The 2013 Poker Rally was held on Feb 9th at Lions Camp Dorset.

This is the 33rd rally which started in 1980. The Lions came on board in 2002 approx.

Conditions were the best they have been in the past several years, however a heavy snow storm in the GTA and most of southern Ontario made travel difficult for many. We had 147 rides and a total 208 for dinner including riders and volunteers.This was consistant with last year 164 riders and 211 for dinner in 2012.

Prize Winners:

1- Patti Gunter -Royal Flush $2,000 ( donated $1,000 back to the camp)

2-Rob Henry-4 Queens

3-Randy Mooney-4 nines

4-Ryan Medeiros--4 eights

5-Owen Rutledge-Full House (Aces&Queens)

6-Mike Kieffer-Ful House (Queens& nines)

7-Terri Brown-Full House (Jacks & Kings)

8-Wayne Brownlee-Full House (Jacks& threes)

9-Roger Rutledge-Full House (Jacks&twos)

10-Cori Mooney-Full House(Tens & Queens) -donated back

10-Logan Ellis-tied

Prize for most pledges was a 32 Inch TV which went to Peter Wright with total pledges of $2,935.

The 2014 OFSC Trail Permit draw winner was also Patti Gunter

The 50/50 Draw winner was Jim Soule $690 -Jim donated his winnings back to the camp


This annual event raises money for the Lions Camp who have been enabling dialysis patients and their families to enjoy a relaxing vacation while meeting all of their medical needs as well as helping the Tall Pines Snowmobile Club.

Job well done to the many volunteers as it takes a lot of dedication to put on a quality event like this year after year....there are too many of you to list !

This years Check Points were as follows thanks for participating !:

1-Big Wind Hunt Camp ( served pancakes and bacon)

2- Bill Weber Construction ( served hot dogs and chili)

3- Old Mill Marina

4-Mountain Trout House Marina (served chili)

5) Tower Hill Marina

We would also like to extend our appreciation to our many sponsors......

Make sure you don't miss this event next year which is usually held on a Saturday close to Valentines Day...we will post the date here when decided.