The results for the 23rd and final Church Mouse Marlin Invitational tournament.
The event, which has been organized and run by Bob and Carol Butte throughout its entire run, raised $75,200 for Catalina, putting the total over $1 million.
Over the previous 22 years, the Church Mouse had raised more than $945,000 for the youth of Catalina helping support everything from preschool and classroom supplies to sports, music, arts programs and more.
The results for the 23rd and final Church Mouse Marlin Invitational tournament.
The event, which has been organized and run by Bob and Carol Butte throughout its entire run, raised $75,200 for Catalina, putting the total over $1 million.
Over the previous 22 years, the Church Mouse had raised more than $945,000 for the youth of Catalina helping support everything from preschool and classroom supplies to sports, music, arts programs and more.
“The Donations were awesome,” Carol Butte said. “We made the million dollar mark. Auction bids were beyond our expectations.”
Congratulations went to the 2013 winners:1st Place-Marlin: Dialed Inn; 2nd Place-Marlin: Chaser; 3rd Place-Marlin: Southern Speed; 4th Place-Marlin: Cheers; 5th Place-Marlin: Kismet.
“The Final Church Mouse Marlin Invitational Tournament is proud to announce that with the support of all our fisherman, the entire town of Avalon, and many generous mainland sponsors, we were able to donate $75,200,” Butte said. “Again, this year, great success is largely due to Chuck Faith, Co-Organizer for bringing in many major new supporters. Chris Spiros our Tackle Czar, and to Dave Hart for bringing in many Island donations.
“A major thanks to the Avalon Harbor Department for everything they did to help us out. It would be impossible to thank everyone. Bob and I want you to know how much we appreciate your help and support over the years.”
Pictures and other information can be found at www.churchmouse.org
The following are the distributions to various Avalon youth programs:
Kid Ventures $5,000
P.L.A.Y $4,500
Avalon Fishing Derby $1,200
Cornerstone Teen Center $2,000
Kids At Play $1,300
Avalon Public School/Classroom $15,000
Avalon Public Library $1,000
Avalon Museum $1,000
Avalon Kid Baseball/Little League $2,500
Avalon Tackle Football $500
Avalon Football League $5,300
Avalon School Girls Soccer $500
Avalon Cross-Country $875
Avalon Girls Basketball $4,200
Avalon School Instrumental Music $2,000
Avalon School Athletics $1,500
Boy Scouts $675
Senior Scholarships $10,000
Piper Cameron Scholarship $3,700
St. Catherine Church Youth Group $500
Avalon School Softball $1,000
Cub Scouts $375
Girl Scouts $375
Special Kids of Catalina $2,800
Baseball Equipment Repair $550
Islander Motorcycle Club $1,500
Catalina Pony Club $2,700
Youth Basketball Program $300
Sluggers/Tball $250
Choices $1,100
Junior Golf $950
Jr. Lifeguard $1,100
Girls Cheerleading $450
