The Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association (AFFGA) is
spearheading a RECONSTRUCTION FUND to benefit
fly fishing guides and the accommodating establishments that cater to
fly fishing anglers that lost their ability to make a living because of the
destruction in the Southern Bahamas from Hurricane Joaquin.
AFFGA is working with world-wide industry members and partners
to raise funds and has organized a Bahamian Advisory Board to help get the word
out to those affected. The board will
help gather relevant data regarding the requirements of those in the affected
areas who are in need of assistance to rebuild their fly fishing businesses.
Once an assessment of the specific needs of the individuals
affected by the storm are known AFGGA will reach out to our partners who may be
able to help fulfill their requirements in order to alleviate some of the pain
of the rebuilding process. Your donations
may pay for materials and equipment or be awarded as cash to recipients based
on need.
Anglers and Industry
partners, we need your help to make this happen!
You may make donations via PayPal at www.affga.org Please indicate RECONSTRUCTION FUND or
HURRICANE RELIEF as the purpose. Or you
can mail checks made payable to
Abaco Fly
Fishing Guides Association to the following address:
Abaco Fly Fishing Guides
Association
c/o GB Express Exports
Inc.
610 SW 34th St.
Suite 107
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Your generous donations will be distributed by the Board
of Directors of AFFGA based on the needs expressed by those affected with the
intent of helping as many people as possible.
A full accounting of donations and expenditures will be made within
three months.
AFFGA Board of Directors:
Justin Sands
Cindy Pinder
Buddy Pinder
Patrick Roberts
AFFGA Reconstruction Fund Advisory Board:
Mr. Gregory Bethel, Senior
Economist, Department of Marine Resources
Mr. Benjamin Pratt, Senior
Manager, Ministry of Tourism
Ms. Cheryl Bastian, Vice
President, Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board
Rev. Felton Rolle, Owner,
Salina Point Bonefish Lodge, Acklins
Mrs. Arnette Chisholm, Owner,
Chester’s Hwy Inn Bonefish Lodge, Acklins* Mr. Nevin Knowles, Owner, Long
Island Bonefish Lodge, Long Island *
Shavonne Davrville, Owner,
Gems of Paradise, Long Island *
* still trying to make contact to confirm participation
If you need further information, please contact Cindy
Pinder at 561-202-8575 or via email skeeterone@coralwave.com. LIKE US ON FACE BOOK – ABACO FLY FISHING
GUIDES ASSOCIATION to keep up to date on progress. Please spread the word throughout the fishing
world as we need your help to rebuild the fly fishing industry in the Southern
Bahamas. Thank you!
