J. J. Keller Foundation Gives Back to the Winneconne Community
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May 10th, 2011 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified May 10th, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Plymouth, WI – May 10, 2011
The first tournament of the 2011 AIM Pro Walleye Series was held in Winneconne, Wisconsin on April 20th through the 22nd. Actually, the tournament activities started on Friday, April 18th when the AIM Pro Anglers joined local residents for a fund-raising walk for juvenile diabetes.
The scheduled three day tournament was shortened due to inclement weather. The first day of the tournament was cancelled due to 8 to 10 inches of snow that fell on the area. The Day Two and Day Three weigh-ins were held indoors in the spacious facilities provided by Critters Sports in Winneconne.
The Day Three weigh-in crowned the tournament champion, Tommy Kemos. The event also allowed the AIM tournament organization to give back to the community. Through its partnership with the J. J. Keller Foundation, AIM is the only fishing tournament organization that intentionally seeks to provide a benefit to the host community.
The J. J. Keller Foundation was represented by James and Brian Keller. The Foundation made a presentation of $2,500 to the Wisconsin/Upper Michigan Kiwanis Club. Representing the local Winneconne Kiwanis Club were Dorothy Nimmer and Mike Walter. This grant will be used to promote kid’s outdoor activities in the Winneconne area.
AIM conduct four Pro-Am walleye tournaments in 2011. The next tournament in the 2011 AIM season is the Bay Mills Invitational on June 2nd to 4th. This special tournament is hosted by the Bay Mills Resort and Casino and promises the highest percentage payout of the entire season. Following this event, the AIM Pro Walleye Series will next be hosted by the Dubuque, Iowa Visitors Bureau on June 22nd to 24th. The final event of the season will be the AIM International Walleye Championship at Akaska, South Dakota on September 15th to 17th.
More information about AIM and updates on all the AIM Pro Walleye Series tournaments can be found at www.aimfishing.com.
Anglers Insight Marketing, LLC™ (AIM) is a unique tournament organization which is owned by stockholders, the majority of which are Professional walleye anglers. AIM Professionals are among the “All Stars” of professional fishing, with cumulative HUNDREDS of years of tournament experience, including countless tournament victories, series championships, and Angler of the Year titles. This insight and knowledge is now being employed to provide the finest tournament experience for the participants, and the maximum exposure for the host tournament sites and corporate partners.
AIM Marketing Partners:
Bay Mills Resort & Casino, Lund Boat Company, Mercury Marine & MotorGuide, Yamaha Marine, Crestliner Boats, J. J. Keller Fishing Team, The Reel Shot, Oahe Wings & Walleyes, Luck E Strike Lures, Worldwide Marine Insurance, Pier of d’Nort piers, Reef Runner Lures, The Judge Tournament Ruler, Rite in the Rain Paper, G2 Angling, Come By Chance Resort, Hatcams, Matthew 419 Fishing Guide Service.