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OAPB Fishing Foundation was thrilled to present checks to two local charitable organizations at our Annual OAPBFF Golf Tournament on October 18, 2025. We hosted several events throughout the year to raise funds for local organizations that do a lot for our community.   We hosted the following events this year: Nautical Flea Market Bowl-a-thon Fish Dip Competition Casino Night Pig Roast Crawfish Boil Golf Tournament We donated $2000 to Pompano Beach Fire Benevolent and $1000 to the Marine Corp League of Pompano Beach. We chose these two organizations because they are based locally in Pompano Beach and are focused on giving back to our community. The Pompano Beach Firefighters Benevolent is 501(c)3 a non-profit that gives back to the community of Pompano Beach.  Their mission is to create a partnership between the community and their membership that will provide assistance to those in need by means of financial aid and volunteer services. The Marine Corps League (MCL) is a non-profit veteran service organization that promotes the traditions of the U.S. Marine Corps by fostering camaraderie among members, supporting Marines and their families, and promoting patriotism and community involvement through programs like Toys for Tots. The organization provides support to its members, such as assistance with veteran services, career counseling, and mentorship, while also engaging in community service activities like providing funeral honors for fallen Marines and running youth programs. We would like to thank everyone who attended an event and donated throughout the year.  It is through your support that we are able to provide funding to these local 501 (c) (3) organizations! Thank you to Gina Ceccolini our Golf Tournament Chair and Holly Hunt our Social Media Chair and Secretary. OAPB Fishing Foundation (FEIN # 84-2906283)

We rocked the night away 80’s style at the OAPB Fishing Foundation Casino Night last weekend. . We were able to raise money to support our upcoming OAPB First Responders Fishing event while playing blackjack, poker, and craps with a fun group of club members and friends.   Everyone had a blast but below are the people who walked away with something cool from our generous sponsors….     Biggest winner – Joe Siviglia. Joe walked away with boat service from Boathouse Marine.   Biggest Loser – Vince Cutcher. Vince walked away with a bucket of swag from Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale and a gold membership.   Best Dressed – Joe Siviglia and Tamra Young. Joe and Tamra both walked away with gift cards from Big Dog Tackle.     Thank you to everyone who donated and attended the event and to our sponsors for donating prizes.   We are now one step closer to meeting our goals for the OAPB Fishing Foundation First Responders Fishing event on August 9. . #oapb #offshoreanglerspompanobeach #oapbfishingfoundation #oapbcasinonight #givingback #charityevent

Happy to report the annual OAPB Bowl-a-thon Fishing Foundation was a SUCCESS!! 👏🏼🎳 We were able to raise money to support our upcoming OAPB First Responders Fishing Tournament while having lots of laughs, pizza, and beer 🍻 So who won?! Below are the final standings…. 1st – Highly Unlikely Team 1 – 1145 points 🥇 2nd – Sin Harbor – 1054 points 🥈 3rd – Highly Unlikely Team 2 – 1010 points 🥉 Top Male – Scotty McIlvaine – 481 points 🏆 Top Female – Michelle Hoekstra – 390 points 🏆 Best Dressed – Elijah “Woody” Colon –  Reno 911 cop🕺🏽 Thank you to Gina Ceccolini for organizing the event, Cindy Conley for volunteering and handling our raffle, and to the amazing businesses who donated various items and gift cards for our raffle!! We appreciate your support! 🫶🏼🫶🏼 And finally, a big THANK YOU to all of the members and friends who bowled with us!  We are now one step closer to meeting our goals for the OAPB Fishing Foundation First Responders Fishing Tournament on August 9. 🎣. Save the date – more details to come shortly! #oapb #offshoreanglerspompanobeach #oapbfishingfoundation #oapbbowlathon #wefishandbowl #givingback #charityevent

This is definitely a #latepost but happy to report the OAPB Fishing Foundation Fish Dip Competition was a SUCCESS!! 👏🏼 🐟 We were able to raise money to support our upcoming OAPB First Responders Fishing Tournament while enjoying yummy fish dip from 8 competitors! So who won?! Below is the leaderboard …. 1st – Sean Katz🥇 2nd –  J Hooked – Jon and Julie Schroeder🥈 3rd –  Mike Cleary/Fish Angler🥉 People’s Choice – Mike Cleary/Fish Angler🏆 Thank you to Gina Ceccolini for organizing the event, and to Big Dog Tackle for donating gift cards to the winners!! We appreciate your support Nicole & Trae!!  Thank you to our 3 panel judges: Jim Ruback, Benny Scoca, and Stan Reuwer. They judged all the fish dips based on Flavor, Texture and Presentation. And finally, a big THANK YOU to everyone who competed and the club members and friends who donated and attended!  We are now one step closer to meeting our goals for the OAPB Fishing Foundation First Responders Fishing Tournament on August 9. 🎣. Save the date – more details to come shortly! #oapb #offshoreanglerspompanobeach #oapbfishingfoundation #oapbfishdipcompetition #givingback #charityevent

I am proud to report that the 2024 OAPB Kid’s Day of Fishing was a success! We spent the morning of July 13 aboard Fish City Pride drift boat right out front of the Hillsboro Inlet. We had 7 volunteers from OAPB assisting the group of participants baiting hooks, working the reels, and helping the kids bring fish on the boat. We also took time to educate the group on FWC regulations for the different species of fish, and which ones would need to go back in the water.  It is important they understand how to fish safely and also sustainably. Many from the group were nervous and apprehensive at first, but they quickly warmed up and started enjoying themselves.  It was so cool to see them get excited when they got a fish on the line, and getting comfortable holding the fish and posing for pictures. After a 4-hour experience on the boat, we took the group back to have their fish fileted.  They were excited about taking their catches home to cook that evening. Once we were done, we walked across the street to the Hillsboro Inlet Park where another group of volunteers were set up for lunch donated by a local McDonalds. After lunch, we were excited to give the group their very own rod and reel combo, compliments of Shimano, and a “swag bag” filled with other fun fishing gear and cool stuff from our generous sponsors. I had several of the kids and young adults ask me when we could do this again.  I asked if they enjoyed the day and received a resounding “YES!” from the group.  It was such a heart-warming feeling knowing we could give this group a fun and educational day that they will always remember. We appreciate the partnership with FLITE Center of Boward County for helping make this day a reality for these well-deserving young people. A big thank you to the following companies and people for your generous donations: Shimano for the rod and reel combo – the kids are excited to keep practicing their new hobby! McDonalds – delicious lunch Fish City Pride – discounted private charter boat And to the following companies for donating items to the swag bag: Kraken Yacht Wraps Big Dog Tackle Fish Angler Loucks Engineering ASI – Aeronautical Systems Inc Sugared & Iced Florida OpenText Cybersecurity Transformation through Conversations Holly B Hunt Pelagic Jenni Galludett – Keller Williams Sea Tow of Fort Lauderdale Please be sure to patronize these companies and small businesses when you get the chance! And a special shout out to our OAPB members who volunteered on the boat: Shaughn Miller, OAPB President Mike Leach Gina Ceccolini Brent Miller Mike Cleary, Fish Angler Matt Gonzalez Brian Vieau Holly Hunt, Event Organizer And for the lunch set-up volunteers: Mike Preston Carolyn Stash Muriel Smith It was truly a group effort to make this day a reality, and I am thankful for all who donated their time and money to the OAPB Fishing Foundation. Looking forward to making this an annual event! Best, Holly B. Hunt Kid’s Day Fishing Chair