T. Boone Pickens Becomes Partner In Flw Outdoors

[djkimmel]

T. Boone Pickens Becomes Partner In Flw Outdoors

MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 9, 2010) – FLW Outdoors announced T. Boone Pickens has become an equity holder and partner in the FLW Outdoors.

Irwin L. Jacobs, Chairman of FLW Outdoors, stated, "Boone and I have been friends and business associates for more than 25 years. We recently were discussing what we could do together to create a significant positive impact on the incredible outdoor resources our country has to offer. As we discussed my involvement with FLW Outdoors, Boone didn't hesitate to recognize that fishing and the outdoors clearly represent the largest opportunity for all walks of life to enjoy one of nature's best and most important wonders – the outdoors.

Read entire article here: http://www.greatlakesbass.com/news/blog1.php/2010/08/09/t-boone-pickens-becomes-partner

[djkimmel]

Pays to have important friends and a good way to start the partnership - T. Boone Pickens gave the new Forrest Wood Cup champion Kevin Hawk that $100,000 bonus for winning!! That is one heck of a bonus.