Veterans Fishing Event

[dubob]

I realize that this really isn't an ice fishing topic but I'm hoping that it is of enough interest and importance that it will be allowed on this forum.  If it doesn't pass muster with the moderators, then I'll understand and offer my humble apologies for posting it here.  It actually is associated with another Utah fishing website but I'm trying to reach as many folks as I can to support the event.  With that said, here is the call for volunteers.

Well, I don’t see that actions have started to set up the fishing event for our disabled veterans for 2012. As many of you know, I have been involved with this event in the past, but withdrew last year when my efforts to tie the event into a recognized national charitable organization were met with resistance and were subsequently shot down.

This year, there is a national charitable organization that has a new, start-up chapter located in Utah; Hunter’s Helping Soldiers - HHS (http://www.huntershelpingsoldiers.org/). I’m involved with the Utah Chapter and have suggested to the man behind this chapter (Dan Ahlstrom) that this organization is tailor made to get behind and sponsor this event. There are no dues required to be a part of this organization, just a willingness to volunteer some time and/or money to give something back to our veterans.

We have the required Federal certification for a charitable organization and we are in the process of registering with the State of Utah. All donations of time, money, or products will be recognized as a charitable donation for tax purposes and volunteers will not be at risk of tax liabilities. This is exactly what I was looking for last year and couldn’t find.

I’m asking each and every one of you that have been involved with this event in the past to come join me under the HHS umbrella to make this year’s event happen. If you were a Team Leader or volunteer for any part of the event in the past and have the time and desire to do so again, please let me know at your earliest convenience so we can start the planning phase immediately.

Thank you for any support you can give to make a difference in a veteran's life.

[tibbitt]

iam a veteran it sounds like a good time.
let me know were and when  i do the fly tying at the VA  so i can put the word out if you want.

[dubob]

iam a veteran it sounds like a good time.
let me know were and when  i do the fly tying at the VA  so i can put the word out if you want.

Thank you for your interest.  I'll be posting developements here and on other fishing websites connected to Utah.