The National Professional Anglers Association annual conference is a weekend of experts sharing their knowledge, skills and passion. The theme for the 2015 event is “Proactive and Professional”. The conference is set for Jan. 2 – 4, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites near the Minneapolis airport.
Sessions by industry marketing partners including boat and outboard manufacturers, the biggest tackle companies in the world and tournament organizers will share details on their new products and services with attendees. Special classes in personal branding, digital and social media, professionalizing sponsorship presentations and youth fishing events will be offered. A Future Angler Foundation benefit banquet hosted by Skeeter and Yamaha occurs Saturday evening that will include a great meal and an opportunity to support the Future Angler Foundation (www.futureangler.org). One of the special silent auction items for the benefit is a complete set of Walleye In-Sider magazines and a fishing trip with Al Lindner. This amazing stack of magazines (19-years’ worth) was donated by NPAA Supporting Partner Bob Luellen of World Wide Marine Insurance.
Special guest speaker Rick Cole will kick-off the “professionalism” discussion Saturday morning. Rick has a 30-year business career in sales and management, and formerly served as director of sales for the In-Fisherman Communications Network. He is currently a Dale Carnegie area director in north-central US, having conducted business and personal improvement training to more than 3,000 individuals. He has been inducted into the Minnesota Jaycees Hall of Leadership. Read More