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LOUISIANA OILMEN’S BASS INVITATIONAL 2015
P.O. BOX 9726, NEW IBERIA, LA 70562
Benefiting St. Jude & Miles Perret Center
Bass Invitational
Tournament
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DARRELL MOUTON
Island Operating Company
(337) 233-9594
MIKE TRAHAN
Process Piping Materials
(337) 319-9185
CHESTER HUVAL
Huval Trucking
(337) 364-8002
MARIO BRUNO
Island Operating Company
(337) 280-1052
TOMMY DUPUIS
Coastal Chemical Co
(337) 272-0135
ROBERT TRAHAN
Wolverine
(337) 278-3005
MIKE ROPER
HB Rentals
(713) 855-9286
TOM DOYLE
Island Operating Company
(281)546-5696
KENNETH McMINN
Texas Petroleum Investment
(281) 433-5178
MALCOLM LEGER
International Well Testers, Inc.
(337) 233-7649
PHILIP BOURQUE
Quality Process Services
(337) 552-8509
CHRIS DESHOTELS
Island Operating Company
(337) 580-5364
GARY MECHE
Energy XXI
(337) 258-2519
JOURDAN RAACKE
SEACOR Lift Boats, LLC
(337) 577-1426
MITCH VIDRINE
Coastal Chemical Co.
(337) 261-0796
JAMIE “BULL” BROUSSARD
Priority Energy Services
(713) 213-1655
REGGIE QUINN
Fieldwood Energy
(337) 354-8000
JEREMY MELDER
Tubular Solutions
(318) 210-2266
JOE EDISON
(318) 623-5077
LANCE LEBLANC
Island Operating Company
(337) 319-3211
Dear Friend:
The Louisiana Oilmen’s Bass Invitational of Lafayette is pleased to announce the 20 th Annual LOBI
tournament will be held on March 27 th & 28 th , 2015 at Toledo Bend Reservoir, Cypress Bend,
SRA, Park Site 11. Registration will begin on Thursday, March 26th at 12:00 pm until 9:00 pm. This
year's tournament promises to be another success, and you are invited to be a part of this success
and sponsor this exceptional oil industry outing.
We received an overwhelming response to our proposed rule changes for the 2015 Tournament.
After going through all of the responses, we have decided to implement the following changes to the
2015 Tournament based on participant feedback.
To further enhance the tournament's quality and make it the most rewarding oil industry
tournament for our anglers, we are going to a 2 Day Payout plus an Overall Payout at
the end of the Tournament. In addition, there will be a Grand Prize Drawing on Saturday
evening f o r a fully rigged Bass Boat. We have decided to keep it an Oilfield exclusive event
with the exception of allowing an Immediate family member of an eligible Team Captain fish
in the same boat with them. For further clarification on eligibility requirements, please refer
to the Tournament rules listed on the registration form and website (www.lobibass.com).
Additionally, to improve overall efficiency with both weigh-in and nightly meals, we will issue
Team Bracelets for the 2015 Tournament. Bracelets must be worn for the duration of the
tournament.
Trophies will be awarded to the tournament's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, along with a trophy for
the tournament's largest bass. In addition, Champion "Team Tournament” Rings and a "Big Bass"
Champion Ring will also be presented. Remember, the tournament will be limited to the first
seven hundred (700) teams.
For your convenience, we now offer online payment options. We currently accept credit cards
and checks. ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE ONLINE. All payments
are secured through both our hosting company and our payment gateway. Please visit
www.lobibass.com to make your payments.
Your support of the tournament will ensure its success and help the children and families of St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital and the Miles Perret Center.
For more information on the tournament, please contact any of the directors in the margin of this
letter. We are looking forward to getting together with our colleagues for a day of fun and fellowship.
Hope to see you there!
On behalf of the Louisiana Oilmen's Bass Invitational, we thank you for your support throughout
the years, and we look forward to another successful year with you.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Louisiana Oilmen's Bass Invitational
P.O. Box 9726 New Iberia, LA 70562 / www.lobibass.com /lobibass18@gmail.com
8. LAUNCH SITE: Contestants will be allowed to trailer
boats to any landing on Toledo Bend. However, fishing
is allowed only during tournament hours and weigh-in time
must be observed.
