8th Annual SSG Christopher Potts Fishing Tournament

Fellow Friends and Fishermen,

My name is Captain Michael Littlefield and every year the family of Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts and our fishing club, the Aquidneck Island Striper Team, has the honor of hosting a fishing tournament for our friend who was mortally wounded in Iraq. For the last eight years, we have been raising money for the SSG Christopher Potts Memorial Fund through local donations. This year will be the 8th Annual SSG Christopher Potts Fishing Tournament for the family.

SSG Potts was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 103rd Field Artillery Regiment, Army National Guard, Providence, RI. He died in Taji, Iraq while conducting traffic control operations. SSG Potts died October 3, 2004 on his 38th birthday. He leaves a wife and two sons behind.

                Chris was an avid fisherman. He loved to spend time fishing with his family. In his memory, we gather annually to fish with his family and friends. This year’s tournament will start of Friday, September 6th  at noon and will end at noon on Saturday, September 14th. The benefit will be held at the Portuguese American Citizen Club in Portsmouth, RI on Saturday, September 14th from 3pm to 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Riverside Marine, Sam’s Bait & Tackle, Saltwater Edge, Bucko’s Tackle, and Lucky Bait & Tackle,  More information can be found at www.AIStriperTeam.com. There will be food, prizes, raffles and music at the benefit.

In order to make this fundraiser a continued success, we need your help with food, raffle, and prize items. Whether it’s fishing equipment, gift Certificates, a monetary donation or food for the benefits, we would greatly appreciate your generosity for whatever you can contribute. Donations will be accepted at any of the participating tackle shops or through www.AIStriperTeam.com. Donations may be mailed to Riverside marine, c/o SSG Christopher Potts Fishing Tournament, 211 Riverside Drive, Tiverton, RI 02878.

If you prefer, we can make arrangements to pick up donations at your Convenience. If your company would like to find out more about sponsorship Opportunities, please contact us at the numbers below.

Come celebrate this great event with the SSG Potts family and friends. There is fun for the entire family. Thank you for your time and consideration.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL

Ralph Craft 401-297-6062

Ted Zack 401-401-662-6052

Captain Michael Littlefield 401-525-0813