Royal Flush Rallies: Mitchener Run- Charity Poker Run - November 9, 2008

[Joey]

Mitchener Run
Date: November 9, 2008
Beneficiary: Mitchener Family
Amount Raised: $2000+
Number of Participants: 45+

The Mitchener Run was the second and last Poker Run setup by RFR in 2008. This rally was organized and dedicated to a close family friend, Curt Mitchener, who unfortunately passed away unexpectedly earlier that year. He was a loving husband and a terrific father of three wonderful kids. He was very active in the local community by volunteering for various little league coaching positions and other community work. He will be loved, missed, and forever remembered by everyone.

The overwhelming support from our participants turned this event into another success. Together we helped raised 2K for the Mitchener family who showed their sincere gratitude and appreciation for our efforts. The cooler November weather made it a day to remember as our cars roared down the roads during that sunny day. Some of the fantastic route included parts of the Taconic Parkway, Saw Mill Parkway, I-287 and the Palisades Parkway. The combination of highway and the roads of Bear Mountain quite possibly made it one of the best rally routes to date.

The rally ended started at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall and ended a little over 90 miles later at the Chili’s in Nanuet, NY. Here we were honored to have the Mitchener family join us for lunch and entertainment as the day came to an end. The wonderful feeling of seeing the reaction of the family when we presented them with the proceeds of the event made every minute of hard work more than worth it.

Thank you to all who participated and contributed in the Mitchener Run. Without your support and dedication our goals could not be achieved. It is each and every one of you who are responsible for making these charity events a true success! We hope you had a good time and look forward to seeing you at future events!

Here is the original thread and information for the Mitchener Run:


Royal Flush Charity Poker Run- November 2008



Date: Sunday November 9th, 2008
Rain Date: Sunday November 16th, 2008
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Departure: 9:15 AM

Participation Fee: $30.00 per car
Your Fee Includes: Donation, Car Decals, and Poker Cards
Event T-Shirts: $10.00 each

The Route

The Poker Run will be starting at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall. It is located off exit 34 on Route 80. We will be meeting in the back of the Sears/Macys parking lot.



301 Mt. Hope Ave, Suite 1900
Rockaway, NJ 07866

General Outline



Above is the outline of the route we will be taking on this rally. The route mileage is 105 miles from the start. The letters on the map identify the destination points in chronological order. Some of the roads we will be traveling include I-80, I-280, GSP, Palisades Parkway, Taconic Parkway and more.

Total Tolls: 3
Total Toll Amounts: $5.55 (All tolls include EZ-Pass lanes)

We will be ending the rally at Chili's on Route 59 for lunch. Here we will announce the winners of the Poker Run. The address for the resturant is listed below.

255 East Route 59
Nanuet, NY 10954

This event will be sponsored by:



www.elitemotorsnj.com



www.detailersdomain.com

In Memory of Curt Mitchener (11/9/1960-1/17/2008)

Last January our community was suddenly devastated when friend, father, coach, and loving husband, Curt Mitchener, tragically passed away of a heart attack. Curt was a very friendly and generous individual. He always played an active role in the community whether it was coaching little league teams or lending a hand to someone in need. He was a fun filled person who could always bring a smile to your face. Curt will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. His kind heart and personality shines through his loving family.

Our rally aims to give back to Curt and his family in appreciation for what they have given to our community. Your charitable donation will go toward the further education of Curt's three children. Please help us sooth the loss of Curt by participating in something he would have loved.

The Poker Run

There will be five predetermined destination points during the course of the rally. Each point consists of a short break where your team will receive a poker card along with directions to the next rally point. The best five card hand at the end of the event wins. Cash Prizes/Gifts will be given away to the top three hands of the day.

Co-Pilots are highly recommended! Turn by turn details, Mileage, and Toll Amounts for each stop will be listed on your direction sheets.

Additional Details...

Each driver and passenger will be responsible for signing a waiver prior to participating in the rally. Driver waivers can be found on our website. Either email them back or print and bring them to the rally. Passenger waivers will be available at the event. If you do not wish to print out a waiver we will have them available the morning of the event. If we do not have a signed form you will not be able to participate.

Donations can be made in the form of cash or check. You are not required to make the donation until the morning of registration. If you would like to make your donation ahead of time locate the "Donate Now" icon on our site. Please provide all of your information with the donation. Checks can be made out to Lori Mitchener.

Here are some pictures from our previous events...

Royal Flush Cruise for Cancer

Royal Flush Rally for Wishes

You can also see a video from the Rally for Wishes on our website.

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We would like to thank all of you who have participated in our previous events this year. Its because of you that we were able to raise over $3500 for charity this summer. Its our goal to share this wonderful experience with you while doing something we all love. Spread the word to your friends and fellow members. The more participants the more successful we can make this event! Additional donations from outside sources and non-participants are more than appreciated.

If you plan to attend, please send me a private message or email with:
1. Name
2. Car you plan on attending with

After you RSVP, your name will be added to the list on our forum.

You can view the current RSVP list HERE

There is no RSVP deadline, you will be able to register and participate up to the day of the event.. If you definitely plan to attend please RSVP to make things a little easier for organizational purposes. You can reach us at royalflushrallies@gmail.com

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to answer and of your concerns. Additional information can be found on our website. You can also check out the forum for more details.

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Things to Remember:

1. Full Tank of Gas Prior to Start
2. Radar Detectors
3. EZ-Pass or Change for Tolls
4. Two-Way Radios
5. Co-Pilot
6. Have Fun!

See you all on the 9th!

[03b6avant]

that was a fun rally, and my first one too!