Newsletter
ENGLEWOOD FISHING CLUB
NEWS LETTER APRIL 2019
Rotonda West Community Center
646 Rotonda Circle
Rotonda West, 33947
NEXT MEETING DATE: APRIL 11, 2019
PROGRAM: CAPTAIN DAVE HUTCHERSON
OF GATOR FLATS CHARTERS Capt. Dave will discuss snook fishing and seasonal fishing locations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beach fishing Middle Beach Manasota Key. We will meet to open species fish
in the morning and join for lunch after
ward. Tentative date is May 4th. Details will be announced on April 11th.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters APRIL 13th at Chad-
wick Park. Volunteers should arrive by 8:00 to prepare for the 9:00 arrival of our guests.
MARCH OPEN FISHING RESULTS
In Shore Division Winners
Tom Warner 13 points
Steve Daniel 7 points
On Shore Division Winners
Bill Crooks 13 points
Joe Sheaffer 9 points
Kerrie Sheaffer 4 points
Off Shore Division Winners
Sam Stanchak 15 points
Vlad Grodecki 10 points
Don Karlgaard 5 points
Women’s Division
Kerrie Sheaffer
other points awarded:Pete Tomlinson 3pts,
Fred Cook 2pts, Karen Cook 1pt
HELPING HANDS
Please continue your generous monthly
donations for our Englewood neighbors in need. Just and item or two can make a
difference.
Members can now submit their ads for sale
or swap or wanted items for publication in the newsletter each month. Ads will run for one month unless renewed. Please send your listing to efc.newsletter@gmail.com.
Sorry, we’re unable to publish photos with the ads. Please include your contact info with your ad.
Englewodd Fishing Club
News Letter MARCH 2019
Rotonda West Community Center
646 Rotonda Circle
Rotonda West, 33947
NEXT MEETING DATE: MARCH 14, 2019
SPEAKER: CAPTAIN MIKE MYERS of
REELSHARK CHARTERS
EL CHEAPO SHEEPO TOURNAMENT RESULTS
ON SHORE 1.BILL CROOKS 2.4 LB 4 POINTS
IN SHORE 1.PETE TOMLINSON 4.2 LB 4 POINTS
2.FRED COOK 3.8 LB 3 POINTS
3.BOB NELSON 2.4 LB 2 POINTS
OFF SHORE 1.CAPPY LABARBERA 4.0 LB 4 POINTS
DON KARLGAARD 2.2 LB 3 POINTS
RECEIVING 1 POINT: FRANK PERVUS 2.2LB: DAVE LAMB,
CHARLIE PISCH, CARL RUTKOWSKE, and STEVE
DANIEL 2.0LB: JIM THOMPSON 1.8 LB: TOM
AMATUCCI 1.6 LB and TOM WARNER 1.4 LB.
Many additional fish were caught but weren’t the largest fish for that angler. Fish stories and tall tales were shared at lunch at the Waterside Grill after fishing.
NOTE: The cash prize for third place has been increased
by $5.00
UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 16th DON PEDRO PICNIC
Transportation to Don Pedro State Park will be
provided from Cape Haze Marina from 9:00 AM to
10:00 . The Club will provide burgers and hot dogs
Members please bring a side dish to be shared by
all. Don’t forget to bring a rod and gear for beach
fishing with awards. Fish caught during the picnic
will not be part of the Open Species event below.
Freedom Boat Club has generously provided the
pontoon boats for our use
MARCH 16th - MARCH 19th OPEN SPECIES CONTEST
The usual photo and measurement rules apply.
Pictures are to be submitted to Sam Stanchak via email at samstan26@hotmail.com.
APRIL 27th BEACH FISHING Non-competitive event
followed by lunch. Details to be announced.
APRIL 13th BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS FISHING DAY
Held at Chadwick Park annually. We anticipate
fifty children and their “Bigs” will attend for fishing
prizes and hot dogs. Please sign up to volunteer to
assist the kids with hands-on support as they fish.
This is a wonderful day out for the children and for
our member volunteers so come and enjoy.
HELPING HANDS Our members continue to donate
generously to support our local neighbors. Please
bring non-perishable foods, paper goods, house-
hold cleaners, etc. to each monthly meeting. A
small donation from you can be a huge help for
those in need.
Englewodd Fishing Club
News Letter Feb. 2019
Rotonda West Community Center
646 Rotonda Circle
Rotonda West, 33947
Next Meeting Date: February 14, 2019
Program: Josh Olive of WATER LINE magazine will
address Charlotte Harbor winter fishing
Welcome Back Snowbirds
Coffee and
Cookies at the meeting
UPCOMING EVENTS
New Member Orientation Thursday February 28, 2019 from 1:30 until 3:00 PM at the Rotonda Community Center. Sign up at theFebruary meeting.
February Fishing Event El Cheapo Sheepo Sheepshead contest on Saturday February 16th from dawn until noon. Fish weigh in will take place at the Gasparilla Marina followed by lunch at the Waterside Grill. Spouses and guests who don’t fish are welcome to join us for lunch. Sign up for fishing and lunch at the Feb.14th meeting. The restaurant requires a secured reservation so your sign-up is very important.
