On Wednesday night, Feb. 19th, 2014 I attended the monthly SJBCA 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting down at the 4th Ward Clubhouse...
At last nights meeting, the 2014 SJBCA Bass Bowl location was voted on and announced. The Susqehana Flats (out of Anchor Marine-NorthEast, MD) was the majority vote getter with 12 votes. This is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19th, 2014.
A big congrats goes out to Bill "The Hammer" Leach for his 3 Bass 9.03lbs weight caught at Assunpink Lake skillful angler award. Pictures and a plaque were taken of the other skillful angler awardees. Bill will get his picture taken at a later date.
There will be a NJ Fisheries and Wildlife Forum held at Batsto Village over at Wharton State Park this coming Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 2014. 10am-12pm. Light food and refreshments will be served.
Member Turnout was fantastic with 24 Bass Clubs reps in attendance.
SJBCA Officers and Bass Clubs in attendance: Fred Lentz- President (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) Joe Hoban- 1st Vice President (South Jersey Bass Stalkers) Rob Kunze- 2nd Vice President (Cumberland County Bassmasters) Gary Corliss- Treasurer (4th Ward Bass Anglers)- Al Franchetta- Secretary (Cumberland County BassMasters) Steve Steinmetz- Tournament Director (Pine Cone Anglers) Carmen Bersani- Director 1 (Happy Hooker Bassers); Mike Graham- Director 2 (4th Ward Bass Anglers);
There were [b 24 Clubs [/b]in attendance.
*Approval of January 15th, 2014 General Meeting minutes as documented in handout.
Guest in attendance and Special presentations:
* Coty Camp of Backwoods Bassers
* Jay Kelly and Dominic Grosso of SkunkBunker.com
Officers Report:
* Secretary: Al Francehetta
1. Member Rosters are being accepted
2. N/A
3. Vote on 2014 SJBCA Bass Bowl location.
* Tresurer Report: Gary Report on Funds and account Balance. Beginning $2,566.00. Deposit of $975.00 (Dues & Millville Flea Mkt Rentall Tables. SJBCA jackets 212.00. $300 Final Payment Millvile Elks club. Ending Balance $3,029.00.
* Tournament Director: Steve Steinmitz
*Tackle Box Raffle donations still accepted
* March 1, 2014- Flea Market at the Millville Elks Club * 1st Director: Carmen
- N/A
* 2nd Director: Mike G.
- N/A
* 2nd Vice President: Rob K.
- Nothing new to report on.
* 1st Vice President: Joe Hoban
- N/A
*President: Big Fred Lentz
- SJBCA club affiliates need to get there $20.00 dues in. SJHT is already paid in full.
- Youth Outdoor Life-Jackets for event in August 2014 are being sought.
WMA requested permits were submitted to Chris Smith. Should be mailed or emailed to individual clubs.[/b]
- Committee Reports:
Audit Committee- New committee was form to include: Stu Cohen, John Sullivan, and Mike Riordan.
Report on the status of the Audit
Scholarship Committee:
- Carmen Bersani , MaryAnne Franchetta, and Me
- Friday, Feb. 21, 2014- Email faxes, and flyers of the 2014 SJBCA Application and guidelines to be sent out to various South & Central Jersey Public and Parochial schools. Guidance counselors should pass down to students.
* Copies of the 2014 Applications will also be available at the SJBCA Fishermen Flea market to be held on Sat. March 1, 2014 at the Millville Elks Club.
Last year we had an overwhelming response. For 2014, we're hoping to have an even better response.
[b]There are 5 Key categories scored upon: 1. Academics; 2. Major\Minor of Study. 3. Written Essay; 4. Recommendation letters; 5. Overall score on a 5 Point Scale. (i.e. 1= Least; 3=Average; 5=Outstanding)
Flea Market Committee: Carmen Bersnai, Joe Hoban, Al Franchetta, & MaryAnne Franchetta
* Recieved up to 50 paid vendors for table rentals for the March 1, 2014.
* Finalizing Plans with volunteer help, arrival times, door security, and helping vendors unload there stuff.
CLUB Business:
* $18 Trailer Registration Fee *
Youth Fishing Activities:
* Nothing new to add
Tournament and Lake News:
* Tournament news and conflicts
* Lake Updates[/b]
Association Business:
* Nothing New to Add.
Old Business:
* Nothing New to add
New Business:
*Award winners of annual youth activity awards and fishing excellence awards, Bass Bowl, and activity point volunteers. I recieved my 1st SJBCA Offical volunteer Jacket with name and club insigna on upper right chest area. Yeah!!!
*Vote on Location of the 2014 Bass Bowl
*Review annual budget * Vote on new club applying for membership (Backwoods Bassers)
------------------------------------------- Good of the Association:
* Nothing new to report.
50/50 Raffle (to pay for the snacks) N/A
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Next Meeting:SJBCA * 8pm, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the 4th Ward Clubhouse located down past Parvin State Park
Some of the items on the agenda will be:
* Recap the 2014 Fishermens's Flea Market
* Start planning for June Buddy Tournament on Union lake.
* Drawing for Free Dues, for clubs that donated to the tackle box raffle.[/b]
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So in summary and important dates to remember:
* 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.
* Meeting was adjourned around 9:24pmish
That's about it!!
Tightlines and see guys\gals real soon at the Bassnj.com Blackwater Tackle sale\get together down in Vineland come Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 2014
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 02/20/2014
BN06, President
