I'm a little late in posting this months SJBCA Meeting Notes but the information is still pertinent and your viewing is appreciated.
First off congrats to all that attended our 1st Virtual Zoom meeting of the 2021 season held on Monday, Jan. 11th, 2021 via the comforts of our home.
Members included or recorded logged in were:
Tom G; Gary K; Joe Reed; Scott Schappell; Troop; Mike White; John P; Brian McCulley; Bill Leach; Layne El; Matt R.; Bob Van Sciver; Dan F.; and Paul Tinges;
Seeing old and new faces is refreshing in the dull of winter.
- Brian McCulley won the 2020 SJBCA 3 Bass Limit Heavyiest Weight Award winner
Brian your attendance would normally be requested at the Wed. Feb. 17th, 2021 meeting held down at the 4th Ward Clubhouse, however due to Covid-19 Restrictions we'll make arrange for you to recieve your 3 Bass Limit Heavyiest Weight Award. BTW.... Your 7.96lbs Lunker caught on the Sassafras River last year was edge out by a 8.30lber caught at Parvin last year. Just thought I would tell ya.
Alright.... Here we go.
A little less than a week ago, we had approx. 8 SJBCA's officers in attendance Virtually and in person and 16 Bass Clubs reps in attendance.
This meeting was to suggest on the 2021 Bass Bowl Location, finalized Angler excellence award nominations (which I stated the winners above), and tentatively prepare for annual SJBCA Fishermens Flea Market which may be delayed till later in the year or cancelled altoghter due to Covid-19 Restrictions, update the SJBCA 2021 SJBCA Scholarship process, and discuss other SJBCA issues.
SJBCA Officers and Bass Clubs in attendance: Fred Lentz- President (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) Rashawn "BN06" Lewis- 1st Vice President (South Jersey Hook This! Coty Camp- 2nd Vice President (Backwoods Bassers) John Sullivan- Treasurer (Big Bass Fishing Club of Maple Shade) Al Franchetta- Secretary (Cumberland County BassMasters)- Brian Camp - Tournament Director - (Backwoods Bassers)- Robert Jack - Director 1 (Director River Fisherman's Association) Mike Graham- Director 2 (4th Ward Bass Anglers)
*Approval of December 21, 2020 General Meeting minutes as documented in handout.
Guest in attendance and Special presentations:
* N/A
* Treasurer Report: John Sullivan - 9 Clubs have not paid 2021 Dues.
* Financial report- SJBCA Balance $1,516.29
* Tournament Director: Brian Camp
* Nothing New to report.
* 1st Director: Robert Jack
* Nothing New to Report.
* 2nd Director: Mike G.
* Nothing New to Report.
* 2nd Vice President: Coty Camp -
- Nothing New to Report.
* 1st Vice President: Rashawn L..
- Newton Lake Dredge update began back in Sept. 2020. Will Re-convene in July 2021 after NJ BASS Opens.
- This years 2021 NJ Fisheries and WildLife forum typically held at Batso Village at Wharton SP will be held Virtual on Sat. Feb. 27th, 2021 at 10am between the the North and South Jersey Stakeholders and normal attendees. Kinda of sucks but these are the times we're in. If one recieves the monthly NJ Fish and Game emails then they should be able to register and sign up for this event. We typically get some good information and feedback from NJ Fisheries Biologist Mr. Chris Smith.
*President: Big Fred Lentz
2020 Budget Needs to be Finalized.
* Feb. 17th, 2021 Executive Board Meeting to begin at 6:45pm.
Will require (2) 40 Minute Virtual Zoom sessions.
* Nate Thigly- is the New Bureau of Land Management P.O.C. replacing Jason Heron. All communications should go through hiim.
Committee Reports:
Audit Committee- 2021 committee to include: Layne El, Mike Riordan, and Robert Jack
* Will be conducted at March 17th, 2021
Scholarship Committee:
- MaryAnne Franchetta, Mike Riordan, and Me.
- Update 2021 Official Scholarship Letters and Emails to be posted on the SJBCA website before next SJBCA Feb. meeting.
* Forward Email version of the Letters, Scholarship Application and Guidelines to High School Guidance Counselors\Science Teachers in 9 Central\South Jersey Counties in which our members reside or we fish in. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware High Schools Seniors are elegible.
* As we near Mid Feb. 2021, I intend on emailing all correspondences out to High schools and guidance counselors with return deadline of Monday. May 3rd, 2021.
* Current Database POC's are always changing and new plans of action will have to be formulated for future updates.
[b]Flea Market Committee: Jake Haas, Al Franchetta, and Stu Cohen
* May be postponed
* Still Requesting each member club donate 3 Freshwater Lures and 3 Salt water lures to go into this years tackle box. If event is not cancelled, It will be accepted at the door for those planning to attend. Let me know in advance.
CLUB Business:
* Nothing New to report.
Youth Fishing Activities:
* Nothing New to Report.
Tournament and Lake News: * Tournament news and conflicts*
* Lake and Ramp Updates
* More info. to follow in the coming months.
Association Business: Old Business:
* Election of Officers
* Final nominations for Angler Excellence Awards. New Business
* Nominate locations for the 2021 Bass Bowl. Sunday, October 17, 2021
Hopatcong, Union Lake, Nockamixon, Potomac River, Pocomoke, and Salem Canal were suggested.
Clubs should discuss and recommend to there club rep which body of water they would like to fish.
Note: Conwingo Dam, Delaware River, and the NorthEast Flats cannot be selected as it's within the last 3yrs since previously fished for the SJBCA Bass Bowl.
New Business:
* Election of Officers
* Approve expenses for plaques for Bass Bowl, Youth Activity and Angler Excellence Winners.
------------------------------------------- Good of the Association:
* Nothing New to Report
Adjournment: 8pm till 9:09pm.
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, Feb. 17th, 2021 at the 4th Ward Bass Anglers Club house near Parvin State Park and Virtually via ZOOM Meeting starts at 8pm.....
Some of the items on the agenda will be:
* Feb. 17th, 2021- Planned agenda items will include: Election of Officers' Final nominations for 2020 Fishing Excellence & youth activity awards, nominations for location of 2021 bass Bowl.
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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.
Note: 2020 SJBCA Brian McCulley won the 3 Bass Category for Heaviest Limit down on the Sassafras River.
That's all I have!! Lets come out and represent at the next SJBCA meeting.
