JANUARY

2007

NEWSLETTER

ACGFA, P.O. Box 2001, St. Augustine, Fl 32085

President: John Jordan - Vice President: Joe Noda

Treasurer: Linda Manucy - Secretary: Anita Pierce

Directors: Donna Frantz, Bert Walton, James Manucy,

Ruth Jordan, Stephanie Burt, and Dave Bruster

Newsletter Editor: Jim Blalock - Phone & FAX (904) 471-2730

Jim’s e-mail: jimreneb@bellsouth.net

ACGFA Web Site Address: acgfa.com

Raffle: Due to the “Basket of Cheer” and Santa, there was no raffle last month. Watch for next month’s raffle, . Dave Russell and Bob Swann say they will start the new year out right. This will be a great raffle.

Membership Drawing: At the Christmas Party, the $300 winner was Jimmy Tedder. Again there were several names drawn that were not there. It pays to attend the meetings and parties. Be at the next meeting for the $100 drawing. You must be present to win!

Snacks: Joel & Carmel Cunningham will provide the snacks at this month’s meeting.

Membership Information: NOTICE: Membership year is June 1st thru May 31st. Dues are $50.00 for a family and $30.00 for individual memberships. After December 1st, new members can join for the remainder of the year for ½ price. Membership forms are also available on the web site (acgfa.com). Guests are always welcome.

^{2007 Club
Activities Calendar:}^{Copy attached. The next Board Meeting will be Thursday,
January 25th starting at}^{7:00 p.m.}^{at the}^Salt^Run^{Community Center}^{(the old Lighthouse
Restaurant in}^Lighthouse^Park^{). All Board and Committee Meetings are open to
our membership. Your support is
welcomed.}

^{Fishing
Information}

Kingfish Challenge, July 6 thru 8, 2007: The tournament committee has kicked off the Kingfish Challenge Tournament sponsorship sales. This is the major fund raiser for the club. The tournament information is available on the web site (acgfa.com).

December Angler-of-the-Month: There were 14 entry cards from 8 anglers this month. Congratulations again to Angler-of-the-Month Bob Swann. This is his second Angle-of-the-Month Award this year. Bob caught 8.19 lb and 8.00 lb Red Snappers (1^st & 2^nd Place Mens and 1^st & 2^nd Largest of Month) for a total of 350 points. Great job Bob. Complete results are enclosed. Cut-off was November 30th thru December 30th.

Spring Kickoff Tournament: The Spring Kickoff Tournament starts February 1st and ends March 31st. This is an inshore tournament for Redfish, Flounder, Trout (closed February 1st thru 28th), Drum (Pompey and Black), Sheepshead, Pompano, and Whiting. This is a points tournament and a total of $600 will be awarded to the 1st ($300), 2nd ($200), and 3rd ($100) place top anglers. Entry is $10 per adult angler and $5 for junior and small-fries. Each entry card must be plainly marked for the “Spring Kickoff” or it will not count for the tournament. Complete rules are enclosed.

In-Club Tournament Director: Our thanks go to Wlilliam (Will) Jackson who has volunteered to be the In-Club Tournament Director. Give Will your suggestions for in-club tournament improvements .

Message from the President

It’s an exciting time of year. Before leaping forward – stop – and give your family members a hug. Our hearts go out to the families that lost loved ones last year.

John

WANT ADS:

Committee Chair Position: Your monthly pay will depend on your qualifications. Your pay raises will depend on your ability to perform. In both cases, there will be lots of $00000's in your check. Job descriptions:

KFC ADVERTISING SALES. Flexible hours for self-motivating sales person(s). Must be familiar with Kingfish Challenge contracts. Details available at General Meeting.

SALES CHAIRPERSON: T-shirt sales: Looking for two very personable, friendly, sales oriented people. Maybe a couple, work as chair and co-chair. Work together as a team to sell t-shirts and other merchandise at membership meetings and other club functions. Involves moving and storing merchandise between meetings. Being accountable for money and merchandise, make recommendations for orders. NEED IMMEDIATELY!

CLUB REPORTER: Media promotions Publicity Chairperson: Involves working with local news papers and other media providing monthly club news, web site articles and special program information. Make sure all monthly meetings are listed in The Record prior to that meeting.

FOR SALE: If space permits we will print your items here!

1989 Sport Craft 23” 2”. All Electronics stay with boat. 2000 Year 225 Evinrude Motor,

400 Hrs. 2 Axle aluminum Float-on Trailer. $12,000 or OBO. – Call Jack Blocker

904-824-4069 or 904-669-5070