NOVEMBER  2007

NEWSLETTER

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

MAY 2007

 

President: Joe Noda - Vice President: Ray Lake

Treasurer: Linda Manucy - Secretary: Carolyn Emert

Directors: John Jordan, David Chapman, Bert Walton,

Ruth Jordan, James Manucy, and David ChapmanDonna Frantz

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

Jim’s e-mail: editor@acgfa.com

ACGFA Web Site Address: acgfa.co2006

NEWSLETTER

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

 

President: Donna Frantz  - Vice President: John Jordan

Treasurer: Linda Manucy - Secretary: Anita Pierce

Directors: Liana Chapman, Bert Walton, Joe Noda

 James Manucy, Ruth Jordan, and Pierre Pierce

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

Jim’s e-mail: jimreneb@bellsouth.net

ACGFA Web Site Address: acgfa.comm

Our Next Meeting is Tuesday, November 20th at the St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 1st St.  A map is available at acgfa.com.  Our meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless notified otherwise.  The Shriners have a very nice facility overlooking Moultrie Creek.  They have adequate parking across from the building and operate a bar for us with donations for Drinks @ $3.00 and Beer @ $2.00.  Social is at 6:30, meeting at 7:30.

Speaker:   Neal Armingeon, St. Johns Riverkeeper, spoke to us about their organization and their work on behalf of the community for clean and healthy waters in the St. Johns River, its tributaries and its wetlands. This months speaker was not firmed up when the newsletter went to press.

 

Our Next Meeting is Tuesday, July 18th at the St. Augustine Shrine Club, 250 1st St.  Our meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless notified otherwise.  The Shriners have a very nice facility overlooking Moultrie Creek.  They have adequate parking across from the building and operate a bar for us with donations for Drinks @ $3.00 and Beer @ $2.00 proceeds go to their Burn Hospitals fund.  Social 6:30 -  Meeting 7:30.


 

Last Month’s Meeting:  was the annual membership dinner and year-end awards. A complete list of awards are attached.  Dinner was a Steak Cook-out, and you cooked your own rib-eye steak.  There was also Hot Dogs available for non-steak eaters.  If you missed it shame on you.

 

 The best Fishing Cap awards were won by John Jordan (ugliest),  Donna Frantz (Most patriotic), Aaron ? and Dillon Drury (Best Classic Hats), and James Manucy (Funniest Act).  Honorable Mention to the Lady in Red Paula Fuller.  It was great.  Congratulations to all of those that wore their caps.

 

Membership Drawing:  Lucky John Baggott won the $150.  Be there this month to win $100.  You must be present to win. 


 

Club Shirts, Etc.:   Bill Kline will have ACGFA Shirts, Kingfish Challenge Shirts, Rig Bags, and Towels for sale. Buy now for the new fishing season. 

 

Raffle:   Dave Russell and Bob Swann had another great raffle which included; rods & reels, coolers, radios, bait motel, fish bag and gift certificates. I did not get the names of all the winners but winners included: John Coates, Evi Bruster, Rusty Russell, Drew Dillon, Rene Blalock, and John Baggott.  This month Dave and Bob will have another great raffle which may include Cooler, Lure Bags/Tackle Boxes, Rods & Reels and other great items. 

Next Month’s Meeting:  We will install our new club officers which are: President - Joe Noda; Vice President – Ray Lake; Secretary – Carolyn Emert; Treasurer – Linda Manucy; 4 Directors; John Jordan (Past President), David Chapman, Bert Walton, and Ruth Jordan, and Alternate Directors; Donna Frantz, and James Manucy. Many thanks to Carmel Cunningham, Robert Olsen, Pierre  and Anita Pierce who put their names on the ballot and have done a great job in the past. 

 

Also This Month:  We will be collecting non-perishable food items to distribute to local needy families. 

