Chippewa Bay Poker Run - Paddle For A Purpose

 SUMMER'S 3RD ANNUAL RIVER TRADITION IS HERE!

Join the fun on Saturday, August 20, 2016 for the 3rd Annual Chippewa Bay Poker Run - Paddle For a Purpose! Once again, this year's event will be held at Schermerhorn's Harbor in Chippewa Bay.  Proceeds will benefit the Hammond community and its amazing people!

For Full Event Details:  VisitHammondNY.com

EXPLORE OUR SHORES...

Chippewa Bay is a Paddler's Paradise!  If you love hearing the waves lapping against your kayak or canoe, are continually enchanted by the beauty of the 1,864 islands, are interested in exploring and experiencing the calm waters and beautiful scenery in Chippewa Bay, and are excited about winning some AMAZING prizes, then this is the perfect event for you, your friends and family!

We love the river as much as you do and we're excited to help shape the future of our area in positive ways! Please join us in our quest to PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE — with your help and energy we can raise awareness for our area, and gather funds for community betterment and enhancement.

This 3nd Annual Event will be held — rain or shine — at Schermerhorn Harbor and Foster's Harbor Inn, (Hammond, New York).  Poker run points will again be at various islands in Chippewa Bay. Kayaks, Canoes, Skiffs and Standup Paddle Boards Welcome!

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

We encourage online registration!  Save $5 by using promo code GETOUTANDPADDLE at Check Out.  Event Day Registration is available as well, at no discount.  Entry includes water, a snack bar, a lunch ticket, door prize entry, a chance to win grand prizes worth as much as $1000+ for adults and $400+ for kids, AND a FREE athletic bag for the FIRST 150 CHECK-INS on event day!

• Register Online By August 19th:  Receive $5 Off by using Promo Code GETOUTANDPADDLE
  

• Event Day Registration: $35 Adults / $25 Kids
• T-Shirts are $15 / Non Included
  

EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE:

• 8:00 AM – Registration at Schermerhorn Harbor Boat Launch
  
• 9:00 AM to 11 AM – Poker Run Event (No more than 2 Hours) 
  
• 11 AM - NOON – Awards Ceremony & After Party at Fosters Harbor Inn

AWARD CEREMONY, RAFFLES, FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE HELD AT FOSTER'S HARBOR INN (Restaurant)

ENJOY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY CHIPPEWA BREEZE!!!

• Prizes from Area Businesses Awarded for Best 3 Poker Hands (Adults & Kids Divisions!)
• (1)One Additional Card Available for Purchase at Card Turn in Point for the chance to increase your hand!
• Kayak Rentals Available!  Contact us ahead of time for reservations
  

Entry fees are non-refundable. Participants must sign a waiver on day of event; any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For Route, Rules & Event Waiver: VisitHammondNY.com

Kayak Raffle — Enter for your chance to win a quality 10 ft Kayak, and accompanying Life Jacket & Paddle!  Tickets are just $5 each or 3 for $10.  (Tickets For Sale Online)

GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera Raffle — Enter for your chance to win a brand new GoPro with accompanying 13 item sports kit!!!  This is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast and nature lover! Tickets just $10 Per Square  (Not Sold Online; Contact Erica Demick: 315-486-9296)

Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch Raffle — Enter to win a Fitbit Blaze in Black! Tickets just $5 Per Square  (Not Sold Online; Contact Erica Demick: 315-486-9296)

WHY PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE?

Because YOU can make a difference!

We invite you to help make this year the best year yet for giving back to our cherished community.  Beyond your charitable contribution, you’re sure to have an unbelievably good time at this memorable event!  Meet new people, explore our shores, and sit back and relax at Foster's Harbor Inn to enjoy the festivities that follow the Poker Run.  We look forward to seeing you and many new faces!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK:

• Like the Chippewa Bay Poker Run on Facebook 
  
• Like VisitHammondNY.com on Facebook 
  
• Like the Foundation for Community Betterment on Facebook
  

THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS!

Admiral Sponsors:

• Vintage Doors
  
• Foster's Harbor Inn
  
• Schermerhorn Harbor
• Bruce Dana Photography
  
• Singer Castle
  
• Joan & Doug Delosh

Captain Sponsors:

• Back Bay Campground & Cottages
  
• Chalks Marina & Boat Sales
  
• LP Thompson Insurance
  
• MX Fuels
  
• Northern Copy Products
  
• Rogers Contracting
  
• Tate's Heating & Plumbing
  
• The Lodges at Oak Point
  

Mate Sponsors:

• Bill Sheridan for Assembly
  
• Blind Bay Marina
  
• Citizen's National Bank of Hammond
  
• Citizen's Telephone Company
  
• Dark Island Spirits Distillery
  
• Dr. David Dunn
  
• Gray's Wholesale
  
• Kelly's Cafe at Blind Bay Marina
• Langtry's Upholstery & Sew What Embroidery - (315) 324-5737
  
• Mare's Wares Arts Fest
  
• Marsaw's Fuel
  
• Moquin Contracting
• Neil Nicol Construction
  
• Never Inn
  
• North Country Cottages & Campgrounds
  
• Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers
• Riverbay Adventure Inn
• Spicy Olive Cafe
  
• Stewart's Auto Works
  
• St. Lawrence Agency - (315) 324-5971
  
• The Iva Smith Memorial Gallery of Fine Art
  
• Truax & Son Insurance
  

 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS FROM:

• Hammond Fire & Rescue Squad
• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

INFORMATION ABOUT THE HOSTS:

The Foundation for Community Betterment's mission is to create an immediate, positive impact on the lives of individuals or organizations who lack the means to succeed.  They strive to create a social network with a social conscious, so we work to create unique opportunities for our network to have fun while giving back to their community. 

VisitHammondNY.com is a Hammond community website created, developed and maintained by Erica C. Demick - with past support from various local businesses - to promote the Hammond area to residents and visitors alike.  The goal of this site and many subsequent volunteer efforts is to help "develop, promote and grow business and tourism in Hammond & Chippewa Bay, New York."

NOT ABLE TO ATTEND?  DONATE ANYWAY!

We welcome any donation from participants and non-participants alike.  If you cannot make the event, but still wish to contribute to a worthy, local cause we've made it totally possible. Buy some raffle tickets, a T-shirt (or ten), or simply check out online with our "$10 Suggested Donation" option - we thank you for your support!

Questions? 

Email: visithammondny@gmail.com  //  Call: (315) 486-9296

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!