By now I hope everybody is aware of the Get Kids Fishing Foundation- Georgia chapter 2010 Lake Lanier Striper Benefit being held November 13 on beautiful Lake Lanier. Since it is our first of many annual fund raising events, our planning committee has decided on a maxim of 50 boats. Registration is first come first serve and pre pays are going quick. So, please visit the links below, print your registration form, fill it out and send it and the entry fee to the mailing address list. By doing this as soon as possible, it will guarantee you a spot in this great event. All proceeds raised will help fund and support the Get Kids Fishing Foundation ( http://cbs4.com/video/?id=99851) 2011 schedule. Please help and sign up early. Thanks!

Official Rules:
http://www.getkidsfishing.org/GKFRules.pdf
Registration Form:
http://www.getkidsfishing.org/GKFRegistration.pdf
Basic Information:
http://www.getkidsfishing.org/GKFInfo.pdf
**Attention Sponsors**:
http://www.getkidsfishing.org/GKFSponsor.pdf

Look forward to seeing everybody in November!

Getting pre pays in the mailbox daily. Don't miss out, send yours TODAY!

Official Rules:
http://www.getkidsfishing.org/GKFRules.pdf
Registration Form:
http://www.getkidsfishing.org/GKFRegistration.pdf
Basic Information:
http://www.getkidsfishing.org/GKFInfo.pdf
**Attention Sponsors**:
http://www.getkidsfishing.org/GKFSponsor.pdf

Gathering up some great sponsors(click on the links above)and filling the captions bags! Don't miss out on this great event. Please visit the links above, print your registration form, fill it out and send it and the entry fee to the mailing address listed. Don't miss out, it's filling up quick!

Have boats asking to pay by credit card.
No problem, simply go to our website http://www.getkidsfishing.org/ and click on the RED (other) donation button. From there logo on, type $65 or $100 in the box, in the comment box type all your contact information and hit enter. Done! We'll follow up with you after payment has been made.
Hope to see you at the tournament!

Are there still slots open for this tournament? The form shows November 5th for entries to be received.

Can it be sent in by email?

We have slots all day long.
Pay online only! Simply go to our website http://www.getkidsfishing.org/ and click on the RED (other) donation button. From there log on to PayPal, type $65(w/kid(s) or $100(without kid(s) in the box, in the comment box type all your contact information and hit enter. Done! We'll follow up with you after payment has been made. If PayPal is not an option, call me.
Hope to see you at the tournament!
So everybody knows, we will take entries online until Friday night at 11p for this event. More boats...more payout! Only have 12 boats paid for so lets get fired up and bring the kids!
Call all week long with any questions- Dave 678.237.2800 or 770.831.2828 (leave a message)

Hey Dave,

I'm already registered and paid, but I have a question.

Tx rules say "Fish must be caught by anglers registered in the competition." There will be 4 of us on my boat.

Do you need the names of everyone or does my registration cover all?

Fish must be caught by anglers on YOUR boat to receive credit for the catch. Lets hope it's one of the kids! I will share the attached information with the email I will be sending out to all the participants. Look for the email on Weds.

OK guys Saturday morning is peeking its head out and here is some additional information you will need for the TX on Saturday.

