Dec 2013/Jan 2014 Newsletter

PO Box 510877 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

Next MeetingFriday January 3, 2014

6pm Cocktails 6:30 Meeting

City Hall AuditoriumPLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAG

KEY COLONY BEACH FISHING & BOATING CLUB December 6, 2013 MINUTES The December meeting of the Fishing & Boating Club was called to order on December 6, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commodore Bill Knickman then stated the purpose of the Club which is to promote fishing, boating and good fellowship among all members. The Commodore then welcomed all members back to KCB. Members were asked to keep Clyde Burnett in their prayers. The minutes of the November 1st meeting were accepted on a motion by Joe Schmidt which was seconded by Arthur Wilner and passed by the members.Treasurer Chick Lees was unable to attend the meeting. As a result, the Treasurer’s report will be presented at the January meeting. Special thanks to John and Carol Fruhmorgen for taking care of the food for this meeting as well as their helpers and to bartenders Jeff Ryder and Lyn Paterson. Vice Commodore Bob Warn stated that due to the success of the brunch at Little Palm Island last season, the Club will be holding another brunch at Little Palm next year on March 23rd. The price will be $87.00 which is all inclusive. Interested parties can sign up at the January meeting and remit payment at that time. We are looking to sign up at least 40 and up to 60 persons. A reminder that Boat US provides membership discounts. Anyone interested in a membership form should see Bob. Director at Large Jerry Ellis informed members that tickets for the New Year Eve’s Party are on sale tonight. Only 100 tickets are available and the event was sold out last year. Please sign up if you can help with the clean up the morning after the party. There will be a Marathon Lady fishing trip in March.

Fund Raising Director Tom Alferes reminded members that the money in the tip jar goes to replenish the bar stock and not to the bartenders; also, the 50/50 raffle helps support the Club so please purchase tickets. New members as well as old members are obligated to volunteer for at least one event so please sign up. Skinny Water. Don Palmer stated that the plaques in the back of the room had been updated for 2013. Anyone interested in learning how to fly fish should contact him or John Albin to set up an appointment. Tournament Director John Fruhmorgen welcomed a new sponsor – Florida Air Conditioning. The Angler of the Year was Steve Buckeridge who received a prize of $624. John then presented the prize money for the November results to the following anglers: Dave Burnet (Grouper), Darleen Cropper (Spanish Mackerel and Dolphin), Flo Herberholtz (Mutton), John Luciano (Cero), John Tyson (Wahoo) and Cheryl Tyson (Tuna). The winners of the Centennial Bank Mangrove Classic were Dave Burnet (1st Place), John Luciano (2nd place), and Jim Christ (3rd Place). If you have any items for the silent auction please contact John Fruhmorgen (813-263-9668) and he will pick them up. John then provided details of the Fraternal Tournament to be held on March 15th where 50% of the entry fees will go to the charity of your choosing. The named charities will receive a split of the proceeds on a percentage basis. There will be $3,000 in prize money and dinner will be held in the Moose hall. As always, check our website for a full listing of upcoming tournaments as well as a list of our sponsors. Kelly Grinder from the Wild Bird Center then addressed the group. She spoke of the background of the Wild Bird Center and its purpose and facilities located at Crane Point Hammock. Kelly left brochures for those interested. She also brought a raptor from the Center. John Tyson reminded members that fish were needed for the Clam Bake next year. Please clean and filet and pressure pack or freeze your catch. Sign up with John.

Commodore Bill Knickman informed members of the upcoming meeting of the Florida National Marine Sanctuary at the Islander Resort in Islamorada on December 10th at 9:00. Jim Teague has researched this issue and spoke to the membership on the issues. Comments from the public will be allowed and it is important that regular fishermen be heard so please attend if you can and speak up. Information on the Sanctuary and proposed no take zones can be found on Floridakeys.NOAH.gov. Past Commodore Bob Willey told members about a bus trip to go to the Miami Boat Show being held on February 13th (Premier Day). The bus will leave at 6:30 AM. More information to follow. Commodore Bill Knickman then made some closing remarks: annual dues are due by the January meeting; the KCB Boat parade will take place Sunday, December 8th – anyone interested in participating please see Tucker DeGraw; Captain Hooks is sponsoring a party at their facility for Club members on February 2nd. Bill then introduced Cody Nash a boat wiring expert and Mark from Marathon Boat Yards. A motion to adjourn was made by Tom Alferes and seconded by Rene Warn. The winner of the 50/50 was Ethel Alferes. Remember to visit our web site – www.keycolonyfishing.com – for information and events.

“From the Desk of the Commodore”

Happy Holidays to all our members. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Tickets for our New Year’s Eve party at Marble Hall are selling fast. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, contact Jerry Ellis (904-699-0352) as soon as possible as we are expecting to sell out. For any new members, this is a great after dinner party to celebrate the New Year. We provide a great DJ, the ice, the set ups, and the snacks. You bring your beverages of choice and anything else to make you happy. The cost is $10.00 and we also provide a large flat screen TV so you won’t miss the ball dropping in Times Square. We regroup at 9:00AM the next morning to clean up the Hall. Jerry Ellis is chairing the event and is looking for some help in decorating, setting up the hall and for the next morning’s clean-up. If you want to reserve at table, show up at Marble Hall at 3:00PM on New Year’s Eve. Just one more reminder that dues must be paid by the January meeting to maintain your membership. Once again we are planning a Ladies Day for all our great lady helpers and members. The destination will be the same as last year, Little Palm Island. Last year’s trip was a huge success and sold out very quickly. The trip is planned for March 23rd and we will be attending the Sunday Brunch. If you have never visited Little Palm Island for brunch, it is an incredible experience and all the members who attended last year, expressed the desire to return again this year. Because of the limited space available on the boat, we will have a signup sheet at the January Meeting and request payment to secure your reservation. The cost is $87.00 per person. For more information, please contact Vice-Commodore Bob Warn at (305) 289-8178. It is not too late to join up for the Tournament Program. See Tournament Director John Fruhmorgen for more information. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our January Meeting on January 3rd. Happy New Year, Commodore Bill

