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07/01/2023-MCMWTC YOUTH
SPORTS PROGRAM DONATION |
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06/14/2023-BRIDGPORT
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. DONATION |
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06/01/2020-SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTINUING EDUCATION
GRANTS AWARDED |
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03/17/2020-MCMWTC YOUTH
SPORTS PROGRAM DONATION |
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03/07/2020-BRIDGEPORT 4TH
OF JULY DONATION |
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10/28/2019-DONATION
PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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08/31/2019-BBQ FUNDRAISER AND WALKER RIVER CLEANUP |
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08/17/2019-NORTHERN MONO COUNTY HOSPICE DONATION |
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07/26/2019-SIERRA
WAVE RADIO'S 2019 FUNDRAISER AD |
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06/07/2019-COLLEGE
& CONTINUING ED. SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED AT CHS |
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05/28/2019-TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM RELEASE
DAY 2019 |
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03/02/2019-BRIDGEPORT 4TH OF JULY DONATION |
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12/05/2018-DONATION PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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08/21/2018-SIERRA WAVE NEWS-TV FUNDRAISER PROMO |
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08/10/2018-SIERRA
WAVE RADIO'S 2018 FUNDRAISER AD |
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07/28/2018-NORTHERN MONO COUNTY HOSPICE
DONATION |
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07/04/2018-FMF
REPRESENTS IN BRIDGEPORT INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE |
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06/01/2018-COLLEGE &
CONTINUING ED. SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESENTED AT CHS & LVHS |
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05/30/2018-TROUT IN
THE CLASSROOM RELEASE DAY!! |
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09/02/2017-8TH ANNUAL WESTERN NIGHT FUNDRAISER |
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08/24/2017-SIERRA WAVE
RADIO'S 2017 FUNDRAISER AD |
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04/27/2017-BRIDGEPORT 4TH
OF JULY DONATION |
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08/27/2016-SIERRA WAVE
RADIO'S 2016 FUNDRAISER AD |
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06/02/2016-"TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM"
FISH RELEASE DAY! |
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06/02-03/16-SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESENTED AT COLEVILLE & LEE VINING |
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08/28/2015-SIERRA WAVE
RADIO'S 2015 FUNDRAISER AD |
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08/30/2014-5TH ANNUAL BARBEQUE AND CONCERT FUNDRAISER |
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08/22/2014-SIERRA WAVE
RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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06/06/2014-SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESENTED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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06/05/2014-SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESENTED AT LEE VINING HIGH SCHOOL |
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03/01/2014-BRIDGEPORT 4TH
OF JULY DONATION |
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10/29/2013-DONATION PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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10/25/2013-FMF PARTNERS WITH AMAZON SMILE |
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09/02/2013-3RD ANNUAL WALKER RIVER CLEANUP |
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08/31/2013-4TH ANNUAL BARBEQUE AND CONCERT
FUNDRAISER |
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08/21/2013-SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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07/08/2013-FISH-O-RAMA SWINGS F-O-R THE BLEACHERS! |
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06/05/2013-"TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM" FISH RELEASE DAY! |
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04/18/2013-THE
TROUT HAVE HATCHED! |
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04/11/2013-"TROUT
IN THE CLASSROOM" PROJECT IS UNDER WAY! |
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03/16/2013-FMF
PRESENTS CHECK TO BRIDGEPORT 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE |
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12/04/2012-BBQ
FUNDRAISER CHECK PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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09/03/2012-2ND ANNUAL WALKER RIVER CLEANUP
& PIG ROAST |
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09/01/2012-3RD ANNUAL BARBEQUE AND CONCERT
FUNDRAISER |
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08/18/2012-FUNDRAISER RADIO AD ON BISHOP,
CALIFORNIA'S KIBS-FM |
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08/16/2012-SIERRA WAVE
RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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07/15/2012-FMF FUNDS BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL PROJECT |
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06/18/2012-FISH-O-RAMA
KEEPS ON COMIN'! |
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06/01/2012-SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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05/30/2012-SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED AT LEE VINING HIGH SCHOOL |
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01/15/2012-FISH-O-RAMA DELIVERS AGAIN! |
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12/05/2011-BBQ
FUNDRAISER CHECK PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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09/05/2011-WALKER
RIVER CLEANUP & PIG ROAST |
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09/03/2011-WESTERN
NIGHT BARBEQUE AND CONCERT FUNDRAISER |
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08/20/2011-WESTERN
NIGHT FUNDRAISER AD ON SIERRA WAVE |
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07/30/2011-BOB SIMMS INTERVIEWS FMF TREASURER
CARMINE DECICCO |
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06/20/2011-FISH-O-RAMA LENDS A BIG HELPING HAND |
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05/27/2011-SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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05/26/2011-SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT LEE VINING HIGH SCHOOL |
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05/01/2011-FMF DONATES PITCHING MACHINE TO LITTLE
LEAGUE |
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11/19/2010-BFEF
PRESENTS PLAQUE TO FMF |
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10/02/2010-BBQ
FUNDRAISER CHECK PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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09/08/2010-FMF
JOINS FACEBOOK |
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09/04/2010-WESTERN BBQ & CONCERT FUNDRAISER |
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08/31/2010-WESTERN OUTDOOR NEWS FUNDRAISER ARTICLE |
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06/21/2010-FISH-O-RAMA BRINGS HOME THE BACON |
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06/11/2010-SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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06/09/2010-SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT EASTERN SIERRA ACADEMY |
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03/02/2010-BRIAN BERRY KICKS OFF
2010 FUND RAISING SEASON |
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10/12/2009-CHECK PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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06/05/2009-FISH-O-RAMA
JOINS FORCES WITH FMF |
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06/04/2009-SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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06/03/2009-SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED AT EASTERN SIERRA ACADEMY |
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04/07/2009-FMF
GETS INK FROM STRELNECK IN WESTERN OUTDOOR NEWS |
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10/01/2008-FISHIN MISSION OKLAHOMA CHAPTER
BECOMES FMF SPONSOR |
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06/05/2008-FMF
IS OFFICIAL! SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT ESA
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07/01/2023 MCMWTC YOUTH SPORTS
PROGRAM DONATION |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation is proud to support
the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center's Youth Sports Program again
this year with a $1,000 donation! This helps the children of the
soldiers on base to participate in a number of sports programs. and is a
great program for our military families, and we're honored to have the
opportunity to help again this year!
