Next MLPA Meeting May 19th-Public Comment!

[Holy Mackerel]

BUMP!

1. Chris
2. Corey
3. Tyler
4. Other Josh
5. Kurt
6. Law Hand
7. Martin
8. Clay the Fish Catcher
9. Paul
10. Steveooo
11. Todd
12. Heath
13. C. Cary
14. Brandon
15. Matt
16. Maggie
17. Joe Beck
18. Jae (Buki)
19. David (Mr. Greenjeans)
20. ?

[Holy Mackerel]

If you cannot make TUESDAY May 19th public comment at 7PM...

Then they have announced the Agenda for Public comment on THURSDAY May 21st at 9AM.

[Holy Mackerel]

BUMP!

Maybe I'll catch another one!


Public Comment

May 19th 7:00PM

May 21st 9:00AM

1. Chris
2. Corey
3. Tyler
4. Other Josh
5. Kurt
6. Law Hand
7. Martin
8. Clay the Fish Catcher
9. Paul
10. Steveooo
11. Todd
12. Heath
13. C. Cary
14. Brandon
15. Matt
16. Maggie
17. Joe Beck
18. Dave H.
19. Jae (Buki)
20. David (Mr. Greenjeans)
21. Hunters Pa (5-21)
22. YOU!!!

[steveooo]

Good job Chris at keeping this at the top. I'll be at the Thursday, May 21st meeting. Anyone else?

[SeaDog]

I'm planning at being at the one at the one on the 21st as well.

-Other Josh

[jclays]

Im in for the 19th.. cant get 21st am off work.

[Holy Mackerel]

Kayak Fishermen attending the 21st, look for Kiyo and the baytubers... Also, the spearos are a good alliance to meet, and talk with.




Public Comment

May 19th 7:00PM

May 21st 9:00AM

1. Chris
2. Corey
3. Tyler
4. Other Josh (19th & 21st)
5. Kurt
6. Law Hand
7. Martin
8. Clay the Fish Catcher
9. Paul
10. Steveooo (5-21)
11. Todd
12. Heath
13. C. Cary
14. Brandon
15. Matt
16. Maggie
17. Joe Beck
18. Dave H.
19. Jae (Buki)
20. David (Mr. Greenjeans)
21. Hunters Pa (5-21)
22. Jclays (5-21)
23. YOU!!!!

[so cal shaggy]

Hey guys, great job getting involved I will be at the May 21 meeting, I will come over and introduce myself.

[Holy Mackerel]

Jeff,

A majority of this list will be at the 19th meeting... Check out this site, find Kiyo, he is rallying the Baytubers for the 21st. They are fellow kayak fishermen!

http://baytuber.informe.com/forum/ka...ing-t4847.html

Please help these guys, it will be their first meeting, and may not know where to sign up for time, etc.

See ya the 19th!

chris

[landwhale]

I plan on attending the 19th and 21st I will be out of town til Monday evening will check the boards then

Thanks Chris

[Holy Mackerel]

C'mon guys n gals!

Public Comment

May 19th 7:00PM

May 21st 9:00AM

1. Chris
2. Corey
3. Tyler
4. Other Josh (19th & 21st)
5. Kurt
6. Law Hand
7. Martin
8. Clay the Fish Catcher
9. Paul
10. Steveooo (5-21)
11. Todd
12. Heath
13. C. Cary
14. Brandon
15. Matt
16. Maggie
17. Joe Beck
18. Dave H.
19. Jae (Buki)
20. David (Mr. Greenjeans)
21. Hunters Pa (5-21)
22. Jclays (5-21)
23. Steve Green (both days!)
24. YOU!!!!

[Tman]

Fellas, wake up and do some reading...Kayakers from SD, OC, IE, wherever...

If you think we are all about saving LJ, wake up my OC brothers...

If your area is closed, where ya gonna go? San O?

O'side? Barren waste land, minimal kelp.

I've got my options, albeit not launch friendly, but it will do.

They want to take away the whole So Cal bight, our presence and voices need to be heard...

We are being challenged because they, ya they, think we will just roll with the punches, and make plans accordingly.

