On the day that we remember our friend Greg Susong's birthday, I'd like to announce that nominations for the 2012-2013 Greg Susong Memorial Award are now open.

The upcoming edition of the ’s award-winning magazine will include a nomination form for the 2012-2013 version of the Greg Susong Memorial Award. As noted on the nomination form “The Greg Susong Memorial Award is given to the person voted to have made the greatest contributions to the chip collecting hobby, in addition to having the greatest impact on advancing the chip collecting hobby during the previous year. Criteria should include contributions in all facets of the hobby, both online, in print and in person at functions.” Please take the time to write & send in your nomination for the person that you feel is most deserving of this wonderful award. If you wish to get a head start on your nomination, you can down-load the PDF version of the nomination form from the club’s website (thank you, Mr. Spragg) by following the link provided http://www.ccgtcc.com/2013SusongBallot.pdf .

In closing, I’d like to note that this award honors someone that was not only a great friend to many of us, but also to the and the gaming collectibles hobby – Greg Susong. Please take the time to honor those in your hobby that have also given to our hobby & that have helped to make it so enjoyable & rewarding.

Thank you.

Steve Bedo