FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
David Bickerstaff, Director and Vice President, Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation
Phone: 903-340-9502
Email:
[email protected]
FIRST ANNUAL CEDAR CREEK WHITE BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT
Mabank, Texas; February 18, 2019: The Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation ("CCVF") announced today its first annual fishing tournament will be held on May 18, 2019. The net proceeds from the tournament will benefit the supported veteran's associations.
"In addition to our other fund raisers including the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show and the annual golf tournament, we have now added an annual fishing tournament", stated Lyn Thomas, CCVF President. "We are pleased to partner with Dennis Christian, George ("FastGuy") Malik and BigCrappie.Com Guide Service."
Starting February 18, 2019, the tournament details and registration information can be found below or go to www.ccveteransfoundation.org and click on the Hooked on Veterans event in the events tab.
About CCVF: Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation mission is to "honor the courageous men and women who have served to protect our freedoms by providing financial support for those agencies responsible for their care and nurture. Our core focus is assisting the wounded, injured and disabled - both Active Duty & Veterans, within the Northeast Texas Region". The principal fundraising activities for CCVF are the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake airshow and our annual golf classic. Currently CCVF supports Fisher House, Hope For The Warriors and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. All proceeds from the fundraisers are distributed to our supported charities. CCVF is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Please go to www.ccveteransfoundation.org to learn more.
FIRST ANNUAL CEDAR CREEK WHITE BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT
WHERE: Log Cabin boat ramp and grounds
WHEN: May 18, 2019
TIME: Registration at 5 AM
HOURS: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WEIGH-IN: Noon
FISH FRY: Free fish fry meal for all contestants following the weigh-in
COST: $50- adults and $10- children (12 years old or younger)
PRIZES:
Door prizes and an auction will be held following the weigh-in
Adult division prizes*: (Children's Division winners will receive a trophy and prize (not cash))
Total weight for 5 white bass:
1st Place $1,000
2nd place $600
3rd Place $400
For largest white bass: $100
*Estimates based on at least 100 entries
TOURNAMENT RULES: On February 18, 2019, you may find the tournament rules on www.ccveteransfoundation.org and click on Hooked on Veterans in the events tab.
REGISTRATION
Beginning Feb 18th- Log onto www.ccveteransfoundation.org, click on Hooked on Veterans in the events tab and complete the registration online. You can pay your registration fee online. You may al