Wednesday, February 5, 2014

2013 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet


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President Dave Mills called the meeting to order at 8:00PM on January 31 just as Mariner Sands Country Club staff was serving the Caesar salad.  106 members, sponsors, friends, and guests turned out to celebrate SSC’s 2013 award winning boats, captains, mates, and anglers.
 
First he called for new members to stand to be recognized
 
Then he recognized member boats Bone Shaker, Challenge, Showtime! and their owners and crews who had won nearly every  major tournament this winter season between Ft. Pierce and Jupiter including the Pelican Invitational, Pirates Cove Classic, SSC Light Tackle Tournament, Sailfish Point, Treasure Coast Championship, and Jupiter Billfish.
Further, winners were congratulated for winning the Stuart Sailfish Club tournaments for this year:
SUMMER CLASSIC
Junior Division – Jon Fogel
Men’s Division – JJ Davison & Dustin Hicks
Ladies Division – Nicole Mueller
Polly Whippen Award – Jodi Fogel
Top Small Boat – Prime Time, Capt. Tom Wichers 
Jr. Angler Tournament
OFFSHORE:
Kingfish - Derek Sherz
Dolphin - Chase Franco
Bonita  -  Chase Franco
Ted Glasrud Perpetual Outstanding Junior Angler Award -Derek Sherz
Outstanding Offshore Angler – Ethan Milton
Peewee Division (6 & under)
Kingfish - Bentley Forester
Bonita – Bentley Forester
Outstanding Peewee Angler - Bentley Forester
INSHORE:                             
Snapper - Baylor Bullock
                           
Trout –   Baylor Bullock      
Catfish – Lindsay Carnes                
Ladyfish – Morgan Carnes
Outstanding Inshore Angler – Baylor Bullock 
MEMBER’S TOURNAMENT – This is a team tournament
Billfish Category – Team Base Camp
Gamefish Category – Team Lo Que Sea (Not SSC member boat, but chartered by SSC Members Rob & Patti Miller)
Top Boat – Team Bone Shaker - Joe Lehner
Outstanding Adult Angler – Wyatt Hendry on Base Camp
Outstanding Junior Angler – Heather Milner on No Worries
 
