Jacksonville Offshore Sport Fishing Club

JOSFC Regular Meeting Minutes

August 4, 2011

Meeting Chaired By:  President - Don Cook

Note Taker:  Secretary - Alison Thornton

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The meeting was called to order at 7:50pm.

Powderpuff tournament is Sunday August 7, 2011

Light tackle tournament is Saturday August 20, 2011

Rick Ryals will be at the next meeting, August 18 to give a light tackle seminar

Bottom Tournament is September 10, 2011

All fishing boards close on September 15, 2011

Board Nomination night is Thursday September 1, 2011

Banquet tickets are on sale  $40 each.  See board members for tickets

Charlie Hamaker announced that he will take the Hamaker trophy to put Eddie McGowans name on it for winning the GJKT.

RECALLS:
Mercury Verado Recall
Official Recall Notification U.S. Federal Boat Safety Act – Verado
L6 Shift Bell Crank Replacement

Models Covered Serial Number Or Year
200/225/250/275/300/350 SCi 1B812047 and Below
Please contact your Mercury Outboard dealer or call Mercury Outboard Customer Service at 1-920-929-5040              1-920-929-5040       between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM CST.

Yamaha Outboards. .Powerhead issues.  Serial number specific.
On F115 – 200’s
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/products/lifestylehome/home.aspx

HOSPITALITY

Chicken burritos, yummy!!   Thank you chefs Larry and Carol! 

GUEST SPEAKER

  Joe Kistel from TISIRI  http://www.tisiri.org/   announced that there is a lot going on in the reef world.     RECENT Placements:

23 miles SE of St. Augustine, 500 tons of concrete placed   
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New reef off Jax, 700 tons, concrete culverts placed last Thursday, July 28
Joe dove it today, already has sea bass, Triggers, and a bunch of fish already
(70’ water, 21 miles from Jetties)  Joe shared some pictures

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In 2009 Big box culverts – concrete, loaded with fish, coral and sponge growth.  Seabass, spade fish, flounder, and jewfish.
It is about a quarter of a mile SE of the other number above (also 21 miles from Jetties)

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St Augustine inlet – Bridge of Lions.. Sea Bass, Spadefish, Trigger

Joe said it’s exciting when you see all the stuff on the reefs placed, that means they are doing what they are intended to do!!!

Joe stated that TISIRI  is a 501c3 non-profit organization focusing efforts in reef creation, environmental conservation, and reef related education. TISIRI stands for “Think It, Sink It, Reef It”.  
They currently have 22 active permits to place reefs.  Visiting the placement sites, then have to present to the city, then get fiscal support.
Joe asked the JOSFC club if it is something that is an interest to the club.

Two grants in the past four years from state and city, very hard to get.  Cannot count on grants.  If a private corporation funds, they can name the reef for the company.   Cost usually around $100,000 to get a reef out and placed.

The TISIRI website has a map, click on it, shows what is on it and the GPS number.  Club member stated AWESOME Camera work on the website
http://www.tisiri.org/jacksonville-reef-map.html

Joe talked about the reef within three miles – needs a day to get visibility.  JOSFC to help.  Help find the site, help getting the TISIRI folks out there to check out the spot for the site, and help fishing a big company to help them out with setting the reef.. if anyone knows of a company that may be interested in helping out, financially supporting to get this done, please put in touch with Joe.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or phone 904-463-2727

TISIRI has two large vessels to sink  one is 200’ (size of The Anna).  They already have the tow taken care of.  This one will cost about $200,000 to place.   They have a good relationship with the Navy, hoping to maybe get Navy to help.

If you know anyone that can hook Joe and TISIRI up with the right people, please again let him know.  Very hard to get government grants.  

Very informative speech.. thank you Joe and TISIRI!

MEMBERSHIP

No new members tonight


FISHING  

Announcement  44 lb kingfish was caught off  Jax Beach Pier yesterday, even noting water temp cold at 74 degrees.

Judy Altman is the hostess for the Powderpuff tournament.  Greg read the rules.
Also discussion about the light tackle tournament

FISHING BOARD UPDATES
Tina Proescher        Ladies board        16.5 lb Cobia
Larry Hixenbaugh        Inshore board          1.2 lb Whiting
Ray Chauncy        Blue Water Board        10.5 lb Triggerfish
Alan Shepard        Mens Board              5.2 lb Jack Crevalle





TOPIC

Chris Rooney stated from the club bylaws, Article X – removal of officers, directors and members- Section 1 “Upon the recommendation of the majority of the board of directors subject to a majority vote of the general membership present at any regular meeting under Article IX any officer, director or member shall be removed from office and or expelled from the membership of the corporation”    PART B-  Malicious public embarrassment of any corporation member or guests.  PART C.  Public lewd or immoral conduct.     He brought this up due to Pat and Tammy McVea  (family membership) chose to keep the money from the ladies sailfish pot winnings and not throw the party in 2011- doing so put undue stress on the ladies party and other members of the club to make sure the party went on.   This has been a tradition for many years, and they tried to stop it.  Chris brought up to the members at the meeting that Mr McVea have his membership revoked.  Motion made, everyone was in favor to him revoked. No one opposed.  Motion carried.  McVeas are no longer members of JOSFC.

RAFFLE

Rod and reel, bucket, lures, hats, hooks, bags, lots of stuff !

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at  8:50pm

Respectfully submitted,

Alison Thornton
JOSFC Secretary