On Wednesday night February 18, 2015 I attended the monthly SJBCA 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting down at the 4th Ward Clubhouse...
Member Turnout was great with 21 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) Stu Cohen- Treasurer (South Jersey Kayak Fishing Clu- Al Franchetta- Secretary (Cumberland County BassMasters) Joe Franzwa- Tournament Director Rashawn Lewis- Director 1 (South Jersey Hook This) *NEWLY ELECTED* Mike Graham- Director 2 (4th Ward Bass Anglers);
*Approval of January 21st, 2015 General Meeting minutes as documented in handout.
Guest in attendance and Special presentations:
* Winners of Youth Activity & Angler Excellence Awards
* Dave Haas-Rippin Lipz Youth Activity Trail
Officers Report:
* Secretary: Al Francehetta
1. Member Rosters are being accepted
2. Club Donations towards the tackle box raffle.
* Tresurer Report: Stu Cohen Report on Funds and account Balance. $1,453.03
*21 Clubs paid there $20 Dues
*Sun Bank bought out by Sturdy Bank
* Tournament Director: Joe Franzwa
*Newly Elected
* 1st Director: Rashawn Lewis
- Newly Elected * 2nd Director: Mike G.
- N/A
* 2nd Vice President: Rob K.
- Nothing new to report on.
* 1st Vice President: Joe Hoban
- Update on 40 Flea Market Tables sold and 5 more commitments. 2 Tables are Freebies
*President: Big Fred Lentz
- Review executive board meeting highlights.
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:
- MaryAnne Franchetta, Mike Riordan, and Me
* Copies of the 2015 Applications will be distributed at the Fishermen Flea Market March 2015
* Mailing address has to be switched from Carmen Bersani
* updating and compilation of Public, Private, and Catholic shools by end of month.
Last year we had an overwhelming response. For 2015, 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: Coty Camp, Joe Hoban, Al Franchetta, & MaryAnne Franchetta
*40 Paid Tables to date with more still available
*Advertising updates- 97.3 FM Rack & Fin
*Volunteers Needed
*Vote on Flea Market expenses (if any)
CLUB Business:
* N/A
Youth Fishing Activities:
* Guest Dave Haas of Rippin Lips requested boaters to help out with 3 kids fishing event. 1 on Blackwood Lake; 1 on Palantine Lake; and a 3rd on Manasquan Res. I volunteered for the Palantine event for Sunday, April 26, 2015. Other can also volunteer.
Tournament and Lake News:
* Tournament news and conflicts
* Lake and ramp Updates[/b]
Association Business: Old Business:
* Special election of officers for Director 1 and Tournament Director
* Vote on location of 2015 Bass Bowl
New Business:
*Willow Grove Lake - working on 2 New Ramps
* Cooper River dredging project still on for Aug. 2015
* NorthEast River, Anchor Marine will be the location for the 2015 SJBCA Bass Bowl.
* 2nd place was Union Lake; 3rd Place was Beltzville followed in 4th place by the Delawre River
------------------------------------------- Good of the Association:
* N/A
Upcoming Events:
(Anyone that wants an event listed here can contact me- )
*Feb. 21st, 2015- NJ Fish & Wildlife Public Fisheries forum at Batsto, NJ
*Feb. 26, through March 1, 2015- The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sports Show, Oaks, PA
* Saturday, March 7, 2015- SJBCA Fishermen's Flea Market at the Millville Elks Lodge
Open Buddy Tournaments in March:
March 8th at Parvin by Tidewater 7-3
March 21 at Union by Limits and Lunkers 7-3
March 28 at Salem Canal by 4th Ward 7-3
March 29 at Parvin by Cumberland County 7-3
50/50 Raffle (to pay for the snacks) N/A
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Next Meeting:SJBCA * 8pm, Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 at the 4th Ward Clubhouse located down past Parvin State Park
Some of the items on the agenda will be:
* Form tournament committee for June Buddy Tournament
* Form by-laws review committee
* Drawing for dues reimbursement from among donors of the tackle box raffles.
* Review success of Fishermens Flea Market.
* Report on annual budget.
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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 9:35pmish
That's about it!!
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 02/19/2015
BN06, President
Almost forgot. A big congrats goes out to Jay and John on there Open Buddy win at Lums Pond last May 2014. They won the SJBCA 5 Bass heaviest bag by 2 anglers.
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