Harrison Lake Poker Run Society

Chairman
I have enjoyed the past years as Chairman of what has become a great event and non-profit society. This year, we have grown our membership and created a fantastic team to improve what we hope is your highlight weekend of the year. I keep busy with several jobs as well as chairman; Fleet Inspector for CMBC, o/o of Pacific Marine Performance, part-time Instructor at UCFV. I even find time to play with my 29 Scarab and see how much gas I can burn up in a season! I can only look forward to what the future brings.

Vice - Chairman
One of the nice things about being the G.M. of one of the Fraser Valleys best boat dealers is the option of not actually "owning" a boat but having many to choose from. When a Campion is needed for speed or comfort… fantastic. How about a Legend to get out on the Fraser to catch a salmon… done. After 25 years in the automobile business I think I'm going to quite like the boating world. While my daughter likes riding and swimming from boats it's my son who really loves to get wacky on a wakeboard. In the winter you'll find me on frozen water be it a hockey rink or most typically a mountain with a snowboard strapped on. See you this summer at the Poker Run, or feel free to drop by Leo Edwards and Sons in Chilliwack to say hello.

Treasurer
Ken is the owner of Lakeside Marine Sales, a boat brokerage serving the Harrison Lake and Fraser Valley area. Ken and wife Barb are avid boaters and enjoy cruising their 34' Bayliner Sport Fisher on Harrison Lake and the BC Coast.

Secretary / Welcome Party Host
Susan….. "AKA" River Chick is a team player and active in community events and fundraisers. She is a new mom and owns and operates The Echoes Harrison River Retreat with her husband Clint. She lives her life on the water in all aspects of home, work and play. If you venture down the Harrison River you will see her 3 dogs lying on the dock.

Sales Director
I am owner, operator, CEO, and President of RW Construction Ltd. I mostly build barns for dairy, poultry and pork. On occasion, I will build a deck for special people in my life. I presently own a 2006 Four Winns and hope to have it in the Poker Run this year and hope not to get lost without a compass on board. If you see me on the lake feel free to pass me a beer(stole that part from Marina's) but truthfully I would prefer BUBBLEGUM ICECREAM!!! Mmmmm….

Prize Director
Marina lives in Agassiz, which makes the waters of Harrison Lake her playground. She and her husband have up scaled their water toy to a 32' Carver from a 21' aluminium jet boat, this huge leap means new opportunities to play even longer. Marina is an active member in the Harrison Lake Poker Run Society as our new Prize Director; as well she is actively involved in sales and marketing. As a second year veteran she is excited about the changes aimed to entertain and please this year's participants. So what are you waiting for ~ come out to this year's event and check it out!

Marketing Director
Lisa has joined the society as the Marketing Director, bringing Marketing experience and knowledge from many different facets of the business world. She will also play a very active role with growing and maintaining Sponsor Relationships. She is also the Managing Director of Marine Toys Inc., which has grown into a worldwide Distributor and Canadian retail outlet.

She has extensive experience in Sales and Marketing in many commodities, helping grow companies to their fullest potential including, Marine Toys Inc., which is now 3 years young. She keeps herself very busy while still quite active in the Entertainment Business, with Film, Commercial and live events. Lisa has thoroughly enjoyed sponsoring this great event for the past 2 years and thought it was time to roll up her sleeves, get involved and bring together her passion for Boating and Marketing to an event she believes in. With such a great team of people that work very hard together to produce such a fantastic event, Lisa is quite excited to be part of it!

Business Director
Mark joins the Harrison Lake Poker Run Society as Business Director for the current year. As a detail oriented task manager, he brings many years of experience in advertising and communications production, as well as current expertise in marine finance and insurance to the job, a role also benefited by solid working relationships with many of the key sponsors and suppliers the Society deals with each year. An avid Harrison Lake boater, himself, most weekends you'll find him out on the lake aboard his Crownline 250CR, "Nauti N'Ice".

Registration Director
Tracey Ploss has taken on the role of Registration Director, bringing many years of Live Event and Production Experience with him. Tracey is also a co-owner in Marine Toys Inc., which keeps him very busy always looking for new products. With a passion for the water and Boating, it only made sense to join this great Society that produces such a fantastic event, year after year, in one of British Columbia's most beautiful settings.

Camera Coordinator
Rob operates the A&W restaurant in Agassiz (the Agassiz A&W is a corporate sponsor of our annual event). He also operates the Chevron Station as well as the B.C.A.A. approved mechanical shop and towing service for the Chilliwack, Agassiz and Harrison area. Rob Sciotti is an avid boater, and can be found on the lake every Sunday on his 23' Maxum during the season.

Fun Run Marshall
Peter Brown is our Sunday fun run Director who's passion for boating with family & friends makes his position with the Poker Run seem fitting. Peter has recently started his own landscape business in the Agassiz, Harrison area, focusing on custom stone work & concrete paver installations. After a hard day's work you can usually catch Pete in his 18' glastron boat somewhere out on the lake.

Early Bird Host
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Lunch Stop Marshall
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