http://www.worldskatingmuseum.org/Volume1Number3.htm Special Celebrations for United Museum Benefit Gala States and World Hall of Celebrates Scott Fame Inductees Hamilton United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame The newest U.S. Hall of Fame inductee is the youngest ladies figure skating Olympic Tara Lipinski champion ever. She acknowledges the received her Olympic award. gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. Scott Hamilton, 1984 Olympic Tara Lipinski was inducted into the menʹs gold medalist, will be U.S. Hall of Fame at the 2006 State roasted by his skating friends on May 5 at the Coronado Farm U.S. Figure Skating Springs Resort in Florida to Championships on January 13 in St. benefit the Museum. Louis, Missouri. A formal reception (Kimberly Butler) followed at the Renaissance Grand The World Figure Skating Hotel's Crystal Ballroom. Museum and Hall of Fame is Several hundred guests, including hosting a benefit gala many former National, World and honoring 1984 Olympic Olympic champions were present to men's gold medalist Scott share this special evening with Hamilton. Lipinski who is currently pursuing an An Evening with Scott acting career. In addition to the Hamilton takes place on skating honor she received, Lipinski Friday, May 5, 2006, at the was also celebrating an acting role Coronado Springs Resort at she auditioned for and landed for the Disney World Orlando, comedy series Malcolm in the Florida. The festivities begin Middle. Lipinski shared both special at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail events with her parents, Pat and Jack 1 of 8 10/22/2013 3:01 PM http://www.worldskatingmuseum.org/Volume1Number3.htm Lipinski. reception and live auction featuring terrific skating- World Hall of Fame related items such as the original framed artwork 2006 Inductees entitled Scott Hamilton Inductions into the Signature Moves by World Hall of Fame two-time Olympian and were truly special noted sports artist Roald this year as Bradstock created especially inductees from both for the Museum benefit. 2005 and 2006 were honored. The This year for the first time an on-ice ceremony online auction is available took place March until April 28 at this site. 23rd at the 2006 (left to right) Kurt Browning, A special film tribute ISU World Figure Richard Zamboni, highlighting Scott's Skating Donald Gilchrist extraordinary career will be Championships in shown during dinner. The Calgary, Alberta, Canada. A main event of the evening reception followed at the Pengrowth will be a celebrity roast of Saddledome. Scott, so get ready for some Inductees for the current year great entertainment! included Frank J. Zamboni The Master of Ceremonies (posthumously). In 1949 Zamboni for this evening of fun is was granted a patent for the world's Peter Carruthers, first self-propelled ice resurfacing ABC/ESPN machine. Richard Zamboni, a commentator and 1984 current Museum Trustee, accepted Olympic figure skating pairs the award for his father. silver medalist. Other Also inducted, and of special celebrities tentatively importance to Canadian skating fans, scheduled as of this date was Kurt Browning who earned the include: 1948 and 1952 distinction of winning the most Olympic men's gold medalist championship titles by a Canadian Dick Button; Eight - time singles skater with four combined British National champion World Championship titles. He also Steven Cousins; 1992 was a three-time Olympic team Olympic ladies gold medalist member. Kristi Yamaguchi and ABC Sports Producer/Director 2005 Inductees Doug Wilson. Bruce Jenner, Three additional skaters 1976 Summer Olympic gold were honored from 2005. They medalist in decathlon will were Robin Cousins, 1980 men's round out the entertainment. European and Olympic gold medalist; Donald H. Gilchrist, three-time Tickets are $125 at the Canadian national silver medalist Supporter level and $250 for the Patron level. Join us at 2 of 8 10/22/2013 3:01 PM http://www.worldskatingmuseum.org/Volume1Number3.htm (1940 - 1942), and administrator at the Patron level and enjoy a both Canadian and international special pre-event cocktail competitions; and Tamara Moskvina, reception to meet Scott and former five-time consecutive ladies receive premium seating at gold medalist from the USSR (1962 - the dinner. 