Tribute to ‘Professor Bass’ fund-raiser set for June 14
Posted By Brandon Reid On June 6, 2012 @ 6:57 am In Living, Outdoors | No Comments
Staff Report
Babe Winkelman’s Tribute to “Professor Bass” (the late David F. Johnson) fund-raiser and fish fry buffet will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 14, at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 200 S. Bell School Road, Rockford.
The purpose is to support the Accessible Pier Project established in honor of “Professor Bass” Davey Johnson, fisherman and public servant. A VIP reception with world-class fisherman Babe Winkelman will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. for sponsors donating $100 or more.
Space is limited, so reserve now. Individual event tickets are $30, or purchase a table of eight for $300 (includes two VIP tickets). Sponsorship opportunities are available for $100, $300, $500, $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000. The David F. Johnson Accessible Fishing Pier is a tax-deductible Rockford Park District Foundation project. To make a donations with a credit card online, visit rockfordparkdistrict.org/home/foundation/make-a-gift [1].
Purchase tickets or make a donation at: the following Blackhawk Bank locations: 2475 N. Perryville Road, Rockford; 3101 11th St., Rockford; 9609 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park; 5206 Elevator Road, Roscoe; 214 N. State St., Belvidere
Dr. Richard Lynch, Lynch Family Chiropractic (HealthSource Central), 3806 E. State St., Rockford; (815) 397-2948
Make checks payable to: Accessible Fishing Pier Project. Note: Tickets can only be purchased with cash or check at these locations; debit/credit cards will not be accepted.
From the June 6-12, 2012, issue
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