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Ocean Fun Day date: Location: May 17, 2025 Parking lot at Buggy Entrance Ocean Fun Days was held on May 17th 2025 at IBSP. The NJBBA was there with games and prizes to give out to the children after they tried their luck at fishing. A big thanks to Nancy Paulick for taking the time to put all the prizes together, the children loved them! We had a blue tarp down to represent water and a half a dozen different rubber fish with a loop at the mouth and the kids used a bamboo pole with a makeshift hook on the end to lower it down and hook a fish. Patience and a steady hand provided an easy catch for most and some were better than others. Some adults even asked if they could try, everyone had a good time. We had Q&A’s, membership forms and we even had our mascot present, some of the people really enjoyed seeing it and talking about it. I want to thank those who came out and volunteered that day to help make this event run as smooth as it did. 1/8 RSVP to this year's event No events at the moment

Calendar switch to Calendar view Sat, Oct 03 National Hunting and Fishing Day / Island Beach State Park - OBA-1 Learn more Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Island Beach State Park - OBA-1, Island Beach State Park, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734, USA National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated the fourth Saturday of September, remains the most effective grassroots effort ever undertaken to promote the outdoor sports and conservation. This is our 52nd year sponsoring the event. Multiple Dates Mon, Oct 12 Columbus Day / Location is TBD Oct 12, 2026, 12:00 AM Location is TBD Multiple Dates Wed, Oct 14 Board of Director's Meeting / Zoom Meeting Oct 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Zoom Meeting Sun, Nov 01 Day Light Savings - Ends / Location is TBD Nov 01, 2026, 2:00 AM Location is TBD Tue, Nov 03 Election Day / Location is TBD Nov 03, 2026, 12:00 AM Location is TBD Sun, Nov 08 President's Cup Tournament - IBSP / Island Beach State Park Learn more Nov 08, 2026, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Island Beach State Park, NJ-35, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751, USA Multiple Dates Wed, Nov 11 Veterans Day / Location is TBD Learn more Nov 11, 2026, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM Location is TBD Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the USA observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the US Armed Forces. It coincides with holidays in several countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also occur on the anniversary of the end of WWI. Multiple Dates Thu, Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day / Location is TBD Learn more Nov 26, 2026, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM Location is TBD Fri, Dec 04 Happy Hanukkah / Location is TBD Dec 04, 2026, 12:00 AM Location is TBD Multiple Dates Mon, Dec 07 Pearl Harbor Day / Location is TBD Dec 07, 2026, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM Location is TBD Pearl Harbor Day is observed annually in the USA on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States declaring war on Japan the next day and thus entering WWII. Multiple Dates Fri, Dec 25 Merry Christmas / North Pole Dec 25, 2026, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM North Pole Multiple Dates Thu, Dec 31 New Years Eve / Location is TBD Dec 31, 2026, 11:50 PM – 11:55 PM Location is TBD Multiple Dates Fri, Jan 01 New Year's Day / Location is TBD Jan 01, 2027, 12:00 AM Location is TBD Sat, Jan 09 2027 Pete D'Alessio Memorial Flea Market - Vendor Table Reservations / Toms River Learn more Jan 09, 2027, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Toms River, 600 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753, USA Sat, Jan 09 Pete D'Alessio Memorial Flea Market / Toms River Learn more Jan 09, 2027, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Toms River, 600 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753, USA Multiple Dates Mon, Jan 18 Martin Luther King Day / Location is TBD Jan 18, 2027, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM Location is TBD Multiple Dates Mon, Feb 15 President's Day / Location is TBD Learn more Feb 15, 2027, 12:00 AM – 12:05 AM Location is TBD Presidents' Day, officially Washington's Birthday, is a US federal holiday in February, originally honoring George Washington but popularly recognized as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, often combining Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's February birthdays into a single, long weekend. Sat, Mar 20 Spring Equinox / . Learn more Mar 20, 2027, 4:24 PM – 4:29 PM . During the spring equinox (vernal equinox), the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north, causing nearly equal day and night across the Earth, marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Load More Top of Page

DUNE PRESERVATION On November 21, 2021, an Emergency Fence Project was held at IBSP. The dunes at Area-7 and Area-8 were beginning to erode from recent storms. The project took 6 hours to complete and 850 feet of fence was installed by 14 NJBBA members. 1/11

