Although this is a little late, I still wanted to keep members up to date on the meeting\Lake selection picks for 2012.
Roughly, 2 weeks ago, I attended the monthly SJBCA 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting down at the 4th Ward Clubhouse (2.0 miles pass Parvin State Park)
Turnout was good with 19 Bass Clubs reps attending.
SJBCA Officers and Bass Clubs in attendance: Fred Lentz- President (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) Joe Hoban- 1st Vice President (South Jersey Bass Stalkers) Rob Kunze- 2nd Vice President (Cumberland County Bassmasters) Gary Corliss- Treasurer (4th Ward Bass Anglers) Al Franchetta- Secretary (Cumberland County BassMasters) No Show Steve Steinmetz- Tournament Director (Pine Cone Anglers) No Show Carmen Bersani- Director 1 (Happy Hooker Bassers) Mike Graham- Director 2 (4th Ward Bass Anglers)
There were 19 Clubs in attendance.
*Approval of September 21 & October 12, 2011 minutes as documented in handout.
Officers Report:
* Secretary: No Report
* Tresurer Report: Report on Funds and account Balance.
* Tournament Director: BigFred filling in for Steve Steinmitz
* Recap Bass Bowl Tournament Results and the numerous Gigantic weighs brough in
* Continuing collecting Lure Donations for Tackle Box at the Next Flea Market (3- Freshwater & 3- Saltwater) [/b]
* 1st Director: Carmen
- Nothing new to report on.
* 2nd Director: Mike G.
- Nothing new to report on.
* 2nd Vice President: Rob K.
- Nothing new to report on.
* 1st Vice President: Joe Hoban
- Nothing new to report on.
*President: Big Fred Lentz
- Discuss SJBCA 2012 Club Lake Selection process.
- Update on the New Salem Canal Boat ramp project along with still awaiting Alloway Lake possible Permit process\fees
- Update on Sunset Lake and Prospertown Lake Dam officially drained due to Hurricane Irene and subsequent heavy rains during months of August and September.
Committee Reports:
Audit Committee- Ray Lessard, John Sullivan, and Mike Riordano. Nothing New to Add
Scholarship Committee:
Carmen Bersani , MaryAnne Franchetta, and Greg Lentz.
- Nothing new to report.
- Discussions for 2012 Scholarship process - Scholarship forms found up on SJBCA Website www.sjbca.org
Flea Market Committee: Carmen Bersnai, Joe Hoban, Al Franchetta, & MaryAnne Franchetta
* Follow-up with Millville Elks Club on verifying Sat. March 3, 2012 date to be held.
* Update on Vendors
CLUB Business:
* Review Sporstmens Jamboree and Pine Hill Harvest-Fest *
Association Business:
Old Business:
* N/A
New Business:
* Decide on Food and approve expenses for December Holiday meeting.
* Draw winner of clubs who donated lures for the fishermen's flea market (time period to be determined and winning club has 2012 dues paid by association)- Note: This was tabled till 2012
* 2012 Tournament picks for Open and WMA Lakes (Clubs can submit club tournament schedules for conflict list)
Good of the Association:
* N/A
50/50 Raffle (to pay for the snacks)
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Next Meeting:SJBCA Holiday Party * 8pm, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at the 4th Ward Clubhouse located down past Parvin State Park
Future Meeting:Wed, December 21st, 2011 Some of the items on the agenda will be:
* Nominations for Officers (President, 2nd VP, Treasurer, Tournament Dir, Directors 1 & 2)
* Initial nominations for annual youth activity awards
* Initial submissions for annual fishing excellence awards
* Continue planning for fishermen's Flea Market
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So in summary and important dates to remember:
- As of November 21, 2011, I was informed that we receieved all of the Lakes that we requested for our 2012 schedule. Outside of swapping Rainbow and the Union Lake Club dates, we are looking good to go. Fishing Alloway Lake is still uncertain as No new information came from the November 16, 2011 SJBCA meeting.
* There has been some interest in SJHT possibly being affiliated with the FedNation. As I speak, more information is being gathered along with the potential cost. Understanding that the club has grown dramatically in the nature of anglers and there larger size bass boats, I'm open for discussion from fellow members in the feasability of undertaking this task and all that goes into it. (This is where comments\recommendations from the existing members is so important) Hint... Hint!!!
* As was stated in an earlier thread (ie. Jackson and Dan), there are a couple of Winter League Tournaments being hosted around the South Jersey area. With the weather being so mild and temps cooperating, I see no reason to stop fishing. Anyone looking for a partner(s), reach out to existing club members as this is a perfect opportunity to shard tips and techniques. Heck.....word on the street is that the fishing has been pretty good as the winter rolls in. Go Figure!!!
* As we all somewhat venture out and about with the family, shopping and taking in the scenes of the Holiday season, always be mindful and greatful for what you have. There is alwyays someone else maybe a little less fortunate than me and you.
* Keep checking the website as new information and site maintanance is always being done behind the scenes.
* Any SJHT member is welcome to attend, meet up, or travel down with me to the monthly SJBCA meetings. The inner and outer workings is open to anyone interested in learning more about these meetings.
* Meeting was adjourned around 9:35pmish
That's about it!!
Tightlines,
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 01/19/2012
BN06, President
Just understand, as I'm still awaiting reply from the NJ Fed. Nation President\Exec. Director, when one fishes the Fed, they're either classified as a Boater or as a Non-Boater. An angler has to choose\select which one they'll be.
Here is a general link to there stated Rules, Application, along with Draw Formats for Tournaments. I have requested further clairfication on some general issues, but this will give those interested a quick look and feel if this is right for you.
Thanks for posting BN. I think I was a little confused how this trail works. I got some reading to do during my PM calls!I may have to retract my opinion after reading, haha.
Just a reminder, there will be a SJBCA Meeting this evening down at the 4th Ward Clubhouse roughly 2 miles south of Parvins Lake. This is there Christmas Party with Food and Beverages provided.
Unfortunately, I will not be attending but Jimbo has stepped up as filling in for the club. If anyone else is interested or able to also attend, please say so.
Note: Please make sure you sign the SJBCA Book to record our attendance under SJHT section.
Tonight's meeting will feature Lee Widjeskog of the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife's Bureau of Land Management. (His group maintains & improves NJ WMA's south of the Mullica River. Lee also has some involvement in land acquisitions. He is retiring soon so this will likely be the last time he speaks in front of our group). This will be his last meeting as he is retiring at the end of the year and he'll be providing Lake information updates along with the completion of the New Salem Canal Boat ramp.
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 12/21/2011
BN06, President
Anyone looking for a partner(s), reach out to existing club members as this is a perfect opportunity to shard tips and techniques. Heck.....word on the street is that the fishing has been pretty good as the winter rolls in. Go Figure!!! 
