E-mail Newsletter: We are going to start e-mailing the newsletter very soon. Each of you need to update or confirm your e-mail address where you want the newsletter sent. You can do that at the meeting or by

e-mailing a message to editor@acgfa.com with that information. We also need to know of those without a computer or e-mail access. E-mailing the newsletter will save the club up to $2,400 per year in printing and postage and that doesn’t count the hours of folding, stapling, labeling and stamping the 170+ newsletters each month.

Raffle: David Chapman & Rick Emert had a great raffle. rods & reels, bait bucket, knife set, insulated glasses, wall plaque and a cooler. Winners included: David Chapman, LeRoy Kinlaw(twice), Ron Kiser, Gene Hollander, Don Power,Jimmy Adlesperger,Jim Blalock, Richard Bonardi, and Mike Colee. This month David & Rick will have another great raffle.

Speaker: Will Smith presented a great program on artificial reefs. He said that there is a possibility that the concrete from the temporary Bridge of Lions will be used to construct an artificial reef approximately 6 miles northeast of the inlet. He is asking for support from the club and will work with us at future meetings. He may be contacted at 904-209-0324. Scott Shank brought his 18 lb Flounder mount to the meeting and Chip Owen (who did the taxidermy) explained the work that went into the mount. The monster flounder was caught during a gigging trip and does not count on the year-end tournament.

Membership Drawing: Bob Russell’s name was drawn but he was not present. SORRY Bob ( :<( It pays to attend the meetings and parties. Be at the next meeting for the $200 drawing. You must be present to win!

Snacks: Thanks go to the Triple Luck crew (James & Linda Manucy & Donna Frantz) who provided the great Chili with all the trimings. It was great.

Membership Information: NOTICE: 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.

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Don’t forget, the tournament year ends April 30th and the new year starts May 1st.

Kingfish Challenge (KFC), July 11 thru 13, 2008: Kingfish Challenge Chairmen are: Joe Noda, David Chapman, and John Jordan. Donna Frantz and James & Linda Manucy are Chairmen of the Junior Kingfish Challenge. The tournament committee has kicked off the Kingfish Challenge Tournament sponsorship sales. This is the major fund raiser for the club. See ad sales information on the web site (acgfa.com).

$$$ SAVE $100 on KFC entry $$$

See the Postcard on Mail Address page for a $100 entry savings good till March 31st!!!

February Angler-of-the-Month – Deedo Nelson: There were 44 entry cards from 16 anglers this month. Congratulations to Angler-of-the-Month Deedo Nelson. Deedo caught a 60.40 lb Black Drum (1st Place Men and Largest of Month), a 2.80 lb Flounder (Largest of Month) and 7.11 & 6.63 lb Redfish (2nd Place Men and 1st and 2nd Largest of Month) for a total of 550 points. Great job Deedo. Complete results are enclosed. Cut-off was January 25th thru February 28th.

Spring Kickoff Tournament: The Spring Kickoff Tournament ends March 31st. Entries and standings as of Feb 28th are enclosed.

Upcoming Tournaments and Events: Enclosed are rules for the Ladies Tournament (April 1st thru 30th). You may enter at the March meeting. The Blessing of the Fleet (1st) and the Spring Cookout (17th) are also in April. The Spring Cookout will be held at the April General Meeting.

Standings as of February 28th: (Note: Ties will be broken in accordance with club rules at the end of the year).

Angler-of-the-Year:Inshore:

Small-Fry: 1st John David Capo 650 pts Junior : 1st Max Pechstein 675 pts

2ndKoby Waldron 550 pts 2nd Michael Chapman 350 pts

3rd Nykki Burress 75 pts 3rd Blake VanKirk 300 pts

Women: 1st Amanda Thomas 425 pts Men: 1st Deedo Nelson 275 pts

2nd Charla Rudderow 400 pts 2nd 4 Tied - Joe Noda, 200 pts 3rd Lisa Brown 275 pts Eric Pannone, John Baggott,

& Rick Emert

Angler-of-the-Year:Offshore:

Small-Fry: 1st Koby Waldron 425 pts Junior : 1st Steven Blalock 950 pts

2nd Nykki Burres 75 pts 2nd Michael Chapman 800 pts

3rd None 3rd Brian Sousa, Jr 200 pts

Women: 1st Liana Chapman 475 pts Men: 1st John Waldron 450 pts

2ndCarolyn Emert 225 pts 2nd Joel Cunningham 250 pts

3rdJeannette Moore 225 pts 3rd 4 Tied - Joe Shugart 175 pts & Susan Hunter David Chapman, Joey Mickler,

& Deedo Nelson

Boat-of-the-Year: Offshore: Inshore:

1st CARMEL LYNN 500 pts 1st LUCKY PIERRE 325 pts 2ndMEAT MERCHANT 225 pts 2ndFULL HOUSE 275 pts 3rd 4 BOATS Tied 150 pts 3rd WET DREAM 225 pts

For sale – Spring Cleaning Specials

Browning Third Lung – Commercial Diver 290, 2 divers to 90’, 4 divers to 60’ – complete with two (2) 150’ whips, dive belts, and regulators. Excellent condition - $1,200

Penn 80TW with AFCO Bent Butt Rod – Spooled with 80 lb Mono. – Like new - $700 OBO

250 Gal Oil Drum Cooker/Smoker – If you have eaten Boston Butts, Spare Ribs, and Chicken at the Membership Party it was cooked on this unit. On trailer with front rack and storage box. - $400 OBO

Contact: Dick Newton - Home 904-824-6259