1. All boats must check in and pick up their TX boat number from the dock of Port Royale Marina. We will start handing the boat numbers out at 630a sharp. This will allow you 30 minutes to go north or south since lines can NOT be in the water until 700a. Please, follow the honor system and don't drop until 700a. Boat numbers will include yellow lunch tickets.
2. Each boat MUST have a digital camera, measuring stick (Fun Fest will be best) and a cell phone. When you catch a striper you must place the boat number (given to you) on the fish and capture a detailed photograph on the measure stick nose on zero and pinched tail as total length. Save photo, we will be reviewing ALL top 5 winners and big fish photos for verification.
3. After you’re comfortable with the detailed photo, please call 678.237.2800 and give us your team name, boat number and total inches of fish. You will receive a confirmation number from a GKF volunteer recording your fish. Keep the confirmation number for your records- you may need it later in the day.
4. Official rules state that we catch and release and the total inches of the TWO largest fish will be your final score. So, call your first two fish in and the largest after that. NO NEED TO CALL IN SMALLER FISH.
5. Lines out of the water at 100p. No calls will be taken once the attached phone number strikes 100p. You will get voice mail only and NO voice mails will be used as a phoned in catch since you will have no confirmation number (unless it fails under rule #6). If you receive voice mail between 700a and 100p, please hang up and call again after a few minutes. Your fish will NOT be recorded unless you speak with a live person and get confirmation #.
6. THE LAST MINUTE PHONE IN RULE: In the event it is 100pm on the nose, please leave a detailed message with your boat number, team name and total inches of the fish. The 678.237.2800 number has a time stamp and worst case scenario the time stamp will confirm the last minute catch. Odds are this will not happen but we have included this rule just in case.
7. Any appeals must be accompanied by all confirmation number.
8. Music and Chick-fil-A lunch will be handed out at Port Royale Marina starting at 100p. Tie up to the docks- volunteers will be assisting. Big fish and 1st - 5 th place awards will start sometime after 200p. Caption's bags will be handed out after the awards ceremony.
9. We will be having a raffle so please bring cash or your checkbook. Items to raffle will include:
“Bad Fish” Islamorada, FL- Backcountry Fishing Trip, (2) Paradise Rental Boats- free pontoon boat rental, Atlanta Falcon signed football, University of Georgia signed baseball, (2) Graphite fishing rods, Get Kids Fishing polo shirt & visor and much much more. Tickets will sell for $5 and $10 depending on the prize.
10. Please call me with any questions: Dave 678.237.2800

Thanks for your involvement, see you at the tournament and as always Get Kids Fishing!

Do you have to launch from Port Royale or can you trailer to somewhere else?

Put in anywhere. Port Royale is allowing us to us their ramp if anybody would like to put in and leave their trailer for the day! Planning on handing out boat numbers from the docks- just pull up, we'll give you your info and off you go.
Talk it up guys! Call my cell (678.237.2800) if you haven't already signed up. I will take entries until 11p Friday night. We only have 13 boats paid- some folks would like to chase after that trophy buck i guess.

Dave, I resemble that remark...LOL

Hear ya Dan! I thought all you retired guys could go out in the woods on demand and come out of the woods for special engagements. I look at it this way, your trophy buck heard your plans and felt safer on the water! Surprise him, show up for the tournament. Hope to see you on Saturday, TX trophies came in today and they are beautiful, awesome TX long sleeve shirts w/ your entry and surprise-surprise on the captain's bags!!

Where does the "benefit" money go in getkidsfishing? Thanks.

In our first year, our volunteer staff has managed to introduce 150+ kids and family members to the great sport of fishing. We now have chapters in South Florida, the Florida Keys and Atlanta.
The money raised this weekend will help fund the 2011 schedule for the Atlanta chapter. We have three(3) events planned next year and they each one cost money. Keep in mind, our events are for the family unit and we do NOT charge the family's anything to attend our events. There are no salaries for what we do. All the money raised goes directly back to funding any future events.
Have a look at the website www.getkidsfishing.org and contact me with any questions. Thanks!

Dave Dayton 678.237.2800 ddayton@getkidsfishing.org

Dan, When did you retire?

More specifically, how does getkidsfishing actually help local kids?

Thanks.

This past June we partners with the Atlanta Juvenal Diabetes Research Foundations and had 30 of their kids fishing for striper on Lake Lanier. In that event, every child caught a fish, 24 caught striper, 12 caught their first fish ever and I'm proud to say the local striper fishermen showed up with 24 boats. This year we will be partnering with three other causes; Gwinnett County Fire and Police, Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta & Hall county and United Way of Atlanta. Looks like a fun year if you can find the time to volunteer.
Hope to talk with you more about it on Saturday.

Yes when did I retire!!! Corey alot of us participated in this event, Dave just sent me a picture that someone took at the event. I think all of us got more out of it then the kids did. Dave I really wish I could be there this weekend, but will be in the woods, but I will make the next one I promise.

Thanks to everyone and congratulations to the winners of the 2010 GKF² Fall Striper Benefit!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for your support and help in making Saturday's TX / fund raiser a great success.

Not only did we get some great kids out fishing, enjoy some good fellowship and preserve the striper population but we also managed to raise some money for what we do best...Get Kids Fishing!

So, a warm hearted “Thank You” goes out to each one of you for participating! I hope next years event will be as successful as this one!


Dave Dayton




Fifth Place

Fourth Place

Third Place

Second Place

First Place and Big Fish


Great job and see you next year!