Second Annual Childrens Ice Fishing Day

chubbdarter · #1 10-29-2012, 07:49 PM

First off....Thank you to everyone for all your help last year

This year its Feb 23rd at Chain Lakes.
Non competitive event for the invited children from specific clubs.
Catch and Release trout. Retention of suckers as supervised by SRD.
Food and Bevvies supplied for all.
Participation prizes for ALL the children.

Thanks Everyone

FISH STRONG

Mmtobias · #2 10-29-2012, 08:16 PM

Right on!! Not sure if I will be able to volunteer on that day, but I will definitely be contributing!!

Mmtobias · #3 10-29-2012, 08:49 PM

I will be donating 10% of sales from today until January 2013. We are a brand new online store so it may not be very much, but i think that it is important for the kids to have these mentors to teach them the enjoyment of the outdoors when they wouldnt normally have the chance. So, if you need some fishing gear or a christmas present for someone else and want to support this event, then check us out.
www.albertaoutdoorsports.com

Thanks to everyone involved, especially Chubb!

WayneChristie · #4 10-29-2012, 09:10 PM

me for sure and likely the missus as well. looking forward to it!

Kokanee9 · #5 10-29-2012, 10:24 PM

Count me in again for this year. Last year was great!

chubbdarter · #6 10-29-2012, 10:37 PM

Thank you everyone. alot of offers of goods coming in via pm's. some very vital components to the events success. I will let them post their offers incase they want to remain anonomous.

as we sit our volunteer list is near full, we have a couple larger groups of people commited to attend. Thanks to the calgary strike force police dept and to my daughter.

1 idea we are discussing in the directors discussion is the possibilty of getting hoodies for the children. Some kids were not dressed properly last year. Which is NO ones fault.

Would the public be interested in sponsoring a child by buying them a fishing hoody? Shimano, Rapala etc etc. If we buy medium or large sizes they can go over whatever the chikd is wearing. Yes the company logo ones arent cheap but they will make a nice take home gift for the kids.

The other option is I contact the tackle companies to see if we can get a break on costs and collect money....something im not totally keen on as it makes people question my doings.

This may also limit the amount of what they will donate if they are supplying hoodies at a discount, which is why we asked about the volunteer prize table.

I feel very strongly that the childs comfort is of high priority

WayneChristie · #7 10-30-2012, 06:27 PM

Im in for a hoody, I think thats another great idea.

chubbdarter · #8 11-01-2012, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mmtobias

I will be donating 10% of sales from today until January 2013. We are a brand new online store so it may not be very much, but i think that it is important for the kids to have these mentors to teach them the enjoyment of the outdoors when they wouldnt normally have the chance. So, if you need some fishing gear or a christmas present for someone else and want to support this event, then check us out.
www.albertaoutdoorsports.com

Thanks to everyone involved, especially Chubb!

Please provide a banner for us to fly at the event, thank you for your kindness.

chubbdarter · #9 11-01-2012, 11:33 PM

Anyone requiring a official letter to solicite donations please send me your email addy and i will send you a copy

chubbdarter · #10 11-01-2012, 11:52 PM

Thank You Dale, Pam and TWH Oilfield Services of Taber. Your true friends of the event and it will be so good to see you both again.

In fact it will be great to see all of the returnees this year. Lets Rock the lake with a great show again.

slivers86 · #11 02-23-2013, 07:42 PM

I'd personally like to thank each and every person who volunteered today, or contributed in any way what so ever to the event. Many, many happy faces, and many fish iced today.

Chubb & admin support team - great job! we could not ask for a better crew to organize such a great event.

It was very nice to meet the north crew, and nice to see a few faces that I haven't crossed paths with since last year.

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Oh, and North Zone peeps - I've already put the wednesday night thing in the fiances mind, we shall see how it works

Dale S · #12 02-23-2013, 09:01 PM

A great day for sure.We caught 2 fish in our tent.But the most fun my group had was when a couple suckers ruffed up the under water camera.The suckers put on quite a show.All the kids looked good in there hoodies.Thanks everyone,for a day to remember.

Tcw · #13 02-23-2013, 10:23 PM

For where we where and how it was yesterday, I was a little worried. But the day was perfect!!!
Fish were caught,, kids were great, and the event went over perfect.

I did not get to personally meet all of our help, but , I for one would like to say Thank You!!

As one member of ower fine little group, I AM PROUD OF OUR DAY!!!

Thank You all, to all our members and to all AO members that helped us out!

Tcw · #14 02-23-2013, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcw

For where we where and how it was yesterday, I was a little worried. But the day was perfect!!!
Fish were caught,, kids were great, and the event went over perfect.

I did not get to personally meet all of our help, but , I for one would like to say Thank You!!

As one member of ower fine little group, I AM PROUD OF OUR DAY!!!

Thank You all, to all our members and to all AO members that helped us out!

AND A BIG THANK YOU , TO ALL of our major sponsors and donators.
Would not be able to do this with out them!!

Mudslide · #15 02-24-2013, 12:40 AM

It's humbling to be associated with such an amazing group of quality people. The kids had a blast. That's what it was all about. You guys/gals ROCK!