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BillR
06-04-2009, 08:46 PM
The American Cancer Society's 1st Annual "Power Boating for a Cure" Poker Run
Friday Aug 21, 2009 and Saturday Aug. 22, 2009
This is a brand new event for the Mid Atlantic Area. It will be a better than average run.
What has happened:
The American Cancer Society approached local boaters / local dealers and formed a committee comprised of boaters that have attended several large scale events like: "Jax River Rally", Destin, Tickfaw, Jammin on the James and 1000 islands.
This committee is organizing a poker run in Norfolk / VA Beach that is shaping up to be a major event.
The goal for this first 2009 inaugural run is to put on a really good event to include a great party. Then draw on lessons learned, we hope to grow into a MAJOR poker run. While the majority of boats are go-fast, this event is open to all types of boats. We already have a 72' boat signed up!
Mark your Calendar for this event and submit your registrations, you can help us shape a Mid Atlantic area poker run into a major event and support and really great charity, The American Cancer Society.
What's different about this poker run than those run locally in the past - EVERYTHING!
Thurs:
Nothing official planned "YET" this year - Next year may include a welcoming party, come early and check out some of the best boating in the area.
Fri night:
- Last minute registration.
- Secure docking at Waterside Marina which includes security.
- Mandatory Captains (ONLY) meeting Friday night.
- No Host Party following Captains Meeting (more being worked out for Friday. (Next year may include a fun run)
Saturday:
- Breakfast provided on the docks.
- Poker run will blast promptly at 10 AM.
- New course - Smooth water - all size boats welcome.
- Lunch Stop with swimming pool .
- Social "PARTY" time on the docks followed by a nice Dinner and party that will start around 6:00 at Waterside (in A/C).
- Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place
- Awards for best dressed crew, nicest engine, best paint, best looking boat, & longest distance towed.
- A silent auction - (working on some really quality items).
- A live auction - stuff you will WANT to bid on! Don't let someone outbid you on . . . . . can't divulge items yet.
Sunday:
- Your time to do as you please (locals usually run to the Tiki bar on the Eastern Shore (maps will be provided)

What's Included with your paid registration:
- Ditty bags, T-shirts, prizes and more!
- breakfast before the run
- Poker Run and dinner
- Randy Nuzzo will be on hand for aerial photos
- A narrated DVD video included with your paid entry
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More details/surprises are still being planned - I will provide updates as I they happen.
Not all details are finalized yet. We have more being planned!!!!
Website will be up soon and will have details added also.
With the backing and experience of the American Cancer Society, this 1st event is shaping up to be pretty good. One of the guys on the committee was heavily involved in bringing Offshore Power Boat Racing to VA Beach years ago. He is pulling strings and calling on friends to make this a first class event. Others on the committee have attended major poker runs across the country and we are calling on those experiences to make this the best boating event Hampton Roads has had to date. We are also asking for advice from the organizers of other major poker runs around the country. Again, the American Cancer Society has lots of influence.
Again, the committees plan is to start off modest this year, make sure we get it right and people leave saying "WOW - I gotta be there next year!!", and then we ramp it up.
Think of this as the 1st year of Jammin on the James, the 1st year of Jacksonville River Rally etc. and you get the idea. You won't want to miss it.
For those of you from out of town, we are working on ramp / rig logistics and security. We are securing accommodations VERY nearby for those that don't want to stay on their boat.

Our web page and lots more info will be up soon!
For more info - Call Bob Veith - 757-463-2333 or William Braun 757-961-9411

Air 22
06-04-2009, 09:19 PM
Bill...Thanks for posting this:pimp:...We are down in Raleigh, NC so we may make this event..when I get my schedule for August I can confirm...:crossfing::wink:

Any idea as to where the run will be? In the Hampton Roads Bay area? ie Batten Bay, Cedar Point, Mogarts Beach, Burwell Bay, Baileys Beach, Hog Island or over towards Mobjack Bay, Chesapeake Bay area etc?...

Thanks again...

Dwight + Crissy

BillR
06-05-2009, 10:20 AM
It will be in the Hampton Roads area. You will be running on the James River, Elizabeth River and Ches Bay.

Stops will be at Smithfield, Hampton, Little Creek, Lynnhaven Inlet, Waterside Marina.

Maps and more info as soon as website gets up. Although there are still details to be firmed up, thus far it is looking like it will be a pretty darn good event. Lots of talented people are trying to make you say WOW - that was a good event.

undertaker
06-05-2009, 11:03 AM
Doc, this has Pantera written all over it........:wink::):):)

Air 22
06-06-2009, 08:51 AM
It will be in the Hampton Roads area. You will be running on the James River, Elizabeth River and Ches Bay.
Stops will be at Smithfield, Hampton, Little Creek, Lynnhaven Inlet, Waterside Marina.
Maps and more info as soon as website gets up. Although there are still details to be firmed up, thus far it is looking like it will be a pretty darn good event. Lots of talented people are trying to make you say WOW - that was a good event.


Thanks Bill...looking fwd to the info....:wink:

BillR
06-06-2009, 02:05 PM
please re-read 1st post. it has updated info as well as a new .jpeg with info

Dr. Dan
06-06-2009, 09:00 PM
Doc, this has Pantera written all over it........:wink::):):)

:angel:Yes it does. I will see if I can pull some of the Atlantic Coast Crew to come down, maybe get Tuvell off his ass and stop killing bad guys and run his boat for a weekend. Maybe I can get a few of the Northern Chesapeake Gang to run down as well.

