ARM – Anglers as Role Models

Here is the ARM logo.

http://www.fishthelake.com/ubbthreads/files/4620-arm_logo-2_1%20copy.jpg

I think it “speaks” to all who see it…. maybe not picture perfect, but a fine start at a logo.

ARM – Anglers as Role Models ia a non-profit (501) (C) (3) Foundation that has been created to serve BB/BS (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) by holding “events” such as the EFN – BB/BS Gathering (the one EFN held the day before our FTR Get-Together at Evert’s last time). ARM will be hosting these events in the future for all agencies in MN… and in 2003, will include BB/BS agencies in WI.

The goal is to take BB/BS kids fishing for the day and provide fishing role models. Some of these lkids will never see the inside of a boat, much less be subjected to pro-fishermen. A fishing day with an ARM role model can change these kids lives forever…. by providing them a hands-on view of fishing as a fun activity, a hobby, a competivitave sport, and possible future career. It is the goal and intent of ARM to add a new state annually to the program.

I have to say that I am blown away by the generosity of those EFN Pro-Staff tournament fishermen in making a pledge of portions from their tournament winnings to ARM.

I have coined a phrase for this act as …. “a tournament pledge”. James and I have discussed this…. and have both realized that not only should you guys who are doing this, be recognized for your great heart and spirit (for making the pledge to ARM), but you should be seen on the ARM website (will come soon ) and be recognized there for this pledge.

Having you seen and “recognized” with appreciation will help publicize ARM and promote other tournament pros to follow suit.

As a special thank you, I am having one of my silver Bait Rigs / Walleye Willospoon lures engraved to say….

ARM

Anglers as Role Models

I will send this silver one to all who make this pledge.

When you win your tournaments… I will have a gold-plated version engraved to award to you on stage.

It will say..

ARM

Anglers as Role Models

Tournament Contributor

A star engraved on the Willospoon will symbolize each tournament win you make for the year and your contribution to ARM.

This I do as a token of my appreciation. Thanks from the bottom of my heart (and from all who are ARM) for you support and pledges.

Those wishing to support arm may donate money and receive a tax deducion. A $50.00 donation to ARM will get you an ARM hat, and a sticker. Amounts for donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. For your donation, you will receive the following items….

$50.00 donation – ARM hat and an ARM “sticker”

$75.00 donation – two ARM hats and an ARM “sticker”

$100.00 donation – ARM hat and an ARM pro-shirt, ARM “sticker”.

$500.00 donation – ARM Pro-Guide rainsuit, ARM hat and an ARM shirt, ARM “sticker”.

$1,000.00 donation – ARM Pro-Guide rainsuit, ARM hat and ARM shirt, ARM “sticker”, and a day guided trip on the Mississippi River with ARM founders, James Holst or Dustin Stewart.

This will get balls rolling!

Send you donations with your return address & phone number (shirt size, name you want on the clothing, etc…) to:

ARM c/o Dave Hoggard

1035 Robert Pl. SW

Owatonna, MN 55060

507.202.0312

Hawger

EYE-GUIDE

EFN Pro-Staff

Reged: 11/08/01

Loc: Hastings Minnesota

Re: Anglers as Role Models, Inc.

I am soon going to be approaching sponsors for tournament fishing next year. I am going to be looking for donations for the cost of tournaments, and expenses. I am going to donate half of any tournament winnings to ARM. In doing so, I hope to encourage other anglers to do so. I hope this will bring some extra visibility to ARM. I am going to do a spread in the local paper regarding this. Question, and maybe you can help, if a company donates money to the cause, how much of it would be tax deductible for them? Just a percentage of what we are able to donate to ARM? Or, is it even possible at all?

Tuck

Chris Tuckner

EFN & Crestliner Pro Staff

Tattle Tail Bobber Co.

Chris, ARM is a 501-C-#3 non-profit foundation… all of the donation is a write-off. Dave Hoggard / ARM

Nate Cadwell

EFN Pro-Staff

Reged: 02/21/02

Loc: Rochester Mn

Re: Anglers as Role Models, Inc.

10/24/02 03:16 PM

Great Idea Tuck

You guys can count me in on that also. Now, all I have to do next year is go win MONEY MONEY MONEY…

because ARM will be getting half of my winnings.

