The Red Drum Tournament Winning Two Years in a Rowby McKenna Fulcher, Member # 15550

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1 NCBBA News (USPS ) is published quarterly by the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association, PO Box 189, Nags Head, NC Members of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association receive a one year subscription to the NCBBA News as part of their membership. Periodicals postage paid at Nags Head, NC, and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to NCBBA News, P.O. Box 189, Nags Head, NC Official Publication of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association, Inc. Volume 53 - Issue 1 JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Red Drum Tournament Results & Winners - Page 3 NPS Communications - Page 5 Photo Contest Winners - Page 8 Member Survey Results - Page 10 The Red Drum Tournament Winning Two Years in a Rowby McKenna Fulcher, Member # For my family and I, going to the Outer Banks has always been a way to vacation for us. Ever since I can remember we would sit on the beach days and just cast out a rod or two and enjoy the beautiful day that it was. It was a way to get away for a few days, relax on the beach, and rent a big house. Years ago, my dad became aware of the Red Drum Tournament and decided to join. I ve grown up around it and doing it and now it has become a way of life for me. The best part is going and participating year after year, no matter how old you get. But it isn t just about pulling in a big fish which, don t get me wrong, is really great and very exciting, but sitting and waiting for that fish comes along with much time spent with your family and friends. You are able to make so many memories and some of the best ones yet; even if it means getting stuck on the beach because you locked your keys in your truck. Leave it up to Shorty (my dad s best friend) to do that. The trip wouldn t be the same without him and everyone else that comes along. My dad and Shorty have been doing this together as long as I can remember. Now Abree (Shorty s daughter) and I are able to follow in their footsteps. It brings us all closer together. Last year Abree caught the biggest drum for the juniors. As usual, my dad and I spend the last day of the tournament on the beach until it ends. We had gone on our own and threw out some rods. At about 10:30 a.m., that rod bent over and went. We looked at each other and I went for that rod. The feeling you get when it is more than a wave playing with you is indescribable. It is just awesome. I pulled the fish in while dad called the judge and sure enough it was a winning fish! Only an hour and a half left of the tournament and I reeled in the winning fish! Waiting for 12:00 to see if I was on the board for the final results just about drove me crazy. I twiddled my thumbs for so long I thought they would go raw. Seeing my name on the board for final results was such a great feeling. I was freaking out. I was even more excited for the award night. It was really cool to have all the junior anglers come up there with me and also get a rod, because winner or not, you should still continue to try year after year. It is a great experience and I would encourage everyone to come and join. I have only entered the tournament the past two years but it is definitely a totally different experience than before. Going on the trip and fishing yourself rather than going while your dad is fishing makes a big difference. The past two years have been extremely successful and I wouldn t change it for a thing! Crazy enough, about the same time, same place, and about the same size NEWSFLASH - NPS Publishes Final Rule On December 21, 2016, the National Park Service amended the Final Rule for ORV use at the Cape Hatteras National Park. The rule will: (1) allow for earlier morning openings of certain beaches open to ORV use, (2) extend the dates for ORV seasonal routes by two weeks in the spring and fall, (3) modify the size and location of a few VFAs, (4) will issue ORV permits for different length of time, (5) revise an ORV route designation to allow pedestrian use of a sound-side area on Ocracoke Island without requirement for an ORV permit, and (6) extend an existing bypass route at Cape Point. For full details on the Final Rule, go to the Federal Register documents/2016/12/21/ / special-regulations-areas-of-thenational-park-system-cape-hatterasnational-seashore----off-road Implementation of these changes will begin with effective date of 1/20/2017. We will summarize the changes on our website (ncbba.org), on our Facebook page, and in the next edition our newsletter. fish is how I won with both years! I was blown away. This year I was in the lady anglers. This year, my dad, Shorty, Donna, Abree, Millie Kate, and I all got up on the last day of fishing and went and got a good breakfast. Dad and I talked about it and said we might as well go spend the last few hours on the beach as usual. We went to the same spot as we did last year. We sat and about 10:30 a.m., the rod went. We couldn t believe it! I reeled the fish in and we called the judge. It was a winner! Holy cow!!!! What?? Again?? Yeah, it was crazy. Don t let my dad fool you, he danced like there was no tomorrow. I couldn t get my hopes up because there was still some time left but here we are today, 17 years old and winner 2 years in a row! We would fish all night sometimes and not have any luck but that wouldn t McKenna at awards night. stop us from going and doing it all over again the next night. You just can t give up. Going out there and saying you tried and spending a lot of time out there is better than not at all! It teaches you to never give up and to continue to pushing forward. Not only do we fish but we cook some good food, get some good naps, and spend the rest of the time out on the beach. Going to opening and closing night every year, you start to see some of the same faces from previous years. And you get to go to Frank and Fran s, which means a new t-shirt because you can t go there without getting a new t-shirt! It s like a home away from home. I am glad I get to be a part of this and can t wait for the many years to come. Old, young, boy or girl, try new things and remember it isn t all about winning or losing. This is more than just a fishing tournament; it is time spent together and memories in the making.