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06/14/2023 BRIDGPORT VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPT. DONATION |
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The timing was perfect: We were in
Bridgeport celebrating our 50th Annual Fishin' Mission when
we heard about the Fire Department's need for updated gear.
At our Fishin' Mission Foundation Annual Board Meeting, we
unanimously voted to donate $5,000 to the Bridgeport Fire
Department to fund the purchase of their first ten new
structure helmets!
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06/01/2020 SCHOLARSHIPS &
CONTINUING EDUCATION GRANTS AWARDED |
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Due to
Covid-19 considerations, graduation ceremonies and award
presentations needed to be handled differently this year. The
FMF/FOR scholarships and grants were awarded via email and postal
mail to get them into the hands of recipients, and on behalf of the
Fishin' Mission Foundation and Fish-O-Rama, we offer our sincere
congratulations! Pictures and more info about this year's recipients
can be found at our Facebook page
HERE!
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03/17/2020 MCMWTC YOUTH SPORTS
PROGRAM DONATION |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation is proud to support
the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center's Youth Sports Program again
this year with a $1,500 donation! This program allows the children of the
soldiers on base to participate in a number of sports programs, and last year we
were able to help 86 kids participate in three different sports. It's a
great program for our military families, and we're honored to have the
opportunity to help this year with an increased donation!
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03/07/2020 BRIDGEPORT 4TH OF JULY
DONATION |
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At the annual Bridgeport 4th of
July fund raiser on March 7th, Jim Reid, owner of Ken's Sporting
Goods and FMF VP, presented Lynda Pemberton and the 4th of July
Committee with a $500 donation, in support of the event and the
associated fireworks show, for the 8th consecutive year! Best wishes
to everyone in the Bridgeport community for another great 4th of
July celebration! |
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10/28/2019 DONATION PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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Our 10th Annual Western BBQ & Concert
over the Labor Day weekend was another sellout and huge success.
After all the accounting was done, we were able to contribute
$6,000 to Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation, which included
$1,000 in designated funds from our fishing group partners -
Fish O Rama! FMF Vice President Jim Reid (L) was happy to
present a BIG check to BFEF board member Ray Robles (R). Thanks
to everyone for all of your support! |
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08/31/2019
BBQ FUNDRAISER AND WALKER RIVER CLEANUP |
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The sold out event featured a night of great music with
Locked-N-Loaded, making their third appearance at our
Western Night Fundraiser! A fantastic barbeque was provided by
CoCoMoes Q,
a family
business located in Gardnerville, NV, and
raffles
for thousands of dollars worth of prizes, including this year's grand
prize, a Pit Boss Austin
XL Wood Pellet Grill !!
The BBQ was followed on Labor
Day by a very successful Ninth Annual Walker River Cleanup! Check
out lots of great pics of the events on our Facebook page with these
llinks:
BBQ
CLEANUP
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08/17/2019
NORTHERN MONO COUNTY HOSPICE DONATION |
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Northern Mono County Hospice held a luau themed fund raiser this
month, and FMF was happy to be able to help out with a donation for
$1,000! Such a worthy and important local
organization that deserves our attention and support all year long!
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07/26/2019
SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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With
only a little more than a month to go until the 10th Annual Western BBQ & Concert,
we will
soon be putting the word out on the radio waves.
We will have scheduled radio spots on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM)
that will be running the last week of August right up until the event on
August 31st.
Get your tickets now Sierra Wave listeners! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from
CoCoMoes Q, or the great music from
Locked-N-Loaded! Click
here to hear the
advertisement
now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave. See our
Facebook page for more info and updates!
