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Youth Education Report
by Greg Kucharewski
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association May 2006 Newsletter)
SHARK RIVER SURF ANGLERS
On April 9, 2006, members of the Shark River Surf Anglers ran another successful FREE trout contest. There were plenty of hot drinks and goodies to start a morning of trout fishing. This event is a favorite for children because the Shark River Surf Anglers work hard to make sure quality trout are stocked for the tournament and young anglers have a better chance at catching their first fish. The most exciting part about this tournament is children have a great opportunity to catch a trophy trout of a lifetime. The membership of the Shark River Surf Anglers spent a lot of time and energy to make this event a success. You can tell by the smiles on the children’s faces that everyone had fun fishing and sharing refreshments at the awards tent.
TAKE ME FISHING KICKED OFF IN APRIL
All you need is a plan - Is your National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) event media plan ready? If not, you're missing a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure from the national Take Me Fishing advertising campaign that kicks off in April.
Get them hooked - Local media outlets want to cover stories that have a national scope and a local news angle. Your NFBW event provides the media that opportunity. Helpful Hints! You can execute an effective media campaign to promote your event with very little money. All you need to do is invest a little extra time and effort in planning. Get the Printing Press rolling! Now is the time to start thinking about publicity tools such as posters and flyers to use to promote your event. Lean on me: Get support! Be sure to continue to follow up with potential sponsors. Sponsors can help fill in the gaps in your event budget. Poise your event for media exposure! Did you know this year's Take Me Fishing national advertising campaign will garner 1.2 billion total consumer impressions?
Get ready for a week on the water!
NATIONAL FISHING AND BOATING WEEK
National Fishing and Boating Week is June 3-11, 2006. You can be part of this annual national effort by hosting or sponsoring an official National Fishing and Boating Week event. It’s a great way to promote the joys of boating and fishing to people across the country and to turn your passion for the water into a promise for the future. Visit http://www.rbff.org for event ideas, planning materials and to register your event. With the help of the Passport to Fishing and Boating Program you can even recruit volunteers that have never been fishing or boating before to help you with your event. Passport is a hands-on, interactive program designed to teach families the basic skills needed to begin fishing and boating. Materials include color posters, scripts detailing what to say and do, activity cards, a boat mat layout, and other teaching tools. To download Passport materials free of charge or to order a Passport Materials Kit, you can go to www.NationalFishingandBoatingWeek.org/Passport. Remember to register your NFBW events online. Even if you don't have full details yet, you can benefit from the free publicity being generated by our national media campaign. All you need is an event name, date, state, and contact person, and you can update event details as your event planning progresses. Don't miss out on this free promotional opportunity for your event! To receive an Event Planning kit or for more information regarding NFBW, phone (703) 519-0013, or write Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation,601 N Fairfax St, Suite 140, Alexandria, VA 22314
During National Fishing and Boating Week, members of the JCAA Youth Education Committee and NJ Chapter 12 Vietnam Veterans will present a fishing fun day for children attending the Fort Monmouth School Age Services program. Activities for the day will include “Water Works Wonders” Fish Identification Flash Cards, Boat Safety, HOFNOD and a variety of tackle demonstrations. Children will learn about National Fishing and Boating Week and how to take advantage of the many fishing and boating opportunities in Monmouth and Ocean County.
HOFNOD CERTIFICATION
Don't forget to get certified. Wayne Tonnesen, New Jersey HOFNOD Coordinator will host two HOFNOD Certification classes. The first class will be in Pennsauken on 4/29/06 and the second will be on 5/13/06 in Pleasantville. For those who are interested, please email Wayne at: njhof-nod@juno.com Remember, the JCAA will help offset the cost of HOFNOD Certification, but you must complete the certification request form before the training date. Contact Greg Kucharewski: gkucharews@aol.com .
THE ANNUAL DADS CONFERENCE
Sponsored by Keansburg Father Time, Saturday, April 29, 2006, Bolger Middle School, 100 Palmer Place, Keansburg, NJ. Keynote speaker: Kevin Callahan, Head Football coach Monmouth University. For more information contact Jeff Johnson, MSW (732) 787-2007 Ext.2554.