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NJPPC Names Tom Anselmi 2007 Performance Powerboater of the Year!
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Toms River, NJ March 3rd, 2008 - The New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club (NJPPC) recently hosted it's annual Atlantic City Winter Party at Trump Marina Hotel & Casino. On that evening it was announced that member Tom Anselmi (Tom A. - on OSO) was to be inducted into NJPPC's Hall of Fame as it's 2007 Performance Powerboater of the Year.
Tom first joined NJPPC back in 2000 and attended his first poker run with club the same year. Prior to joining NJPPC, Tom was an active offshore racer as member of Kamikaze Racing Team that was based out of the Jersey Shore. When Tom first joined NJPPC, he owned a 22' Donzi Classic. After extensive engine modifications that included a supercharger, he had the fastest 22' on Barnegat Bay. Tom campaigned his 22' Donzi Classic "driving it like he stole it" until a few stringers and bulkheads gave way after relentless hours of use. It was at that time Tom knew it was time to sell the boat to someone with great fiberglass talents and move up to something a little bigger. In 2003, Tom moved up to a brand new 29' Kryptonite. Tom knew that he could put the Kryptonite to the test since he watched the same make and model boat win numerous offshore races and championships on the racing circuit under the name Typhoon Racing. Once again, Tom was not satisfied with stock power so he took the supercharged 502 out of the Donzi and had it refreshed from "top to bottom." Once completed, Tom actively campaigned the 29' Kryptonite on the NJPPC poker run circuit and also traveled as far as Canada to attend the 1000 Islands Poker Run. As content as Tom was with his 29' Kryptonite he started to set his sights on his dream boat. Being partial to a sit down boat he began combing classified ads for a sit down 38-42' boat. After an extensive search and numerous negotiations he went back to his Donzi roots and last fall Tom purchased a 38ft Donzi ZR Competition that is powered with a pair of Mercury Racing 575's. Tom took delivery of his dream boat at the Poker Runs America Sarasota Poker Run. The helicopter photos of his new 38' boat were outshined by huge smile Tom had while driving! Besides Tom's passion for performance boating what makes Tom stand out is his never ending positive attitude. Tom is one of the few performance boaters that doesn't miss a beat when the mechanical gremlins arise. When the gremlins appear, allot of people put their heads down and decide not to go to a given event but not Tom Anselmi. Tom's attitude is "oh well I will deal with that on Monday - who can I jump on with?" With him having that attitude he is welcome on almost everyone's boat. This is a shining example of his passion and his love of performance boating. Tom also has a huge heart. Since joining NJPPC Tom has been a part of Shore Dreams For Kids every year. He has given countless boat rides to Shore Dreams attendees year after year. Once again, if his boat is not ready on Shore Dreams day he is on the docks helping lift physically challenged attendees in and out of boats. Tom's passion, good nature, dedication to NJPPC and overall amazingly positive persona is the reason why Tom was selected to receive the 2007 NJ Performance Powerboat Club Performance Powerboater of the Year award. Tom enjoys NJPPC so much he comically says "NJPPC is not a boating club. NJPPC is a social club with a boating problem." Tom exemplifies what New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club is all about and what the club stands for. He shares everyone's passion for performance powerboating as well as being an ambassador of kindness, good will and generosity. Tom is all deserving of being named 2007 NJPPC's Performance Powerboater of the Year. About NJ Performance Powerboat Club The New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club (NJPPC) was founded in 1999 and has over 200 members. The NJPPC is a members-run club that's charter is to provide its members with top quality Poker Runs and other exciting events. It enthusiastically welcomes a broad cross-section of performance powerboaters to join the club. Its schedule is planned considering both smaller and larger boats. Consequently, its membership spans from owners of 18' to 50' boats! Distinct from other Poker Run organizations, the club chooses to limit the number of event participants to assure safety, promote camaraderie and to facilitate a well-run, enjoyable day for all involved. The limited number also affords access to the highest quality marine facilities such as Trump Marina Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. The club has no profit motivation prompting it to host the biggest events - but it is strongly motivated to run the best events and in that way, everybody profits! NJPPC membership is required to participate in the club Poker Runs. For further information please visit the club's website at: http://www.njppc.com. NJPPC can be contacted via telephone at 732 674-2946, via email at [email protected] or via mail at: Dave Patnaude - President, NJPPC, 604 North End Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753. |
Great choice! A super, super guy!
