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2005Sportfishing Summit2005Sportfishing SummitUniting the Sportfishing Industry

October 5 -7, 2005 Ocean Reef Club, KeyLargo, Florida

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Welcome to the Ocean Reef Club and the 2005 SportfishingSummit, the American Sportfishing Association’s membershipmeeting and its premier networking event.

From special sessions to business workshops to association committee meetings, the 2005 Sportfishing Summit provides amyriad of opportunities to gain information on the most relevantissues facing the sportfishing industry as well as practical knowledge to help you develop and manage your business. Weparticularly encourage you to participate in the ASA Committeemeetings in order to gain a better understanding of how the ASA staff and your colleagues work on your behalf.

The Ocean Reef Club is a great venue for our meeting. Aside from the sessions and meetings, there are many opportunities to network with your friends and colleagues during evening receptions and fishing and golf excursions. We also want to welcome the spouses who are attending the Summit and we hope you enjoy the special event that we have planned for youthis year. The ASA and hotel staff will do their best to ensure your time here is an enjoyable one.

We know that attending the Summit is an investment of time andresources and we thank you for your support of our associationand the future of sportfishing by being here. We encourage everyone attending the Summit to take advantage of the opportunity to share perspectives and experiences in order to ensure a prosperous future for our industry.

David Pfeiffer Mike NussmanShimano American Corporation President and CEOChairman of the Board



As of September 20, 2005

Tuesday, October 42:00 pm – 6:00 pm Registration ..........................Hotel Lobby

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Hospitality Suite ........Harbor View RoomSponsored by BASS/ESPN Outdoors

Wednesday, October 5Noon – 4:00 pm Registration ..........................Hotel Lobby

(Summit registration is located in the hospi-tality suite before noon and after 4:00 pm)

7:00 am – 6:00 pm Hospitality Suite ........Harbor View RoomSponsored by BASS/ESPN Outdoors(Summit registration is available in the hospi-tality suite before noon and after 4:00 pm)

9:00 am – 10:00 am Spouses’ Welcome Breakfast ............Carysfort Hearth RoomHosted by Byron Velvick, star of ABC’s

“The Bachelor” and co-host of ESPN’s“Bass Center”

6:30 am – 7:30 pm Golf & FishingAvailable throughout the day

9:00 am – 10:30 am Committee Meetings

Revenue ............................Bonefish Room

Data and Statistics ..............Tarpon Room

Manufacturer’s Division ........Permit Room

Saltwater Government Affairs Subcommittee ........Sailfish Room

10:30 am – 10:45 am Morning BreakSponsored by Pure Fishing, Inc.

10:45 am – 12:15 pm Committee Meetings

Finance..............................Bonefish Room

Freshwater Government Affairs Subcommittee ........Sailfish Room

Manufacturer’s Rep Division ....Permit Room

Consumer Shows ................Tarpon Room

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Briefing ................South Ballroom

Speaker: State Senator John C. Astle (D-MD),

president, Executive Council, NationalAssembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses

Sponsored by the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses

1:45 pm – 3:15 pm Committee Meetings

Show ....................................Tarpon Room

Trade & Commerce Subcommittee ................Bonefish Room

FishAmerica Foundation......Sailfish Room

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Afternoon BreakSponsored by Pure Fishing, Inc.

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Committee Meetings

Government Affairs..............Sailfish Room

Communications ..............Bonefish Room

Membership ........................Tarpon Room

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Welcome Reception ....Palm Court RoomSponsored by Fishing TackleRetailer/ESPN Outdoors

Thursday, October 6Noon – 4:00 pm Registration ..........................Hotel Lobby

(Summit registration is located in the hospi-tality suite before noon and after 4:00 pm)

7:00 am – 7:00 pm Hospitality Suite ........Harbor View RoomSponsored by BASS/ESPN Outdoors(Summit registration is located in the hospi-tality suite before noon and after 4:00 pm)

