Easter Seals Land & Lake Benefit Poker Run

OCDACTIVE · 06-26-2012, 01:55 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

By Lake or By Land; Get Your Motor Running!

12th Annual HK Powersports Land & Lake Poker Run to Benefit Easter Seals NH

Lake Winnipesaukee, NH— Do you enjoy summer days at the lake and like to play poker? Get ready for your chance to rev your engines—boat, personal watercraft, motorcycle, truck or car—and join Easter Seals NH and HK Powersports for the lakes region's hottest Land & Lake Poker Run at Lake Winnipesaukee on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 9 a.m. After a great day at the lake, head to the Naswa Beach Bar for more fun, food, games, prizes, music, and more!

Participants stop at a choice of checkpoints, depending on mode of transport, and pick up poker chips and fun gifts from our sponsors. The checkpoints also include activities and games making the stops more exciting to visit! The last stop for all is the famous Naswa Resort, where participants trade in their chips for a poker hand. All participants will be treated to a fabulous BBQ lunch, and have the opportunity to win some amazing prizes. If you think you have a strong enough poker face, bring it as well as your friends and family to Lake Winnipesaukee! It’s that easy, and it’s not a race!

“We have worked hard at Easter Seals NH to develop a strong community presence and establish the industry standard of care for health and social services across the state,” said Easter Seals NH President and CEO Larry Gammon. “As the leading provider of services for individuals with disabilities and special needs in New Hampshire we are grateful to the community and to the many businesses that support this poker run. Your generosity allows us to provide critical programs and services to more than 19,300 children, adults and seniors.”

To play the day, registration is $45 and includes an event shirt, buffet pass, raffle ticket and poker hand (must be 21 yrs or older to play). Preregister by July 1 you receive an EXTRA grand prize raffle ticket (valued at $10). You may also register on the day of the event for $50.

There are three chances to win great prizes in the Grand Raffle: Old Town Guide 14.7’ Canoe (valued at $770), an Old Town Otter Plus 9.6’ Kayak (valued at $439), Ultimate BBQ Survival Kit (valued at $1,000), and the grand prize is a SeaDoo personal watercraft (valued at $9,400). You do not have to be present to win.

In additional to HK Powersports, sponsors of this event include The Naswa Resort, Mix 94.1, SeaDoo, Metrocast, Brady Sullivan Properties, Irwin Marine, Bank of New Hampshire, Zero Waste & Recycling Services, Inc., SYSCO of Northern New England, Inc., Kids Only, Harley Davidson Motorcycles of Nashua and Manchester, Tanger Outlets of Tilton, Belknap Subaru, SouthEnd Media, Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, Inc., Stonyfield Yogurt, Baron’s Major Brands, Coors Light, Weirs Beach Lobster Pound, Suzuki, Pepsi, Lakes Region Casino, Lowe’s, CVS, Samuel Adams, Corona, LTD Company, BRP, and Pederson Flooring & Refinishing.

For more information call 1.888.368.8880 or register online at eastersealsnh.org/events.

About Easter Seals New Hampshire
For the past 75 years, Easter Seals NH has provided exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Easter Seals services include autism services, inclusive child care and early intervention, special education, medical rehabilitation, camping and recreation, vocational services, senior services, substance abuse services, adult day programs, community based services, individual service options, transportation services, residential service options, dental services and veteran services. As a leader in health care services for individuals with disabilities and special needs, ESNH employs more than 1,400 individuals who serve more than 19,300 children, adults and seniors in over 90 programs throughout the state. To learn more about Easter Seals NH, visit www.eastersealsnh.org.

chachee52 · 06-27-2012, 07:34 AM

I plan on attending, and I know that a few of us from the NH Mustang club are also joining in up there.
Heard it was a great event last year, look forward to it!!
The only thing I have to figure out is to do it by land or by water?

upthesaukee · 06-27-2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chachee52

I plan on attending, and I know that a few of us from the NH Mustang club are also joining in up there.
Heard it was a great event last year, look forward to it!!
The only thing I have to figure out is to do it by land or by water?

....If you are in your Mustang, I would suggest doing it by land

.

Sorry....couldn't help myself.

BroadHopper · 06-27-2012, 08:22 PM

Or someting got deleted here. I'm wondering if someone has a thing about donating money to charity?
I do know many charitable organizations in NH will not donate to Easter Seals because the ratio of money going to administration is too high. The Union Leader wrote a scalding article about the president of the Easter Seals making six figures and hiring family members to work for him. Maybe someone hear feels the same way?

KPW · 06-28-2012, 12:48 AM

I would like to call this off topic. I am sure there are a lot of people out there that agree with you. I have seen the good that they do. This is an established event that has been going on for years. Please don't spoil the thread.

chachee52 · 06-28-2012, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

....If you are in your Mustang, I would suggest doing it by land

.

Sorry....couldn't help myself.

I have one of the old mustangs that are amphibious, so I can do either.

BroadHopper · 07-08-2012, 09:00 AM

The Poker Run was a huge success! One political candidate was there and showed great concern about boaters, bikers and classic cars enthusiasts. He took the time out from his busy schedule to actually participate and comingle with the crowd, rather than make an appearance, 'toot his horn' and leave like most candidates.

Ovide got my vote!

chachee52 · 07-09-2012, 08:41 PM

I'm so sorry that I could not make it. It was raining where I live in the AM and my car leaks more with the top up than with the top down!!!!
I did hear that a few of the club members were there.
Next year!!