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Congratulations Tommy, you deserve it.
Besides Tom's passion for performance boating what makes Tom stand out is his never ending positive attitude. Tom is one of the few performance boaters that doesn't miss a beat when the mechanical gremlins arise. I've seen Tom deal with some gremlins first hand, and never stop smiling. We could all take a page from his book. |
I have been with Tom many times and he always has a smile on his face and through thick and thin he keeps the same composer. As a freind he is a hell of a guy and I never heard a bad anything come out of his mouth, he is helpfull, cares and is a great freind.. Congradulations Tommy.
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Tom A. rocks. I feel lucky to call him a friend.
Congratulations, Tom. |
Come on guys he's always smileing because of all the hot girls that are around him. LOL. "Tom is a GREAT GUY and I have had plenty of time hanging around with Tom weather at a poker run or a boat show Tom is a true Performance boater every year. :drink:
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Originally Posted by bojoe2
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I have had plenty of time hanging around with Tom weather at a poker run or a boat show Tom is a true Performance boater every year. :drink:
Tommy - you da' man! |
Dave I Was trying to keep it clean LOL :drink:
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Thank You Dave and all of NJPPC!
I can't tell you how much this award means to me. I was so shocked that night that I couldn't even say anything on the podium. It is an honor just to be a part of NJPPC. There is no other club that has been as proactive in increasing safety while maintaining the fun and I commend the entire club for making that possible. Since day one, I have always felt welcome even when I had the smallest boat and one of the lowest budgets. (Maybe it had something to do with having the biggest crew pound for pound!) I am proud to be a part of this club but even more so of all the close friendships that I have because of it. Thank you all, you know who you are, who are like a second family (as dysfunctional as it might be)! Sincerely, Tom Anselmi NJPPC PPOTY 2007 :boat: My rides through the years: |
Originally Posted by bojoe2
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Dave I Was trying to keep it clean LOL :drink:
I may be a nice guy but I am no angel!:evilb::evilb::evilb: |
This jacks for you :drink:
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Congrats Tom!! Cant wait to run with your new ride this year!!
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Well deserved Tom ! Congrats! :drink:
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Beware Matt T is here and he is like the devil :D
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Originally Posted by Tom A.
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Thank You Dave and all of NJPPC!
I can't tell you how much this award means to me. I was so shocked that night that I couldn't even say anything on the podium. It is an honor just to be a part of NJPPC. There is no other club that has been as proactive in increasing safety while maintaining the fun and I commend the entire club for making that possible. Since day one, I have always felt welcome even when I had the smallest boat and one of the lowest budgets. (Maybe it had something to do with having the biggest crew pound for pound!) I am proud to be a part of this club but even more so of all the close friendships that I have because of it. Thank you all, you know who you are, who are like a second family (as dysfunctional as it might be)! Sincerely, Tom Anselmi NJPPC PPOTY 2007 :boat: My rides through the years: |
Nice Job Bulldog
Mike |
Originally Posted by Tom A.
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My rides through the years:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m...C/JS2190cw.jpg |
Originally Posted by sharkeymarine
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4' ers in a 14' boat = 12' ers in a 42' boat!:party-smiley-004: Offshore racing sea-doo style! |
Originally Posted by Tom A.
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My kidneys are still trying to forget that day!
4' ers in a 14' boat = 12' ers in a 42' boat!:party-smiley-004: |
Originally Posted by Matt Trulio
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Tom A. rocks. I feel lucky to call him a friend.
