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Types of Memberships We offer several types of membership, with each has its own set of requirements. General Members are those that pay the regular dues whether new or renewal. General Members enjoy most all association benefits and privileges. Family Members are any person living at the same address, with at least one fully paid General Member and they can join for a 50% discount of the current annual General Member dues. The starting age limit for a Family Member is eight (8). A Family Member still reaps most of the benefits as a General Member. Senior Members are General Members who have ten consecutive years of paid dues and reach the age of 65. Senior Members are considered paid up and enjoy all the benefits and privileges of General Members. Life Members are earned by Officers and Directors for time spent in that office as set by the By-Laws. Honorary Members may be awarded by a majority vote of the Executive Board and Board of Directors to an individual who they deem has earned this recognition through exemplary performance in furthering the goals of the “Association”. Sustaining Members are a paid lifetime membership. The Member can pay for a plaque commemorating the event, receive all the benefits of a General Member and many thanks from the Association for this kind of support. The Member must have been in good standing for the last five years to qualify. For further information see Article 5 of the By-Laws .

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beach driving clinic Beach Driving Clinic Wed, Apr 22 Clinic held via Zoom Cheaper than a tow!! See All Details

ADOPT A BEACH The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Adopt a Beach program fosters volunteer stewardship of the State's coastal beaches and reduces the threat of marine debris to fish and wildlife. The DEP selects two days per year, one in the spring and one in the fall, for coast wide cleanups. Program volunteers adopt beaches for one year, agreeing to clean the beach of litter and debris on designated cleanup days. Adopt a Beach volunteers have been removing marine debris from the State's shorelines since 1993. All cleanups start at 8:00 a.m. Call for information about future dates for cleanups at DEP at (609) 29-BEACH or check the NJ Clean Communities - Adopt a Beach website .

Annual meeting 2027 annual meeting The 2027 Annual Meeting will be held in February at 9:00AM at the Loyal Order of Moose in Seaside Heights, NJ 08751 . Breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and pizza will be served at the meeting. There will be only one (1) general membership meeting a year. The Annual Meeting of the NJBBA shall be held on a Sunday in February. In the event that these meeting dates are not permissible, the Board of Directors shall select an appropriate date for that meeting. All other meetings shall be by the call of the President. Annual Meeting order of Business: Call to Order Roll Call of Officers Reading of Minutes of the Previous Meeting Officers’ and Committee Report Treasurer’s Report Payment of Bills Communications Unfinished Business Nominating and Election of Officers (Annual Meeting) New Business Announcements Suggestions for the Good of the Association Adjournment A quorum for all special/general membership meetings shall be ten or more members in good standing. If you would like to attend the Annual Meeting, please RSVP below. Date and time is TBD NJBBA Annual Meeting / Moose Lodge Learn more Date and time is TBD Moose Lodge, 1801 Bay Blvd, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751, USA

