MBGFC News

May 2010

RE: Update to the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club (“MBGFC”) Capital Campaign

Dear Members, Corporate Sponsors, Supporters & Friends:

Within the last two years, the MBGFC has invested heavily in upgrading its facilities and building the new Billfish Pavilion so that each tournament participant, Club member, sponsor, supporter and overall fishing fan can more thoroughly enjoy their time spent at the MBGFC. However, the MBGFC needs financial support in order to pay for these improvements.

The kick off to the Capital Campaign officially began in May 2009. The initial goal was set to raise $250,000, an amount that represents the debt incurred by the recent dramatic improvements to the MBGFC Clubhouse, grounds and the new Billfish Pavilion. *To date the MBGFC has received donations totaling over $50,000! We are well on our way to reaching our goal, thanks to those that have supported the MBGFC this past year.

As a reminder, the MBGFC Capital Campaign consists of the following three-prong approach for raising the much needed capital:

I. Billfish Blvd.

Billfish Blvd. is the recently installed walkway of commemorative pavers connecting the Orange Beach Marina parking lot to the Clubhouse and Pavilion. The walkway looks great and makes the facility look even better.

Individual pavers are available for a $500 donation and will be engraved per the contributor’s instructions. Special areas are reserved on the walkway for corporate sponsors and the affiliated brands they represent. These pavers offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to permanently preserve your association and support of the MBGFC.

*To date over 55 pavers have been SOLD! Thank you for your support!

II. Billfish Pavilion Wall of Fame

The wall behind the main bar on the Pavilion has been reserved for a pyramid layout of contributors. Unique stainless steel species artwork of the applicable contribution level have been permanently affixed to the wall with a engraved plaque containing the contributor’s name/message. The sponsorship levels are limited in quanity as follows:

Grand Slam $25,000 *SOLD, none available

Blue Marlin $15,000 (2) available

White Marlin $5,000 (4) available

Sailfish $2,500 *(2) SOLD, (6) available

III. Billfish Pavilion Teak Furniture

High quality teak table & chair sets are available as a lasting sponsorship opportunity. This furniture will be used permanently on the Pavilion and will be commemorated with plaques permanently affixed to each table. The sponsorship levels are as follows:

A. St. Thomas Set: 4 ft. high top bar table & 4 bistro bar chairs ($2,500 donation)

B. Bahama Set: 6-8 ft. extension table & 8 high chairs, ($4,000 donation)

Please remember that the MBGFC is a non-profit organization which was formed over forty years ago with the goal of fostering, promoting, and increasing interest in the sport of big game fishing, oceanography, marine biology, and other similar fields. Many people don’t realize that all net proceeds raised by the Club’s tournaments and other activities are allocated yearly to local charities and other organizations that support the ideals on which the Club was founded.

Now, it’s your opportunity to support the Club that defends the rights of the recreational angler, hosts your favorite tournaments in the Gulf of Mexico, supports charities, creates opportunities for lasting friendships and business relationships and continues to create life-long memories for you and your family.

Please make a donation today! Become a part of history, forever preserve your association with the MBGFC and support an organization that gives back to the Community we all live and fish in. All donations are considered a tax deductible gift to a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

Again, a sincere thanks to those that made contributions during the last year. Your support is greatly appreciated.

On behalf of the MBGFC Board of Directors & Fundraising Committee,

Tight Lines,

C. Bennett Long

Chairman, Fundraising Committee

Fundraising Committee:

Joe Roe Burton Bill Haffner

Scott Cooper Parker Huddle

Jim Cox Frank Lott

Russell Craft Todd Martin

Scott Delaney Robert Weaver