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MAN O R HOLIDAY
On Friday, November 22, 2019, the Croquet Foundation of America, in association with the United States Croquet Association, will host the annual U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner-Dance Celebration. Guests will enjoy a scene out of “A Roman Holiday.” They will be greeted in a “piazza-like” setting with Bellini cocktails served from “Harry’s Bar,” Italianbased bites, sumptuous food stations featuring Italian specialties, and a dessert station with tiramisu, cannoli, and pistachio panna cotta. Dance the night away to Italian and popular music in front of a giant photo of the iconic Trevi Fountain. The festive event will take place at the Charles P. Steuber National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach beginning at 5:00 PM. Induction into the United States Croquet Hall of Fame is the highest honor a croquet player can receive. The induction ceremony will take place following cocktails and a silent auction featuring gift certificates to local restaurants and beauty services, along with trips, croquet-related items, and other temptations. This year’s honorees who will receive the iconic red jacket are Harvey Geiger, Danny Huneycutt and the late John W. Solomon. HARVEY GEIGER
Geiger has passionately supported new croquet club formation with a strong emphasis on youth programs for many years. He generously commits his time, money, and experience to this endeavor, in addition to being a major supporter of the National Croquet Center – the home and showcase for croquet in the US. He has opened doors to those who never expected it and has enlightened his corner of the world about the remarkable joy and benefits of the game of croquet.
DANNY HUNEYCUTT
Huneycutt’s accomplishments as a player are extraordinary and rivaled by very few in this country, as are his contributions to the sport. A player who has reached the very highest levels of today’s game, he plays with integrity and respect for his opponents, partners and team mates. Danny is the complete package, embodying skill, passion, sportsmanship and generosity…a unique ambassador for the sport.
Proceeds from the Gala help support the Croquet Foundation of America’s National Croquet Center and its croquet-related charitable programs.
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players in the concurrent USCA Seniors Masters Championship
For reservations or information, please call Marie Sweetser at: 516-478-2300, ext. 3. The U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame Gala Committee gets in the mood at historic Palm Beach fountain for the upcoming “Roman Holiday” before sampling Bellinis across the street at Buccan.
JOHN W. SOLOMON
(posthumous) Elected to the World Croquet Federation Hall of Fame in 2006, Solomon epitomized the ideal qualities of a US Croquet Hall of Fame member. John came to the US to build interest and expertise in the game, and to teach the inexperienced US team how to become competitive internationally. He was a wonderful ambassador for croquet worldwide, with a lifetime of achievements including championing the “Solomon Grip” – one of three main styles of holding a mallet. John’s legacy is a succession of champions worldwide who have followed in his footsteps over the last fifty years.