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Topic: Kayak Fishing For Beginners 501(c)(3)  (Read 1436 times)

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adamhelm67

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Hello All,

Many of you know me as the GM at Monterey Bay Kayaks and others as the founder of Kayak Fishing For Beginners Facebook group. I was trying to figure out a way to give back to the kayak fishing community as kayak fishing is my life not only for work but for pleasure.

So, I finally was able to make a 501(c)(3) non profit for Kayak Fishing For Beginners. Our mission is to help veterans, people with disabilities, and children get into the sport of kayak fishing safely by sending them packages that include all necessary safety gear along with some fishing stuff. In the future we plan to throw safety clinics around the entire Nation for free to teach safety as well.

We have just went live as of a few weeks ago and we are legit in the eyes of the Feds and the state. Ca was much more complicated as I am sure many of you know. This years MBK derby will be benefiting the non profit. I figured it would be better to actually start supporting kayak fisherman.

Since this is a non profit I can't do it without the support of the community and donations. Check out our website at https://kayakfishingforbeginners.org

Also if anyone can help the the word out there that would be great!

Any donation helps
Get out there and Fish!

IG:adam.helm
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKthF1LaYo43WZur6EI_6mg
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Sailfish

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That is awesome Adam.  Are the donations limit  to safety gears only or fishing tackles are ok?
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


NowhereMan

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adamhelm67

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That is awesome Adam.  Are the donations limit  to safety gears only or fishing tackles are ok?

It is a nationwide non profit and we focus on safety but all fishing related donations are welcomed and of course monetary donations for specific items they need .
Get out there and Fish!

IG:adam.helm
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKthF1LaYo43WZur6EI_6mg
Monterey Bay Kayaks
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Prowler 13
Trident 13


JohnnyAb

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Kudos to you and all the hard work you've done to get to this point
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Sailfish

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That is awesome Adam.  Are the donations limit  to safety gears only or fishing tackles are ok?

It is a nationwide non profit and we focus on safety but all fishing related donations are welcomed and of course monetary donations for specific items they need .

Can we drop off donations at MBK shop?
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


adamhelm67

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That is awesome Adam.  Are the donations limit  to safety gears only or fishing tackles are ok?

It is a nationwide non profit and we focus on safety but all fishing related donations are welcomed and of course monetary donations for specific items they need .

Can we drop off donations at MBK shop?

Yes that works. Just let whoever is there know its for adam
Get out there and Fish!

IG:adam.helm
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKthF1LaYo43WZur6EI_6mg
Monterey Bay Kayaks
Topwater PDL 106/120
Prowler 13
Trident 13


LoletaEric

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Nice work, Adam.   :smt001
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adamhelm67

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Nice work, Adam.   :smt001

Couldn’t have done it without your support and guidance
Get out there and Fish!

IG:adam.helm
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKthF1LaYo43WZur6EI_6mg
Monterey Bay Kayaks
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Prowler 13
Trident 13


li-orca

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Great initiative Adam! Good luck
Luck favors the prepared

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