News Joint Events invites all Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, and ancillary businesses to participate in the inaugural News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser. News Joint Scholarships will support students attending or wanting to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Oakton College cannabis programs. Preference for the scholarships will be given to applicants who demonstrate significant financial need, a passion for the plant, and a clear vision for their future careers in the cannabis industry.

News Joint Scholarship Fundraiser is scheduled for 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 17 at Emerald Dispensary and Lounge and is free to attend. The event includes outdoor vending and an indoor Texas Hold ‘em tournament that involves representatives from Illinois cannabis brands, dispensaries, ancillary businesses, and individual supporters of the cannabis community. No Texas Hold ‘em experience needed to participate. To donate an entry fee to enter a representative player or players into the Texas Hold ‘em Tournament, please contact Jason Brown at editor@illinoisnewsjoint.com.

Representative players are expected to wear branded swag (shirts, hats, etc.) while playing at the poker table. No cash prizes. The top three tournament finishers will receive a trophy and a VIP Swag Bag full of products, swag, and coupons. Fourth through tenth place finishers and the Second Chance Game winner also receive Swag Bags prizes. Bounty Prizes will be given to players who knock out of the tournament a Bounty Player. Bounty Players, preferably, will be executive management, so to add to the fun, we strongly encourage senior management positions to participate in the tournament.

Outdoor vending starts at 11 a.m. and continues throughout the tournament. Representative players must check in at the lounge before 1 p.m. The tournament begins at 2 p.m. and ends when a tournament champion is crowned. Outdoor food vendors will be announced soon.

Net proceeds from donations go toward News Joint Scholarships. For questions about the event, scholarships, and/or donations, contact Jason Brown at the above email.

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