BROOKS FISHING CLUB, INC.
ESTERO, FLORIDA

The Brooks Fishing Club, Inc., established in 2001, is a community-based organization based in Estero, Florida. With approximately 135 resident members and an additional waiting list of around 25 individuals according to the Fire Marshal's recommendations, this club was founded as a male-exclusive group aiming to foster fellowship, promote recreational fishing, provide education, and advocate for environmental responsibility. Eligibility for membership is restricted to owner-residents within the Brooks community of Estero, Florida. As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, the club operates beyond fostering social ties among anglers. It has undertaken significant community engagement initiatives, such as a substantial water quality protection project in collaboration with all five Brooks Communities, Lee County Department of Natural Resources, and supported by environmental oversight from the EPA. This initiative seeks to improve water quality for local ponds, creeks, Estero Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico by installing medallions on neighborhood storm drains to discourage waste disposal into these systems. The club's commitment to community service is evidenced by its volunteers who installed over 583 markers across Brooks neighborhood storm drains, with additional support from the Shadow Wood Community Association. Furthermore, the club encourages local residents to hold contractors accountable for environmental compliance to ensure further water quality improvement efforts are successful. Boasting a membership of approximately 150 residents from the Brooks community, the Brooks Fishing Club, Inc., manages an array of activities and events through its dedicated website (brooksfishingclub.com). These include regular social events, scheduled fishing trips, and educational monthly meetings led by guest speakers focusing on both fresh and saltwater fishing in local waters. The club is incorporated under Florida state law (Filed No. N07000000819) as a DOMNP entity, with its date of incorporation being January 24, 2007. The principal office address is located at 22051 Shallowater Ln, Estero, FL, and residents can contact the organization via multiple phone numbers for various inquiries. Current leadership roles are held by Robert L Seidell serving as President, Wayne Wickens as Vice President, and Jeff Kosch as Secretary. This description reflects official information from the Florida state registry concerning the Brooks Fishing Club, Inc.