BASS PRO SHOPS SUPPORTS VETERANS
THROUGH AMVETS ORGANIZATION

Program to Make Difference in Lives of All Veterans

Springfield, MO---November 11, 2008---Bass Pro Shops, America’s #1 Outdoor Retailer, will kick off a special program at all their stores across the country on Saturday, November 15th to benefit the AMVETS organization.

For more than 60 years AMVETS has worked to support our veterans and their families through outreach efforts that include professional advice on earned veteran’s benefits, legislative efforts in Washington, and work done by their hospital volunteers.

Bass Pro Shops customers will be offered the opportunity to make a $5 or $10 donation at the check out registers starting November 15th and continuing through January 31st, 2009. 100% of donations go to the AMVETS organization.

“It’s inspiring to see Bass Pro Shops take a proactive role in providing for our veterans and their families,” said AMVETS National Commander John C. Hapner. “AMVETS applauds Bass Pro Shops as one of the most engaged corporate supporters of our nation’s veterans.”

To find a Bass Pro Shops retail store near you, go to www.basspro.com.
For more information on AMVETS go to www.amvets.org.

About Bass Pro Shops
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Bass Pro Shops, also an international catalog and internet retailer, currently has 54 retail locations in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people per year. In addition, Bass Pro Shops, also provides products and services for thousands of independent dealers world wide through its subsidiary company, American Rod & Gun. Bass Pro Shops gift cards can be purchased at over 10,000 retail outlets across America. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.

Media Contact:

National
Publications Editor
Jay Agg
(301)-683-4035
jagg@amvets.org