2 Page 2 NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Printed on Recycled Paper TELEPHONE: (252) NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS: ADDRESS: ContactUs@ncbba.org The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association is a non-profit organization, established in 1964, dedicated to preservation of and vehicular access to the natural beach resources of the Outer Banks through conservation, a code of ethics for beach behavior, and support of local, state, federal officials and other organizations dedicated to these same goals. OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bill Smith#7126 Life PO Box 1407, Buxton, NC Home (252) Cell bill.smith@ncbba.org VICE-PRESIDENT Al Adam # Archbell Rd, Bath, NC (610) al.adam@ncbba.org SECRETARY Pam Smith#13271 Life PO Box 1407, Buxton, NC Home (252) Cell (434) pam.smith@ncbba.org TREASURER Tom Heggie # Cedar Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC Cell: (252) tom.heggie@ncbba.org DIRECTORS Ed Frankenstein # Moody Rd., North Prince George, VA (804) cell ed.frankenstein@ncbba.org Dave Gresens #9440, Life PO BOX 189,Nags Head, NC (757) dave.gresens@ncbba.org Francis Kennedy #9906 P.O. Box 568, Frisco, NC (252) francis.kennedy@ncbba.org Bill King # Providence Rd., S. Prince George, VA (804) william.king@ncbba.org Charles Lockett # Warren Road, Glen Allen, VA (804) charles.lockett@ncbba.org Carol Mowers # Suffolk Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC (252) carol.mowers@ncbba.org Mike McNichol # Woodbridge Drive, Hampton, VA (757) mike.mcnichol@ncbba.org Dave Wigginton #335 Life PO Box 443, Nags Head, NC (252) dave.wigginton@ncbba.org DIRECTOR EMERITUS W. James Keene #5680 Life, P.O. Box 1615, Nags Head, NC (252) (252) cell jim.keene@ncbba.org PAST PRESIDENT Harry Nash #6980 PO Box 189, Nags Head NC (252) harry.nash@ncbba.org FISHING NEWS J. Patton Preston, Pat # Villa Dunes Drive, Nags Head, NC (252) pat.preston@ncbba.org RED DRUM TOURNAMENT David K. Joyner #5678 Life Joyners Bridge Road, Franklin, VA Cell (757) david.joyner@ncbba.org NCBBA NEWSLETTER EDITOR Janice Regan #15306 PO BOX 189, Nags Head, NC (703) janice.regan@ncbba.org N C B B A Introduce your friends to NCBBA. Ask them to join! MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND ACTIVITIES Official Numbered License Plate and Decal Junior Membership (Birth to age 16) Quarterly Newsletters Member's Fishing Tournament Annual Meeting and Fishing Tournament Member's Fishing Citations Member Achiever Program Membership apparel Identification Program NCBBA Fishing Team Decals Internet web site Application for Membership N.C. Beach Buggy Association, Inc. P.O. Box 189 Nags Head, NC Sponsor Photo Contest for Members Junior Member Photo Contest "Operation Beach Respect" Clean-ups Adopt-A-Highway Program Angler of the Year Award Member Advice on Beach Issues Members Scholarship program George Deems Conservation Fund NCBBA Red Drum Tournament each October Regional Fishing Show Participation Member Discount Program Name Address City State Zip Phone Number ( ) Address Signature q Enclosed is $25 for membership initiation fees and numbered license plate. (Dues are $20 per year thereafter.) q Life Membership $350 q Junior Membership $5 New and Renewal Birthdate / / Make Checks Payable to NCBBA Sponsor Number Assigned Current NCBBA Officers and Directors. Back Row (L to R) Tom Heggie, Treasurer, Bill King, Director, Janice Regan, Newsletter Editor, Dave Wigginton, Director, Carol Mowers, Director, Mike McNichol, Director, Charles Lockett, Director, Dave Gresens, Director. Front Row (L to R) Ed Frankenstein, Director, Francis Kennedy, Director, Pam Smith, Secretary, Bill Smith, President, Al Adam, Vice-President. Not pictured, Harry Nash, Past President. From Membership When ordering a replacement plate, the year embossed will be the year you originally joined NCBBA. Please note the ordering process of a replacement tag can take a couple of months. Replacement plates cost $ DO NOT pay dues in advance - wait for the renewal notice. Please inform me of your change of address promptly - you may write, call or . When a membership renewal notice or newsletter is returned because of an incorrect address, it is expensive for NCBBA and could result in deletion of your membership. Please pay your dues promptly. According to the constitution, a membership will be deleted if dues are not paid within 90 days of the billing month. Don t let this happen to you. Your membership is important to us! If you have any comments or questions, please me at carol.mowers@ncbba.org. Carol Mowers, Membership Director AFFILIATIONS American Sport Fishing Association Cape Hatteras Access Preservation Alliance (CHAPA) Recreational Fishing Alliance 2017 Calendar of Events January Raleigh Saltwater Fishing Expo Raleigh Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC January Richmond Fishing Expo, Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA January 28 NCBBA Board of Directors Meeting (BOD) March 11 Great Bridge Flea Market & Tackle Swap, Great Bridge, VA March 18 Poquoson Flea Market, Poquoson, VA *April 22 NCBBA Operation Beach Respect & Adopt A HWY (7:30am 11:30pm) NCBBA Picnic, Rodanthe Waves Salvo Community Center (12pm 1pm) NCBBA BOD meeting (1pm) April Plus 24hr Surf Fishing Tournament, Cape Hatteras Beaches April 30 NCBBA Fishing Citations Due May 3-5 Ocracoke Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, Ocracoke, NC May 13 Nags Head Surf Fishing Club, Annual Meeting, Pig Pic Fishing Tournament May 15 NCBBA BOD Ballots Due May 27 NCBBA Annual Meeting and Pig Pic, Rodanthe, Salvo, Waves Civic Center (1pm 4 pm) June 21 Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Tournament, Avalon, Nags Head and Jennette Piers (8AM 12PM) *June 24 NCBBA Operation Beach Respect & Adopt A HWY (7:30am 11:30pm) NCBBA Picnic (12PM 1PM) NCBBA BOD Meeting (1PM) September 7-8 Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament *September 23 NCBBA Operation Beach Respect & Adopt A HWY (7:30am 11:30pm) NCBBA Picnic, Rodanthe Waves Salvo Community Center (12pm 1pm) NCBBA BOD meeting (1pm) October 4-6 Nags Head Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, Nags Head Beaches October Capital City 24hr Surf Fishing Tournament, Cape Hatteras Beaches October NCBBA Annual Red Drum Tournament, Ramps November 1-3 Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Inv. Surf Fishing Tournament, Cape Hatteras Beaches *November 18 NCBBA Adopt A HWY, Ramp 4 (7:30am 9:30AM) NCBBA BOD Meeting November 20 Photo Contest Deadline * All members need to volunteer to help with this most important aspect of our organization. Call Bill King at to sign up for one or more of the scheduled clean-ups.

3 Printed on Recycled Paper NCBBA s 8th Annual Red Drum Tournament Final Results by David K. Joyner #5678 NCBBA Red Drum Tournament Director NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Page 3 RDT RESULTS ). 2 # = ) # 9 '' > & ' $? 5! # = ) # 9 '' > && & < '' 3" )#$ 5! + # = ) # 0 & 3 && $? 5 # There were 279 participants, in which 36 of these are also judges competing for over $8, in cash & prizes. We have 2, Junior Anglers (under 16), 26, Female Anglers, 3 of which are seniors (over 65) and 66 Senior Male Anglers. They represent 14 different states. Allan Maly from Dallas, TX traveled the longest distance. Anglers began fishing at Midnight (12:01 A.M.)Thursday, October 19th. Fishing will continued until noon on Saturday, October 22nd. After 7 years of Frank & Fran s hosting the tournament, this year the store changed ownership. Frank & Fran s, Avon, NC new owners Stephanie & Randy Ryals and Heather & Tim James welcomed us back and hosted their first Red Drum Tournament. = ) # 0 3 ''#7 : &. '' $ 5 # = ) # # & # $ 55 + # = ) # ' # & ' # '' $? 55 + # = ) # % # & # $ 5 ++ # = ) # % ' & )# < $ 5 # 4 # &. 7 ) $? 5 & # 3 # &. 7 ) $? 5 & # ) # & # & # 0$ ' 3 ;# & # & # # ) ' = ) # 7 2 ' 4 2 ' & 4 $ # = ) # 7 3 > && & 4 $ # = ) # 3 4 '' 9 '' /05A 1. & )# < $ 0 #$ 0 '7# = ) # ' & # 9 '' /0 A :' & # '' $ 0! # 1 = ) # 3 4 ''. & )# < $ 0 #$ 0 '7# 2016 RDT Winner: Left to Right, David Joyner, NCBBA Tournament Director; Tom Goode of Amelia, VA This year Overall Winner; Tommy Farmer, Carolina Custom Rods. Kyle Berry of Nags Head, NC with a inch drum was Day #3 2nd Largest Drum Winner. David Griffin s 49.5 inch drum 2nd place overall NCBBBA member Jeanne Griffin accepting her award for Largest Red Drum by a Senior. Dave Joyner presenting Joe White with award for largest Sea Mullet. NCBBA Red Drum Tournament is Wide Open If you are an individual angler, a family, a team or a bunch of buddies who wish to enjoy 60 hours of wide open fishing and have an opportunity to win part of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes you may wish to participate in our 9th Annual Red Drum Tournament. The 2017 Tournament will take place beginning on October 25th. Continuous fishing starts at 12:01 A.M. on the 26th and lasts through noon on the 28th. Our tournament allows you to choose where you wish to fish between Ramps 38 and 23 and does not employ the assigned station criteria. Whether you wish to go for the gold or simply enjoy a wonderful venue and fun times the NCBBA RDT the chance to do it all as you like it.