7:00 am – 9:30 am ASA Board of Directors Meeting..........Poinciana Room

6:30 am – 7:30 pm Golf & Fishing Available throughout the day

Beginning at 4:30 pm Golf Scramble

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8:30 am – 9:45 am Choice of General Business Seminars Navigating the Business Culture of China ..........Frangipani Room

Speaker:Wayne Chu, principal, Chu Brothers

Hotel Group

There is more to doing business with Chinathan just making the deal. In this sessionyou will learn about the cultural fabric ofthe Chinese business world: traditions,thought processes, relationships and theiropinions of Americans’ way of approachingthe Chinese culture and business world.

ASA Data & Statistics Forum ..............Hibiscus RoomSponsored by SportscanINFO

Speakers: Rob Southwick, president, Southwick

Associates

John DeVries, general manager, KrehaCorporation and chair, ASA Data andStatistics Committee

Better data leads to better business decisions. During this seminar, learn aboutavailable data, new data services beingdeveloped for the sportfishing industry andnetwork with others who have similar dataneeds and limitations.

9:45 am – 10:00 am Morning BreakSponsored by Pure Fishing, Inc.

10:00 am – 11:45 am Welcoming Remarks ......North Ballroom

Speakers:Dave Pfeiffer, executive vice president,

Shimano American Corporation and ASABoard of Directors Chairman

Ken Haddad, executive director, FloridaFish and Wildlife ConservationCommission

Summit Signature Morning Session –Challenges Facing Angling ParticipationDuring this session, we’ll look at the challenges facing angling participation andthe challenges other organizations havefaced in increasing participation—as welltheir successes.

10:00 am – 11:45 am Current State of Angling Participation

Ron Ten Berge, executive vice president, North America, Pure Fishing, Inc.

What do the numbers tell us about anglingin America in 2005?

The Winning Ways of NASCAR

Brian Corcoran, director, CorporateMarketing, NASCAR

In 1948, the National Association for StockCar Auto Racing (NASCAR) was officiallyborn and, after 57 years, it’s never beenmore popular.

Grow Boating – Increasing Participationand Improving Sales

Carl Blackwell, vice president, Marketingand Communications, NMMA

“Grow Boating” is a cooperative effort initi-ated by the recreational boating industry toincrease participation and ultimately improvesales for any business with a financial interestin the marine recreation industry.

The Milk Moustache Campaign –Reversing a Downward Trend

Kurt Graetzer, CEO, Milk ProcessorEducation Program

The Milk Processor Education Program(MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk processors who arecommitted to increasing milk consumption.

Our Industry Response – “Take Me Fishing!”

Speaker: Mike Nussman, ASA president and CEO

Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch with Federal Fishery AgencyLeaders or On Your Own(limited seating - prior RSVP required)Sponsored by the Trust for Public Land

NOAA Roundtable ........Poinciana Room

Dr. William Hogarth, assistant administratorfor Fisheries, NOAA

USDA Forest Service Roundtable ....................Frangipani Room

Fred Norburry, associate deputy chief, USDA National Forest System

USFWS Roundtable ........Hibiscus Room

Matt Hogan, deputy director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Summit Afternoon Sessions1:15 pm – 2:45 pm Manufacturers’ Federal

Excise Tax ........................North Ballroom

During this session, you will hear from the IRSabout the current status of the federal manu-facturers’ excise tax as well as from federaland state agency representatives about howthe excise tax is used to support fisheries andfisheries programs.

Speakers: William Conlon, director, Specialty

Programs, IRSAn overview of the role the Department ofthe Treasury has in the collection of themanufacturers’ excise tax.

David Smith, deputy assistant secretary,Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior

An overview of the role the Department ofthe Interior and the U.S. Fish and WildlifeService has in administering the Sport FishRestoration and Boating Trust Fund.

Ken Haddad, executive director, FloridaFish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

An overview of how state agencies administerthe fund and provide specifics on Florida’sfisheries and boating programs.

