A 501c3 Organization
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Life as we knew it suddenly changed on February 11, 2008 at approximately 6:45 PM. Our daughter, Tiffany was tragically killed in an automobile accident while riding with a friend less than a mile from our home. Tiffany loved the Lord and had a personality and smile that could light up the darkest of places. In honor of Tiffany’s life, the Tiffany Thomas Memorial Foundation was established shortly after her death. The organization works to raise funds to help families with financial hardships related to the death and burial of a child, extraordinary medical expenses, or other causes deemed appropriate . Tiffany loved helping others and it is our hope that this Foundation will help light the darkest of places for those who encounter such tragic events.
It's official.... The 11th Annual Tiffany Thomas Memorial Bass Tournament will be held August 21, 2021 in Manchac. 1st place prize will be a 14 ft Gator Trax Marsh Series Boat, Galvanized Tennessee Trailer, and Gator Tail Motor. Let's GO FISHING! Fisherman Registration Forms and Sponsor Forms are below as well as available at Marshland Sports in Ponchatoula and Archery and Fishing Unlimited in Hammond. You may pre-register prior to the tournament (preferred) or you may register the morning of the tournament. If you are registering the morning of the tournament, please complete your registration form in advance if possible to help speed up the process. Our goal is 100 boats so tell all of your fishing friends to come join us and take a chance on winning an awesome prize.
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Any and all donations are greatfully accepted. If you perfer to mail your donation, please mail to:
51005 Hwy 445 Loranger, La. 70446 All donations are 100% tax deductible. | ||
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Tournament Rules
1. Federal, state and local laws and regulations may not be violated.
2. All fish must be taken with rod and reel and artificial lures. Trolling will not be permitted.
3. Contestants will fish in one or two-man teams from the same boat. Adult partner must accompany children under 16.
4. Only five (5) largemouth bass per team may be weighed in. Only fish measuring twelve (12) inches or more may be weighed . Fish will be
measured on a Golden Rule. There will be a one pound penalty per each undersized fish and 0.25 pound penalty for each dead fish.
5. Entry fee will be $110.00 per boat. Each boat must have their boat tag in the box by 2:00 PM or that team will be disqualified.
6. A contestant is not permitted to fish nearer than 50 yards to any other boat that is tied or anchored, unless permission has been granted. All angling must be done from the boat. The boat must remain in the tournament waters during tournament day. Fishermen must leave and return to the official check-in by boat. The East Pearl River will be the east boundary, the west boundary will be Blind River/Amite, nothing south of the Causeway bridge in Lake Pontchartrain; all boats are restricted past these points. No fishing in posted or gated waters. All waters fished must be assessable to all contestants. All winners are subject to polygraph testing. Failure of polygraph will result in forfeiture of all prizes.
7. Plowing wakes in landing areas is prohibited.
8. All contestants must wear Coast Guard approved life vest when combustion engine is running.
9. A catch and release program will be in effect. All fish must be brought to the scales in a bag of water. All fish will become the property of North Pass
Bassmasters to be released.
10. All contestants must check-in the morning of the tournament even if pre-registered and have live wells checked prior to launch.
11. Interpretation and enforcement of all rules shall be the joint responsibility of the Tournament Committee and all winners will be subject to polygraph.
1. Federal, state and local laws and regulations may not be violated.
2. All fish must be taken with rod and reel and artificial lures. Trolling will not be permitted.
3. Contestants will fish in one or two-man teams from the same boat. Adult partner must accompany children under 16.
4. Only five (5) largemouth bass per team may be weighed in. Only fish measuring twelve (12) inches or more may be weighed . Fish will be
measured on a Golden Rule. There will be a one pound penalty per each undersized fish and 0.25 pound penalty for each dead fish.
5. Entry fee will be $110.00 per boat. Each boat must have their boat tag in the box by 2:00 PM or that team will be disqualified.
