Dennis Jarvis, vice chair of the Vance County Advisory Council of the Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina, was the guest of honor on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program.
Jarvis announced the club’s upcoming 12th Annual “Bass for Cash” Fishing Tournament to be held on Kerr Lake Saturday, April 20, 2019. The tournament will begin early in the morning – at safe light – at Nutbush on Kerr Lake.
“The Boys & Girls Club partnered in 2018 with Collins, Inc. in the ‘Bass for Cash’ Series and continued with the partnership for 2019,” said Jarvis. “We had over 120 boats last year, with hopes to exceed that number this year.”
For an entry fee of $180, participants can fish alone or in two-person teams. There is a five fish limit with the potential to win cash prizes of $5,000+.
One place will be paid for every seven boats, with a maximum of 15 positions paid.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the Vance County chapter of the Boys & Girls Club. According to Jarvis, approximately 85 percent of the fishing tournament funds raised through entry fees and sponsorships will stay in the local chapter to expand the club’s youth services.
Jarvis said he has personally witnessed the way fundraisers help the local chapter grow. “In the year-and-a-half I’ve been with the organization, the club has added new features including what I call a ‘beats lab,’ essentially a music-mixing facility with a recording studio. They’ve also recently opened a game room.”
Giving anglers an opportunity to participate in what they enjoy doing while raising money to provide fun, safe experiences for local youth is a win-win situation, according to Jarvis.
“What a wonderful opportunity for those who like to fish to come have a great day on Kerr Lake for a nominal fee and a chance to win prize money.”
For additional tournament rules and registration information, click here. For more on the Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina, please call (919) 690-0036 or visit www.bgcncnc.com.
To hear the Town Talk interview with Dennis Jarvis in its entirety, including Henderson-Vance Economic Development updates, click here.