Wise Water Words - Volume 51, Issue 3 (Fall/Winter 2014)
Fall Conference Poker Tournament
(Submitted by Brittany Travers - WTG Midwest)The AWWA Young Professionals committee teamed with the NWEA YP committee to hold the 4th Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament to benefit Water for People. The event was a big success with approximately 56 participants. While the number of participants was down from last year, a large increase in our sponsorships helped us raise $3,250 -- which is up from last year. Water for People's mission is to provide sustainable access to clean water to 100% of people in 30 states within 9 countries. The money we raised will go to the general fund which works toward that goal. This year, two of the 30 districts will have reached 100% access, which is a true success.
All players received prizes from event sponsors. Cash prizes were given to the top five winners:
- 5th place: Jack Satur ($25)
- 4th place: Nathan White ($50)
- 3rd place: Nick Martin ($100)
- 2nd Place: Ron Sova ($150)
- 1st place: Larry Stafford ($200)
