Good morning fellow SJHT members and guest. I hope everyone is preparing for the early warm temps and spring-like forcast coming in the next 2 days!! I know I am!!
I just wanted to update old and potential new members on last nights SJBCA monthly 3rd Wednesday of every month meeting. This meeting was held at the BRRC ClubHouse located over in Barrington, NJ. Russ Anoe and his club members graciously hosted 17 club members from the SJBCA. It was a great turnout and SJBCA echo the gracious invite.
At last nights meeting, guest speaker Roy Abbate of "Batteries Plus" located at 1215 Rt. 73 N, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, gave a presentation on the Good and bad facts on regular Marine acid\water batteries, AGM's, and GEL batteries. A pamphlet on Marine\RV battery care & Maintenance were given out along with information on there store brand "Extreme Marine Batteries". Roy, stated that starting March 1-31, his store will be running a special for SJBCA affiliated club members where you get $10.00 off a battery along with getting a $10.00 off Mail in Rebate. Since many Bass Fishing Clubs kick off there season opener during the latter part of March, this might be a good time to replace\upgrade your existing batteries. Mr. Roy Abbate answered and filled questions from the audience. He also discussed the pros and cons with charging via onboard chargers with and without a trickle-cell cycle.
I was also briefed on new and old SJBCA business. 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) Not in Attendance. Carmen Bersani- Director 1 (Happy Hooker Bassers) Mike Graham- Director 2 (4th Ward Bass Anglers)
There were 17 Clubs in attendance.
*Approval of January 18, 2011 minutes as documented in handout.
* Officers Report:
* Still accepting 2011 Club Rosters-
* Need to update E-Mail addresses
Note: Bill "The Hammer" Leach "3 Bass going 10lbs" was presented the 2011 SJBCA Angler excellence for the Heavyest 3 Bass Limit for Parvin Lake. The award was given out last night with son Justin in attendance while the Mrs. waited in the car outside the male dominated meeting. Congrats Bill!!
* Tresurer Report: Report on Funds and account Balance.
* Still accepting club dues for 2011 season. ($5.00 penalty for dues submitted after January 31, 2011.
* Tournament Director: Steve Steinmitz
* Still accepting lure donations for Tackle Box Raffle for Flea Market. (SJHT has already submitted our Fresh and Saltwater donations.)
* The NorthEast River, MD was unamiously voted as the final 2011 Bass Bowl Location. (i.e. Union Lake, Hudson River-Catskills launch area, Beltsville, PA, Lake Hopatcong, Candlewood, NorthEast-Bohemia lanuch area). For the record, I voted for Lake Hopatcong as most SJBCA club members have never or rarely fished this body of water. Many SJBCA clubs just don't like switching things up!!
* 1st Vice President: Joe Hoban
- Nothing new to report on.
* President: BigFred
- Mentioned the Sat. Feb 26, 2011 NJ Fish and Wildlife Forum at Batsto Village near Wharton State Park. 10am-12pm. Program presented by Chris Smith, NJ Fisheries Biologist in conjuction with North Jersey State Run Hatchery Program. Light refreshements and beverages served along an insightful look on last years "WMA" Fish Reports and new topics for the upcoming season. Very worthwhile information session which allows for a Question and Answer period.
Committee Reports:
Audit Committee- Ray Lessard, John Sullivan, and Mike Riordano. Review books & fill out form to document.
Nothing as of yet to report.
Scholarship Committee:
Carmen Bersani , MaryAnne Franchetta, and Greg Lentz.
- Recommendations for improvement in the program.
Flea Market Committee: Carmen Bersnai, .
* Date reserved for March 05, 2011 at Millvile Elks location.
* 2 Seminars to be held by local anglers and Bassnj .com members Woody and Adam Mihara "FishGod".
* Still need volunteers
* Update on Vendors scheduled to attend and finalize plans.
* As of today, 25 Vendors have registered to be at the Flee Market. The lodge can accept up to say 58-59 tables. So there is still room for anglers\organizations to reserve a table and possibly sell there fishing gear, lures, reels, and etc.
CLUB Business:
*Awards were presented to Youth Activity award winners, fishing excellence award winners, and Bass Bowl winners.
New Business:
* N/A
(Good of the Association:
* N/A
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Next Meeting: * 8pm, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at the 4th Ward Clubhouse located down past Parvin State Park
Some of the items on the agenda will be:[/b]
* Review Flea Market success.
* Begin planning for Union Lake Buddy Tournament
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So in summary and important dates to remember:
* Lake Lenape has been added and accepted into SJHT 2011 schedule
* Annual BlackWater Sports Get-Together\shopping Spree located in Vineland, NJ, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 10am-Till it's over. * Annual NJ Fishery and Wildlife Seminar held at Batsto, State Park Sat. Feb. 26, 2011 10am-12pm.
Light refreshments and coffee served.
* Fishermens Flee Market down at the Millville Elks Club- Saturday, March 05, 2011 8am
* 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.
* Enjoy the upcoming nice weather and maybe wet a line.
* Meeting was adjourned around 9:50pm
Tightlines,
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 03/24/2011
BN06, President
I know I am!! 
