Meeting Announcement: December 7, 2023

Theme: Progress on Works-in-Progress Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

This month, our suggested theme is "progress on works-in-progress magic."
After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any updates from the works-in-progress magic that was presented at our July meeting.
If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (November) performers/sharers:
Gary Filson (third performance for Ring membership), Cece Wagner, Levi, Michael Strough, Jeff Vanderhoff, Ted Knoblach, Ralph Kelly, and Eric Meredith.

Congratulations and best wishes to the following members who were elected to be our Ring 13 officers for 2024:

  • President Matt “Levi” Burdine
  • Vice President Jeff Vanderhoff
  • Secretary Mark Zajicek
  • Treasurer Ted Knoblach
  • Sergeant at Arms Cece Wagner
  • Board of Directors Jack Greenberg (I.B.M. Past International President), Lucy Hall, Ralph Kelly, and Eric Meredith (ex officio)

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, December 7, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on December 21.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: November 2, 2023

Theme: Comedy Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

Elections for Ring officers and Board of Directors for 2024 will be held during this month’s meeting.

This month, our suggested theme is "comedy magic."
After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any comedy magic.
If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (October) performers/sharers:
Gary Filson (second performance for Ring membership), Jack Greenberg, visitor Robert Gray, Levi, Ted Knoblach, Jeff Vanderhoff, visitor Steven Gailey, Cece Wagner, visitor David Harmon, Eric Meredith, Ralph Kelly, and Mark Tierno.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, November 2, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on November 16.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: October 5, 2023

Theme: Kids Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

Nominations for Ring officers and Board of Directors for 2024 will be accepted during this month’s meeting, with elections to take place during our November 2 meeting.

This month, our suggested theme is "kids magic."
After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic for kids.
If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (September) performers/sharers:
Adrien Pierard, Todd Hertzberg, Ted Knoblach, Jeff Vanderhoff, Levi, Roger Sacco, visitor Gary Filson, David Matheus, Ralph Kelly, Eric Meredith, and visitor Robert Gray.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, October 5, in person or online for our monthly meeting; at our informal get-together on October 19; or at the special lecture by Nathan Kranzo on October 20.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: September 7, 2023

Theme: Money Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting on Thursday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

This month, our suggested theme is "money magic."
After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic that involved money (coins, bills, etc.)..
If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (August) performers/sharers:
Eric Meredith, David Matheus, Ted Knoblach, Levi, Cece Wagner, Jack Greenberg, visitor Joe Hindman, Mark Tierno, and Ralph Kelly.
And welcome to new Ring member, David Matheus, whose application for Ring membership was approved.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, September 7, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on September 21.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: August 3, 2023

Theme: Self-Created Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting this Thursday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

This month, our suggested theme is “self-created” magic.
After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic, prop, or routine that you have created yourself.
If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (July) performers/sharers:
Jack Greenberg, Adrien Pierard, John Pedrotti, Levi, Eric Meredith, Ralph Kelly, Dan Kamin, and Lucy Hall.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, August 3, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on August 17.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Tampa-Greenberg Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: July 6, 2023

Theme: Works in Progress

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting this Thursday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic that isn't complete, lacks an ending, lacks patter, etc.

If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.

Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (June) performers/sharers:
Jack Greenberg, Cece Wagner, Michael Strough, Ted Knoblach, Levi, Eric Meredith, Todd Hertzberg, Jeff Vanderhoff, Dan Kamin, and Ralph Kelly.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, July 6, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or next week at the I.B.M. Convention or at any of the five public shows being presented during the Convention (see below for details), or at any of this month’s other upcoming events. 

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. "Tampa" Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Member Poll

Poll: Changing Our Ring's Name

 A majority of our I.B.M. Ring 13 Board of Directors held a special meeting, and we are seeking the input of all current, Ring 13 members on the following recommendation. 

