by Tim Bojarski, president, UNY-USHWA

Akron, NY — The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association has announced that their Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held in the Winners Circle Lounge at Tioga Downs on Sunday, September 12, at 4 p.m. This is also the permanent location of the actual Hall of Fame.

The charter members of the class of 2010 who will be feted during the evening include Jack Bailey, Clint Galbraith, William “Buddy” Gilmour, Jeff Gregory, Jeff Gural, Guy Howard, Ken Jacobs, Jim Moran, Gerry Sarama, Ray Schnittker, John Schroeder, Brian Sears and Dave Vance.

Roger Huston will host the activities which will begin right after dinner.

Tickets are $30 each and are pre-sale only. There will be no tickets available at the door. Requests can be made via e-mail to banquet@upstatenyushwa.com. You will receive a return e-mail with complete information and confirmation. Checks should be made to Upstate New York USHWA. The deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, September 8.

Log on to www.upstatenyushwa.com for more information and updates as they may occur.