JULY
2007
NEWSLETTER
ACGFA,
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 There is no General
Membership Meeting this month. The next meeting will be Tuesday,
August 21st at the St Augustine Shrine Club,
Last Month’s Meeting: was the annual membership dinner and year-end awards. A complete list of awardsis listed on the Web-site. Dinner was a Steak Cook-out, and you cooked your own rib-eye steak. There was also Hot Dogs available for non-steak eaters. There were great appetizers and desserts. If you missed it shame on you. Many thanks to the volunteers who planned, bought the food, prepared the sides, decorated, set up the grills and kitchen, cleaned-up, did the paperwork and the trophies, and made sure all of us enjoyed the party. Donna Frantz,James & Linda Manucy, David & Liana Chapman, Joe Noda, Bert & Brenda Walton, John & Michele Waldron, John & Ruth Jordan, Pierre & Anita Pierce, Jack & Heidi Blaocker, Carmel Cunningham, Stephanie Burt and Jim Blalock. I’m sure there are others and they are appreciated and were not left out intentionally. It was a great event!
The bestPatriotic clothing awards were won by Donna Frantz (Most Heart-felt), Jim Blalock (MostFlags),The Drury Family ( Most Red, White, and Blue), and James Manucy (Most Original). It was great. Congratulations to all of those that wore theirpatriotic clothes. The Fishing Tackle Box was won by Joey Mickler. Thanks to all who brought items for the box.
Membership Drawing: Lucky Zoe Waldron won the $100. Be there this month to win $100. You must be present to win. It pays to attend the meetings.
Raffle: Dave Russell and Bob Swann had another great raffle. Winners included: Zoe Waldron,Dick Newton,haun Arnold,Carmen Tedder,Kyla Eatman, Ron Keiser 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.
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. Buy now for the new fishing season. They also have a new grandaughter Marley Jayde born June 18th , 7lb 5oz. Not for sale!! Congratulations!!!
Fishing Information
June Angler-of-the-Month: There were 53entry cards from23 anglers this month. Congratulations to June Angler-of-the-Month John Waldron.John caught a 14.50 lb Dolphin (3rdplaceMens &Largest of Month),17.00 lbWahoo (1st place Mens& Largest of Month), &Released a Sailfish for a total of 500 points. Great jobJohn!! Catches include cards received from June1st thruJuly 3rd. Cards received after July 3rd will count for the July Angler-of-the-Month. See the complete list of cards turned-in attached.
Upcoming Tournaments and Events: The In-Club
Kingfish Tournament will be July 14th. Weigh-in is at the Camachee Cove Marlin Scales from
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 meeting and we will
accept them.
A reminder, only dues paid members may submit entries. The “grace”
period ended at the Membership Party.
Kingfish Challenge Results: The results are
posted on the web-site. How about the 53.20 lb King caught on the No
Limit / ATT Real Yellow Pages boat! A new tournament
record. Also the Junior Tournament produced some very nice
fish. Kevin Reed age 15 on the Saltrageous landed a 41.85 lb
King to win the Boat, Motor and Trailer donated by Big Boy’s Play Toys and
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
(July 2007)
(The editor wrote this based on John’s input. Any mistakes or omissions are the
editor’s)
Thank-you to all the members that assisted with the Kingfish Challenge
Tournament! We are including a list of everyone that worked so hard.
There may by others and they are appreciated and were not left out
intentionally. We will have a recap at theAugust
Meeting (August 21st). Because of the volunteer help we received it went
very smoothly and comments received were very good.
If you have not paid your2007-2008dues, they were due June 1st. Approximately 14are new members. Welcome aboard!
The bad news is there aremany 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
John
Kingfish Challenge Tournament Volunteers: Co-Chairman: Donna Frantz, James & Linda Manucy
|
|
Jack Blocker |
Betty Newton |
|
Anita Pierce |
Kim Arnold |
Vee Franke |
|
Lisa McCormick |
Mike Arnold |
Debbie Bates |
|
Lisa Brown |
Aaron Ryan |
Rick Bates |
|
Ereck Brown |
Lindsey Carter |
Barbara Dobson |
|
Tom Hunter |
Courtney Durham |
Amanda Thomas |
|
Sue Hunter |
Rita Rynn |
Sandy Owen |
|
Amanda Walsh |
Julie Adelsburger |
Chip Owen |
|
Justin Jarriel |
Jamie Keen |
John Waldron |
|
Charlie Kudlo |
J.C. Costeria |
David Chapman |
|
Susan Ryan |
Dillon Drury |
Pam |
|
Pat King |
John Kolbe |
Butch |
|
Rodney Ryan |
Dick Newton |
|
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 -