05-09-2009, 11:10 AM
Colchester, Vermont-Lake Champlain International, Inc. (LCI) is pleased to announce Jolley Convenience Stores will return as a Principal Sponsor of the 28th Annual LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby. The nearly 30-year old family-oriented derby draws more than 5,500 people from more than 30 states for the weekend.
"The relationship that we have experienced with Shawn Bartlett and the Jolley Convenience Stores has been a match made in heaven. Their support of the Father's Day Fishing Derby, or for that matter, all of our fundraising events, has risen above and beyond all expectations. LCI, and the entire angling community, is grateful for the tremendous support of Jolley," said Chris Baker, LCI Events Director.
"We at Jolley Associates sponsor the LCI Derby because we believe in families, friends and fishing. We feel that many of our customers and LCI participants are extremely loyal to the derby, Lake Champlain, and us. It is a pleasure to be associated with an event that is so positive for everyone involved," added Shawn Bartlett of Jolley Associates.
Jolley Convenience Stores are a Vermont family-owned business that have been operating for over three decades. They believe in giving back to the community and are a long time supporter of the outdoor heritage. Jolley has 41 locations in Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire.
Lake Champlain International, Inc. is a federally recognized 501©(3) non-profit corporation. Its mission is the conservation, restoration and revitalization of the Lake Champlain watershed and its communities. It hosts the nearly 30-year old LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby, drawing more than 5,500 people from more than 30 states to enjoy Lake Champlain for the weekend. This marquee fundraising event and other fishing-related fundraisers make possible LCI's conservation and education programs. They include the Champlain Fisheries Recovery Initiative, the Fishing For Friends mentoring partnership, After-School Fishing Clubs, and the Fish and Flowers Rain Garden program. These programs encourage the current 21,000-plus LCI anglers to actively engage the next generation in carrying on the angling heritage and the conservation ethic it embodies. LCI is on the web at mychamplain.net. For more information on LCI, call 802.879.3466 or emailinfo@mychamplain.net.
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LCI (802) 879-3466 or emailinfo@mychamplain.net.
"The relationship that we have experienced with Shawn Bartlett and the Jolley Convenience Stores has been a match made in heaven. Their support of the Father's Day Fishing Derby, or for that matter, all of our fundraising events, has risen above and beyond all expectations. LCI, and the entire angling community, is grateful for the tremendous support of Jolley," said Chris Baker, LCI Events Director.
"We at Jolley Associates sponsor the LCI Derby because we believe in families, friends and fishing. We feel that many of our customers and LCI participants are extremely loyal to the derby, Lake Champlain, and us. It is a pleasure to be associated with an event that is so positive for everyone involved," added Shawn Bartlett of Jolley Associates.
Jolley Convenience Stores are a Vermont family-owned business that have been operating for over three decades. They believe in giving back to the community and are a long time supporter of the outdoor heritage. Jolley has 41 locations in Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire.
Lake Champlain International, Inc. is a federally recognized 501©(3) non-profit corporation. Its mission is the conservation, restoration and revitalization of the Lake Champlain watershed and its communities. It hosts the nearly 30-year old LCI Father's Day Fishing Derby, drawing more than 5,500 people from more than 30 states to enjoy Lake Champlain for the weekend. This marquee fundraising event and other fishing-related fundraisers make possible LCI's conservation and education programs. They include the Champlain Fisheries Recovery Initiative, the Fishing For Friends mentoring partnership, After-School Fishing Clubs, and the Fish and Flowers Rain Garden program. These programs encourage the current 21,000-plus LCI anglers to actively engage the next generation in carrying on the angling heritage and the conservation ethic it embodies. LCI is on the web at mychamplain.net. For more information on LCI, call 802.879.3466 or emailinfo@mychamplain.net.
Media Contact
LCI (802) 879-3466 or emailinfo@mychamplain.net.