4 Page 4 NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Printed on Recycled Paper The Storms of 2016 by Bill Smith, President, #7126 Life Member It was 5:00 a.m. Saturday, October 9, when we awoke to winds that sounded like an oncoming freight train. Hurricane Matthew had found its way to the Hatteras Island. Just a little over a month earlier, on the 3rd of September, Tropical Storm Hermine arrived on Friday night. Winds reached 35 to 40 miles per hour, with gusts up to 60. A tornado touched down in Hatteras Village doing extensive damage at Hatteras Sands Campground. Water levels on the south end of Hatteras Island rose 3 feet or more above normal. NCBBA Director Francis Kennedy watched fish swim through his front yard, his home on the ocean side of Highway 12 in Frisco. Just as the island caught its breath, here came Hurricane Matthew. The water levels well exceeded those of Hermine, climbing up to five feet on Highway 12 in Frisco. In Buxton, the surge moved a heavy freezer from Connor s Supermarket across Highway 12, dropping it near the Surf Shop. In Avon, sound side flooding ranged between one to four feet. Sustained winds of 50 to 55 miles per hour, with gusts reported to 80, howled throughout the day pushing the water from the sound to flood the island. On Ocracoke, pictures showed small boats navigating the water covering Highway 12 near the Variety Store. Sunday morning dawned and the storm had passed. Once again, Hatteras Island caught its breath and began the daunting task of cleaning up the damage. As always, the island came together, demonstrating its resilience, its generosity and its willingness to work together. Clean-up efforts continue across the island, leaving too many memories from the storms of Flooding in Avon near Frank and Fran s Tackle Shop. President s Corner by Bill Smith, President, #7126 Life Member As we move toward the close of another year, it always seems appropriate to look back at the days and months that have passed. One of our biggest accomplishments of this past year was the implementation of our new website (ncbba.org). Hopefully, everyone has had a chance to visit the new website and wander through the wealth of information that can be found there. As we move forward, it will be a key source of information for our members and supporters. Other sources of information you can look to in order to stay abreast of NCBBA events and activities are our active Facebook Page ( and our Constant Contact messages. This year saw the summer pass with greater access to our beaches. The reduction in buffer sizes and use of corridors by the National Park Service (NPS) allowed for much improved access. We are awaiting the release of the NPS Final Rule to see what additional positive changes will be put in place. This year Tropical Storm Hermine and then Hurricane Matthew left a paths of damage across the southern end of Hatteras Island. Hurricane Matthew also caused severe flooding in the towns north of the Bonner Bridge. NCBBA is proud to have been able to partner with others to make a significant contribution toward the storm clean-up effort. We saw another year of success for our Operation Beach Respect program and appreciate the hard work of all the members who turned out to help. This year s Red Drum Tournament was again an outstanding event. If you have not yet participated in our Merchant s Discount Program, it is an opportunity for you to save money as you make purchases on the Outer Banks. Thank you to each of you for your support this year. I want to say thank you to our Board of Directors for all their tireless efforts to see our organization succeed and move forward. We look forward to an even greater year together in Once again it is time for us to select new members to the Board of Directors. Many thanks to those who have served, are serving and especially to those who are willing to serve! This year we have four (4) open positions. Each elected director will be expected to fulfill a two (2) year term. We will publish the candidate biographies in the next newsletter. Voting will be via paper ballot or on-line from April 15 - May 15, Secretary s Report: by Pam Smith, Secretary, #13271 Life Member As Hermine spins away from Hatteras Island, she left leaving debris and coastal flooding. The summer fishing and vacation season had just come to an end. The seashore needed some help with tidying up of the trash and storm debris. NCBBA had a beach clean-up on September 24. The Board of Directors and our Membership worked together to help keep our beautiful shoreline litter and debris free. A special thank you to our Member volunteers and to the NPS volunteers for helping with this effort. Since the new Board of Directors were elected we have had two meetings. The first meeting was held on June 25th in Buxton at NC 12 Realty. A special thank you goes out to Carla and Trafton Reynolds for giving us this space to have our initial meeting. Committee assignments were given to the newly assigned Directors and each Committee Chairperson gave a report. David Joyner, Red Drum Tournament Director, put on his rally cap and gave us all tasks to complete to make this year s tournament better than ever. Al Adam, Vice President and Chairman of Resource and Conservation Committee gave a report on the turtle numbers and flooding situation at Cape Hatteras Seashore. The minutes for the September 25, 2016 meeting will be posted on our newly designed website. Please take a look at the NCBBA website. The second meeting of the Board was held at the Salvo Volunteer Fire Department on September 24, NCBBA would like to thank the Salvo Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to have our meeting at their building The Board of Directors and volunteers for the beach clean-up and Adopt a Highway gathered to enjoy a picnic just prior to the Board Meeting. The meeting minutes for this BOD meeting will be posted on our website once they have been approved by the Board at our next meeting on November 12 in Nags Head. Across from Ramp Bait & Tackle Waders & Boots Casual Clothing Outdoor Gear Groceries, Ice & Gas WE SUPPORT NCBBA!

