A periodic information source for members of the American Sportfishing Association and partners on issues of importance to the future of fishing
September 3, 2003
Special Update on the Sportfishing Summit
October 1-3, 2003
Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, FL
Don't forget to register for the American Sportfishing Association's premier networking event, the Sportfishing Summit. This is a great opportunity for sportfishing industry leaders and partners to come together to expand our horizons on the most important issues affecting your business and the future of the sport. You can check below, and on our website at any time, to see who's already signed up.
October 1: Our first day is focused exclusively on the work of the American Sportfishing Association, as nearly all of ASA's 14 committees and divisions will hold open meetings. All members are encouraged to attend and help establish your association’s priorities. We will break at mid-day for a special lunch seminar focused on finding the return on investment of the sport fish restoration program and Wallop-Breaux excise tax. The evening will close with an oceanside welcoming reception for members, partners, and spouses.
October 2: Day two begins our intensive day-and-a-half program of thought-provoking sessions and practical workshops. Learn how China is affecting U.S. manufacturing and retailing. Then get a jumpstart from some of the biggest names in the fishing and marine community as they identify the key business issues and trends that will influence our industry for the next 5 years. Book ending these special sessions are workshops designed to provide you with practical information you can use right away. There also will be plenty of time to network and enjoy the club’s amenities through our optional fishing excursion and afternoon golf scramble, and our evening beachside reception.
October 3: The Sportfishing Summit concludes with a business program focused on two areas. First, we’ll outline potential new business opportunities by describing emerging markets. Then we’ll plot a roadmap for the sport’s future growth as we hear from the top fishery resource leaders. The meeting wraps up at mid-day with the ASA’s annual member meeting, allowing plenty of time for afternoon fishing and golf.
Companies and partners signed up already include: AMDG Manufacturing; B.A.S.S./ESPN; Big Rock Sports; Blakemore Sales Company; Boater's World; Boone Bait Company; Catalyst Marketing; Careco Multimedia; Don-Rich Company; Fred Hall & Associates; Fuji-Toki; Great Lakes Fisheries Commission; Hooked on the Outdoors magazine; Internal Revenue Service; International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies; International Game Fish Association; Kaplan Associates; Mann's Bait Company; Marine Metal Products; National Marine Manufacturers Association; National Marine Fisheries Service; National Wild Turkey Federation; Normark/Rapala Corporation; O. Mustad & Son; Penn Fishing Tackle; Plano Molding Company; Pro-Troll; Recreational Fishing Alliance; Salt Water Sportsman magazine; Sampo; Shimano American Corporation; Sport Fishing magazine; Turner's Outdoorsman; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Zebco; West Marine; Wright & McGill Company.
More info? ASA members and partners should have received registration
and other agenda information in the mail last month. You may also find
out more and download forms from our Web site. Discounted room rates
are available through September 17. Registration fees for the summit
are only $225. Airline fares are much cheaper flying into Fort Lauderdale
rather than Miami. ASA members can receive special discounted rental
car rates from Hertz by calling 800.654.2210 and using promotion code
946772 and ASA member number 1459566. For more information on the Sportfishing
Summit, contact Special Projects Director Forbes Darby or 703.519.9691 x222.