David and Liana Chapman have volunteered to donate a trukey or ham to put in each basket we put together.  Thanks David and Liana.  Those who bring items will receive one ticket for each item donated up to a limit of 5 tickets, i.e. 6 cans of meat, fruits or vegatables gets 5 tickets.  We will draw for five (5) - $20.00 gift certificates to local bait & tackle shops. This is a great win – win deal.

 

Snacks: Carolyn Emert provided Sausage Pileau, Green Beans, Biscuits and dessert.  It was great, thanks Carolyn!! This month, snacks (pulled pork sandwiches) will be provided by Jim Blalock.

 

Membership Drawing:  There was not a drawing in September so first we will draw for $100 then:  If a winner, we will draw for another $100.  If no winner we will draw again for $150. You must be present to win. 

 

Raffle:  Dave Russell and Bob Swann had another great raffle which included; rods & reels, cooler, and many other fishing items. The winners were: Ruth Jordan, Geoff Ashcroft, Ereck Brown, LeRoy Kinlaw, David Chapman, and Linda Manucy. This month Dave and Bob will have another great raffle.

 

Club Shirts, Etc.:   Wil & Teeka have some great colors now with new Sweat Shirts on the way. Fishing Hats are here. They have ACGFA Shirts and some Tank Tops, Kingfish Challenge Shirts, Rig Bags, and Towels for sale depending on what was left over from the Tournament. Teeka is taking special orders for Christmas gifts now.

 

Christmas Party - December 14th What a deal; great food, Santa, gifts for the kids, “basket of cheer”, and great raffle!!  Mark your calendar, the Christmas party will be Friday night December 14th.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be there.  The club will provide the meats.  Covered dishs and dessserts are brought by club members and are always great.  Bring your favorite vegetable, casserole, cake, pie, etc. This is a great event for all of us kids (young and old). We will have lists for sign-up and will need the names and ages of children for Santa.

 

 

OUTGOING PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Thanks to everyone for your support.  Thanks for stepping up and getting involved.  More member involvement means more fun for everyone. -  John

Fishing Information

 

 

JuOctoberne Angler-of-the-Month: Robert Olsen: Wow! TThere were only 437 entry cards from 19 4 anglers this month.   There were 4 species of fish entered. Congratulations to Ju October Angler-of-the-Month Robert Olsen who beat out Ereck Brown who also had 200 points but caught his Wahoo and submitted his entry later than Robert.  ne Angler-of-the-Month Max Pechstein.  Max  Robert caught a a 2.75 lbs Bluefish 6.50 lb Trout (1st place Mens & largest of the Month) for a total of 200 points. (1st place Juniors & 2nd Largest of Month), 3.50 lb Sheepshead (1st place Juniors & Largest of Month), & 3.68 lb Flounder (1st place Juniors & 2nd Largest of Month) for a total of 550 points.  Great job Max Robert.!!  Catches include cards received from June1st September 28th thru 30thOctober 25th. .  Cards received after October 25th June 30th will count for the July November Angler-of-the-Month.  See the complete list of cards turned-in attached.  Remember, Angler-of-the-Month is awarded 100 bonus points which count toward the Angler-of-the-Year.  Rule H-6 of the Fishing Rules is reprinted on the results this month. 

Please remember to complete all spaces on the entry form and mail it not more than seven (7) days after the catch.  We’ve had several late and/or with incomplete information. Read Section E of the Fishing Rules for Entry Form information.



Club Records:  There was a club records set during July that I overlooked :< ( .  Susan Hunter caught a 5 lb 13 oz Triple Tail on July 28th which beats the former record of 4 lbs 8 ozs set by Michael Chapman in March of 2006.  She earns the 100 point bonus and will receive recognition for breaking an ACGFA Club Record.  Great job Susan sorry it took so late to recognize it

 

Upcoming Tournaments and Events:  The In-Club Kingfish Tournament will be July 15th. Weigh-in is at the Marlin Scales from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  The Young Anglers Tournament  is July 1st thru July 31st.  Attached are rules.

