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1000 Islands Summer Splash Charity Poker Run June 1-2

1000 Islands Summer Splash Charity Poker Run June 1-2

Performance Boat Club Events (PBCE) presents in sponsorship with the Town of Gananoque and the Thousand Island Accommodation Partners the “Thousand Islands Summer Splash Charity Poker Run”.

Come join us June 1-2 in Gananoque for PBCE’s 2012 season opener to check out some of the most extreme and unique boats in North America with proceeds supporting the Town of Gananoque Joel Stone Park Splash Pad and the Gananoque Food Bank.

This exciting weekend event starts off with a “Raffle for Rides” event on Friday afternoon from 4-6pm. Come down to the Gananoque City Marina to purchase your tickets for a chance to win a ride in one of the poker run boats!

After an exhilarating day on the water starting at 10:30am and ending at 3:00pm, the boat participants and general public are invited to the “Auction and Awards Dinner” being held at the local Clarion Inn(Blink Bonnie) at 7:00pm. Tickets may be purchased for $50.00 per plate (includes tax and gratuities).

Early bird registration entry fee on or before May 22, is $375.00 ($475.00 after May 22) and includes event participation for driver and navigator, driver’s kit, 2 nights mooring, event shirt, Poker Runners Cocktail reception, breakfast, lunch and Auction Awards dinner. Extra crew fees are $100 per person. Please contact (705)326-8705 to register or visit our website for online registration and information at www.performanceboatclub.ca. Minimum boat length to participate in the event is 24' Valid proof of insurance with 2m liability required. All participants

There will be two classes of boats, under 55mph and over 55mph class. The run is approximately 80 miles of breathtaking views departing from Gananoque Marina for a parade to Clayton NY, Boldt Castle (Heart Island), Alexandria Bay NY, Brockville and Rockport and returning to Gananoque City Marina. So don’t miss out on the opportunity to have fun while donating to worthwhile cause.

The weekend doesn’t end after this spectacular event as on Sunday June 3rd the Town Park will be overrun with cars, trucks and more for the vehicle enthusiasts at the Lions Club Cruise In Car Show.

Many thanks to the sponsors -- Town of Gananoque and Thousand Islands Accommodation Partners, Lions Club, Edwards Mazda, Double R Performance, Royal LePage North Bay Real Estate Services – Mike Holmes, Priestly Demolition, Net-Source Technologies, Clarion Inn, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Best Western Country Squire, Ramada Provincial Inn, The Gananoque Inn & Spa, The Glen House Resort, Gananoque Boat Line, Quality Inn and Suites, Comfort Inn and the Thousand Islands Playhouse and Colonial Resort & Spa.

Download, print and fax back annual membership registration forms or simply call 888-858-9326 toll free to register by phone.

Weekend Agenda

FRIDAY

2pm     Boats begin to arrive and launch at Gananoque City Marina.
3-6 pm    Registration and drivers check-in
4-6 pm    Raffle for Rides fundraiser proceeds to benefit the Gananoque Splash Pad
7-9 pm   Poker Runners Cocktail reception Bloody Caesar bar is sponsored by the Lions Club at the Gananoque Clarion Inn

SATURDAY

8:30-10 am     Registration and drivers check-in, Lion's Shore Breakfast on the water
10:00 am       Mandatory Drivers meeting and safety briefing
10:30 am      Boats depart Gananoque city marina for parade of power along the waterfront and on to the poker run route
3:00 pm        Arrive Gananoque City Marina (run is officially over)
7:00 pm        Auction and Awards dinner drivers draw cards at the Gananoque Clarion Inn
8:30 pm        Auction and awards ceremony

Accommodation info:

Clarion Inn & Conference Centre (Blink Bonnie, event host hotel) and Comfort Inn
50 Main St, Gananoque K7G 2L7
Tel: 613-382-7272, Toll-free Reservations: 1-800-265-7474 www.clarionhotel.com
Regular rooms - (2 Queen Size beds), (2 Doubles), (1 King) or 1 Queen- $129.99 Sgl/Dbl $10.00 Extra Triple/Quad
Suite Rooms- 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed with Jacuzzi - $169.99 (Some rooms with extra pull out sofa)

