Mark your calendars for April 14... Pontiac Cove Marina is hosting a buddy bass tournament in memory of Verne Cubbage. For those of you who knew Verne, you know he was a very well-liked man, who knew a lot of people and touched a lot of people's lives. He passed away about a year ago. Many of us were deeply saddened and continue to miss him dearly. I personally have known the Cubbage family for many years. Verne's wife, Verla, was my fourth grade teacher. She and Verne were good friends with my grandparents, and Verla still is. Verne was very active in his community. One thing I will always remember is that Verne drove the school bus for our high school FBLA trips. Each year we went to Columbia for state competition, and a group of us would plan to catch Verne in the lobby of the hotel where the conference was held, and we'd sing "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" to him in front of everyone. Keep in mind there were hundreds of students and teachers and sponsors at these conferences, and so the lobby was always brimming with people. We sang it at the top of our lungs, and he just smiled the whole time. He was a good sport. He was fun to be around. And so he had many friends.
And so it is with great honor that we are hosting this tournament in his honor. So, here are the details. It's a buddy tournament, which means two people per boat, and the cost is $100 per boat ($50 per person). At least the top 5 places will receive cash prizes, and 20% of the entry fees will benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. You may also get in a Big Bass pot by paying an additional $10, which covers both fishermen/women in the boat. The Big Bass pot is 100% payback. It is preferable that you pre-register by April 12; however, you may register up to 6:30 a.m. the morning of the tournament. Numbers will be assigned in the order in which entry forms are received. Take-off begins at 7 a.m. Weigh-in begins at 3:30 p.m. After the weigh-in, Just Jackie's will host a pizza buffet for $7.95 per person. Everyone is invited to stay for dinner and drinks.
You may pick up entry forms and a copy of the rules and regulations at Pontiac Cove Marina. If you are interested in sponsoring the tournament, or if you have any questions, you may contact me at the marina: 417-679-3676. Or you may contact Jerry Cubbage at 636-273-9082.
Cheers!
And so it is with great honor that we are hosting this tournament in his honor. So, here are the details. It's a buddy tournament, which means two people per boat, and the cost is $100 per boat ($50 per person). At least the top 5 places will receive cash prizes, and 20% of the entry fees will benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. You may also get in a Big Bass pot by paying an additional $10, which covers both fishermen/women in the boat. The Big Bass pot is 100% payback. It is preferable that you pre-register by April 12; however, you may register up to 6:30 a.m. the morning of the tournament. Numbers will be assigned in the order in which entry forms are received. Take-off begins at 7 a.m. Weigh-in begins at 3:30 p.m. After the weigh-in, Just Jackie's will host a pizza buffet for $7.95 per person. Everyone is invited to stay for dinner and drinks.
You may pick up entry forms and a copy of the rules and regulations at Pontiac Cove Marina. If you are interested in sponsoring the tournament, or if you have any questions, you may contact me at the marina: 417-679-3676. Or you may contact Jerry Cubbage at 636-273-9082.
Cheers!
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