CHARITY SILENT AUCTION COMING SOON Please bring any items to our meeting or we will gladly pick them up. Just call us at 305-619-9906.Nows the time to clean out your closet and help local charities. Pictures-Kitchen items-Jewlery-Boating or Fishing gear-Collectables-Furniture-Electronics-Books-Paintings. Thanking you in advance, John & Carole Fruhmorgen

Membership Reminder Just a reminder that Membership Dues are payable at the January meeting. We all know that the Jan. meeting is very busy, so please be patient when submitting your dues. You will need to receive your 2014 sticker for your ID badge. Also, if there are any changes to your contact information, please let me know so that I can update your file. Remember to check in at the door and show your Membership ID. Any guests will need a name badge with their payment of $10. If you forget your ID, the people at the table will be able to check your membership and give you a handwritten name tag. If you mailed your membership dues, you can pick up a 2014 sticker for your ID at the membership desk inside the hall. Please be courteous to the volunteers checking at the door. Remember they are volunteers, and just doing what’s been asked of them. Everything moves much more quickly if everyone remembers their ID badges. Less to check, etc……… Looking forward to the beginning of our 2014 season. Happy New Year to all! Dee Settles Membership Secretary

PO Box 510877 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

2013-2014 Schedule

December 31st, 2013-New Years Eve PartyJanuary 1st, 2014- Clean up after partyJanuary 3rd- Regular meetingFebruary 7th- Regular meeting-Mable Hall and the

Conference RoomFebruary 17- Clam Bake 7th Street ParkMarch 7th- Regular meetingMarch 14th- Fraternal Classic Inshore Amateur

Tournament Captain’s MeetingMarch 15th- Fraternal Tournament and Awards

DinnerMarch 20th- End of the Season DinnerMarch 23th- Little Palm Island BrunchApril 4th- Regular meeting

Little Palm Sunday Brunch is scheduled for March 23,2014 at a cost of $87. per person which includes boat trip, Gourmet Brunch , all the champagne, Bloody Mary's or Mimosas you can drink and the tip. We will have a sign up sheet at the meeting and need payment at sign up.

Hats off to Dave Burnet winner of the Centennial Bank Mangrove Classic landing a whopping 4.2 Mangrove. John Luciano and Jim Crist came in 2nd and 3rd. Now’s the time to sign up for the upcoming tourneys. $50 will enter you into the upcoming tournaments and make you eligible for the Marathon Garbage Service prestigious award “Angler of the year” Jan Captain Hooks Mackerel Tournament Jan Florida Keys Air Conditioning Offshore tournament Jan Sparky`s Fish For Food (free to club members) Feb Centennial Bank Yellowtail Tournament Feb Franks Fish for Food (free to club members) Feb 3rd Generation Offshore/ Inshore Mix Mar Sanibel Glass & Mirror March Madness Mar 15 Fraternal Classic Inshore Tournament ($75 Entry fee) choose your charity Apr Collectors Corner Mangrove Snapper Mix Marathon Garbage Service (Anglers of the year prizes) The biggest snapper tournament ever held in Marathon will be the Fraternal Inshore Armature Classic that will be held March 15th. There will be an additional discount for early registration. Register in Jan. or Feb. and receive a $10 Captain Hooks Gift certificate that can be used for bait or tackle. Please register early. Here is the link to the site www.fraternalfishing.com Let’s Go Fishing John Fruhmorgen

SPONSORED TOURNAMENTS FOR JANUARY 2014

Captain Hook’s Mackerel Challenge

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2 n d p l a c e H e a v i e s t C e r o

2 n d p l a c e H e a v i e s t K i n g Florida Keys Air Conditioning Offshore Challenge

H i g h e s t % t o s t a t e r e c o r d o f f s h o r e f i s h

1 s t , 2 n d & 3 r d P r i z e s Frank’s Grill Fish For Food Tournament

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2014 Membership Application

Last Name First Check here if prior contact info is still current

Local Info: PO Box Street Address Telephone

Out of Town Info: Address Telephone

Cell Phone Email

Boat(s): Make/LOA/Name Months in KCB

Interested In Volunteering For:

$35 per person. Make checks payable to Key Colony Beach Fishing & Boating Club (KCBF&B). Either mail us this form with your check, or bring it to our next meeting. Dues must be paid by the January meeting to keep your membership current.

PLEASE MAKE OUT SEPARATE CHECKS FOR MEMBERSHIP AND FISHING TOURNAMENT

Name Address Telephone

Cell Email Address

Cost $50 for remaining months of tournament, including Angler of the Year

You may bring this tournament application to the next meeting or mail it in with a check to KCBF&BC, P.O. Box 510877, KCB, FL, 33051-0877

John Fruhmorgen, Tournament Director, 813. 263.9668 or rentals@keyshomeaway.com

2014 Tournaments Application

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