YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
By Greg Kucharewski
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association - June 1997 Newspaper)
Crabbing Seminar
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association Youth Education Committee will host a crabbing seminar at the Jersey Coast Anglers Association's Fluke Fishing Awards Ceremony, held at Island Beach State Park.
Grant Received From Outdoor Technologies Group
The Jersey Coast Anglers Association was presented a $1000.00 Aquatic Environmental Grant for the Fish It Out project that was held at Husky Brook Pond, Fort Monmouth, NJ. The Aquatic Environmental Grant was submitted July 96. Included in the Fish It Out mail in packet was documentation that contained photographs of the event held at Fort Monmouth. Approximately 70 people participated in the week long event, working during their lunch hour to clean debris from in and around Husky Brook Pond. A disabled ramp was decided on last year but funds were limited. Now we are able to go forward using the $1000.00 for disabled access at Husky Brook Pond and a 12' by 16' deck that disabled anglers can fish from.
FREE FISHING DAYS IN NEW
JERSEY
National Fishing Week, June 2 - 6, 1997
Free Fishing Days in New Jersey are Saturday & Sunday June 7, & 8, 1997. 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 week long celebration of National Fishing Week. Member clubs that wish to conduct a National Fishing Week program can request information from the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee. Please phone in the number of participants in your National Fishing Week event to the J.C.A.A. office so that we can include your fishing clubs accomplishments in the J.C.A.A. newsletter. All J.C.A.A. National Fishing Week participant totals will be calculated and counted in for a grand total.
Also during National Fishing Week, if your club would like to make a donation for children with cancer that want to go fishing. The J.C.A.A. is supporting the Valerie Fund's Camp Happy Times for young patients with cancer and blood disorders in New Jersey. Camp Happy Times was opened in 1983 and has provided vital psychological boosts for many children and their families since. Camp Happy Times is a one-week camp for children 6-16 living in or being treated in New Jersey. All of the children have or have had cancer. Young adults who are over 16 can join the Junior Counselor Program for ages 17-20. The activities include swimming, boating, fishing, sports, arts and crafts, and creative expression. The lakes and fresh air of the campgrounds are most appealing. If you or your fishing club would like to send a donation to the Jersey Coast Anglers Association's, office for this worthwhile youth fishing program. Please send a check or money order care of J.C.A.A. Youth Ed., 1201 Hwy. #37 East, Suite 9, Toms River, NJ 08753 or see A BOARD MEMBER at the next J.C.A.A. meeting. Please contact Greg Kucharewski, "Kid's Wish'N To Go Fish'N" 908/840-9197 for more information.
Flyrodders Donate Equipment for Youths
Members of the Atlantic Saltwater Fly Rodders have donated two saltwater fly fishing outfits and volunteered to refurbish old saltwater fly rod equipment for the Jersey Coast Anglers Association's Youth Education Committee. The saltwater fly fishing will be used to demonstrate the joy of saltwater fly fishing to youngsters. Thank you to the members of the Atlantic Saltwater Fly Rodders for taking an active roll in promoting saltwater fly fishing.
Clean Ocean Action Student Summit
Over 300 students will visit Sandy Hook State Park on May 22, 1997 to participate in the Clean Ocean Action Student Summit. Many fishing and Aquatic Education Workshops are planed for the day. The Jersey Coast Anglers Association will be represented by the J.C.A.A. Youth Education Committee. Greg Kucharewski and Dr. Eleanor Bochenek are scheduled to present an Aquatic Education Program that includes saltwater fishing for approximately 60 students.
Little Silver Lake Cleanup a Great Success
Members of the Shore Surf Club, Point Pleasant Beach volunteered to clean up Little Silver Lake on Sunday, April 20th. Several club members worked a good part of the morning to help restore the beauty of Little Silver Lake.
Aquatic Education Workshops
Please keep in mind the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife is conducting free Project Aquatic Wild workshops for educators. To learn more about how to register for this worthwhile learning experience, please phone Larry Sarner, NJ F,G&W, - 609/748-2031.
Ocean Institute At Sandy Hook
Workshop for teachers and student programs. Contact David Grant, Box 533, Sandy Hook, NJ 07732 Phone: 908-872-2284.
YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITY
BULLETIN BOARD
Children Go Fishing
Members of the Silverton Fishing Club are coordinating a party boat fishing trip for foster children. The Jersey Coast Anglers Association's Youth Education Committee, will support their efforts by providing materials and information from the "Hooked On Fishing Not Drugs" program.
"Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" 10 Year Anniversary Clip art will be available at our next scheduled meeting. You are welcome to incorporate the clip-art in your clubs newsletter or promotional material
BE SAFE - HAVE FUN - 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