9. TIES: In the event of a tie for 1st place, the tie will be broken
by a coin toss with both teams present. If one team is not
present, the present team will automatically be granted the
1st place prize. In the event both teams are not present, the
Board of Directors will conduct the coin toss on their behalf
to determine the winner. In the event of all other ties,
monetary prizes will be added together and divided by the
number of places tied. Each team shall then receive their
equal share.
10. BOATS: Boats may be used that are 14 feet or longer.
Contestants may not change boats during tournament
hours. Overpowered boats not allowed.
Proceeds to Benefit:
Proceeds to Benefit:
11. POLYGRAPH TEST: Each contestant agrees to submit, by
his signature on this application, to a polygraph test to be
given at the sole discretion of the Tournament Committee.
The administration and interpretation of the polygraph test
is solely the responsibility of the tournament committee
and its agents. If either team member fails to test with
satisfactory results, that team will be disqualified. If you
are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will not be
given a polygraph test, and your team will be disqualified.
12. COMPLAINTS: Any complaint
participant must be submitted
Tournament Committee within 30
in each day. All decisions rendered
final and without recourse or appeal.
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or protest by a
in writing to the
minutes after weighby the committee are
13. ENCROACHMENT: A team is not permitted to
approach nearer than 50 yards to any other tournament
boat which is tied or anchored with the trolling motor out
of the water.
14. ENTRY DEADLINE: The first 700 teams will be qualified
based on postmark of entry application envelope. Waiting
list applicants will be qualified on the same basis. All
entries must be submitted online, by mail, by regular US
Postal Service or special service such as Federal Express,
etc.
ON
TOLEDO BEND RESERVOIR
CYPRESS BEND - SRA
PARK SITE 11
All entries postmarked by
February 1, 2015
will be entered into a drawing
to win $500
REGISTRATION
15. REGISTRATION: Each team must register with the
Tournament Committee between 12:00 noon and 9:00
p.m., Thursday, March 26th, 2015 at Cypress Bend Park.
They may pick up their ditty bags and shirt or jacket
orders at this time. No late registrations will be allowed.
Any teams failing to register by 9:00 p.m. may be subject
to replacement by teams on a waiting list.
16. JURISDICTION: Should any dispute arise to the level of
litigation, it is agreed that exclusive jurisdiction will be in a
court of competent jurisdiction located in Lafayette Parish,
Lafayette, Louisiana.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26th
FISHING DATES
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
MARCH 27th & MARCH 28th
Info:
www.lobibass.com
lobibass18@gmail.com
Mario Bruno
(337) 280-1052
Mail To: P.O. Box 9726
New Iberia, LA 70562
(OVER)
$60
$400
LINED TOURNAMENT JACKET
TEAM ENTRY FEE
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED (entry fee plus total clothing order)
$35
SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT
Total cost
Cost per
item
Number of
items
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
ALL Credit Cards must be processed online at www.lobibass.com
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO LOBI
ENTRY FEE OF $400.00 PER TEAM AND ANY CLOTHING PAYMENT MUST BE SENT ALONG WITH THIS REGISTRATION FORM.
DATE _______________________ SS# ______________________________
SS# ____________________________
DATE _________________________
SIGNATURE #2 __________________________________________________
SIGNATURE #1 ___________________________________________________
(3) I SIGNIFY BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE AGREEMENTS NUMBERED 1 AND 2 ABOVE.
BOTH PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN FORM
(1) LIABILITY RELEASE. In signing this agreement, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs and assigns, hereby release and will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Louisiana Oilmen’s Bass
Invitational, its officer’s and director’s, agents, employees, and contributors from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, judgments, costs or expenses relating to this
tournament.
(2) COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. I further agree that I will never sue Louisiana Oilmen’s Bass Invitational, its officer’s and director’s, et al for damages on
account of any injury or damage I suffer or cause whether know now or which may develop in the future. In the event Louisiana Oilmen’s Bass Invitational, its officer’s and director’s
et al are sued because of my actions, I expressly agree to defend, indemnify and hold Louisiana Oilmen’s Bass Invitational, its officer’s and director’s, et al, harmless from any liability
whatsoever, including court costs and attorney’s fees, arising with respect to such actions. I understand that in waiving my rights of recovery from Louisiana Oilmen’s Bass Invitational, its
officer’s and director’s, et al, I also am waiving the rights of recovery from Louisiana Oilmen’s Bass Invitational, its officer’s and director’s, et al, of my insurance carrier for any claims they
may pay on my behalf.