Don Pedro Picnic Outing Saturday March 16th. We have reserved the beach pavilion and will grill hamburgers, hot dogs, and more Members are asked to bring a dish to be shared. Transportation will be provided from the Cape Haze Marina to Don Pedro Park. Details will be discussed at the February meeting. The March OPEN SPECIES TOURNAMENT will begin at the picnic and run thru March 19th.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Annual Fishing Day Saturday April 13th at Chadwick Park. We usually have about 50 children and their “Bigs” attending for fishing fun and hot dog cook out. Member volunteers are needed to assist the kids with hands-on support as they fish. Sign up forms will be available at the February and March meetings.
April Beach Fishing Contest Beginning at daybreak on April 27th and continuing until 1:00PM we will fish a local beach. After the weigh-in we’ll have a lunch social. Details will follow.
JANUARY FISHING RESULTS
INSHORE
1. Frank Purvis 9 Pts Redfish, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper,
Snook
2.Jim Thompson 7Pts Sheepshead, Snook
3.Steve Daniel 4Pts Trout
ON SHORE
1. Joe Shaeffer 10 Pts Black Drum, Trout, Snook
2. Bill Crooks 6 Pts Sheepshead, Snook
3. Bill Bennett 4 Pts Pompano
OFFSHORE
1. Don Karlgaard 16 Pts Sheepshead, Trigger Fish, Lane
Snapper, Whiting, Black Drum
2. Sam Stanchak 5Pts Red Grouper, Lane Snapper
3. Vlad Grodecki 5 Pts Red Grouper, Lane Snapper
FOR SALE OR SWAP List your “for sale or swap” items on the “Share a Ride” section of the Club’s website. Include your items description and your contact information. This new feature is only available to Club members.
HELPING HANDS Please continue your generous support of our Englewood friends in need. The very young and very old, the disabled and infirmed and the underemployed need our help. They are here in our community and simply aren’t as fortunate as many others. Please remember them at our monthly meeting
ENGLEWOOD FISHING CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR JANUARY 2019
Rotonda West Community Center, 646 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West, 33947 _______________________________ IMPORTANT NOTICE - ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES MUST BE PAID BY DECEMBER 31,2018 TO REMAIN A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. SEND PAYMENT TO JOHN LIVECCHI BY 12/31. DUES PAID AT THE JANUARY MEETING WILL RESTORE THE MEMBER’S GOOD STANDING, ALLOWING FULL PARTICIPATION IN ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. ANNUAL DUES HAVE BEEN INCREASED TO $45 EFFECTIVE
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
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Next Meeting Date:
January 10,2019
Program: Captain Carl Butigian of Back Country Charters will address current fishing conditions in Charlotte Harbor. Upcoming Event January
Fishing Tournament will be an OPEN Format.
The contest will run from Saturday January 12 through Tuesday January 15. The measure and photo system will
be used. Send entry pictures and information to Sam
Stanchak at samstan26@hotmail.com.
In February we will hold the annual Sheepshead Derby to be held on February 16.2019
The annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters outing will take
place on April 13, 2019. Member volunteers are always
needed and greatly appreciated. It’s a wonderful day
for the kids and very rewarding for the adults.
Additional fishing and social events will be announced
on the Club’s website and at the January meeting.
Fishing Results
There was no club sponsored event in December.
Special Raffle
A PENN lady’s rod and reel, similar to the one donated
by Fishin’ Frank at the December meeting, will be
auctioned at the February meeting. Tickets will be
sold at both the January and February meeting for 1 for $5
or 3 for $10. This combo is specifically designed for
lady anglers and sells for approximately $130.
ENGLEWOOD FISHING CLUB NEWSLETTER Helping Hands The holidays have passed but the need for nonperishable foods, paper goods, cleaning products, and all household supplies remains with us. These folks are our friends and neighbors, from children to seniors. Please help with a donation at the January meeting.
Englewood Fishing Club
Monthly News letter
Rotonda West Community Center
646 Rotonda Circle
Rotonda West, 33947
_______________________________ Next Meeting Date: December 13,2018
Program: Fishin Frank will educate and
entertain us with a discussion about
choosing and using lures for fresh and salt
water fishing.
Upcoming Events
A wonderful evening at the
Hills Restaurant, 100 Rotonda Circle. Reservations
must be submitted to Bill Bennett by November 30th
.
The cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 and dinner
served at 6:30. Lots of fun and prizes with gifts for
all. Grand Prize will be a chartered fishing trip!
Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Toys For Tots
collection at the party. Cash donations are accepted
but please, no stuffed toys. Toys should be
appropriate for kids 0 -12 years.
ENGLEWOOD FISHING CLUB NEWSLETTER
VERY IMPORTANT If you will not be
attending the Christmas party please contribute a
toy or money to Toys For Tots at the at the
December 13th meeting.
Fishing Tournaments:
There are no events scheduled for December but
look for the January Newsletter because new fishing
programs are being developed for 2019.