Congratulations, Tom. |
congrats tom!! looking forward to seeing you on the water this year in your new ride
carmine |
Originally Posted by bojoe2
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is this the 1st sighting of Matt since Florida he must of been working real hard on the new article LOL:drink:
I am honored to be one of only 6 posts from Matt, especially after that bar tab we left him........:ernaehrung004: Always great to hang with my friend Matt and his brother! |
Originally Posted by Tom A.
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That is going to be some article........:party-smiley-004:
I am honored to be one of only 6 posts from Matt, especially after that bar tab we left him:readinghelp::readinghelp::D........:ernaehrung004 : Always great to hang with my friend Matt and his brother! |
Anything for my New Jersey brothers. And sisters. And Albert. And Dean. And a bunch of people I didn't know who, for some reason, kept thanking me.
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Congrats Tom
your friends, Team Kaos |
Matt: Good Times are always had when all us brothers get together. I will always come to Islamorada as long as you and your brother are there, we would be lost without the limo drive to Key West with You, John, Tom A, BoJoe, Bob and my wife that puts up with me. Now she believes I am the Devil. YOU.....YOU...... Hey Tom next year my boat down in Islamorada. Boy I love this crew. We have to get Matt to get up here for the Atlantic City Poker Run.
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Matt is afraid of the legendry New Jersey Devil and probably never make it to NJ :evilb: :evilb: the Devil
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Guys,
This poker run is an official "annual." John (my bro.) and I won't miss it. Huge thanks to Bob Christie, who is among the most generous and gracious people I know, and an amazing friend. (He's also pretty good with a wrench and is most creative with the language when emptying a sea strainer.) So to Bob, Frank, Melissa, Joe, Tom A., Anthony, Jack, Crazy "A Few More Gallons Wouldn't Hurt" Charlie and everyone else who made this trip memorable, despite our strong efforts at various watering holes to erase all memory, thank you. As Bazooka Joe said, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Also as Bazooka Joe said, it took me a few days to get my head back together. And now, back to Tom A., a true gentleman who truly rocks. If really you want to honor him, next time you head to the Delano in Miami, wear shorts. When the doorman turns you away, tell him to pound sand. |
Originally Posted by Matt Trulio
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Guys,
This poker run is an official "annual." John (my bro.) and I won't miss it. Huge thanks to Bob Christie, who is among the most generous and gracious people I know, and an amazing friend. (He's also pretty good with a wrench and is most creative with the language when emptying a sea strainer.) So to Bob, Frank, Melissa, Joe, Tom A., Anthony, Jack, Crazy "A Few More Gallons Wouldn't Hurt" Charlie and everyone else who made this trip memorable, despite our strong efforts at various watering holes to erase all memory, thank you. As Bazooka Joe said, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Also as Bazooka Joe said, it took me a few days to get my head back together. And now, back to Tom A., a true gentleman who truly rocks. If really you want to honor him, next time you head to the Delano in Miami, wear shorts. When the doorman turns you away, tell him to pound sand. lollol thats what I said untill next year good night:party-smiley-004: im hideing |
Originally Posted by Matt Trulio
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And now, back to Tom A., a true gentleman who truly rocks. If really you want to honor him, next time you head to the Delano in Miami, wear shorts. When the doorman turns you away, tell him to pound sand.
Now you have to come out for the Atlantic City Poker Run so we can show you how we do it Jersey Style: Bob provides the kick-off party. Dave provides the run. I'll provide the libations. Lace provides the girls. Bazooka Joe provides the magic soup. (miracle anti-hangover) Anthony provides the entertainment. Frank is the Devil. No pants required! Always a great time with this crew. Only 106 days until the A/C Poker Run......not like I'm anxious or anything!:party-smiley-004: |
Thanks Carmine, Bobby V. and Mark V.
Can't wait for the summer! |
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