1966), 1969 World Champion pairs silver medalist and currently Proceeds from the benefit renowned international pairs coach. help support the programs of the World Figure Skating The U.S. and World Hall of Fame Museum and Hall of Fame. were established in 1976 to honor In 2006 the Museum will be individuals who have made working to make its outstanding contributions to figure collections accessible to skating. more audiences through traveling exhibitions and new The Museum acknowledges Susan D. online programs, acquiring Russell at International Figure Skating for the significant skating collections use of the Hall of Fame photos. and initiating work to Museum Receives Foundation conserve the costume and historic film collections. Grants and Awards There's still time to reserve a The Museum has been place for this exciting fortunate to receive event. We hope to see you funding from several in Orlando for a great organizations to support ongoing evening of memories and efforts and programs. fun celebrating Scott's career and benefiting the In January the Museum was awarded Museum. a $10,000 Challenge Grant from the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado. Please click here to The grant will match dollar for dollar download the response card (up to the grant limit) contributions or call (719) 488‐5654 for from new donors as well as increased more information> gifts from existing donors. Great Auction Items Funds raised through this grant help Available Online this Year support the Museum's programs and general operations. The grant period runs from January 4, 2006, through January 3, 2007. Gifts received during this time and designated to meet the Gay and Lesbian Fund Challenge Grant will be matched dollar for dollar according to the grant guidelines. This highly competitive grant 3 of 8 10/22/2013 3:01 PM http://www.worldskatingmuseum.org/Volume1Number3.htm recognizes the Museum's contribution Bid now on to the region's art and cultural a chance to have Scott environment and will assist the Hamilton Museum in broadening its audience, record a particularly in Colorado where figure personal message on skating has a long and significant your tradition. answering machine. Executive Director Brian Alexander An autographed also would like to acknowledge The photo of Pioneer Fund for their contribution of Scott is also $3,000 to cover the cost for 24 included. (Gerry skaters to attend An Evening with Thomas) Scott Hamilton to benefit the Museum at the Coronado Springs Resort in Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida, on May 5. Can't make it to Orlando or just can't wait to bid on items The Always Dream Foundation that will be available at the established by 1992 Olympic ladies live auction during An gold medalist, Kristi Yamaguchi, has Evening with Scott provided the Museum with a $2,000 Hamilton? The Museum's contribution which will be used for the Annual Silent Auction Museum Film Preservation Initiative. is available online until April 28 for early bidding. Please The Museum also received click the link below to visit a Conservation Assessment Grant our auction website to learn from the Institute for Museum and how easy it is to participate Library Services. The grant pays the and help the Museum at the funds for a conservator to evaluate same time. the overall condition of the Museum's collections, environment and facility. Bid on many terrific items, A written report is then prepared including a New York City which identifies conservation Super Skating Getaway priorities. package. It includes a rare opportunity for two guests to Alexander gratefully acknowledges stay two nights in Manhattan these contributions that help the at the recently renovated Museum fulfill its mission of building boutique hotel, Inn at Irving an understanding of figure skating as Place, after a skating lesson an enduring and meaningful athletic, and relaxing rink-side dinner cultural and artistic endeavor. at the Rock Center Cafe with three-time national pairs Click here for more information champions (1970 - 1972) about the Gay & Lesbian Fund> JoJo Starbuck and Ken Shelley. Museum Announces New Trustee and Advisory Council Members Or, for wine connoisseurs, check out the autographed 4 of 8 10/22/2013 3:01 PM http://www.worldskatingmuseum.org/Volume1Number3.htm World Figure Skating Museum & Hall bottles of wine by 1968 of Fame President Hugh C. Graham, ladies gold medalist Peggy Jr., M.D. is pleased to announce the Fleming. The wine is following new members to the especially appealing Museum Board of Trustees and because it comes from the Advisory Council. Fleming-Jenkins Vineyards and Winery owned by Board of Trustees Fleming and her husband, David D. Dore - Dore has dedicated Greg Jenkins. over 40 years to International Skating Union (ISU) leadership positions. Please let your friends know Dore's present volunteer positions about the auction. It's a great include being ISU Vice President for way to have fun and help the Figure Skating since 2002 and ISU Museum continue to reach Grand Prix Coordination Group its goals. The online auction Member. is open through April 28. The auction then continues live Lawrence G. Mondschein - at 2006 Governing Council Mondschein is a current International beginning May 4. Absentee Figure Skating Judge and holds a bidding is available through volunteer position as Technical Group the Museum's auction Coordinator for U.S. Figure Skating. website site if you can't join us in Orlando. Advisory Council Click here to view all our Kenneth G. Shelley - Shelley was both men's champion and U.S.