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Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson was present to award the
scholarship. “Blue Gill is another great example of an
organization in our city that supports our youth. This is
awesome. Blue Gill progressively provides opportunities
annually and I’m honored to be here for this special
occasion,” said the mayor.
Blue Gill Fishing Club was organized in 1992 by five
community men. “It was first a social club, we would take
fishing trips together at least once a year. We still fish
once a year, but we’ve grown in the services we provide to
the community. We provide hot dogs for youth during the
summer at the nearby park,” said Al Chapman one of the
original club members.
The annual scholarship is reviewed by club members who
assist in raising funds. “We look for promising young people
who deserve this scholarship. Applicants need to know a
member to apply. We also donate to Kitchen for the Poor,
Cherry Street Mission and other local charities,” said
Willie Harmon, club recording secretary.
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