What's New?

Members and Guests converged around a big pot of fish chowder & subs, courtesy of incoming Chairman, Jim Bandy and family,  for the August 27, 2011, Board meeting of the Snook & Gamefish Foundation.

Jim Bandy, New Chairman, with Rick Roberts, Exec. Director and Bobby Greenwell, Director

Newly elected board member, Holly Andreotta, casts her first vote.

New Director, Capt. Danny Barrow ( www.gonookfishing.com)

Erik Rimblas, New Director 2011

Bobby Greenwell, New Director 2011

Jim and new Director, Erik Rimblas, checking out the chowder.

Andy Hill, passionate about fishing and conservation of SW FL, is now serving as Treasurer

Maria Quasius, Fly Fishing Instructor, continues as Secretary of the Board

SGF Lobbyist, Dave Nichols with Parliamentarian, Capt. Pete Quasius.

Brett Fitzgerald, Communications Director; Linda Roberts, Administrator; Mike Readling, Director; and Rick Roberts, Exec. Dir.

Capt. Rhett Morris and SGF Rick Roberts team up to meet with FWRI scientists about the AAP & Fishing

Capt. Danny Latham,  Capt. Matt Haag, Capt. Tommy Locke,  and Dr. Aaron Adams talk about the challenges we face.

Capt. Tommy Locke, Aaron Adams and Capt. Doug Stewart

Dr. Phil Stevens gives some insights about redfish declines.

Mike Readling and guest, Steve Johnston of 2820.

Jim Bandy, New Chairman, with Rick Roberts, Exec. Director and Bobby Greenwell, Director

Newly elected board member, Holly Andreotta, casts her first vote.

New Director, Capt. Danny Barrow ( www.gonookfishing.com)

Erik Rimblas, New Director 2011

Bobby Greenwell, New Director 2011

Jim and new Director, Erik Rimblas, checking out the chowder.

Andy Hill, passionate about fishing and conservation of SW FL, is now serving as Treasurer

Maria Quasius, Fly Fishing Instructor, continues as Secretary of the Board

SGF Lobbyist, Dave Nichols with Parliamentarian, Capt. Pete Quasius.

Brett Fitzgerald, Communications Director; Linda Roberts, Administrator; Mike Readling, Director; and Rick Roberts, Exec. Dir.

Capt. Rhett Morris and SGF Rick Roberts team up to meet with FWRI scientists about the AAP & Fishing

Capt. Danny Latham,  Capt. Matt Haag, Capt. Tommy Locke,  and Dr. Aaron Adams talk about the challenges we face.

Capt. Tommy Locke, Aaron Adams and Capt. Doug Stewart

Dr. Phil Stevens gives some insights about redfish declines.

Mike Readling and guest, Steve Johnston of 2820.

Click pics for slideshow above.   Directors voted to  formally change the  organization name to "Snook & Gamefish Foundation", to reflect the broadening scope of the it's research and conservation efforts.

New directors, Holly Andreotta, Capt. Danny Barrow, Bobby Greenwell, Dr. Jay Lochner,  and Erik Rimblas joined the team working for the future of Gamefish.  Outgoing Chairman Brett Fitzgerald assumed a new role as Communications Director.

Expect great things from SGF in the months to come!  [Election of New Chairman Announced]
 

Members of the Board 2011-12

• Jim Bandy, Chairman
• Maria Quasius, Secretary
• Andy Hill, Treasurer
• Rick Roberts, Executive Director
• Holly Andreotta, Director
• Capt. Danny Barrow, Director
  
• Capt. Jon Brett, Director
• Charles Dauray, Director
  
• Jay Gardner, Director {Texas}
• Bobby Greenwell, Director
  
• J.J. Grey, Director
• William Halstead, Director
• Stephen Jara, Director
• Jay Lochner, Director
  
• Capt. Pete Quasius, Director
• Mike Readling, Director
  
• Erik Rimblas, Director

Advisory Council

• Landis V. Curry III, PA
  
• Capt. Eric Glass
• Capt.Van Hubbard
• Capt. Mark Nichols
• Chico Fernandez
• Lefty Kreh
• Gary Loomis
• Roland Martin
• Capt. Scott Moore
• Capt. Rick Murphy
• Rick Ruoff
• Capt. Bouncer Smith
• Frank Sargeant
• Patrick Smith
• Capt. Rodney Smith
• Capt Blair Wiggins
• Greg and Brian Watts
  

Science and Technology Advisory Council

• Dr. Aaron Adams, Ph.D.
• Dr. Luiz Barbieri, Ph.D. - FWC, FWRI
  
• Dr. Nathan Brennan Ph.D.
• Dr. Grant Gilmore, Ph.D.
  
• Capt. Peter Hull - past President
• Dr. Ken Leber Ph.D. - past Vice President
• Dr. Steve LeGore, Ph.D.
• Dr. Kevan Main, Ph.D. - past Secretary/Treasurer
• Dr. Phil Stevens, Ph.D.
• Ron Taylor - Chief Snook Biologist, FWC
• John Cassani - S.W. Florida Watershed Council
• Roy R. "Robin" Lewis III - Professional Wetland Scientist #725