By Greg Kucharewski
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association - November 1996 Newspaper)
Young angler promotions supplied by STREN FISHING LINES and support material from the Future Fisherman Foundation's "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" program added to this years success at the J.C.A.A. Youth Education booth. Over 250 children learned about knot tying and drug awareness at the Governor's Fifth Annual Surf Fishing Tournament. Children that tested their knot tying skills at the Jersey Coast Anglers Association's Youth Education booth had plenty of prizes. Children that learned the improved clinch knot received a goody bag containing "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" pamphlets and decals Stren Fishing Lines youth angler support material, The Fisherman Magazine and their choice of "Say No To Drugs" awareness promotions.
Dr. Eleanor Bochenek, Marine Agent for New Jersey Sea Grant and the Jersey Coast Anglers Youth Education Committee is in the last stages of completing the saltwater resource fishing guide to complement the existing freshwater Pathway To Fishing program. The saltwater fishing guide is part of a project to teach students how to fish for saltwater species of fin fish and protect our aquatic environment offshore.
Through the fund-raising efforts of the Jersey Coast Anglers Association's "Kids Wish 'N To Go Fish 'N" donation canister campaign a $148.00 donation will be sent to The Valerie Fund, to take children with cancer to Camp Happy Times, so they may go camping and fishing.
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association's Youth Education Committee will establish a youth fishing and aquatic education network through member clubs in the J.C.A.A. The purpose is to have member organizations of the J.C.A.A., mail or fax youth fishing information to our office so that their youth & family fishing activities will be published in the J.C.A.A. newsletter. Several member clubs in the J.C.A.A. work hard to promote youth and family fishing and should be recognized for their accomplishments. The J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee can help provide banners, posters, fishing rods & reels, and a variety of other support material for youth and family fishing events.
LOOKING FOR A SPONSOR
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s Youth Education Committee is looking for a corporate sponsor to help fund our safe boating campaign for 1997. The corporate sponsor will help offset the printing cost of 50,000 bumper stickers that will be used to increase awareness about safe boating. The 1997 safe boating slogan is STAY AFLOAT DON’T DRINK & BOAT. This will be part of our promotion for the Future Fisherman Foundation’s "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" 10 year anniversary.
Long Branch Middle School
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s Youth Education
Committee will support the Long Branch Middle School and assist
educators at the school in providing an aquatic education
program. Seventh grade teacher Mrs. Beales, also received
information concerning the Future Fisherman Foundations
"Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" program that will be
introduced at their school.
Outdoor Sportsmen Show
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association's, Youth
Education Committee, will be featuring special youth education
seminars at upcoming sportsmen shows. Participating merchants at
the hunting and fishing expositions will offer special promotions
at their booths for children attending the Jersey Coast Anglers
Association's, Youth Fishing Seminars. Parents are also welcome
to attend.
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
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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