February 2020 Newsletter Thanks to inspiration from club members, the fishing community, and all the cool happenings around San Diego, our club is going to have a great year! Thank you all for your great ideas, participation, and encouragement! Tip in the bar, but not in our corner  because of our special group prices, a tip has already been added to your tab. We've already scheduled 6 of our 10 speakers for the year. They're all interesting, and all different. On February 6th, it's Jeffrey Hughes from H&H Marine Services, Boat & Engine Maintenance & Repair.Bring your questions. February and March are happening months, and March has no meeting, so you have a lot to take care of at the February meeting, if not before. Check the calendar. Our Annual Awards Banquet is Sunday, Feb. 23rd at 3 PM, at Troy's Greek Restaurant at Friars Road and Mission Gorge. Directions will be sent in Tim's emails. Purchase adult tickets (only $26!) at the February meeting, to save us a lot of phone calls. We'll also want a head count for kids under age 11, but you can pay for them at the restaurant. Don't wait until the last minute to pay by phone -- the restaurant can only add a few extra meals after the 13th. RSVP to Mary 619-850-9476, or Ellie 619-890-5401 Feb. 1st we help kids fish at the Lake Poway Derby -- call Bill, 619-988-9862. Remember to wear your club shirts and name badges at all volunteer events, so you're not some random adult hanging out around kids! Because there's no March meeting, Bill already has signup sheets for Fred Hall Del Mar (get in free!) and Day at the Docks, Bill and Deb start work on the new membership directory in February, so get renewed. If you've been meaning to bring a friend, now's a great time. Remember that you get extra badge raffle tickets for that! Second, ads in the directory ($25 to $100), pay for the printing. Who do YOU know who'd appreciate some business from your fishing friends? Pepe has our first tournament lined up on March 21st -- the Bay Bass Hold Emis a ton of fun! Besides tournament and sidepot money, there's a special prize for the best poker hand! You can sign up and pay by 1 Club Meeting February 6th, 2020 ** At Claim Jumper, La Mesa ** Guest Speaker: H&H Marine 6:00 Happy Hour/Dinner 7:00 Meeting phone (619-384-1138) by 8 PM on March 20th. But if you want to get your first cards dealt to you in person, you had better sign up at the February meeting! Tony wants to clear out the 2019 Big Fish clothing. All of it (except the hats) was donated by the embroidery shop, so any offer he accepts will be 100% profit for the club. Get yourself a great deal! We are looking for two additional board members. Please call if you'd like to know more. It's interesting, and we promise a light workload and plenty of support!