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06/07/2019 COLLEGE & CONTINUING ED. SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED AT CHS |
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For the 11th straight
year, the Fishin' Mission Foundation, now in association with
Fish-O-Rama, another great fishin' group, was proud to present
$1,000 individual scholarships to five 2019 high school graduates as
well as two continuing scholarships for previous high school
graduates that continue their studies.
Andy Hollinger (far left) and Bruce
Blauvelt (far right), from Fish-O-Rama, made the presentations to
five new Coleville High School graduates from the Bridgeport
Community. More info on the students, and pictures of
the presentations, at our
page!
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05/28/2019
TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM RELEASE DAY 2019 |
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Teacher Suzanne Scholl's
Bridgeport Elementary School class released the trout that they had
hatched in their classroom while studying biology and ecology, as
part of the Trout in the Classroom Program that FMF has supported
since 2013. Lots more info and great pictures of the annual
event at our
page!
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03/02/2019 BRIDGEPORT 4TH OF JULY DONATION |
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The Bridgeport 4th of July Fundraising
event was a great success! The Fishin' Mission Foundation was
pleased to contribute a $500 donation
to support the effort, and our VP Jim Reid presented a BIG check to Lynda
Pemberton of Bridgeport!
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12/05/2018 DONATION PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation has made a
donation of $6,000 to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation to
help them continue to support the Bridgeport fishing experience!
These funds were partially from our Labor Day Western Night
fundraising event and partially from a designation from one of our
FMF partners, Fish-O-Rama! FMF VP Jim Reid presents the BIG check to
Ray Robles of BFEF.
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08/21/2018
SIERRA WAVE NEWS-TV FUNDRAISER PROMO |
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Sierra Wave News-TV did a VERY nice PSA promo for the 2018 FMF BBQ &
Western Night Fundraiser, and you can check it out right
HERE!
Hat tip to Sierra Wave!
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08/10/2018
SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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With
only about 3 weeks to go until the 9th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, will
soon be putting the word out on the radio waves.
We will have scheduled radio spots on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM)
that will be running the last week of August right up until the event on
September 1st.
Get your tickets now Sierra Wave listeners! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from
Locked-N-Loaded! Click
here to hear the
advertisement
now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave. See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates! |
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07/28/2018 NORTHERN MONO COUNTY
HOSPICE DONATION |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation is proud to support the new Northern
Mono County Hospice Program, and had the opportunity to make a
$2,000 contribution today to help them with their start-up expenses
for this very important local service. Our check was presented by
Jim Reid (VP) and Carmine DeCicco (Treasurer), to three of the
directors of NMCH. |
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07/04/2018 FMF REPRESENTS IN BRIDGEPORT INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE |
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The FMF takes part in the 2018 Bridgeport Independence Day Parade
with a float representing the Fishin' Mission Foundation and 45
Years of The Fishin' Mission! It was a great day and a fun
celebration for all involved! Check out some more pics and a
video at our
Facebook page
here!
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06/01/2018 COLLEGE & CONTINUING ED. SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESENTED AT CHS & LVHS |
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Bruce Blauvelt, of fellow fishing group Fish O Rama, presented $1,000 College
Scholarships to Susana Castellon, Destiny Reese, and Abigail Wicker,
all graduating from Coleville High School, as well as a $1,000
scholarship to
Rosalie Burch at Lee Vining High School!
Emma Lowery and
Nayeli Zamarippa both received
$1,000 Continuing Education Scholarships this
year! Congratulations to them all! For more pictures and info,
please see our Facebook page
HERE! |
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05/30/2018 TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM RELEASE DAY!! |
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Bridgeport Elementary School teacher
Suzanne Scholl and her students, along with DFW Representatives Jim
Erdman, Whitney Philbrook, and Jane Lester, anticipate the relase
190 fingerling trout into Robinson Creek!
FMF loves sponsoring, and being involved with, this ongoing project,
and is very appreciative of the support from
Calif. Dept. of Fish &
Wildlife! Many more pictures available at
our Facebook page
HERE!
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09/02/2017 8TH ANNUAL WESTERN NIGHT FUNDRAISER |
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The 8th Annual Western Night Fundraiser was sold out before
the big day even arrived, and it was another huge success!
Many thanks to everyone that helps make our event such a great one
every year!
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08/24/2017
SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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With
only about a week to go until the 8th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are now putting the word out on the radio waves.
We have scheduled a radio spot on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM)
that will run from 8/25-9/2, so get your tickets now Sierra Wave
fans! Don't miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from
Locked-N-Loaded! Click
here to hear the
advertisement
now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave. See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates!
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04/27/2017 BRIDGEPORT 4TH OF JULY DONATION |
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The Bridgeport 4th of July Fundraising
event was a great success! The Fishin' Mission Foundation was
pleased to present a $500 donation
to support the effort, as
evidenced by our VP Jim Reid presenting a BIG check to Lynda
Pemberton!
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08/27/2016
SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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With
only a week to go until the 7th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are now on the radio waves!
We've scheduled a radio spot on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM)
that will run from 8/26 until the event on
9/3, so get your tickets now SW fans! Don't miss out on the BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from
Terry Sheets Band! Click
here to hear the
advertisement
now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave. See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates!
