NEFAR Charity Bass Tournament

For the seventh consecutive year, the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) will raise funds for the Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka through a catch-and-release Charity Bass Fishing Tournament on March 27. NEFAR donates one hundred percent of all proceeds raised to Haven Hospice, and has donated more than $108,000 during the past six years.

This tournament has established itself as one of the favorite events for top fishermen on the East coast, and continues to be the largest source of donations to support Haven Hospice services and programs in the Putnam County area. More than 100 fishermen and women are expected to participate. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Two-person fishing teams leave the Palatka City Dock at safe light and weigh-in is scheduled for 3 p.m. Teams compete for prizes, including a $2,500 guaranteed payback for first prize. There is an 80 percent payback to one in every five boats.  An additional $250 cash drawing for boaters who are present immediately follows the tournament.

For full details, including boaters registration forms and event sponsorship information, contact Nancie Zimmerman at (904) 394-9494, ext. 1320 or Glenn East at (904) 394-9132.

Volunteer staffing is provided by NEFAR’s Putnam Council of Realtors and Haven Hospice team members. Tournament Director Mike Oglesbee of OGS Tournament Trail provides his expertise and time free of charge each year to ensure a successful tournament.

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) is headquartered in Jacksonville with satellite service centers in Orange Park, Jacksonville Beach, World Golf Village and Palatka. NEFAR is the largest trade association in northeast Florida, serving more than 5,400 Realtor and affiliate members in Duval, Clay, Putnam and St. Johns counties.

2009 NEFAR Charity Bass Tournament raised
more than $16,000 for Haven Hospice in Palatka

Michael Morse, Haven Hospice vice president of organizational advancement, and Marsha Davis-Flowers, Haven Hospice administrator in Palatka, accepted a $16,000 check from Glenn East, NEFAR CEO and the NEFAR committee. (Left to right) Melinda Morrison, Haven admissions nurse; East; Davis-Flowers; Terri Ellis, NEFAR’s compliance administrator; and Morse. Not pictured: Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Oglesbee, owner of OGS Promotions, which runs the NEFAR tournament and weigh-in.