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Membership is restricted to active and retired members of the Florida Army and Air National Guard and Department of Military Affairs employees as a recreational benefit in recognition of their service to our State and Nation.
A variety of outdoor recreation possibilities exist including access to exclusive hunting and fishing areas. Immediate family members enjoy the same privlidges as members when accompanied by the member.
New memberships are $150.00, current member renewals are $100.00 and we are capped at 200 members. If additional areas are approved this may increase.
Applications are accepted 1 April through 31 May each year and acceptance is based on priorities outlined in our By-Laws. Installation Policies, Club Rules, By-Laws and Safety rules are enforced by an elected Board of Directors who coordinate activities with the Installation Commander.
Members are expected to participate in Special Events, Workdays and attend two semi-annual General Membership Meetings.
HUNTING: Game may be taken each season IAW current Florida Wildlife Commission regulations. Our Clubhouse is furnished with electricity, water, skinning racks, ice machine and walk-in cooler. Primitive and RV camping as well as base lodging is available on base.
FISHING: Members have access to Kingsley, Lowry and Magnolia Lakes, Blue Pond and other small ponds. Largemouth bass, Shellcracker, Perch and Bream are plentiful.
SAFETY: The Installation Commander demands Safety First, and so do we. Use of seatbelts are manditory and speed limits are enforced. Applicants must include a Hunter Safety Certificate from any state with their application and complete the New Member Safety / Orientation Briefing presented by a Board Member prior to participating in any hunting or fishing events. Watercraft Safety is highly encouraged.
WE GIVE BACK: During 2010-11 we generated and donated over $25,000.00 to the Wounded Warrior Project and the Florida Youth Challenge Academy. A special thanks to those members who contributed their time, talent and hard work that made this possible.
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2nd ANNUAL CHARITY BASS TOURNAMENT
MAR 17, 2012
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Tournament is open to the public, beginning at safe light until 1300. Weigh-in on opens at 1000.
- Four lakes are available, Lowry Lake, Kingsley Lake, Blue Pond and Magnolia pond. Lowry and Magnolia lakes are managed by FWC and open to the public on a very limited basis. Other lakes are normally not available to the public.
- Tournament limited to 60 Boats.
- Lake selection will be Captain’s choice, based on date application is received, until lake is full, then subsequent priority(s) will be assigned.
- Capacity - Lowry-20 boats; Kingsley-20 boats; Magnolia/ Blue Ponds- 10 boats each.
BOAT CAPTAINS:
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Tournament Rules, Maps, online Applications and payment option are available on the sidelinks.
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Entry Fees - $90.00 with optional Big Bass Pot (per boat)- $10.00. Payout 80% of gross fees collected.
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Total of 12 aggregate weight winners - First place 50%, Second place 30% and Third place 20% winners on each lake - Big Bass - 1 single payout - $600.00 Possible gross payout is: $4,320.00. Actual amount is determined on number of boats registered and paid.
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Camp Blanding AVE “B” gate will open at 0400 on 17 MAR to facilitate boaters and Sponsors.
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Captain Meetings will be held @ 1900 on Friday 16 MAR and @ 0430 on 17 MAR at the flagpole.
CORPORATE SPONSORS:
You may support this event in multilpe ways:
1. Cash Donations
2. Gift Certificates / cards.
3. Donation of Sporting Good items to be raffled off.
4. Provide event day support, i.e. food / beverage donation, entertainment, set-up and serving, etc.
Sponsors are encouraged to set up displays / booths / tents on the parade Field to showcase their products / services at no charge.
Sponsors are encouraged to donate a portion of their gross sales for the day, however, nothing is required.
TAX INFORMATION:
· All 3 organizations are 501(c) Non-Profit activities.
· All proceeds will be paid directly to "Camp Blanding Rod & Gun Club".
· All funds, minus event expenses, will be divided equally between Florida Youth Challenge and Florida National Guard Foundation.
· Upon request, donors will receive documentation to verify receipt of donations.
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ALWAYS call the hotline for current area open status. (904) 682-3318
Yerkes and Treat road automatic gates operate with Club combination, just add a 0 to the beginning of the current club combination.
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