CELL PHONE#: ________________________________________________________
IF NON-OILFIELD, LIST RELATIONSHIP TO CAPTAIN (MANDATORY):
____________________________________________________________________
This entry will be considered incomplete unless signed below by both team members.
ZIP CODE ____________________________________________________________
CITY & STATE _________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS ____________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________
CELL PHONE# ________________________________________________________
ZIP CODE ____________________________________________________________
CITY & STATE _________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS ____________________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________
COMPANY____________________________________________________________
COMPANY:____________________________________________________________
Supply Co.
Service Co.
Production
Drilling
Exploration
PARTNER’S NAME: ____________________________________________________
TEAM CAPTAIN’S NAME:_______________________________________________
7. FISHING HOURS: Fishing hours will begin at 6:30 a.m.
each morning. Teams numbered 1-350 must stop fishing at
2:00 p.m. on the first day and be in the weigh-in line at the
Marina by 3:00 p.m. Teams numbered 351 and above must
stop fishing at 3:00 p.m. on the first day and be in the
weigh-in line by 4:00 p.m. Teams numbered 1-350 must
stop fishing at 3:00 p.m. on the second day and be in the
weigh-in line by 4:00 p.m. Teams numbered 351 and
above must stop fishing at 2:00 p.m. on the second day and
be in the weigh-in line by 3:00 p.m. It is the
responsibility of each team to understand and abide by
the prescribed fishing hours and weigh-in times as they wille
strictly enforced and are grounds for disqualification if
violated.
Supply Co.
6. SCORING: Scoring will be based on the weight in
pounds of bass (largemouth, Kentucky or Spotted) with
a minimum length of 14 inches measured on a flat board.
Fish presented for weighing that are less than 14 inches in
length will be disqualified prior to weighing and one
pound per undersized fish will be deducted as a penalty.
Only 5 fish per team, per day will be counted. Teams are
not allowed to have more than 5 fish in their permanent
possession at any time, except for culling the 6th fish. If
more than 5 fish are kept in a team’s possession, that team
shall be disqualified for the day and shall receive no
weight for the day. It is the responsibility of the team to
keep fish alive. A determination of whether the fish are
alive or dead will be made solely by the members of the
Weigh-In Committee at the scales and a deduction of .10
pound will be assessed for each dead fish weighed in. No
fish may be kept by any contestant with the exception of a
trophy fish. The Golden Rule will be the official
measurement.
Service Co.
5. TACKLE: Only artificial lures can be used; no prepared or
live bait other than pork rind strips may be used. Only rod
and reel outfits may be used. No trolling is permitted.
Production
4. TEAMS: Teams will consist of two (2) eligible
individuals registering as such. No participant shall be
allowed to fish without a qualified partner in the boat at
all times. Any contestant’s action will directly reflect on
his teammate. There will be no use of guides during
tournament competition in any manner. Any use of
guides will result in immediate disqualification.
Drilling
3. SAFETY: Safe boat conduct must be observed at all
times. Each competitor is required to wear a Coast
Guard approved life vest when the outboard engine is
operating. Drunkenness on the part of any contestant will
not be tolerated. The tournament committee highly
recommends the use of engine kill switch.
Exploration
2. ELIGIBILITY: Any person who derives at least eighty
percent (80%) of their annual income from the time of
retirement, was actively engaged or employed and
derived at least eighty percent (80%) of their revenue
from the exploration, drilling, production and/or
servicing of oil and gas wells, is eligible to fish in this
tournament. The only exception to the oilfield eligibility
requirement would be an immediate family member (i.e.
parent, child, sibling, grandparent & current in-laws) of an
eligible Team Captain. They must fish with that participant
only. Any person who has served as a professional guide on
Toledo Bend at any time during the preceding five (5) years
is not eligible to fish this tournament. All entries will be
carefully screened to verify eligibility. It is the
responsibility of each member of the team to abide by
these eligibility requirements. Failure to do so will
subject the team to immediate disqualification. The
Rules and Registration Committee reserves the right to
refuse any entry application and disqualify any
participant that may have been deemed in any way to have
violated the eligibility requirements or any rule
governing the tournament; the decision of the committee
shall be final. Applicants may be required to furnish the
committee with proof of eligibility including but not
limited to providing evidence demonstrating any and all
sources of income, subjecting themselves to polygraph
testing and any other means deemed necessary to satisfy
an investigation into the Applicant’s employment and
activity conducted during the course of the tournament.
