Quote Originally Posted by Grumpy View Post
Rob, it would hekp if you could tell us more about what the "WOUNDED WARRIOR BASS TIEAM" is or what you want it to be. I have never heard of it but it sounds like a worth while effort. More information please, like where is it located, who/what is sponsoring it, what is the purpose, are there membership dues/fees, etc.

Grumpy

Grumpy,

The name is about the only thing "Solidified" at this point. I have been trying to think of a way to combine my love for fishing with my love of the military and this is the result. I was talking it over with my Army Wounded Warrior Advocate and he was so energized it made me decide to try and and see if I could get others on board to make this a reality.
My concept is to FIRST, come up with between 2 and 4 TEAMS of which I will do my best to select quality men. The rest of the people will be selected by the existing members by qualifications review and vote. I want this to be a true "team" effort all around. I am going to use the model set forth by the ArmyBassAnglers organization out of Texas as my starting point and go from there. I am currently working on the "sponsors" for the team, but I could really use some help with it. I have a few leads, and some things working, but my contacts are mostly outside the state and I do not have many here in KY.
To answer your direct questions above, the first teams will be here in KY until we are able to get things set-up and a solid foundation built that will allow expanding to other states/areas. I do NOT intend to have any dues/fees for members. The sponsors are something we will work on as a team, beyond what I am working on already. I would love any help/guidance anyone is willing to give as this is a VERY large undertaking for one person. It is truly my desire to make this a "team" all of us can be proud of, and I do not just mean in fishing terms. My hope is that we will be able to not only field a competitive group of fishermen, but that we will also be able to do things to help promote the Military Values, assist with the fishing for kids, and support the DVA and PVA.
Please feel free to call me, 502-689-5528, or email me ([email protected]) if you would like to help/join/share ideas at anytime. Thank you for the quesitons and interest, I hope to make this something all past, current and future Soldiers have access to and can be proud of when we are up and running. Take care and God Bless.

Rob Appleby