Hi, Jeff -- Your news hits me (and the others, I'm sure) very hard. You've been a gigantic asset to the museum, and losing you is a loss to us all -- and to Marshall. What you've accomplished during your tenure is tremendous. But I well understand the issues, having done it myself within the last couple of years (coming from Port Huron!). I'll give you a call to discuss who might fill in (if anyone can) as the spokesperson for the museum during the March show. The group is scheduled to meet Monday, Aug. 19 (as I recall). I can't attend, but we'll talk before then. And now, somehow, I must try to sleep tonight ... ! ------ John C. Sherwood: jcs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Union City, MI, USA ~ (610) 742-6735 ~ Twitter @jcsherwood Domain: http://www.MysteryVisits.com >________________________________ > From: Jeff Taylor <jtaylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >To: Ring89 IBM <ring89@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 3:40 PM >Subject: [ring89] Re: August Ring meeting - probably can't be there > > > >Gentleman (and Phil) > >If you haven’t heard already, I have submitted my resignation to the Board of the museum. I have some family obligations that require I spend more time in the Flint area and less time in Marshall. I have expressed to the board the importance of working with Ring 89 and they agree that the relationship needs to continue. We will do everything we can to have the museum open for your monthly meetings. > >A larger issues involves the program at the Franke. Not knowing what my life/work schedule will be in the next few months, I’m afraid I can not commit to participating. Fortunately, my portion of the program will be the easiest to replace as it requires no magic skill or real talent. > >I plan to be at the next meeting – however you’ll have to remind me what day was picked. > >Jeff > > > > >From: John C. Sherwood >Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 2:10 PM >To: Ring89 IBM >Subject: [ring89] August Ring meeting - probably can't be there > Hi, guys -- > > >Because of the shift of meeting date, I won't be able to attend the upcoming Ring meeting (I'll be at a City Council meeting). > > >If you all can, please give some thought to what you're planning to perform at the March 29 show at the Franke Center, and share your "honored magician" with Jeff so he can start preparing related historical material for his slide show. > >In September we'll need to buckle down on how we intend to coordinate the show with the staff at the Franke Center, as well as work out publicity for the show. > >We'll also need to launch an effort to buy/build materials for the proposed screen around the sub trunk. > >Here's the prospective show schedule: > >FIRST ACT (~ 1 hour) >Phil - Chinese sticks and D'light (7) >Jeff - Introduction - Bringing the museum on stage (3) >Eric - ????????? - poss. Jumbo cards (5) >Ron - Rope routine (5) >Krag - hypnotic disc &/or dye- version >Scoop - Basic juggling bit - KNIVES??? (7) >John - Chavez-style balls / cards ???? & Straitjacket w/Ally (10) >Jeff - Historical revue w/slides of magicians invoked on stage and at museum - Slideshow (10) >Phil - Linking Rings (7) > >INTERMISSION - Strolling magic by Eric, Ron, Todd (15) > >SECOND ACT (~ 1 hour) >Krag - silks & temple screen >Ron - Coke bottle routine >John - ESP routine w/ Card sword (7) >Phil - Floating light bulb (7) >Jeff - Museum overview - Lund history? - Slideshow (7) >Scoop - Block juggling & balloon giveaway/drawing (collect after show) - Help from Eric, Ron, Jeff, Todd (10) >John & Ally - The Metamorphosis (chain cuffs) with aid from Ron, Jeff, Phil, Scoop, Eric, Todd (10) >Jeff - The financial pitch (5) >Phil - Rice bowls and "set" followed by Snowstorm (15) >CURTAIN CALL (3) > > >------ >John C. Sherwood: jcs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Union City, MI, USA ~ (610) 742-6735 ~ Twitter @jcsherwood >Domain: http://www.MysteryVisits.com > > >