NORTHBOUND
BASSMASTERS
Cory Landrum Next Generation Tournament Update Our meeting for the Cory Landrum Next Generation Tournament was held on January 21, 2010 hosted by Pastor Roy Hill and Mrs. Cindy Johnson at the Dale Carpenter started the meeting by thanking all guest for coming. Going straight into the reason for the tournament Dale and David Henson Sr. explained why each group of guest was asked to come. Representatives from the Alabama Marine Police, Satsuma Police, Satsuma Fire and Rescue, several local churches, Fish N Fever Tournament Trail and local sponsors were present and all spoke on their role in making this tournament and scholarship established in memory of Cory Landrum a complete and total success. Future meetings in the next several weeks will take place with all volunteers, both of an individual nature, as well as, all organizations that have key roles. Things like water safety, fire and rescue, police protection and food and refreshments are just a few of the many things that were discussed. Brother Clinton Hobbs, Pastor from Fountain Of Life Church in Saraland, Alabama and Jerry Story from Team Jesus Ministries talked of their plans on providing food for fishing teams along with the spectators at the tournament's weight in. Richard Miller from the David Henson Sr. finished up the meeting with an emotional moment in letting everyone know that Cory Landrum is much missed but is and will continue to be a part of our lives and be a voice in the future of our young generation of leaders and anglers. With that, Brother Hobbs closed our meeting with prayer. Wayne Miller from Fish N’ Fever was a guest at the banquet. He spoke to the club members and congratulated them on what a great season the club had. He gave praising words to the club in regard to the club’s purpose and mission and how he, as an outsider and a very involved asset to the fishing community, sees how it is being carried out on a daily basis. He encouraged the team to keep up the good work. Mr. Miller also invited and encouraged all of Northbound Bassmaster’s members to take part in the upcoming Fish N’ Fever Trails. Finally, awards were given within the club. Dale Carpenter presented the 1st through 3rd place members for this season with trophies. Finishing in first place in the club was David Henson. David Henson Jr., followed VERY close behind his father in second and the third place belonged to Jason Kyser. The “Lunker Award” was presented to Daryl Few. These awards are based on the overall leading performances calculated by weights during the club’s fishing seasons. The club talked afterwards about upcoming dates to mark on calendars, the upcoming memorial tournament and other club business briefly to wrap it all up. The banquet was a great success and accomplishment. This being the first banquet I ever attended, I must say that it was a pleasure and I look forward to attending another. -Jennifer Taylor Meeting held with Mayor William Stewart & Councilman Billy Jackson On December 15, 2009, Northbound Bassmaster team members, Dale Carpenter and David Henson Sr. met with Satsuma Mayor, William Stewart and Councilman Billy Jackson to discuss details on the upcoming Cory Landrum Next Generation Memorial Tournament. Such details discussed were police protection on boats and holding areas to be provided for all out of town participants, spectator settings, communications, tournament parking, weigh in details, sites for pre-meeting and food preparations, and the involvement with other committee organizations. Much progress was made and the City officials seems to be very pleased with the progress that has been made thus far and are excited to be such a large part in this event. Our next meeting will be held on Friday, December 18th at Winzell’s Oyster House following the End of the Year/ Christmas Banquet. At that time, discussion will be held on the details of the next meeting with the City of Satsuma, Club and other volunteer organizations. Stay posted for continuing updates.
Northbound Bassmaster's will be presenting yearly awards at our year end/ Christmas Banquet to be held on Friday, December 18th . This year Angler of the Year Goes to David Henson Sr. known to us all as Preacher (yes you guessed it that is what he is), With runner up going to David Henson Jr. Third place this year belongs to Jason Kyser who was last year’s Sportsman of the year. Lunker of the year goes to Daryl Few with a nice 5.38 large mouth caught in April at Millers Ferry. Sportsman of the year will not be revealed until the banquet. This is decided on by the last year’s recipient and kept secret until the night of the banquet. Other special awards are given for different things or events done throughout the year as well as introducing new members coming in to the club. Dale Carpenter will also bring the club members and guest up to date on all the progress that has been made in the Cory Landrum Next Generation Tournament preparations. Things to include the scholarship fund, additional sponsors including Trion Boats, Skeeter Boats, Mercury Motors, Yamaha Outboards, the commitment from the City Of Satsuma, just to name a few. Lastly, in tradition, the next day we kick off our 2009-2010 season fishing out of the state landing known as Chocualatta. DAVID HENSON NAMED 2009 CITY CHAMPION 10/22/09 Satsuma's 50th Anniversary Celebration
MOBILE BOAT SHOW
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Be sure to stop by the Mobile Boat Show starting this Thursday carrying through the weekend. Our member, David Henson Sr. will speak at the Fish N Fever Boat Show Bass Tournament pre-meeting on Thursday night in regard to the Cory Landrum Next Generation Tournament.
