Hi there gamblers, paddlers and WSI supporters!       

It's time to put your money where you mouth is. That's right, Texas Hold Em #5 is coming up. Friday May 9th at Seattle Raft and Kayak in Magnuson Park (Seattle) registration at 6:30 PM, first hand at 7:00 PM. Your $25 buy-in donation will score you a chance at this years crop of fun prizes white water rafting for 2 with DownstreamRiver Runners, Dinner at Bucca Di Beppo's for 4, surfing with Wave Hounds, Private party at Jillian's, sea kayak rentals on Lake Union and more..... As usual we will provide the dealers, drinks and munchies. The last 4 poker tournaments have been a great success and we hope to continue this tradition with a new poker event every 6 months. Top 5 players will have their pick at their desired prizes, plus bragging rights and whatever cash you can win on your own side bets. 1st place winner is always reserved a FREE seat at the next tournament! Congratulations to Kory Takamura, WSI Texas Hold Em #4's champion! Hope to see come out again to defend your title Kory! To register to play (or volunteer for this event - we always need new dealers and beer wenches) reply to this email or call Hunter at (206) 459-7334.              
Wild and Scenic Institute is a 501 c 3 non profit organization whose mission is to provide free outdoor recreation and environmental education programs to disadvantaged youth of the greater Seattle area. We develop physical and emotional confidence in these youth who due to their physical, cultural, or financial barriers would not otherwise have this opportunity. We take kids into the rivers and mountains of the cascades to help develop the skills and instill the passion that will create a generation of advocates for preservation. Our 2008 summer and fall programs include the Upper Skagit Rafting Adventure, Sauk Rafting Adventure and Tieton Rafting Adventure. These programs will be coordinated with Seattle Parks and Recreation and will benefit the homeless teens of Youthcare, disabled youth of south Seattle, ELL (English Language Learners) from the city of Tukwila and disadvantaged kids from around our area.

Go to http://www.wildandscenic.org for more information.       

If you can not attend Texas Hold Em #5 but would still like to support WSI please mail your donation to PO Box 99011 Seattle WA 98139.       

Edited by James - 28 Apr 2008 at 2:58pm

This is such a great event and for a really good cause.  The winner gets bragging rights and has their name immortalized on the trophy ala the Stanley Cup.  Oh ya and there are also cool prizes for the winners.  Most of us wouldn't appreciate a commercial rafting trip as a prize but you could make it a nice gift.  The other prizes are cool too.  Beer is served to you and there are official dealers.  The grub will be good too.  Its for the kids.  $25 for beer, food, a chance to win cool prizes, and a good time, all proceeds for the kids??
It a no brainer!  You gotta be there!