Our Ring 13 Board of Directors recommends that we begin the process to change the name of our organization from its current name, “I.B.M. TAMPA Ring 13,” to “I.B.M. Ring 13 – The Tampa-Greenberg Ring,” in honor of one of our most dedicated members, Jack K. Greenberg, who has been a member of Ring 13 for the past 78 years, who served as International President of the I.B.M. (2000-2001), and who has steadfastly exhibited a lifelong commitment and contributions to our Ring, to the I.B.M., and to the art of magic. 

We are contacting you, as a current member in good standing, to invite you to participate in an online vote on the following recommendation by our Ring 13 Board of Directors: 

A majority of the I.B.M. Ring 13 Board of Directions recommends that we begin the process to change the name of our organization from “I.B.M. TAMPA Ring 13” to “I.B.M. Ring 13 – The Tampa-Greenberg Ring” and, if approved, to announce this proposed name change during a special presentation at the 2023 I.B.M. Annual Convention in Pittsburgh, July 12-15. 

Please go to this online poll before Friday, June 30, to cast your vote on this recommendation. 

Poll: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R79QTG9


Please note that Jack Greenberg has not been informed of this proposed name change, and we ask that you please do not discuss or communicate this proposed name change in any manner or in any public forum that might be leaked or disclosed to Jack before a proposed, surprise announcement and presentation during next month’s Convention. 

If desired, the Board can further discuss the background and rationale behind this proposed name change during our upcoming, regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 6, after Jack has left the meeting. Again, please do not discuss this name change publicly or in any way that might disclose this plan to Jack. Thank you!

If this name change proposal is approved by our members, a separate motion will be made to amend our Ring Constitution (Article 1 Name, Sec. 1) as appropriate, along with a number of other proposed changes and revisions to our current Ring 13  Constitution and By-Laws (a review is currently in progress), in accordance with our current Constitution (Article VII Amendments, Sec. 1). 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ring President Eric Meredith or Ring Secretary Mark Zajicek directly.


Respectfully,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. Ring 13 (Pittsburgh PA)

Meeting Announcement: June 1, 2023

Theme:  Sleight of Hand

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting this Thursday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic that isn't complete, lacks an ending, lacks patter, etc.

If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.

Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (May) performers/sharers: Ring applicant David Matheus (third performance for Ring membership), virtual visitor Alan Fisher, Ted Knoblach, Michael Strough, Levi, Dan Kamin, Eric Meredith, Ralph Kelly, Roger Sacco, and John Pedrotti. 

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, June 1, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our upcoming magic show on Thursday, June 15 at Scott Park (see below for details). 

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. "Tampa" Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: May 4, 2023

Theme: May the 4th be with You

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting this Thursday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m., in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic that isn't complete, lacks an ending, lacks patter, etc.

If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.

Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (April) performers/sharers: visitor Jeff Ashkettle, Ralph Kelly, Ted Knoblach, Eric Meredith, John Pedrotti, Levi, visitor Alan Fisher, and Michael Strough.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, May 4, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on May 18. 

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. "Tampa" Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA 

Meeting Anouncement: April 6, 2023

Theme: April Fools

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting this Thursday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. ET (please note the earlier start time), in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

  • In Person: Join us in the meeting room at the Eat’n Park restaurant located at 1250 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh PA 15216.
    Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:30 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.
  • Virtual: Join us at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device
    please note the new, Zoom meeting ID and link this month:
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89763754802?pwd=N1FYUFNiajdlNGptLzZYaG5lVVUrQT09
    Meeting ID: 897 6375 4802
    Passcode: 131313

After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic that involves a sucker effect, has a surprise ending, or is a real "fooler."
 

If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine. Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (March) performers/sharers:
Ring applicant Joshua Updyke (second performance for Ring membership), Ring applicant David Matheus (second performance for Ring membership), John Pedrotti, Michael Strough, Jeff Vanderhoff, Ted Knoblach, Eric Meredith, and Levi.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, April 6, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on April 20 (see below).

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. "Tampa" Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: March 2, 2023

Theme: Anything Goes

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting this Thursday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. ET (please note the new, earlier start time), in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

  • In Person: Join us in the meeting room at the Eat’n Park restaurant located at 1250 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh PA 15216.
    Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 6:30 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.
  • Virtual: Join us at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86429080502
    Meeting ID: 864 2908 0502

Our suggested theme for March is “anything goes."

