Event Description

The Texas Oilman's Charity Invitational Fishing Tournament was founded by David Cowan. The first event was held June, 2002 in Matagorda, Texas and was a great success, netting $109,000 with approximately 600 participants. Since that time the event has continued to grow rapidly. Our 2009 event had 1,234 people participating, including 714 fishermen, 24 Tent Sponsors and a vast number of guests and local celebrities. Proceeds for 2009 totaled $455,808.

The mission of TOCIFT is to help those who cannot help themselves. The Directors, all from various aspects of the oilfield services community, are committed to this goal. In 2002 we donated to 15 charities. In 2009 we donated to 39 and over the last eight years we have donated $2.7 million to charities. We are proud of our accomplishments and as a result of the continued support by our many company and private sponsors we have been able to grow the event beyond our expectations.

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