10th Annual Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman's Tournament

 The  Cape Fear Disabled Sportsman's 10th Annual Tournament will proudly be held on friday, May 16th, 2008 at Kure Beach Fishing Pier from 8:00 am until 12:30. There will be an awards ceremony held shortly afterward.

 Through donations and volunteers this tournament is in its 10th year of existance. Support of the Club and Sponsors have made it possible to host over 270 participants and along with there attendance and parents last year's tournament welcomed over 500 people! Contestants and Attendants were treated to breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, a tournament t-shirt and all the necessary fishing equipment. At the end of a great day of fishing many contestants were awarded prizes and all contestants were given goody bags to take home along with great memories.

  Anyone wishing to become a Sponsor or Volunteer to help with this event can contact: Dawson Freuler 264-8397 or Joanne Galo 409-8641.  If you haven't been down to see all the smiles, you need to check out our most Heartwarming Event. Last years pictures are available on the website. (Club Photos 2007). We would like to thank everyone for their sponsorships.

"Azalea Festival Blowout"

 This year's Azalea Festival Blowout will be held on Saturday April 12th at Freddie's Yacht Yard (400 Block of Canal Drive) from 1 o'clock until 5 pm. Lynn Ray will be serving his famous B-B-Que Pork to be served with fried chicken, cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans, rolls and hush puppies all cooked southern style. Lunch will be ready around 2 o'clock. Entertainment will be provided by DJ David Wade, playing the best of Beach Music.

 There will be also be prizes awarded to the "Best Dessert" and the "Best Spring Fling Bonnet" contests. We will also be having our annual raffle drawings and some new club merchandise will be available for sale. Look forward to seeing everyone there!

"Results"

 "Dessert Contest Winner" was Debbie Harrill and the "Best Bonnet Winner" went to Kathy Morgan. Great turnout and the food and music was to die for.

Nautical Yard Sale

 We will be having a "Nautical Yard Sale" on Saturday March 29th. The location will be at 910 N Lake Park Blvd, the vacant lot across from Bowman's Seafood Restaurant. The event will be from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, but if you plan on selling you should plan on being there earlier. This event is open for any Got-Em-On club member to sell their unwanted fishing and nautical items, or just come by and shop around for items that others have gotten tired of or no longer need.

 If you plan to set up a table, or if you're just not into yard sales but would like to donate some items to the club, please contact one of the board or committee members and let them know. We would like to get some idea of how many people that are interested in selling.

 This is a new event for the club and hope that it turns out to be a big success!!!

Chamber Chowder Cook-off

 The club has been asked to provide volunteers to sell/serve beer during the upcoming Chowder Cook-off  on the lake at Carolina Beach.  The event is April 19th and we will need volunteers from: 9:00 - 11:00 to help set up and 11:00 - 5:00 to serve and sell.  Everyone will be assigned shifts so that you can still enjoy the festivities. After the event, volunteers will be needed from 5:00 - 6:00 to help clean up and pack up the tents. If you are interested contact Donna Gurganus 910-470-1374.

 Also, volunteers are needed on Friday 18th in the afternoon to help set up tents.

Got-Em-On Student Contest 2008

presented by

Got-Em-On Live Bait Club and Southern Sportfishing Charters

1. Grades & School Behavior - Students must perform satisfactorily in school

     a. Academics - don't have to make straight A's, but must show effort or much improvement

     b. Must show respect for school faculty and classmates

     c. Must be willing to assist teacher or classmates with special projects

     d. Teacher must recommend the student. ( Write a letter of recommendation for GEO Award)

2. Civic Project -

     a. Student must come up with an idea of something to do for their community, church, Police Dept, Fire Dept, or one needy or elderly person. Then create and implement the project.   Or....

     b. Write 1 or 2 page essay relative to fish or conservation and explain the importance.

3. Awards to :

Two Children ages 7 - 12

Two Children ages 14 - 18

Each will get to participate in filming one show with Capt Andy Everhart of Southern Sportfishing Charters. They will receive a DVD Copy of the show and will be told when it will air on TV. Each will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Got-Em-On.