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Afternoon BreakSponsored by Pure Fishing, Inc.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm “Take Me Fishing!” – It’s Your Campaign ..........North BallroomSponsored by the Recreational Boatingand Fishing Foundation

Speakers: Bruce Matthews, president and CEO, RBFF

Jamie O’Brien, director, Partner Relations, RBFF

The new Take Me Fishing Marketing Guide,makes it easy to leverage your advertisingdollars with the $6 million national Take MeFishing advertising campaign. Join Bruceand Jamie as they explain how Take MeFishing can work for you.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Member Reception and Dinner ........................Lagoon/BeachSponsored by Shimano American Corporation

Friday, October 77:00 am – 4:00 pm Hospitality Suite and

Registration ..............Harbor View RoomSponsored by BASS/ESPN Outdoors

6:30 am – 7:30 pm Golf & Fishing Available throughout the day

8:45 am – 10:00 am Breakfast Briefing – The Future of Saltwater Fishing ........North Ballroom

10:00 am – 10:15 am Morning BreakSponsored by Florida Fishing Weekly

10:15 am – 11:30 am Industry Outlook Panel – Opportunities and Challenges Facing the Industry ........North Ballroom

Facilitator:Randy Lemcke, vice president, Plano

Molding Company

Speakers: Bob Feldsott, president, Folsum

Industries

Sam Brenner, director, Sales & Marketing,Okuma Fishing Tackle

Bob Eakes, president, The Red DrumTackle Shop, Inc.

Greg Block, vice president, Jones & Company

11:45 am - 1:30 pm General Membership MeetingLunch Provided ..............North Ballroom

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ASA Staff 2005-2006ASA Staff 2005-2006

American Sportfishing Association 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 420Alexandria, Virginia 22314Phone: (703) 519-9691Fax: (703) 519-1872www.asafishing.org

Executive OfficeMike NussmanPresident and CEOExtension [email protected]

Joyce Anderson-LoganExecutive AssistantExtension [email protected]

Government AffairsGordon RobertsonVice PresidentExtension [email protected]

Carol ForthmanOcean Resource Policy DirectorExtension [email protected]

Patrick O’RoukePolicy FellowExtension [email protected]

ICASTMaria del ValleICAST Director Extension [email protected]

Kelly Camirand ICAST CoordinatorExtension [email protected]

MembershipRic IceMembership DirectorExtension [email protected]

Ann SweeneyMembership AssistantExtension [email protected]

CommunicationsMary Jane WilliamsonCommunications DirectorExtension [email protected]

Brad FisherAssistant Communications DirectorExtension [email protected]

Finance and AdministrationDiane CarpenterChief Financial OfficerExtension [email protected]

Deanna EastmanAdministrative Services ManagerExtension [email protected]

Naomi EvansFinance AssistantExtension [email protected]

Betsy PaiOffice AssistantExtension 251

FoundationsJohn BryanChief Philanthropy Officer Extension [email protected]

Johanna LadermanManaging Director, FishAmericaFoundationExtension [email protected]

Jeff BloemGrants Coordinator, FishAmericaFoundationExtension [email protected]

Anne GlickExecutive Director, Future FishermanFoundation Extension [email protected]

Laura JeromeAssistant Director, Future FishermanFoundation Extension [email protected]

Jesse GraytockProgram Coordinator, Future FishermanFoundationExtension [email protected]

Bart HallPresident, Fred Hall & AssociatesASA/Fred Hall Fishing Tackle & Boat Shows(805) [email protected]


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Bob EakesPresidentThe Red Drum Tackle Shop, Inc.Buxton, North Carolina

Bob Feldsott PresidentFolsum IndustriesMahwah, New Jersey

Brian CorcoranDirectorCorporate MarketingNASCARNew York, New York

Bruce MatthewsPresident and CEORecreational Boating andFishing FoundationAlexandria, Virginia

Byron VelvickCo-host/Analyst ESPN OutdoorsBoulder City, Nevada

Carl BlackwellVice PresidentMarketing andCommunicationsNational MarineManufacturers AssociationChicago, Illinois

Dave PfeifferExecutive Vice PresidentShimano AmericanCorporationIrvine, California

David SmithDeputy Assistant SecretaryFish, Wildlife and ParksDepartment of the InteriorWashington, D.C.

