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Youth Education Report
by Greg Kucharewski
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association June 2004 Newsletter)
On May 22, 2004 the Jersey Coast Anglers Association will provide a marine fishing activity for children at the NJ Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center. Stop by and check out the displays 10:00 a.m. to 4: p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
2004 HOFNOD
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife will host the 2004 HOF-NOD facilitator’s meeting at Fort Hancock. Wayne Tonnesen, NJ HOFNOD Coordinator, has scheduled the meeting for August 16-20. Check the NJ DEP web site for more information.
TOMS RIVER CUB SCOUTS
The JCAA Youth Education Committee provided a fun fishing and boating night for the Toms River Cub Scouts. Fifty-six children attended the event and each child received a goodie bag and tackle box complements of the JCAA. The Cub Scouts learned about “Water Works Wonders,” “Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs,” and how to fish from a boat. They also learned the basics of saltwater/freshwater fishing and local fishing opportunities in the Toms River area.
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
On Thursday, May 12 and 13, 2004, the Stafford Township middle school had their first annual “Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs” event. Cathy O’Leary and Debbie Seitz did a great job of coordinating the event for over 340+ fifth grade students. The JCAA Youth Education Committee supported the event by providing loaner fishing rods and reels.
NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK
(NFBW) JUNE 5-13, 2004
Take advantage of FREE STUFF. Plan to maximize awareness about your event by taking advantage of free publicity for your fishing, boating and aquatic stewardship celebrations. NFBW's ready-made public service announcements (PSAs) are an easy way to create a buzz. Free and easy? Here's how it works! PSAs are non-commercial announcements that media place free of charge as a community benefit. Newspapers and magazines sometimes donate advertising space to PSAs. Local media sometimes use PSAs to inform the community about an issue or event. These PSAs tie perfectly into the national Water Works WondersTM campaign. You can find the PSAs - along with everything you need to publicize your event - in your Event Planning Kit or download from http://www.nationalfishingandboatingweek.org/publicity_materials . Make Sure Your NFBW Event Is Registered. The Water Works Wonders advertising has just begun, so be sure your event is registered at www.NationalFishingandBoatingWeek.org/register . Don't miss this valuable opportunity to get the word out about your event! Contact RBFF for more information at shussey@rbff.org or 703-519-0013, ext. 101
FREE FISHING DAYS IN NEW JERSEY
National Fishing Week, June 5 - 13, 2004 Free Fishing Days in New Jersey are Saturday & Sunday, June 12 & 13, 2004. Residents and non-residents may fish the public waters of New Jersey without a license or trout stamp. All other regulations apply. Last year the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee coordinated fishing and aquatic education programs for the weeklong celebration of National Fishing Week. This year we will be working with disadvantaged students in Monmouth County. Member clubs that wish to conduct a National Fishing Week program can phone the JCAA office and NFW support material will be available. Call early, supplies are limited. Please record your event and let the JCAA Youth Education Committee know how many National Fishing Week participants supported your program.
NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s Youth Education Committee will host a youth fishing clinic at the Fort Monmouth School Age Service Center on June 9th, 2004. Two other National Fishing Week events will take place in Monmouth County, NJ for disadvantaged children that are living in temporary housing. The children will learn about saltwater flies and how to make a Clouser Minnow.
All children that participated in National Fishing Week events will receive a NF&BW Certificate of Accomplishment.