Annual Trout Unlimited Fundraiser is Set For April 21 (Thursday)
Tiki Lounge on Water Street Will Host Copeland Chapter Annual Banquet
April 14, 2005
By: O. J. Cunningham
Trout Unlimited Officers Frank Janca (Left) and George Shaw discuss plans for the banquet at a recent planning session.
Tickets are available for Thursday's (April 21) Arnold J. Copeland Trout Unlimited (TU) Annual Banquet and Fundraiser.
This years' banquet will be held at the Kingfish Restaurant and Tiki Lounge at 1019 N. Water Street in downtown Bay City.
Copeland Chapter President, Frank Janca, says he expects a big turnout for the 2005 edition of this annual event.
"We've got live auctions, silent auctions, bucket raffles, boats, guns and fishing rods to give away at the banquet," Janca said in a telephone interview.
Ticket prices are $35 per person and can be purchased from Janca (892-2828), George Shaw (893-7296) or Mark DeSanto (892-7074) before the banquet. Or tickets can be purchased at the door on Thursday night.
"Everyone is welcome," said TU Board member, George Shaw. "Come out and enjoy a night of fun, fish stories and camaraderie with fellow fishermen," Shaw went on. "And there are lots of great prizes to be won," Shaw added.
All proceeds will benefit the conservation of our cold water fisheries and resources, Michigan children's' fishing programs and Michigan fishing resource centers.
Doors open at 5:30 pm with hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and prize displays. Dinner is at 7:00 pm and the festivities will continue during and after the dinner session.