12-05-2007, 09:36 PM
Project FISH Support
Investing in Future Stewards of Michigan's Natural Resources
Project F.I.S.H. and the Project F.I.S.H. Endowment
Friends Involved in Sportfishing Heritage
An endowment and program to advance fishing and aquatic resource education
programs in Michigan
Today's youth have more options than ever before on how to spend their free
time. In Michigan, as across the country, young people are involved in
sports, scouts, school clubs, and many other activities. Although some of
these activities may introduce young people to the great outdoors, many do
not. Traditional outdoor activities, such as fishing, are at risk of not
capturing the interest of today's youth. As young people's interest in
fishing wanes, certainly their involvement in protecting fish, rivers,
lakes and streams will decrease. Interests in Michigan's fishes and the
waters they inhabit must be kept strong in order for youth to develop a
sense of stewardship for aquatic resources.
Coordinated through Michigan State University's Department of Community,
Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies (CARRS), Project F.I.S.H. is a
premier aquatic resource education program in Michigan, and looked at as a
national leader by similar statewide programs. With trained adult and teen
mentors throughout Michigan and in other states, kids of all ages are
experiencing the benefits of being on, in , and around the water, in
pursuit of the one that "won't get away". These volunteers work within
communities in many ways. They form family local family fishing clubs, in
and out of school programs, and create lasting partnerships for habitat
work in and out of the water. The bottom line is " quality time for kids
spent outdoors with a caring adult".
As you may realize, fishing is more - much more - than wetting a line. It
develops life skills, long-term relationships, and responsible care and use
of our vital natural resources. With competition from fast-paced action
electronics, organized sports, and parental time constraints, fishing,
hunting, and other traditional sports are fighting an uphill battle that
needs your support.
Your generous contribution will allow for more training of volunteer
mentors, continued support of a statewide coordinator who works to support
these volunteers through partner networking, procurement of low cost
or giveaway supplies for instruction, and encouragement of new long-term,
continued contact education programs in communities all over Michigan.
Help us make sure that Michigan's waters and the fishes that inhabit them
are protected for our children and future generations to come. Since the
Project F.I.S.H. Endowment is an endowment, your contribution will be
invested, with the interest income used to support the Project F.I.S.H.
programs. You may also make a contribution directly to the Project F.I.S.H.
Program. Michigan State University Department of Department of CARRS will
recognize all gifts to the Project F.I.S.H. Endowment. All donors will be
given credit and membership in the appropriate MSU donor recognition club
according to gift qualifications. All gifts to Michigan State University
are tax deductible on your federal taxes, and may qualify Michigan
residents for a Michigan Tax Credit.
If financial support is something you cannot do, simply promoting this
program, offering time and assistance to a local volunteer, and encouraging
others to be part of creating future stewards are very large contributions,
as we are all part of this effort! Please forward this announcement to
anyone who may be willing to "Invest in Future Stewards of Michigan's
Natural Resources".
Please Print and mail
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I want to invest in Michigan's youth and natural resources.
Please accept my contribution of $ ______________ toward:
The Project F.I.S.H. Endowment
Directly to the Project FISH Program for operational use.
No Preference
Name ________________________________________
Company _____________________________________
Address _____________________________________
City ____________________ State____ Zip ________
Daytime Phone (____) _________________________
Evening Phone (____) __________________________
This is a joint gift with:
_____________________________________________ (name)
Enclosed is my check payable to:
Michigan State University - Project F.I.S.H.
Charge my ____ VISA ____ MasterCard
#____________________________________________
Expires on __________
Mail to:
Project FISH Endowment
Department of CARRS
Michigan State University
131 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing MI 48824-1039
517-355-0284 fax 517-353-9896
It's For The Kids,
Mark Stephens
Project FISH Coordinator
Department of Community, Agriculture,
Recreation, and Resource Studies
Rm 131 Natural Resources Bldg.
