P a r a m o u n t
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August 2014
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Paramount Chamber Goes “All Out” So Players Can Go “All In”
Tournament winners with Chamber President Jon Tanklage from left; first place John Berg (Transcom Telecommunications), President Tanklage, third place Peter Covert (Weber Metals), and second place Matt Neely (Transcom Telecommunications).
The Paramount Chamber of Commerce recently held its 1st Annual Poker Tournament attracting more than 100 players and several spectators. The event was a fund-raiser sponsored by Marukan Vinegar USA and will provide operating funds for the Chamber. The evening began with wine courtesy of Bianchi Winery and a light dinner donated by Rosewood Restaurant. In addition to poker guest Paramount Chamber of Commerce
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were invited to take advantage of free neck and shoulder massages provided by Nicole Romero, or have some fun at the photo booth donated by One Night Stand Photography. While waiting to see who would make the final table players could also play Putt for Poker, a putting contest for which the winner received a foursome gift certificate donated by Friendly Hills Country Club. It was an exciting evening with
three lucky winners taking home the following prizes; first place John Berg (Transcom Telecommunications) a two day stay at the Bianchi Winery house, donated by Bianchi Winery, second place Matt Neely (Transcom Telecommunications) four Justin Timberlake concert tickets, donated by Ace Clearwater Enterprises, and third place Peter Covert (Weber Metals) a 47” television, donated by California Screw Products.
Paramount Chamber President and Marukan Vinegar President Jon Tanklage said, “I want to thank everyone who helped make the event a success. Marukan Vinegar was happy they could sponsor the event and help the Chamber raise some money. Special thanks to Ace Clearwater who provided all of the decorations and the staff to put them up, and to all of the companies that demonstrated their support for the tournament”
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