AUGUST  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 David Chapman

Newsletter Editor: Jim Blalock - Phone & FAX  (904) 471-2730

Jim’s e-mail: editor@acgfa.com

ACGFA Web Site Address: acgfa.com

 

Our Next Meeting. The next meeting will be Tuesday, August 21st at the St Augustine Shrine Club, 250 1st St.  Our meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless notified otherwise.  The Shriners have 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 proceeds go to their Burn Hospitals fund.  Social 6:30 -  Meeting 7:30.

Last Month’s Meeting:  No meeting in July.

 

This Month’s Program:  Donna Frantz will report on the Kingfish Challenge. The final numbers are not in yet.  Chairpersons Donna Frantz and James & Linda Manucy and their crew are to be commended for a very successful tournament. The results are posted on the web site.  Congratulations to all volunteers who did an outstanding job and to our club members who fished the tournament.  It was great to see some new faces along with the guys and gals who are always there when the club needs their help.  Thanks again!

 

Snacks:  Donna Westbrook will provide snacks this month.

 

Membership Drawing:   Be there this month to win $100.  You must be present to win. It pays to attend the meetings.

 

Raffle:   This month Dave and Bob will have another great raffle which may include Cooler, Lure Bags/Tackle Boxes, Rods & Reels and other great items. 

 

Club Shirts, Etc.:   Wil & Teeka have some great colors now. Fishing Hats are here. They have ACGFA Shirts and some Tank Tops, Kingfish Challenge Shirts, Rig Bags, and Towels for sale depending on what was left over from the Tournament. Teeka is taking special orders for Christmas gifts now.

 

Nomination of Officers:  This is the time for nomination of club officers which are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 5 Directors (the Past President also serves as a Director).  The Board operates the club’s business and is very important to the club.  We also need a volunteer for chairmen of in-club tournaments.  Step up and volunteer, it is a very rewarding experience and you get to work with some great people.

 

HELP WANTED:  Kids Club Coordinator.  Stephanie Jackon did a great job last year keeping our young anglers occupied with fun & games.  She will not be the coordinator this year so we need a replacement.  The job involves arts and crafts, games, and other activities for the kids.  Also, if the snacks aren’t kid friendly we will provide  alternate food (i.e. Pizza). If interested, please let John Jordan know at the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fishing Information

A reminder, only dues paid members may submit entries.  The “grace” period ended at the Membership Party.

 

 

July Angler-of-the-Month: Steven Blalock: There were 67 entry cards from 25 anglers this month.  There were 16 species of fish entered.  Congratulations to July Angler-of-the-Month Steven Blalock (my Grandson).  John  caught a 14.50 lb Dolphin (3rd place Mens & Largest of Month), 17.00 lb Wahoo (1st place Mens & Largest of Month), & Released a Sailfish for a total of 500 points.  For your information, Steven and Blake Van Kirk were tied with 825 points and 350 Bonus points (the first tie breaker). Steven won on the 2nd tie breaker (earliest date of entry)

July 15th vs July 20th. Great job Steven and Blake!!  Catches include cards received from July 4th thru July 26th.  Cards received after July 26th will count for the August Angler-of-the-Month.  See the complete list of cards turned-in attached.  Please remember to complete all spaces on the entry form and mail it not more than seven (7) days after the catch.  We’ve had several late and/or with incomplete information (no angler name, see below).  Read Section E of the Fishing Rules for Entry Form information.

 

 

Upcoming Tournaments and Events:  See enclosed Calendar.  Wil Franke is our new In-club Tournament Chairman. Thanks Wil

 

Shrine Club Fishing Tournament is September 1st.  You can sign up at the August meeting.  We will also include one paid entry in our raffle.  Please support the Shriners, they really support our club.

 

Young Anglers Tournament:  The final results are not in because I went to Alaska and have not entered the cards received after July 26th.  Entries as of July 26th are included in this newsletter.  Prizes will be awarded at the September meeting.

 

KFC Tournament Entry Cards:  We will enter your Kingfish caught during the Junior KFC.  We do not have Angler information available for Kingfish weighed in during the general tournament or at the King Buster, so if you want your fish entered you need to submit a Fish Entry Card.  You can mail them or bring them to the August meeting and we will accept them.

 

B.S. (Bait Shop)Tournament:  John Jordan is working very hard  on the tournament which will be September 22nd with our Annual Fall Fish Fry.  Posters are in the Bait Shops now a Draft Copy is attached. Mark your calendar and sign up for your favorite Bait Shop at the meeting.

 

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (August 2007)

(The editor wrote this based on John’s input. Any mistakes or omissions are the editor’s)

 

If you have not paid your 2007-2008 dues, they were due June 1st.  If your Mailing Label was printed in RED you were members last year but our records show you have not renewed your memberships yet.  We need all of you back so please mail or bring your dues to the meeting.  Your fish don’t count if your dues are not paid.

NO PAY, NO WEIGH.

John

 

Standings as of July 26th:

 

      Angler-of-the-Year:  (Note: Ties will be broken in accordance with club rules at the end of the fishing year). 

     

      Inshore:

     

      Small-Fry:       1st  Koby Waldron            100 pts        Junior :     1st  Blake VanKirk                   475 pts

                              2nd   None                                                         2nd Aaron Rynn                       175 pts 

                              3rd None                                                         3rd Tie – Steven Blalock          100 pts 

                                                                                                                                        & Brian Sousa, Jr 

 

      Women:          1st Amanda Thomas    175 pts        Men:         1st  Tie – Joey  Mickler                  200 pts

                              2nd - 4 Tied with          100 pts                          & Eric Pannone                            

                                                                                                      3rd Tie – Mike Colee               125 pts 

                                                                                                                                        & Greg Rudderow 

      Offshore:

     

      Small-Fry:       1st  Nykki Burres         100 pts        Junior :     1st  Steven Blalock                   475 pts

                              2nd Koby Waldron         75 pts                         2nd Taylor Rains                      300 pts

                              3rd None                                                         3rd Brian Sousa, Jr                  225 pts

 

      Women:          1st Jeannette Moore    225 pts        Men:         1st  John Waldron                    475 pts

                              2nd Carolyn Emert       200 pts                          2nd Dave Russell                  325 pts                          3rd Liana Chapman           150 pts                         3rd   Tie - Deedo Nelson                 175 pts   

                                                                                                                                     & Joe Shugart

 

      Boat-of-the-Year:  (Note: Ties will be broken in accordance with club rules at the end of the fishing year)

 

      Offshore:         1st MEAT MERCHANT     300 pts       Inshore:     1st  BOUT TIME                225 pts

                              2nd Tie – RAINHANDLER  175 pts                              2nd LIL PROWLER                  200 pts                                      &  SURVEYING DEEP                                                3rd  LIL LUCK                   125 pts

       

      Conservation Award (Most Releases):  Leader – Max Pechstein – 2 Tarpon Releases