Motorcycle club prepares for annual poker run
ORGANISING a poker run is not as easy as it once was for members of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club.
The club is holding its annual poker run in the Mackay region this Saturday.
North Queensland chapter vice-president Lloyd Harmsworth said they had not had any problems with the police.
"We've done the right thing and registered in with the police." ( FTP!!)
Mr Harmsworth said as long as no members of any outlaw motorcycle groups came, the police had no problem with the event.
"If they know there's any outlaw clubs attending they'll stop us," he said.
The annual poker run, now in its 14th year, will begin at 1pm at the Old Railway Hotel, Tennyson St, and anyone is welcome to take part.
Mr Harmsworth said they were hoping to have about 300 people riding their motorbikes in the event.
"It's a poker run so what happens ... is riders buy a ticket and draw a card wherever we stop," he said.
"The best hand receives a prize of $1200 and the worst hand gets $200."
People are travelling from throughout Queensland, from as far away as Cairns, to take part.
Mr Harmsworth said the poker run travelled to different places every year.
The money raised from the event will support the club during the year, allowing them to travel to state events and take part in different commemorations.
"Normally, we have a bit of money left over and we donate that to local charities," he said.
Not only is the event a good day out for everyone, but Mr Harmsworth said it was also good opportunity to catch up with other veterans.
To take part in the event come to the Old Railway Hotel at 11am for a 1pm start.
The run will finish at the Kuttabul Hotel on Saturday evening, with live bands and food on offer.
Poker run:
- Leaves from the Old Railway Hotel.
- Be there at 11am for registration.
- Poker run riders depart at 1pm.
- About 300 people expected to attend.