I'll put it on the soft schedule.

Danny Pantera :smash:

BillR
06-09-2009, 10:37 AM
maybe get Tuvell off his ass and stop killing bad guys and run his boat for a weekend.

Brain Tuvell is IN! :yes:

1st post has more info as of 6/9/2009

BillR
07-14-2009, 02:21 PM
POWER FOR A CURE POKER RUN 2009: to Benefit the American Cancer Society!

Great New course - Smooth water - all size boats welcome
Start and End at Waterside Marina - Norfolk VA
Capt. Meeting Friday Night at Black Finn's Restaurant. at Waterside.
Capt. Bag for each boat
Social time on the docks afterward
Registration includes dockage for Friday and Saturday Night at Waterside Marina!
Registration includes Friday nite party and entertainment
Registration includes breakfast saturday morning
Registration includes lunch for 2 at kokomo's on Saturday with swimming pool.
Registration includes Dinner for 2 at Awards Party, Dinner provided by Outback, at Black Finns Rest at Waterside (in Air Conditioning)
There will be a live auction - items will be good stuff - stuff you WANT! Don't let some out bid you on . . . . . can't divulge items yet.
Video of the event after the fact.
Sharkey Images will be shooting stills available for sale.
Cash Prizes for 1st thru 5th place
Trophies for a number of recognitions-Best dressed crew, Nicest engine, Best paint, Best looking boat, & Longest distance towed.
Two Event T-Shirts for the Capt and 1 Crew Member (total of 4).

Don't Miss It...The Only Local Poker Run in Hampton Roads this year!!

Website is: www.powerboatpokerrun.org

BillR
07-15-2009, 09:24 PM
Got a bunch of boats signed up and / or committed. Sign up NOW!
We are limited to the number of boats we can have, don't delay, this will be a "must do" event.

So far we have: (Now this is from memory)
2 or 3 Cigarette Top Guns
2 Formula 38's
1 Formula 27
1 Sunsation F4
1 Donzi 32
1 82' Sea Ray I think - will run the tender
1 Midnight Express
1 38 Fountain
1 30' Baja
1 33 Donzi


The following have committed, bet we have not yet received the entry fee
3 Cigarette Cafe Racer
3 Cigarette Top Gun
1 35 Scarab
1 24 Switzer
1 27 Velocity
1 42 Fountain
1 34 PowerQuest
1 29 Velocity
1 38 Hustler
1 35 Fountain
2 37 Active Thunder

BillR
07-16-2009, 12:46 PM
Hotel Accommodations

If you want a Hotel; the Sheraton Waterside is night next to the Waterside Marina / event. We have a block of rooms with better than normal rates set up.

Call the Sheraton Waterside, ask for Elizabeth in sales.
Tell her you are in the American Cancer Society poker run and would like the $109.00 rate.
http://www.sheratonnorfolkwaterside.com


BTW: You Donzi guys aren't gonna let Bryan T. be one of only 2 Donzi's in the event are ya?

BillR
07-21-2009, 09:54 PM
If you are going to do this run sign up! To ensure a spot, ensure t-shirts and enough of everything, we need the best possible head count - it would be wise to sign up as soon as you can. We are getting close to cut off date for T-Shirts / Captains Bags (these will be oh so cool) / and other things.

IF NOTHING ELSE - SEND IN YOUR PAPERWORK AND MAIL YOUR CHECK LATER


Registration includes:
Capt. meeting Friday night
Friday nite party with band / food / and a cash bar
Capt. Bag for each boat
dockage for Friday and Saturday Night at Waterside Marina!
breakfast Saturday morning
lunch for 2 at kokomo's on Saturday with swimming pool.
Dinner for 2 at Awards Party, Dinner provided by Outback Steak House.

There will be a live auction - items will be good stuff - stuff you WILL WANT!

Not everything is locked in and we are still working on more.
This event is a good value - docking for your boat, you'll be fed Fri nite, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll be able to party like a rock star on Friday, your registration will also include a DVD video of the event.

Again - to avoid any disappointment, sign up!

Latest list
So far we have: as of 7-21-09 9am
4 Cigarette Top Guns
1 Cigarette 35
2 Formula 38's
2 Fountain 27's
1 Fountain 42'
1 Donzi 28
1 Scarab 33
1 Sunsation F4
1 Donzi 32
1 82' Sea Ray I think - will run the tender
1 Midnight Express
1 38 Fountain
1 30' Baja
33' Donzi
72' SeaRay
40' Fountain
33' Scarab Sport
26' Wellcraft
37' Intrepid
37' Intrepid
1 24 Switzer

The following have committed, but we have not yet received the entry fee:
2 Cigarette Cafe Racer
2 Cigarette Top Gun
1 27 Velocity
1 34 PowerQuest
1 29 Velocity
1 38 Hustler
1 35 Fountain
2 37 Active Thunder
There are more, but I can't remember



You can safely sign up online. - make time to do it today. Website is: www.powerboatpokerrun.org

This is a new event, new organizers - the American Cancer Society has lots of pull and experience to draw upon; and we are doing exactly that!


As a side note - some of the live auction items we have received are pretty cool! Can't wait to see how this turns out!