APRIL
2007
NEWSLETTER
ACGFA
P.O. Box 2001, St. Augustine, Fl 32085
President: John Jordan - Vice President: Joe Noda
Treasurer: Linda Manucy - Secretary: Anita Pierce
Directors: Donna Frantz, Bert Walton, James Manucy, Ruth Jordan, Stephanie
Burt, and Dave Bruster
Newsletter Editor: Jim Blalock - Phone & FAX (904)
471-2730
Web-Site Committee: Jim Blalock, Will Jackson & Teeka Franke
Jim’s e-mail: editor@acgfa.com
ACGFA Web Site Address: acgfa.com
Our Next Meeting and Spring Cookout is Tuesday, April 17th at the St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 1st St. Our meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. The Shrine Club has a very nice facility overlooking Moultrie Creek. They have adequate parking across from the building and operate a bar for us with donations for Drinks @ $3.00 and Beer @ $2.00. Social is at 6:30, meeting at 7.30. The Board meetings are normally on the 4th Thursdays at the St Augustine Yacht Club (in the old restaurant at Lighthouse Park).Link to club calendar
MEETING INFORMATION
This month’s meeting, April 17th, will be our Spring Cook-out. The cookout will start at 5:30 pm. and meeting at 7.30. There will be Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, and more. Those willing can bring a Dip & Chip or a Dessert. There will be games and beverages for the children.
Program: Last month’s program was club member Bob Swann talking about boat safety equipment and how it paid off during the fire & sinking of NEFMA member Tim Martin’s boat “Lit Up” recently. Bob stressed the importance of a good crew briefing on the location and use of safety equipment and boat operation. Proper and updated safety equipment such as EPIRB and a raft is a must for offshore fishing as well as an important consideration for inshore fishermen. Good job Bob.
Interpreter: Last month we welcomed our new interpreter Rachael Garvey who will interpret for our hearing impaired members at the meetings. She and her family also enjoy fishing and are looking forward to being members of the club.
Snacks: Thanks go to Dave & Evi Bruster who provided the great Chili with the trimmings. This month is the Spring Cookout.
Raffle: Dave & Bob had another great raffle. 3 rods & reels, a battery jump-starter, various plugs and lures, a soft tackle bag and a cooler. Winners included: Jim Mitchell, Dick Newton (who won twice), Jim Blalock, Gene Hollendar and David & Liana Chapman. Don Power, John Ford and Paul Harvey won the rods & reels.
SPECIAL RAFFLE: Garmin 76 GPS (valued at $200) with 1 MB internal memory, 500 user waypoints, 20 reversible routes, tide charts, navigation tables, and Loran TDs. Waterproof, floating construction. Only 45 tickets @ $5.00 will be sold. They will sell out quick!
Membership Drawing: John Burton’s name was drawn but was not present. SORRY JOHN :<( !! It pays to attend the meetings and parties. Be at the next meeting for the $200 drawing. You must be present to win! Link to
Membership forms. Guests are always welcome.
Club Shirts, Etc.: Wil & Teeka are handling the T-shirts sales. They have some great colors now. Let them know what you want and they will try to get them for you. Cost is a very reasonable $10.00.
By-Laws Change: A proposed change to the ACGFA By-Laws will be read at the April and May meetings and then voted on at the May meeting. The change adds Life and Honorary Memberships to our membership categories.
Proposed By-Law Changes.:
ARTICLE VII. MEMBERSHIP: Add the following sections.
Section 5: Life membership: The Board of Directors may elect a person(s) to be designated as a “Life Member”. The basis for this membership is not clearly defined criteria or automatic, but is based on factors such as; outstanding performance, length of membership, offices held or committees worked, and/or their contributions to the club. Any club member may submit a written nomination of a person(s) for Board consideration. Once elected, no dues are required and the member may participate in all of the club’s activities and will receive newsletters.
Section 6: Honorary membership: The Board of Directors may designate a person or business for this membership which may expire when the qualifing conditions change. This category is for persons or businesses that have performed a service for the club over a period of time or are of great value to the club. This membership is also available to the survivor of a deceased member. Any club member may submit a written nomination of a person(s) for Board consideration. Once designated, no dues are required and the member may participate in all of the club’s activities and will receive newsletters.
