DECEMBER  2009

NEWSLETTER

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

President: Joel Cunningham - Vice President: Donna Frantz
Treasurer: Linda Manucy - Secretary: Stephanie Burt
 Directors: James Manucy, David Chapman, Scotty Sullivan,
Shawn Farris, Robert Olsen, and Scott Shank

Newsletter Editor: Jim Blalock - Phone 904-471-2730

Jim’s e-mail: editor@acgfa.com

ACGFA Web Site Address: acgfa.com

MAY 2007

David Chapman2006

NEWSLETTER

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

 

President: Donna Frantz  - Vice President: John Jordan

Treasurer: Linda Manucy - Secretary: Anita Pierce

Directors: Liana Chapman, Bert Walton, Joe Noda

 James Manucy, Ruth Jordan, and Pierre Pierce

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

Jim’s e-mail: jimreneb@bellsouth.net

ACGFA Web Site Address: acgfa.com

Newsletter:  This month’s newsletter is being mailed only. We are concerned that the e-mail version may be the reason for poor attendance at the last several meetings. Those that did not attend missed some great speakers and good food as well as missing out on the $100 drawing which is now up to $300.  E-mail newsletters have been sent to all members who have listed e-mail addresses. We have 130 e-mail addresses for the 180 newsletters we send out each month which saves the club about $100 - $125 each month. If the lack of a hard copy newsletter is causing a lack of interest or not remembering the meeting date, then we need to change.  We want your feedback so please let us know if you want a hard copy mailed or the e-mail version.  We will take your comments at the meetings, by e-mail or phone call to a board member or to me (Jim Blalock 904-501-1447).

 

Our Next Meeting is Friday, December 11th  at the St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 1st St.  A map is available at acgfa.com.  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.

Our Next Meeting is Tuesday, July 18th 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:  was the annual membership dinner and year-end awards. A complete list of awards are attached.  Dinner was a Steak Cook-out, and you cooked your own rib-eye steak.  There was also Hot Dogs available for non-steak eaters.  If you missed it shame on you.

 

 The best Fishing Cap awards were won by John Jordan (ugliest),  Donna Frantz (Most patriotic), Aaron ? and Dillon Drury (Best Classic Hats), and James Manucy (Funniest Act).  Honorable Mention to the Lady in Red Paula Fuller.  It was great.  Congratulations to all of those that wore their caps.

 

Membership Drawing:  Lucky John Baggott won the $150.  Be there this month to win $100.  You must be present to win. 


 

Club Shirts, Etc.:   Bill Kline will have ACGFA Shirts, Kingfish Challenge Shirts, Rig Bags, and Towels for sale. Buy now for the new fishing season. 

 

Raffle:   Dave Russell and Bob Swann had another great raffle which included; rods & reels, coolers, radios, bait motel, fish bag and gift certificates. I did not get the names of all the winners but winners included: John Coates, Evi Bruster, Rusty Russell, Drew Dillon, Rene Blalock, and John Baggott.  This month Dave and Bob will have another great raffle which may include Cooler, Lure Bags/Tackle Boxes, Rods & Reels and other great items. 


 

Christmas Party – Friday, December 11th  What a deal; great food, Santa, gifts for the kids, “basket of cheer”, and great raffle!!  Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there.  Come have fun with us!!  What a dinner. The club will provide the meats turkey (roasted & fried) & baked ham.  Covered dishs and dessserts are brought by club members and are always great.  Bring your favorite vegetable, casserole, cake, pie, etc. This is a great event for all of us kids (young and old).

RSVP: Santa’s Helpers need to know the name, age & sex of the children 12 or under who will attend and what dish or dessert you will bring. Please call

Stephanie Burt  904-669-0213 or e-mail slburt0563@yahoo.com with your information.

***Volunteers needed, decorating for the party will start at 4:00pm***

***Social starts at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm and Santa at 8:00pm***

 

 “Basket of Cheer” & Raffle:  Rene & Jim will provide the “Basket” and we club members will provide the “cheer.”  Please bring a bottle of spirits (booze, wine, beer, mixers, snacks, or something else) to the Christmas party.  This is a very popular raffle.  All proceeds of the Baskets of Cheer will be donated to Charity.  Also David and Shawn will have another great raffle.

 

Snacks:  Last month Jim & Rene Blalock provided pulled pork, baked beans and slaw. Rene and I hope you enjoyed it. NOTE:  We still need a volunteer for the April meeting.

 

Membership Drawing:  Rodney and Susan Ryan were not present to win the $250. (: ( ) This month the drawing will be for $300. We will draw until there is a winner present  It pays to attend the meetings!  You must be present to win. 

 

Club Shirts, Etc.:   Eric & Amanda have new Adult and Children items. Check them out. These are great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers.

 

Young Anglers Club: Thanks go to Carol Hall, Regina Schofield and Tammie Whitfield for their volunteering to conduct the Young Angler Club activities at the last meeting. They did an outstanding job. We need volunteers for upcoming meetings (January & February).  Donna Frantz will provide the materials and agenda. The young anglers are really enjoying this activity.

