Dear Nomads

First off I would like to thank all the members that attended Rose Bowl 2017 together with our families and members back home for your tireless interest and support. Unfortunately, a few big fish were lost that could have turned the leader board on its head. Nonetheless, we remained competitive to the end and at least came home with a podium finish.

Well done to East Rand for their long-awaited Rose Bowl win and well done to Makeira for their second place but more so congratulations on a well organised event. It was a well-run competition, there were no quibbles about rulings and all the Nomads members were IGFA compliant.

It was wonderful to see a number of older members returning to participate and we hope to see this trend continue with our other inactive members particularly in the year to come. The comradery between the Nomads members was heart-warming as were the friendships between the clubs. 

The remainder of this year and next year is going to be a very busy time for Nomads. 2018 is the 50^th Anniversary of the club and we plan to celebrate in style.  

1.       As you are aware, or should be aware, we are arranging a fishing competition in Kenya towards the end of next year. Our previous trip around 2010 had seventeen participants and about 70 sailfish plus a number of game fish were caught in 4 days. There are some terrific prizes in competitions leading up to this trip including flights to Kenya. But you have to have a ticket to stand a chance. So, enter the Closed as a starting point.

2.       In light of our 50^th Anniversary, TSC has kindly agreed to swop the hosting of Rose Bowl 2018 with us. Nomads will host the 2018 event and TSC will host in 2019.

3.       Our next major competition is the Nomads Closed to be held at Mapelane. This is an awesome venue and is a well-attended event. The fishing is good, the socials are better, and the entry fee is reasonable and includes accommodation, dinner and happy hour. This year and next year the prizes for the Closed will be spectacular. The competition dates are 25 to 30 June 2017. Diarise it now.

4.       Leading up to this we will still have our regular prize givings, funds raisers and quarterlies. The wheels are already in motion for a major fund raiser which will be a fly fishing competition within 40 min drive of Jhb – most likely in the Cradle of Human Kind.

As you can imagine it will require a huge effort to make the arrangements, secure sponsors, prizes and generate interest for these events and this cannot be left to an 8 man committee. We need all the members to participate in the organisation. One of the defining comments at the last Rose Bowl came from the chairman of the host club, when he thanked his committee and club for their efforts he said something to the following effect:

“Makaira has approximately 45 members and every single one put up their hand and helped organise the event. In addition of the 45 members 38 participated in the competition”

Nomads has a proud history in the zone and for 50 years has always been the team to beat. We have always risen to the occasion to improve on, and do better than the year before, in every aspect of our sport. Traditionally we have succeeded and as a result we have always held our heads up high. It’s time for Nomads to step up to the plate again.

We need all hands on deck.

To uphold this tradition, I therefore appeal to all of you, to do that little bit extra for the club leading in to our celebration year. The committee will need assistance, prizes, sponsors so I urge you to “ask what you can do for your club”. In particular, I would like to appeal to the inactive members to make a come-back, start fishing again or send your children to learn how to fish. Juniors in the zone are very strong at the moment and Nomads could benefit from more junior participation.

We recently approved about 12 new members and there are others waiting in the wings. Many of them joined to learn about the sport and you the older experienced members are valued sources of information. Your time and commitment would be appreciated.

However even if you cannot commit for whatever reason, but are able to contribute prizes or sponsorships please let us know soonest. We would like to give our sponsors the best mileage possible which would include exposure at the fund raiser, both Nomads Closed competitions and Rose Bowl 2018 so the earlier you get involved the better.

Folks the work starts now so that our fishing experiences can be more pleasurable.

Let’s go fishing.

Kind regards

Mark

“My fellow Nomads, ask not what your club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club.” – John F. Kennedy stole it from his headmaster, I am stealing it from him.

Dear Members and Friends of Nomads

As we move into the 2017 chapter of deep sea fishing, we would like to start with a massive thank you to the outgoing chairman, mentor, friend and angler extraordinaire – Dave Martin. Dave has been at the helm of Nomads for the past three years and has done a sterling job for the club, club spirit and angling development.

Thank you Dave.

Dave will not be withdrawing from the committee completely, his valued involvement will continue through a new position created in line with most sporting codes and clubs. Dave has agreed to fill the post of Club Captain for 2017.

At the recent AGM, we also said goodbye to the services of Bianca Juchau as secretary. Bianca has been an absolute rock for the club and her service to the club as a non-fishing volunteer has been nothing short of exemplary. The good news however is that Bianca will not be leaving the committee and has agreed to continue in a less demanding portfolio.