Fred NorburryAssociate Deputy ChiefUSDA National ForestSystemWashington, D.C.

Greg BlockVice PresidentJones & Company, Inc. Stuart, Florida

James ConnaughtonChairmanPresident’s Council onEnvironmental QualityWashington, D.C.

Jamie O’BrienDirector, Partner RelationsRecreational Boating andFishing FoundationAlexandria, Virginia

John Astle (D-MD)State Senator and PresidentExecutive Council National Assembly ofSportsmen’s CaucusesAnnapolis, Maryland

John DeVriesGeneral ManagerKreha Corporation ofAmericaAuburn, New York

Ken HaddadExecutive DirectorFlorida Fish and WildlifeConservation CommissionTallahassee, Florida

Kurt GraetzerExecutive DirectorMilkPEP – The MilkMoustache CampaignWashington, D.C.

Matt HoganDeputy DirectorU.S. Fish and WildlifeServiceWashington, D.C.

Randy Lemcke Vice PresidentPlano Molding CompanyPlano, Illinois

Rob SouthwickPresidentSouthwick AssociatesFernandina Beach, Florida

Ron Ten BergeExecutive Vice President North AmericaPure Fishing, Inc.Spirit Lake, Iowa

Sam BrennerDirectorSales and MarketingOkuma Fishing TackleOntario, California

Wayne ChuPrincipalChu Brothers Hotel GroupRichmond, Virginia

William ConlonDirectorSpecialty ProgramsInternal Revenue ServiceWashington, D.C.

William Hogarth, Ph.D.Assistant Administrator for FisheriesNOAAWashington, D.C.

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ASA Board of Directors 2005-2006ASA Board of Directors 2005-2006

David Pfeiffer*ChairmanExecutive Vice PresidentShimano AmericanCorporationOne Holland DriveIrvine, CA 92618(949) 951-5003(949) 951-5071 (Fax)[email protected]

Randy Lemcke*Vice Chairman Vice PresidentPlano Molding Company431 East South StreetPlano, IL 60545(630) 552-9407(630) 552-9737 (Fax)[email protected]

Gary Zurn*Secretary Executive Vice PresidentBig Rock Sports173 Hankinson DriveNewport, NC 28570(252) 808-8306(252) 726-1443 (Fax)[email protected]

Peter Foley*TreasurerPresidentBoone Bait CompanyP.O. Box 2966Winter Park, FL 32790-2966Shipping Address1501 Minnesota AvenueWinter Park, FL 32789(407) 975-8775(407) 975-8776 (Fax)[email protected]

*Executive Committee 9/9/05

Jerry Calengor*Immediate Past Chairman Executive Vice PresidentNormark Corporation10395 Yellow Circle DriveMinnetonka, MN 55343(952) 933-7060 x368(952) 933-0046 (Fax)[email protected]

MEMBERSJ. David BurkhardtPresident Triple Fish International LLC1240 Commons CourtClermont, FL 34711(352) 243-0873(352) 243-0874 (Fax)[email protected]

John CooperSecretarySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks523 East CapitolPierre, SD 57501-3182(605) 773-3387(605) 773-6245 (Fax)[email protected]

Thomas DammrichPresidentNational MarineManufacturers Association200 East Randolph DriveSuite 5100Chicago, IL 60601-6528(312) 946-6200 x6220(312) 946-0388 (Fax)[email protected]

Ed DinkinsVice President/MerchandiseManagerBass Pro Shops2500 East KearneySpringfield, MO 65898(417) 873-5670(417) 869-5912 (Fax)[email protected]

