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From your Government Relations Committee
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Latest on CCA Oregon Advocacy
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It has been a busy month for CCA members and staff on key advocacy priorities, particularly on the Columbia River reforms. Over the past four months CCA Oregon members have generated thousands of grassroots emails to Governor Kate Brown, the ODFW Commission, and legislators. CCA Oregon has also run a campaign to engage fishing license holders who purchased the Columbia River endorsement, key environmental organizations, and key legislative allies. These efforts are making a HUGE difference and would not have been possible without your support and membership in CCA!
January 5/6 - Letters sent by Oregon Wild and the Oregon League of Conservation Voters to Governor Brown and ODFW Commission urging them to stay the course on the gillnet reforms.
January 14 - Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission votes 7-2 to adopt limited changes to bi-state gillnet reforms, affirms the shift to selective fishing gear and a recreational priority. CCA Washington worked to generate letters from 54 state legislators in support of the reforms and packed the room with members and supporters.
January 20 - Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission votes 4-3 to permanently allow the continued use of non-tribal gillnets in the Columbia River, effectively jettisoning the bi-state reforms, the intent of Senate Bill 830, and the trust of recreational anglers - ODFW's largest source of revenue. CCA Oregon members filled the room and two CCA representatives were on a sportfishing panel - CCA Oregon issues a statement on the Commission's reckless decision.
January 22 - Sen. Fred Girod (R-Stayton) and other legislative allies prepare legislation to hold ODFW accountable for the Commission's decision, including potential budget ramifications outlined in a January 18 letter to the Commission from Girod. Focus shifts to the legislature.
February 3 - Oregon Rep. Bill Kennemer (R-Oregon City) blasts the Commission's decision in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives and calls on the four commissioners to resign if the decision is not reversed. CCA Oregon launches a grassroots alert urging anglers to call Governor Kate Brown and attend upcoming Commission reception.
February 9 - Governor Brown sends a strongly worded letter to the ODFW Commission objecting to its decision and directing it to adopt a plan that honors SB 830 and concurrent management with Washington. CCA issues statement commending Brown's letter and hundreds of CCA members and concerned citizens attend ODFW Commission "Town Hall" and visit the CCA Oregon booth at Sportsmen's Show.
February 14 - ODFW convenes a rules advisory committee ahead of a planned mid-March decision to reverse the reckless January 20 rules adopted by the Commission. CCA's Government Relations Chairman was appointed to the committee.
We are encouraged by these recent developments, we also know that our work is not done - stay tuned for future update. We know this fight will never go away and we must continue to grow CCA's membership to increase our political influence!
Other key issues: CCA is closely tracking the recent announcement of the Army Corps of Engineers that threatens hatchery production throughout Western Oregon and are currently developing an appropriate response. CCA is also working with our federal delegation to reintroduce legislation to address the severe threat that growing populations of sea lions pose to ESA-listed and wild salmon and steelhead in the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. |
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Breaking CCA News
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CCA Oregon on Outdoor GPS
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Be sure to tune into Outdoor GPS this Saturday morning when they will be discussing the latest on the Columbia River reforms, including updates from CCA Oregon's Bruce Polley. Owen, Dave and Comcast Sport NW are huge supporters of CCA and the show should be both entertaining and highly informative! We encourage you to tune in and don't miss it! |
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Have You Seen CCA Oregon's Latest Recruiting Tool
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Jon Haas and the CCA Oregon Communitcations Committee has put together a powerful recruiting video for us to use. You can watch it here.
What can you do to help?
- Forward this video to your friends, family and everyone else!
- Support CCA and be part of the change by joining here.
CCA memebrship is key to recovering Oregon Fisheries! |
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General Interest
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2017 CCA Salmon Round-Up
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The Salmon Round-Up Committee has begun meeting and has made some improvements for this year - the biggest change will be going back to a weighed versus measured fish, similar to the original structure started back in 2014. Additionally, the Round-Up will be longer... running March 15th to November 1st! This gives everyone, current CCA members and new CCA members, a better opportunity to participate in the Round-Up while fishing in an assortment of fisheries throughout the state.
For more information and to register go to our Round-Up page on the CCA Oregon website under the Derby tab at the top or by clicking here. Or to volunteer with the Round-Up Committee contact Dave Sass at (503)396-1007. Get involved! Get fishing! |
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CCA Oregon Welcomes it's Newest Life Member and More!
