Captain Mike Glover has been able to move the date of the Fishing with Troops event to June 27th. This way the event as previously planned will not conflict with pre-fishing for the MSC June tournament. Please let Captain Mike know if you will be available to help.
Planning for the 2014 Troop Appreciation event has gone well. We have confirmed we will be taking 65 active duty troops and 15 wounded warriors. Twenty-seven (27) boat captains will be needed to accommodate the head count planned.
To minimize scheduling conflicts and maximize access to boat captains an adjustment to the GO DATE of event is necessary. The new go date for troop appreciation event is June 27th (back up date July 11th). PLEASE check your calendars and send me a note confirming your continued participation OR desire to sign up.
See update below of tasks completed thus far :
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Event Location Secured - Rusty Anchor / Lighthouse Marine (no charge to launch boat or park).
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Bait - 5 dozen herring will be provided to all boat captains (no charge). Bait will be available to boat captains at Lighthouse Marine the morning of trip.
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Lunch - will be served to all participants & supporters (no charge). Charlie Nichols will be providing all food (BBQ chicken, green beans, slaw).
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Sheriff / DNR Support - will be available to assist the day of event.
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Chase Boats & Photography - four volunteers committed to task.
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Fish Cleaning - three volunteers committed to task.
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Shoreline Coordinators - eight volunteers signed up.
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Media Coverage - radio & print coverage scheduled. TV to be determined.
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Breakfast Items - Paul & Brenda Shealy have volunteered to provide coffee & biscuits for troops & boat captains the morning of trip.
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Sponsors - commitments have been rec’d from numerous companies and individuals.
Planning committee for 2014 event - Bill Strong, DW Eggleston & Mike Glover
Expect next Update April 15, 2014.
Captain Mike <"))><
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