Clem DippelAdvertising DirectorFishing Tackle RetailerBASS/ESPN OutdoorsP.O. Box 89Manitowish Waters, WI 54545(715) 543-8427(715) 543-8772 (Fax)[email protected] Address51214 Bensen Lake RoadManitowish Waters, WI 54545Office AddressP.O. Box 10000(407) 566-2277Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Bob EakesPresidentRed Drum Tackle Shop, Inc.P.O. Box 1354Buxton, NC 27930(252) 995-5414(252) 995-6675 (Fax)[email protected]

Thomas FoteLegislative ChairmanJersey Coast AnglersAssociation22 Cruiser CourtToms River, NJ 08753(732) 270-9102(732) 506-6409 (Fax)[email protected]

John JillingPresidentWright & McGill Company4245 East 46th AvenueDenver, CO 80216(720) 941-8799(303) 321-4750 (Fax)[email protected]

Jim LebsonRegional SalesManager/Legal AffairsG.Loomis, Inc.1359 Downriver DriveWoodland, WA 98674(800) 662-8818 Ext. 265(360) 225-6516(360) 225-7169 (Fax)[email protected]

Darrell LowrancePresident/Chief ExecutiveOfficerLowrance Electronics, Inc.12000 East Skelly DriveTulsa, OK 74128(918) 437-6881(918) 234-1702 (Fax)[email protected]

Jeff PontiusPresidentZebco/WCB6101 East ApacheTulsa, OK 74115(800) 444-5581 x6810(918) 831-6899 (Fax)[email protected]

Geoff RatteNational Sales ManagerWater Gremlin Co.1722 Gervais AvenueMaplewood, MN 55109(651) 209-9476(651) 773-1070 (Fax)[email protected]

Bert KaplanEx-OfficioChief Executive OfficerKaplan Associates3 Lionel DriveSimsbury, CT 06070(860) 658-6249(860) 658-5584 (Fax)[email protected]


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ASA Committees 2005-2006ASA Committees 2005-2006

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COMMITTEE(9 Members)John Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst Marketing (CHAIR)Greg Block, Jones & Company, Inc.Sam Brenner, Okuma Fishing Tackle CorporationRip Cunningham, Salt Water SportsmanJason Loyd, Outdoor Matters/Lure EyesMartin MacDonald, Bass Pro ShopsBruce Matthews, Recreational Boating and Fishing FoundationDave Salvi, Sports, Inc.Ron Smart, Ron Smart & AssociatesStaff Contact: Mary Jane Williamson, 703-519-9691 x227 [email protected]

CONSUMER ADVOCACY COMMITTEE(9 Members)Fred Neal, Cabela’s, Inc. (CHAIR)Noreen Clough, BASS/ESPN OutdoorsThom Dammrich, National Marine Manufacturers AssociationEd Dinkins, Bass Pro ShopsBob Hayes, Coastal Conservation AssociationRandy Lemcke, Plano Molding CompanyPhil Morlock, Shimano American CorporationGeoff Ratte, Water Gremlin Co.Bill Shedd, AFTCO Manufacturing Co., Inc.Staff Contact: Gordon Robertson, 703-519-9691 x237 or [email protected]

CONSUMER SHOWS COMMITTEE (10 Members)Burt Steinberg, American Rod & Gun (CHAIR)Dave Burkhardt, Triple Fish International LLCDebi Duplechain, Wave Industries, Inc.Ken Elie, Outdoor Pro ShopMark Hildebrandt, Hildebrandt Co., LLCDick Pool, Pro-Troll, Inc.Donn Schaible, Wright & McGill Co.Bill Shedd, AFTCO Manufacturing Co., Inc.Ron Ten Berge, Pure Fishing, Inc.Ex-Officio: Bart Hall, Fred Hall and AssociatesStaff Contact: Mike Nussman, 703-519-9691 x252 [email protected]

