Doug Hitzig VTR trophy information wanted

[philip ethier <pethier@isd.net>]

I have acquired an old VTR trophy.  I'd like to learn more about its  
history.  It is supposed to be a trophy awarded to Doug Hitzig at a  
VTR national convention.

Doug Hitzig -
Lived in Long Island New York until 1991 then moved to Florida.
He drove a green TR-8 Convertible and was very active in the Long  
Island VTR.
He died in 1999 at age 43 from complications in open-heart surgery.
I believe I found a tribute to him and others called "silent keys" in  
a Florida ham-radio club website.

The trophy is a large metal mug or capless stein about 6 inches high  
and 5 inches in diameter at the bottom.  There is a large integral  
handle.  In the "right-hand inprint" area are cast the words "the  
vintage triumph register" and "1st" surrounding a wreath surrounding  
the Triumph globe.  Material is Wilton Armetale according to the  
little booklet which came with it.  The booklet carries a copyright  
date of 1983.

I'd like to know when and where this trophy was awarded and for what.

Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1962 TR4 CT2846L, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1993 Suburban, 1994 Miata C package
pethier@isd.net  http://www.mnautox.com/
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/gallery/view_album.php? 
set_albumName=philethier

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