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Congrats to this year's 2025 SJHT Union Lake Open Bass Buddy Tournament Winners. (Front L to R): 2nd Place Winners Greg & Andrea Zinni; 1st Place Team Josh & Jay Burger; 3rd Place Team Howard Brown & Jeff Davis
Last night, I attended the monthly SJBCA 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting down at the 4th Ward Clubhouse (2.0 miles pass Parvin State Park). Last night was the annual Holiday meeting where foods such as Deli Cold-cuts, Salads, Lasagna, along with my Specialty Garlic BBQ Ribs and Cajun Tuna Pasta Salad was served up for those in attendance.
Turnout was good with 17 Bass Clubs reps attending along with a New member being accepted into the SJBCA. "South Jersey Bass Busters"
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 17 Clubs in attendance.
*Approval of Nov. 21, 2012 General Meeting minutes as documented in handout.
Guest in attendance and Special presentations:
* None Available
Officers Report:
* Secretary:
1. Club Rosters for 2013 Season can be turned in.
2. Accepting 2013 Dues.
* Tresurer Report: Gary Report on Funds and account Balance. Beg Balance $3,582.27. Ending Balance $2,560.47. Deductions to due Food for Holiday Party, Flea Market Rental, and etc.
* Tournament Director: Steve Steinmitz
* Continuing collecting Lure Donations for Tackle Box at the Next Flea Market (3- Freshwater & 3- Saltwater)
* Conflict List Updates
* WMA Permits Submitted to Chris Smith- He should be assigning Permit Numbers in the near future....but it was noted some Clubs have not reported\submitted there 2012 Club\Open Tournament reports. May start issuing permits at the $17 per rate. Let's hope not.[/b]
* 1st Director: Carmen
- Nothing new to report on.
* 2nd Director: Mike G.
- Nothing new to report on.
* 2nd Vice President: Rob K.
- Nothing new to report on.
* 1st Vice President: Joe Hoban
-Nothing New to Report on.
-Condolescence sent to Joe H. family in the passing of his Grandfather (a WW II Vet)[/b].
*President: Big Fred Lentz
- Annoucement that No Exec. SJBCA Booard Meeting was held due to member unavailbility and Joe's grandfather passing on Monday.
- Flea Market scheduled for Sat. March 2, 2013.
- There's an upcoming NJ Fisheries Forum to be held at Batsto on Sat. Feb. 22, 2013. 10am-12pm
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Committee Reports:
Audit Committee- 3 Volunteer Members are requested to review Gary Corliss SJBCA Financial records and submitt there report to the Exec. board.
Scholarship Committee: Al Francetta will begin meeting in Jan. 2013.
- Carmen Bersani , MaryAnne Franchetta, and Me
- Candidates must be from the Delaware Valley Area and graduating this June 2013. Must be targeting a degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, and\or a major relating to improving\researching Fisheries and the environment. Deadline to apply is by Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Scholarship is worth $500.00
- Discussions for 2013 Scholarship process - Scholarship forms found up on SJBCA Website www.sjbca.org
Flea Market Committee: Carmen Bersnai, Joe Hoban, Al Franchetta, & MaryAnne Franchetta
* 2 Tables have been rented so far. There will be 3-4 Tables Comp for the NJ Fisheries Biology, local WMA Park Rangers, and I believe 2 other organizations.
* Speakers have yet to be announced. Topic of discussion is still unclear, but I can attest to whoever is selected, they will bring a wealth of knowledge related to fishing techniques\presentation\understanding your local bodies of water, and the NJ State Fisheries Forum News regarding New and Old topics.
-Volunteers are requested to help with this years flea market. Helpiing vendors load and unload there stuff,
door security, casting area, and etc. Contact BigFred or Carmen if interested. Volunteers earn 1 participation point and have access to the flea market before opening to the public.
CLUB Business:
* Nothing new to Add! *
Youth Fishing Activities:
* Todd Pride of the Mid Atlantic Youth Angers could not be here tonight but wished everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday and New Year.
Tournament and Lake News:
* Status of area lakes
* Upcoming tournament news
* NJ Fisheries Forum at Batsto
Association Business:
Old Business:
* New 2013 Bass Bowl Lake Selections need to be suggested at Next meeting (1 vote per clu
- It cannot be Lake Hopatcong, Delaware River, or the NE River. New Business:
* Nominations of New Officers (1st VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Tournament Dir, Directors 1 & 2)
* Initial nominations for annual yout acitivity awards and submissions for annual fishing excellence awards.
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[b]Good of the Association:
* Nothing new to report.
50/50 Raffle (to pay for the snacks)
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Next Meeting:SJBCA * 8pm, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at the 4th Ward Clubhouse located down past Parvin State Park
Future Meeting:Wed, Jan. 16, 2013
Some of the items on the agenda will be:
* Election of Officers (1st VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Tournament Dir, Directors 1 & 2)
* Final nominations & vote for annual youth activity awards, submissions for annual fishing excellence awards.
* Nominations for location of the 2013 Bass Bowl.
* [b] Form Audit Committee
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So in summary and important dates to remember:
- [b]1st Mandatory South Jersey Hook This 2013 Meeting to be held over at the Winslow Camden County Library, on Sat. Jan. 19th, 2013. To begin at 12:00pm Sharp!
* Complete 2013 Clubs Rosters are requested and should be submitted to Al Franchetta. [/b] Sat. March 2, 2013 is the annual SJBCA Flea Market [b].
* Sat. Feb. 22, 2013 NJ Fisheries Forum at Batsto Village.
* [b] Date TBD for Bassnj.com Blackwater Sports Center Get-Together and Private Store sale on all fishing related merchandise. 10am-2pm.
* Keep checking the website as new information and site maintanance is always being done behind the scenes.
* 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.
* We have less than 85 Days remaining till opening day. Please make sure you have all of your proper 2013 fishing license, Lake Lenape Permits, Boater Safety card\information available, PRFC commission License, Delaware License, boat registration, trailer registration, and any other pertinent information on you
* Meeting was adjourned around 10:00pmish
That's about it!!
Tightlines and Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 12/20/2012
BN06, President