DATA AND STATISTICS COMMITTEE(12 Members)John DeVries, Kreha Corporation of America (CHAIR)Sam Brenner, Okuma Fishing Tackle CorporationSteve Ferrara, Shimano American CorporationBob Funk, O. Mustad & Son (USA), Inc.Kirk Gillis, Recreational Boating and Fishing FoundationGlenn Hughes, World Publications LLC, Sport Fishing/MarlinMagazines Chris Kent, Crème Lure CompanyRichard Lillard, Hart Tackle CompanyBenjamin Moore, Boater’s WorldRon Ten Berge, Pure Fishing, Inc.Gary Walker, Gary Walker & AssociatesBlair Wickstrom, Florida Sportsman MagazineStaff Contact: Rob Southwick, 904-277-9765 or [email protected] and Gordon Robertson, 703-519-9691 x237 or [email protected]

FINANCE COMMITTEE (9 Members)Peter Foley, Boone Bait Co. (CHAIR)Joseph Bobrowski, XA Fishing, Inc.Ed Dinkins, Bass Pro ShopsAlan Gnann, Rec ComponentsMark Masterson, Yakima Bait CompanyDick Posey, Lamiglas, Inc.Donn Schaible, Wright & McGill Co.Burt Steinberg, American Rod & GunRichard Storm, Dave’s Lures, LLCStaff Contact: Diane Carpenter, 703-519-9691 x242 [email protected]


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FISHAMERICA CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH COMMITTEESConservation Committee(19 Members)Jim Hubbard, Mercury Marine (CHAIR)Jack CharvatKim Erickson, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Mike Gibson, Arkansas Game and Fish CommissionDoug Grann, Wildlife ForeverGlenn Hughes, World Publications LLCBert Kaplan, Kaplan Associates John Kehoe, Pro Line ManufacturingBill Kerr/Mike Moore, Wal-MartRichard Lillard, Hart Tackle CompanyGary Martel, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Virgil Moore, Idaho Fish and GameJohn Morlan, Pure Fishing, Inc.Steve Quinn, In-FishermanBob Reguly, Canada Outdoor WriterGeorge Shipes, EGS EnterprisesDon Sturdevant, Leisure SportsHoward TannerBlair Wickstrom, Florida Sportsman Magazine

Research Committee (8 Members)Peter Henning, Plano Molding Company (CHAIR)Mike Conlin, Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesGlen Contreras, USDA Forest ServiceBen HardestyBill MillerEd Rogers, Food Source Lure CorporationJason Haefner, Do-It CorporationMike Staggs, Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesStaff Contact: Johanna Laderman, 703-519-9691 x245 or [email protected]

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (25 Members)Bill Shedd, AFTCO Manufacturing Co., Inc. (CHAIR)Phil Morlock, Shimano American Corporation (CHAIR, FRESHWATER SUBCOMMITTEE)Rip Cunningham, Salt Water Sportsman (CHAIR, SALTWATER SUBCOMMITTEE)Geoff Ratte, Water Gremlin Co. (CHAIR, TRADE & COMMERCE SUBCOMMITTEE)Peter Calderone, Calderone & AssociatesNoreen Clough, BASS/ESPN OutdoorsBob Eakes, The Red Drum Tackle Shop, Inc.Tom Fote, Jersey Coast Anglers AssociationMarc Gaden, Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Mike Gibson, Arkansas Game and Fish CommissionAlan Gnann, Rec ComponentsJason Haefner, Do-It CorporationPhil Jensen, Luhr Jensen & Sons, Inc.Robin Knox, Colorado Division of WildlifeClark Lea, Jr., Marine Metal ProductsJim Martin, Pure Fishing, Inc.Benjamin Moore, Boater’s WorldVirgil Moore, Idaho Fish and GameFred Neal, Cabela’s, Inc.Doug Olander, Sport Fishing MagazineDick Pool, Pro-Troll, Inc.Dick Posey, Lamiglas, Inc.Jeff Powell, Ed Cumings, Inc.Jim Range, Baker, Donelson, Bearman & CaldwellTom Sadler, Trust For Public LandsStaff Contact: Gordon Robertson, 703-519-9691 x237 or [email protected]

