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Card sharks circle at AAR's Annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
Tournament players rewarded with scrumptious chili, dessert cook-off entries
Proudly sporting colors of their favorite alma mater, AAR members celebrated "March Hold 'Em Madness, Baby!" March 23, throwing their chips on the table to enter the Association's annual poker tournament.
More than 50 players sat at tables headed up by professional dealers, and this year, a new winner was crowned queen of the play. Ellen Richter, who is the sister of longtime AAR member Marlene Hasz, had what it takes to best the Association's finest players.
Gourmet goodies
Also part of the event was a Chili and Dessert Cook-Off featuring 18 entries that pleased the crowd. AAR's own President Nancy Griffin made the winning chili entry and Affiliate Desiree Banka supplied the winning dessert entry.
The Texas Hold 'Em Tourney and Cook Off is a fundraiser organized by AAR's Affiliate Committee. Proceeds from the event help pay for a Family Appreciation Picnic scheduled in August.
The Association extends its gratitude to the many members who gave their time and resources to ensure the success of this annual event.
Chili Cook off Winners
1st – Nancy Griffin, RE/MAX Unlimited, Inc.
2nd – Dantha Stewart, Colorado Escrow & Title
3rd – Barb Cline, Metro Brokers – Colorado Realty Now
Dessert Winners
1st – Desiree Banka, North American Title
2nd – Lisa Sachleben, Design Refined
Texas Hold 'Em Winners
1st – Ellen Richter, sister of Marlene Hasz, Metro Brokers - Hasz Real Estate
2nd – Laura Ruch, Keller Williams Preferred Realty
3rd – Justin Knoll, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Texas Hold 'Em winner Ellen Richter (center) bested more than 50 players
to take the AAR Tournament. In second place was Laura Ruch and in third,
Justin Knoll.
Seated at tables with professional dealers, members of the Association,
their friends and family members threw their chips on the table to join
AAR's annual Texas Hold 'Em Tournament.
Many members wore their school colors to celebrate the March Madness
theme of the Tournament, but others took it one step further. Cheryl Vavra,
Ryan Urbach and Nancy Griffin were too cool in themed shades. Vavra was
the Association's planning liaison for the event; Urbach chaired the committee,
and Griffin won the Chili Cook Off.
Thank you, Sponsors and Door Prize Donors!
Door Prizes
Susan Aubin, Merchants Mortgage & Trust
Ann Bagwell, CSBT Mortgage Group
Desiree Banka, North American Title
Kevin Best, Flood Masters of Colorado
Piper Bruner, School Insurance
Jerry Burns, Colorado Carpet Care
Connie Ellefson, Power Up Video
Neil Fancher, Complete Digital Image Solutions
Clay Fell, Fidelity National Title
Tish Gaddy, Heritage Title Company
Tom Gould, WIN Home Inspection
Fathi Hanish, Lennar Homes
David Hays, All Points Home Inspections
Jeff Henke, Roof Brokers
Barry Hillegas, Autawash of Colorado, LLC
Brenda Howard, Blind Corners & Curves
Kelli Klein, Fidelity National Title
Michael Lucero, Colorado Escrow & Title
Don Peterson, Attorney At Law
Edna Rascon, Joyful Path Massage Therapy
Lisa Sachleben, Design Refined
Tim Simon, Sewer View
Mico Smith, Metamorphing Interiors
Shelly Thoman, Carpet Connection
Ryan Urbach, Fairway Independant Mortgage
Paulette Wisch, ULC Reverse Mortgage
Poker Table Sponsors
Ann Bagwell, CSBT Mortgage Group
Neil Fancher, Complete Digital Image Solutions
Clay Fell, Kelli Klein, Fidelity National Title
Tom Gould, WIN Home Inspection
Brenda Howard, Blind Corners & Curves
Michael Lucero, Colorado Escrow & Title
Mark Painter, Keller Williams Realty Southlands
Tim Simon, Sewer View, LLC
Ryan Urbach, Fairway Independent Mortgage
Beverage/Food Sponsors
Desiree Banka, North American Title
Piper Bruner, School Insurance
Neil Fancher, Complete Digital Image Solutions
Clay Fell, Kelli Klein, Fidelity National Title
Tom Gould, WIN Home Inspection
Michael Lucero, Colorado Escrow & Title
Tim Simon, Sewer View, LLC
Ryan Urbach, Fairway Independent Mortgage
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