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(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association November 2000 Newsletter)
Click here for a printable Ticket Order
form: 
Jersey Coast Anglers Association will
host an awards dinner to honor this year’s recipient of the “Sportsperson of the
Year” award. Past honorees include
legislators, environmental leaders, outdoor writers and other worthy recipients. The keynote speaker for this year’s Awards
Dinner will be Penny Dalton, head of National Marine Fisheries Service.
This gala event will accommodate 250
supporters and friends for a semi-formal sit-down dinner with choice of entrees and cash
bar. A fun auction with loads of great items.
Today’s marine recreational
anglers are faced with problems their fathers would have never dreamed possible. Unchecked
commercial overfishing has decimated entire fisheries. The marine environment has been
ravaged by pollution, over development and dwindling access. Fisheries management policies
are influenced by special interest groups trying to exclude or limit recreational
participation. The list seems endless, and they have even started dumping dredged
materials in our oceans again!
The JCAA is comprised of dedicated
volunteer anglers and offers hope and a voice that is heard loud and clear by legislators
in Trenton and Washington DC. JCAA has worked hard to have striped bass declared a
gamefish in New Jersey and is taking the fight to the federal level. We have earned
national recognition by protecting fisheries resources, fighting for a healthy marine
ecosystem and for promoting and enhancing fishing as wholesome outdoor family recreation.
The JCAA has a distinguished record
of public outreach, sponsoring outdoor education programs in schools and through a variety
of public events. Our “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” programs have benefited
vulnerable children throughout the state. But,
we need your support to continue our work. Sponsors help provide the funding to perpetuate
the work that JCAA is doing on behalf of recreational anglers. Contributions, donations or
any prizes should be sent to the above address C/O JCAA Awards Dinner, or call Rich
Esposito (732) 341-0924 (night) or Tom Siciliano (732) 477-8186 (night) for more
information.
Rich Esposito and Tom Siciliano are
coordinating the Awards Dinner but they need your help.
We also need door and raffle prizes. Call
them to volunteer help or donate prizes. You
can reach Rich Esposito at 732-341-0924 or Tom Siciliano at 201-573-6363.
Click here
for a printable Ticket Order form:
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