After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic at all—this month, there are no special suggestions, restrictions, or limits.
Any magic that you would like to perform or share will be fine.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

 
Thank you to last month's (February) performers/sharers:
Ring applicant Dave Matheus (first performance for Ring membership), Ring applicant Josh Updyke (first performance for Ring membership), Jack Greenberg, Cece Wagner, Ralph Kelly, Roger Sacco, John Pedrotti, Eric Meredith, Jeff Vanderhoff, Lucy Hall, Levi, Todd Hertzberg, Michael Strough, visitor Dan Amos, and Dan Kamin.

And welcome to new Ring member, Ralph Kelly, whose application for Ring membership was approved.

URGENT: TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE 2023 I.B.M. CONVENTION at discounted fees

Today, February 28, is the last day for I.B.M. Members and non-I.B.M. members to register at the current rates (I.B.M. Member $290; non-I.B.M. Member $365 [includes 1-year membership]) for the upcoming 2023 I.B.M. Convention, to be held July 12-15 at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Hotel.

Convention registration fees will increase by $40 (to $330 and $405, respectively) tomorrow, March 1.

So if you were thinking of attending this year’s Convention in Pittsburgh but have not yet registered, please register today and save yourself $40 per registration.

Note: Anyone interested in volunteering to help during the Convention will be required to register for the Convention at the full registration price. There are no longer as many volunteer hours needed to be filled, so any local members who want to attend the regular Convention activities would need to purchase a full registration. 

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, March 2, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on March 16 (see below).

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. "Tampa" Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: February 2, 2023

Theme: Money Magic

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting this Thursday, February 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic that isn't complete, lacks an ending, lacks patter, etc.

If you don't want to perform or share any magic using this suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.

Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic involving money (coins, currency, etc.).
 

If you don't want to perform or share any magic involving the suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine. Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership. 

Thank you to last month's (January) performers/sharers:
Ralph Kelly (third performance for Ring membership), Alan Fisher, Jeff Vanderhoff, Ted Knoblach, Levi, Todd Hertzberg, Dan Kamin, Adrien Pierard, Dave Matheus, Lucy Hall, Eric Meredith, and Mark Zajicek.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, February 2, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on February 16.

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. "Tampa" Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

Meeting Announcement: January 5, 2023

I.B.M. Ring 13 will hold our next hybrid meeting this Thursday, January 5, at 8:00 p.m. ET, in person and via Zoom. You are invited to join us via either of the following options:

In Person: Join us in the meeting room at the Eat’n Park restaurant located at 1250 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh PA 15216.
Please feel free to arrive one hour early, starting at 7:00 p.m., to join us in ordering food or drink before the meeting.
Virtual: Join us at 8:00 p.m. via Zoom from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android device:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86429080502
Meeting ID: 864 2908 0502

We will install our new, 2023 Ring officers and Board of Directors at this month’s meeting and will keep our business meeting to a minimum.

Our suggested theme for this month is “the worst magic trick I ever bought."

After our short business meeting, you are encouraged to perform or tell us about any magic you bought that you didn’t like or that disappointed you.
(The last time we suggested this theme, participants held an impromptu “swap meet” afterwards to trade their unwanted effects with one another.)
If you don't want to perform or share any magic involving the suggested theme, that's okay; any other magic will be fine.
Ring applicants who perform can have their performance counted towards their Ring membership.

Thank you to last month's (December) performers/sharers:
Ralph Kelly (second performance for Ring membership), Jack Greenberg, John Pedrotti, Levi, Eric Meredith, Jeff Vanderhoff, and Dan Kamin.

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday, January 5, in person or online for our monthly meeting, or at our informal get-together on January 19 (see below).
Happy magical new year!

Best regards,
Mark Zajicek
Secretary, I.B.M. "Tampa" Ring #13 - Pittsburgh PA

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