Early morning show up for the Oct. 21st BRTF meeting--Please read - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

zenspearo · 10-16-2009, 12:22 PM

Guys,

You know we will be the underdog at the BRTF meeting on Oct. 21st. The other side has been pouring money and full-time staff into this process. Lots of corporate/enviro mega-fund supporting full-time staff pushing things through. The rallying we saw in the last week to get their people to attend the Oct. 21st meeting is...well, let's just say it takes more money and man-power than we have.

All we have is local boys/girls with hearts and scrappiness--we've done good with what we have, but we need to work hard and smart in this last phase.

Now, what time to show up for the BRTF meeting on Oct. 21st? Truthfully, your day is already dedicated to this. It's like fishing. The early bird gets the worm. The best bite is for those who show up early.

There are, let's say, 100 chairs for the audience in the room. If 100 chairs are taken by enviros, the rest of the spearos/fishermen will be out in the hallway, out of sight by the BRTF and unable to participate meaningfully. And out of sigh...out of mind. Get my drift???

Alternatively, if 100 black shirts were to show up early (say 8AM) and take up all the seats, there will be 100 friendly faces for us weary fishing-friendly organizers (and more importantly, BRTF members and MLPA I-team) to look at.

Your day is (or already should be) dedicated to this day to saving your fishing/diving spots. Show up a few hours early than 1PM--help us out. Just take a seat, crack open a magazine or book, and give us a roomful of friendlies when the speaking starts.

It will be a disaster if most of the black shirts show up at 1PM, and have to stand out of sight in the hallway while the BRTF room is full of rabid close-them-all types.

San Diego crew will be leaving crack of dawn. Who else is in to show up early?

dgax65 · 10-17-2009, 01:34 AM

I'm going to make a day of it. I'll be there when the doors open.

tylerdurden · 10-18-2009, 09:32 AM

I'll be there all day too. Maybe even Thursday if need be.

Everything they say and decide at this meeting could screw is over forever. Listening in an keeping it above the table is key.

joyjiggin' · 10-18-2009, 02:58 PM

I can be there early, but just WHEN do the doors open??? Can you "save" seats??

AndSan · 10-18-2009, 09:44 PM

i havent been to a meeting yet, but this will be my first!

Holy Mackerel · 10-19-2009, 07:53 AM

bump

10-16-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
zenspearo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 167	Early morning show up for the Oct. 21st BRTF meeting--Please read Guys, You know we will be the underdog at the BRTF meeting on Oct. 21st. The other side has been pouring money and full-time staff into this process. Lots of corporate/enviro mega-fund supporting full-time staff pushing things through. The rallying we saw in the last week to get their people to attend the Oct. 21st meeting is...well, let's just say it takes more money and man-power than we have. All we have is local boys/girls with hearts and scrappiness--we've done good with what we have, but we need to work hard and smart in this last phase. Now, what time to show up for the BRTF meeting on Oct. 21st? Truthfully, your day is already dedicated to this. It's like fishing. The early bird gets the worm. The best bite is for those who show up early. There are, let's say, 100 chairs for the audience in the room. If 100 chairs are taken by enviros, the rest of the spearos/fishermen will be out in the hallway, out of sight by the BRTF and unable to participate meaningfully. And out of sigh...out of mind. Get my drift??? Alternatively, if 100 black shirts were to show up early (say 8AM) and take up all the seats, there will be 100 friendly faces for us weary fishing-friendly organizers (and more importantly, BRTF members and MLPA I-team) to look at. Your day is (or already should be) dedicated to this day to saving your fishing/diving spots. Show up a few hours early than 1PM--help us out. Just take a seat, crack open a magazine or book, and give us a roomful of friendlies when the speaking starts. It will be a disaster if most of the black shirts show up at 1PM, and have to stand out of sight in the hallway while the BRTF room is full of rabid close-them-all types. San Diego crew will be leaving crack of dawn. Who else is in to show up early? __________________ A spearo, but we are in this MLPA mess together

10-17-2009, 01:34 AM	#2
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I'm going to make a day of it. I'll be there when the doors open. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

10-18-2009, 09:32 AM	#3
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I'll be there all day too. Maybe even Thursday if need be. Everything they say and decide at this meeting could screw is over forever. Listening in an keeping it above the table is key. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

10-18-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
AndSan Rookie, not wookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore Posts: 36	i havent been to a meeting yet, but this will be my first! __________________ Im on a Boat!

10-18-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
joyjiggin' Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 109	I can be there early, but just WHEN do the doors open??? Can you "save" seats??

10-19-2009, 07:53 AM	#6
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	bump