b'Tuppen Youth Fishing Fund The West Palm Beach Fishing Clubs (WPBFC) charitable foundation, the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation (PBCFF), has established a new grant program for locally based youth fishing groups.The PBCFF will provide up to $2,000 to Palm Beach County based High School and University Fishing Clubs, as well as other organized youth fishing clubs and programs (Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Clubs, Home School clubs, etc.) that are based in Palm Beach County.The award can be used to assist with club/organization expenses, such as the purchase of fishing tackle for awards, the purchase of fishing gear for participants, fishing charter fees, club t-shirts and other related expenses that the youth groups may incur.Applicants who demonstrate they are promoting ethical angling practices, supporting resource conservation efforts, and who are producing angling programs that engage their members (tournaments, outings, meetings, etc.) are more likely to receive a grant.Many youth fishing organizations are full of enthusiasm but low on funds.The intent of this program is to help provide some financial support that will help keep kids connected to the outdoors through fishing, said PBCFF Executive Director Tom Twyford.The application period is open year-round.Up to three $2,000 grants will be awarded during each funding cycle which runs from January 1 through December 31.Grant applications can be found on the WPBFC website.Congratulations to the Forest Hill High School Fishing Club who received the very first Tuppen Youth Fishing Fund award. Forest Hill High School Fishing Club received the first This Youth Fishing Fund is made possible thanks to the Bud & Marilyn TuppenTuppen Fishing Fund grant.Accepting the $2,000 Foundation and is administered by the PBCFF. Buddy Tuppen was the co-founderaward was Piper Medina (c) & Peyton Seidle (l) at a of Tuppens Marine & Tackle located in Lake Worth Beach,WPBFC meeting earlier this year.Florida.Bud & Marilyn were longtime WPBFC members and Buddy was an active volunteer.These youth fishingIT TAKES ONLY ONE SMALLgrants are being provided in their memory and are intendedCHANGE TO CATCH MORE FISH.to support these young men and women,furthering the sportSO WE and cultivating a new wave of anglers in their community.Youth Groups Visit Club The WPBFC clubhouse continues to be a unique field tripADDED SIX.destination for community youth.The Eco-Scout Conserva-tion Club, Boy Scout troop 701 from Jupiter, Youth Leader-ship Palm Beach County and the Forest Hill High School Fishing Club have enjoyed recent trips to the club.If you know of a youth group that would like a visit, give the club a call.Keeping kids excited about fishing is in our DNA!HOODING & SIDE SHIELDSSWEAT MANAGEMENT CHANNELSEYEWIRE DRAINSMETAL KEEPER SLOTSADJUSTABLE NOSE PADS IMPROVED HYDROLITE TMRUBBER 2021 Costa Del Mar, Inc. Al Rights Reserved. T ighTL inesM agazine- s pring2025 CDM Silver Sailfish Derby - Offshore Pro Series 8.5x11 ad.indd 1 5712/15/21 1:03 PM'