Adverse Witness
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Rebecca Vaccariello AW
About the Annual Fishing Tournament The Tournament’s family-friendly, laid-back atmosphere, combined with fun competition for all categories of angler awards, is a perfect tribute to Gene. The tournament is popular for its backcountry catch and release team and individual format, and anglers compete out of launch sites in Collier and Lee Counties. Each year, local fishing guides volunteer to take children fishing in the tournament who would not otherwise have the opportunity to get out on the water, some who have never been on a boat before, and some who have then grown up to volunteer for the tournament themselves. The Tournament is usually held over a weekend each April or May, although this year’s scheduled May tournament dates were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 23rd annual fishing tournament is now a virtual fishing tournament scheduled for October 2020, angler participation is free, and all details are available online at www.genedoyle.org. The virtual Tournament involves fishing on your own and reporting results by submitting photos online. Prizes will be awarded and include a free family team entry for the 2021 tournament (value $625). The 24th annual Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament is scheduled for April 16-18, 2021. Getting Involved Volunteering with the Foundation to help with the annual Tournament does not require any experience with fishing, and everything spanning fromtwo hour tasks, to longer term planning and website updating, to weekend-of-tournament event assistance, including volunteer fishing guides, are all options for jumping in on this fun community event. In addition, Tournament sponsorships are available, including to send children fishing, and Foundation donations in any amount are accepted online. Please email me at Rebecca@ RMVnaples.com or Robin Doyle at Robin.Doyle@comcast. net if you have any questions and want to join in the fun to support our local youth and Gene’s memory.
September 2020 Vol. 192
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