November Fishing Results:
Division Winners
Off Shore:
First - Vlad Grodecki 17 Points
Second - Sam Stanchak 5 Points
In Shore:
First - Bill Bennett 9 Points
Second – Steve Daniel 6 Points
Third – Joe Sheaffer 2 Points
On Shore:
First – Bill Crooks 6 Points
HELPING HANDS NEEDS OUR SUPPORT! We Englewood Fishing Club members are much more fortunate than so many of our neighbors. Children, parents, and grandparents are all in need here in our community. Helping Hands needs non-perishable food items, soaps and shampoos, household paper goods, detergents, cleaners, and the other things we all take for granted. Please be generous in your ENGLEWOOD FISHING CLUB NEWSLETTER donations at our monthly meetings, especially at this holiday time
Englewood Fishing Club
Rotonda West Community Center
646 Rotonda Circle
Rotonda West, 33947
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Next Meeting Date:
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Program: Capt. Dave Stephens of Back Bay
Extremes will speak aboutalternative areas
of Charlotte Harbor.
Upcoming Events:
November BBQ will be held on Monday, Nov.12th at the
Rotonda West Community Center. Chicken, ribs, burgers
and hots dogs will be provided with side dishes by our
members. Food will be served at noon.
Fishing Tournaments:
November 11 – 14 open species for fish on the Club’s list.
Snook MAY NOT be submitted for this contest. The photo and measure system applies. Email your entries to
Snook Only Catch and Release contest will continue until
November 29th. Entries must be submitted no later than
12:01 AM on 11/29/18. Send to samstan26@hotmail.com.
Fish caught from a charter vessel are not permitted. This event is separate from and in addition to the monthly contest.
FISHING RESULTS: Division Winners
In Shore: 1. Joe Schaeffer 9 Points
2. Maren Thompson 4 Points
3. Jim Thompson 4 Points
On Shore: 1. Bill Crooks 6 Points
Ladies: Kerrie Schaeffer
CHRISTMAS PARTY On December 6th at 5:30 PM we will
hold our annual Christmas party at the Hills Restaurant.
Make your reservations with Bill Bennett by Nov. 30th
for seating choices and meal selections (reservation forms will be available at the November meeting). The cost remains $30 per guest. The grand prize drawing is for a chartered fishing trip. Everyone attending will receive a gift. It’s a great evening so plan to be there!
Please contribute an unwrapped toy to the Toys for Tots collection at the party.
PLEASE HELP! You’re all aware the Club supports HELPING HANDS, the Englewood based community support organization. You may not realize that the food bank also needs contributions of kitchen and laundry detergents, bathroom cleaners, paper toweling and toilet paper. The need in our community is very real and urgent
The monthly collections are a wonderful opportunity to
assist our neighbors who are struggling.
PLEASE BE GENEROUS
ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Nominations and election of the Board of Directors will take place during the December 13th meeting. Please consider serving on the Board or nominating a member who, in your view, would be an asset to the Club.
Englewood Fishing Club Newsletter
646 Rotonda Circle,
Rotonda West, 33947
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Next Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Program: Capt. Mike Myers of Reel Shark Charters will speak about redfish and other inshore species.
Upcoming Events:
Fishing Tournaments:
Open Species multi-day events will
be held as follows: Sept.15-18, Oct.13-16, and Nov.11-14
only for fish species appearing on the Club’s list. SNOOK
MAY NOT BE ENTERED for any of the above three monthly events. The photo and measurement system with photos emailed to Sam Stanchak (samstan26@hotmail.com) will apply.
Snook Only catch and release event will be held from September 1st through November 29th. Photos and measurements must be submitted to Stan Stanchak by
12:01 AM on November 29th. Prizes will be awarded for the largest snook in onshore, inshore, and off shore cat-
egories. Snook caught from charter vessels are not permitted. THIS SNOOK CONTEST IS IN ADDITION TO AND SEPARATE FROM THE 3 OPEN SPECIES MONTHLY EVENTS.
November 10th Fall Picnic will be held at the Rotonda West Community Center, 646 Rotonda Circle. The menu will include chicken, ribs, hot dogs and hamburgers with side dishes prepared by the members. Starting time will
be 11:00 with the meal served at noon.
Christmas Party entree menu for the December 6th gathering at the Hills Restaurant will include prime rib of beef, chicken marsala, and shrimp scampi with carrot cake and cheese cake as desert choices. Further details will follow in the upcoming newsletters.
62nd Englewood Pioneer Days:
Cardboard Boat Races will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1st beginning at 8:00AM at the Ann Dever Park on San Casa Drive. Please turn out to cheer on our intrepid paddlers powering the Club’s vessel in it’s eleventh season.
Annual Parade on Dearborn St. on Monday, Sept.3rd will feature the Club’s float. Support the Club and have a great time!
Youth Fishing Program has been retitled in honor of our former long term president, George Fox who recently
passed away. Under his guidance the program expanded to become a year round event to introduce children to the joys of fishing. Henceforth, it will be known as the
George Fox Honorary Fishing Award.
Meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Rotonda, 646 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West, FL. Time: 6:30 p.m.
