Ralph Schissler Named Mr. Oyster Roast 2011
Ralph Schissler, President/Owner of Atlantic Tire in Baltimore, MD was named Mr. Oyster Roast 2011, Sunday, March 27 by the Chesapeake Automotive Business Association. The award was made during the 64th Annual CABA Oyster, Bull & Shrimp Family Fun Feast held at the elegant Martins West banquet hall near Baltimore.
The Mr. Oyster Roast award is made annually to a person who has contributed significantly over many years to the social spirit and success of the CABA Oyster Roast. “Ralph [Schissler] is one of the most generous volunteers our association has ever had,” explains Sally Ernst, Assistant Executive Director of CABA. “He is always there for us sponsoring events, promoting our association and giving his time and money to everything we do,” she continued.
More than 400 people were on hand to witness Schissler’s award, which was held as a secret by his employees and customers and came as a complete surprise to him. “Thank you very much for this award. I am humbled by the other names that are on this plaque before mine,” said Schissler.
The “Oyster Roast” dates back to its beginning in 1947 with a storied history as the largest and longest-running social event for the automotive aftermarket in the Chesapeake region. The annual event is an important fundraiser for CABA, enabling the association to provide its higher quality of benefits to local aftermarket businesses. Planning for the 65th Annual event has already begun with a late-March 2012 date yet to be selected.
The Chesapeake Automotive Business Association is a not-for-profit membership trade association for automotive aftermarket businesses of Maryland, DC and Delaware, dedicated to the development of locally owned auto repair and tire service centers, their jobbers and the aftermarket professionals that supply them.
Written on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by
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