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by Rich Esposito
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association September 2001 Newsletter)
Although this year’s Fluke
Tournament has come and gone, I’d like to take one more opportunity to thank all the
sponsors for their generosity, for without their donations, this event could never reach
the magnitude that it is. From Resorts Casino Hotel, Cobia, Yamaha, Penn Reels, Boaters
World, Raymarine, Canyon Gear, The Fisherman, The New Jersey Angler, Reel Saver, and
everyone I may have forgotten, I’d like to say thanks on behalf of all those who
entered the tournament. I’d also like to extend a word of gratitude to all the
volunteers who donated their time and effort behind the scenes, especially Tournament
Chairman Rich Pasko and Office Manager Phil Celmer.
Although we are in the midst of our
summer hiatus of monthly meetings, the next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday
night, September 25th, there are a couple of issues that need to be addressed.
First, we are taking nominations for the Sportsperson-of-the-Year. We invite all clubs to
submit the name or names of persons that should be considered for this award. We will be
setting up a nomination committee who will be reviewing these nominations, and the results
will be posted in the September newsletter and then voted on at the meeting on the 25th.
This leads me to the second issue, which is the Sportsperson-of-the-Year Dinner/Dance to
be held on October 28th at Crystal Point Marina.
I am pleased to announce that Senator
Jon Corzine is schedule to this year’s keynote speaker. There will be dancing with a
DJ, along with a Silent and a Chinese Auction. A fun time is guaranteed, and we are
looking for all member clubs to sponsor a table and to help with securing door prizes and
auction items for this event. Now is time for all member clubs to join together to make
this event a success and stop relying on the same individuals year after year. We need
your support and we need it now! This year’s chairman is Vice President Tom Siciliano
and I will be the co-chairman. You can contact either of us, or call the JCAA office, if
there are any questions, or if you would like to volunteer to help with putting this
affair on. Please look out for the invitations that will be mailed to all member clubs,
and please return them as soon as possible, along with your remittance. I again would like
to stress that we are counting on the support of all member clubs.
The New Menhaden Protection Bill
S2252 passed through the assembly. This is clearly a victory for our side. The next step
will be to see that the Senate passes this bill. I strongly urge everyone to contact their
senators and insist that they support Bill S2252. If anyone needs to know who their
senator is, please call the office and we will provide you with the necessary information.
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