The CFOA is one of the many supporters of the PVA( Paralyzed Veterans
Association)
The PVA recently had their Bass tournament and the CFOA was there to help.
What a great event it was with all the Paralyzed Veterans and the many
volunteers having a great time. Special thanks to CFOA members Paula Cowart, Mel
Waters, Jeff Page, and Don and Verniece Newhauser for lending a hand.
How it works. The vets get there around 4 am along with the able bodied boat
captains. Coffee and donuts then at 5 am the volunteers get into action. The
volunteers are stationed. Some will help load the vets (physically lifting them
into the boat), then some move the empty wheel chairs, some will drive the
trucks, some will hand out water and ice and bag lunch, some will back the
trailer/ boats in, some will disconnect the trailer then some will park the
trucks and trailer. It is very well organized, but you can imagine how many
people it takes to get this event going. Then the Vets go fishing and back
at the docks at 3pm for everything in reverse and the weigh in. Then dinner and
banquet.
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It started at 4am
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OK Crank up those engines
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Banners for the Supporters
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Getting ready for weigh in
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Waiting for the results
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Smiles on all the Faces
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The Weigh in
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1 of 53 boats at weigh in
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More fish Weighed
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The Tourney Director asking for tips on how to catch a Bass
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Nice Bass
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High Fives
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More fish to weigh
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He had Fun
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Even the Smallest fish Brought on a Smile
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