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06/02/2016
"TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM"
FISH RELEASE DAY! |
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For the 4th year, with assistance from
both the California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and Trout Unlimited,
the Fishin' Mission Foundation has supported the Bridgeport
Elementary School's "Trout in the Classroom" program. This program
gives the kids a chance to hatch and raise trout in their classroom,
while learning about environmental responsibility, biology, and
water conservation, and culminates in the release of the trout in
local waters.
MANY more great pics available at our Facebook site by clicking
here!
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06/02-03/16 SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED AT COLEVILLE & LEE VINING |
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This past June, the Fishin Mission
Foundation, in conjunction with partner fishin' group Fish-O-Rama,
awarded $3,000 in scholarships to graduating students at both Lee
Vining and Coleville High Schools. Clockwise from top left: Ian
Clemons, Julie Harris, Sydney Beard, and Emma Lowery. An additional
$4,000, as Continuing Education awards, was presented to current
Bridgeport college students Aide Merito-Pina, Jamie Annett, Kendall
Miranda Sturdivant, and Conner Yost. We have now awarded $38,000 in
scholarships since our start in 2008! Click
here for more pics and info at our Facebook site!
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08/28/2015
SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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With less than
two weeks until the 6th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are now putting the word out on the radio waves.
We have scheduled a radio spot on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM)
that will run from Friday, August 28th right up until the event on
September 5th.
Get your tickets now Sierra Wave listeners! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from
Terry Sheets Band! Click
here to hear the
advertisement
now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave. See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates!
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08/30/2014 5TH ANNUAL BARBEQUE AND CONCERT FUNDRAISER |
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This
year's sold out event featured a night of "Swingin' California
Country Music" with the
Slade Rivers Band,
another great barbeque from Billy & Sue Ruiz of
Cowboy Flavor, and
raffles
for thousands of dollars worth of great prizes! There are LOTS
of great pics of the festivities on our
Facebook page, so be sure to check them out!
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08/22/2014
SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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With less than
two weeks until the 5th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we'll be
running our radio ad on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM)
from 8/22-8/30, so get your tickets now! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from
Slade Rivers Band. Click
here to hear the
advertisement
now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave. See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates!
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06/06/2014
SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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President Gary Walker presents two $1,250 scholarships at Coleville High
School |
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Matt Algeo will be attending Cuesta Community College, and will then
transfer to a 4 year college. His major will be in Archaeology, with
an emphasis on Geology, which will allow him to travel.
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Miranda Sturdivant is this year's
Valedictorian at CHS, and she will be attending Azusa Pacific
University to pursue a degree in Nursing.
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06/05/2014
SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED AT LEE VINING HIGH SCHOOL |
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FMF
President Gary Walker presents two $1,250 scholarships at Lee Vining High
School |
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Nayeli
Zamarripa will be attending Santa Barbara Community College before
transferring to a 4 year school in order to earn a degree in
Administration of Justice, with an emphasis on Criminology. Her goal
is to become a crime scene investigator.
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Tylor
Pemberton will be attending Cuesta Community College. After college
he would like to eventually join a police task force to work his way
up to either SWAT or an FBI Hostage Rescue Team.
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03/01/2014 BRIDGEPORT 4TH OF JULY DONATION |
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The Bridgeport 4th of July Fundraising
event was a great success! The Fishin' Mission Foundation was
pleased to present a $500 donation
to support the effort, as
evidenced by our VP Jim Reid presenting a BIG check to Lynda
Pemberton, in what appears to be an "after-party" celebration at
Rhino's!
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10/29/2013 DONATION PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation has made a
donation of $3,000 to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation to
help them continue to support the Bridgeport fishing experience!
These funds were partially from our Labor Day Western Night
fundraising event and partially from a designation from one of our
FMF partners, Fish-O-Rama!
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10/25/2013 FMF PARTNERS WITH AMAZON SMILE |
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We have a great
new option for you to shop as usual at Amazon, but contribute to the Fishin'
Mission Foundation in the process! Same prices, same products,
same service! Amazon just helps us out as you purchase!
This link takes
you to the right place to get started with Amazon Smile!
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09/02/2013 3RD ANNUAL WALKER RIVER CLEANUP |
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The 3rd Annual East Walker River Cleanup
was a HUGE success! Thanks to Ken's Sporting Goods and
Walker
River Outfitters for co-sponsoring the event with us. On Labor
Day we had over forty volunteer "pickers" cleaning up along the East
Walker River, and they filled a dumpster to the brim! Everyone was
treated to a great BBQ with smoked brisket, barrel chicken and all
the fixin's. Many thanks to all the "pickers" - you folks
ROCK! Pics from this year's event can be seen at
Walker River Outfitters' Facebook page!
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08/31/2013
4TH ANNUAL BARBEQUE AND CONCERT
FUNDRAISER |
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The 4th Annual Western BBQ & Concert was another big success this
year. The BBQ from Cowboy Flavor was awesome and
Jasmine
Fields had 'em line dancin' until closin' time! Thanks to our
sponsors, volunteers, and attendees, for making this another great
event. After all the dust settles, we'll announce the amount
of this year's donation to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement
Foundation. See you in 2014 for the 5th Annual!
