djcody Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Hey there fellow Ohio Riders, I wanted to give you all a heads up and let you know about a poker run I am working on at the present time. I am sure you all remember John H McConnell, but in case u dont.... He was founder of Worthington Industries and the founding owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets. His son now has them. Mr Mac as he was called by friends, was a wonderful man and had a heart of gold. He gave to the community in every way he could. Some examples is the addition of the amphitheater at the Columbus Zoo, the expansion of the McConnell Heart Hospital to Riverside just to name some. It has been a while since his passing and I want his charitable legacy to continue and will put on this annual event. It is still in the planning stages and collection donations for raffle prizes. The event will be on Aug 18th and start at the McConnell Park at the Worthington Industries complex at end of Dearborn Dr.If there is any businesses out there that would like to sponsor this event, please contact me. Currently in talks with A D Farrow and if it works out, there will be a great party at the end of it. I would appreciate any help we can get. The proceeds go to the Blue Jackets Foundation and Worthington Cylinders Adopt a Family Christmas Program.Thanks, Cody Edited May 2, 2012 by djcody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Not my cup of tea, but good luck raising money. Hope this event will help you reach your goal(if you have one set) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcody Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Ok its official, the poker run will end at Centenial Park Harley Davidson and there will be a band from 2-5. Thanks AD Farrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 You work at Columbus or Westerville Cylinder, plant or office?Mr. Mac was a great businessman and an even better human being, had the pleasure of meeting him multiple times at work.One (of many) stories: Worthington Industries used to have an annual Christmas Party. Food, drink, Columbus Zoo petting zoo for the kids, and Santa would arrive via the Worthington Corporate Helicopter. All kids got a bag of gifts, and could get their picture taken sitting on Santa's lap.Who played Santa? Mr. Mac. He truly loved his employees and their families, and relished playing Santa.Oh, and he paid for everything out of his own (admittedly very deep) pockets. This wasn't some Corporate event that could be written off come tax time./Free bump for charity in the name of an awesome individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcody Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Yeah I remember them Christmas parties. I work at Columbus plant weldline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcody Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 http://www.facebook.com/JHMPokerRun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I usually only do one poker run a year, but i will forward this to my cruiser buddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06vulcan Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I should be off that saturday I will talk to my group that usually rides together to get them on board! Sounds like it will be a great time and it ends about 5 minutes from my house so that will be great! Just keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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djcody Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 The raffle will have some Blue Jackets memorabilia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcody Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 This run has been edited to the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Poker Run and the starting point has changed to A.D. Farrow Downtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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