5 Printed on Recycled Paper NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Page 5 A Look in Both Directions by Al Adam, Vice President #13459 In general, 2016 was a good year for considerations of access on our Cape Hatteras National Seashore recreational area beaches. As part of the National Park Service (NPS) efforts to comply with mandates set forth in the National Defense Authorization Act we have seen some positive direction in a number of areas. By utilizing modified buffers the NPS staff was able to provide a vehicle only corridor from just below the narrows to the Point this spring. This corridor enabled access to the Point for an additional five weeks as compared to the previous three years. Despite severe rains that occurred from fall of 2015 through June of 2016 ramps 43 and 44 remained open all year but sometimes required that you drive through 8-10 of rainwater/sand slurry to reach the beach. The flooding issues around the campground, Lighthouse Road and adjacent areas have not been resolved but ramp 44 and ramp 49 have received substantial fill to enable dry access to the beach in the event of excessive rain and associated flooding in the future. We need to continue to press for more permanent solutions as they are being sought by NPS. Despite tropical storm Hermine and Hurricane Matthew the NPS tech staff did a stellar job of managing both protection and access around yet another record number of turtle nests in With the help of additional staff and many volunteers areas that would have previously been closed to vehicles remained open in 2016 and the storm related closures were greatly minimized in duration. Various ramp improvements have taken place with more scheduled into Considerations to changes in the final rule, again as required by section 3057 of the National Defense Authorization Act, are presently under review. The final comment period ended on October 21, 2016 and it is with an optimistic view that we hope several of the access improvements that were recommended are approved. We were hoping to see this decision prior to year-end but it apparently has drawn enough attention on both sides of the access issues that agreements with the NPS have yet to be reached. In addition to seeing a decision on those final rule changes there are other things to which we can look forward in The Bonner Bridge replacement project is well under way and it is heartwarming to see more than a dozen cranes swarming around the construction site as the job progresses. This project has given the Hatteras real estate market a much needed boost in the right direction. The replacement of the temporary bridge on Pea Island near the New Inlet is moving ahead quickly with some of the concrete deck already in place. The bridge that will carry Route 12 out through the sound and behind Rodanthe, henseforth known as the jughandle bridge, has been approved and funded will also see a long overdue (depending to whom you speak) replenishment of 2.9 miles of beach from about the Canadian Hole/Haulover area to the former site of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Understanding that nourishment vs. barrier island migration is a controversial issue I personally could never understand why this process, which protects so many beaches on other parts of our coast, has not been a regularly budgeted item to protect highway 12 and our neighbors who Merchants Discount Program by Bill King, Director #1467 I am pleased to announce our newest Merchant to our program - Askins Creek Store & Car Wash in Avon. They are offering our members a 10% discount on car washes and Tee Shirts Sales. Please stop by and get a wash and shirt and say Hey to Delores & Buck. Look for new additions in our next newsletter. Askins Creek Store & Car Wash - Avon 10% (on car washes and T-Shirts) Billy s Truck & Auto Kill Devil Hills 10% Diamond Shoals Restaurant Buxton Dillon s Corner Tackle & Gifts Buxton Frisco Rod & Gun, Tackle Frisco Frisco Bait & Tackle Frisco Frisco Woods Camping Hatteras Jack-Century Rods - Rodanthe 10% Island Cycle Shop - Avon Sales, Rentals & Repairs 10% Ketch 55 Restaurant - Avon 10% Manteo Cyclery - Manteo Rentals & Repair 10% Olde Towne Creamery - Manteo Ice Cream & Sandwich s 10% Outer Banks Motel - Buxton 10% Outer Beaches Realty - Vacation Home Rentals 5% Pelican s Roost Rod & Tackle (Steve Hissey-Hatteras) Pugh s Car Care & Repair - Manteo only Quarterdeck Restaurant - Frisco 10% Red Drum Pottery - Frisco 10% The Roost Teach s Marina Hatteras 10% Tower Circle Motel Buxton (Includes Avon Pier Pass) 10% Trade Winds Tackle Ocracoke 7% 10% (excluded Alcohol) 10% (excludes Gas, Food, Vera Bradley Jewelry) 10% Tackle Items Only 10% Tackle items Only 10% (On Camping from Sept. 15 to March 5) 10% (on selected items) 10% off Labor TW s Tackle All Locations 10% Sunrise Seafood - Avon 5% (Look for plated specials for RDT) NCBBA Member Discounted Beach House 5% (Contact owner via leehaller10@gmail.com for particulars) Whalebone Tackle - (Excludes Combos, Sale Items) 10% live in Buxton and below. Knowing that it is costly we still need to consider that it is also costly and dangerous to lose access to our communities and attractions that exist from Buxton to Ocracoke. There is much speculation about whether or how this nourishment may affect the beaches around the Point and further southwest but unless the rotation of the earth changes littoral drift would suggest that we will see some accretion in those areas below the nourishment project. We are moving in the right direction in many areas concerning access while maintaining excellent resource protection. If you have concerns please express them to our Superintendent Hallac, other NPS staff or your representative as we currently enjoy a group that wishes to hear our concerns and consider suggestions that will enhance visitor experience. Sportsman and those using Off Road Vehicles (ORVs) to access their sport of choice are relatively a small group. Even with the addition of surfers, kit boarders, kayakers, shellers and others we are greatly outnumbered by people who intentionally or otherwise latch onto and oppose anything that they are told is harmful to the environment, whether real or imagined. The vast majority of those who oppose beach access have never been to Hatteras Island and many have never seen a beach. Being vocal as a group is the only way that we can remain relevant and visiting our beaches and supporting the local economy is the best way we can assure that we retain and improve upon our access rights. Natural elements may create some limitations to where you can fish at a given time but I have NEVER gone to our National Seashore without being able to find an acceptable fishing spot. Com n down and catch em up!!! NPS Communications: Beach Access Ramp Table & Cape Chronicle Web Site By Mike Barber, Executive Assistant/Public Information Greetings, NCBBA members. I moved to the Outer Banks from Philadelphia in January 2016, which I ve heard makes me as transplant as it gets, but I have definitely learned a lot in my one year working at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. One obvious thing I learned, and very much appreciate, is how important the Seashore is to many, many people. Over the past year, I spoke with outdoor enthusiasts from all across our great country who were simply looking for current beach access ramp status updates. Early on, I had to scratch my head because the table we posted to our Facebook page made no sense to me. An answer to a simple question became a constant read between the lines struggle to interpret the table correctly. Finally, I decided to use my fresh perspective, and common sense, to create a new beach access table that would make it easier to figure out where beachgoers could go, in either direction, at all of our oceanside beach access ramps. The Bait Tackle Ice T-Shirts Home Décor Gifts Gift Cards Walk-In Humidor with Fine Cigars Shop Online Home of the World Record Drum! NC HWY 12, Avon, NC new beach access table, available to both Facebook users and non-facebook users at continues to be refined as we receive valuable input on how best to manage communicating beach access status updates. In November, another improved communication tool was created. The Cape Chronicle blog, located on our website at features employee-submitted articles on a variety of topics, including ORV management, resource management, and interpretation on the Seashore. There are a lot of interesting things happening along our beaches, and for a variety of reasons not all of them are able to get captured for a press release, so it is my hope that the Cape Chronicle blog helps us deliver the rest of our story throughout the year. In closing, I just wanted to say that I am thrilled to be living on the Outer Banks, excited about the New Year, and look forward to meeting many of you in the future.

