06-05-2019, 07:52 PM
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They were partnered with the BLM and this event has been going on for the past 18 years without a hitch.
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A few years ago, I exchanged multiple emails with this organization, expressing my excitement in participating, because I have a special-needs daughter and I know how much she enjoys any type of outing. I was told how badly I was needed and that they were looking forward to me participating. The day of the event I arrived earlier than the scheduled time (with my deckhand in tow) and checked in. We watched multiple children be placed on boats, sometime two children, with a parent (total of 4 people), would get on a single boat. After watching this for awhile I asked when we would be assigned a child. I was told that it would happen soon. After watching many more children board boats, and noticing that it appeared there were no more children awaiting their turn, I inquired again. I was told that all children had been assigned to a boat and I would not receive a child. I was told that we were welcome to go fishing by ourselves and join the luncheon. Needless to say, I was frustrated and extremely disappointed. I have not been back.
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They were partnered with the BLM and this event has been going on for the past 18 years without a hitch.
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A few years ago, I exchanged multiple emails with this organization, expressing my excitement in participating, because I have a special-needs daughter and I know how much she enjoys any type of outing. I was told how badly I was needed and that they were looking forward to me participating. The day of the event I arrived earlier than the scheduled time (with my deckhand in tow) and checked in. We watched multiple children be placed on boats, sometime two children, with a parent (total of 4 people), would get on a single boat. After watching this for awhile I asked when we would be assigned a child. I was told that it would happen soon. After watching many more children board boats, and noticing that it appeared there were no more children awaiting their turn, I inquired again. I was told that all children had been assigned to a boat and I would not receive a child. I was told that we were welcome to go fishing by ourselves and join the luncheon. Needless to say, I was frustrated and extremely disappointed. I have not been back.
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