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booster club For each $20 donation to NJBBA, you will have your name and expiration date listed in the NJBBA newsletters and website for three (3) year. Donor Date Anonymous Donor 02/08/2110 A-1 JDK SPECIALTIES...Gary Conk Sr. #1585 07/28/2031 Judy Lick #33 08/07/2028 Stephan R. Guthan #3966 & Loretta A. Guthan #4602 03/06/2028 In Memory of Joe McGowan #42 07/18/2027 Jesse Huot #5614 ... In Memory of Fosberg Huot 11/25/2027 In Memory of a Friend Rick Kling #3896 ......”Rock and Roll" 04/30/2029 In Memory of Fallen Heroes Engraved on the Vietnam Memorial 11/15/2031 Paul & Carole Harris 08/07/2028 Carmen #423 and Betty Ann Severino 12/27/2033 Vladimir Balog #5610 11/03/2027 In Memory of Bob (Big Bob) Ziegenfuss "FINCHASER" 09/18/2032 In Memory of John "Jack" Jacoby #729 12/10/2032 Albert Sergio - In Memory of Al Procida #701 01/14/2029 Mark #207 and Valerie #3937 Dzindzio 05/13/2032 In Memory of Albert J Procida #701 04/01/2067 Mr. & Mrs. Harry Agin 06/21/2029 Norman Carpenter #163 05/01/2037 Ron Woods #6 09/06/2052 In Memory of Whitney Myers 06/13/2040 Frank L. Collura Jr. & Annette M. Collura 09/01/2038 John #5011 & Elizabeth #5011a Romando 12/30/2031 Dave #3648 & Nancy #2247 Paulick 06/26/2034 Kathleen J. Tufano #427 ... In Memory of Richard T. Tufano #424 02/21/2031 Jack & Linda Higham #98 02/06/2033 James & Lynn Gifford #567 01/01/2027 Lawrence Doyle #453 02/06/2028 Tom Lange #4589 08/08/2031 Bob Lick #3 01/01/2050 Angelina F. & Charles J. Kerrigan #528 03/28/2029 Herb #14 and Marie #15 Bateman 02/08/2038 In honor of Mary & George Henger #3955 01/01/2027 Bill & Linda Mackintosh 02/04/2030 Harry Wilson #1378 02/02/2039 Albert Sergio #4065 01/14/2029 Paul #131 & Maria Ineson 02/16/2034 In Memory of original NJBBA #528 Edwin L. Hollins, Jr. 04/30/2029 In Memory of Mike Flint #22 02/16/2034 In Memory of Tuna Jack Hesley #2184 Donna C. Hesley #2183 09/23/2029 Tom Hollywood #5408 01/20/2027

NJ saltwater fishing expo For all the latest DATES & INFORMATION check out the website at https://saltwater.sportshows.com/ Hundreds of exhibitors representing the entire spectrum of saltwater sport fishing - inshore to offshore, light tackle to big-game tackle, and everything in between. Fishermen will see and touch the latest from major tackle manufacturers, buy the latest tackle from local retailers at special show prices, book fishing trips with local captains and exotic destinations, check out the latest in saltwater fishing boats, motors and kayaks and see all the gear and equipment associated with saltwater angling. Don't miss it! Directions to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

Garden State surf fishing classic The Garden State Surf Fishing Classic - 35th Annual Governor’s Cup will be held at Island Beach State Park on Sunday, May 17 from 6:30 am to 1 pm! Register early to save on adult registration fees, be eligible for additional prizes and head directly to the beach on tournament day. Early registration can be completed online or by mail. Prizes will be awarded in age and species categories and the individual who catches the largest fish will win the Governor’s Trophy. An awards ceremony will take place from 1:30pm to 2pm. Judges Every year the NJBBA supplies the Garden State Surf Fishing Classic with the Judges from our Membership. If you would like to volunteer as a Judge, and you are a member in good standing, a great time is had by all. Yes we need to be there by 5:00am and yes it is dark. Meet at the park office which is 3.5 miles from the entrance. There is a fuel stipend of $40.00 and $15.00 for food voucher. A beach buggy is not required and if you like, a temporary beach driving permit is available. RSVP to this year's event No events at the moment

membership benefits As an active member of NJBBA, we all have the same benefits, no matter what your position is: Access to all Board meetings held the second Wednesday of every month; A Vote and a Voice at the General Meeting held in February; and Access to all Officers and Board members. Join us in our conservation projects: Clean Ocean Action Adopt A Beach Holgate Beach Clean-up Dune Preservation Brigantine String Fence protecting nesting birds Ocean Fun Day Participate in our Events: Annual Meeting & Elections in February Youth tournament in September NJBBA fishing team Great Fall Classic in October Two Veterans Outings in June and July Hunting and Fishing Day in September Banquet in March Fish Pools Trading Post Our Merchandise

njbba news OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE NEW JERSEY BEACH BUGGY ASSOCIATION JUNE 2026 June 2024 December 2025 June 2025 December 2024 newsletter ARCHIVE You will need ADOBE Acrobat Reader to view the newsletter.

dune grass planting The Nature Center needs help with their grass planting program throughout the months of March and April. We ask our members who are retired or anyone with spare time to take the opportunity to assist by giving rides to the kids planting dune grass. The days are Wed, Sat. and Sun. Because of the storms this past winter and bad beach conditions there have been no dates set for this year. Please see the Nature Center website of upcoming events.