June 17, 2010
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TotalBank's Captain's Party: 5:30pm at TotalBank Headquarters, 2720 Coral Way, Miami, FL.
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Food and Drinks provided by the Presenting Sponsor.
June 19, 2010
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FIU Scholarship Fishing Tournament
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Location - Miami Beach Marina / Monty's South Beach, 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL.
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Lines in - 7:00am
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Lines out - 3:00pm
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Weigh in - 4:00pm
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Dock Party - Food and Drinks courtesy of the FIU Alumni Association
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Presentation of Awards to the tournament winners and awarding of student scholarships
Background
Since 2002, the Florida International University Scholarship Fishing Tournament has been a unique fundraising event benefiting the FIU Alumni Association's Scholarship Fund. Funds are raised through sponsorships and boat registration. Scholarships include the Legacy Scholarship, awarded to students whose parents, grandparents or siblings are graduates of the university and the Panther Pride Scholarship awarded to students demonstrating outstanding involvement in campus life and activities. The cost is $350 per boat with a maximum of four (4) anglers and $50 for each additional angler in the same boat.
The tournament is for Dolphin, however, prizes are also given for the biggest fun fish, which include Wahoo, Tuna, or Kingfish.
Target Audience
The Florida International University Scholarship Fishing Tournament is a highly visible and exciting event that offers exceptional scholarship opportunities. The tournament targets adult fishing enthusiasts, as well as children in the Junior Angler category. Sponsorship involvement in this education-focused event will increase awareness and create a favorable impression of your company and its products or services. Please join the following sponsors in support of this worthy event. Bofill & Villar, P.A., Attorneys at Law; Cyber Angler.com; Financial Insurance Brokers, Inc.; GEICO; Oceania Cruises; River Marine Supply; Solo Printing; TotalBank; and FIU's University Credit Union.
For Sponsorship Opportunities and Entry information, contact: Elena Balsinde, Assistant Director of Special Events and Outreach, at 305.348.0159 or ebalsind@fiu.edu