FYI: recent news on French Quarter Classic

FYI...............This just off the wire:

Dear Friends:
All of the staff of the French Quarter Classic most sincerely thank you for your concerns and thoughts during this trying time created by Katrina’s unwelcome visit to New Orleans.
The City has received a hard blow. However, the unique mix of cultures and unmatched spirit of New Orleans will never die. We shall rebuild the Big Easy.
Many of you have most generously contacted to donate your entry fees to the recovery effort; this gesture is most appreciated and will never be forgotten. However, we decided that the best way to benefit this community is to reschedule the FQC to December 8-11. 2005.
This city needs this event now more than ever. Even though the impact on the local economy is just north of a half a million dollars, the money directly benefits the local hotels, restaurants, police departments and the many venues we employ to make the FQC the best Ferrari party ever.
Appropriately our charity this year will focus on Katrina’s victims. All of the proceeds will be donated to the men and women of the New Orleans Police Department who braved against all odds to protect our beloved city, while most of them lost their homes and every possession. They cannot wait to welcome us back.
We will gladly refund the entry fees of the folks who cannot attend, but all of us will love to see you in December. The city will be ready for us! We promise that this post-Katrina edition of the FQC will be by far the very best ever.
Please contact Ms. Stephanie Mayne at 504-525-1115 or [email protected] for more information. You many also re-book your hotel accommodations with the Windsor Court by calling 1-866-878-2165.
Most Sincerely,

Franco Valobra and John Houghtaling