FIRST ANNUAL UASC CRAB FEED FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS
FIRST ANNUAL UNITED ANGLERS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CRAB FEED FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS
Next Fundraising Event Is UASC Poker Tournament September 26th
The first annual United Anglers of Southern California Crab Feed Fundraiser Saturday, August 15 was a success, any way you slice it. Big pots of crab were boiling, shells were cracking away and plenty of people were digging in with buttery smiles on their faces. Add to that a bunch of cool door prizes, raffle goodies and silent auction items, and you’ve got a recipe for a fun and “full” filling evening.
A good crowd turned out for this first-of-its-kind event, designed to raise much-needed funds while inviting friends and members to check out UASC’s new headquarters in Signal Hill, generously donated by the Alamitos Bay Sportsmens Club. Guest enjoyed all-they-could-eat plates of crab, along with rice, salad and bread, with apple pie to finish. As an extra treat, a couple of lobsters were auctioned off and cooked on the spot for hungry guests.
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MARINA DEL REY ANGLERS - CLASS ON FISHING
PLAYA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
UNITED ANGLERS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
MARINA DEL REY ANGLERS
PRESENT
Catch & Release Class
Date: August 26th, 2009
Time: 6:30PM-8PM
TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE FISH SURVIVAL
MARINA DEL REY ANGLERS & RON BALLANTI
FROM UNITED ANGLERS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WILL BE TEACHING A CLASS: “CATCH AND RELEASE:
TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE FISH SURVIVAL”
*Space limited to 70 people*
Playa Vista Library
6400 Playa Vista Dr.
Playa Vista, CA 90094
(310) 437-6680
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AN INTRODUCTORY CLASS ON DEEP SEA FISHING IN SANTA MONICA
Betty O Sport Fishing and Marina Del Rey Anglers will be providing professional instruction. Price is $30.00 for the trip and $14.00 for a one day fishing license. Payment in cash. Fish sacks will be provided. Bring a rod and reel if you can.
Please call Captain Mike @ (310) 600-3069 or MDRFISH@GMAIL.COM
Date: July 29th, 2009
Time: 6:00PM-10:00PM
Dock 52 - Fiji Way
Los Angeles, CA 90292
(Free Parking)
For further info contact:
Joshua Gerson
818 439-1157
*Space limited to 30 people*
SUPPORT UNITED ANGLERS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXTERNAL PROPOSAL B
ATTENTION – TWO IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS
SUPPORT UNITED ANGLERS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXTERNAL PROPOSAL B.
Maximize your access to fishing by attending special workshops in support of United Anglers of Southern California’s (UASC)’ Marine Life Protection Act External Proposal B, the recreational fishermen’s plan.
Starting Monday, June 29, 2009 the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative (MLPAI) will present a series of workshops for the South Coast Study Region.
These meetings will let you, as fishermen, view the six proposed networks of marine protected areas from Point Conception to the Mexican border including the Channel Islands. This is your opportunity to speak to the authors of these proposals, including representatives of UASC who designed External Proposal B.
More important, you will be able to provide your comments to the Stakeholders and staff of the MLPAI.
We need your comments in support of External Proposal B.
This proposal accomplishes the following:
• Best at growing big fish.
• Offers more conservation for the dollar.
• Allows more recreational access than other proposed plans.
• Provides the lowest overall economic impact.
• Adaptive design that rewards conservation
• Meets the goals of the Marine Life Protection Act
Click here to for specific information at www.unitedanglers.com
Overall proposal map from the MLPA website External Proposal B
Thank you for support and hope to see everybody at one of the workshops. If you are not able to attend, you may also provide your feedback by sending a message to MLPAComments@resources.ca.gov or by mail to MLPA Initiative, c/o California Natural Resources Agency, 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311, Sacramento, CA 95814. Your comments will be most helpful if received no later than July 19, 2009 so that they can be distributed to the SCRSG and BRTF members prior to the start of Round 3.
Respectfully,
Steven Fukuto
President
United Anglers of Southern California
Meeting Schedule:
Monday, June 29
Hilton Garden Inn
6450 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 476-0800
Tuesday, July 7
Marina del Rey Hotel
13534 Bali Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 301-1000
Tuesday, June 30
Marina Village Conference Ctr.
