Loree Besser April 28, 1954 – January 30th, 2025

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Yesterday we learned of Loree Bessers passing. She was a longtime LGF Volunteer and the President of the Brainerd Chapter for the past 4 years. She chose to retire her position as President at the end of our 2024 Season but was excited to stay on as a volunteer and Board Member at Large.

Loree’s devotion and passion for Let’s Go Fishing brought this Chapter back from the stale days of COVID. She was determined to see this Chapter succeed and passed on her knowledge of community to all the Board Members. Loree will be sadly missed. May her passion for Let’s Go Fishing live on.

In leu of flowers her family has asked for donations to be sent to:

Let’s Go Fishing – Brainerd Lakes Area Chapter, PO Box 257, Brainerd MN 56401

Services for Loree will be held at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter this Friday February 7th at 7pm. As a LGF volunteer please wear your gold/yellow shirt or LGF attire to show our support.

https://www.brenny.com/obituaries/lorree-besser

Loree Besser         April 28, 1954 – January 30th, 2025

Give to the Max is open for year round giving!

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Give MN is open for donations!

By donating through this Give to the Max site it gives LGF Brainerd Lakes continued support for our mission of serving the community. THANK YOU!

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Lets-Go-Fishing-Brainerd-Lakes

Listen to LGF on the WJJY’s Community Focus Podcast!!

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Need to know what’s happening for LGF Brainerd and our plans for 2025? Dan and Ron stopped by WJJY’s Studio to tell us more, give a listen:

Listen to LGF on WJJY!

Image by Mark Persons

Brainerd LGF adds second pontoon to our fleet!

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It was a monumental day yesterday when Cheryl and Paul towed our #2 smile-making pontoon into town! We have TWO boats!

Purchased from our neighboring LGF chapter in Detroit Lakes, this 26ft beauty has an almost new 3-year old Mercury and seating for ten with LOTS of storage. It will take a little bit of work to make it ours, adding our sponsor decals, a little TLC and customization to suite our clients just right!

Stay tuned for updates to “LGF’s Toonie Two” as a dedicated committee makes its progress towards 2025 launch day🛥️

2024 LGF Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

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On September 24th the Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Let’s Go Fishing honored our volunteers and Chapter President Loree Besser for their outstanding work in 2024. Loree and our volunteers worked tirelessly throughout the season serving Seniors, Veterans and Differently-abled Adults on fishing excursions and nature tours held on area lakes. 60+ guests were treated to a deliciously prepared meal and cake, and 40+ attendees went home with wonderful gifts from area businesses whom donated gift cards, baskets and more for our hard-working volunteers – THANK YOU SPONSORS!!!!

Let’s Go Fishing Brainerd Lakes Chapter is pleased to support FHNB!

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Our Chapter is pleased to be part of this event serving the community!!

https://fhnbinc.org/chapters/brainerd-mn/