See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates!
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08/21/2013
SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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With less than
two weeks until the 4th Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are now putting the word out on the radio waves.
We have scheduled a radio spot on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM)
that will run from Friday, August 23rd right up until the event on
August 31st.
Get your tickets now because this spot will surely create a new level of enthusiasm from Sierra Wave listeners. You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from
Jasmine
Fields. Click here to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on
KSRW-Sierra Wave.
See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates!
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07/08/2013
FISH-O-RAMA SWINGS F-O-R THE BLEACHERS! |
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The
FMF gives special thanks to another fishing group, Fish-O-Rama, for their continued support of our foundation.
During their 32nd Annual Fish-O-Rama event in June, they collected,
and donated, a HUGE $6,203 contribution to the FMF this year!
We thank them very much for their contribution and their continuing support of
our programs in the Bridgeport Community!
As always, more updates and info are available on our
page!
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06/05/2013
"TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM"
FISH RELEASE DAY! |
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On June 5th, Teacher Suzanne Scholl and her Bridgeport Elementary class completed the final phase of their Trout in the Classroom project by releasing the trout they had hatched and raised in their classroom into the local waters.
Be sure to check out the great pictures and more info from
the event on our
page!
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04/18/2013
THE TROUT
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Today
was a BIG day for the kids in Suzanne Scholl's class at
Bridgeport Elementary School, and they're excited! The trout
eggs have hatched, and they can (just barely) be seen swimming
around in their new home. Congratulations to everyone
involved! Be sure to check out our
page for pictures and further updates!
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04/11/2013
"TROUT
IN THE CLASSROOM" PROJECT IS UNDER WAY! |
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The
"Trout in the Classroom" project at Bridgeport Elementary
School is officially up & running! The trout eggs were
delivered and put in place today, and everyone is looking forward to
a hatch in 10 days or so. Equipment for the project was
donated by FMF, guidance was provided by Trout Unlimited, with extra
guidance, and the eggs, provided by California Fish & Wildlife Department.
See our
page for more information and lots of great pictures!
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03/16/2013
FMF PRESENTS CHECK TO BRIDGEPORT 4TH OF
JULY COMMITTEE |
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Bridgeport held it's 4th of July Committee fundraising dinner this past weekend, and the Fishin' Mission Foundation was pleased to make a $500 donation to the
committee to support one of the great local events of the year!
The check was presented by Jim "JR" Reid (owner of
Ken's Sporting Goods and FMF Vice President) to Lynda Pemberton.
As always, please visit our
page for more pictures and updates!
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12/04/2012
BBQ
FUNDRAISER CHECK PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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While
joining other volunteers Jimmy and Brinn Little, Terry Tizzard, and Tom McMaster
to donate some time today out at the Virginia Creek Settlement for ditch digging, plumbing repair, fish stocking and fish re-locating, Foundation
VP Jim Reid took the opportunity to present a check for $3000 to the
BFEF from the proceeds of
the 3rd Annual FMF Western BBQ & Concert held this past Labor Day!
This will assist
the BFEF with general operations expenses to keep producing fish for planting in the local waters!
As always, please visit our
page for more pictures and updates!
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09/03/2012
2ND ANNUAL WALKER RIVER CLEANUP & PIG ROAST |
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This
past Labor Day, the
FMF, Walker River
Outfitters, and Ken's Sporting Goods all joined
forces to do a cleanup along the Walker River. Afterwards, all
of the hard work was rewarded with a pig roast and tri-tips, as well
as a keg of fine beer courtesy of Mammoth
Brewing! Thanks to all of the
volunteers and sponsors that made this cleanup effort a huge success! Many
pictures of the event are available on WRO's
page!
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09/01/2012
3RD ANNUAL BARBEQUE AND CONCERT FUNDRAISER |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation
had its third annual fundraiser at the
Bridgeport
Ranch Barns and Terrace in
Bridgeport, CA. Entertainment was provided by country
music artist Dave Russell,
with food by Billy and Sue Ruiz of Cowboy
Flavor, no host bar provided by the
Bridgeport Gun Club, and
many great raffles and prizes. We had another full house this
year, and a donation to the Bridgeport
Fish Enhancement Foundation will be made from the proceeds! Many thanks to
our FMF members, and all of the volunteers, sponsors and vendors who
participated in making the event so successful! Pictures and
details of the event are available on our
page!
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08/18/2012
FUNDRAISER RADIO AD ON BISHOP, CALIFORNIA'S KIBS-FM |
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The
countdown to the 3rd Annual Western BBQ &
Concert continues! Click here to
listen to our latest promo ad now, and listen for it on station KIBS
(100.7 FM) out of Bishop, CA. Ticket sales are brisk, so don't
miss out! Buy tickets online at our Home
Page! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor
or the great music from Dave Russell, as well as all the prize
raffles! See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates!