Freshwater SubcommitteePhil Morlock, Shimano American Corporation (CHAIR)Noreen Clough, BASS/ESPN OutdoorsMarc Gaden, Great Lakes Fishery CommissionMike Gibson, Arkansas Game & Fish CommissionAlan Gnann, Rec ComponentsPhil Jensen, Luhr Jensen & Sons, Inc.Robin Knox, Colorado Division of WildlifeJim Martin, Pure Fishing, Inc.Virgil Moore, Idaho Fish and GameFred Neal, Cabela’s, Inc.Dick Posey, Lamiglas, Inc.Jim Range, Baker, Donelson, Bearman & CaldwellTom Sadler, Trust For Public Lands

Saltwater SubcommitteeRip Cunningham, Salt Water Sportsman (CHAIR)Bob Eakes, The Red Drum Tackle Shop, Inc.Tom Fote, Jersey Coast Anglers AssociationBenjamin Moore, Boater’s WorldDoug Olander, Sport Fishing MagazineDick Pool, Pro-Troll, Inc.Bill Shedd, AFTCO Mfg. Co., Inc.

Trade and Commerce SubcommitteeGeoff Ratte, Water Gremlin (CHAIR)Peter Calderone, Calderone & AssociatesJason Haefner, Do-It CorporationClark Lea, Jr., Marine Metal ProductsJeffrey Powell, Ed Cumings, Inc.


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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (9 Members)Gary Zurn, Big Rock Sports (CHAIR)Bob Eakes, The Red Drum Tackle Shop, Inc.Joe Hall, TTI-Blakemore Fishing GroupEdward Hochreiter, Profile Fishing TackleRandy Lemcke, Plano Molding CompanyTim Norman, Spro Corp.Larry Rosenberry, XTOOLS, LLCGary Walker, Gary Walker & Assoc.Lynnwood Young, Fishing.comStaff Contact: Ric Ice, 703-519-9691 x234 or [email protected]

NOMINATING COMMITTEE (15 Members)Randy Lemcke, Plano Molding Co. (CHAIR)Dave Burkhardt, Triple Fish International LLC (VICE CHAIR)Jerry Calengor, Normark CorporationEd Dinkins, Bass Pro ShopsClem Dippel, BASS/ESPN OutdoorsAlan Gnann, Rec ComponentsJoe Hall, TTI-Blakemore Fishing GroupRobert Hall, Panoptx, Inc.Edward Hochreiter, Profile Fishing TackleBert Kaplan, Kaplan AssociatesBrian Lyons, Dri Ducks Outdoor Performance GearJohn McGuire, Kasswins, Inc.Chip Powell, Mason Tackle Co.Burt Steinberg, American Rod & GunGary Zurn, Big Rock SportsStaff Contact:Mike Nussman, 703-519-9691 x252 or [email protected]

REVENUE COMMITTEE (9 Members)Dick Pool, Pro-Troll, Inc. (CHAIR)Bob Eakes, The Red Drum Tackle Shop, Inc.Alan Gnann, Rec ComponentsRichard Lillard, Hart Tackle CompanyBrian Lyons, Dri Ducks Outdoor Performance GearDick Posey, Lamiglas, Inc.Ron Ten Berge, Pure Fishing, Inc.Gary Walker, Gary Walker & Assoc.Lynnwood Young, Fishing.comStaff Contact: Mike Nussman, 703-519-9691 x252 or [email protected]

SHOW COMMITTEE (10 Members)John Jilling, Wright & McGill Co. (CHAIR)Bill Binet, The Binet CompanyClem Dippel, BASS/ESPN OutdoorsEdward Hochreiter, Profile Fishing TackleJohn Mazurkiewicz, Catalyst MarketingPaul Schluter, St. Croix RodsBurt Steinberg, American Rod & GunRon Ten Berge, Pure FishingGary Zurn, Big Rock SportsEx-Officio: Bart Hall, Fred Hall and AssociatesStaff Contact: Maria del Valle, 703-519-9691 x240 or [email protected]