BroadHopper · 07-09-2012, 08:54 PM

For NH Easter Seals! Way to go fellow boaters, bikers and classic cars enthisiasts!

06-26-2012, 01:55 PM	#1
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	Easter Seals Land & Lake Benefit Poker Run FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Lake or By Land; Get Your Motor Running! 12th Annual HK Powersports Land & Lake Poker Run to Benefit Easter Seals NH Lake Winnipesaukee, NH— Do you enjoy summer days at the lake and like to play poker? Get ready for your chance to rev your engines—boat, personal watercraft, motorcycle, truck or car—and join Easter Seals NH and HK Powersports for the lakes region's hottest Land & Lake Poker Run at Lake Winnipesaukee on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 9 a.m. After a great day at the lake, head to the Naswa Beach Bar for more fun, food, games, prizes, music, and more! Participants stop at a choice of checkpoints, depending on mode of transport, and pick up poker chips and fun gifts from our sponsors. The checkpoints also include activities and games making the stops more exciting to visit! The last stop for all is the famous Naswa Resort, where participants trade in their chips for a poker hand. All participants will be treated to a fabulous BBQ lunch, and have the opportunity to win some amazing prizes. If you think you have a strong enough poker face, bring it as well as your friends and family to Lake Winnipesaukee! It’s that easy, and it’s not a race! “We have worked hard at Easter Seals NH to develop a strong community presence and establish the industry standard of care for health and social services across the state,” said Easter Seals NH President and CEO Larry Gammon. “As the leading provider of services for individuals with disabilities and special needs in New Hampshire we are grateful to the community and to the many businesses that support this poker run. Your generosity allows us to provide critical programs and services to more than 19,300 children, adults and seniors.” To play the day, registration is $45 and includes an event shirt, buffet pass, raffle ticket and poker hand (must be 21 yrs or older to play). Preregister by July 1 you receive an EXTRA grand prize raffle ticket (valued at $10). You may also register on the day of the event for $50. There are three chances to win great prizes in the Grand Raffle: Old Town Guide 14.7’ Canoe (valued at $770), an Old Town Otter Plus 9.6’ Kayak (valued at $439), Ultimate BBQ Survival Kit (valued at $1,000), and the grand prize is a SeaDoo personal watercraft (valued at $9,400). You do not have to be present to win. In additional to HK Powersports, sponsors of this event include The Naswa Resort, Mix 94.1, SeaDoo, Metrocast, Brady Sullivan Properties, Irwin Marine, Bank of New Hampshire, Zero Waste & Recycling Services, Inc., SYSCO of Northern New England, Inc., Kids Only, Harley Davidson Motorcycles of Nashua and Manchester, Tanger Outlets of Tilton, Belknap Subaru, SouthEnd Media, Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, Inc., Stonyfield Yogurt, Baron’s Major Brands, Coors Light, Weirs Beach Lobster Pound, Suzuki, Pepsi, Lakes Region Casino, Lowe’s, CVS, Samuel Adams, Corona, LTD Company, BRP, and Pederson Flooring & Refinishing. For more information call 1.888.368.8880 or register online at eastersealsnh.org/events. About Easter Seals New Hampshire For the past 75 years, Easter Seals NH has provided exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Easter Seals services include autism services, inclusive child care and early intervention, special education, medical rehabilitation, camping and recreation, vocational services, senior services, substance abuse services, adult day programs, community based services, individual service options, transportation services, residential service options, dental services and veteran services. As a leader in health care services for individuals with disabilities and special needs, ESNH employs more than 1,400 individuals who serve more than 19,300 children, adults and seniors in over 90 programs throughout the state. To learn more about Easter Seals NH, visit www.eastersealsnh.org. __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

06-27-2012, 08:22 PM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 3,227 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Is it me? Or someting got deleted here. I'm wondering if someone has a thing about donating money to charity? I do know many charitable organizations in NH will not donate to Easter Seals because the ratio of money going to administration is too high. The Union Leader wrote a scalding article about the president of the Easter Seals making six figures and hiring family members to work for him. Maybe someone hear feels the same way? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-08-2012, 09:00 AM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 3,227 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Poker Run The Poker Run was a huge success! One political candidate was there and showed great concern about boaters, bikers and classic cars enthusiasts. He took the time out from his busy schedule to actually participate and comingle with the crowd, rather than make an appearance, 'toot his horn' and leave like most candidates. Ovide got my vote! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-09-2012, 08:54 PM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 3,227 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Poker Run raised $60,000 For NH Easter Seals! Way to go fellow boaters, bikers and classic cars enthisiasts! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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06-27-2012, 07:34 AM	#2
chachee52 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 455 Thanks: 6 Thanked 94 Times in 73 Posts	I plan on attending, and I know that a few of us from the NH Mustang club are also joining in up there. Heard it was a great event last year, look forward to it!! The only thing I have to figure out is to do it by land or by water?

06-28-2012, 12:48 AM	#5
KPW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 398 Thanks: 735 Thanked 118 Times in 59 Posts	I would like to call this off topic. I am sure there are a lot of people out there that agree with you. I have seen the good that they do. This is an established event that has been going on for years. Please don't spoil the thread.

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07-09-2012, 08:41 PM	#8
chachee52 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 455 Thanks: 6 Thanked 94 Times in 73 Posts	I'm so sorry that I could not make it. It was raining where I live in the AM and my car leaks more with the top up than with the top down!!!! I did hear that a few of the club members were there. Next year!!

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