6 Page 6 NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 NCBBA 2017 Fishing Teams by Francis Kennedy, Director, #9906 Let 2017 be the year you participate as a member of an NCBBA Fishing Team. NCBBA will be entering a team in this year s Nags Head Surf Fishing Tournament and the Cape Hatteras Angler s Club Surf Fishing Tournament. Each copy of the NCBBA Newsletter contains a form to submit, if you would like to participate. You can now also go to the NCBBA website and submit a Team Member Request Form online. NCBBA pays the entry fee into the tournaments, as well as arranging the lodging for the tournament. Your cost is a nonrefundable registration fee of $ and your expenses for bait, gas and meals. These tournaments are a great experience. They provide the opportunity to renew old friendships, meet new members and compete in a fun fishing adventure. Spots are available and if you are interested, complete the Team Member Request Form included in this Newsletter or go to our website, www. ncbba.org and submit your request form. Good luck and I hope 2017 is your finest fishing season ever. When making your Team Member Request, please be sure that it is legible and your preferred means of contact is listed. Feel free to contact me francis.kennedy@ ncbba.org if you have any questions. Yes, it can be cold and wet this time of year but the Outer Banks can surprise us with fish still holding in the surf. So bundle-up and get out there, one never knows unless we try. When you land a nice fish, make certain you check to see if it qualifies for an NCBBA Fishing Citation. It is easy to download the Citation form from our website and submit your entry so you can be recognized for your fish. Your catch must be verified at an NCBBA Weigh Station or witnessed on the form, if the fish is released. Those who enter and qualify receive a Surf Fishing Citation Certificate and an NCBBA jacket patch. Printed on Recycled Paper NCBBA Winter Citation by Francis Kennedy, Director, #9906 Participation in the Citation Program also puts you in the running for Angler of the Year. The criteria for this award are outlined on our website, with the winner being announced at our Annual Meeting. Print off a few Citation forms and keep them handy when you are fishing. Local tackle shops also carry our Citation forms and can assist you in their completion. Here s hoping that the winter season will bring you plenty of great fishing days and remember, be sure you are recognized for all your Citation fish. Fishing Report by Pat Preston, Director #75 Today it s 57 degrees, raining and blowing northeast mph, typical for the Outer Banks at any given time in December, but still very fishable if looking for Puppy Drum and Speckled Trout in smaller, deeper sloughs. The past couple days ( ) has produced a few fish in the Avon area, the Jetties, and Frisco Pier area along with scattered Flounders, but few keepers. Kevin McCabe caught a 28 Drum, a 17 Striper, and several short Puppies yesterday in a pretty stiff wind, but still warm temperatures has allowed some good days hitting his favorite spots. It s been pretty much the same trend for several weeks with the light tackle fishermen from Frisco to Kitty Hawk. All the piers in Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Kitty Hawk have caught some Trout and Drum most everyday since mid-october. We haven t had a knock down blitz with the Trout (I don t count the dinks) north of Oregon Inlet, but the Puppy Drum have co-operated many days with good numbers mostly on cut bait. With Hermine coming through early Fall with Matthew following right behind, the finger and corn cob mullets were pushed by quicker than normal, but there s been plenty of bait making up the shortfall. Menhaden seemed to be here in larger numbers than recent years and the anchovies and shiners are still evident on pretty days. On , just before dark, bait started popping all over the place right up against the beach at Oregon Inlet. I hurried to get my cast net thinking I was lucky to have a chance at some finger mullet only to throw over all the 3-4 Bluefish one would need for several days. I know they re good bait, but I let them all go nonetheless. Lately, the greentailed Shrimp have taken over from Oregon Inlet to the Point and the trawlers have been having a field day. I counted 17 in a tight circle that looked to be maybe a mile and one half just off the Nags Head Pier a few days ago. I understand the Croaker has been putting some Christmas smiles on the faces of a few of the boats. Seems the fishing slowed with the shrimp run, some folks are saying the fish we were catching have moved off the beach to work on the bugs, I don t know enough about that to form an opinion, but would gladly like to hear yours. Black Drum in the class have made a decent showing this Fall, even I caught one last week. These fish seem to End of Year Tackle Clean-up love the jetty area (Lighthouse) but I ve heard them being landed the whole Outer Banks on a variety. Shrimp, cut mullet and plastic grubs to name the best baits. Channel Bass are continuing to be caught with the Point being, as always, the best spot. Oregon Inlet had another good year with the larger fish, the last one I know of was by C.L. Payne of Wanchese on on the north side of the inlet at dead low tide in the middle of a sun soaked day. I witnessed this 49 inch prize as it was released to fight another day. The piers, I believe had as good a year as last, but don t have an official count. Two lady anglers battling it out for the Anglers Club biggest Drum is Ginger Knight and Ashley Bahen. Ginger had a 39 only to have Ashley catch a 41 with the current tally having Ginger back in front with a 43 incher. Three more weeks could have another change. Speaking of changes, most everyone by now knows that Frank Folb has sold Frank n Frans tackle shop on September 23rd. Hatteras Island s best friend has given up the daily rigors of keeping everyone happy with good bait and up to date news regarding driving on the beaches and continued access. If anyone deserves a good retirement, it s Frank. Thank you Frank! On a good note, the new owners Stephanie, Heather, Randy and Tim plan to keep the same ideas that made the shop so successful. Stephanie tells me it pretty much will be business as usual, and there are some items they will add to enhance the shopping atmosphere in the coming months, so stop by, introduce yourself and see what s new. Best of luck with your new venture. January 27,28 & 29, 2017 marks the beginning of the 1st annual Carolina Outdoor Expo in Greenville, NC. They re touting one of the largest gatherings of fishing and hunting guides under one roof in NC ever, each giving seminars of their expertise. Our own local surf fishing expert, Ted Moseley, is giving one each day from basics to advanced techniques in surf fishing, along with a pier fishing episode. Seminars are free, however a small admission will allow you to peruse over 100 outdoor sports vendors latest in hunting and fishing products. All events are at the Greenville Convention Center. Keep sending your fishing stories and pictures. Good Luck! by Ryan White, # 1957 As the surf fishing season is winding down for us here in North Carolina we are still catching a few fish but can t help thinking forward to next season. First, with the blow toads and sea mullet of March and April and then there is the beginning of the drum run. One of the biggest steps in ending the year to get prepared for next season is making sure you maintain your tackle. Maintaining fishing tackle includes not just your rods and reels, But your truck, rod spikes, beach chairs, rod rack and the list can go on and on... Anything that encounters sunlight and salt water needs to be treated before storage for the Winter. This will help ensure it s working order for next Spring. The first thing on the list of what to do for your equipment is NEUTRALIZE THE SALT. With everything around you at the beach having a high salt content, even rain puddles, it is very important to spray all of your equipment down with a SALT NEU- TRALIZER. While fresh water helps, it will still leave salt residue after rinsing verses a neutralizer which will deactivate the salt and it s corrosive properties. There are many brands available. Stop in to your favorite shop and ask what they use. The salt neutralizer should be liberally applied to everything you own that is exposed to salt. Once this is done the clean up can start... Reels are the most likely to have problems after winter storage. They have lots of nooks and crannies for salt and sand to get in and cause corrosion among other problems. The reel should be removed from the rod for cleaning and storage. They should be cleaned inside and out (complete tear down) this means bearings cleaned, and re -lubed, drag rebuilt, old grease removed from gears and casing, and new grease applied. The line should also be completely taken off of the spool as to be able to remove any salt deposits from the bottom of the spool. If you are not familiar with the inner workings of fishing reels its a good idea to take them to a shop for professional cleaning. Also most reel companies have a cleaning, warranty, and repair program. While reels are the most likely to have problems, don t forget about the rods... There is an old cleaning solution that I learned from my father. It s 1 soda cap full of isopropyl alcohol, 1 soda cap of Dawn dish detergent and combine the two in a spray bottle full of tap water. Spray the rods down with this mixture then use a brush around the guides, grips, and reel seat. Rinse with fresh water and towel dry. My dad and I would take a whole day every year and clean all of our rods with this solution and an old tooth brush. This along with salt neutralizer rinse really helps the rod from developing rust spots around the guide feet and helps keep the threads on the reel seat working smoothly. Last but not least we don t want to forget about the terminal tackle. This would include: rigs, hooks, lures, and leaders. These will benefit from a salt neutralizer and fresh water rinse then drip dry. It is also a good idea to to remove any soft plastics from lead Heads. This allows the hooks to be rinsed fully. Regarding any lures with buck tail or teaser tales it doesn t hurt to use a little hair conditioning to soften the hair and keep it laying smooth and tangle free. While maintaining fishing tackle can go on and on, this should be a good starting point to build off of. I hope this helps you all get a great start to your fishing season next year!