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ASA Hospitality Suite

Sponsored by BASS/ESPN Outdoors, the hospitality suite, locatedin the Harbor View room, is the perfect place to relax with a drink,meet colleagues or get the latest information on the Summitevents. The suite is open Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.;Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; and Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Restaurant RecommendationsFor those “on your own” meals, Ocean Reef offers a selection of dining choices, from the causal waterfront Raw Bar, to theGalley Restaurant, to the nautical-themed Islander. Restaurantschedules vary by season. For dining reservations and inquiriescall extension 5931.

FishingThere is great fishing in the waters surrounding Ocean Reef aswell as great diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, sailing and wind-surfing. Guides, instructors, charter boats and equipment for allthese sports are available through the Club’s Water Activities desk.

All fishing charters leave from the marina in the Fishing Village. If you pre-registered for fishing, please check the fishingschedule in the ASA hospitality suite to confirm your booking.If you reserved a trip directly through the Club, check in with theCharter desk at extension 5920.

GolfOcean Reef offers two, well-maintained 18-hole championship golfcourses. A driving range, two practice greens, a golf clubhouse, a fully-equipped pro shop that has been recognized as one of the best in North America and a staff of dedicated professionalscomplete the Ocean Reef’s golf offerings.

ASA Golf Scramble Players for Thursday’s golf scramble should meet at the main lobbyat 4:15 p.m. Please check the sign-up sheet in the hospitality suiteto confirm your place. To book a tee time of your own, call theclubhouse at extension 5912.

Salon & Spa ServicesThe Salon at the Ocean Reef Club Fitness Center offers a varietyof spa and personal services. For more information on the salon & spa please call 367-6506.

Fitness CenterOcean Reef’s Marina Health Center is equipped with tread mills,stair machines, bicycles, free weights and Life Fitness Equipmentand other amenities. The Health Center is located adjacent to the Marina and is complimentary to both members and guests 16 years of age and older.

TransportationThe front desk/bell stand can arrange for a cart to take you any-where on the property at any time of the day and golf carts areavailable for rent. Carts can be reserved by dialing extension 2370.

Dress RequirementsDining AttireThe more casual restaurants, such as the family-style Galley the Raw Bar and The Islander, require a collared shirt and dresstrousers for gentlemen (walking shorts during the summer— May1-October 31) in the evening. The outdoor Palm Court, adjacent to the pool, requires shoes, shirts and bathing suit cover-ups.

Casual and Sports AttireCollared shirts are required on our golf courses and tennis courts.Sporting shorts are acceptable in the appropriate activity areas.Ocean Reef asks that you remember traditional white attire if yourplans include croquet.

Bathing AttireBathing attire requires cover-ups and shoes for any area beyondthe pool. Thong-style suits are inconsistent with the Club’s familyenvironment and are, therefore, inappropriate.

Unacceptable AttireTank tops, tank-style undershirts and jogging tops for men, cropand jogging tops for women, frayed cut-offs and tattered jeans are not acceptable attire. Shirts are required at all times in all public areas other than the pool. Gentlemen are expected toremove hats while indoors. We also ask that your guests and children over 12 years of age be attired to the code.

About the ResortAbout the Resort

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The American Sportfishing Association is the leadingrecreational fishing trade association, uniting more than650 members of the sportfishing and boating industries,state fish and wildlife agencies, federal land and watermanagement agencies, conservation organizations,angler advocacy groups and outdoor journalists. Wesafeguard and promote the enduring social, economicand conservation values of sportfishing.

American Sportfishing Association2252 Reinkers Lane, Suite 420Alexandria, VA 22314

www.asafishing.org703-519-9691


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