AUGUST 2008

NEWSLETTER

ACGFA, P.O. Box 2001, St. Augustine, Fl 32085

President: Joe Noda - Vice President: Ray Lake

Treasurer: Linda Manucy - Secretary: Carolyn Emert

Directors: John Jordan, David Chapman, Bert Walton,

Ruth Jordan, James Manucy, and Donna Frantz

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 19th at the St Augustine Shrine Clubi, 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. Social 6:30 - Meeting 7:30.

Last Month’s Meeting: No meeting in July.

This Month’s Program: David Chapman will report on the Kingfish Challenge. The final numbers are not in yet. Chairpersons Joe Noda, David Chapman, and John Jordan 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!

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

Raffle: This month David and Rick 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. Step up and volunteer, it is a very rewarding experience and you get to work with some great people.

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

Year-end and In-Club Tournament Spread Sheets: Because the Newsletter is limited to 5 pages because of the postage expense and there is so much information required to report the club’s year-end and in-club tournaments’ there are no Spread Sheets included in the Newsletter. There is now a page with the Year-End Tournament Standings and a page with the In-Club Tournament Standings. The Spread Sheets with entries and scoring are now posted on the web-site (acgfa.com). They are under the link “Fishing Report” located in the left column of the “home page”. They are grouped as “Year-End Tournaments” and “In-Club Tournaments”. If there are members without a computer or access to the web, please let me know and we will work out a solution.

Upcoming Tournaments and Events: See enclosed Calendar.

Young Anglers Tournament: The final results are in and prizes will be awarded at the August meeting.

July Angler-of-the-Month: Brian Sousa, Jr: There were 119 entry cards from 22 anglers this month. There were 16 species of fish entered. Congratulations to July Angler-of-the-Month Brian Sousa, Jr:. Brian caught a 6.63 lb Redfish (1st place Juniors ), 2.10, 1.50, &1.40 lb Pompey Drum (1st, 2nd & 3th place Juniors & 1st & 2nd Largest of Month), 6.63, 5.00 & 1.50 lb Flounders (1st, 2nd & 4th place Juniors & Largest of Month), 1.81 lb Trout (1st place Juniors), and Released a Sailfish for a total of 1,075 points. Great job Brain. Catches include cards received from June 29th thru July 31st. Cards received after July 31st will count for the August Angler-of-the-Month. See the complete list of cards turned-in attached.

. HELP - We’ve had several entry cards that were late and/or with incomplete information (no angler name, under minimum weight, over the possession limit, wrong species, cards submitted by members that have not paid their 08-09 dues, etc.). I have inclosed an Fish Card Information Guide to help you make sure your fish cards will count.

B.S. (Bait Shop)Tournament: John Jordan is working very hard on the tournament which will be September 20th with our Annual Fall Fish Fry. Posters are in the Bait Shops now a Copy is attached. Mark your calendar and sign up for your favorite Bait Shop at the meeting.

Kingfish Challenge Tournament : Chairpersons Joe Noda, David Chapman, and John Jordan and their crew are to be commended for a very successful Tournament. Donna Frantz, and James & Linda Manucy are also commended for a very successful Junior Tournament. Even though the number of entries were down on the General Tournament (07 = 242 boats & 08 = 159), the Junior Tournament was (07 = 168 & 08 = 162). 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!

Kingfish Challenge Tournament Volunteers: Co-Chairman: Joe Noda, David Chapman, and John Jordan
Donna Frantz	James Manucy	Linda Manucy	Lisa Frantz
Stephanie Burt	Pierre Pierce	Jaymie Burres	Betty Newton
Eric Pannone	Anita Pierce	Kim Arnold	Sullivan
Jasmine Burt-Chamberlain	Aaron Fell	Heather Arnold	Debbie Bates
Jim Blalock	Lisa Brown	Jim Walter	Rick Bates
Teeka Franke	John Coates	Lindsey Carter	Geoff
Wil Franke	Ken Fell	Dillon Drury	Amanda Thomas
John Jordan	Anne Fell	John Kolbe	Pam Drury
Ruth Jordan	Amanda Walsh	Dick Newton	Sandy Owen
Bert Walton	Justin Jarriel	Scotty	Amanda Keisel
Brenda Walton	Charlie Kudlo	Misty Lake	Scott Shank
Briann Walton	Susan Ryan	Justin Jarrel	Carmel Cunningham
Donna Yekalis	Pat King	Rodney Ryan

Also: Marine Biologist, Carol Mathews, L&W Catering (Leroy & Wanda Kinlaw), Photographer Bart Clark and his crew, and the Shriners who operated the Bar. I’m sure there are others and they are appreciated and were not left out intentionally. THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANKS

FOR SALE: If space permits we will print your items here!

