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The new committee
A new committee was elected on the 2nd of April 2012 at the AGM
David Boers (Chairman)
Gary Thompson (Vice Chairman)
Vernon Murray (Treasurer)
Carole Oakley (Secretary)
Steve Potter (Additional Committee Member)
Andrew Duncan (Additional Committee Member)
Members are all advised that a new Atlantic Boat Club Group has been set up on Facebook. Members are welcome to invite friends to join the Facebook group. Members and the public are also welcome to post whatever they like on this social networking site. A few photo’s have already been posted with some legends. A few events have already been posted as well. We sincerely hope this form of social networking will be a benefit to the club.
Outstanding Subscriptions
All members are reminded that the annual subscriptions were due at the end of March 2012.
Monthly payment of subscriptions
Those members who have not paid their subscriptions yet are welcome to approach the club manager to arrange payment on a monthly basis. The committee is looking at alternative ways, depending on the banking fees, to arrange monthly debit orders in future to all members who would like to make use of this facility in future.
Offshore League
The first leg of the off shore league, 14th April, was blown out – the 2nd leg is on the 5th May. All skippers are encouraged to participate in this exciting fishing event of the club. Should any member be interested in participating, please contact Dale Nicolay, our offshore league co-ordinator, on 083 228 6363 and he will try and find you a spot on any of the boats participating in the league if there is space available. Dale or Chris, the club manager, can be contacted at any time should you wish to find out more about fishing league. The club has won this league over the last 12 years and it will be a pity if the club does not keep that trophy at the club.
Guess what happens on Wednesdays
All members, family and friends are welcome to pop into the club on a Wednesday evenings where there is a promotional hour on drinks and meal specials from the Lookout restaurant. Spoil the family and get to meet your fellow club members. There is also the lucky draw at the club on the Wednesday evenings.
Bar meals from the LookOut restaurant
A reduced price menu on selected meals is available at the bar for all to come & enjoy during the day & early evening. Just ask the bar lady to place your order.
Looking for a function venue
The committee has decided at their last meeting that the club house will be made available as a function venue for members for birthdays, anniversaries and the like. Please contact the club manager to inform him if you interested and to find out mare what the club has to offer.
The long weekend coming up
Everyone, including friends and family are invited to the club where the club hosts a monthly Steak Night. The next ABC steak night is on the 27th April, the long weekend for those who are not going away, or those of you who have guests from out of town, why not bring them down to the club so that they can also enjoy the wonderful views and facilities the club offers. Please book early for catering purposes.
Darts
A darts board has been erected and the club has an official ladder. You more than welcome to use the facility at any time. There is a set or two available at the club however members are encouraged to bring their own set of darts if you serious about the game. If you interested to participate in the club ladder, just ask Chris to make a name tag for you and challenge those who are currently on the board. The rules are displayed at the clubhouse.
Kevin Hodgson
The club committee, on behalf of the members, would like to thank Kevin Hodgson for his gesture in writing off an amount of R8 000 owing to the club. Kevin, you motion is very much appreciated and thanks once more. Members are reminded to thank Kevin personally when they see him at the club next for this fine donation.
Western province Deep Sea Angling Association
The WPDSAA AGM is scheduled to take place on the 24th May 2012 and nominations for office bearers is called for including selectors. If anyone wishes to nominate themselves for the governing body, please do not hesitate to contact any of the club committee members of the club manager.
The weekend of 21st and 22nd April
A new and exciting fishing tournament is taking place at the club the weekend of the 21st April. The first leg is the Hammie’s Triple Tuna Challenge Invitational with some great prizes. Invites have been sent to all club members with Tuna boats to participate & RSVP are required by Thursday for catering purposes at the opening & closing functions.
Gordon’s Bay Offshore Classic
The traditional Gordons Bay offshore classic takes place from Sunday 22nd April through to Saturday the 28th April. If any of the skippers are interested in fishing this tournament, please feel free to contact Chris at the club for more details about this tournament.
Call for nominations
Should any of the members wish to fish in the following tournaments and obtain provincial colours, please contact the club for the necessary application forms: TUNA Nationals from Simonstown 14-19 May Re-called nominations close on Monday 16 April at 21h00..BOTTOM FISH Nationals from Durban 9-14Oct nominations close on Fri day 15 June
Fishing Board
All anglers are reminded to record fine catches on the fishing board at the club. Simple rules, all club members are eligible to be awarded the various trophies, the season runs from January to the end of December each year, a variety of species, from Hottentots to Marlin, caught anywhere in the world, and all the club needs is a photo of your fish.