My apology's for the late post.....but the November meeting was primarily the selecting of the 2019 pre-liminary Schedules.
Good morning SJHT members.
On Wednesday night November 21, 2018, I attended the monthly SJBCA 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting down at the 4th Ward Clubhouse..[
Member Turnout was a bit higher to the 2019 Lake selection pick process. We had [b] 15 Bass Clubs reps in attendance.
SJBCA Officers and Bass Clubs in attendance: Fred Lentz- President (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) Rashawn Lewis- 1st Vice President (South Jersey Hook This! Coty Camp- 2nd Vice President (Backwoods Bassers)- N/A Stu Cohen- Treasurer (South Jersey Kayak Fishing Clu Al Franchetta- Secretary (Cumberland County BassMasters) Brian Camp - Tournament Director - (Backwoods Bassers)-N/A Robert Jack - Director 1 (Director River Fisherman's Association) Mike Graham- Director 2 (4th Ward Bass Anglers)
*Approval of September 21 & October 10, 2018 General Meeting minutes as documented in handout.
Guest in attendance and Special presentations:
* N/A
Officers Report:
* Secretary: Al Francehetta
1. Youth Activity Award Forms available (Due Dec. 19th meeting)
2. Angler Excellence Award Forms available (Due. Jan 16th meeting)
* Treasurer Report: Stu Cohen-
* Financial report- Balance of $970.09 after expenses related to the $780.00 Liability Ins. and $100.00 SJHT Bass Bowl Victory).
* Tournament Director: Brian Camp
* N/A
* 1st Director: Robert Jack
* Nothing
* 2nd Director: Mike G.
* Greg DiPalma 6pm Party at 4th Ward for Making BASS Elites for 2019.
* 2nd Vice President: Coty Camp -
-N/A
* 1st Vice President: Rashawn L..
- Newton Creek Water Shed Association- Update on Fall 2019 Dredging timeline and plan. Received latest Email Notification that Dredging will not begin till July 1, 2019, due to timeframe for Bass Spawning periods April 15-June 15, 2019 and turtle hibernation which is currently going on now.
*Winslow Township PD along with members of South Jersey Hook This! Bass Fishing club hosted there 2nd Annual Cops and Boppers Kids fishing Derby Sat. Oct. 20, 2018 from 10am-2pm at WMA Oak Pond located in Winslow, NJ. SJHT had 3 members come out and volunteer. This year approx. 30 kids along with there parents\guardians came out for this event. The weather was not ideal with overcast sky's and sporatic rain. The fishing was very tough in that only 3 fish were caught overall. A great time was had by all with door prizes, free rods\reels, shirts, hats, and food was given out. Each year this event gets bigger and bigger.
*President: Big Fred Lentz
- SJBCA Liability Ins. paid $780.00
- Ike Foundation- Key Dates- Jan 27, 2019 Dinner; April 27- Hook Em' Early; Aug 8th-10th, 2019 Delaware River Event
Committee Reports:
Audit Committee- 2018 committee to include: John Sullivan, Mike Riordan, and Robert Jack
* Nothing new to Report.
Scholarship Committee:
- MaryAnne Franchetta, Mike Riordan, and Me.
- Nothing new to report.
Flea Market Committee: Jake Haas, Al Franchetta, and Stu Cohen
* Nothing New to Report.
CLUB Business:
* Weigh-In Trailer- Nothing New to report
Youth Fishing Activities:
* Nothing New to Report.
Tournament and Lake News: * Tournament news and conflicts*
* Lake and Ramp Updates
- Sunset Lake Ramp has been improved to allow for better drop-off for small to large size Bass boats. Now there is a gradual decline into the water....whereas before your tow vehicle tires had to get wet.
Association Business: Old Business:
* Nothing New to Report
New Business:
* Club Open Tournament Picks and WMA Picks for Club Tournaments
* Clubs can Submit 2019 Tournament Schedules
* Approve expenses of up to $150 for food for December 2018 meeting.
* Approve $780.00 for Insurance premium for 2019
------------------------------------------- Good of the Association:
* N/A
Upcoming Events:
(Anyone that wants an event listed here can contact me- )
* None Listed
Noteworthy announcements & Upcoming Events:
50/50 Raffle (to pay for the snacks)
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Next Meeting:SJBCA * 8pm, Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at the 4th Ward Bass Anglers Club house near Parvin State Park. Meeting starts at 8pm.....
Some of the items on the agenda will be:
* Nominations for New Officers (1st VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Tournament Director, Directors 1 & 2), Final Nominations for annual youth activity awards, initial submissions for annual fishing excellence awards, and continued planning for Fisherman's Flea Market to be held Sat. March 2, 2019) at the Millville Elks Lodge.
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So in summary and important dates to remember:
* Congrats to South Jersey Hook This Bass Fishing Club Team Members for winning this years 2018 SJBCA Bass Bowl on the Delaware River.
* 2019 SJHT Club Schedule and picks were submitted with only 1 conflict. This conflict has been resolved with fellow Kicking Bass Fishing Club Members.
* Wed. Dec. 19th, 2019 8pm Annual SJBCA Holiday Party Where the Ribs may make an appearance. Hint..Hint.. Anyone can attend.
* All Upper Chesepeake, MD and Conowingo Dam permits have been submitted and approved as of Mon. Dec. 10, 2018.
* Health and PFD safety was also discussed after the loss of fellow Angler Kayaker Rebecca Golden unfortunate passing while pre-fishing Toledo Bend.
*Newtown Lake Dredging will not begin till July 1, 2019 as per latest update.
Any SJHT member is welcome to attend, meet up, or travel down with me to the monthly SJBCA meetings. The inner and outer workings is open to anyone interested in learning more about these meetings.