RFD: ROFB Charity

I agree with you that every individual needs to decide for
themselves...but this does not have to be public. At work, we do things
during the year to raise some money, then at Christmas, we find some
families that need some help, only they and us know about it...no
publicity, just people helping people is all. My thoughts along the line
might be to help some inner-city kids discover fishing, share what we
all love.
But like I said, I certainly respect your views, and anyone elses!
JK

No thats an idea I like.

Youth fishing opportunities. I'ld donate rods and old tackle for something
like that. I have too much stuff now.

How would you make something like that work?



"John Kerr" wrote in message
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I agree with you that every individual needs to decide for
themselves...but this does not have to be public. At work, we do things
during the year to raise some money, then at Christmas, we find some
families that need some help, only they and us know about it...no
publicity, just people helping people is all. My thoughts along the line
might be to help some inner-city kids discover fishing, share what we
all love.
But like I said, I certainly respect your views, and anyone elses!
JK

Just an idea...but....
What about having a break off of rofb like "rofb youth" org.
What about setting up a day before or after the tournament dedicated to
having fishing lessons for kids or kids tournament?
It might bring the media and more donations from local establishments.
And would definately peak the interests of the youth...
You could probably contact a local youth org or national one to get the word
out.


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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No thats an idea I like.

Youth fishing opportunities. I'ld donate rods and old tackle for
something
like that. I have too much stuff now.

How would you make something like that work?



"John Kerr" wrote in message
...
I agree with you that every individual needs to decide for
themselves...but this does not have to be public. At work, we do things
during the year to raise some money, then at Christmas, we find some
families that need some help, only they and us know about it...no
publicity, just people helping people is all. My thoughts along the line
might be to help some inner-city kids discover fishing, share what we
all love.
But like I said, I certainly respect your views, and anyone elses!
JK

It would be tough to organize something from scratch. I was thinking
about some existing youth programs that we could offer some assistance.
There are thousands of kid's fishing derbys around the country, and as
many youth organizations...finding one that could get the two in
algnment would be the goal, then offer what we could to help that effort
is what I think would make sense...and make me feel like I was giving
something back to the sport! It could be a combination of equiptment and
money...nothing grandious, just a small pay back for the good fortune
all of us enjoy in the ability to go "play" on the water. But I still
agree with Warren, it is an individual thing, and I don't want to "sell"
my opinion on it...just saying what I feel is all.
JK

"John Kerr" wrote in message
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It would be tough to organize something from scratch. I was thinking
about some existing youth programs that we could offer some assistance.
There are thousands of kid's fishing derbys around the country, and as
many youth organizations...finding one that could get the two in
algnment would be the goal, then offer what we could to help that effort
is what I think would make sense...and make me feel like I was giving
something back to the sport! It could be a combination of equiptment and
money...nothing grandious, just a small pay back for the good fortune
all of us enjoy in the ability to go "play" on the water. But I still
agree with Warren, it is an individual thing, and I don't want to "sell"
my opinion on it...just saying what I feel is all.
JK


It is extremely hard to keep a charity going when you have hands on people.
Almost impossible for a nationwide maybe 100 person Internet based group. I
used to be a committee member for a local Ducks Unlimited chapter. A lot of
work. Eventually, to many DU chapters in the surrounding area, And not
enough buck for the bang. Most of us likely have our pet charities. Some
we give money to, others we give time and money. To do a ROFB charity. How
do you sell the idea to sponsors? How much bang for their buck are they
going to get? How do you pick a charitable goal? One that keeps on
ticking. For a bass fishing group, collect an extra fee for the tourneys
and give it to a fisheries student at some Univ. studying Fisheries
management, marine biology - bass especially. is one idea.
Bill

B.A.S.S. Federation clubs run CastingKids events all over the country, and
this upcoming season will feature an organized youth circuit & a youth
championship run in conjunction with the Bass Masters Classic. My
Federation, New Jersey, even has active junior chapters. Check out the
Youth Page on the NJBF site:

http://www.njbassfed.org/index_files/page0017.htm

Warren
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http://www.warrenwolk.com/



"John Kerr" wrote in message
...
It would be tough to organize something from scratch. I was thinking
about some existing youth programs that we could offer some assistance.
There are thousands of kid's fishing derbys around the country, and as
many youth organizations...finding one that could get the two in
algnment would be the goal, then offer what we could to help that effort
is what I think would make sense...and make me feel like I was giving
something back to the sport! It could be a combination of equiptment and
money...nothing grandious, just a small pay back for the good fortune
all of us enjoy in the ability to go "play" on the water. But I still
agree with Warren, it is an individual thing, and I don't want to "sell"
my opinion on it...just saying what I feel is all.
JK