Count me in! Bob, I vaguely remember signing up on the TASF website. If I'm not on your list, let me know and I'll sign up again!

Also, let me know what I can do to help. I'll be off work that Friday the 5th.

I have signed up for the Grapvine TASF but live here on Lewisville. IF I can be of any help let me know? My work schedule is normaly flexiable.

Sorry I have not been updating everyone. I have had (and still have) some severe computer problems. As of today, I have 19 boaters signed up. I hope changing the date to the 6th of September still works for everyone. There are several people working on several other activities for the weekend. I will update everyone as the information comes in. The roll-call for boaters is as follows:

Kyer
Gatlin (dontheangler)
Peck (pappapeck)
no name (rlmstock??)
Poole (gottabefishing)
Bryson
Myers
Coomer (Vaughn)
Vanwhy
Nesbit
LaMarch (BostonBob)
Dearman (BigDad)
Leonard
Nix
Ensign (Ensignjason)?
Artim
Pescatore
Dixon
Steinman

Arrangements are still in the works as far as meeting places, after fishing activities, Friday night activites, etc. I can access my e-mail much easier than I can access the TFF, so if anyone has any questions/ideas please email me directly at lamarch@grandecomm.com. There are a lot of people doing a lot of work to make this a great event. I would like to thank all those who are helping me. This event is going to be BIG!!!!

Bob has been trying to post on the TFF but can't he sent me this email earlier. If you do not see your name on here then please go to the site and register as a boater! Thanks Mike

Heres the link: http://www.takeasoldierfishing.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=80

BTW OUR SITE IS NOW A 501(C)(3) NON PROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY. ANY AND ALL DONATIONS ARE 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

We have a fund set up specifically for the Ft. Hood Wounded Warriors. This will ensure that the money donated to these soldiers STAYS here for these soldiers. I got tired of hearing about "lost" money or no money so my wife and I decided to do something about it. If you or your company would like to donate then please do so. We will have our online DONATE button up here shortly if you would like to wait til then thats fine as well.

The parent program Combat Warrior Crisis Network, will have several programs over time. One of them is to create a couples retreat for deploying/deployed soldiers. This will help the spouse to understand what their soldier is going thru. Also will help the transition back into the family smoother and hopefully keep families together after deployments.

It isn't an official study but the spouses are saying that their husbands lives are changing because of the fishing trips. This is because of you, the boaters and coordinators, have made a difference in these soldiers lives. Thank you and please support our organization if you can. Every little bit helps. Later Mike

Hey Fister, are you able to list the TFF nicnames next to the real names you have above?

I know one. Nix=bamaboy I don't think the website where you sign up has it listed unless the person signing up happened to add his screen name.
That's good news Mike. Offical charity, hopefully it will open doors that allow more programs and better financing to follow.

I'd be honored to help out with this.

Markk LOL ya know I was thinking the same thing when I saw the names but unfortunately I do not request that info when boaters sign up. Something to think about. At least a spot on the form. i will give it some thought.

We have worked hard and waited a long time for for our non profit status. Now you will see us make a difference!

It will be a different way to give because I will actually post pictures of things we have done for families so that you guys can see what your money is going to when it come to the soldiers! Ask one of those other charities to do something like that. LOL Its not a competition but I think we can do better than the other guy for sure. I work right up in the middle of the soldiers so I get to hear what they need and want. Later guys. MAN it is time to go fishing!!!

I wonder if I can respond to this...

Whoa!!!! It worked. I can tell everyone we have a few things in the works, and several donors who have committed to this event. I will wait a little longer to get a few more things firmed up before I start announcing things. But for now, we ARE fishing Saturday. I can't wait for this event.

hey you got your computer fixed. You were missed!

Welcome back Bob!

Hope I get the new boat working by then!!

Bob need an update please. Al should be contacting you here shortly. He just retired after 31 years of service! Great guy. Later Mike

As far as I know I am suppose to take Dena out for pictures on that day Somebody let me know, any updates?

And Mike's O.K. with that . The sacrifices we have to make.
Bob, how's things shapeing up?

I am not sure if his computer is up and running or not. But I do know things are going along just fine. There will be an update soon. It will be a lot of fun for everyone!

I talked with Brad (handle?) last night. We are still working on the rooms with the Embassy Suites Hotel. *********************** Food afterwards for everyone will be provided and is being sponsored. John will be taking my wife around for the photo ops and YES I am okay with this because his boat does not go over 30MPH! LOL Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their patience with all of this. Bob has been having computer issues lately. Thank you again and if you would like to sign up for this event and be a boater go here.

http://www.takeasoldierfishing.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=80

We are still working out the details of where we are going to launch from. So please disregard about launching at Lake Lewisville State Park for now. Other plans might be in the works for now so please stay tuned until we get more information. Thanks Mike

Where is Lake Lewisville State Park?

Still working the launch site. I retracted my last statement for the state park. The information will be posted as it is confirmed. Later Mike

I have not posted much because I am waiting on a few things to be confirmed. Please be patient with me folks. I have started the "stay-at-home" dad thing with my kids, running my guides' business, having computer issues, and just running out of time in a day. I can tell you that there are several people working on several different things, and there have been some GREAT prizes donated for the soldiers. Hopefully there will be a few things confirmed by the end of the week, and I will post up all the details. I want to thank everyone that's working so hard on this. You know who y'all are. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Enough said .....your a brave soul Bob.

guys and girls,

The following list is the group that has registered for the event. Please verify that you will still be coming to the event on September 6th. I may not be able to take anyone fishing, as I am not sure I will have a boat (repairs). I also listed how many you said you could take. Please let me know if this is right.

John Wilkinson 2
James Compton 1?
Bobby Kubuin 3
John Steinman 2
Jason Childers 2
Mark Kyer 2
Don Gatlin 2
Robert Peck 2
rlmstock? 2
Brad Poole 1
Clint Bryson 2
Jason Myers 2
Vaughn Coomer 1 (you getting your boat back in time???)
Jeff Vanwhy 2
Brian Nesbit 3
Joe Dearman 3
Jimmy Leonard 2
Michael Nix 2
Jason Ensign 1
Zac Artim 2
Dominick Pescatore 2
John Steinman ?

Anyone with question marks, please fill in the blanks for me. I think we have enough boats, but I wouldn't mind having a few on reserve, and hopefully I will get mine back by then. We are still setting up a launch/meeting site, and should have all this stuff ironed out within the next few days. I am sorry informatiuon is coming so slowly. I will do better on the next one. Thank you all for volunteering your time and your boats. This is going to be a fun event. Talk to y'all real soon.

"Boston" Bob LaMarch

We are all working as a team so it will be just fine. Should have the launch site confirmed and the rooms as well by tomorrow. Cross your fingers.

Do like we do in Iraq, plan for the worst and hope for the best!

Also for those that cannot attend but would like to contribute to the Ft. Hood fishing program for this year and next years program please send your donation here. Please make your check or money order out to:

takeasoldierfishing
3450 FM 1829
Gatesville, Texas 76528

Please include your NAME, Mailing address, and email address if you would like a receipt. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

If you would like your donation to go to a specific event then please write in the MEMO the name of the lake you wish to support. Thank you for your continued support.

Mike Nashif - President CWCN

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