Thanks to the efforts of MAARC Board member Bill Goodwin, Michael A. Banks has agreed to speak on Crosley radios at this year's banquet.  Mr. Banks is one of the co-authors of the recently published book Crosley: Two Brothers and a Business Empire that Transformed the Nation.  Besides agreeing to be our banquet speaker, he will bring some rare and "one of a kind" Crosley artifacts.  He will also bring copies of his book for purchase and will be available during the meet to sign copies bought there or those previously purchased.
 
The following is the citation on the book's dust jacket:
Michael A. Banks, author of more that 40 nonfiction books and novels, is a lifelong resident of the Crosley's hometown, Cincinnati.  He counts classic cars and old radios among his hobbies.  Banks is a member of the Crosley Automobile Club and the Antique Wireless Association and has been on WLW radio several times [formerly owned and operated by the Crosleys].