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President’s Letter

 

Congratulations to our Tournament committee for another successful tournament this year!  Mark Weir, Helen Wynnberry and Jim Gaither did an outstanding job!  Many hours are spent into the planning and coordination of this event and I hope that you enjoyed participating.

     Unfortunately, we did not have our “annual” jam session because our head musician Alvin “Riley” Baugus was on tour in Europe and could not attend.  Hopefully, we can continue next year so listen up all you musicians…..we need you.

     I was personally pleased to see how well the island as progressed since Hurricane Isabel.  The Park Service has done a great job balancing the needs and wants of the fishermen and those of the island.  We hope to resume work trips in the near future and encourage each of you to contribute in some form or another.

     The holiday season is upon us and another year is soon to be passing.  As we celebrate this season, please keep in mind the less fortunate and sick, particularly any that are part of our group.  Your prayers and thoughts can do wonders.

     Remember, take a kid fishing!  It’s time well spent.

     I sincerely wish you all a very merry Christmas and many happy years ahead for you and your families!                Roger Wise

 

     President’s Post Script:

 

     Flexibility is needed at times to
 conduct a tournament of this
magnitude, which includes the ability
to award prizes or give special
attention to those who achieve a milestone in their fishing career.

     This year’s extra-special recognition goes to DIFF member Charlie Sutphin who, at the last minute, weighed in with this “killer” whiting, 0.10 lbs!

 

 

Sponsors

 

Helen Wynnberry of the DIFF Board reports that the sponsors added the finishing touch to this year’s tournament.  The contributors added the icing to the cake with  their generosity and largesse.

     Thanks for their contribution of money goes to: J M Davis Industries of Morehead City, NC ;  Mason’s Auto and Truck Center of Smyrna, NC;  Chadwick Tire Co. Inc.of Otway, NC;  Casor Community Mart of Casor, NC; and Dr. Paul Hounshell of Shelby, NC.  These donations paid for a delicious Saturday lunch catered by Alton’s Barbecue of Goldsboro, NC.

     Gratitude for their donations of merchandise goes to:  Dunroven House of Mooresville, NC;  Middle Atlantic John Deere Landscaping of Mooresville, NC;  Fastenal Industrial & Construction Supplies of Mooresville, NC;  West Marine of Morehead City;  Billy’s of Harkers Island, NC;  Phil Barbecue Sauce of Davis, NC; and Marine Fisheries of Morehead City, NC.  Special thanks to H &R Roofing for donating the Honda generator for the raffle...again!

     “Love for the Island” gifts coming from individuals include donors Stewart Cuthell of Salisbury, NC; James Tyree of Salisbury, NC; Dawn Green of Roxboro, NC; Keith Barnett of Roxboro, NC; Jack Dunaway of Davis, NC; and Bing Michael of Charlotte, NC.

     Thanks to the Hefner brothers for cosponsoring the 7.2 pound puppy drum “WANTED” contest in honor of their Dad, Uncle and brothers.

     Kudos to the Yadkin Crew for donating a rod & reel in memory of Tom Powell.

     Helen and the Board thank everyone for their help this year and years past.  Please call or write Helen if want to be a sponsor next year:  142 Gillinkin Rd, Beauford, NC 28156; phone: 252 728 6078.

NOTICE

DIFF Club Annual Meeting

 

Saturday, February 26, 2005

 

Pineville, NC Firehouse

 

11:00 AM lunch, meeting at noon

(Board at 9:00 AM)

 

Lunch will be served

 

Generator Raffle Drawing to be held