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109
(619) 222-1620
Wednesday, July 8
Residence Inn
2101 W Vineyard Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 278-2200
Wednesday, July 1
Aliso Creek Inn
31106 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-2271
Thursday, July 9
Fess Parker's Doubletree
633 East Cabrillo Blvd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 564-4333
Monday, July 6
Simons Banquet Center
Ports O Call Village, Berth 80
1050 Nagoya Way
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 514-1050
Monday, July 13
Catalina Island
Avalon City Hall
410 Avalon Canyon Road
Avalon, CA 90704
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HELP LAGUNA BEACH MAYOR KELLY BOYD KEEP THE CITY’S COASTAL WATERS OPEN TO FISHING
As many of you may already know the Laguna Beach City Council approved by a 4 to 1 vote a resolution sent on to the state to “request and support a continuous and consistent State Marine Reserve along the entire coast of Laguna Beach from Abalone Point to the rocky point south of Three Arch Bay.” If the state accepts this recommendation that means no fishing of any kind (not even catch and release) from the shore out 3 miles along the entire Laguna coast. This is extreme and uncalled for.
Our concern with this ill conceived resolution, is that the folks who want maximum fishing closures regardless of what the science says and regardless of its economic or socioeconomic impact will use this recommendation as “proof” that the citizens of California think taking away ones fishing rights is not a significant event. The following quote by councilwoman Toni Iseman, the resolution sponsor, will give you an idea of her lack of understanding of the sportfishing community, the resource and of the impact by a total closure. In the 6-26-09 Laguna Beach Independent she said “This is like smoking. When you say you can’t smoke in a restaurant, people go crazy, but when you do it, people go, ‘Oh yeah. That was a good idea.”
Even though the sportfishing and diving communities only learned about this issue the day of the hearing, some 30 people spoke against the proposed resolution. With only some 20 speakers in favor, the city council still voted for the resolution. Only mayor Kelly Boyd voting against. Mayor Boyd, a sportfisherman, understands the potential impact and has called this “possibly the most devastating thing that has ever happened in Laguna Beach.
What needs to happen now is for us to let the city council members know that they made the wrong decision. The only way to get them to consider that fact is for them to now hear from a large number of sport fishermen and women. It does not matter whether you are a Laguna Beach resident or not. The ocean off the Laguna coast belongs to all Californians not just the people who live there. Please e-mail the city council members listed below and have your family members and fishing friends do the same. Be respectful, but let them know how closing the entire Laguna shore out to 3 miles will impact your quality of life. Let them know it is unnecessary and that that the scientific value of closing the entire area is not known. Let them know how this decision will negatively impact the future economy of Laguna Beach and get your family members and fishing friends to do the same. We need at least 500 e-mails to go the Laguna Beach City Council members listed below:
Kelly Boyd kellyboyd2006@gmail.com, Jane Egly jhegly@aol.com, Toni Iseman tiseman2@aol.com, Elizabeth Pearson elizabethpearson2@cox.net, Verna Rollinger vernarollinger@cox.net .
Bill Shedd
President
AFTCO Mfg., Inc.
Steven Fukuto
President
United Anglers of Southern California
UASC AND ELDORADO SET TO DELIVER FAMILY FISHING FIREWORKS JULY 4th
UNITED ANGLERS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND
SPORTFISHER ELDORADO SET TO DELIVER FISHING FIREWORKS JULY 4th
Free Fishing and Loaner Tackle for Kids, No License Required For Adults Makes This Independence Day Special for Southern California Families
United Anglers of Southern California (UASC), in conjunction with its non-profit youth fishing partners 976-TUNA and Friends of Rollo, is gearing up to deliver some family fun and fishing fireworks this 4th of July. As part of this non-profit organization’s ongoing commitment to family fishing, they have organized a special Kid’s Fish Free extended 1/2-day trip aboard the Long Beach-based sportboat Eldorado. This trip is perfectly timed to take advantage of traditional great summer fishing for coastal sand bass, bonito, barracuda and other family-pleasing gamefish.
