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BTC Tuna Tales
April/May 2013
Fish On...Weekend Contests Underway!
Finally...the nicer weather season to have arrived! The BTC weekend
contests are underway:
UPCOMING!!
Officers
Interim Chairperson
Mary Adams
(516) 819-9596
May 11-12Th-Weekend Weak fish Contest
May 18th-May 26th-Inshore Rodeo Week
President
Dave Levin
Vice President
Steve Hartman
Treasurer
Mary Adams
Membership Secretary
Doug Laukaitis
June 15-June 23rd-Shark Week Contest
*Be sure to check the website for 2013 weigh in stations!
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It is the responsibility of the Anglers that the weigh in slips be received by the Weighmaster.
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Look for the 2013 fishing calendar in your email or at your door!
Seasonal Sponsor Bowl Begins June 1st!
Thanks to our sponsors, the 2013 Seasonal bowl is Back! Last year we
awarded over $51,000.00 in prize monies!
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New members-One year FREE ENTRY
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Existing members-$100.00 Entry fee
Win up to 2 categories per year… Each has a $500.00 prize!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Bening Andy Buglione Keith Busch
Steve Hartman Frank Genovas Jim O’Rourke
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Nassau Fire Apparatus
Century 21 Adams
Continental Home Loans
Busch Sewer & Cesspool
Upcoming Events!
Old Stuff Shop
A Successful Spring Bash for the BTC!
Great food...Terrific Chinese Auction and a Great sense of “Community”
made this years Spring Bash an event! Over 40 Chinese Auction donations including a Silent Auction and Open Bar!
From the proceeds of the event, the BTC donated $1,500.00 to the Babylon neighbors Supporting Neighbors...helping our community to rebuild
from “Sandy”. Over 40 “Neighbors” attended the event, as well as Town
Supervisor, Rich Shaffer & Mayor Scordino.
The check was proudly presented on Saturday, April 27th. Check out the
Babylon Patch for the full story!
Special Thanks to Andy Buglione, Dave Levin, Jim O’Rourke, Frank
Genovas, Steve Hartman, Bob Bening, and John Suss for all their efforts
in making this Spring Bash a success!!!
A BTC Thank You………..
Special thanks to member, Charlie Witek for being our Guest Speaker at
April’s Meeting! Charlie spoke on the 2013 Rules And Regs,”Fishing”
after Sandy;” the controversial “Breach”, and an update on all species.
As always, Charlie had a wealth of information!
All General Meetings At:
Lily Flanagan’s
345 Deer Park Ave. Babylon
Dinner at 7:00 PM
Meeting at 8:00 PM
Tournament Committee
Monday, May 6th
7:00 PM Francesco’s
Board Of Directors
Thursday, May 16th
7:00 PM
General Meeting
Tuesday, May 21st
8:00 PM Lily Flanagans
Weigh In Stations
These are the official 2013 Weigh In Stations for the Babylon Tuna Club:
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Babylon Fishing Station
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Woodcleft Fishing Station
Suffolk Marine
Bergen Point
Bobs Bait & Tackle
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Sea Isle Bait & Tackle
Trophy Tackle
Fishin Mission
Frank & Dicks
Hudson Point Marina
Mark the Date….August 8-August 11, 2013
62nd Annual Babylon Tuna Invitational Tournament
Ready…..Set….Fish!
Sponsorship and Vendor Packages are now available! BTC Tuna Tees with the New Design will be on sale shortly with a variety of styles and
colors to choose from! Captain’s dinner begins festivities Thursday evening August 8th, 2013!
Early Entry Discounts !!!!
Please call Andy to receive your discount for early entry… overnight, day and inshore! We awarded over $51,000 last year in cash and prizes!
Huge thanks to our Tournament Committee who has been meeting and emailing consecutively to make this year’s Tournament the Best Ever!
Thanks to Andy, Jim, Frank, Keith, Steven, Bob and Dave.
Looking forward to August!
Fishing Tidbits
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Congratulations to all annual 2012 award winners who received recognition at the Spring Bash! Special mention goes to petite
Storm Romano, who received a trophy for her “Outstanding Catch.”
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Speaking of “Outstanding Catches”, congrats to Frankie (Francesco’s) for his Outstanding Catch mid December !356 Lb. Blue Fin!
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Friday. August 16, 2013… BTC bringing back “Youth Day”...Thanks to Bob Bening! Boat will leave from Babylon dock and
will be a sure “hit” for the kids...up to 12 years old! Details on Event to follow!
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Saturday, August 24, 2013...Annual Snapper Derby Day! A fun filled morning for our families! Every year the dock is more
crowded… and this year will be no exception! Save the date and your space at the dock now!
Your Board of Director is making every effort to make the Babylon Tuna Club a stronger and vital organization to all it’s members,
as well as our community.
Your support during events and meetings are encouraged. Your ideas are very much welcome. Together..we can accomplish !!
TIGHT LINES...CALM SEAS
SEE YOU AT THE GENERAL MEETING, May 21ST….