OTTAWA INSURANCE BROKERS’ (OIBA) 5TH ‘CHARITY OF CHOICE’ POKER, FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association (OIBA) held its 5th Annual ‘Charity of Choice’ Poker Event on Feb. 8, raising $30,500 in total for local charities (this figure includes $10,000 to charities chosen from the top four finalists). 180 players registered to compete with prizes for the winners and big money for their charity of choice. This year’s winners and charities were: 1st place: Sophie Lapointe: $5,000 for La Fondation (Gus Group table); 2nd place: Jeff King: $2,500 for Project Upstream; 3rd Place: Scott Sleightholm: $1,500 to Ride for Dad (Smith Petrie Carr & Scott table); 4th Place: Trudy Deline: $1,000 to WICC and (Economical table). OIBA notes that this charity fundraiser would not be possible without the generous support of our Corporate Sponsors and individuals who participated in this one-of-a-kind spectacular industry event.