10th Annual Mako Rodeo Charity Tournament - The Brett T. Bailey Foundation

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10th Annual Mako Rodeo Charity Tournament - The Brett T. Bailey Foundation

Entering its TENTH Year, the Brett T. Bailey Foundation will once again host the Annual Mako Rodeo on Friday June 17th and Saturday June 18th (details below). The Brett T. Bailey Foundation will be working with local charities including the NJ National Guard Family Assistance Program. The Foundation remains the top contributor to the families of those serving in the NJ National Guard. With your support, the Foundation raised over $20,000 again last year for the State of New Jersey National Guard and Reservists, to financially assist those active individuals and families in need, who have decided to make the ultimate sacrifice, to serve in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. After extensive research and discussion among our board, the Foundation also recently made a $5,000 donation to Doctors Without Borders, for their ongoing and commendable efforts not only in Haiti, but around the world. We could not be happier to continue these efforts for the many worthy causes we have identified over the years.

Remember, you don't need to fish to participate and support the cause. Here is an agenda of the weekend's festivities, please help us spread the word and please join us if your schedule permits.

Friday, June 17th 5:00-6:30pm -Captain’s Meeting
Brielle Yacht Club – Sandbar - Union Landing
Brielle, NJ
*Boats can hit the water following this meeting (NOTE NEW TIMES)

Saturday, June 18th ALL DAY TOURNAMENT
*7:00pm last weigh in HOFFMANS MARINA

Saturday, June 18th 4:00pm - Awards & Festivities Under the Tent
HOFFMANS MARINA – OUR HOST NEW OWNER LARRY GRAFAS
Brielle, NJ
http://www.hoffmansmarina.com/Welcome.html
*food, refreshments, silent auctions, raffle drawings, fun for the entire family
(NOTE NEW LOCATION AND START TIME)

Our website will be updated soon, please visit http://www.btbmakorodeo.com for entry forms (also attached) and additional details on raffle and silent auction involvement and sponsorship opportunities. If you can't participate and want to contribute to the foundation, contributions made to the Brett T. Bailey Foundation are tax deductible. All funds received are held in safe keeping with and distributed by The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund in accordance with strict Federal Regulation.

Donations can be made to
The Brett T. Bailey Foundation
5 Duncan Drive
Holmdel, NJ 07733

Thank you for your continued support

Tournament History
http://www.btbmakorodeo.com/tournament-history.html

The 9th ANNUAL BTB MAKO RODEO was held in Brielle, NJ on June 18th and 19th and for the ninth consecutive year, the Brett T. Bailey Foundation raised money for various local charities through fundraising efforts associated with this tournament. The weather was perfect and we had a record turnout of 46 boats participating. The fishing was exceptional once again as several bug fish were brought to the scales. Three threshers were weighed and the Thresher Calcutta totaling $7,800 was taken home by George Palczak and his crew on the 'Blue Devil.' They weighed a 334 Thresher to win first overall in this category. There were eight makos brought to the scales with the largest caught by tournament winner Dave Schunke and his team on the 'Insufficient Funds II.' They weighted a monster 385lb Mako that missed the tournament record by only 18 lbs. The fish was brought into the scales at 6:40 with 20 minutes to spare and knocked out the 239 Mako that sat atop the leader board for much of the afternoon and was caught by Darren Volker and the crew of the 'Mary Lou.'

The Foundation would like to thank Scott Wigert of the Brielle Yacht Club, Michael Simko of Simko's Restaurant for their efforts, hospitality and support as well as FSI Webs, JD Design, Promo Focus and all the people that participated in this weekend's festivities. The money raised will hopefully make a difference in the lives of some of the many individuals serving our Country.

Winning Mako

2010 D*ckhead Dave
2009 No eligible makos caught

2008 Matador - 402 lbs*
2007 Benchmark - 250 lbs
2006 Fin-Ominal - 220 lbs
2005 Chum Bucket - No makos, caught, winner picked out of a hat
2004 Recovery Room - 132 lbs
2003 Mother Nature - 5-7’ seas 25-35 Northeast
2002 Tenacious - 189lbs

Winning Thresher

2010 Blue Devil – 334lbs
2009 2009 Benchmark 366 lbs

2008 No Threshers caught, Calcutta money went to winning mako
2007 Kingfisher - 321 lbs
2006 Insufficient Funds II - 250 lbs
2005 Chum Bucket - No Threshers caught, winner picked out of a hat
2004 Absolute Freedom - 465 lbs*


*Tournament Record



Money Raised for Charity:




HOW TO MAKE A DONATION

http://www.btbmakorodeo.com/donation.html

The Brett T. Bailey Foundation is a donor advised fund at a tax exempt 501(c)(3) public charity, the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. Donations to the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund are tax deductible. As such, donors do not, and may not, receive goods or services in exchange for their charitable contributions. Making a contribution to the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for the Brett T. Bailey Foundation does not entitle you to any advisory privileges with respect to funds held in the Brett T. Bailey Foundation. Contributions to the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund that are allocated to the Brett T. Bailey Foundation are subject to the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund's policies and guidelines.

Donations to the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for the Brett T. Bailey Foundation may be sent to the below address:

5 Duncan Drive
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Checks should be made out to the Brett T Bailey Foundation @ Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund and should reference the Brett T. Bailey Foundation in the memo line.

** It is our intention that proceeds that from the Brett T. Bailey Foundation will be used to provide scholarship funds to charitable institutions on behalf of individuals and families who have demonstrated personal sacrifice in their service to their Country, Community or Fellowman. Please note that all distributions from the Brett T. Bailey Foundation are made at the recommendation of the Account Holders, and are subject to the review and approval of the Trustees of the Fidelity
Charitable Gift Fund.**

We are currently working with the State of New Jersey National Guard and Reservists, to financially assist those active individuals and families in need, who have decided to make the ultimate sacrifice, to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, to preserve our way of life.

For more information on the Brett T. Bailey Foundation, please contact:

The Brett T. Bailey Foundation
5 Duncan Drive
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Phone: (732) 772-9730
E-mail: Kevin Bailey

Please note: The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund may not issue tax receipts for contributions under $250, so those donors may not be able to substantiate their charitable deductions to the IRS, if a charitable income tax deduction is sought.