MSU Rotaract Hosts
Hold ‘em for Hunger Charity Poker Tournament
To benefit the Weekend Survival Food Kit for Children
MSU, East Lansing, Michigan – The Michigan State University Rotaract Club is hosting the Hold ‘em for Hunger Poker Tournament with a grand prize of $2,000 on January 30, 2010. There is no buy in for the tournament however donations in the form of cash or a non-perishable food item from a list below are encouraged. These donations will be used toward raising funds for the Weekend Survival Kit for surrounding elementary schools. Register and get additional information, including tips on how to play Texas Holdem Poker, at www.msuholdemforhunger.com.
This is not your average poker tournament. World Series of Poker finalist Dean Hamrick as well as other famous poker players will be playing in the tournament. For an extra element of competition, MSU is trying to break the record held by the University of North Carolina of 542 people for largest poker tournament held on a college campus!!
Hold ‘em for Hunger is not only open to Michigan State University Students. The entire community is welcome to come participate. Early registration to secure a seat can be done online at www.msuholdemforhunger.com. Check in / registration will be between 11:00-11:45 am. The tournament will begin at 12:00 pm with a dinner break at 5:00pm. The tournament will take place at the Michigan State Union on the second floor in the main auditorium room and the Parlor room.
The prizes include:
Cash Prizes ($2000 first place prize)
Poker lessons from Dean Hamrick
Four Day Cruise
Ray Ban Sunglasses
Tom Izzo and MSU Basketball team autographed paraphernalia
MSU football autographed paraphernalia
MSU Hockey tickets
Free weekend stay at the Marriot Hotel
A year worth of FREE tanning at Bronze Bay Tanning
Possible Food Donations Include:
• Small Juice Boxes
• Fruit Cups
• Apple Sauce
• Fruit Bars
• Dried Fruit
• Individual Cereal Boxes
The Michigan State University Rotaract Club (MSURC) is a student organization that manages and operates philanthropic events that are designed to better our community and better ourselves. MSURC is also responsible to help further the professional development and career networking goals of its members through the unique experience between ourselves and the accomplished leaders of Rotary International. We value those who demonstrate passion, dedication, and integrity toward their community and plan to continue this devotion on an international basis.
“So if you are a great bluffer or a champion at poker, come out and let’s work together to begin to help fight hunger!” said Maurice Howell, tournament organizer
