“Chevrolet’s support for the sport of recreational fishing
over the past several decades has been unparalleled,” said Rob Kramer,
IGFA President. “This new partnership will provide the IGFA the
opportunity to take its conservation and education programs to the next
level.”
Chevrolet officials said the partnership with the IGFA is a
great match up. “In the United
States alone there are over 45 million anglers, one out of five Americans,
and a third of them women,” said Tim Hudgens, Chevrolet Regional
Divisional Marketing Manager. “That’s more people involved in fishing than
in golf, tennis and Alpine skiing combined. With the IGFA’s worldwide
commitment to the sport of fishing and promoting the enjoyment,
appreciation and effective stewardship of fish and aquatic habitats, this
is a natural fit for Chevrolet. “Our
support of the IGFA is a new way to communicate with many more people who
love to fish and share the enjoyment of the outdoors," added Hudgens. “As
a supporting sponsor we will assist the IGFA’s efforts in creating
effective programs and initiatives to protect fisheries and natural
resources here and abroad.”
Featured at annual IGFA Auction & Banquet fundraiser
Chevrolet’s involvement with the IGFA was immediate. A
Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 SUV is the featured item in the IGFA’s 21st Annual
International Auction and Banquet, a January 28th fundraiser at The
Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. Bidding for it and hundreds of other items
is underway worldwide on-line at the IGFA website:
www.igfa.org. Chevrolet products
will be featured at the IGFA Museum and Hall of Fame plus at events,
tournaments and interactive displays throughout the year.
Founded in 1939 the International Game Fish Association is
a not for profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish
and promoting responsible, ethical angling practices, through science,
education, rule making and record keeping. The IGFA maintains worldwide
game fish records in freshwater, saltwater, fly fishing and junior angler
categories. IGFA members are located in over 125 countries.
The IGFA welcomes visitors to its 60,000-square-foot interactive Fishing
Hall of Fame and Museum in Dania Beach, Florida.
For more information, contact the IGFA Fishing
Hall of Fame & Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004;
phone 954-927-2628
