September 9, 2019 Minutes
ABSECON SALTWATER SPORTSMEN
MINUTES
September 9, 2019
The meeting was brought to order by President Jim Van Daley with a salute to the flag and a moment of silence. Minutes from the August 26, 2019 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was read and approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
TRUSTEES: No report.
GACF: Nothing new, meeting scheduled September 18.
TOURNAMENTS: No new weigh-in slips for perch or striper.
SUNSHINE: Dr. John Glassy is fighting cancer. Need to send him a card from the club. Frank Elbertson is doing OK but still fighting cancer.
FEDERATION: There will be a meeting on September 13.
NJ MARINE FISHERIES: Lou went to the last meeting and there were 3 options for 2020 striper: 1 – no change; 2 -18% commercial, -20% residential; 3 -1.8 % commercial, -18 % residential. Meeting to discuss will be held September 14.
HOOKED ON FISHING: No report.
WEBSITE/FACEBOOK: No report.
COMMUNICATIONS: Bank statements. Renew charity registration. Tickets to Jersey Shore boat show.
MEMBER APPLICATIONS: No new applicants.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Day on the Bay was a success. Lots of fish were caught and the kids had a great time. BBQ was good and medals were presented to all the kids. Dave will contact Jen Price to get pictures. All T-Shirt and Raffle money is in.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
PICNIC: Lou gave a report. Around 65 people attended. The food was great and the music was good. It was suggested that 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place ribbons be put in front of the winning desserts. Ran out of soda, water, & eggs to bread the fish.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: None.
Next meeting: Monday, September 23 at 8:00 PM. Note meetings will be down to once a month at 7:30 PM starting October 14.
Minutes recorded and respectfully submitted by Bob Cusack, Secretary.
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