Kingfish Challenge (KFC), July 6 thru 8, 2007:
Help needed, if you are not fishing the tournament, please
sign up to help. This is the major fund raiser for the club. An
update will be given at the meeting
Help Wanted: It’s that time of
year again. In addition to the Kingfish Challenge, we need your help
working two non-club Tournaments. If you don’t fish the
tournaments, this is an opportunity to help our club, see quality game fish,
and have a great time!!! We assist the Northeast Florida Marlin
Association’s Bluewater Tournament (May 20th thru
26th) and the Kingbuster Classic (June 6th thru 9th) by
providing help operating the Radio Base, Weigh Station, Fish Cleaning, and Boat
Handling, etc. In return, the tournaments help us financially. Both
tournaments have changed their schedules so check out the attached work
schedules, contact Jim Blalock (904) 501-1447 and/or ACGFA.com for
additional information. Sign up at the meeting.
Web-Site News: Your ACGFA Web-Site Committee (Jim Blalock, Will Jackson & Teeka Franke) has been very active. Thanks to Will Jackson’s expertise there will be several improvements to the web-site soon to include club member’s ability to input fishing reports, photos and/or other information. We are working on the e-mail delivery of the Newsletter. Do we have your current e-mail address? With stamps going to $.41 this will be a real money saver for the club. By the time you receive this newsletter you may have received the test copy
FOR
2003- 18” SeaCat, 115 Yamaha, 4 stroke, less
than 75 hrs, SS Prop, engine warrantee till 9-30-08, tackle center leaning
post, trim tabs, live well, instrument box, Garmin 152 GPS, Garmin 160 Blue
Fish Finder, Bimini Top, Full canvas, extra rod holders, Axle aluminum Float-on
Trailer. Contact Dick Newton 904-824-6259
1989 - 23” 2” Sport Craft, all
Electronics stay with boat, 2000 Year 225 Evinrude Motor, 400 Hrs. 2 Axle
aluminum Float-on Trailer. $12,000 or OBO. – Call Jack
Blocker 904-824-4069 or 904-669-5070
Capt. Chip Owen announces the
establishment of his latest business venture: Capt. Chip's Artistic Taxidermy !
Capt. Chip is a long time member of ACGFA, serving as
president, 1997-98, 2 time King Fish Challenge Chairman, and a board member for
years. (And also the recipient of at least one Blooper Award!) Before
retiring in 1996, Chip was a commercial artist for 35 years owning several sign
shops in
FISHING INFORMATION
Fishing Year Ends & Rule Changes: This years 2006–2007 year-end tournaments close on April 30th and the new year starts May 1st. Recommendations for any rules changes are due at the April meeting and will become effective May 1st. Due to regulations changing the way overall length of a fish is measured, the Board has voted to change the Club Record rules effective as of the change. “Club records will be maintained on fish weighed in accordance with past and current length and possession regulations. When a length or method of measurement is changed by regulation that makes an existing record unbeatable, the existing record will be retained, closed, annotated and a new record established that meets the new regulation.” Link to current rules.
Upcoming Tournaments and Events: Link to rules for the Ladies Tournament (April 1st thru 30th). You may enter at the meeting or contact a Board member.
Spring Kickoff Tournament: The Spring Kickoff Tournament ends March 31st. Link to standings as of March 31st.
March Angler-of-the Month – Scott Shank. There were 33 cards from 12 anglers entered this month. Scott had 400 points with a 60 lb Black Drum (2nd place Mens and 2nd largest of the month), a 5.1 lb Sheepshead (2nd largest of the month), a 3.0 lb Pompey Drum (largest of the month), and a 4.3 lb Trout (2nd largest of the month). Great job Scott. Cut-off was March 1st thru 31st. Cards received after March 31st will count on next months April Angler-of-the-Month. Link to list of all catches received.
Angler-of-the-Year: Link to stats
Inshore:
Leader Small-Fry - Koby Waldron - 425 pts
Leader Junior - Max Pechstein - 450 pts
Leader Women - Carolyn Emert - 375 pts
Leader Men - Paul Harvey - 350 pts
Offshore:
Leader Small-Fry - Tie - Nikki Burres & Bricen Tedder - 350 pts
Leader Junior - Dillon Drury - 375
pts
Leader Women - Pam Drury - 275 pts
Leader Men - Bob Swann - 475 pts
Conservation Award (Most Releases): Link
to release stats Leader - Bob Swann – 1 Swordfish & 1
Saifish Release
Boat-of-the-Year: Link
to stats
Leader Inshore: LIL BIT - 425 pts
Leader Offshore: LEFT HOOK - 275 pts
Conservation Award (Most Releases): Link to stats
Leader - Bob Swann – 1 Swordfish & 1 Saifish Release