President's Message
by Dave Griffin
Our next meeting on April 9, will mark our 5th year as a chapter of the MSSA. At
that first meeting we had 28 people in attendance. At our last meeting we had over 110! I thank all of the members for your support
of the chapter not only by attending meetings but for participating in our fishing trips & tournaments and the many hours of
volunteer work that many of you put into this group. Each year our fishing events get bigger & better. We're expecting 30 or
more boats this year in the Flounder & Spring tournaments & for the King Mackerel trip in October we've already taken reservations
for 20 boats. Check the 2003 Calendar of Events for these & other fishing trips. Have you checked our new website at
www.mssafrederick.com
Maureen Appleby & her brother John Zedler have put in many hours & done
a fantastic job setting this website up. The newsletter, calendar of events & other info is all there with much more to come.
Our goal is to have as many members as possible get their newsletter from the site thereby saving money for the chapter & time
for Maureen. If you have any questions or would like to add something, contact Maureen.
Winter is finally behind us & everyone should be getting their boats ready the season
ahead. Every year we schedule a shakedown cruise for those who are anxious to get out on the water. This year we'll meet at Sandy
Point on Sunday April 6. If you'd like to join us give me a call at 301-473-7135. There are more details for this elsewhere in the
newsletter. Hope to see everyone at the next meeting. Don't forget to register for the Frederick Chapter Flounder & Spring Tournaments
by the April meeting for the early bird rates. Happy Springtime to all! |
Next Meeting - April 9, 2003
Food will be available starting at 6:30pm, so come early.
Speaker Kerry Muse, Captain of the 48' Darlene II will be our speaker
this month. He is headquartered out of Deale & his website is www.bayfishing.net. He will be speaking on the upcoming spring
rockfish season. He has lived on the Chesapeake Bay for more than 50 years, is a member of the MSSA. MD Charter Boat Association,
& Upper Bay Captain's Association. He also has his real estate license & works with his wife, you guessed it, Darlene, when
he's not fishing.
Jerry Norton of Holy Mackerel Tackle will be at the meeting selling everything
from shads to reels. If you need it for rockfish they will have it on hand. They were a huge hit last year so bring some money to
stock up on those last minute items before the season kicks off April 20th. If you have a special request, call Jerry ahead of time
& he'll bring it to the meeting. His phone number is:
301-855-5945 or e-mail to:
Note: The
May Meeting will be held the 1st Wednesday, May 7th, due to MSSA Captian's Meeting in Annapolis the following week.
For Sale at April Meeting
Scotty Release Clips: $4.50 each
Umbrella rig storage bags: $13.50 each
Newsletter Items: for May are due April 20, 2003 Send to:
Frederick Chapter #22
Maryland Saltwater
Sportfishermen's Association
5430 Mt. Zion Road
Frederick, MD. 21701 |
Chapter Officer's
MSSA Frederick
President: Dave Griffin
Work: 301-473-7133
Fax: 301-473-7136
Vice President: Rob Pellicot
Home: 301-696-7851
Work: 301-662-5360
Secretary: Maureen Appleby
Home: 301-253-0539
Treasurer: Bob Pellicot
Home: 301-473-8506
Membership: Ken Wheeler
Home: 301-898-1034
Legislative Rep: Bill Johnson
Phone: 301-663-4802 or
410-326-1891
Last Month's Raffle Winners
Gordan Jernigan:
won the 50/50 valued at $167
Alan Mitchell: Rod
& reel
Marty Russell: Fighting
Belt
Matt Lacey: Waterproof bag
Directions To Meeting
From RT 15:
take 340W. for 2 miles to Mt Zion Rd. exit. Turn right at end of ramp. D&D is ¼ mi. on right
From 270S. of Frederick:
Take 270N to 70W Take 1st exit onto 340W Go 2 mi. to Mt Zion Rd
From 70E. of Frederick:
Take 70W to 340W. Go 2 mi. to Mt Zion Rd. D&D is ¼ mi. on right
The Official Chapter VHF Channel will change to 71 |
