Express Winter Banquet Set
December 16, 2004 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
(ROUND ROCK, TX) â The Round Rock Express, in conjunction with the Round Rock Sertoma Club, will host the fifth annual Express Winter Banquet on January 22nd in the United Heritage Center, located at The Dell Diamond. The event will begin at 6:00 PM. Former Round Rock Express and current Houston Astros third baseman, Morgan Ensberg will be the featured speaker.
Ensberg helped lead the Express to the Texas League Championship in 2000 and has been the Astros starting third baseman since the end of the 2002 season. In 311 major league games, Ensberg has a career batting average of .277 with 38 home runs and 145 RBI's. The former USC star has earned a reputation for solid work on the field, as well as in the community.
"We are extremely happy to have Morgan speak at this year's banquet. Morgan is a true role model and has meant a lot to the fans of Round Rock and Houston. Having him return to where he helped lead us to a championship will help make this year's Winter Banquet very special," said CEO Reid Ryan.
The Express, with the consultation of area high school coaches, will name a pre-season Central Texas All-Star high school team. Awards will also be presented for the college and professional players and pitchers of the year.
The voice of the Round Rock Express, Mike Capps, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
Sertoma is a public service organization composed of men and women of all ages with a wide variety of experience. They strive to be recognized as a group of caring and concerned individuals who contribute their time and money to the community. A portion of the proceeds from this event will help Sertoma raise funds to assist numerous people with hearing disorders in the Round Rock area. There will also be a silent auction in conjunction with the event.
Tickets will be $100 and will be available through Sertoma or may be purchased in The Railyard retail store, located at The Dell Diamond. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For information on sponsorships, table reservations or individual tickets, please email the Sertoma Club at information@rrsertoma.org or call the Railyard at 512-244-1831.
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