Osterville Anglers Club E-News — November 15th, 2012

2012 Awards Night Recap

This past Saturday OAC members enjoyed a nice dinner and awards presentation. We also managed to raise about 4K for the club with our live auction and 50/50 raffle. Dick Egan won over $1,700 in the raffle. He should thank Missy McGraw for drawing his winning ticket! Thank you to all of our members that purchased tickets and help support the club. I would also like to thank the following people for donating our live auction items: Captain Ron Murphy, Glenn Wattley, Missy & Dave McGraw, Frank Best, Scott Swaylik and Andy Little. In addition, thank you to member Ken Cirillo for creating a nice power point presentation on our flat screen TV and all the members that sent in pictures for our slideshow. You can view the awards night slide show on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQfFDrP12Kw

Below please find a description of each award and the 2012 recipients:

Lifetime Achievement Award – E.J. & Terry Jaxtimer

This award is given in recognition of dedication to sport fishing and for generous contributions to the Osterville Anglers Club.

Sellars Award – Robert Miller on “Summer Place”

Presented yearly to the captain, an active OAC member, who accumulates the most points in OAC recognized fishing tournaments.

Master Angler of the Year – Steve Bunnell

A perpetual award donated by Mr. John Heyer and selected by a committee of four plus the current Club President and Tournament Committee Chairperson and awarded on the following criteria:

“Someone who fishes for a variety of species, both inshore and offshore, male or female, with the added plus of being active in fisheries conservation and Osterville Anglers’ Club activities.

Captain Bill Cotter Award – Robert Miller

An annual award donated by Larry Coggeshall and Barbara Whitely in memory of long-time OAC member Bill Cotter. The award is presented to the captain, an active OAC member, who lands the largest striped bass in the OAC One Day Bass Tournament.

Edison C. Marney Award – Tara Bedenkop

Created in memory of Ed Marney, a long-time active OAC member, and presented to the OAC member that lands the heaviest bluefish in an OAC sponsored tournament during a calendar year.

C-MAP Award – Robert Miller

Donated by C-MAP USA and presented to the OAC member who lands the heaviest striped bass in an OAC sponsored tournament during a calendar year.

Larry Coggeshall Award – Mary Miller

A perpetual award created to honor the contributions of Larry Coggeshall. The award is presented annually to the Osterville Anglers’ Club “Lady Angler” who records the largest combined weight of one Striped Bass and one Bluefish in an OAC sponsored tournament or a tournament with active OAC participation.

Carl S. Riedell Award – Robert Miller

Awarded to the OAC male angler landing the heaviest combined weight of 1 striped bass and 1 bluefish during a tournament season.

Cathy A. Fraser Award – Nicholas Swaylik (for striped bass and bluefish)

Created in memory of Cathy Fraser and presented to the OAC junior member(s) who lands the heaviest bluefish and heaviest striped bass in an OAC sponsored tournament during a calendar year.

E.J. Jaxtimer Junior Angler Award – Caroline Lewis and Nicholas Swaylik

Awarded to the OAC youth anglers, male and female, landing the heaviest combined weight of 1 striped bass and 1 bluefish during a tournament season.

Announcements – Upcoming Activities

THURSDAY NIGHT, December 6^th 6:00pm — Dr. Greg Skomal will give a presentation on Great White Sharks. Dr. Skomal is an accomplished marine biologist, underwater photographer, aquarist and author, and has been leading the tagging program off Chatham. He’ll have some incredible video, photos and stories to tell.

SATURDAY NIGHT, December 8^th 6:00-10:00pm – Christmas Party & Yankee Swap Please RSVP by Thursday, Dec. 6^th if you plan to attend (508-420-4336 or email [email protected]).

There will also be a Youth Christmas party in December, watch for details.