SIgn up and Reserve Your Spot Now - go to
SIGNUP PAGE FOR ELDORADO JULY-4 FAMILY TRIP
The spacious 80-foot vessel will be departing from Long Beach Sportfishing at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 4 and will return around 3 p.m. Any adult who purchases a regular fare $50 ticket can bring up to two children (15 years and younger) at no charge. In addition, free loaner rods and reels will be available to youngsters (affordable rental gear is available for adults). Additional children beyond the two free per adult can fish for only $20 each.
This event makes for a fun, affordable way for Southern California families to celebrate this holiday together, enjoying our natural resources and great summer fishing. Adding to this exceptional entertainment value is the fact that July 4, 2009 is a No Fishing License Required Day across California. This means that unlicensed adult anglers will not be required to purchase a one-day or annual fishing license to join youngsters on this exciting trip. This event will also be a California Department of Fish and Game Fishing Passport trip, so kids will receive passport books and can earn stamps for each different fish species they catch. There will be other special surprises for the youngsters, such as fishing comic books and other ocean-related educational materials from NOAA Marine Fisheries.
“What better way to celebrate our nation’s independence than by enjoying our great American pastime of fishing?,” said Steven Fukuto, UASC President. “Trips like these are a great way to get families together for some fun on the water. And they’re a great way for young and old alike to learn about fishing in a family-friendly environment. We’ll even have you back in plenty of time to catch your favorite fireworks show,” Fukuto added.
The Eldorado offers fishermen an expert crew, plenty of elbow room and a full galley providing hot food, snacks and refreshments. The trip will depart from Long Beach Sportfishing, centrally located at 555 Pico Avenue in Long Beach (near the end of the 710 Freeway).
To get more information or sign up for this special kid’s fishing trip, contact Beth Lafferty at UASC headquarters by calling the organization’s new toll free number: 877/494-UASC (8272). To learn more about UASC’s many ongoing activities to benefit fish and fishermen, visit online at www.unitedanglers.com.
IMPORTANT NEWS: UASC MOVES TO NEW HEADQUARTERS IN SIGNAL HILL
IMPORTANT NEWS: UASC MOVES TO NEW HEADQUARTERS IN SIGNAL HILL
Dear UASC Members, Friends and Supporters,
It’s been a very active and busy six months since I became President of United Anglers of Southern California. We’ve been working hard on the Marine Life Protection Act issue, of course, but have also been involved in important youth fishing events, worked two successful Fred Hall Shows and had a great Garage Sale Fundraiser — and that’s the tip of the iceberg.
Now, I have especially exciting news to share with you all. We recently completed a move of our offices from Irvine to a new property in Signal Hill, California. In an extraordinary display of kindness, generosity and dedication to the sport of fishing, the members of the Alamitos Bay Sportsman’s Club have donated their clubhouse and surrounding property to UASC to serve as our new headquarters.
This new location provides us with several advantages. For one, it’s centrally located in the Long Beach area, making it more convenient for people to come visit us — or for us to attend numerous meetings, conferences and events from Santa Barbara to San Diego. For another, this new facility provides us with plenty of office space, meeting space and storage. And in addition to the building itself, the surrounding property can be used for various UASC gatherings and activities — and I have some exciting plans to take advantage of this over this summer.
Personally, the most appealing thing about this move is the opportunity to interact more with members and the industry. We will soon be coordinating an Open House to share our new home with you, so be on the lookout for more information on this via email and our website. And we also plan on conducting regularly scheduled “BBQ Days” at UASC headquarters, where we can meet socially with our members in a relaxed family atmosphere. These events will be a great chance for members — and all concerned anglers — to hang out, talk about their favorite outdoor activity and discuss fishing and conservation issues most important to them. We can’t wait to get started!
Please note our new contact information for your records, and that we have a new toll-free number to make it even easier to reach us:
United Anglers of Southern California
1933 Temple Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Toll free: (877) 494-UASC (8272)
Local: (562) 494-9900
Fax: (562) 494-9980
On behalf of the entire staff and Board of Directors of UASC, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Alamitos Bay Sportsman’s Club for this thoughtful donation. This is more than just a new headquarters — it is the beginning of an exciting new era for our organization.
I am looking forward to meeting and talking with as many of you as possible over the summer and beyond.
Sincerely,
Steven Fukuto, President
United Anglers of Southern California