7 Printed on Recycled Paper NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Page 7 My experience Turtle Nest Watching in Frisco, NC August 2016 by Lee Barrett, #13759 Not knowing what I was getting myself into, I volunteered to be a Turtle Nest Watcher for the 2016 season and what an experience! I had a lot of spare time since retiring from work in 2015 and my wife was hoping I d get out of the house. This all began with an , VIA NCBBA, from the National Park Service (NPS) Nicole Loiseau, In Charge of NPS Volunteer Services, for help in A camp site might be provided for the length of stay at no charge; I could meet new people, enjoy the beach and fish in between. What more could one ask for? So, the first step was to attend a training session in Buxton, NC which is a requirement before you are allowed to represent the NPS as a volunteer. You are informed of what to expect while watching the turtle nest, what is expected of you and when. For anyone wanting to help with nest watching and ORV raking, one week or longer is requested (at least 5 nights). *Campsites for no charge will depend on campsite availability, and hours volunteered. Typically 32 hours a week are required to stay in government sites like Donna and Brian Ward. Public NPS campgrounds may be a little different, but NPS can look into this with Nicole L. and campground employees. Listen and learn during the meeting, was my decision, as I knew nothing and some discussions were relative to fishermen and extra work required by volunteers because of ORVs. One change, different from past years, was an access for ORV traffic in front of (instead of behind, if behind is not possible, or no alternative routes exist) a turtle nest to be provided by the NPS. This meant, for only a few turtle nests, raking of tire tracks be mandatory after all traffic had driven off the beach; hatchlings need as smooth a surface so not to be trapped in a rut on way to the water. Most other nests just require someone to attend between the times of 6PM and 9PM, or later if possible. All vehicles are required to be off the beach by 9PM during this time of the year, except necessary NPS vehicles. This means, you walk to and from the turtle nest site. I accepted the responsibility and August 15 through August 23 was selected. (Please NOTE*NPS is working on the possibility of using personal beach permitted vehicles for travel to nest sites in lieu of walking*) I selected Frisco as my area of responsibility and was able to acquire a camp site without charge for the duration of my volunteering. Andrew Simmons, NPS Biological Science Technician, assisted me the first night for training which also included releasing several hatchlings from an excavated nest. This was quite an event, not only to watch but be part of. I met Joe Darling, NPS Hatteras Island District Ranger, his family and others within his department. Several tourists were made aware of the event that attended as well. Everything thing went smooth until a wave washed one of the turtles back into our feet. Everyone had to freeze till we located the hatchling. All went well and the hatchling made it to the sea. Please note: you can choose not to accept any tourists attend any of the event you are part of. //An excavation of a turtle nest takes place three (3) to five (5) days after it hatches (if a boil occurs its generally three days after, if it trickles its generally 5 days). These hatchlings were dug out when the nest was surveyed for counting of eggs hatched, eggs that did not hatch, eggs destroyed by ants or ghost crabs, etc.// For the second night and others to follow, I assisted a person who volunteers for at least 6 weeks, Donna Ward. Donna and her husband Brian have a camper and stay in Hatteras during this time to help NPS watch the nests. Donna and Brian are both great people; dedicated while accepting the responsibility to assist anyway they can during the turtle hatching time. Now keep in mind, this was the hottest August I could remember. I am in a tent without cooling until Donna loaned me a battery operated fan. This was a God sent. I bought the fan. Also, I learned what raking sand was like, covering these tire ruts left from ORVs. Let me tell you, if you want to stay in shape, rake sand on a beach with a three foot aluminum rake for twenty minutes every night. You will not need a Gym. I began to dislike ORVs during this time of the year, especially the drivers who would deliberately go back and forth when it was time to get off the beach. Some were fishing while most were tourists who just were on the beach with family and friends. Donna and I came in contact with a few disgruntled individuals but all went well. Typically, Donna and I sat at the same nest NH054 Frisco expecting it to boil as the nest was over fifty (50) days. We released hatchlings from other excavated nests and kept watch on NH054. Nest NH054 did not boil on my watch. However, the nest did boil successfully about two days after I left the island. I gained from this experience these turtles have a right to live as any other creature on this earth. If I can do anything to help that happen, I will. You do not realize what a responsibility you have till you watch these hatchlings crawl from a nest 110 feet to the water s edge. I did not witness 80 to 130 hatchlings run to the water which I am told takes only about ten minutes to occur. However, I did witness 20 hatchlings trickle from a nest as this was amazing enough. These little ones go everywhere and you have two people to watch and protect without intervening into the darkness of the evening. Yes, I would do it again!..in closing..for me, it was an opportunity to gain better understanding as to why this level of protection is so important What is the importance of sea turtles in the sea world and to man; their purpose in life? Cause for decline by humans in the historical past has been directly linked to harvesting seas turtle for food and other uses. In more recent years decline is mostly cause by habitat degradation and commercial fishing bi-catch. Sea turtles play an important role in ocean ecosystems by maintaining healthy sea grass beds, key habitat to other marine life, food for other marine life, and nutrient cycling from water to land. Sea turtles play an important role on land; they improve their nesting beaches by supplying a large, concentrated source of high quality nutrients from their eggs laid. No matter the outcome of nests hatching or not, these eggs and remains left improve growth of dune vegetation that help stabilize dunes and provide food for other species of wildlife including both herbivores and carnivores (predators). When eggs are eaten by other creatures they in turn spread nutrients even further in dune systems through the spread of their feces. Provide food for other marine species in the food web. Barnacles, algae, and other organic material that grows on a turtles shell does not seem like food to us but is a major source of food for many growing species of fish and crustaceans. Shrimp and many species of fish rely on foraging on turtle shell surfaces. With less turtles this means less food for smaller organisms which means less for the larger organisms. All in all they play an important role in healthy fish populations. Green turtles rely on feeding mostly sea grass beds, the grass does too! Without routine foraging on grass beds creates over growth of the plant which in turn, alters the habitat characteristics, shades the ocean floor, allows for leafy growth to die and decay thus spreading algae blooms and other molds and funguses. This all directly impacts fish species that rely on certain habitat characteristics that sea turtles create through foraging. The way I see it, fewer turtles means fewer fish! I owe a special thanks to these individuals who