Light Tackle Tournament
DAILY AWARDS
1ST DAY – Lo Que Sea
2ND DAY – J-Hook
3RD DAY – Challenge
TOP MALE ANGLER – Joey Belton
(Most releases total)
TOP FEMALE ANGLER – Christy Crews
(Most releases total)
TOP MEMBER ANGLER – Fred Hardwick
(Most releases overall for a member angler)
FIRST PLACE OVERALL & TOP BOAT TEAM – Challenge
(Boat total releases)
TOP CAPTAIN – Jim Hardee (on Challenge) 
He then thanked some of the many volunteers who set up, clean up, stuff bags, get donors and otherwise make things happen for our events including Erica Long, Brett Schaming, Doug Lindsey, John Milroy, Betty Olliges, Betsey Riley, Sarah Wichers (trophies), Artie Orlandi, Don Wilson (trophies), and Martin Kurtz. 
All attendees thanked the many sponsors who make this club possible. Please visit our sponsors who are listed on our web site whenever you can use their services. 
Dave, then called for a short business meeting to elect and install the board of directors for 2014 as follows: 
Outgoing Officer 1st VP, VJ Bell
Retiring Board Members:  Joe Yeni & Curt Croteau 
Nominees from Nominating Committee chaired by Dave Powell for directors are: (existing BOD members)
Dave Mills, Dave Powell, Andy Kubiak, Tim Bausch, Butch Bayley, Erika Long, Dick Roland, Neil Subin, Bill Whippen, Don Wilson, Liz Cordier, James Ewing. Martin Kurtz, Jim Weix, Artie Orlandi, Brent Kane – New , Rob Miller – New, Tom Dyer – New, Allison Wigley – New  
DaveP has moved to accept, a 2nd came from the floor, and a call for a vote brought a unanimous acceptance. 
Dave announced the officer nominations that will go to the board for a vote:
President – Open, Dave Mills acting temporarily
1st VP – Martin Kurtz
2nd VP – Dave Powell
Secretary – Open
Treasurer – Butch Bayley
Past President – Andy Kubiak 
Special thanks to Rules Committee and Team – Chairman Tom Wichers, Tim Bausch, Curt Croteau, Bill Whippen, Gene Detmer & Dick Roland-NA.
And thanks to Weigh Master - Jim Weix  
Lifetime members recognized include:
Gene Detmer, Dave & Jodi Mills, Tom & Sarah Wichers, Dean & Laura Crawford, George & Jilline Fearons, Jr., Patty Lambrecht, Neil Subin & Carla Subin, Ed & Willy Welter, Ted & Lynne Glasrud, Dave & Joyce Powell, Robert & Patty Miller, *Fred & Nancy Hardwick, Mary Bayley-Passed away Monday
*(New Lifetime Members as of 2013) 
Honorary Members for 2014:
(Defined as Non-voting, non-dues paying, non-office-holding member recommended by an officer and receiving unanimous approval of the Board of Directors.  Recognized as having made major contributions of personal time and service to the Club, directly or indirectly, over a long period of time.  Membership is reviewed/renewed annually.  New members receive membership certificate.)
Joe Lehner       Bonnie Powell     Ed Killer    Curt Whiticar
Jim Dragseth     John Whiticar      Capt. Ray Parker-Deceased   
Then, Dave delivered the following message to the membership: 
In reading through some of the historical documents recently as we prepared for our 60th anniversary of the LTT, an article written by Jan Fogt for the Stuart News in 1972 caught my attention. It starts out as follows: 
"Dr. Edgar Ernst, out-going president of the Stuart Sailfish Club,
blasted the community’s officials, businessmen, and individuals which profit and do not contribute to the Club’s winter and summer Fishing Tournaments. The event was the Club’s annual awards and installation dinner at the Captain’s Quarters Restaurant. 
Dr. Ernst said that in 1958, 15 realtors maintained sustaining memberships in the club and in 1972 there was only one. They said let the Club handle it while the entire community sat back and profited from the tremendous public relations job the Club’s tournaments do in generating income to other businesses in the community. It is ridiculous that a private club with a limited treasury should have to pay for awards and citations for more than 1000 vacationers."
Well, this is definitely NOT my message of today, for as you heard a little earlier, we have many very generous and loyal supporters from our business community who contribute 10’s of thousands of dollars to sustain this Club, and without their support, this prestigious 75 year old club would cease to exist. 
But, we clearly need more involvement and support from many of our members. As is often the case in clubs, less than 5% of our members carry the load for the other 95% of the members. We have several excellent and dedicated volunteers. But, after a while, they get tired and would like to just show up and enjoy the events and fish in the tournaments like others do. Additionally, the board and officers need new blood and new ideas. 
It’s YOUR CLUB! We encourage you to get more involved, volunteer to run a tournament, serve on the board, be an officer, serve on a committee. If you feel the club isn’t what you want it to be, or doesn’t offer you what you want out of it, get involved and change it. 
On the tables are sheets listing some of the things the Club needs. Please sign up for something you would be willing to do in the coming year. Leave them on the table and we’ll pick them up. We’re looking forward to working with you in the coming year. 
Following the business meeting, Andy Kubiak, Sarah Wichers, and Tish Gelineau presented awards to 2013 member winners. 
SPECIAL AWARDS FOR 2013
Outstanding Mate Award in honor of Ben L. Glaspey
(Underwritten by Vance Strausburg)
3 excellent nominees, Fred Taht, Kyle Francis, Marshall Busha 
Kyle Francis winner 
Sailfish Pendants –for 25 releases (partially underwritten by generous board member)
Fred Hardwick – 67 Releases –plus 1 diamond certificate
Jody Robinson – 27 Releases
Mark Schwartz – 30 Releases 
Diamond Certificates – 1 diamond for ea. add’l 25 releases
Michael O’Neill– 77 releases – 2nd Certificate
James Robinson – 137 releases – 4th Certificate
Fred Taht – 189 releases – 6th Certificate
 
