Please support the Destin Fishing Rodeo, we invite you to become a member today!

If you are a...

• out of town angler that appreciates the rodeo
• a local captain or angler
• or a local business person

join here.

Membership fees must be paid prior to the Annual meeting (Thursday, January 29, 2009).

Membership benefits include:

• Invitations to Rodeo events, Kick-Off Dinner, Awards Dinner, Annual Meeting, etc.
• Opportunity to serve as judge at the Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo
• Opportunity to work with events such as Miss Destin Pageant and Annual Destin Fishing Rodeo
• Newsletter Update
• Discount on Rodeo Merchandise at the Destin Fishing Rodeo on-site sales trailer
• and of course .... the knowledge that you are supporting a part of Destin's heritage
  

Destin Fishing Rodeo, Inc. is involved with many aspects of the Destin community, including the Miss Destin Pageant, Welcome to Destin Sign, The Larry Hatchett Fishing Fund, Golf Tournaments, Festivals and of course the month long Destin Fishing Rodeo. The Rodeo keeps abreast of legislation effecting the local fishing industry and supports the local Charter Boat Association in their efforts regarding saltwater fishing regulations.

Volunteers serve as Rodeo judges at the weigh-ins every day in October. Judging requires two people per shift for 31 days (2 shifts per day). The Rodeo also has a merchandise booth that is manned by three volunteers October 1 – 31. Between the two, the Rodeo needs 217 folks to donate 2 – 5 hours in October. We have over 2000 available hours of volunteer service.

The Rodeo is a volunteer based non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote recreational fishing within Destin, Florida; strengthen the claim of “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”; and to foster good sportsmanship and safe fishing among the general public by providing an organized competition for recreational fishermen.

The Annual Membership Meeting is Thursday, January 29, 2009 at A.J.’s Seafood and Oyster Bar on Highway 98 at 6:00 pm. The meeting is open to all members of the Rodeo. Dress is casual and hors d’ oeuvres are free. This is a Members Only event. Membership fees must be paid prior to the meeting. Membership forms will be available at the door or click here to print a form.