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08/16/2012
SIERRA WAVE RADIO'S FUNDRAISER AD |
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With less than three weeks until the 3rd Annual Western BBQ & Concert, we are putting
out our radio ad.
It will run on KSRW (Sierra Wave-92.5 FM/96.5 FM)
from 8/17-9/1, so get your tickets now! You won’t want to miss the terrific BBQ from Cowboy Flavor or the great music from Dave Russell!
Click to hear the advertisement now and listen for it on KSRW-Sierra Wave.
See our
Facebook
page for more info and updates!
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07/15/2012
FMF FUNDS BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT |
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The FMF members have just approved the funding for teacher Suzanne Scholl, at the Bridgeport Elementary School, to have a
"Trout in the Classroom" project during this next school year!
FMF will pay for all of the equipment so that her class can hatch trout eggs, raise
them to fingerlings, and release them in local waters! This is an excellent educational opportunity on wildlife management, habitat awareness, water conservation, and ecosystem connectivity.
See our Facebook
page for more info and updates on this project!
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06/18/2012
FISH-O-RAMA KEEPS ON COMIN'! |
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Fish-O-Rama
has once again made a very generous contribution to the FMF, this
time to the tune of $2250! As
always, a portion of their donation is dedicated to future
scholarship funds, on behalf of Robert Beck. We can't thank
them enough for the helping hand that they have given every
year. You can see more info at our Facebook
page!
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06/01/2012
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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President Gary Walker presents two $1,000 scholarships at Coleville High
School |
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Austyn
Thacker will attend the Art Institute in Sacramento,
CA
in the hopes of becoming a graphic artist or graphic designer.
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Cavanagh
(Cavi) Gohlich will be attending Humboldt State in the fall,
and her career goal is to become a wildlife biologist. This
summer will be her second year of working for the forest service,
cleaning and maintaining trails in the area. She was the
recipient of the Fish-O-Rama Robert Beck Memorial Scholarship.
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05/30/2012
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT LEE VINING HIGH SCHOOL |
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FMF Secretary Toni Ruggle presents two
$1,000 scholarships at Lee Vining High School |
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Cristina
Amezcua plans to attend Lassen Community College and be the first in
her family to graduate from college. Her goal is to pursue a
career in childhood development and eventually become a teacher.
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Kyle
Northington plans on attending Palomar College in San Diego.
His eventual career goal is to work in either human resources or
public relations in a technology company, or as a technology
journalist.
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01/15/2012
FISH-O-RAMA DELIVERS AGAIN! |
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Fish-O-Rama,
one of the FMF’s most active fishing club sponsors, has done it
again!
Using pictures that some of their members had taken, they again this
year had a calendar made for the use of their group. The
difference this year? They sold the calendars to their members
and donated the net proceeds to the FMF! They quickly sold out and
the money is still coming in, but the total is over $600 and
still counting! Keep a tight line boys....you are the best!
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12/05/2011
BBQ
FUNDRAISER CHECK PRESENTED TO BFEF |
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Jim Reid,
Fishin' Mission Foundation VP and owner of
Ken's Sporting Goods
(center), had the opportunity recently to present the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
(BFEF) with
a BIG check
(along with a real one) for $5,000! This donation was
made possible by the proceeds from our 2nd Annual Western BBQ &
Concert, which took place over Labor Day weekend. The check
was presented to BFEF Board
Members Ray Robles of Michaela's Restaurant (right), and Jimmy Little of Virginia Creek Settlement
(left). This will assist in BFEF general operations to keep producing fish for planting in the local waters!
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09/05/2011
WALKER RIVER CLEANUP & PIG ROAST |
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The
FMF, Walker River Outfitters, and
Ken's Sporting Goods all joined
forces to do a cleanup along the Walker River. Ken's roasted a
pig afterwards to go along with tri-tips from FMF! Thanks to all of the
volunteers that made this cleanup effort a huge success! Many
pictures of the event are available on WRO's
page!
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09/03/2011
WESTERN
NIGHT BARBEQUE AND CONCERT FUNDRAISER |
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08/20/2011
WESTERN NIGHT FUNDRAISER AD ON SIERRA WAVE |
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Click here to listen to
our ad for the upcoming Western Night Barbeque fundraiser on Sierra
Wave-Eastern Sierra News!
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07/30/2011
BOB SIMMS INTERVIEWS FMF TREASURER CARMINE DECICCO |
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On Saturday July 30, Foundation Treasurer Carmine DeCicco was interviewed by Bob Simms of the
"Outdoor Show" on radio station KFBK out of Sacramento, CA. Topics covered were the FMF,
local fishing, and our upcoming fundraiser. Click here to listen to the interview!