'Their' plans are set in motion, we need to disrupt their plans.

We as a collective whole, need to be heard and have our presence felt.

I'm a renegade, I do not care what they deem is in my best interest...I will continue to not buy fish.

And your thoughts are?

[tylerdurden]

Bump

Time to show up. We may lose all of our spots in SoCal. Only place left to kayak fish might be the bay when this is over. When all is said and done, did you do anything to help?

[PAL]

That's one hell of a kayak fishing contingent! Way to step up. You need to push hard from here on out, the pressure for an MPA at La Jolla is intense.

[Holy Mackerel]

Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tylerdurden]

The public comment portion of this meeting was scheduled at 7pm just so it was easier for the public to attend. Lets let them hear it since they wanted to hear from us.

[tylerdurden]

Not even 25 guys?

This is serious. I saw more than 25 kayaks fishing this weekend.

What about representitives from OEX, FastLane, AYS? What about the kayak guides and website purveyors? For some of us it's a hobby and way of life. For you guys it is a business too. Don't make me name names. Are you going to show up?

[Holy Mackerel]

Guys n gals, read this, to help you get your thoughts, and comments together. Remember if you do not feel like speaking showing up to support your RSG in numbers is very crucial, and you can cede your time to others.

Suggestions for Effective Public Comment:

Public participation is one of the cornerstones of the California Marine
Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative and is greatly valued. One method for
participating in the process is by making comments at public meetings. A
short list of recommendations has been prepared to help maximize the
effectiveness of public comments:

1. Generally comments must be made within a one to three minute time
period. The length of time allocated to each speaker is at the discretion of
the meeting convener and depends on several factors, including the number of individuals wishing to speak on a particular topic.

2. Speakers should identify themselves by name, indicate their main
interest or connection to the ocean (if desired), and succinctly summarize
their main message with as much specificity as possible. It is most
effective to keep your verbal message to no more than three main points and then provide details about those points, or additional information, in a written document.

3. Comments should focus on topics under the purview of the Marine
Life Protection Act (MLPA) and that are under consideration by the MLPA group you are addressing:

a. Policy comments and overarching planning issues for the Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF).

b. Science comments for the Science Advisory Team (SAT).

c. Comments on marine protected area (MPA) design and placement for the Regional Stakeholder Group (RSG).

4. When preparing comments, it is very helpful to consider the key
points you wish to have the group members bear in mind as they do their work or make decisions.

5. Multiple speakers with a shared message or from the same organization are encouraged and will be requested to combine their speaking points.

6. Questions or comments can be submitted in writing via email (
MLPAComments@resources.ca.gov) or standard mail (MLPA Initiative, c/o
California Natural Resources Agency, 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311,
Sacramento, CA 95814) are distributed to the MLPA Initiative groups and
posted on the MLPA website.

7. There will be an opportunity for public comment at each public meeting; for two-day meetings, comment may only be taken on one of the two days. Meeting agendas will denote when public comment is expected to occur, though please note that these times are only an approximation. Work sessions are not public meetings and do not have a public comment period.

8. Speakers are welcome to distribute written material to the groups. If materials are submitted at least three business days in advance of a meeting, they will be copied by MLPA staff and provided to the group
members; if materials are received less than three business days in advance
of a meeting, you must provide a sufficient number of copies for distribution, otherwise staff will copy and distribute the information after the meeting. Other media presentations, such as slides and videos, are only permitted by prior arrangement and may be limited depending on time availability. An alternate space in the venue may be provided for displaying the speaker's additional media information or written materials, as needed.

[tylerdurden]

And this was mentioned on BD...

Everyone wear Black. Black tshirt, black dress shirt, black jacket... Just make sure it is black. All fisherman, whether Kayak, H&L, and spearfisherman wear black. That way they can see how many of us there (hopefuly) are.


Writing letters, and donating money is the easy way out. Do things on their time, not your own to show how much you care. Show up.

[Billy V]

What time is the San Diego group leaving for the meeting on the 19th ??
I am trying to arrange my schedule to attempt this meeting.

Thanks