Welcome to Let’s Go Fishing with Seniors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR MISSION
Text Box: “Let’s Go Fishing”   Fishing and Boating Excursions for Seniors   “Giving Back to those who have given so much to us”

Text Box: Our mission is to enrich the lives of senior citizens through fishing and boating activities that build relationships and create memories.

 
Text Box: The Let’s Go Fishing Organization:   · Provides opportunities to participate in    stimulating and enriching social activities   · Promotes health and socialization   · Increases independence and confidence   But most important-  We generate smiles with good clean fun!

Text Box:   · The Pontoon will operate only on lakes that have public restroom facilities and docks for easy access. · If using personal boat, more options are possible. · All Minnesota State fishing laws and boating restrictions will be adhered to.  Fishing participants must have a valid fishing license. · We practice conservation; therefore catch-and-release of large fish will be encouraged. · We accommodate those with physical handicaps or limitations.  Please let us know at the time of scheduling if you require special arrangements.  · Travel to and from the lake will be the responsibility of the participants.

Let's Go Fishing Policies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Text Box:   Let’s Go Fishing is a non-profit organization with a goal to provide fishing and boating excursions as an activity for senior citizens (age 55+).  We provide seniors an opportunity to spend quality time on our area lakes; which so many have done and enjoyed in the past.  Further, we provide these services at NO COST TO THE SENIOR.

Text Box: Let’s Go Fishing assists seniors who are unable to participate in fishing and boating themselves because of the following reasons: · Lack of income · No equipment · Don’t know how or where to go · No one to go with · Loss of spouse · Health Issues These seniors can once again enjoy the great lakes of this state with their friends, families and acquaintances.

Our Goal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Text Box: Our Philosophy

Text Box: “Giving back to those who have given so much to us”   Let’s go fishing is interested in working with individuals and communities who have a heart for the organization and embracing its mission.   Our goal is to give every senior citizen the opportunity to fish and boat on our beautiful lakes.   Communities support the organization through time, money and resources; becoming partners with us, so we can strive toward our vision of one day seeing Let’s Go Fishing chapters across the nation.

Text Box: Some outings are designed for relaxing on the pontoon, enjoying nature and the fresh air.  Some excursions are for the experienced fisherman, with the challenges of finding “the big fish”.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Minnesota Population Projections 2000-2030 The aging of the baby boom will produce an explosion in the 45-to-64 year  old population between 2000 and 2010, and the over-55 population will grow by more than 2 million in the coming 30 years.                                  ~MN Planning State Demographic Center

Text Box: Equipment and Services Provided:   · Safe Boat or Pontoon· Extensive training of volunteers · PFD’S (Personal flotation devices) · First Aid Kits · Fire Extinguishers · Anchors · Mooring bumpers · Weather alerting systems · Trained volunteers · Equipment, Rods/Reels/Tackle · Snacks/Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Text Box:   · Nursing Homes · Assisted Living · Widow · Widowers · Senior Centers · Groups · Individuals · Hospice · Disabled · Adult Day Care · Families · Lutheran Soc. Ser. · Church Groups · Care Centers

People We've Impacted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Text Box: Let’s Go Fishing Does so much more than just providing fishing and boating experienced….

Text Box: · Participates in area parades · Participates in area fishing tournaments · Holds Fish Fry · Major Fundraisers      

Exposure Text Box: · Brochures · Website · Television · Radio · Newspaper · Boat Show · Tournaments

Text Box: · Parades · Sr. Expo · New Chapters · Word Of Mouth · Presentations · Booklets · Organizations

Bemidji SponsersText Box: GoldPine Home Eagle Printing Beltrami Electric Bemidji Rotary Blackduck Lions Froggie Bait Bemidji Coop Bemidji Marine    

Text Box: Blue Water Bait Security State Bank Northern Inn Nei Bottling Timberline Tabers Bait Bemidji  Eagles Bemidji  Jaycees Blackduck American Legion Knights of Columbus    

Text Box: RP Broadcasting First National Bank, 55 Connection Nielson Foundation Kraus Anderson Northome VFW Norvold Motor Co. Corner Sports

Text Box: "Let's Go Fishing" of Minnesota Bemidji Chapter 218-766-0881  

"Together we can make a difference"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Fishing and Boating Excursions for people who are age 55+   Let's Go Fishing is a non-profit organization with a goal to provide fishing and boating excursions as an activity for senior citizens (age 55+). We provide seniors an opportunity to spend quality time on our area lakes; which so many have done and enjoyed in the past. Further, we provide these services at no cost to seniors. It is our way to give back to those who have given so much.    One of the most exciting parts of this program is assisting many seniors who are unable to participate in fishing and boating themselves because of health issues or other concerns.  We have a specially designed pontoon to accommodate seniors.  The pontoon is designed with higher rails, captain’s chairs, and wider door access to accommodate wheelchairs.   We provide everything necessary for a fishing or boating trip, including rods, reels, bait, life preservers and a snack. These seniors once again have the opportunity to enjoy the great lakes of Minnesota with their friends, families and acquaintances.   Let's Go Fishing of MN is privileged to have Endorsements by some of Minnesota's finest fishermen and Testimonials by so many who have been touched. We thank them for supporting the Let's Go Fishing of MN organization.   The Minnesota demographer has projected the senior population of Minnesota will increase by 2 million in the next 30 years. It appears we started our effort just in time. Together we truly can make a difference in thousands of senior lives.   The Let’s Go Fishing with Seniors program is looking for senior participants as well as area volunteers.  If you are interested in more information on Let’s Go Fishing in your area please call 218-766-0881 or log on to www.letsgofishingofmn.com     The Bemidji Chapter would love to set up a presentation or come and talk with you about the program.   Thank you for your interest in the program and hope to hear from you soon!   Bemidji Chapter of “Let’s Go Fishing”

Text Box: Fishing and Boating Excursions for seniors  

Text Box: “Giving Back to those who have given so much”

"Together we can make a difference"