Nate Cadwell

I am a member and one of the founders of ARM.
ARM stands for Anglers as Role Models. As a Pro-Fisherman, I have a compassion to represent sport fishing and good sportsmanship as an activity and lifestyle to today’s youth. Teaching kids about fishing has been very important to me for many years. I devote much time to it on an annual basis. I have held 12 annual free kids fishing tournaments on Mn. Take-a-Kid Fishing Weekend. Once a year, I teach “fishing classes” for the Owatonna High School. I do this on the water at Owatonna’s Lake Kohlmier. Bus loads of kids arrive for fishing instruction. I share all I can with them while they stand on the dock. I tie to the dock and give instruction while standing in my boat. This gives me a chance to show all the gadgets and tools I use while fishing and explain how I use many lures by making casts and presentations on the water. I allow time for question & answer and have the kids interact by telling of their own fish catching experiences. I also go into classrooms for the fourth and fifth grades at Owatonna elementary schools to share fishing information with younger kids.
One of the reasons I do events like this is that I make and sell fishing tackle. It is my livelihood and one source of my income. To insure a fishing future, I am seriously active in promoting the fishing industry to all youth. I do have many concerns for the future of the fishing industry and the growth of fishing as a activity for today’s youth. I feel that so many kids will miss out on fishing as an individual activity, family activity, and recreational sport due to the decline of “the family as a unit” in today’s culture. Statistics in some communities have shown that one of three kids are born into single parent homes, without a father in the family. Many of these children will not have the chance to experience fishing in their lifetime. other statistics show that if a child does not fish by age 18 that he, or she, will never become fishermen. Another concern is the era in which kids live today that consumes their lives with time spent in front of a screen using electronic games. More and more in general, kids today spend time indoors “playing” instead of being involved in outdoor activities.
My goal with ARM is to teach kids that fishing is something fun to do. It can be done alone, with a friend or family member, or in groups. Fishing is inexpensive, can be done year round, and is an activity that can bring you closer to nature. Fishing can build help self esteem, confidence, provide goals, and competition. It begins a collection process of lures and tackle. Most importantly, it keeps kids off the street corners!
I hope to continue to provide my fishing knowledge (with 45 years of fishing experience), my regard toward good sportsmanship, and great desire to provide myself as a role model to today’s youth. I will do this by promoting ARM through the Electronic Fishing Network. ARM will be producing the future “EFN / Big Brothers & Big Sisters Gatherings” and will work to include all BB/BS agencies in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year. It is the goal of ARM to expand this event to benefit BB/BS on a national basis.
Please contact me to find out more about ARM. You may reach me at 507.202.0312 or mail to:

Dave Hoggard, 1035 Robert Place SW, Owatonna, MN 55060.

Or, email me at [email protected]

Hawger

Kudos
I couldn’t agree more with your statements on the value of getting kids involved in an activity that is rewarding and fun instead of leaving them with too much time and opportunity to get into trouble. I have worked with a group that focuses on getting inner city kids and single parent kids out on the water and out on the ice. We stirve to “Teach a kid to fish ethically, Teach a kid to live biblically”.

Several of us have hoped for about 3 years to see this type of activity from the “Pro’s”. Great Job Hawger in getting this started!!!

BTW Hawger, you’ve got mail.

Thanks for the kind words and I look for your continued support. It takes folks like you to make this happen too. Here is a link to the pix from the last BB/BS get together…
http://www.fishtheriver.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=news&Number=19686&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1
Thanks, Hawger

EFN Pro-Staff Associates, Firelfick (Jarrad Fluekiger) and Don Hanson, have now offered to support ARM with a Tournament Pledge. Thanks much guys… what a team, what a team !
Hawger

Thanks Don and Fireflick, for your Tournament Pledges and kindness.

All donations should be in the form of a pledge for now, as ARM has yet to be granted acceptance for the 501-C-3 status… and untill we get the letter back from the IRS… it is my understanding, that all donations should be on “hold”… or in the form of a pledge. Doing the IRS paper-work is a process that ARM is presently in the process of. Once accepted, ARM will be able to “roll”. Hawger

Owatonna, Oct 26th – the Ladies Aluxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars arranged and held the first Owatonna Awareness Fair as its “Make a Difference Day Community Service Project”. The event ran from 9:00am to 11:30am at the VFW parking lot and club rooms.

The purpose of the fair was to educate children and families in the safety elements available in the Owatonna community, and to help them feel more at ease when confronted with tragedy, problems, and concerns in our lives.

