The 2010 Texas Independent Automotive Association Scholarship Fishing Tournament is Friday, May 21 in Port Aransas.  Proceeds from the TIAA event support the scholarships for Texas youth who attend college-level automotive repair programs within the state of Texas.  To register for the fishing tournament and to pay for meal at the event, download this form and mail with check payable to TIAA to 639 W. Rhapsody, San Antonio, TX 78216.

Mike Riordan (Left) and son Christian, 12, hold up two large King Fish they caught during the 2009 TIAA Scholarship Fishing Tournament.  Although the fish didn't qualify for the awards, the two benefited from time spent together.  Photo by Lee Roberts

There will be twice the payouts this year for award winners. In addition, this year there will be two competitive divisions: guided and unguided anglers.

Participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible to ensure enough fishing guides can be contracted for the event ahead of the event as possible.  If you wait to register right before the event, it may be possible you won't be able to fish because there may not be enough boats for everyone to fish from. 

For more information or to ask about sponsorship opportunities, call Luke Harms, the event organizer, at (210) 413-2428

The Annual meeting, management session and lunch will be held on Saturday, May 22 at Virginias on the Bay from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  All members in good standing who attend will receive reimbursement for one nights stay up to $100 and a FREE lunch for two.  There are currently rooms being held at the Plantation Suites 1-877-836-FUNN for $89 per night and Best Western Ocean Villas 1-361-331-1749.   Reservations through the state office must be made by April 9th to qualify for the FREE night.  Contact the office via E-mail at tiaastateoffice@tiaa.net.