Submission of your application and/or the participation
at the tournament represents your expressed acceptance
of the LOBI Board and its committees’ authority
concerning approval of applications and disqualifications.
Any application containing or suspecting to contain false or
misleading information will be immediately rejected.
Applicant acknowledges that the Tournament and its Board
have limited resources. As such it is further acknowledged
that any decisions related to participation or qualification
are final and without recourse. The LOBI Board of
Directors reserves the right to reject any application or
remove any participant for any reason. By signing this
form applicant acknowledges and accepts this reservation.
In the event of disqualification for any reason whatsoever,
Applicant acknowledges and accepts, by signing the
application, they it will defend, indemnify and hold LOBI
harmless from and against any and all claims that may arise
from said disqualification. It further agrees to return any
awards or prizes granted and to reimburse any and all costs
and expenses incurred in reaching
the
decision
to
disqualify and to pursue the recovery of any awards or
prizes received by the disqualified participant. If at any
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE INFORMATION ON BOTH SIDES OF THIS ENTRY!
1. SPORTSMANSHIP: Any contestant who displays poor
sportsmanship, violates these rules, or violates any
local, state or federal rules, regulations, statutes or laws
is subject to immediate disqualification.
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GENERAL RULES
time during the tournament a participant is deemed
ineligible or disqualified, they agree to immediately leave
the tournament site and will forever be barred from further
participation in any LOBI function. LOBI realizes that the
foregoing provisions are a bit strong; however, they will be
enforced to the letter of their intent in order to preserve the
integrity of YOUR tournament.
LOUISIANA OILMEN’S BASS INVITATIONAL 2015
Benefiting St. Jude & Miles Perret Center
Bass Invitational
Tournament
ADVERTISEMENT/DONOR WORKSHEET
Date: _______________
TAX ID #: 27-1812177
Full Business Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: ______ Zip:___________
Phone Number: __________________________________________________ Fax Number: _________________________________
Contact Person: ____________________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________
E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________
CORPORATE DONOR ($500 DONATION)
 ½ Page Ad in Tournament Booklet
 Name Listed on Stage Board as a Corporate Donor
BRONZE DONOR ($1000 DONATION)
 Full Page Ad in Tournament Booklet
 Name Listed on Stage Board as a Bronze Donor
 Name Listed on LOBI Website as a Donor
SILVER DONOR ($2500 DONATION)
 Full Page Ad in Tournament Booklet
 Name Listed on Stage Board as a Silver Donor
 Company Name and Link on LOBI Website
 Special Seating at Nightly Functions
 1 – Team Entry for Tournament (must be in Oil Industry)
 2 – Silver Donor Tournament Hats
GOLD DONOR ($5000 DONATION)
 Full Page Ad in Tournament Booklet
 Logo/Company Name on all Tournament
Posters/Documents
 Company Name and Link on LOBI Website
 Special Seating at Nightly Functions
 2 – Team Entries for Tournament (must be in Oil Industry)
 2 – Gold Donor Tournament Hats
 2 – Gold Donor Tournament Shirts(List Sizes Below)
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PLATINUM DONOR ($7000 DONATION)
 Full Page Ad in Tournament Booklet
 Logo/Company Name on all Tournament
Posters/Documents
 Company Name and Link on LOBI Website
 Special Seating at Nightly Functions
 3 – Team Entries for Tournament (must be in Oil Industry)
 3 – Platinum Donor Tournament Hats
 3 – Platinum Donor Tournament Shirts (List Sizes Below)
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DIAMOND DONOR ($10,000 DONATION)
 Full Page Ad in Tournament Booklet
 Logo/Company Name on all Tournament
Posters/Documents
 Company Name and Link on LOBI Website
 Special Seating at Nightly Functions
 4 – Team Entries for Tournament (must be in Oil Industry)
 4 – Diamond Donor Tournament Hats
 4 – Diamond Donor Tournament Shirts (List Sizes Below)
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Company or Products - Must Confirm:
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Company or Products - Must Confirm:
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Donation, Ad and LOGO must be turned in by March 1, 2015. Mail forms along with a check to: P.O. Box 9726, New Iberia, LA 70562.
Please email Ads and Logos to lobibass18@gmail.com. For credit card payments, contact Mario Bruno (337-280-1052) to process payment.
All proceeds go to St. Jude and the Miles Perret Center.