made me feel welcome and who were very appreciative of my time. All NPS employees involved with the turtles are Biological Science Technicians. I gained an understanding and more respect for NPS and Law Enforcement individuals throughout this experience. These individuals of the NPS are all committed to their positions and just trying to do their jobs to the best of their ability as you and I would do. William Thompson- Lead Biological Science Technician. Will is a great person, accomplished and dedicated to the NPS. Donna and Brian Ward- Donna and Brian are dedicated volunteers who offer 6 to 8 weeks the last two (2) years to participate in turtle nest watching. Donna has a lot of experience doing this and she was able to share with me her knowledge which was extremely helpful. It was my pleasure to get to know them. Andrew Simmons-Biologist. Andrew was very helpful in my training the first night. He is very knowledgeable and an overall nice guy Damien Hardgrove-Biologist. I met Damien the second night out who continued my training with the releasing of hatchlings along with Donna. Also, Damien was involved in a nest excavation I witnessed in Avon. Joseph Darling- Hatteras Island District Ranger. Joe and his team are dedicated individuals who have the responsibility of law enforcement on Hatteras Island and are just trying to do their job to the best of their ability. They have my respect. Below are a few other facts about the Sea Turtles, for those who may not know. 1. Peak hatching occurs from late June August Boil (hatch). Ambient temperatures will affect when a boil may take place. 2. A minimum of fifty (50) days after the eggs were laid will the egg hatch (hatchling), typically 53 to 57 days. In warmer years this incubation rate will go down, and cooler will go up 3. Between the fifty (50) and fifty-five (55) day mark, a light filtering material fence is installed to surround the nest on three sides to provide a little guidance to the water for the turtles and help keep out predators. This is known as a Nest Expansion. Continued on Page 8

8 Page 8 NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Printed on Recycled Paper 2016 Annual Photo Contest Winners By Charles Lockett, Director # WOW, what a year for photographers! With just a quick review of this year s entries almost everyone can tell how difficult the chore of judging has been! I would like to thank the other volunteer judges who participated! I would like to congratulate EVERYONE for such a wonderful job! I would like to say that even though we are having difficulty getting some of these photos posted on the website, all of the judges had the chance to view all of the entries. I would like to especially congratulate the people who took the photos that were selected this year: 1st place - Evening Gull - Bill King 2nd place - Sunrise over the ocean - Pete East 3rd place Daze End Sunset - Dave Hayes Thanks again for the many great entries. It s also the time of year for me to encourage all of our shutterbugs to start early for next year s contest! I am asking that all entries be submitted by November 20, 2017 Remember your entries can be sent to photos@ncbba.org nd Place Sunrise Over the Ocean by Pete East. 3 1st Place Evening Gull by Bill King. 3rd Place Daze End Sunset by Dave Hayes Turtle Nest Watching Continued from Page 7 4. Three (3) species of sea turtles visit OBX to lay eggs; Green 1-3%, Kemp Ridley <1% and the Loggerhead (95 to 99% nests). OBX had nests from all three species this year. 5. A nest hatching is known as a Boil or Trickle. The term Boil is used because the hatching of a nest resembles the bubbles in boiling water as the hatchlings escape from the sand. Boil refers to all at once, a mass hatch. A trickle is a term also used meaning a slow, multiday hatch. 6. A nest will have an average of (eighty) 80 to one hundred-thirty (130) eggs. 7. Turtle maturity is reached at the age of 25 to 30 years at which time the female turtle is capable of laying fertilized eggs; dependent on how healthy the turtle is and species. 8. Only one (1) out of a thousand (1000) hatchlings survives, reaching adult breeding maturity. This stat is very broad and differs based on where you are in the world. 9. Main predators of hatchlings are, Ghost Crabs#1, Ants, Seagulls, Crabs at water s edge (Ex; Speckled Crab), Fish in the water. Basically anything bigger than them that are opportunistic and eat meat.

9 Printed on Recycled Paper Operation Beach Respect and Adopt A Highway Planned OBR dates for 2017 I again say Thank You to all our OBR volunteers for 2016! YOU made it a huge Success. by Bill King, Director #1467 Please, Please mark your calendars for the coming year - the dates are below so 2017 so we can make next year even better. / 01 / 2 / / 34$ 5 67 ) ) ) 67 ): ;% 01 / 2 / / 34$ 5 67 ) ) ) 67 ): * ), 7 01 / 2 / / 34$ 5 67 ) ) ) 67 ): 0 & ), < / 34$ ) 67 ) 67 /= NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Page 9 Time to Apply for NCBBA Scholarships It s time to start planning to apply for the NCBBA Scholarships. Each year NCBBA offers scholarships to one student at each of the Dare County high schools and Ocracoke School. Senior students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Manteo High School, First Flight High School and Ocracoke School who are interested, please contact your school s guidance department. Applications and the scholarship criteria are now available at your schools. by Pam Smith, Secretary # Life In addition to the Dare County - Hyde County scholarships, NCBBA offers one (1) scholarship to an NCBBA member or their child. This scholarship is $ per academic year and is renewable for four (4) years. If you would like to apply, the application and scholarship criteria is available on NCBBA s website or by contacting Pam Smith at pam.smith@ NCBBA.org. Applications must be received by April 15, NCBBA Gives Back to Local Communities with Donations by Dave Wigginton, #335 Life Another successful Red Drum Tournament (8th Annual) is behind us. There were plenty of nice fish caught, lots of old friends and laughter and those moments of exhaustion that only come when you are doing something you truly enjoy. At Saturday night s Awards Banquet, a tournament highlight was the announcement and presentation of donations to local organizations. Through the combined donations of NCBBA, Michael Jackson of the Fishin Hole Tackle Shop in Salvo, Friends of David and Joyce Joyner, and the Generosity of the Tournament Anglers, the Hatteras Island Methodist Men were presented $4,640 to assist in aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Because of their Community assistance after Mathew, NCBBA also donated an additional $500 each to the Volunteer Fire Departments in Hatteras and Frisco Villages and $500 to the United Methodist Church of Ocracoke Island. Before the Storm, NCBBA had presented a check for $1000 to the Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Also $200 was raised for Toys for Tots! These Hurricane Mathew donations are in addition to donations made to various Community service organizations such as; Hatteras Island Water Rescue, Chicamacomico Fire and Rescue, and Outer Banks Womens Club Angel Tree. The NCBBA 2017 Budget has allocated approximately $5,000 in donations for the coming year to various Community Service Groups. Your Board of Directors reviews and approves these donations on a case by case basis depending on need and the circumstances, NCBBA also assists in supporting the Fritz Boyden Youth Fishing Tournament and NPS Junior Ranger Program. NCBBA is recognized in the OBX Communities as a Friend and Supporter! Angel Gift Donation presented by Director Carol Mowers. NCBBA Donation to Hatteras Island Methodist Men totaled $4,640. Pam Smith presents NCBBA donation to Hatteras Island CERT.

