I joined the GCCA when it first came into existence. I attended meetings on a regular basis and enjoyed trying to help come up with ideas to keep our fisheries viable. The meetings were always pleasant and the group of individuals ranged from wealthy doctors to school teachers. When the organization changed to CCA our group disbanded in so far as our involvement with them. One of the main reasons for our discontent was that all of the dues we paid were being sent out of state and there seemed to be very little regard being paid to local input or concerns. I will never be a member of CCA again as long as it is structured as it is now. I do share everyones concern over the future of our coast, I still fish regularly and I hope
that some of the projects being worked on or considered will help curb coastal erosion. In closing let me say I will never enter the S.T.A.R. Tournament.
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