Wrestling News - All-Star Classic 50th Anniversary - August 26, 2015

I have a couple of things to bring to your attention.

First, please keep Jess Lewis, Oregon State wrestling and football legend, in your thoughts and prayers. Jess is going through a rough patch. He is currently in the hospital after suffering a stroke. They are hoping to be able to release him soon to rehab. Hang tough, Jess!Next, I am forwarding a message from Coach Kevin Roberts. The Wrestling All-Star Classic will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary this fall and are hoping to put on  a special event for this milestone. They are inviting  all former participants to join them and have information on how to do so.




Next, I am forwarding a message from Coach Kevin Roberts. The Wrestling All-Star Classic will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary this fall and are hoping to put on  a special event for this milestone. They are inviting  all former participants to join them and have information on how to do so.

Included below in the message is a list of the men from Oregon State who have wrestled in the Classic. If you know any of these men, please let them know about this event! An attachment to this email has more detailed information for them.

Thanks for your help in getting the word to these gentlemen.Only a couple more months before the season gets started!

Go Beavs! 
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From: Rob Larmore <Rob.Larmore@RaymondJames.com>
Date: August 25, 2015 at 10:24:19 AM PDT
To: "Kevin.Roberts@oregonstate.edu" <Kevin.Roberts@oregonstate.edu>
Subject: NWCA All Star Classic

Kevin,

I am the President of the Atlanta Wrestlers in Business Chapter and we are hosting the NWCA All Star Classic on November 1, 2015.  I want to do something special to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the Classic.  I’ve received a list of all the competitors who participated over the past 50 years, and I want to honor those who attend with a private celebration luncheon and two reserved tickets to the event.  We have discounted airline tickets with Delta and a special rate at the hotel within walking distance.  As the host of the event, we want the athletes from your university to have the opportunity to be honored at the Classic.  Without your help they will not know that we intend on honoring them.  It would be a shame if they missed this opportunity.  I hope you will have someone on your staff follow up with me so we can send them a proper invitation. 

Below is the list of wrestlers from your university who participated in the Classic over the years.  I want to send them a personal letter requesting their attendance.  I have attached a draft of the letter for your review.  Can you please get your assistant to share with me their home address or email address so I can them a personal invitation to the All Star Classic? 

1975 285 Larry Bielenberg Oregon State 1976 285 Larry Bielenberg Oregon State 1977 285 Larry Bielenberg Oregon State 1973 177 Jim Crumley Oregon State 1969 137 Phil Frey Oregon State 2007 125 Jake Gonzales Oregon State 1994 177 Les Gutches Oregon State 1996 177 Les Gutches Oregon State 1977 190 Howard Harris Oregon State 1979 190 Howard Harris Oregon State 1980 285 Howard Harris Oregon State 1978 142 Dan Hicks Oregon State 1979 142 Dan Hicks Oregon State 2000 157 Eric Jorgensen Oregon State 1970 285 Jess Lewis Oregon State 2013 197 Taylor Meeks Oregon State 1995 134 Babak Mohammadi Oregon State 1996 167 Chad Renner Oregon State 1973 190 Greg Strobel Oregon State 1971 134 Roger Weigel Oregon State 1999 149 Oscar Wood Oregon State
For the first time in history we will have the Classic aired live on ESPNU.  This will be fantastic for the competitors, fans, and the great sport of wrestling.  Your help in helping me honor the past participants is greatly appreciated.  I hope I can garner your support and enthusiasm! Best, Rob R. ROBERT LARMORE III Managing Director Branch Manager Raymond James / North Atlanta 3KA T 770.673.2160  //   F 770.673.2150 1100 Abernathy Road NE., Bldg. 500 – Suite 1850 Atlanta, GA 30328
Dear On Sunday, November 1, The Atlanta Wrestlers in Business Chapter will host the 50th NWCA All Star Classic at McCamish Pavilion on the campus of Georgia Tech. For the first time in history of this great event, the All Star Classic will be aired live on ESPNU. We would like to honor you in this celebration because you were a participant in this event over the past 50 years. We will have VIP passes for you to attend our social at the McCamish Pavilion and recognize you at our event. In addition to this tribute, we will offer you two reserved seats at the All Star Classic. You competed at the highest level in your career, and we intend to celebrate your accomplishments! We have a discount code through Delta Airlines and a special hotel rate at the W Midtown hotel. The information you will need is provided below. With this code ALL attendees can receive up to 10% off a Delta round-trip ticket.  The code is:  NMLZR Reservations and ticketing are available via www.delta.com/meeting book your flight page.  Enter the meeting code in the box provided. Reservations may also be made by calling our Delta Meeting reservations at 800-328- 1111 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm CDT.  *Please note that there is a direct ticketing fee for booking through the reservation number above. The Hotel information is below. Just tell the representative you are with the All Star Classic group. Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites Atlanta Midtown 97 10th. Street Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 524-4006 Simply let me know if you plan to attend so we can make arrangements for your participation. My email address is rob.larmore@raymondjames.com. This will be a fantastic reunion for all of the wrestling legends to get together to celebrate 50 years of the All Star Classic! Our goal of this event is to help the NWCA and the Wrestlers in Business Network raise money to support the sport that we love. Both entities are 501c3 entities that give back to the great sport of wrestling. Sincerely, Rob Larmore – President Atlanta Chapter of Wrestlers in Business