 

KFC Tournament Entry Cards:  We will enter Kingfish caught during the Junior KFC.  We do not have Angler information available for Kingfish weighed in during the general tournament, so if you want your fish entered you need to submit a Fish Entry Card.  You can mail them or bring them to the meeting and we will accept them.

 

A reminder, only dues paid members may submit entries.  The “grace” period ended at the Membership Party.

 

Redfish Spots Tournament October 20th:  There were 4 Redfish entered. Winners were: John Jordan - First Place - 3 spots (earliest) $300; Ray Lake - Second Place - 3 spots $200; and John Baggott - Third Place - 2 spots $100. Jimmy Adlesperger also had a 2 spot fish but entered later than John.  Thanks go to Bert Walton and his crew who judged the tournament.

 

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (July 2006)

(The editor wrote this based on Donna’s input. Any mistakes or omissions are the editor’s)

 

Annual membership dinner and year-end awards:  Donna gave special thanks to David & Liana Chapman, Bill Kline, Bert  & Brenda Walton, John & Michele Waldron, John & Ruth Jordan,James & Linda Manucy, Pierre & Anita Pierce, David & Evi Bruster, Carmel Cunningham, and Stephanie Burt.  I’m sure there are others and they are appreciated and were not left out intentionally.  It was a great event!

 

Thank-you to all the members that assisted with the Kingfish Challenge Tournament!  This is only a 10 page newsletter so there is not room to list everyone that worked so hard.  We will have a recap at the July Meeting (July 18th).  Except for the weather, it went very smoothly and comments received were very good.

 

If you have not paid your 2006-2007 dues, they were due June 1st.  We have 51 Families paid, 24 Singles paid, and 5 Life Members.  Approximately 20 are new members.  Welcome aboard!  The bad news is there are 51 Families and 34 Singles who were members last year that have not renewed their memberships yet.  We need all of you back so please mail or bring your dues to the meeting.  Your fish don’t count if your dues are not paid.

 

Fishing First and Safety Always!

Donna

 

Standings as of October 25th: (Note: Ties will be broken in accordance with club rules at the end of the fishing year). 

     

      Angler-of-the-Year:Inshore:

     

      Small-Fry:       1st  Koby Waldron                  725 pts        Junior :     1st  Max Pechstein                   675 pts

                              2nd   John David Capo       150 pts                          2nd Blake Van Kirk                        525 pts 

                              3rd None                                                               3rd Brian Sousa, Jr                        175 pts 

 

      Women:          1st Charla Rudderow        325 pts        Men:         1st  Eric Pannone                     275 pts

                              2nd Amanda Thomas         225 pts                          2nd Robert Olsen                     225 pts 

                              3rd Ruth Jordan                 150 pts                          3rd John Baggott                     200 pts 

                                                                                               

      Angler-of-the-Year:Offshore:

     

      Small-Fry:       1st  Koby Waldron             425 pts        Junior :     1st  Steven Blalock                   500 pts

                              2nd Nykki Burres               75 pts                           2nd Brian Sousa, Jr                       325 pts

                              3rd None                                                                3rd Michael Chapman              300 pts

 

      Women:          1st Jeannette Moore          225 pts        Men:         1st  John Waldron                    525 pts

                              2nd Tie - Tammie Whitfield  200 pts                          2nd Tie - Taylor Rains              175 pts                                                  & Susan Hunter                                                           & Deedo Nelson                     

                       

      Boat-of-the-Year:  Offshore:                                                        Inshore:

                                    1st MEAT MERCHANT          325 pts              1st  LUCKY PIERRE               450 pts

                                    2nd Tie - SURVEYING DEEP 175 pts              2nd LIL DINGY                       225 pts                                                  &  RAINHANDLER                                  3rd  Tie - LIL PROWLER         175 pts

                                                                                                                                                                &  SEA POSSUM

 

      Conservation Award (Most Releases):  Leader – Max Pechstein – 5 Tarpon Releases