Beach Driving Video summary Here is an analysis and summary of the key points covered in the video: 1. Definition & Compliance The video clarifies that a "beach buggy" is not a dune buggy or ATV. It must be a registered, inspected, and insured four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle that meets all state motor vehicle requirements. Driving on the beach is permitted by federal, state, or local authorities, and strict adherence to rules is required to maintain this access. 2. Essential Preparation & Equipment Before entering the beach, vehicles are often inspected for mandatory safety gear. The video outlines a strict checklist of required items to ensure safety and self-sufficiency: Safety Gear: Fire extinguisher, auto first aid kit, flashlight, and a trash bag. Recovery Gear: Spare tire, tire gauge, shovel, tow chain/snatch line, and a workable jack with a support board (plywood at least 5/8" x 12" x 12") to prevent the jack from sinking into the sand. Recreational Gear: Fishing equipment and bait/tackle for every person over 12 years old (often a legal requirement for the permit). Fuel: A minimum of 1/4 tank of gas is recommended. 3. Tire Pressure Strategy A critical technical tip offered is "airing down." Drivers should deflate tires to approximately 15 PSI before entering the sand. Analysis: This increases the tire's surface area, allowing the vehicle to "float" on top of the sand rather than digging into it. The video warns that even a small difference (e.g., 2 PSI) can significantly affect performance. 4. Driving Protocols & Etiquette Follow the Tracks: It is safer and easier to drive in tracks made by previous vehicles. Right of Way: Vehicles leaving the beach generally have the right of way However, if two vehicles meet head-on in a single track, the driver with the dunes on their right should yield by pulling out of the track. Speed & Gearing: Maintain a steady speed (around 10 mph) in a gear where the engine isn't laboring or racing. This provides enough momentum to get through soft spots without overheating the engine. Protecting the Dunes: Never drive or walk on the dunes. Doing so damages the foliage that protects the beach and violates NJBBA philosophy. 5. Emergency Procedures Overheating: If the engine runs over 200°F, pull out of the track and point the vehicle into the wind. Do not turn the engine off; keep it running at a high idle to help it cool down. Getting Stuck: Do not gun the engine, as this digs the vehicle deeper. Clear sand from the tires, axles, and frame. If using a jack, use the support board to create a stable base, lift the vehicle, and pack sand under the tires to create a firm track. Always fill in any holes you create to ensure safety for future drivers. 6. Parking Tip Avoid parking with the front of the vehicle facing the ocean. The salt spray from the ocean breeze can damage ignition components and disable the vehicle's electronics.

United Mobile Access Preservation Association Mission Statement To join in formal organization, all associations that partake in the use and access to coastal, tidal or inland waters and their beaches of the North American continent for recreational purposes and to help promote a reasonable and balanced approach of vehicular access to America’s beaches. To work for the conservation and preservation of the above stated areas: To preserve and encourage the use and enjoyment of these areas and to insure this access for future generations. To educate and promote better relations with the public and to work with all local, state and federal agencies in advancing the ongoing and continued need for access. UMAPA Officers umapa member associations Acting President: Cooky Rondinella Vice President: Cooky Rondinella Treasurer: Howard Quillen Membership: Mike Metzgar Secretary: Andy Silver UMAPA is an association comprised of organizations that fight to protect beach access for everyone. Below is a listing of current member organizations. If your organization would like to become a member of UMAPA, please contact us through Facebook . Assateague Mobile Sportfishermen's Association Association of Surf Anglers Berkeley Striper Club Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Cape Lookout Mobile Sportfishermen Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen Farragut Striper Club Long Island Beach Buggy Association New Jersey Beach Buggy Association North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Outer Banks Preservation Association Rhode Island Mobile Sportfishermen

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recommended and commended The NJBBA has a program that thanks those businesses who support them by providing a special six inch vinyl decal for their stores as well as a plaque for their office. The decals are produced with "Recommended and Commended" on the border around the NJBBA logo. We also list these businesses in each edition of the NJBBA News and put a small logo on their ads. By supporting we mean those that take ads in our publications, donate prizes for our banquet and tournament, and offer a discount to our members.

Volunteer day “Volunteers Day Off” came about when Ray Bukowski, IBSP Park Manager and Paul Harris, President of NJBBA, came up with the idea that, “We should have a day off for all the hard work the organization did after Super Storm Sandy hit the New Jersey coast. A day off for all that came out, in all kinds of weather to volunteer their valuable time working to restore and clean up the beaches at the park. This will be a day that no work is to be done, just a get together to relax, fish and enjoy each others company.” NJBBA will continue to hold this day, every year for all the volunteers that come out and spend their valuable time, working on club projects like, installing snow fence, beach clean-ups, and trail rebuilding. There is a plaque hanging on the wall in the park office that honors the volunteer with his or her name, that catches the biggest fish on “Volunteer’s Day”. “Get Involved! Stay Involved” Subscribe to our email list First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!