Most people think we go fishing all the time. HAH! Wish it were so. However, the action never stops at LLGF Headquarters where Betty Bauman/Founder, Lisa Steinberg/Vice President and Jenn Weiden/Marketing Director spend lots of hours to make the seminars beneficial for particpants and sponsors and to handle administration. Karen LeFleur works part time in the office and helps to streamline our operation.
Much of our time is spent on seminar logistics, database management, planning, production of printed materials, website updates, promotions, product warehousing and funding development to pay for all of this. Each seminar is the result of more than 600 labor hours. We maintain a bank of computers and our five phone lines are constantly busy.
What's cool is this 11-year-old operation came from nothing to a program recognized around the world, by media, government and the industry, as the leader for bringing women into fishing. The donations and support from our sponsors and donors keep the wheels turning. It;s almost impossible to comprehend the interest of hundreds of entities who have contributed to make these opportunities possible.
LLGF is turning heads within the fishing industry, and this attention will bring more fishing products designed for women in the future (maybe a TV show with real women who like to fish?) If we don't stand up and be recognized, we won't be counted! Go, girls!
http://www.ladiesletsgofishing.com
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Hello Ladies! I just recently stumbled across your website and was very impressed. Unfortunately, I don't live in Florida but I do get to visit on several occasions throughout the year. Because I do a lot of fishing in the Great Lakes and I have several lady friends that would probably like it too, I was wondering if you would be interested in starting or helping me start a chapter in Michigan???
Just wondering....
Michelle
Thank you for your interest! We received many requests just like this one from all over the country. While we would love to have more chapters, we can't consider starting new chapters due to a lack of resources at Headquarters for the labor and materials required to expand the chapter program. If you are serious about starting a fishing club, try posting a notice on a site like www.craigslist.com or something similar. There really are lots of ladies who love to fish out there! Maybe plan a weekend getaway with a group of girls and attend one of our seminars! Info is on http://www.ladiesletsgofishing.com.
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