2004 - 14 ft Stumpknocker, 9.9 HP Johnson, with trailer and cover. $3,500 - Call Worth at 904-829-2069

Penn 80TW with AFCO Bent Butt Rod – Spooled with 80 lb Mono. – Like new - $700 OBO Contact: Dick Newton at 904-824-6259

Horizon Intrepid 25watt VHF/FM Marine Transceiver & Shakespeare Galaxy 5225-XT Antenna, in excellent condition. $150.00 OBO Call Ken Fell: Home 904-797-8908 – Cell 904-315-9249

ACGFA YEAR-END TOURNAMENT STANDING			AS OF 7/31/08
ANGLER-OF-THE-MONTH	ANGLER		POINTS	NOTES
MAY 08	DEEDO NELSON		1175 PTS
JUN 08	RICK EMERT		550 PTS
JUL 08	BRIAN SOUSA, JR		1075 PTS
AUG 08
SEP 08
OCT 08
NOV 08
DEC 08
JAN 09
FEB 09
MAR 09
APR 09
ANGLERS-OF-THE-YEAR
INSHORE	ANGLER		POINTS
SMALL-FRY - FIRST	DYLAN CHILDRES		725 PTS
SMALL-FRY - SECOND	DALTON CHILDRES		250 PTS
SMALL-FRY - THIRD	GARRETT SIMS		100 PTS
JUNIOR - FIRST	BRIAN SOUSA, JR		625 PTS
JUNIOR - SECOND	DILLON DRURY		100 PTS
JUNIOR - THIRD	KATI WALDRON		50 PTS
WOMEN - FIRST	LISA BROWN		175 PTS
WOMEN - SECOND	TIE - LIANA CHAPMAN, RUTH JORDAN &		100 PTS
	JULIE ADLESPERGER
MEN - FIRST	DEEDO NELSON		575 PTS
MEN - SECOND	JOHN BAGGOTT		325 PTS
MEN - THIRD	BRIAN SOUSA		150 PTS
OFFSHORE	ANGLER		POINTS
SMALL-FRY - FIRST	DYLAN CHILDRES		375 PTS
SMALL-FRY - SECOND	HALEY FERRIS		75 PTS
SMALL-FRY - THIRD	GARRETT SIMS		50 PTS
JUNIOR - FIRST	STEVEN BLALOCK		400 PTS
JUNIOR - SECOND	TIE - KATI WALDRON &		275 PTS
	MICHAEL CHAPMAN
WOMEN - FIRST	CAROLYN EMERT		325 PTS
WOMEN - SECOND	JODI MICKLER		175 PTS
WOMEN - THIRD	TIE - TRUDY TEDDER, BECKY FERRIS &		100 PTS
	JANNETTE MOORE
MEN - FIRST	RICK EMERT		325 PTS
MEN - SECOND	JOE SHUGART		300 PTS
MEN - THIRD	TIE - JOE NODA & DEEDO NELSON		175 PTS
BOATS-OF-THE-YEAR
INSHORE	BOAT	CAPT	POINTS
FIRST	BLUE ME	BRIAN SOUSA	425 PTS
SECOND	WET DREAM	DEEDO NELSON	325 PTS
THIRD	TIE - WEEKEND HOOKER	ERECK BROWN	175 PTS
	& WANDA'S LIL DIAMOND	LEROY KINLAW
OFFSHORE	BOAT	CAPT	POINTS
FIRST	REEL HUNT	JIMMY TEDDER	275 PTS
SECOND	THE DOG HOUSE	TODD WLSON	250 PTS
THIRD	SURVEYING DEEP	JOE SHUGART	200 PTS
CONSERVATION AWARD	ANGLER	RELEASES	SPECIES	DATE
FIRST	JOE SHUGART	SURVEYING DEEP	TARPON	06/28/08
SECOND	DANIEL JETT	SURVEYING DEEP	SAILFISH	07/08/08
THIRD	BRIAN SOUSA, JR	BLUE ME	SAILFISH	07/11/08

ACGFA IN-CLUB TOURNAMENT STANDING		AS OF 7/31/08
SPRING KICK-OFF (1 FEB - 31 MAR)	ANGLER	BOAT	POINTS	NOTES
FIRST	DEEDO NELSON		475	$300
SECOND	MIK COLEE		275	$200
THIRD	ERECK BROWN		125	$100
LADIES (1-30 APRIL)	ANGLER		POINTS
FIRST	LIANA CHAPMAN		600	$300
SECOND	LISA BROWN		425	$200
THIRD	LINDA MANUCY		25	$100
STRIKING FISH (10 MAY)	ANGLER		POINTS
FIRST	CANCELLED			NOT 10 BOATS
SECOND
THIRD
IN-CLUB KINGFISH	ANGLER	BOAT	POINTS
FIRST	BETTY NEWTON	REEF HOPPER	24.9 LBS	$300
SECOND	PAULA EATMAN	POLE HAWG	20.9 LBS	$200
THIRD	JOEY MICKLER	PROWLER	19.45 LBS	$100
YOUNG ANGLERS (1-31 JULY)	ANGLER		POINTS
SMALL-FRY - FIRST	DYLAN CHILDRES		675	$150
SMALL-FRY - SECOND	DALTON CHILDRES		250	$100
SMALL-FRY - THIRD	GARRETT SIMS		175	$50
JUNIOR - FIRST	BRIAN SOUSA, JR		700	$150
JUNIOR - SECOND	MICHAEL CHAPMAN		275	$100
JUNIOR - THIRD	KATI WALDRON		250	$50