Greetings to All Ring 8 VBA members. It has been almost one year since we met at our last meeting held in January 2020. Since that time, the sport of Boxing as well as our Organization has been hit hard by the Covid Virus. We have all hoped that this deadly disease would be curtailed by now, but unfortunately it hasn’t.

With the recent news of the virus resurgence, we are once again handcuffed in our efforts to hold a General Membership meeting. I have received many calls during the past summer and fall months to hold an outdoor meeting. New York State regulations that were put in place limiting meetings to 50 people maximum and socially distancing at 6 feet, it was not just feasible. Also, our regular meeting places did not open till late, and they certainly did not have the capacity to hold a meeting.

At this time, we on the Executive Board are ever vigilant of any possible changes that may allow us to do so. Those members who paid their 2020 dues in January and by mail, we will issue you a new updated card for 2021 at our next possible meeting.

Our Hearts and Sincere Condolences go out to All of our members and families who lost loved ones over the past year. The Boxing World lost many former boxers and trainers, promoters, and chief seconds in including some of our own Ring 8 Family. We will Remember them fondly.

Though Boxing has seen limited action these past months out of state, it is still devastating to our NYS registered boxing participants and fans. We all Pray that all involved on the NY Boxing  scene will come back and Ring 8 VBA will continue to recognize our Boxing youths, as well those who performed well during the year.

With the Holiday Season upon us, the Ring 8 Executive Board and  Board of Directors wish All our members and their Families, as well as our Friends and guests A Happy Thanksgiving and a Healthy, Safe Holiday Season, and we all Pray for a better New Year 2021.

The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame continues to be managed by President Robert Duffy. Any decisions of a possible Induction Ceremony will be addressed by Bob in the future.

Thank You All,

Charles Norkus Jr

President-Ring 8 VBA