Thank you again Bianca, and at the same time welcome back.

We would like to welcome Craig Shorter onto the committee. Craig as most of you know is responsible for the club’s headline sponsor, Hollards Insurance. In addition to this role Craig will be taking over the Treasure’s position from Colin who moves to the Vice Chairman role.

Another big thank you, again to Craig, who has volunteered the services Jackie Janse van Vuuren as an able replacement for the secretarial post. We welcome Jackie to the committee and trust that you will enjoy the camaraderie that is Nomads Game Fishing. With Bianca’s assistance we hope to have the hand over complete by the end of the year to maintain the continuity of correspondence in particular.

Your Nomads committee and portfolios for 2017 is as follows:

Mark Cockcroft – Chairman

Colin Green – Vice Chairman and Safety Officer

Jackie Janse van Vuuren – Secretary

Craig Shorter – Treasurer

Werner van Rooyen – Assistant safety officer, Interclub co-ordinator, clothing.

Kevin Allardyce – Development

Tyron Gruar – Competitions Office

Johan Mare – Club house, trophies and records

Bianca Juchau – Fund raising and social events

Sean Cockcroft – Social media, news letter, PRO

Dave Martin – Club Captain

Ian van Zyl – Website

The committee will meet on the second Tuesday of each month.

Rosebowl:  we have only registered two boats for the Rosebowl. Watermark and Shaya lo Manzi have submitted entries. However a number of boats have booked accommodation at Shaya Moya so we know you are committed. Please guys we need to submit entries to Makeira urgently for their planning. Skippers please can I ask you to make this a priority.

Finally: For those travelling over the holidays, please travel safely and return to us in one piece. On behalf of the new committee I wishing you and your families a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and if you are going fishing (as we do) tight lines and share the photos on the chat group.

Yours in angling

Mark

Dear Members

As you are aware our AGM is taking place at Kustom Café (REVERE LOUNGE) on the 9^th of November at 19h00 and this is your opportunity to participate in your club’s operation or just voice your opinions.

Besides the general report backs and general Q & A’s, the major event of the evening is to select a new committee for 2017.

Currently the committee is made up as follows:-

Executive Committee
Chairman                                       Dave Martin
Vice-Chairman                               Mark Cockcroft
Treasurer                                       Colin Green
Secretary                                       Bianca Juchau
Safety Officer                                 Colin Green – assisted by Werner van Rooyen

Committee
Records Officer                              Johan Mare
Development                                  Kevin Allardyce
Competitions Officer                      Tyron Gruar assisted by Colin Green
Clubhouse                                     Johan Mare
PRO & Newsletter                         Tyron Gruar
Interclubs Convenor                      Mark Cockcroft assisted by Johan Mare
Socials & Fundraising                   Bianca Juchau

In accordance with the constitution the committee is to be chosen by means of voting at the AGM.

So we need to hear your voices at the AGM and I sincerely appeal to all members that always support our events and competitions, to come along and support your committee and be part of your club.

I remind you that the AGM will be held at Kustom’s Café (REVERE LOUNGE) where we held our quarterly’s and which is easily accessible off the highway.

Date: 9th November 2016
Time: 19h00
Venue:  Revere Lounge – Corner Herman Pieters Str, 38 North Rand Rd, Johannesburg (Next to Harley Davidson Boksburg)

Let’s keep the Spirit Of Nomads going!

PLEASE RSVP – to Bianca – nomadsfishing@gmail.com

Kindest Regards,
Bianca Juchau
Nomads Secretary

Dear fellow Nomads,

As you are aware our AGM is taking place at Kustom Café on the 26^th of November and this is your opportunity to participate in your club’s operation or just voice your opinions.

Besides the general report backs and general Q & A’s, the major event of the evening is obviously the election of office bearers. This is also where the backbone of the club is strengthened and the path forward is chosen. At this gathering you have the opportunity to have your say and to actively participate in the decision making that will see the club going in the direction where you yourself would prefer to see it heading and ultimately for the better of the club’s future.

Without a doubt the most difficult, time consuming, yet most important part of any club, is the running thereof and this task falls heavily on the shoulders of our fellow members who display their commitment to their club and their passion for their sport, by unselfishly volunteering to serve on the committee.

Currently the committee is made up as follows:- Continue reading →