Crowning the Champion
Last night, 50+ PR professionals came together for the 1st PRSA Boston/PR Newswire Charity Poker Tournament. Based on the comments I recevied from the people that were there is was a great event. (I know I had a great time, despite not making it to the final table).
It was great to see so many new faces, and so many different agencies represented. There was a strong contingent from Schwartz Communications (the agency for which I work), With Racepoint, Topaz, Text 100, LP&P, Schneider, EmergePR, Horn Group and other agencies and independent practitioners well represented. We had relatively few corporate players.
The food was plentiful, the drinks were good and the poker was fast and furious. It was a great chance to network and have fun.
The event started at 6:45 and wrapped up by 10:30. We had people come back from the brink numerous times, a staight flush, first time poker players making it to the top twenty and lots of laughs.
Most importantly, due to this event, the PRSA Boston Scholarship can now be $2,000 for a deserving college student. Thank you for all you support - and special thanks to our sponsor - PR Newswire, they do a great job. Without their support, the event would not have been possible. Thanks to the Waltham Elks for letting us have the event there as well.
Following are some images from the event:
The final table
Bottom left and going around clockwise: Patrick Richardson (Schneider), Joe Pacheco (Schwartz), Jess Fiorelli (Schwartz), Tim Whitman (Schwartz), Davd Weiner (PR Newswire) Chris Poisson (Schwartz), George DeTorres (MultiVu), Mystery man (sorry), Peter (the dealer), Jon Siegal (Schwartz), Darlene Hollywood (HollywoodPR)
The Winner and his winning hand: (Jon Siegal, Schwartz)
It was great to see so many new faces, and so many different agencies represented. There was a strong contingent from Schwartz Communications (the agency for which I work), With Racepoint, Topaz, Text 100, LP&P, Schneider, EmergePR, Horn Group and other agencies and independent practitioners well represented. We had relatively few corporate players.
The food was plentiful, the drinks were good and the poker was fast and furious. It was a great chance to network and have fun.
The event started at 6:45 and wrapped up by 10:30. We had people come back from the brink numerous times, a staight flush, first time poker players making it to the top twenty and lots of laughs.
Most importantly, due to this event, the PRSA Boston Scholarship can now be $2,000 for a deserving college student. Thank you for all you support - and special thanks to our sponsor - PR Newswire, they do a great job. Without their support, the event would not have been possible. Thanks to the Waltham Elks for letting us have the event there as well.
Following are some images from the event:
The final table
Bottom left and going around clockwise: Patrick Richardson (Schneider), Joe Pacheco (Schwartz), Jess Fiorelli (Schwartz), Tim Whitman (Schwartz), Davd Weiner (PR Newswire) Chris Poisson (Schwartz), George DeTorres (MultiVu), Mystery man (sorry), Peter (the dealer), Jon Siegal (Schwartz), Darlene Hollywood (HollywoodPR)
The Winner and his winning hand: (Jon Siegal, Schwartz)
The award ceremony:
Left to Right: Dan Evans (PR Newswire)
George DeTores (Best Corporate Player, MultiVu)
Jon Siegal (Champion, Schwartz Communications)
Tim Whitman (Best Agency Player, Schwartz Communications)
Mark W. McClennan, APR (President PRSA Boston, Schwartz Communications)
Thanks everyone for turning up, share your comments on the event.
Labels: event, poker, prsa scholarship
posted by Mark W. McClennan, APR @ 12:02 PM
2 Comments:
At 7:11 AM,
Kyle Flaherty said…
Thanks for setting it up Mark and the rest of PRSA Boston. I don't have that beautiful trophy...but there is always next year.
/kff
At 7:33 AM,
Tucker C said…
Inteeresting read
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