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Executive Committee Members
President | Ferd Salomon |
Vice
President | Ted Gorder |
Secretary
/ Treasurer | Ferd Salomon |
Media
Director | Mike Clubbs |
GCKFA Constitution (Adobe Acrobat pdf )
GCKFA Constitution (Microsoft Word document)
GCKFA Membership Application (Adobe Acrobat pdf )
GCKFA Membership Application (Microsoft Word document)
GCKFA On-Line Membership Payment, via PayPAL
Press Release (Printable Adobe Acrobat pdf version)
Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association
2012 Plan for Membership
The stated purpose of the GCKFA is to promote the sport of kayak fishing
along the Gulf Coast of Alabama and NW Florida. We accomplish this through activities
that include kayak fishing tournaments, meetings, clinics and demonstrations.
The plan for 2012 is to continue these activities with some significant changes.
Tournaments - The date for our 2012 Spring Tournament is April 28th,
2012 As in the past, our weigh-in will be held at Shoreline Park, Gulf Breeze,
Florida. Last year we had several members help organize the event and it was the
best yet. For 2012 we need equal if not higher levels of involvement to make this
years tournament even better. We have identified the following committees and
are asking for volunteers to chair each one. Anyone who volunteers and successfully
carries out the duties of committee chairperson will have his/her tournament entry
fee waived. Returning volunteers from last year will have first "dibs"
on these positions. The committees are as follows:
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The Gulf Coast Kayak Fishing Association also runs a Master Angler
program which is a continuously running event to recognize those kayak anglers
who show their mastery by catching trophy sized fish in several species. Rules
and instructions can be found on the GCKFA website. All qualified anglers will
be recognized at the Captains' Meeting for the night before the tournament.
In addition to our own Spring Tournament, there are several other tournaments
held by neighboring clubs that we encourage all GCKFA members to support. These
events will be posted on the Tournament and Calendar pages of the GCKFA website.
Meetings - During 2008 we paid rent to the Bream Fishing Association
for the privilege of using their clubhouse for meetings. Although we had several
good meetings, attendance was not high enough to justify renewing the rent arrangement
and the officers felt that there are better uses for club funds. We have therefore
decided that for 2009 and beyond we will combine meetings with other events such
as rigging clinics and fishing trips. On occasion, we will call for a meeting
at a restaurant to conduct official business as required by FL law.
Clinics
- One of the most popular and consistently well attended events are the rigging
clinics. This makes sense because kayak anglers seem to want to drill holes almost
as much as they want to fish. There always seems to be a need for consultation,
advice and extra hands whenever new gear is purchased. We have held one rigging
clinic already and will hold them throughout the year. If you missed the January
event or cannot attend a particular future clinic, do not hesitate to ask for
help. Many people are willing to help fellow yak anglers. As you see new rigging
events posted, please join us.
Demonstrations - The GCKFA has
several local retailers that have consistently supported the club through discounts,
tournament sponsorship and visibility. These include, but are not limited to Key
Sailing, Pensacola Kayak and Sail, Academy Sports, Gulf Coast Kayaks, Liquid Surf
and Sail and West Marine. The calendar of events for these demonstrations is under
development. Dates will be added so please visit the calendar section of the website
periodically. After 2009 an incentive program for sponsored events. Any GCKFA
member who attends 2 or more demonstration events will earn $10 off the entry
price of the GCKFA Spring Tournament.. To earn this discount, GCKFA members
must bring their kayaks to the events and "work" the events by representing
the club and answering kayak and fishing questions from event guests.
On behalf of all of the GCKFA Officers, Members and Sponsors I welcome you to join and actively participate in the wonderful sport of kayak fishing.
Regards,
Ted Gorder
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GCKFA membership drive
Dear fellow kayak anglers:
As you know, membership in the GCKFA is
nominal we have asked for $20.00 in dues upon joining. Your membership
fees go to maintaining the website and forum, providing funds for club events
and to help organize and run our annual tournament. Even though we have been in
operation for over 5 years, up to now we have not asked for any membership renewals
and have run a very frugal club. We have some funds in our account, but when we
think about getting club shirts / hats made, providing seed money for our tournament
or perhaps planning other club events, it can be depleted quickly.
We would like to take the step of soliciting renewal dues from our members based on the calendar year. Frankly, keeping track of when everyone joined and renewing based on that anniversary is an administrative burden I would like to avoid. Renewing your membership every January will accomplish a couple of goals:
Allow us to build our funds and open the club to more options to enhancing your
membership benefits
Keep an accurate count of the active club members
New membership applicaitons after November 1st will be counted as 2012 membership dues.
If you wish to remain a member of the GCKFA, please renew your membership for 2012 in January you can do so in several ways:
Via PayPal - in the remarks, please
indicate a renewal
Mail
in a new membership form with check / cash
Club events we will
accept renewals at any club event.
Thanks for your continued support and I think we are in for a great year the sport of kayak fishing continues to grow and the GCKFA will be at the forefront of the action in NW Florida!
Ferd
Salomon
President, GCKFA
GCKFA
c/o Ferd Salomon
3201 ST Andrews
Drive
Pace, FL 32571
Membership has it's privileges
GCKFA Club Kayaks - The club purchased three used kayaks for use by club members, their guests and those who would like to try out the sport before investing in their own boat. We recently sold two kayaks due to lack of use, we now have one (1) Ocean Kayak, Malibu II XL. The Malibu II XL's are designed as either tandems or singles - they have three sitting positions - and offer the flexibility of both. The pictures below are of the Malibu II XL, rigged as a single. At 13 feet long and 34 inches wide, the Malibu II XL is exceptionally stable and easy to paddle. It is one of the most popular kayak models in the world.
We have partially rigged this kayak with an assortment of rod holders, bungees, hatches and other rigging items. We have paddles and some other gear - seats, crate with rod holders, anchor w/line, Scotty mounts with rod holders and perhaps we can lend you a PFD. They are ready to go fishing - all you would need is fishing gear (and a license).
This Malibu II XL is located in Pace. Please contact us via e-mail or by posting your request on our forum if you (a GCKFA member) would like to borrow this kayaks.
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