10 Page 10 NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Membership by Carol Mowers, Membership Director, #10999 Another year has gone. As of Nov 28, we start 2017 with 3840 total members, 2599 Adult, 41 Junior and 1200 Life members. In the year 2016 we had 192 new members and 38 members reinstate their membership. There are 12 more members this year as compared to January Deletions continue to be a problem. Please pay your dues in a timely manner. Many newsletters were returned for the Oct/Nov/Dec Issue, more so than any newsletter in the past. When I received returned newsletters it will be due to No Forwarding Address. If I have a phone number or address, I will attempt to contact the member, but unfortunately the great majority are Life members for which I do not have any of the above information. After two returned newsletters or notices the member is deleted from the membership roster. Please keep me informed of a change of address so I can update the database. Very little participation occurs from the majority of the membership, I greatly appreciate the members that come out to help. I really would like to see those of you that live within a short driving distance. Four times a year, Operation Beach Respect gives us the opportunity to be visible to the general public. It is a great time to meet, greet and promote the organization. The Calendar of Events is posted in each newsletter. Please plan to attend at least one of our events. We really need members to help. Us old folks are getting tired and we need younger ones to help. A cookout is planned following each cleanup. We would love to have you join us. Don t forget to visit the Raleigh Fishing Expo, Jan 13-15, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC, the Richmond Fishing Expo, Jan 20-22, Meadow Events Park, Doswell, VA and the Great Bridge Fishing Association Flea Market, Mar 11, Chesapeake, VA, at the Chesapeake Convention Center. Let s have a good year with more participation. 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All you have to do is sign up for Amazon Smile. Go to smile.amazon.com. When you sign up, you can designate which organization you wish to support. Choose NCBBA from the list and the Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of all eligible purchases you make to NCBBA. Sign up today and begin helping NCBBA with your next purchase! Welcome New Junior Members MBR # Name State Cameron (07/00) Bayne NC Emily (05/05) Bayne NC Cody (06/09) Bayne NC Chase R. Beck PA MBR # Name State Hailey Puckett VA Caleb Regan VA Abree Young NC Member Survey Results by Mike McNichol, Director #13276 The Member Survey was published on October 2, 2016 and we had 463 responses. Thank you to all who participated! The following results reflect only those who answered the survey but should be a pretty close approximation of the feelings of the membership as a whole. Question #1 dealt with how long you have been a member and surprisingly 73.5% of respondents have been a member for 5 years or greater. Question #2 asked about the Member Discount Program and 57.3% said they have never heard of it or were only vaguely familiar with it, 8.4% have already used their discount at least once. Remember to keep your member ID with you and check the website for what discounts are available. Question #3 asked about whether or not NCBBA fulfilled its purpose in advocating for beach access and a whopping 98.9% responded yes. This was encouraging to me and should be for everyone. This BOD as in the past has strived to maintain beach access for all. Question #4 asked about the value of some products and services. Beach advocacy was #1, NCBBA News was #2 and the website was #3. All of the above garnered at least a 4 on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being very valuable. Question #5 asked whether or not you would be renewing your membership in 2017 and 90.4% said yes, 5.8% said no and 3.0% were undecided. It seems that most people not renewing did so because of the beach closures/restrictions. Questions 6 and 8 dealt with the level of satisfaction with the way the BOD performs its duties and we generally got high marks. We averaged 1.4 rating on the level of satisfaction with 1 being completely satisfied and 5 being not satisfied. Question 7 asked what we could do to provide more value to our members and there were 149 responses, all of which the BOD will consider. Question 9 asked if you would recommend NCBBA to a friend or colleague and 94.5% said yes. Questions 10 and 11 dealt with demographics and interestingly the respondents were 90.9% male 7.3% female and a whopping 84.5% are age 55 or older. Thank you to all who participated in this year s survey. Your answers will help guide the BOD as we plan for next year. If you have suggestions or would like share some fishing stories or pictures please contact our newsletter editor Janice at Janice.Regan@ncbba.org

11 Printed on Recycled Paper Merchandise Corner by Carol Mowers, Director # T-Shirts New Design: The 2017 T-shirts have been ordered and should be available in January. Please see the order form below for colors. There will be a slight increase in prices this year. Hooded Sweatshirts: Also by popular demand, hooded sweatshirts with zipper front, royal blue have been ordered. Due to the size and weight of the sweatshirts, we have added the shipping charge of $6.80 to each sweatshirt. Limited Supplies: Also available are a limited amount of 2016 T-shirts, see order form for available sizes at the time of newsletter printing. To be sure sizes are available; call me at Very limited Map Design, navy, long sleeve shirts in small and medium only, priced to sell at $ Great for sleep shirts for the younger anglers. NCBBA MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM (ALLOW 2 to 3 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY) T-SHIRTS ADD $2.00 FOR SIZE 2X AND 3X SHORT SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT (men's cut) - LIGHT GREEN $15.00 M (4) L (3) 2 XL (1) All orders shipped via US Postal Service LONG SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT (men s cut) - DARK GREEN $20.00 M (5) L (15) XL (21) 2 XL (13) 3 XL (18) LONG SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT - NAVY S (23) M (18) 2016 T-SHIRT ORDER FORM DEDICATED TO PRESERVING BEACH ACCESS AND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES SALE PRICES Map Design FEATURING THE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE ONLY $10.00 SHIPPING CHARGE & HANDLING CHARGE $6.80 TAX (NC RESIDENTS ONLY) 6.75% TOTAL OF CHECK ENCLOSED $ Make checks payable to NCBBA. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH To inquire on items, call Carol Mowers at merchandise@ncbba.org PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! Name Member # Address City State Zip Phone Number: MAIL TO: NCBBA, P.O. BOX 189, NAGS HEAD, NC YOU MAY ALSO ORDER ONLINE FROM OUR WEBSITE: NCBBA MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM (ALLOW 2 to 3 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY) (ORDER FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE COLOR OR SIZE IN STOCK) ITEM NCBBA News JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 Page 11 SHORT SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT (men s cut) Comfort Colors - Melon All orders shipped via US Postal Service 2017 THE POINT QTY COST EA. TOTAL S M L XL $ X 3 X $20.00 LONG SLEEVE POCKET T-SHIRT (men s cut) Comfort Colors- Seafoam S M L XL $ X 3 X $25.00 SHIPPING CHARGE & HANDLING CHARGE $6.80 TAX (NC RESIDENTS ONLY) 6.75% TOTAL OF CHECK ENCLOSED $ Make checks payable to NCBBA. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH or ORDER ONLINE AT NCBBA.COM Questions? Call Carol Mowers at Or merchandise@ncbba.org PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! Name Member # Address City State Zip Phone Number: MAIL TO: NCBBA, P.O. BOX 189, NAGS HEAD, NC ITEM All orders shipped via US Postal Service Melon 2017 SWEATSHIRTS, HOODED, ZIPPER FRONT - GILDAN Royal Blue QTY COST EA. TOTAL ROYAL BLUE, NCBBA ON RIGHT SLEEVE, LIGHTHOUSE LOGO LEFT BREAST S M L XL $ X 3 X $38.80 TAX (NC RESIDENTS ONLY) 6.75% TOTAL OF CHECK ENCLOSED Seafoam $ DUE TO SIZE AND WEIGHT OF SWEATSHIRT - SHIPPING CHARGE OF $6.80 IS INCLUDED IN PRICE OF EACH SWEATSHIRT Make checks payable to NCBBA. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH or ORDER ONLINE AT NCBBA.COM Questions? Call Carol Mowers at Or merchandise@ncbba.org PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! Name Member # Address City State Zip Phone Number: MAIL TO: NCBBA, P.O. BOX 189, NAGS HEAD, NC 27959

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