The tournament t-shirts will be on sale in the Fish N Fever tent as well as the Cory Landrum Next Generation Tournament booth. Also, Entry forms and Scholarship forms will be available in both places. There will be people on hand to answer any questions you may have.
We encourage you all to stop by this weekend!
-Dale Carpenter
AND THE AWARD GOES TO…….
The End of the Year/ Christmas Banquet was held Friday, December 18th in Saraland at Winzell’s Oyster House. The event was a great success. Much fellowship was shared, along with lots of laughter and even some tears were shared when honorary member, Cory Landrum’s parents were presented with Cory’s Lifetime Honorary Memberships Certificate. Kerri Landrum stood up on behalf of her husband, club member Robert Landrum and her family to thank the club for the dedication and hard work everyone has put in to keep their son, Cory’s, legacy continued with the upcoming event “The Cory Landrum Next Generation Tournament”. (For more information on the tournament and how to sign up or volunteer, go to the “Special Events” tab).
Jason Kyser presented “Sportsman of the Year Award”. Although there is usually only one recipient for this award, Jason presented both Dale Carpenter and David Henson Sr., with a trophy. Jason stated that he felt they both deserved this honor for the birth and all of the time and effort that they have put in and continue to put in to ensure that the Cory Landrum Next Generation Tournament is a great success and that their fellow honorary member, Cory, not be forgotten. Both Dale and David were very proud to accept this award. David told his fellow members that this fishing year has been a great one for him, being named City Champion and receiving first place in the club standings, but this award meant more to him than any of that.
The second ever “Lifetime Membership Award” was presented to co-chairman, Clint Clark. The only other recipient of this award was given to Kevin Carpenter, Northbound Bassmaster’s club president in a previous year. A special award presentation was made by Dale Carpenter for “Outstanding Services” for outside club members. Two of these awards were given out to Kerri Landrum and me, Jennifer Taylor, for the roles taken in the involvement of the Cory Landrum Next Generation Tournament. I believe I speak on both Kerri and I to say this was definitely a surprise but a very welcomed and most appreciated award. And last but not least, “The Brown Bag Award” was given to Nathan Lawson by Daryl Few, last year’s winner. Club members look forward to the presentation of this award every year. Daryl chose Nathan this year because of his “trolling motor incident”, where Nathan failed to “test out” his repairs before heading back to the waters…. THREE FISHING TRIPS IN A ROW. Daryl presented him with a paddle and a sign the read “Test it before you use it”. Nathan will have all of next fishing season to decide who will be the lucky (or unlucky) winner of “The Brown Bag Award” at next year’s banquet. This award always keeps the members on the toes (or at least attempts to).
After all of the awards, Dirty Santa was in action. The wives and girlfriends of the member played it pretty low key, with the exception of the crochet Christmas blanket made by Sheila Carpenter, but the men however, were a different story. They definitely played it dirty! The fight was on over several of the gifts opened. Clint Clark I believe was most unlucky when it came to keeping a gift, but was definitely was a great sport and ended up at the very end receiving a nice gift packet. I am thinking that payback is in order for Clint next year! Watch out men!
Date: December 18, 2009
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Winzell Oyster House in Saraland, Alabama
For the full article click: http://blog.al.com/south-alabama-outdoors/2009/11/father_knows_best_david_henson.html
NORTHBOUND BASSMASTER'S SET UP AN INFORMATION TENT FOR THE "CORY LANDRUM NEXT GENERATION TOURNAMENT" @ SATSUMA'S CELEBRATION LAST SATURDAY, 10/16/09. THE RESPONSE WAS WONDERFUL!!!!! WE SOLD MORE T-SHIRTS (SEEN IN THE PICTURE BELOW), PICK UP MORE SPONSORS AND HAD MANY PEOPLE INQUIRE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS EVENT. KERRY & ROBERT LANDRUM (CORY'S PARENTS) PARTICIPATED IN THIS EVENT AND HELPED ANSWER QUESTIONS. THEY HAVE BEEN A TREMENDOUS HELP AND INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US IN THIS CLUB. THEY CONTINUE TO PUT IN HOURS AFTER HOURS TO HELP MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS AND THEIR SON'S INSPIRING STORY AND LEGACY ALIVE! ON BEHALF OF NORTHBOUND BASSMASTERS, WE THANK ALL OF YOU THAT CAME OUT SATURDAY TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TO US AND THIS FAMILY AS WELL AS THE CITY OF SATSUMA FOR ALLOWING US TO BE THERE AND ALL OF THE HELP AND ENCOURAGE THEY HAVE SHOWN!
BE SURE TO COME OUT TO THE FISH N' FEVER CLASSIC (@ STEELE CREEK MARINA AND LODGE) THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY. WE WILL HAVE OUR INFORMATION BOOTH SET UP SELLING T-SHIRTS AND SIGNING UP ENTRIES.
