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Update! 18 of the 21 prebabricated structures has been placed at the reef site. 3 Ecosystems had to be postponed due to high winds and sea conditions. Fundraising for the John Thompson Memorial Reef has been an amazing success! Thanks to the gracious donations of friends and family, the original goal has been exceeded. Many people have expressed that they still wish to contribute and be involved with the memorial. Therefore, we will gratefully continue to accept donations to expand the size of this remarkable reef for a wonderful man. More detail about this memorial project can be viewed at John's Memorial Reef. Bonita has asked that donations be made to John's memorial in lieu of flowers. If you would like to help, please visit www.mbara.org/donate.cfm to make your donation. Donors using PayPal, please reference your payment to the John Thompson Memorial in the "Add special instructions to seller" link during PayPal payment processing. Donors can also write checks payable to MBARA and mail them to MBARA P.O. Box 13006 Mexico Beach, FL 32410. Please reference John Thompson's memorial on the check. 15th Annual MBARA Kingfish Tournament Results
1st Place Kingfish with $3,000 Prize. Boat: Gag Reflex Capt: Russell Stewart Angler: Larry Lemieux Weight: 44.95 lbs. 2011 MBARA Kingfish Tournament Weigh Sheets Panhandle Kingfish Slam Winner
Prize $5,000 Boat: Floridaze Capt: Mitch Coleman. Total Kingfish weight was 91.87 lbs from the Bluewater Outriggers Charity Classic, Mexico Beach Marina Off Shore Classic, and MBARA Kingfish tournaments. 2011 Panhandle Kingfish Slam Results MBARA Membership Pays Rewards! The MBARA held its annual membership drawing at the 2011 MBARA Kingfish Tournament Capt's Party. The following members won real nice Shimano rod & reel combos as a benefit to being members of the MBARA: Michael Maier in Virginia and Phil Lindale in South Carolina. Congratulations Mike and Phil!
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