Chairman’s Reception • Wednesday July 20
Over 300 people attended the Wednesday evening Chairman’s Reception, sponsored by Shimano
American Corporation.
During the reception, ASA announced the winners of the 2005 New
Product Showcase and presented them with their awards. Over
170 companies entered over 800 new products in the Showcase competing
for overall Best of Show honors and best of show in 12 product categories.
Winners of the New Product Showcase are Shimano American Corporation;
Gamakatsu USA Corp., Stren; Normark; SPRO; Plano Molding Company; Spinmaster;
Lowrance Electronics, Inc.; XTOOLS; FisherGirl, Inc.; and DriDuds by
Kappler.
During the reception, the Recreational Fishing
and Boating Foundation also announced the Manufacturer
of the Year which,
this year, went to Tulsa, Okla. based Zebco/WCB. The foundation also
recognized two-time Super Bowl winning coach, Jimmy Johnson, for his
efforts to increase fishing participation as the 2004 national chairman
for National Fishing and Boating Week.
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| Left to right: Jeff Pontius, president, Zebco, recipient
of Manufacturer of the Year, and Bruce Matthews, president/CEO, RBFF, lead
the ”Take
Me Fishing!“ cheer. |
Over 300 people attended the Chairman’s Reception. |
Bruce Matthews, left, and Kirk Gillis, right, of RBFF,
help Coach Jimmy Johnson show off his special recognition piece. |