East Lansing MI 48824
(517)432-2700; fax (517)432-3597
[url "http://www.projectfish.org/"]www.projectfish.org[/url]
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Investing in Future Stewards of Michigan's Natural Resources
Project F.I.S.H. and the Project F.I.S.H. Endowment
Friends Involved in Sportfishing Heritage
An endowment and program to advance fishing and aquatic resource education
programs in Michigan
Today's youth have more options than ever before on how to spend their free
time. In Michigan, as across the country, young people are involved in
sports, scouts, school clubs, and many other activities. Although some of
these activities may introduce young people to the great outdoors, many do
not. Traditional outdoor activities, such as fishing, are at risk of not
capturing the interest of today's youth. As young people's interest in
fishing wanes, certainly their involvement in protecting fish, rivers,
lakes and streams will decrease. Interests in Michigan's fishes and the
waters they inhabit must be kept strong in order for youth to develop a
sense of stewardship for aquatic resources.
Coordinated through Michigan State University's Department of Community,
Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies (CARRS), Project F.I.S.H. is a
premier aquatic resource education program in Michigan, and looked at as a
national leader by similar statewide programs. With trained adult and teen
mentors throughout Michigan and in other states, kids of all ages are
experiencing the benefits of being on, in , and around the water, in
pursuit of the one that "won't get away". These volunteers work within
communities in many ways. They form family local family fishing clubs, in
and out of school programs, and create lasting partnerships for habitat
work in and out of the water. The bottom line is " quality time for kids
spent outdoors with a caring adult".
As you may realize, fishing is more - much more - than wetting a line. It
develops life skills, long-term relationships, and responsible care and use
of our vital natural resources. With competition from fast-paced action
electronics, organized sports, and parental time constraints, fishing,
hunting, and other traditional sports are fighting an uphill battle that
needs your support.
Your generous contribution will allow for more training of volunteer
mentors, continued support of a statewide coordinator who works to support
these volunteers through partner networking, procurement of low cost
or giveaway supplies for instruction, and encouragement of new long-term,
continued contact education programs in communities all over Michigan.
Help us make sure that Michigan's waters and the fishes that inhabit them
are protected for our children and future generations to come. Since the
Project F.I.S.H. Endowment is an endowment, your contribution will be
invested, with the interest income used to support the Project F.I.S.H.
programs. You may also make a contribution directly to the Project F.I.S.H.
Program. Michigan State University Department of Department of CARRS will
recognize all gifts to the Project F.I.S.H. Endowment. All donors will be
given credit and membership in the appropriate MSU donor recognition club
according to gift qualifications. All gifts to Michigan State University
are tax deductible on your federal taxes, and may qualify Michigan
residents for a Michigan Tax Credit.
If financial support is something you cannot do, simply promoting this
program, offering time and assistance to a local volunteer, and encouraging
others to be part of creating future stewards are very large contributions,
as we are all part of this effort! Please forward this announcement to
anyone who may be willing to "Invest in Future Stewards of Michigan's
Natural Resources".
Please Print and mail
63e126.jpg
I want to invest in Michigan's youth and natural resources.
Please accept my contribution of $ ______________ toward:
The Project F.I.S.H. Endowment
Directly to the Project FISH Program for operational use.
No Preference
Name ________________________________________
Company _____________________________________
Address _____________________________________
City ____________________ State____ Zip ________
Daytime Phone (____) _________________________
Evening Phone (____) __________________________
This is a joint gift with:
_____________________________________________ (name)
Enclosed is my check payable to:
Michigan State University - Project F.I.S.H.
Charge my ____ VISA ____ MasterCard
#____________________________________________
Expires on __________
Mail to:
Project FISH Endowment
Department of CARRS
Michigan State University
131 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing MI 48824-1039
517-355-0284 fax 517-353-9896
It's For The Kids,
Mark Stephens
Project FISH Coordinator
Department of Community, Agriculture,
Recreation, and Resource Studies
Rm 131 Natural Resources Bldg.
East Lansing MI 48824
(517)432-2700; fax (517)432-3597
[url "http://www.projectfish.org/"]www.projectfish.org[/url]
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