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B.A.S.S. Federation Announces Strengthened Commitment
to Conservation
MOBILE, Ala. April 25, 2001 After 10 years of major contributions to sportfishing conservation efforts,
the 50,000 member B.A.S.S. Federation today announced plans to ensure that the organization is prepared to meet
the challenges that lay ahead.
"We are committed to moving forward in our conservation efforts," said B.A.S.S. Federation Director Al
Smith. "The plans we formulated provide a blueprint ensuring we maximize our results."
During a meeting of B.A.S.S. Federation conservation directors and presidents, four key areas were chosen to improve
the organizations efforts; 1.) stepped up recruitment, 2.) a stable leadership platform, 3.) renewed and improved
relationships with external groups, and 4.) heightened communication.
"Improving these four areas will allow us to better define who we are, where we're going and how we¹re
going to get there than ever before," said Alabama B.A.S.S. Federation Conservation Director Jim Howard.
The recruitment efforts will be centered on bringing concerned individuals, both Federation members and non-members,
into the fold in order to carry out conservation initiatives. These initiatives include the many conservation projects
undertaken each year as well as increasing the awareness of conservation issues as they relate to sportfishing.
Promoting a stable leadership in each of the various federations through better descriptions of duties and a recognition
system will improve the effectiveness of efforts by increasing understanding.
Relationships with agencies and organizations with similar interests in sportfishing conservation were targeted
to allow beneficial partnerships.
Improved communications, including the use of resources already developed through both the state and national level,
will allow the Federation to better package information. Additionally, utilization of electronic and other means
to distribute information will allow for a better flow of information between concerned parties.
"These steps will allow us to better utilize all our resources," said Oklahoma B.A.S.S. Federation Conservation
Director Don Lindner. "And no one else has the ability to tap a network of 600,000 plus members."
For further information on B.A.S.S. Conservation or to become involved interested parties should contact B.A.S.S.
National Conservation Director Bruce Shupp at (334) 272-9530.
Sponsors of the 2001 B.A.S.S. Federation Championship include: BC Powders, Ranger Boats, RangerTrail
Trailers, Mercury Outboards, Chevrolet Trucks, Humminbird/Zercom Marine, Flowmaster Exhaust Systems, Pennzoil Marine,
MotorGuide Trolling Motors, Quantum Rod and Reels, GMAC Insurance, Gore-Tex Outerwear, First USA Visa Card, Worldwaters.com,
Berkley Trilene, AC Delco, Berkley PowerBait, Eagle Claw Fishhooks, Long john Silver¹s Restaurants, Kumho
Tires, Mobile Sports Commission, the City of Mobile and the State of Alabama. |
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