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Youth Education Report
by Greg Kucharewski
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association June 2006 Newsletter)
WEST MARINE DONATION
The JCAA Youth Education Committee received a donation from West Marine for providing a HOFNOD and “Passport to Fishing and Boating presentation at West Marine’s Belmar, New Jersey store. Funds will be used to purchase HOFNOD materials and to reprint Dr. Eleanor Bochenek's Youth Fishing and Crabbing Guide. We appreciate the generous donation from West Marine to the JCAA Youth Education Program and we look forward to partnering with West Marine at other family events.
NATIONAL FISHING MAND BOATING WEEK 2006
Get ready for a week on the water! National Fishing and Boating Week is June 03-11, 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.nationalfishingandboatingweek.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 go to www.NationalFishingandBoatingWeek.org/Passport . And 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, contact Anne Minor at aminor@rbff.org or (703) 519-0013 ext 108. Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation,601 N Fairfax St, Suite 140,Alexandria, VA 22314,(703) 519-0013
RBFF LAUNCHES ANGLERS' LEGACY
"Take Someone Fishing" It is a simple request to share your passion for fishing with someone new. That is the message of the new Anglers' Legacy campaign: A clear and concise call to action for the nation's avid anglers to take someone fishing on their boat. What's special about it is that it is being supported by leading manufacturers, publishers, pro-staff and celebrities. This program will give avid anglers a chance to give something back to the sport they love and give all of us opportunities to help grow participation in recreational boating, fishing and stewardship. The Anglers' Legacy will:
Focus national awareness on your efforts at the federal, state and grassroots level, help motivate new members, supporters and volunteers, provide a way to unify all our efforts to leave the shared legacy that is important to us all. And Anglers' Legacy is a terrific way for you to connect with one of your most active and vital resources – the avid angler.
The first ads will appear during May 2006. And it's just the beginning of many full-page ads that are being generously donated by numerous industry publications. There has already been a lot of positive buzz and there will be many opportunities for your organization to take advantage of the heightened awareness the Anglers' Legacy program will create. Accept our invitation to view the campaign – then take The Pledge and spread the word. Put the Anglers' Legacy campaign to work for you!
SAFE BOATING FOR NFBW
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.
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP HOFNOD
Stafford Township School will conduct the third annual “Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs” event. Cathy O’Leary is the project coordinator for the event. Over 340+ fifth grade students will test their skills fishing on Wednesday and Thursday, May 17 and 18, 2006. The JCAA Youth Education Committee will support the event by providing assistance, Youth Fishing and Crabbing Guides, and HOFNOD materials for the event. The program is geared to introduce youth to recreational fishing while emphasizing angling skills, environmental education, stewardship, and drug prevention.
FREE FISHING DAYS IN NJ
Free Fishing Days in New Jersey are Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2006. 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 as supplies are limited. Please record your event and let the JCAA Youth Education Committee know how many National Fishing Week participants supported your program.
TOMS RIVER BOY SCOUTS
The JCAA Youth Education Committee will conduct a Fishing Merit Badge presentation for the Toms River Boy Scouts on Monday, June 5, 2006 Pleasant Plains Fire House. This will prepare the Boy Scouts for a fishing outing during National Fishing and Boating Week. HOFNOD materials and Dr. Eleanor Bochenek’s Youth Fishing Guide will be made available to all attending.