Operation North State (ONS), its supporters, and volunteers are calling on North Carolina’s People…
Operation North State (ONS), its supporters, and volunteers are calling on North Carolina’s People, Places, Products, and Pride (especially avid and premier anglers) to host Wounded Warriors/DVets to quality fishing on the anglers’ respective boats.
Now in its eleventh season and some 68 Fishin’ Festivals later, Operation North State kicked off its 2023 Fishin’ Festival Schedule on Thursday, April 20. This year, ONS will host ten Fishin’ Festivals throughout the state, of which six take place this spring on the state’s premier lakes. One of the most important elements of a Fishin’ Festival is the Host Boaters (all types of anglers) to host the Wounded Warriors/DVets on the water. The Fishin’ Festivals provide a great day of fishing and developing new and much-needed friendships.
According to Operation North State’s founder/volunteer, Terry Snyder, “The Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans are excited to have the opportunity to go fishing with some of the state’s premier/tournament fishermen. Likewise, our Host Boaters tell us how honored they are to be part of this event and giving back.”
“Host Boaters are needed to provide their time, equipment, and expertise to create memories and smiles,” Snyder continued. “It’s been very difficult since COVID hit to secure Host Boaters.”
Operation North State and its supporters don’t want to leave any veterans on the bank. ONS is most fortunate to have well over a hundred quality Host Boaters lending a hand already, and they love their veterans. The current Host Boaters have been so good to ONS, but ONS needs more Host Boaters as our number of Fishin’ Festivals continues to grow and to meet the requests of the Wounded Warriors/DVets.
Please consider helping spread the word in securing the needed Host Boaters. Contact Operation North State at mailbox@operationnorthstate.com or call (336) 406.3459 to offer your assistance.