Quality Inn & Suites
650 King St. East, Gananoque K7G 1H3
Tel: 613-382-1453, Toll-free Reservations: 1-866-466 7912, www.qualityinn.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
777 King St. East, Gananoque K7G 1H4
Tel: 613-382-8338, Toll-free Reservations: 1-866-301-2650, www.holidayinn.com
Regular Rooms- 2 Queen Size beds -$169.99 Sgl/Dbl $15.00 Extra Triple/Quad
Suite Rooms- 1 King Bed with Queen Size pullout sofa- $199.99 Sgl/Dbl $15.00 Extra Triple/Quad

The Gananoque Inn & Spa
550 Stone Street South, Gananoque K7G 2A8
Tel: 613-382-2165, Toll-free Reservations: 1-888-565-3101, www.gananoqueinn.com

Room types available vary by Hotel.

Pioneer Gas bar has Ethanol free 91 octane fuel located at 560 King Street East in Gananoque.
Ph# 613-382-6796

For further information please contact Performance Boat Club Events at 705-326-8705 or visit our website. www.performanceboatclub.ca

Sponsor opportunities are still available! Contact PBCE today for more info or download Sponsorship Package & Form here.

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June 23rd 2012 Ottawa River

June 23rd 2012 Ottawa River Charity Poker Run.

The second run of the season is being held on the Ottawa River,Petawawa , PBCE would like to welcome Edwards Mazda as our title sponsor. You won't want to miss this opportunity to boat on the Ottawa River, as it doesn't come around every year. The event fundraiser will be in benefit of our Military.

July 7th 2012 Georgian Bay

July 7th 2012 Georgian Bay Charity Poker Run

This year at PBCE would like to welcome Total Traffic Services as our Title Sponsor for the July 7th Georgian Bay Run.

The charity of choice for this event will be Crohn's Colitis Foundation of Canada.

July 21st 2012 North Bay Blast for NADY

July 21st 2012, Royal Lepage North Bay Real Estate Services Blast for NADY

Last years event was such a success we are doing it again. This years’ event title Sponsor is Royal Lepage North Bay Real Estate Services and again it is being hosted by Inn on the Bay. We will be making our lunch stop at Lu Lu’s Bar and Grill in Callander. It will be a buffet style lunch like last year (which was great) Buns, cold cuts, salads, pasta’s, veggies and cheese, pickles ,platters , bottle water ,pop , juices. Docking will be at the Government dock like last year and there will be transportation from main dock to land by deck boat if we need it. As the event nears we will post all other information regarding times and schedules on our website. www.performanceboatclub.ca

August 11th 2012 Muskoka

August 11th 2012 Muskoka Charity Poker Run

This years Muskoka Lakes Charity Regatta will surely be an event you won't want to miss!
Join us for a tour through the lakes of Muskoka, Rousseau and Joseph.

PBCE would like to welcome Darana Hybrid as our Title Sponsor for this event. Proceeds for this years event will be in benefit of Tim Horton Children's Foundation.

August 25th 2012 Lake Simcoe

August 25th Lake Simcoe Charity Poker Run

This years’ Priestly Demolition Summer Surge is running for Canadian Diabetes Association, local chapter.

Our Awards & Auction Dinner and Dance is being held at 16 Front Street. Dinner-Dance tickets are available - call 705 326 8705
Our lunch stop will be at Oscars in Barrie. Keep checking back to our website at www.performanceboatclub.ca for more information and updates regarding this event.

September 8th 2012 Rice Lake

September 8th 2012 Rice Lake Charity Poker Run

Come and join us as we raise support for a great organization and honour event founder Bruce Nicolle and the legacy of this event in its 22nd year.

Carrying on the tradition we will be raising money in support of the Children's Wish Foundation. After last year's event we were able to present a cheque in the amount of $12,000 to the Children's Wish Foundation. We are aiming to match and exceed that this year and in order to do that we still need sponsors for the event..