6. A contestant is not permitted to fish nearer than 50 yards to any other boat that is tied or anchored, unless permission has been granted. All angling must be done from the boat. The boat must remain in the tournament waters during tournament day. Fishermen must leave and return to the official check-in by boat. The East Pearl River will be the east boundary, the west boundary will be Blind River/Amite, nothing south of the Causeway bridge in Lake Pontchartrain; all boats are restricted past these points. No fishing in posted or gated waters. All waters fished must be assessable to all contestants. All winners are subject to polygraph testing. Failure of polygraph will result in forfeiture of all prizes.
7. Plowing wakes in landing areas is prohibited.
8. All contestants must wear Coast Guard approved life vest when combustion engine is running.
9. A catch and release program will be in effect. All fish must be brought to the scales in a bag of water. All fish will become the property of North Pass
Bassmasters to be released.
10. All contestants must check-in the morning of the tournament even if pre-registered and have live wells checked prior to launch.
11. Interpretation and enforcement of all rules shall be the joint responsibility of the Tournament Committee and all winners will be subject to polygraph.
RAFFLE
Mossberg Shotgun 835 Multi-Mag Camouflage Duck Hunter Version
Includes 4 Choke Tubes
Estimated Value $500.00
Tickets are $1.00 each
Drawing will be held at the 11th Annual Bass Tournament August 21st
Tickets available at the Bass Tournament, Robert Station, and Hometown Hardware
You may also call 985-687-4557 to purchase tickets
Includes 4 Choke Tubes
Estimated Value $500.00
Tickets are $1.00 each
Drawing will be held at the 11th Annual Bass Tournament August 21st
Tickets available at the Bass Tournament, Robert Station, and Hometown Hardware
You may also call 985-687-4557 to purchase tickets
BE AWARE OF SAFE TEENAGE DRIVING
One of the biggest milestones in a child’s life is passing his or her driver’s license test and getting a car. For parents, this could be when nerves really start to kick in. Most children are taught by their parents the basics of driving and also, take a driver’s education class. Then, they take a permit test and finally get their license. For most children, it is considered their “ticket to freedom.” There will always be peer pressure from other passengers to go faster or to goof off while driving. Or if alone, there’s always going to be a text coming through, a song they just want to blare or something that falls on the floor that they just have to pick up right away. All of these have one thing in common… they are distractions that can lead to reckless driving and unfortunately for some, death. It is important to know that when other people are in your vehicle, you are responsible for not only yourself but them too. And when alone, clear out all distractions and focus solely on the road ahead.
Car accidents are most of the time just that— accidents. And sometimes there’s never anywhere to place the blame. And others, all you want is someone to blame because a child’s life has just been taken. In 2010, 8.7% of teenage drivers who were involved in accidents, ages 16-19, where killed in accidents because of distractions. This may seem like a low number but in Louisiana alone, 149 teenagers were killed due to car accidents in which they were the drivers.
The Tiffany Thomas Memorial Foundation is a proud supporter of safe teenage driving. Tiffany’s accident involved a slight distraction by the driver causing the driver to lose control. What at the time can seem like “no big deal” to teenagers, can in a matter of seconds turn into the biggest deal they have ever encountered.
Car accidents are most of the time just that— accidents. And sometimes there’s never anywhere to place the blame. And others, all you want is someone to blame because a child’s life has just been taken. In 2010, 8.7% of teenage drivers who were involved in accidents, ages 16-19, where killed in accidents because of distractions. This may seem like a low number but in Louisiana alone, 149 teenagers were killed due to car accidents in which they were the drivers.
The Tiffany Thomas Memorial Foundation is a proud supporter of safe teenage driving. Tiffany’s accident involved a slight distraction by the driver causing the driver to lose control. What at the time can seem like “no big deal” to teenagers, can in a matter of seconds turn into the biggest deal they have ever encountered.
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APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
If you are in need of financial assistance for medical, burial, or another extreme circumstance, please download the application for assistance to the right, complete and submit via email (tiffanythomasmemorial@yahoo.com) or fax to 985-902-7650. All requests are reviewed and considered by the Board of Directors. |
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