Greetings once again fellow SJHT members. Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd meeting of the year of the SJBCA. Below you will find the 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 15 Clubs in attendance.
Lee Widjeskog, Chief Superindenant of NJDFW, Bureau of Land Management was our Guest in attendance.
Officers Report:
* Al Franchetta requested Club rosters to be submitted ASAP
* Report on Sportsmen's Jamboree
* Reserve Parvin's for the Annual BBQ in July.
* Tresurer Report: Balance $3,383.42
which reflects increase of Beginning Balance 1,353.57.
* $383.00 check made out for 09 Bass Bow Awards and youth awards. Deposit of $1,788.00 Plus $675 Deposit + Flea market.
* Director#2: Mike Graham stated 9 anglers attended the Boaters Safety course.
* 1st Vice President: Joe Hoban mentioned in coordination with Mr. Lee Widjeskog "The Adopt a WMA Lake Program". Basically having a SJBCA Member club adopt a particular lake to perfrom trash removal, structure creation, new habitant, and an overall partnership with the lake selected by each club! A visible sign at the lake would be erected to recognize that Clubs work efforts and contribution to enhancing the environment.
* President: Fred Lentz touched on the NJDFW Fishing Forum held at Batsto Village back on Feb. 27, 2010. No plans to increase Fishing License. There were snakeheads found in Woodbury lake.
Committee Reports:
Audit Committee- Joe Hoban, MaryAnne Franchetta, & Rob Kunze is still in the Progress. After evaluating the SJBCA 2009 Yearly expense, the committee were able to officially tie all expenses to the financial ledger.
Scholarship Committee:
Form Committee with Carmen Bersani leading. The Deadline for potential candidates is May 01, 2010 with a Decision of awardee by June 01, 2010.
(Note: I have a copy of the application forms if a member knows a family relative, friend, or close associate that is attending college in the fall of 2010 and are planning on studying Fishery Biology, studying to be an Outboard mechanic, or a major which helps the environment in which we all love.)
Flea Marke Committee: Carmen Bersnai, Joe Hoban, Al Franchetta, MaryAnne Franchetta, & Steve Steinmetz.
* 46 Tables were Rented out which brought in $890.00 in revenue.
* It was stated this was the most successful Flea Market SJBCA has ever held. They had 601 Adult admissions. They took in $1,788.00.
CLUB Business:
* Old Business: N/A
* New Business-
* Possible New Club joining
* Form Committe for June SJBCA Buddy Tournament
* Sat. May 22, 2010 Vineland Police Kids Fishing Derby
Good of the Association:
N/A
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Next Meeting: * 8pm, Wenesday, May 19, 2010 at the 4th Ward Clubhouse near Parvins State Park. Some of the items on the agenda will be:
* Continue planning the June Buddy tournament
* Scholarship Committe Report
* Plan July BBQ at Parvin
* Initial plans for SJ Outdoor Youth Day and the Sportsman's Jamboree.
List of future Expenditures announced, voted on, and approved.
1.) SJBCA 7 (Bx's) Pencils $98.00
2.) SJBCA Stickers (3"x5" Blue) Rear window $150.00 for Qty of 200
3.) SJBCA Staff Shirts $250.00- order Staff Shirt
4.) Vineland Kids Police Fishin Derby Donation- $50.00
5.) Rent out Elks Lodge for 2011 $100 Deposit. Balance would be additional $300.00 for total of $400.00
6.) SJBCA Annual BBQ $175.00 Requested
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So in summary and important dates to remember:
* Saturday, May 01, 2010 SJBCA Scholarship application due back in with award notification by Tues. June 01, 2010.
* Sunday, June 20, 2010 SJBCA Union Lake Open Buddy Tournament.
* Lee Widjeskog stated that the Dam repairs to Maskells Mills has been completed and can be fished, however Chris Smith has not issued any tournament permits for the 2010 season.
* Lake Audrey Boat Ramp Official INSTALL will take place Mid April 2010. Ramp will be closed approx. 2-3 weeks to allow for the concrete material to age and adhere fully. An alternate dirt boat launch area to the right of the current area maybe used but is not recommended. Driving around Lake Audrey's perimeter will not be allowed. A fence or barrier of restraints will be used to prohibit vehicles from driving partially around the lake.Future structure projects (i.e. the sinking of the lone boat) is planned once Lee's POC's comes out of hibernation and resumes talks.
* Salem Canal New Boat Launch updated: The Green light has been given to Dupont and the town of Salem to begin work however a study was requested by Greene Acres to study the feasibility and problems that may arrise by putting a boat ramp, porto potty, and increase in anglers (non-local) to the area. Basically, it's almost like they want an Impact study to be performed before finally clearing all of the red tape. The old ramp along rt. 40 would more than likely be closed\barricaded by the DOT to prevent future launchings.
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There were allot of things covered, discussed, questions asked and answered by our guest speaker. Meeting was adjourned around 10:20pm
Long day but definitely...worth the time and effort.
Tightlines,
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 03/18/2010
BN06, President
