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Hosted by: Knight's of Columbus Council 671
October 30, 2009
The 5th Annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run was recently held on June 6th, 2009 at the Knight’s of Columbus Hall here in Marion. This year was our most successful year to date. 920 motorcycles with over 1,500 people came from 10 different states, some from as far away as St. Petersburg, Florida to honor Marion County hero, Deputy Sheriff Brandy Winfield. Last year I said I was amazed at the record crowd and achievements for 2008. This year was simply off the charts to say the least.
In these darker economic times we sometimes look to tighten our belt and cut spending where we can to make our way to better times. To combine the economic struggles we all face and see such significant growth in this annual event is such a fantastic thing to be a part of. As we started planning the event in December 2008, we were faced with some significant uncertainties on cost and participation. Understanding what we faced, our team met the challenge to raise $20,000 to be donated to worthwhile causes chosen by the Winfield Family. I am happy to report that the challenge was accepted and surpassed. We recently donated a total of $25,000 to the Steve Young Memorial F.O.P. Lodge # 24 and the Richwood Police Department.
I cannot begin to thank the people that come to Brandy’s annual Poker Run yearly and help us keep his memory and principles alive in Marion County and Central Ohio. To simply say thank you is not enough, but thank you anyways! You are what make’s Brandy’s annual Poker Run what it is today. Along with that, to my team that puts many long hours in to make this event run so smoothly, you are the ones that deserve to hear the many “Great Job” & “Awesome Event” compliments that I get to hear so often. Your help and devotion to making this event be the best it can be is a great thing to be a part of. Thank you so much for all that you do and sacrifice. Team members are Chad Stallsmith -Vice Chairman, Missy Pierce - Secretary, Jeff Manley - Treasurer, Karen Jerew – 3 Year Trustee, Tim Tanner – 2 Year Trustee, Pam Lowe – 1 Year Trustee. Staff Members Diane Tanner, Greg Layne, Danny Jerew and Dave Troutman.
The support of many businesses and individuals also contributed to make annual fundraiser a success. Our sincere thanks goes out to the following:
Platinum Sponsors:
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Buckeye Collision, Thiel’s Wheels Harley-Davidson & Bozzuto’s Inc.
Gold Sponsors:
Conway’s BBQ, Roosters of Marysville, J.K. Jim’s Electric, Ashley Furniture, Zucker and Associates & Delmar Distributing
Silver Sponsors:
The Marion Mayhem, Marion Auto Sales, Showplace Inc. J. Anthony Rich – Attorney at Law, Salon 122 – Marysville, Herb’s Body Shop, Sons of AMVETS Post 620, Dr. & Mrs. T. Michael Murphy, J.F. Electronics, Tracie’s Restaurant – Richwood, Kustom Kolors, Honda Marysville, Mr. Allan Liik of Pathway Products & Blue Streak Car Wash.
Bronze Sponsors: Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Marion City Police Department, Knight’s of Columbus Council 671, Knight’s of Columbus – Council 671 Ladies Auxiliary, Marion Correctional Institution Honor Guard, Ohio Highway Patrol – Marion Post, Jessica Cuffman & The Marion Star, Marion Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, Scott Shawver & Clear Channel Radio, Roger Ruth at Modern Woodsmen of America, Steve Somerlot at WDCM 97.5 FM, Kincaid Wastewater, Ohio State Bank, Cathy Orahood, Ziebart, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn, Super 8, Rob’s Hauling, Hambones Sanitation, Marion Popcorn Festival, Coonies – La Rue, Bakers Pizza – Bucyrus, Parrott Implement, Fahey Bank, The Wet Spot – Caledonia, All Sports Bar & Grill – Caledonia, American Legion Post 401 – Caledonia, The Frosty Mug, Radio Comm., Na-Churs Alpine Solutions, Fort Morrow Fire Department, Nance Beckley & Floyd DeWalt, Peacock Water, McDaniel Automotive, the U.S. Playing Card Company – Cincinnati, Rob Morgan, Toby Needles, Med Flight, Tara Gore, Marion City Fire Department – Captain Mike Makowski, Lunara Solutions – Michele Ciola, Mike McCloud, Tom Titus & the Good Trouble Band, Jim Bushatz and to all our volunteers for their help & the community for their support.
My sincere thanks goes out to Sara, Landon & Tyler Winfield, Rick & Shirley Winfield, Cory & Lindsey Winfield and the entire Winfield family for allowing me to have this event to honor my friend, Brandy Lyn Winfield.
Sincerely,
Chris Sanders,
Chairman, Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run
csanders@brandywinfieldrun.org
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