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Volunteer Guides

Bruce Aalgaard, Bemidji

Carl Adams, Tenstrike

Jeff & Debbie Allison, Bemidji

Bill Andersen, Bemidji

Aaron Anderson, Bemidji

Andy Anderson, Bemidji

Marc Anderson, Bemidji

Keith Backer, Tenstrike

Rance Bahr, Bemidji

Joy Barclay, Bemidji

Milo Barclay, Hines

Rich Blomberg, Bemidji

Matt Breuer, Bemidji

Dave Brinkmann, Bemidji

Chad Bullock, Blackduck

Brad Carlson, Bemidji

Gordon & Vicki Carlson, Bemidji

Fletcher Cauchon, Hines

Bob & Jo Clayton, Bemidji

Jeff & Tammy Collison, Hines

Jim Dahedl, Bemidji

George Dahl, Bemidji

Keith Dahl, Bemidji

Andrew Dahlby, Bemidji

Tony Dingmann, Bemidji

Butch Dyrland, Hines

Bob Ehli, Bemidji

Larry Eichstadt, Bemidji

Pat Erickson, Bemidji

Mike Ettl, Bemidji

Rohn & Merrie Ferdig, Blackduck

Shaune Fitzgerald, Guthrie

Jon & Becky Frees, Bemidji

Virgil Frieden, Bemidji

Jimmy George, Bemidji

Forester Gordy, Tenstrike

Tim Gray, Tenstrike

David Grudy, Bemidji

Dan Gumphrey, Cass Lake

Bill Hall, Puposky

Scott Hanson, Bemidji

Jeff Hedstrom, Bemidji

Tim Hinrichs, Bemidji

Steve Holley, Bemidji

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What is "Bemidji Area
Take-A-Kid Fishing"?

It is a Bemidji area based organization whose mission is to enrich children through exposure to the outdoors with the great sport of fishing.

Fishing is a fantastic way to spend quality time with a child, interacting with them in meaningful ways.
Fishing is an opportunity to teach kids about the diversity of nature and our dependence on a healthy environment.
Fishing is a lifetime sport that will provide many hours of recreation, relaxation and time with family and friends.
Fishing is a physical activity that helps develop coordination skills without being overly strenuous or competitive and gets them outdoors.
Fishing is a way to spark interest in learning more about how to fish, the fish themselves and nature by reading, exploring the internet and discussing their experiences with peers.
FISHING IS FUN!!!

Who can participate in "Bemidji Area
Take-A-Kid Fishing"? Any child; 10-15 years old. (Participation is not based on income.)

What are the goals of "Bemidji Area
Take -A-Kid Fishing"? To introduce kids to the positive sport of fishing, to increase awareness, raise funds to meet the growing needs of kids that may not otherwise have the opportunity to go fishing. How is "Bemidji Area Take-A-Kid Fishing" funded? Donations and volunteers solely support "Bemidji Area Take-A-Kid Fishing".

How can I help? Become a sponsor. Help us raise donations through product donations and monetary contributions.

Can I Volunteer? Yes!!! Volunteers are needed for various fund-raisers such as, sorting and packing gift bags for each child, refurbishing fishing rods & reels and helping at the "Bemidji Area Take-A-Kid Fishing" fish fry the day of the event.

If you are interested in more information about the "Bemidji Area Take-A-Kid Fishing" organization please contact one of the committee members listed below.

Bob or Jo Clayton

Home (218) 586-2965 - Jo at work (218) 751-6723

Carol Olson

Take-A-Kid Fishing

Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 850

Bemidji, MN 56619

(218) 444-3541 ext 100

Nominate A Kid For Camp

Each year four (4) kids are selected from the participants of the Take-A-Kid Fishing Group. These nominations come from the guides. Guides are reminded to turn in the nominations. This year the guilds will receive a card for these recommendations in their guide kit.

Recommendations are not based on income or gender, but the participant must be at least 11 years old. The camp fees are paid for by the Take-A-Kid Fishing Chapter and there is no cost to the child to attend the camp. The camp
is located in the Park Rapids, Minnesota area. Transportation to and from the camp is either provided by a volunteer or family member.