Donna H Detmer Wahoo Memorial  Award
Perpetual Award and take home award
Patricia Miller – 45 lbs. 7 oz 
Polly Whippen Award awarded at the Ladies Tournament, must be a member to win, most Sailfish releases at LT.
Jodi Fogel 
Ted Glasrud Perpetual Trophy – Top Junior Angler is given out during the JAT, must be a member to win
Derek Sherz 
ANNUAL SAILFISH CLUB AWARDS 
2013 Sailfish Release (Total releases, dead & live bait): 
ADULT ANGLER
3rd Place –Mark Schwartz............................................... 18 releases
2nd Place – Fred Taht....................................................... 37 releases
1st Place– Fred Hardwick................................................. 54 releases 
LADY ANGLER
3rd Place – Jodi Fogel....................................... 7 releases
2nd Place – Nancy Hardwick............................................. 11 releases
1st Place Lady Angler – Jody Robinson.......................... 17 releases 
JUNIOR ANGLER
3rd Place – Jon Fogel........................................... 1 release
2nd Place – Ashley Dunnuck............................... 1 release (on time)
1st Place Jr Angler – Sean Dunnuck................................. 3 releases 
2013 Ed & Suzan Sellian Sailfish Release Award
Fred Hardwick.................................................................. 54 releases
(Note: This is on dead bait only) Perpetual Trophy and take home trophy 
Top Catch Awards
Adult ­Division
Cobia.................................... 34 lbs. 9 oz ......................... Nancy Hardwick
Dolphin................................ 40 lbs. 8 oz......................... Russ Wadill
Kingfish................................ 38 lbs. ................................ James Robinson
Tuna..................................... 26 lbs. 6 oz........................ Conrad Casselli
Wahoo................................. 45 lbs. 7 oz ………………Patty Miller
Pompano............................. 2 lbs. 5 oz............................   Erika Long
Junior Division
Dolphin................................ 10 lbs. 9 oz…………….Heather M Milner
Wahoo................................. 10 lbs. 5 oz…………….Melissa Fox
Tarpon................................. 30 lbs. .......................... Sean Dunnock
Red Fish............................... 3 lbs............................... Baylor Bullock
Trout.................................... 4 lbs. 3 oz……………..Baylor Bullock
Snook................................... 11 lbs. 2 oz..................... Baylor Bullock 
Top Private Boat (dead or live)
3rd Place – My Way................... 15 releases............ Conrad Casselli
2nd Place – Scurry Along.......... 50 releases........... Michael O’Neill
1st Place – Showtime!............... 134 releases........... Fred Hardwick 
Top Charter Boat (dead or live)
3rd  Place – BONE SHAKER, 72 releases
Capt. James Ewing
Owner Joe Lehner  
2nd Place – SEA CHECK,  88 releases
Capt. VJ Bell
Owners, Bob Green & Phil Anson 
1st Place – CHALLENGE, 130 releases
Capt. Jimmy Hardee
Owner Michael Fogel 
Outstanding Adult and Jr Angler
(Achieved by a point system combining releases, top catches, placing in club tournaments, etc.   This applies to both adult and Jr anglers)
2013 Outstanding Jr Angler
Sean Dunnuck........................................... 13 points with 3 releases 
2013 Outstanding Adult Angler
Fred Hardwick....................................... 50 points with 54 releases 
Andy then announced that our next event will be our General Meeting on Friday, February 28th  at Sailfish Marina at 6:00 PM – Guest Speaker Greg Moore talking about observers, IGFA Rules, and related subjects and the next board meeting will be Wednesday, February 19th.

60th Annual Light Tackle Tournament






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2013 – 60TH Annual Light Tackle Tournament was held Dec. 12-15, 2013. The tournament went back to one division since adding an Open Division last year did not bring more boats or anglers. 16 boats averaging 55 feet and 68 anglers released 212 fish. Having planned a big 60th anniversary celebration, we were hoping for more boats. It was a fun event anyway, as many people who had played a big part over the past several years attended. Included among the 20 or so honored were Jan Fogt, Kathy Garlington, Squeeky Kelly, Keith Carroll, Sandy Fogt, Sandy Thurlow, Curt Whiticar, Blaine Rhoads, Bob Barratta, Dave Berard, Boogie Warren, Dave Chasmar, Tom Chamberlin, and John Whiticar.

 Top boat was Challenge (24 releases) with Captain Jimmy Hardee, mates Terry Brennan & James Turner, and owner Michael Fogel. Anglers were Dave Berard, Jr., James Robinson, James Turner, Michael Fogel, and Steve Butcher. 2nd place went to Canyon Lady (18 release) and 3rd place to J-Hook (16 releases on time)
     
Light Tackle Tournament Winners
 
DAILY AWARDS
1ST DAY – Lo Que Sea
2ND DAY – J-Hook
3RD DAY – Challenge
TOP MALE ANGLER – Joey Belton
(Most releases total)
TOP FEMALE ANGLER – Christy Crews
(Most releases total)
TOP MEMBER ANGLER – Fred Hardwick
(Most releases overall for a member angler)
FIRST PLACE OVERALL & TOP BOAT TEAM – Challenge
(Boat total releases)
             TOP CAPTAIN – Jim Hardee on Challenge

See an album of pictures on Stuart Sailfish Club Pictures from our Home Page.


 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

2013 Members Tournament

Outstanding Jr. Angler
L-R Tom Wichers, Heather Milner, VJ Bell

Outstanding Adult Angler
L-R Tom Wichers, Wyatt Hendry, VJ Bell

Top Boat
Team Bone Shaker L-R Tom Wichers, Capt. James Ewing, Dave Powell, Joe Lehner

The 2013 Members Tournament held in November each year followed the same theme as last year whereas anglers brought in their fish to supplement options of hamburgers and hot dogs cooked and served by the members. And, we ate well.

 This is a team tournament and winners were:
Billfish Category – Team Base Camp – Capt. Gary Hendry
Gamefish Category – Team Lo Que Sea – Not SSC member boat, but chartered by SSC Members Rob & Patti Miller
Top Boat – Team Bone Shaker – Capt. James Ewing
Outstanding Adult Angler – Wyatt Hendry on Base Camp
Outstanding Junior Angler – Heather Milner on No Worries

 Congratulations to all!