Participating in the service project were Gold Cross Ambulance, American Red Cross, Owatonna Fire Department, Steele County Snow Blazers, Steele Wacea Co-Op Electric, Owatonna Gun Club, Steele County Marine and Recreation, Steele County Sheriff’s Dept. and Posse, Owatonna Police Department, Owatonna Park and Recreation, Owatonna Utilities, Rice Lake Park Ranger, Cabela’s Retail, Owatonna Clinic, Steele County Safety Council, Steele County Water Patrol, and ARM – Anglers as Role Models.

EFN Asst. Pro-Staff Director and fellow ARM member, Richard Smith, and I shared boating safety tips with many folks… as they looked at the Richard’s Steele County Water Patrol boat.

Richard and I enjoyed sharing information about ARM – Anglers as Role Models, with many people who helped sponsor the event and attended the event. It was fun to be representing ARM for the “first time out”.

Thanks “Smitty” for the good company and fine job in helping to sponsor this event.

“Hawger”

Dave Hoggard

Are you interested in serving as a chairperson for an ARM committee?
Please reply here if so.
Persons will be chosen to fill these positions at the next ARM board meeting.
Please include all committees you are interested in with your reply. If you have questions please call me 507.202.0312
Dave Hoggard

Committees…
Membership – records, mailings / communications

Event – planning, scheduling, staffing, accomidations

Food – events, guidelines, procurement / sponsors

Sponsor – generating, maintaining, promoting

Media – promotion, ad program, produce ecucational materials

Public Relation – mail & phone questions, speakers

Donation – processing, sales of tangible gifts

Education – programs with public & private schools

Tournament – plan, arrange, scedule, staffing of Arm Tournaments

Product – production and promotions of ARM “gear” and products.

Other ___________ (Please let ARM know if you think of others that may be added.)
Thank you for your interest and support of Anglers as Role Models.
Dave Hoggard
ARM

Thanks so much. Thanks for your pledge on the FTR site, Pro-V .
News…
ARM committee positions are now available to be filled. Looks like ARM will have some great staff to come in also, from those interested in filling these positions.
ARM website and brochures are being planned.
Walleye Searchers “ARM Benifit Tournament” is in planing and is to be held on Pool 4… next year.

The future is so bright for ARM.. that I have to wear sunglasses…

Thanks to folks like you, this is a happening thing.
Hawger

Wow,sure would like to try the Food position. Also I think I would like to
check out the Event committes. Any of the other positions that
you may need help on let me know as I’m always ready to lend a hand
(get in the way) wherever and whenever possible. Steve

I am posting the email I just got from Troy Fritz… Hawger

Dave,

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation that you and EFN have put forward to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. It is truly commendable that a group of outdoor and fishing enthusiasts have taken time out of their busy lives to change the lives of children through our program.

The fishing event held at Evert’s Resort was a tremendous success. All of our matches continue to talk about the fantastic time they had through this great opportunity. We appreciate and are delighted to hear that this event will continue in the future.

I am extremely excited to hear about your new organization Anglers As Role Models (ARM). The potential and possibilities that we have as partners is endless. I can see a vision of hundreds of children experiencing the joys of fishing, the value of camaraderie and the impact of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in their lives.

Thank you Dave and EFN for helping us help more children through our program. Keep up the great work.

Sincerely,

Troy J. Fritz
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota
Troy Fritz
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota
(320) 253-1616 Fax (320) 253-1702
[email protected]
Little Moments…Big Magic!

Great to hear Dave. Thanks for the post.
Glad we can make a difference in these kid’s life!
I cannot wait unitl next year already! To see that smile on Evan’s (my little for the day) was priceless and gave me a great feeling to remember over the next year and what I have to look forward to.

Thanks for the opportunity.

Dito on Dee Zee`s post it was a great time and will get even better.

Here is a message from Troy Fritz of BB/BS… Hawger

Our website is http://www.bbbscentralmn.org

We need to add the link to your site on our website but we are just getting it up and running. Soon to come.

Troy Fritz
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota
(320) 253-1616 Fax (320) 253-1702
[email protected]
Little Moments…Big Magic!

Troy and I discussed a plan to have a “Little / Pro Mail” system set that BB/BS matches could mail information back and forth to our ARM Pros. This way you can stay in toutch with the kids you took fihing and meet up with those you’ll be taking fishing… ahead of time!
This would be real fun for the kids…. and it gives them a year round contact with our ARM Pros. Lots of potential here too for a ARM Pro to get interested in being a Big Brother / Big Sister in a match some day too.

