CUR APR May 13 A - CCA Texas

Greater Sugar LandWelcome new president, Weems Turner713-857-8897wtuner@ducommun.comFirst, I would like to welcome Weems Turneras our new chapter President. The board and Ilook forward to working with him.We held our annual banquet on April 11th.Everyone enjoyed crawfish and catfish. Thanksgo out to all that came out to support theGreater Sugar Land Chapter. Also I want tothank all the members for making this anotherGREAT event!On April 27, we held the New TerritoryKid Fish. About 175 kids showed up for the kidfish. Thanks to Julie Kveton with New TerritoryParks , Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 4and the Sugar Land CCA for an awesome timehad by all.On May 4, we held a Kid Fish for specialneeds children with the Elks Lodge No. 151 atSea Center Texas in Lake Jackson. The ELKSbused the children and parents in for the event.The kids had a fantastic time.On May 18, we will have had the SugarLand Kid Fish.On June 1, as you receive this newsletter,we will have the Missouri City Kid Fish, 1700Glenn Lakes.On June 29, we will have a chapter fishingtournament at Sargent. We welcome all tojoin. For info email me at dokveton@gmail.comor call me at 281-808-4870.Our chapter will not meet in June and July.The next meeting will be on August 7 at SpringCreek BBQ, Hwy. 6, Missouri City. Come joinus for a great time. For more info on our chaptergo to Sugarlandcca@comcast.net or checkout our facebook page at //www. facebook.Com/ccasugarland. —David O. Kvetoncontinuing to $5,000 for a Platinum Sponsorship.The evening’s live auction will featurehunting and fishing adventures from around theworld, along with original artwork and uniquegift items. There will be plenty of outdoor relatedbargains and other treasures among theraffle items and on the silent auction tables. Proceedsfund conservation projects along thecoast, fisheries research, conservation lobbying,and equipment to help with fisheries managementand in the enforcement of game laws.The event is headed for a sellout, so don’t delayin purchasing your tickets, a CorporateTable or a Silver, Gold or Platinum Sponsorship,by contacting Drew Adams at 713-626-4222 or Bryant Bennett at 281-757-5011.Larry Bozka and Mark Mantell were invitedto speak to the CCA TX GWC group onMarch 26. With an informative and entertainingmix of fishing advice and a veritable travelinggallery of top-notch photography and artworkto boot, Larry put on an unforgettable program.After sharing a few funny stories, Bozka presentedsome insights as to how he interpretsand utilizes wind, tide and other conditions tonarrow down his choice of potential fishinghotspots. As a full-time outdoor writer andbroadcaster for more than 35 years, Bozkadraws on that experience and more as a popularpublic speaker, video and seminar producer,photographer and marketing consultant. Hehosts the award-winning website and blogCoastalAnglers.com, and can be emailed atlarry@coastalanglers.com. Better yet, “friend”him on Facebook. Larry brought out his closefriend and creative collaborator artist MarkMantell of Friendswood (on Facebook at artname Marcus Mann: Email:mmann@mckelleygalleries.com). Mark broughthis limited-edition sporting art prints “Homecoming”and “Reflections” and sold them at asubstantial discount in support of our cause. Heand Larryprovidedsignaturesfor the past 5-years. Thank You Charles and SusanUpshaw for all your support.Please visit our web page for up to dateevents and information. http://www.ccatexas.org/chapters/inland/greaterwoodlands/Keep Conserving …To Keep Fishing—James KayGuadalupe ValleyCliff Weber 361-275-6506Hays CountySteve Schiber 512-524-2989Heart of the HillsRandy Plummer 830-377-0737Cool weather lasted longer than we expectedand the winds blew, but several members stillreported good catches of reds and some nicetrout. One of our active supporters fromBlanco, Dobie Benson of Benson Body &Paint, was seen enjoying a weekend at thecoast with his family. Hope you have had thechance to get out and fish, also.We are preparing for our Banquet onThursday, September 12, 2013 at the BoerneCommunity Center. If you would like to donatemerchandise or sponsor an auction item, pleasegive me a call. We also have volunteer opportunities- come and be a part of the group!Remember Boerne Marine, Full ServiceAuto Parts, Concept Builders, Academy,Kendall County Abstract, Brady’s Automotive,and C. Joseph Industries/Garrett Mechanicalare proud sponsors of CCA Heart of the Hills!See you on the water—Jim Simmons210-380-5709The Greater Woodlands group, Pres. James Kay presiding, enjoyed the ConcertFor Conservation.Greater WoodlandsJames Kay 281-363-4417www.ccatexas.org/greater-woodlandsHere comes our 6th Annual Banquet – ThursdayJuly 18– The Grand Palace 314A PruittRd. – Spring, Texas. The event starts at 6:00p.m. and ends around 10:00 p.m. Single ticketadmission is $50, which includes a year’s CCAmembership, adult beverages, and a catfish &shrimp dinner by Clint’s Kuntry Katfish Catering.Sponsorships and Corporate Tables are stillavailable for purchase beginning at $750 andand personalized inscriptions toboot.Texcraft Construction LLC - As I like tomention, are key sponsors in this article, myhat (or) visor is off to Charles Upshaw forbuilding an outstanding business. Texcraft Constructionhas just celebrated their 9th year ofbeing in business as a full services generalcontractor of Class A business interiors.Charles has been in this business for 28-yearsand has a solid reputation. Texcraft Constructionhas been one of our cornerstone sponsorsHill Country Kid Fish— fun with a crab.Hill CountryDarlene Cook 800-594-2056 ext 217darlenec@knbt.fmThe Hill Country Chapter had our first CCA SocialSunday, April 28. It was held at the TexasAgriculture Education and Heritage Center inSeguin. The venue offered a stroll through historyof buildings from the German heritage offarmers and immigrants from the 1850’s. Gardensand livestock were also among the favoritesof the participants.We had 171 CCA members and guests attendingwith 50 to 60 children, toddlers to 14year olds. Games for the youth included a fishpond casting contest and a crawfish race! A bigthank you to the Epps and Morgan families forthe games and the Koehler’s for the crawfish~15~