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06/20/2011
FISH-O-RAMA LENDS A BIG HELPING HAND |
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Fish-O-Rama recently finished up their annual
Bridgeport gathering, and during the festivities they took the
opportunity to pass the hat for the FMF. Their contribution
this year of $2800 was, as always, very gracious and much
appreciated! Thanks to all of the Fish-O-Rama boys for their
generosity! As in past years, a portion of their funds will be designated to a
future scholarship
award on behalf of Robert Beck. |
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05/27/2011
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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On May 27th at Coleville High School,
Fishin' Mission Foundation VP Jim Reid was pleased to present $1,000
scholarships to Kambel Kenaston (L) and Chandell Goode. Kambel's scholarship was presented on behalf of
Fish-O-Rama's Memorial Scholarship for Robert Beck. |
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05/26/2011
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT LEE VINING HIGH SCHOOL |
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On May 26th, at the Lee Vining High School 2011 Graduation,
Fishin' Mission Foundation VP Jim Reid was proud to present $1,000 scholarships to Angie Annette (L) and Diana Harris (C) to help with their college
expenses. |
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05/01/2011
FMF DONATES PITCHING MACHINE TO LITTLE LEAGUE |
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The Bridgeport Little League is
getting in some serious practice this year with a little help from
their friends at the Fishin Mission Foundation. The Foundation
was happy to donate a high quality pitching machine to help out with
batting practice....PLAY BALL! |
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11/19/2010
BFEF PRESENTS PLAQUE TO
FMF |
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The FMF was honored to be
presented with a plaque of appreciation from the Bridgeport
Fish Enhancement Foundation. FMF VP Jim Reid accepted the
plaque on behalf of the Foundation and all of our members. The
FMF is proud to be associated with the BFEF, and very pleased that
we're able to make a contribution to the community. The plaque
is on display at Rhino's in Bridgeport, next to the Fishin Mission
Big Fish trophy board. Click HERE
to see a larger picture of the plaque, and HERE
to see a picture of the plaque next to our trophy board at
Rhino's. Thanks again to the BFEF! |
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10/02/2010
BBQ FUNDRAISER CHECK PRESENTED TO
BFEF
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Fishin' Mission Foundation Vice
President Jim Reid (second from left), had the pleasure of presenting a check to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
(BFEF) Board of Directors.
The $4,000 donation represented the net proceeds from the Western BBQ and Concert event
held over Labor Day weekend which was sponsored by the FMF. The FMF has already started planning
an event for next year, so visit this page and our Facebook
page often to hear about it first! |
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09/08/2010
FMF JOINS FACEBOOK |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation
is happy to announce that we now have a Facebook page! For
photos of the BBQ & Concert fundraiser, click here
to be taken directly to our photos page. To be taken to the
main FMF Facebook page, for more FMF info and sharing with your
friends and family, click here.
Be sure to add us to your "likes" to be updated on
events and activities! |
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09/04/2010
WESTERN BBQ & CONCERT FUNDRAISER |
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The Fishin' Mission
Foundation had its first fundraiser at the
Bridgeport Barns and Terrace In
Bridgeport, CA. Entertainment was provided by cowboy poet and
singer Richard Elloyan,
with food by Billy and Sue Ruiz of Cowboy
Flavor, no host bar provided by the
Bridgeport Gun Club, and
many great raffles and prizes. Net proceeds will be donated
to the BFEF (Bridgeport
Fish Enhancement Foundation), and those proceeds are expected to
be in excess of $3,000! Many thanks to ALL who
participated in making the event so successful!
Pictures of the event are available on
Pictured are FMF President Gary Walker (L), Richard Elloyan (C), and
FMF Vice President Jim Reid.
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08/31/2010
WESTERN OUTDOOR NEWS FUNDRAISER ARTICLE |
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Martin Strelneck
of Western Outdoor News reports on the
upcoming Western BBQ & Concert fundraiser being sponsored by the
Fishin' Mission Foundation on Labor Day weekend in Bridgeport.
Click
Here and scroll to the bottom of the destination page to read
the article. Many thanks to Mr. Strelneck and Western
Outdoor News for the ink! |
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06/21/2010
FISH-O-RAMA BRINGS HOME THE BACON |
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The Fish-O-Rama group,
which includes around 80 members, recently finished up their annual trek to Bridgeport
with their traditional Pig Roast. For the second year in a row
they have used their Pig Roast event to also raise funds for the
Fishin' Mission Foundation.
Bruce Blauvelt, on behalf of Fish-O-Rama, was pleased to make a donation to the FMF of
$3,021 this year! Thanks to the entire Fish-O-Rama team for their
generosity! Some of the funds will likely be designated to a scholarship
award for 2011!
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06/11/2010
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation had the pleasure of attending the graduation
ceremonies at Coleville High School and awarding two graduating seniors with
$1,000 scholarships. Presentations were made by Gary Walker,
FMF President, to Molly Garcia (pictured) and Cory Vannoy (no
picture available). Molly was the 2011 Valedictorian for Coleville High School, and
will attend UC Davis to become a doctor with a specialty in forensic
pathology and plans to work as a Medical Examiner.
The second presentation was made to Cory Vannoy (picture not available) who
will attend Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, AZ, to become a Licensed Motorcycle Mechanics
Technician.
We wish both of these scholars great success in the future!