Troy said that he would love to see one of our ARM Pros. up on stage… taking a winning check…. with his or her “Little” standing beside them!
That would be 2 cool what a picture.
Hawger
Dave Hoggard

James just posted an ARM donation of a Mankato Tent & Awning E-Z Set 8×8 ice house. It is under Gear in the EFN Classifieds. Donations of items which may be sold will give the donor the same premiums (ARM hats, shirts, etc..) as does a cash donation… and a tax deduction for the amount the item sells for.
Dave Hoggard

About this position…..

*Donation – processing, sales of tangible gifts

A good record keeper is needed, Two persons may chair the position both with access to books. Sales done and records kept of donated items and receipts for donations will be done by this group.

ARM is pleased to announce that ARM got its first donation! It was from the Fox Lake Conservation League in Sherburn, MN via Tom Miller of PoleBender Outdoors.

With this donation, a checking account has been set up with a debit card. ARM is ready to do biz!

Because of this, the donations committee needed to be started up. I met with (or talked over the phone to) all ARM board members and it has been “passed” that John Eggers be one of two chairpersons over the donations committee. John will watch the “books” by seeing that all donations are deposited into the checking account. He will also see all transactions done in both the checking account and debit card. John will not have the ability to write checks nor use the debit card. One other person will be chosen to “co-chair” this position… and soon. This person will also “see the books” and be an aid in selling of donated items. If you are interested in this position, please let John Eggers or me know.

Thank you John Eggers for your support and help.

Thanks also to the good folks at the Fox Lake Conservation League in Sherburn, MN and Tom & Jim Miller of “PoleBender Outdoors” for your donation.

Dave Hoggard

ARM

Anglers as Role Models

You’re more than welcome Dave. PoleBender Outdoors is happy to be the one to get it started. All organizations need cash to operate. Please let us know what else we can do.

About this ARM position…
Tournament – plan, arrange, scedule, staffing of Arm Tournaments

I am very proud to announce the placement of Jon Jordan to chair the ARM Tournament Committee.
Thank you so much Jon.

If you are interested in helping Jon in this committee, please contact him or me.
Dave Hoggard

Congratulations Jon, I know you will do a great job!

I want to say “Thanks Alot Tom.” And please don’t forget to post info, schedules, results, news etc. about the Minnesota Walleye Tournament Trail on both sites. Feel free to use us so to speak to spread the word. Thats what this is here for. Thanks, Bill

About this position…
*Sponsor – generating, maintaining, promoting
Several people working under this one chairperson will be needed to find new sponsors, maintain relations with the existing sponsors, promote the sponsors in print and at events. Also resopnsible for showing the sponsors what happend at events in mailers, Email, and or on CD.

I am very happy to announce that Chris Tuckner has been voted into and accepted to chair this position.
Thank you Chris!

If you are interested in working on this committe, please contact Chris Tuckner (“Eye Guide” on EFN) or me.
Dave Hoggard

About this position…. *Event – planning, scheduling, staffing, accomidations
Contacting local, state, and city governments for event permits, planning dates of events as to fit schedules, gathering up help from EFN and other sources… clubs and organizations, booking hotels and accomidations. Several people would have to be involved in this funcion.
I am happy to announce the placement of Brittny Sanders to chair the Events Committee.
Here is some info about Brittny…
Brittny Sanders was interested in becoming a part of the ARM program, particularly, the Events committee. Her skills and experience made her an ideal candidate for this position. She works for UBS PaineWebber, a financial services firm. In her daily job, she coordinates office meetings, gatherings and outings. Brittny works closely with individuals to make sure that no detail is missed and everything comes together in a timely, efficient, and organized manner. A little background about her…she is years old and lives in Roberts, WI. She is originally from Neenah, WI and attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her fiancée is a tournament fisherman and guide. She is around fishing year-round and thoroughly enjoys the sport. Brittny says she would love to be a part of a program that positively promotes angling to children.
If you are interested in working with Brittny in the Events Committee, please contact her at [email protected]
or contact me.
Dave Hoggard

About this position….
*Little/Pro Mail
This person will need to communicate with each of the state BB/BS agencies directly… to set up a program for “pen-pals” to be made, create guidelines and promote the program thru media dept.
I am happy to announce that this position has been filled by Glenn Walker. I spoke to Glenn at lingth and he is super excited to take on this job.
Best of luck to you in this effort Glenn, please allow me help you in any way you need.
Dave Hoggard

