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For Immediate Release
Tuesday, September 23, 2003CHICAGO, NEW ORLEANS BOAT SHOWS REEL IN CHAMPION FEMALE ANGLER
Chicago, IL
Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show and New Orleans Boat Show attendees will have an opportunity to learn fishing techniques from one of the top female anglers in the world. Mary T. DiVincenti, the 2003 World Champion of Women’s Bass Fishing, will lead fishing seminars at both shows for the next two years, after signing an agreement with show organizer National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).“We’re very excited about working with Mary. With more than 17 years of angling experience, she has a vast amount of knowledge to share with our attendees,” says New Orleans Boat Show Manager Barbara Sclafani.
DiVincenti will lead fishing seminars throughout the events, but will also be a featured guest as part of the “Women at the Helm” program at the Chicago Show, which is being held to encourage more women to participate in boating and fishing. “Mary is at the top of her field, and her enthusiasm for fishing should serve as inspiration for other women to get involved,” says Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show Manager Jennifer Faulk.
DiVincenti has participated in professional tours for twelve years. In addition to her 2003 World Championship, her other accomplishments include: the record for catching the largest Smallmouth Bass in a World Bass Fishing Association (WBFA) Tournament; Lady BASS Second Place Rookie of the Year in ’91-‘92, 1996 LA Pro Winner’s Trail “Classic” Champion; 1998 “Classic Star” World Championship Qualifier; and a five-time WBFA Qualifier.
The Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show will be held January 21-25, 2004 at McCormick Place. For more information, visit www.chicagoboatshow.com, or contact Faulk at (312) 946-6242; jfaulk@nmma.org.
The New Orleans Boat Show will be held February 4-8, 2004 at the Superdome. For more information, visit www.neworleansboatshow.com, or contact show manager Barbara Sclafani at (504) 780-1818; bsclafani@nmma.org.
