YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
By Greg Kucharewski
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association - October 1996 Newspaper)
for Approximately 200 children in the summer youth fishing program at the Fort Monmouth Youth Service Center learned the joys of fishing through the instruction of the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee and the Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife. State representatives have supported the Fort Monmouth youth fishing program since last year and have supplied equipment along with technical expertise. Children attending the summer fishing and aquatic education learning stations were also introduced to the "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" program. The youth program has excited several agencies at Fort Monmouth and their involvement has produced a model summer youth fishing program. ( See news article on page 15 )
1996 GOVERNOR's CUP HELP - NEEDED !!!
The J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee, will be helping novice anglers at the Governor's Fifth Annual Surf Fishing Tournament, Sunday, October 6, 1996. This will require extra help from member clubs in the J.C.A.A..
If members in your fishing club would like to help others learn the joy of surf fishing please phone the J.C.A.A. office, or show up by 8 AM at the J.C.A.A. booth in the Pavilion at the Governor's Cup. Help will be needed to provide assistance for disabled anglers, youth anglers, and novice anglers. Towns along the coast have already volunteered the use of their handicap access beach chairs for disabled anglers to use during the Governor's Fifth Annual Surf Fishing Tournament.
This is a fun day so come out and share your surf fishing
expertise and help cast a line of caring. To reserve a surf
fishing beach chair for the Governor's Cup please phone Greg
Kucharewski, 908/899-8874 (leave message & phone #).
"BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN"
A workshop for women will be held the weekend of Friday to Sunday, October 18-20, 1996 at Brigantine, NJ.
Course Descriptions are: Saltwater Fly Fishing, Surf Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Clamming & Crabbing, Duck Hunting, Small Motor Boat Operation, Bay Kayaking, Bird Watching, Coastal Ecology, Surfing, Rowing, Seafood Preparation, and Outdoor Photography. Marie Frolio, will be a lead instructor for this course. For more information please phone Larry Sarner, NJ Marine Education, 609/748-2031
DIVISION OF FISH, GAME, & WILDLIFE
Family Cane Pole Fishing Sponsored By the Division of New Jersey Fish Game, & Wildlife, at Pequest Trout Hatchery & Natural Resource Education Center Saturday October 5, 1996.
MANASQUAN FISHING CLUB
Manasquan Fishing Club Big Sea Day Fishing Contest a huge success thanks to the dedicated members of the Manasquan Fishing Club, Local Merchants and Joe Beyer, Event Chairman.
Shore Surf Club Annual Youth Fishing Tournament:
Once again the Shore Surf Club of Point Pleasant will celebrate their annual Youth Fishing Awards Ceremony. The awards ceremony will be held at the Point Pleasant Elk's Lodge 11: a.m. Sunday, September 15, 1996. Youngsters entered in the tournament fish during the months of July and August and submit their weigh-in slips to local tackle dealers. A good time is celebrated at the Elk's Lodge along with prizes donated by local merchants. A new rod and reel combo is made available through the Shore Surf Club's Aluminum Can Recycling program. For more information please phone Joe Scutro, Youth Tournament Chairman, 908/840-4451.
5th ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT: Sunday, October 6, 1996, Island Beach State Park. Tournament is family oriented and will have learning exhibits. A Surf Fishing Clinic will be held the morning of the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament and distance surf casting will be demonstrated by expert surf instructors. Check local tackle dealers for registration cards to sign up for this great family surf fishing tournament. Conrad Treusch, JCAA member involvement coordinator, at 908/506-6565 or 908/255-3622.
New Jersey Beach Buggy Association held it's 4TH Annual Junior's Surf Fishing Tournament, Sunday, September 15, 1996, at Island Beach State Park. Children started fishing at 8:00 a.m. and won prizes for their surf fishing efforts. The New Jersey Beach Buggy Association hosts this event every year and the members of NJBBA focus on teaching children the basics of surf fishing.
Be Safe - Enjoy Fishing !
Greg Kucharewski, a member of the Shore Surf Club, is the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Director. For information on aquatic youth education material write to: J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee, 1201 Rt. 37 East, Suite 9, Toms River, NJ 08753 or phone the J.C.A.A. office at 908/506-6565 voice mail box #1
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