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From The Presidents Desk - Michael Nowell
What a way to end the season. This season has it. Thank you to Chickasaw Hill Lodge for provid-
been a challenge all the way through. From dealing ing a great venue for us. Be sure to keep them in
with Covid, water levels, ramp construction, and the mind when you need a place to stay or when you
weather. Why would the Championship be any differ- or planning your big event in the area. A big thank
ent. I took off the whole week so I could pre-fish both you to the Batesville Civitan Club for providing such
lakes. I needed it to have a fighting chance against a wonderful meal. They do so much for the Bates-
our talented group of anglers. About 30 minutes after ville community. I would also like to thank Oxford
I hit the water mid-day Monday, the first thunderstorm Tourism for sponsoring our tournament. We would
came rolling in. And as we all know, they did not stop be lost without great sponsors like Oxford. Take a
the entire week. I think I got in about 3 hours on Enid Saturday and go visit Oxford. You may be surprised
the entire week. I was NOT going at how much the city has to offer.
out on Sardis with the weather Now it’s time to enjoy the sum-
that was forecasted. I can deal mer break. The 2021-2022 season
with rain and some wind. But will kick off in August. The Board of
Lightning is nothing to play with! Directors have made a few adjust-
I am just glad everybody made it ments for this next season. Our
through the week safely. goals with these adjustments are to
As a result of mother nature’s increase interest and participation
gift, the lakes were changed in our tournaments, increase par-
dramatically. I think Enid rose ticipation in our sponsorship pro-
at least 6 feet and Sardis rose gram, and to improve our weigh-in
at least 12 feet with a mudline process. We are working to keep
running right down the middle of our club fun and rewarding for
them. It would have been fun to have nice weather EVERYONE. We want everyone back next season. And
and spent the week catching lots of fish. I think we all please, bring your friends. Bring the kids! We love to
would have enjoyed that. But this was the Champion- see the youth get involved in our sport. If anyone has
ship. And I think it was fitting for it to be a challenge. sponsors or contacts that can do something extra for
Challenges make your achievements that much more the youth, please get them involved. I would love to
sweeter. Congratulations to the winners and all the see our Youth Division grow.
teams who fought the tuff conditions to battle it out Everyone enjoy your summer and we look forward
for the well deserved prizes. to seeing you next season. Untill then...
It was so nice to finally be able to get together God Bless and Sore Lip em All!
for our Awards Banquet. It was fun to have time to
see and talk to everyone. I hope everyone enjoyed Michael
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