Raffle:  David and Shawn had another great raffle. The winners were: Ruth Jordan-Action Butt twice, John Baggett-Bait Bucket, Berkley Baits, Action Butt, License plate, 50 cash, Trevor Preston-Berkley Baits. Jimmy Tedder-Action Butt, Rusty Russell-Tackle Box, Stephanie Burt-Fillet knife kit, John Jordan-Fish Bites, Regina Schofield-KFC Towel, Will Detter-Calcutta storage, Linda Manucy-Fish Bites, KFC Towel,, Rene Blalock-Gloves, Richard Bonardi-Needle pliers, crab trap, Ray Welch-Mud minnow trap, Pat King-Gaff, Carmel Cunningham-Rod and reel and Dillon Childers-cooler.  The winners of the $20 Restaurant certificates for the food drive raffle were. Bert Walton, Ereck Brown, Richard Bonardi, Pat King, Linda Manucy.  There will also be a silent auction for a $750.00 gift certificate from McClanaham Metal Works. Who needs a new T-top?? Chip & Tammie Whitfield will be conducting the Raffle starting next month.  Hats off to David Chapman and his helpers for the great job they have done for the past couple of years.

 

Membership Information: Membership year is June 1st thru May 31st.  Dues are $50.00 for a family and $30.00 for individual memberships. After December 1st, new members can join for the remainder of the year for ½ price. Membership forms are also available on the web site (acgfa.com).  Guests are always welcome

 

Fishing Information

 

 

JuNovemberne Angler-of-the-Month: Trevor Preston  There were only 4 entry cards from three anglers this month. There were 3 species of fish entered. Congratulations to  November Angler-of-the-Month Trevor Preston. Trevor caught a 3.83 lb Redfish (Largest of the month), and a 1.30 lb Whiting (1st place Small-Fry & largest of the month) for a total of  300 points.  Great job Trevor.  Catches include cards received from October 29th thru November 21st.  Cards received after November 21st.will count for the December Angler-of-the-Month.  See the complete list of cards turned-in attached.  Remember, Angler-of-the-Month is awarded 100 bonus points which count toward the Angler-of-the-Year. 

 

New Fish Entry Cards:  New Fish Entry Cards have been printed and being distributed to the weigh-in locations.  We have added a blank for “Length” of the fish.  Please enter the length as either “overall” or “fork length” as required by regulations.  Instructions have also been added to the web-site acgfa.com.

 

Angler-of-the-Month: There were 37 entry cards from 19 anglers this month.   Congratulations to June Angler-of-the-Month Max Pechstein.  Max  caught a 6.50 lb Trout (1st place Juniors & 2nd Largest of Month), 3.50 lb Sheepshead (1st place Juniors & Largest of Month), & 3.68 lb Flounder (1st place Juniors & 2nd Largest of Month) for a total of 550 points.  Great job Max!!  Catches include cards received from June1st thru 30th.  Cards received after June 30th will count for the July Angler-of-the-Month.  See the complete list of cards turned-in attached.

President’s Message:

 

 

 

Upcoming Tournaments and Events:  The In-Club Kingfish Tournament will be July 15th. Weigh-in is at the Marlin Scales from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  The Young Anglers Tournament  is July 1st thru July 31st.  Attached are rules.

 

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

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

 

 

Hi Folks!

 

We’ve made it another year.  They seem to go by faster and faster.  Sorry I was unable to make the last meeting.  I had to take care of some things in Asheville, NC.  Thank you to Donna and James and the old and new board for jumping in and getting everything started on a new note for me.  Please don’t forget our Christmas Party Friday, December 11th.  Social starts at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm, and Santa is scheduled to make an appearance at 8 pm.  If you haven’t signed up, please call Stephanie Burt at 669-0213 or email at slburt0563@yahoo.com.  We’re asking everyone to also donate something for the Basket of Cheer.  The proceeds of this raffle will be donated to the Shrine Club.  We’ll also have our usual raffle as well.  I’m looking forward to an exciting new year.  Lastly, please remember to give thanks to our soldiers overseas and keep them in your prayers for the upcoming year.

 

Go Fishing!

Capt. Joel

 

 

 

2008

CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

COME HAVE FUN WITH US

       


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (July 2006)

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

 

Annual membership dinner and year-end awards:  Donna gave special thanks to David & Liana Chapman, Bill Kline, Bert  & Brenda Walton, John & Michele Waldron, John & Ruth Jordan,James & Linda Manucy, Pierre & Anita Pierce, David & Evi Bruster, Carmel Cunningham, and Stephanie Burt.  I’m sure there are others and they are appreciated and were not left out intentionally.  It was a great event!

 

Thank-you to all the members that assisted with the Kingfish Challenge Tournament!  This is only a 10 page newsletter so there is not room to list everyone that worked so hard.  We will have a recap at the July Meeting (July 18th).  Except for the weather, it went very smoothly and comments received were very good.

 

If you have not paid your 2006-2007 dues, they were due June 1st.  We have 51 Families paid, 24 Singles paid, and 5 Life Members.  Approximately 20 are new members.  Welcome aboard!  The bad news is there are 51 Families and 34 Singles who were members last year that have not renewed their 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.

 

Fishing First and Safety Always!

Donna