Hospitality Industry invited to Cast a Line and Raise Funds for the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation

Submitted by BCHFadmin on May 21, 2009 - 4:14pm

Foundation Chair Harry McWatters hosts “Hospitality Foundation Fishing Challenge” at Langara Fishing Lodge Saturday, September 5 to Tuesday, September 8, 2009

British Columbia Hospitality Foundation Chair, Harry McWatters announced today that the foundation will host its inaugural fishing tournament at Langara Fishing Lodge on the Labour Day weekend. The tournament will kick off with a reception in Vancouver on Friday, September 4, 2009. Saturday morning participants will depart from Vancouver’s South Terminal to Masset then take the final journey by helicopter to Langara Island. The fun then begins with McWatters overseeing four action-packed days.

The Hospitality Foundation Fishing Challenge will bring together the leaders in the restaurant, hotel, wine and food service and retail industries from across the province for four amazing days of fishing, wine, dining and entertainment at Langara Fishing Lodge. This event offers participants the opportunity to network, catch the ‘big one’ and help raise funds for their host charity. With McWatters over the program, participants are guaranteed an exciting, fun filled experience.

“We have an opportunity to experience world class fishing, make some new friends and most importantly raise funds for a very worthwhile charity”, noted McWatters. We hope to make this tournament an annual event and one that is enjoyed and provdes the foundation with a source of revenue for many years to come”.

There are 25 spaces available and the cost of the tournament set at $5,000. This fee includes transportation, accommodation, guided fishing, tournament prizes, meals, featured winemakers dinner and special wines with dinner. Those interested in registering should contact Harry McWatters at wine@harrymcwatters.com or 250-490-7946.

ABOUT LANGARA FISHING LODGE

Twenty five years ago, Langara Fishing Adventures first brought sport fishing to the unexplored waters of Langara Island in British Columbia’s remote Queen Charlotte Islands.

Since then, we have introduced thousands of anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to the beauty and bounty of this incredible location, and have earned Langara Island a place amongst the great fishing destinations of the world.

Today, Langara offer all-inclusive adventures to four lodges showcasing the very best of BC's diverse sport fishing opportunities. From salmon and halibut in the abundant waters of Langara Island, to steelhead in the quiet rivers of the Queen Charlotte Islands, to wild rainbow trout in the wilderness of BC’s Chilcotin region.

From the beginning, our goal has always been the same: to provide the greatest fishing experience possible, and to ensure the resources we rely upon are abundant, healthy and sustainable for generations to come.

ABOUT THE BRITISH COLUMBIA HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION

Founded in 2006, the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation is a charity that helps the hospitality industry look after its own. Borne by the desire to financially assist long-time wine agent Michael Willingham. Michael’s situation highlighted the need to establish a fund that could be used to assist anyone within the foodservice, beverage and hospitality industry that required support due to illness or accident. An endowment fund, with a goal of raising 1.5 million dollars has been established and deserving individuals have been assisted through this worthwhile program. The foundation also supports an educational program that awards bursaries to those aiming for a career in the industry. Fundraising efforts include an annual golf tournament, the Founder’s Dinner, the Chilean Wine Festival and a fishing tournament. For more information please visit www.bchospitalityfoundation.com.

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