Keeton Appointed to Future Fisherman Foundation Board

PONCA CITY, OK. (October 25, 2012) — Donnie Keeton of Warsaw, Ky. has accepted an appointment to serve on the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) Board of Directors.

Mr. Keeton has been involved in The Bass Federation (TBF) for over 20 years, serving as the Kentucky State TBF President for more than 10 years. He also serves as treasurer on the TBF Executive Board of Directors. In addition to his duties as a board member, Mr. Keeton also will become the F3 Board Treasurer.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Donnie join us on F3’s Board of Directors,” said Kerry Campbell, F3 Board Chairperson. “Through  TBF, he has been very active in youth fishing in his home state of Kentucky and also nationally with all of the TBF programs. His experience as TBF’s treasurer also will be a great asset to our organization.”

“I have worked with Donnie Keeton for the past 6 or 7 years,” said F3 Executive Director Mark Gintert. “His dedication to preserving youth fishing across the country is second to none, and I’m thrilled to have him as part of our F3 leadership team.”

Established in 1986, the Future Fisherman Foundation unites the sportfishing industry and a nationwide network of state outdoor educators, national conservation groups and youth organizations dedicated to introducing America’s youth to angling and the outdoors. These efforts help people of all ages have safe and enjoyable fishing experiences that foster conservation ethics. For more information, visit www.futurefisherman.org.