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

President: Carl Pecora - Vice President: Liana Chapman - Treasurer: Kay Sloat - Secretary: Pam Drury

Newsletter Editor - Jim Blalock – Phone & FAX (904) 471-2730 - e-mail: jimreneb@bellsouth.net

Web Site Address: acgfa.com

JANUARY 2003 – NEWSLETTER

Next Meeting: Next meeting January 14th at the Knights of Columbus Hall (Conch House Banquet and Convention Center), 121 Arredondo Ave. Enter west side through the north door. Social at 6:30 meeting at 7.30.

Program: Program was unknown at the time the Newsletter was printed.

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 ½ price. Membership forms are available on the web site (acgfa.com). Guests are always welcome.

Christmas Party: Anyone that missed the party missed a great time. There were over 200 members and guests there, 46 children and, of course Santa. Many thanks to Harry and Marie Frantz and to Bert Walton for making Santa’s visit a great time for the children. Thanks to Bill Phillips and crew for the ham and pulled pork and to James Manucy for the smoked turkey. Thanks also to all who brought covered dishs and dessserts, they were great. Those that stayed late really enjoyed the music and dancing to music provided by D.J. Ray Lopez. The Knights of Columbus Hall never looked better because of the hard work by Pam Drury and her Daughter, Linda Manucy, Joel Cunningham, Ted Sergent, and Jim Blalock. I hope I did not leave anyone out, if I did, I appoligize.

Basket of Cheer and Raffle: Pat King won several raffle items and Tom & Lisa Eiland won the Basket of Cheer. Thanks to Rene and Jim Blalock who provided the “Basket” and all club members who provided the “cheer”. Proceeds of the Raffle and Basket of Cheer were donated to the Empty Stocking Fund. Thanks to all that helped, we raised $656.00 for the charity. Joel and Carmel will have another great raffle this month with more than $500 worth of prizes to win.

Club Shirts, Etc.: Duke Russell has T-shirts for sale.

Membership Drawing: Bert Walton won the $100.00 drawing. Belive it or not he drew his own name. Be there this month to win the $100.00 drawing. You must be present to win!

Web Site: The address is acgfa.com. The site has updated!!!! The "Newsletter" should be posted to the site when it is mailed each month. Also the photos will be in color and the “Blooper Award” will be there.

Fishing Information

December Angler of the Month: 42 entry cards from 14 anglers this month. Congratulations to angler-of-the-month Dave Russell. Dave fishing on the “Kazam”, caught a 17.2 lb Amberjack (2nd Place Mens's & largest of month - 3 pts) and a 22.19 lb (Red) Grouper (2nd Place Mens's & largest of month - 3 pts), for a total of 6 points. Royal Acuff also had 6 points but, based on the tie-breakers (most 1st place fish then earliest post-mark), Dave was the winner. Great job guys! Cut-off was November 20th thru December 26th. IMPORTANT - Make sure you MAIL your cards not later than 7 days after the fish is caught and that the fish meets the club minimum weight requirement. Minimum weights are listed on the Year-End Board. Unfortunately, there were several that did not meet these requirements. Also, if there is not a BOAT NAME entered on the card, I must assume you are fishing from shore, pier, or with a non-member. N/A will be entered for the boat name. See the list of cards tumed-in attached.

Bottom Fish Tournament: The Bottom Fish Tournament was cancelled. All entry fees will be refunded at the January meeting.

Spring Kickoff Tournament: The Spring Kickoff Tournament starts February 1st and ends March 31st. This is an inshore tournament for Redfish, Flounder, Trout (closed February 1st thru 28th), Drum (Pompey and Black), Pompano, and Whiting. This is a points tournament and a total of $600 will be awarded to the 1^st ($300), 2^nd ($200), and 3^rd ($100) place top anglers. Entry is $10 per adult angler and $5 for junior and small-frys. Complete rules are enclosed.

For Sale: 16” F.G. Boat with 25h.p. Johnson, Electric start, 20 hours max. Electric trolling motor, galvanized trailer, life jackets, anchor, fish locator, bimini top. Lots of storage space. $3,500.

Call 904-794-4128

January Calendar of Events:

What When Where

GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, 14^TH – 6:30 PM Knights of Columbus Hall,

121 Arredondo Ave

BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, 21^ST - 6:00 PM JIM & RENE’S HOUSE

18 BARCELONA AVE.

**MARK YOUR CALENDAR**

SPRING KICKOFF TOURNAMENT - FEBRUARY 1ST THRU MARCH 31ST