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06/09/2010
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT EASTERN SIERRA ACADEMY |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation was proud to award $1,000
scholarships to two Eastern Sierra
Academy seniors during their graduation ceremonies. Principal
Roger Yost (at the podium) and his staff made the selections, and the first
presentation was made by FMF President Gary Walker to Austin
Mills. Austin will be attending Purdue School of Engineering
at Indiana University - Purdue University, and he will be majoring
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Mr. Walker was then joined by
Steve Murphy (middle) of the fishing organization Fish-O-Rama, who
presented their designated scholarship to Andrew Oliveira.
Andrew will be attending UC San Diego in the fall in Jacob's School
of Engineering. Congratulations and best wishes for great success
to both of these scholars! |
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03/02/2010
BRIAN BERRY KICKS OFF THE 2010 FUND RAISING SEASON ON HIS BIKE! |
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As a long time member of the Fishin' Mission and two-time
defending champion of the Fishin' Mission Big Fish Derby, Brian
is now pedaling for contributions to the Fishin' Mission
Foundation. On Tuesday, March 2, 2010, he teamed up with Bank of America Consumer
Market Executive Neil White, in Dallas, Texas, for a 132
mile bike ride. Neil White was riding for the
National MS Society and Brian, of course, was riding for the
Fishin' Mission Foundation!
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ride
was safe and successful,
as
they
visited 36 of the Bank of America Banking Centers in their
market, and raised $2,110 each for their respective
charities! FMF
thanks Brian for his commitment and for the additional
support this contribution will provide to the Bridgeport
Community! |
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10/12/2009
CHECK PRESENTED TO BFEF
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In our continuing efforts to support the Bridgeport Community, the
Fishin' Mission Foundation
made a $3,450 contribution to the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement
Foundation. The funds will be used for aerator and filter system upgrades, as well as additional power supply and backup to protect the fish.
It's important to note that $1,100 of the contribution was
from a designated donation made by Fish- O- Rama,
a fellow fishing group, which started it's support of the Fishin' Mission Foundation earlier this year.
The check was presented by FMF Treasurer Carmine DeCicco (r) to Eric
& Michelle Gehrung of the BFEF. |
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06/05/2009
FISH-O-RAMA JOINS FORCES WITH FMF |
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Fish-O-Rama,
another fishing group that comes to the Bridgeport area every year,
decided to link arms with the FMF to help support the
community! They raised $2,100 from their "80 member strong" group as their first
contribution to the FMF! FMF is really proud to have Fish-O-Rama
on board, and their contribution is greatly appreciated! |
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06/04/2009
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED AT COLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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The Fishin' Mission Foundation was
proud to award a $1,000 scholarship to a Coleville
High School senior to help with college expenses.
Principal Jason Reid (not available for the presentation)
and his staff made the selection, and Gary Walker (President-FMF)
made the presentation, to Blair "Crissy" Lawton, who
will be attending Truckee Meadows Community College. |
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06/03/2009
SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED AT EASTERN SIERRA ACADEMY |
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The Fishin'
Mission Foundation was proud to award $1,000 scholarships to two Eastern
Sierra Academy seniors to help with their college expenses.
Principal Roger Yost (far left) and his staff made the selections, and
also made the presentations with FMF President Gary Walker (far right) to
Raymond Gaffney (center left), and Justin Diem (center right).
Raymond will be attending UC Santa Cruz, and Justin will be attending the
University of Nevada at Reno. |
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05/08/2009
CREDIT CARD DONATIONS
The Fishin' Mission Foundation is pleased to announce that donations
via popular credit
and debit cards are now being accepted on the Donations
page! |
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04/07/2009
MARTIN STRELNECK OF THE WESTERN OUTDOOR NEWS
reports on the Fishin' Mission and the Fishin' Mission Foundation.
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10/01/2008
FISHIN MISSION OKLAHOMA CHAPTER BECOMES FMF SPONSOR |
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The Oklahoma
Chapter of the Fishin Mission, while having a much smaller
organization than the main group, still raised $250 in their first contribution
effort and have already set their goal higher for their future
gatherings! The FMF is proud and pleased to have them as a
Club Sponsor! |
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06/05/2008 SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED AT EASTERN SIERRA ACADEMY!
As the first official activity
of the newly created Fishin' Mission Foundation, we were proud to
present two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Eastern
Sierra Academy in Bridgeport. We worked with Mr.
Roger Yost, the principal of the Eastern Sierra Academy, who established
the selection criteria for choosing the recipients of the scholarships.
Since school was still in session during our 35th Annual Fishin'
Mission, we had the pleasure of meeting at the school with both faculty
and student body to present the scholarships in person. It was an
inspiring visit to an amazing school, and it was terrific to meet these
dynamic young scholars with their future ahead of them!
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Mr. Roger Yost (far left), Principal
of the Eastern Sierra Academy, and Gary Walker (far right), President of
the Fishin' Mission Foundation, present checks to the recipients of the
2008 FMF Scholarships! Congratulations to Kelsey Northington
(center left), who will pursue a career in law, and Ivan Maguier Cornejo, who plans a career in computer animation.
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Please
check back often to see what additional activities the FMF
may
be planning in the Bridgeport community!
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