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-- FRED FRILLICI -- NF&GC's LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE HONORED
Fred Frillici, our club Legislative representative, shown here with Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal,
was recently honored by his alma mater, Fairfield University, for his good work as a Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) instructor. Fred was featured in the school’s Fairfield Magazine, a quarterly publication for current and alumni associates. He graduated in 1952 as a member of the University’s second graduating class.
The cover of the magazine showcases Fred and one of his students at a picturesque local fishing spot, and the accompanying story describes how Fred helped one of his disabled students catch her first fish.
The student is just one of the nearly 5,000 children Frillici has introduced to fishing in the last 23-plus years. A chief instructor with the CARE program, Fred goes wherever he’s asked, volunteering with dozens of public school classes in Bridgeport and supporting suburban children in Greenwich, Weston, Stratford, and beyond.
Frillici doesn’t just hand each child a rod and reel and head for a trout-stocked stream. His courses typically comprise three or four two-hour classes in which he patiently teaches his students the “ins and outs” of a tackle box, how and when to fish, basic baiting and casting techniques, and how to find good fishing spots, which all fisherman know is the most important part of the popular pastime. Once the class has mastered the basics, Fred and his students head out to a local fishing setting to practice what they’ve learned. “I usually take them somewhere where I’m pretty sure they’re going to catch something,” said the retired scientist and active member of Fairfield’s Golden Stags.
His dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed. The Connecticut Post named him the Sportsman of the Decade 1990-2000 for his volunteer work.
You can read the full article here: http://blog.fairfield.edu/magazine/?p=874
PRIVACY OF LAKEFRONT PROPERTY OWNERS
Those members fishing on Taunton Lake at night are asked to display a small light on their boat if at all possible in order to respect the privacy of lake shore property owners who might otherwise be unaware that there is someone close by their dock or property.
ANNUAL DUES PAYMENTS
Annual dues are expected to be made by February 1, 2012. If you need to make special arrangements, and wish to remain a member of this club, please contact Membership Chairman, GARY SHEEHAN at (203) 470-0014.
Please mail your payment of $450 (check or money order -- NO CASH) to:
NEWTOWN FISH & GAME CLUB
P. O. BOX 522
NEWTOWN, CT 06470-0522
Please remember to include your membership number, name, current address and phone number with your payment.
There are still a number of members who have not renewed their memberships. We understand these are difficult times for many and would like to work with you to help you stay a member of the club. If we don't hear from you soon, there a $50 late fee that must be paid before tags are issued. Contact Membership Chairman, Gary Sheehan, by sending a note to the above address or email at garysheehan@charter.net. Include your phone number in case he needs to contact you.
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