Eligibility:

               a. Entrants must be local students in good standing.

               b. Must be recommended by a Teacher.

               c. Must be recommended by a current Got-Em-On Member.

               d. Registration must be submitted by May 1st.

               e. Project/ Essay and Teacher recommendation by end of current school year.

Application Forms can be downloaded from this site (click on Youth Sportfishing Tournament on left side of website under Club Info)

For further information you can contact Linda Holland at 458-7337

Raffle Tickets

 As most of you will find out the Club has started selling the raffle tickets for this years annual drawing in April at our Azalea Festival Blow Out on April 12th. The tickets are a $5.00 donation each and you do not have to be present at the drawing to win. We actually have three top pizes for drawings. 1st prize is a Rick Bennett custom made Rod donated by "Capt Rick Bennett" with a Shimano Calcutta 250 Reel donated by "Island Tackle & Hardware". 2nd prize is a 6'6" Key Largo Rod donated by "Reel Bait & Tackle" with a Shimano Spinning Reel donated by "The Got-Em-On Live Bait Club". 3rd prize is a 1/2 day charter on "Batson Charter Boats" donated by "Capt John Batson".

 Anyone that would like to purchase Raffle Tickets and is having trouble finding them can contact Mike Coleman @ 232-4995 to purchase them.

"2008" Road Warrior Tournament

 This years Road Warrior Tournament will take place again in Swansboro, NC. Host site will be the "Waterway Inn" www.waterwayinn.net  (1-877-216-4206). Dave will not start taking reservations until February 18th and there will be a three day minimum stay.  Lodging will also be available at the "Best Western Silver Creek Inn" www.bestwesternsilvercreekinn.com  (1-877-459-1448). The motel is located 1 mile from the Waterway Inn and has offered the club a special rate of $100.00 plus taxes per night fee for rooms consisting of 1 King or 2 Queen beds in either smoking or non smoking rooms. There is a two day minimum stay and you have to call the motel direct to get the discount and let them know that you are a Got-Em-On club member. A block of 25 rooms have been reserved until the 24th of June and the individual has until 3pm the day before their arrival to cancel their room. Boatslips are available at "Dudley's Marina" 1-252-393-2204 and the slip rental is .75 a foot and is located 2 blocks from Waterway Inn and a boat ramp is located right beside the host site.

 Tournament date is July 26, 2008 and the location is "Swansboro, NC". Imformation will be available at the Chowder Cook off. If you have any questions contact Mike Coleman 232-4995.

"2008 Chowder Cook Off"

 Well, it's a New Year and time to start the year off right with a Social. We will have our annual Chowder Cook Off and Dessert contest on February 16th at Snow's Cut Park off of River Road. Event starts at 1:00 pm and prizes will be awarded in both categories.

 Trophies for our annual Chart Buster winners will also be given out at this time. Lots of club hats, shirts and other items will be offered for sale. Everyone come on out and bring your favorite Chowder or Dessert and have a great time. Look forward to seeing you there!!!!!!!!

"Results"

 We had a large turn out with 150+ people and over 13 entries in each category. This year's winners are Cameron Lewis (Chowder) and Robin Arnette (Dessert). The real winners this year are all the people that took time to attend the event and enjoy all the delicious Chowders and Desserts!!! What a way to start the year off.

"Flotilla Party"

 A Flotilla Party will be held at "Freddie's Yacht Yard" (400 Block of Canal Dr) on Saturday December 1st starting at 5:30 pm.  Menu will consist of a Got-Em-On Clam bake. Music will be provided by "DJ" David Wade. Look forward to seeing everyone.

Top Ten in Flounder Points For The Year

 The following people are our final top ten in flounder points tournaments this year:

1. Ted Conner   240 points

2. Dennis Durham 213 points

3. Dean Hill 212 points

4. Johnny Arnette 210 points

5. Kathy Clark 195 points

6. C A Wallin 194 points

7. Mike Coleman 192 points

8. Ken Pearson 188 points

9. Debbie Harrill 186 points

10. Randy Gainey 186 points

 Congrats To All The Winners Great Job !!!!