HOBO Scholarship Poker Run

Lake Mitchell HOBO sponsors an annual Poker Run contest to support the Scholarship Fund.  Contestants pay a $25 entry fee, then travel by boat around the lake to eight dealers where they they draw their hands.  The winning hand is awarded a cash prize that is based on the total number of contestants.  There are also many other valuable prizes awarded that have been donated by dozens of local businesses and individuals.  In addition to a great day of fun on the lake, the event raises thousands of dollars for the Scholarship Fund.

2017 Poker Run Results

First place cash prize of $200 and 71 other prizes valued from $5 to $60. 

2017 Winners:  
                  1st - Cally Traetto
                  2nd - Wells Pigford
                  3rd - Kenny Hill
                  4th- Celeste Thornton
                  5th - Dale Mims
                  6th- Luca Biancalana

It takes a LOT of behind-the-scenes work to put on an event of this magnitude.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:

Poker Run Committee: 
Rebecca Beaty, Rose Green, Nancy Piccolo. With great help from Eric Green, Sam Piccolo, Nan Spivey, Marie Butts, Lee Poe, Steve & Leslie Miles, and Tom & Ann Brock.

Dealers:
Becki & Mau McCallum, Wendy Cruse, Tina & Troy Crocker, Susie & Jerry McGaughy, Tom & Ann Brock, Jim & Wathan Hand, Marie & Hugh Greene, Phil & Betsy Ward.

Merchants and individuals that contributed to prizes:
Baugh Ford
Edward Jewelry 
More Lynn Jewelry 
Trendy Chick Dress Shop
Gia's On Main
Main Street Cafe
Wal Mart
Tractor Supply
Acme Building Supply
Chandler Drugs
Clanton Laundry and Cleaners
Hollywood Nails
Cake Addition
BB's Bakery
Brenda's Barber Shop
Crystal's Barber Shop 
B'S Market
Liquadition Store
Kountry Kitchen
Becki & Maui McCallum
Richard & Wendy Cruse
O'Reilly Auto Parts Store
Bertolone Italian Restaurant 
Pizza Hut
Hickory Chip Restaurant 
Texas Steakhouse Restaurant 
Lake Mitchell Marina 
Blue Creek Marina
CVS
Rose & Eric Green
River Keeper Lady
Lake Mitchell HOBO