About this position…
*Food – events, guidelines, procurement / sponsors
Looks to be a one (or two man) job in purchasing foods, maintaing health guidelines for proper care of foods, securing sponsors and food donations, writing up menus, and performing on site preperation and gathering event helpers to cook & clean up. This person may need access to storage areas for non perishables.
Thrilled to tell you that Steve Greene is the man…he has been voted into chairperson for the Food Committee.
Thank you Steve for your interest and past support.
Dave Hoggard

About this position…
*Media – promotion, ad program, produce ecucational materials
Filming of events, video press release, editing of footage for production of info for emails / mpegs, tapes, and CD’s, making flyers, contacting other media / TV & radio (connection with Public Relations dept here)
I am very happy to announce ARM is to have Dave Koonce Chair the ARM Media Committee. 2 cool
This is going to be real fun working with you. Thanks Dave for your support and help.
Dave Hoggard

About this position… *Membership – records, mailings / communications
ARM members may have an I.D. Card with a membership # that would be mailed out, records to be kept, receipts made and filed, and contact names kept. This job would include keeping records for several people serving on the committee, post office visits, and going to the printer’s office for making up memos, mailers, cards, etc. Several people would need to be involved in this funcion.
I am so happy to announce that this position goes to Ken Goin. Ken is very interested in the future of kids & fishing and will make an excellent addition to ARM in chairing the Membership Committee. Thanks Ken, for accepting this position. I am here to eager help and support you in any way.
Dave Hoggard

*Public Relations – mail & phone questions, speakers
Mass info mailers, thanks you mailers, return calls to persons with questions, scedule ARM speakers. This person will need to be able to communicate well and keep records and have several persons under his direction that can do the same.
I am happy to announce that the ARM board has voted to have Chris Beeksma chair the ARM Public relations Committee. Chris it will be a pleasure working with you.
If amyone is interested in helping Chris in the committee, please contact him or me. Thanks Chris, for you help and interest.
Dave Hoggard

Thanks Dave! I’m absolutely honored to accept the position and it’s challenges! Thanks ARM!!

Now, we all know I’m kind of a wing nut so I plan to have fun no matter where I am or what I’m doing! So………….I’m going to need a few volunteers that are interested in some fun………….and the humble satisfaction of reflecting and realizing that not only are we having fun, our efforts are MAKING A DIFFERENCE in many lives! There are no words to describe, no amount of money that can buy the satisfaction that will come to you for a selfless contribution in someone elses life.

I’m looking for a few good volunteers! Have fun, make a difference! You can reach me at [email protected], [email protected], or shoot me a private message here on the EFN sites!

At this point, I’m just finding out who’d like to help and we’ll go from there.

Thanks again ARM for the chance to contribute in this effort and be a part of your mission! I CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED!!!

Instead of saying congradulations to everyone one at a time I’m just going to say congradulations to all and I’m looking forward to working with all of you. I’m in Western Wisconsin Menomonie area, I’m a great scrounge, I’ll ask for anything and sometimes get it, and will help on any committee that needs help from me as a member or I can be just a connection to this area (Wisconsin) and save some gas so someone doesn’t need to run this way.
I’d like to thank the board members for voting me in and I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and safe holiday season. Whewwww that was long. Oh yea Santa if your reading this I plan on taking up musky fishing so bring big Salmo Lures and be carefull those hooks are sharp. HA HA Steve

About this position…

*Education – programs with public/private schools

Institute a program & speakers schedule, and coordinate speakers schedules. Work with media to have AV (videos & cd) materials and printed matter available.

This position will be co-chaired by Jarrad and Lana Fluekiger as a husband and wife “team” effort. Here is a little background of each of them.

Jarrad has a degree from Penn State University in Fire Protection Services and a degree from the Madison Fire Academy. He is also a guide on the Mississppi River and a tournament fisherman. Jarrad shared with me that he feels very honored in this position and relates that he and Lana will work togther to teach kids about fishing. Jarrad says that without educating our youth there will be no more fishing or tournaments in the future.

Lana, masters as an Elementry Guidance counselor. Her degree comes from University of Wisconsin-Stout. She does realize the importance of education. Lana feels that without education… how is a person going to learn about a subject? For herself, she never grew up around fishing because she was never educated about it, since her family was not into the outdoors. Lana does realize the passion for fishing now being married to Jarrad for almost 8 years. He has taught her and the boys, Austin and Jordan, about the passion he has for fishing. Lana says she would of never understood fishing until she was educated about it. Lana has shared with me that she is very excited about being part of ARM.

Thanks you two for your interest and help.

Dave Hoggard