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CCA Oregon Vice President Bruce Polley and Executive Director Chris Cone welcomed a visit from local small business owner Dave Wright at the Portland Sportsman's Show. They quickly learned the he was excited to become a Life Member because of the recent success CCA Oregon has had on the Columbia River reforms.
Dave wasn't the only one motivated by CCA Oregon's recent success. Several local anglers showed their support by purchasing our "Ban Gillnets on the Columbia River" t-shirts.
There are still a limited number of the t-shirts available for $20 each. Contact CCA Oregon Executive Director Chris Cone at chris.cone@ccaoregon.org to get yours before they are gone! |
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CCA Oregon on Social Media
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Have you liked our CCA Oregon facebook page? If not click here! Every CCA Oregon Chapter has their own CCA Facebook group to share important information with their members, pictures of their fish and create positive discussion opportunities. Check them out!
Do you have an Instagram account? Want to share pictures of your fish while supporting CCA Oregon? Follow us on Instagram by clicking here and use #ccaoregon to tag your photos! |
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CCA Oregon Going Facebook Live!
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CCA Oregon is improving it's communication outreach by utilizing the hottest communication tool out there today - live streaming. It seems like everyone across the country is using Facebook Live to communicate with their members, fans and networks and thanks to the continuous great work of CCA Oregon's Communication Committee, we are too.
CCA Oregon has produced two successful episodes of Facebook Live so far. Jon Haas, Ty Wyatt and Bruce Polley have been giving updates on the current GRC topics and educating the public on past CCA Oregon topics. "Educating our members and the public is an extremely important part of our mission statement and Facebook Live will give us a better opportunity to achieve that goal" said Executive Director Chris Cone.
Since there is so much to dicuss and address the Communication Committee plans to host a monthly Facebook Live event. You can participate in these events by following CCA Oregon on Facebook here. |
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News From Around the State
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CCA Oregon 2017 Banquet Schedule
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Attending banquets is one way to support and engage in CCA Oregon! It's also the single best way to get new CCA members involved while fulfilling other points of the CCA Diamond.
If you would like to RSVP to a banquet go to our CCA Oregon website HERE and select the chapter banquet you would like to attend. If you have something to donate or want to become a sponsor of an event contact Executive Director Chris Cone at chris.cone@ccaorgon.org. He can put you in touch with the appropriate chapter and assist with your donation.
- Columbia County • Saturday, March 5th - St. Helens Elks
- Linn-Benton • Saturday, March 11th - Albany Eagles
- Willamette Falls • Saturday, April 8th - Monarch Event Center
- Tillamook • Saturday, April 29th - Tillamook Elks
- Mt. Hood • Friday, May 5th - Persimmon Country Club
- Tualatin Valley • Saturday, May 11th - Wilsonville Holiday Inn
- Salem • Saturday, May 20th - Willamette Heritage Center
- S. Willamette Valley • Friday, June 16th - Shadow Hills Country Club
- Portland • Saturday, September 16th - Jantzen Beach Red Lion
- Statewide Banquet • Saturday, November 18th - Monarch Event Center
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Upcoming CCA Oregon Chapters
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With the help of CCA Oregon leadership and volunteers we have been busy traveling the state to start new chapters and hold meetings. We have spoke with community leaders from Coos Bay to La Grande on how the CCA model works and why the CCA footprint in these communities is important to all of Oregon. The response has been positive and we are optomistic that we will find the right chapter leadership and have active chapters in these communities soon. If you know anyone living in these areas, please spread the word and encourage them to help the chapter develop! Or if you are interested in helping out in these communities, please reach out to Executive Director Chris Cone at chris.cone@ccaoregon.org.
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CCA Clothing by AFTCO
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American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) are committed to marine conservation and angler rights. Through the leadership of CCA and the participation of local community chapters, the positive impact to protect the state's marine resources and interests of anglers will ensure a sustainable fishery for generation to come.
AFTCO and CCA are proud to announce the launch of a new CCA by AFTCO line of performance fishing clothing. The limited run of CCA by AFTCO clothing includes the CCA Samurai performance sun shirt, "Bill Me" Samurai performance sun shirt, CCA low crown trucker hat, and CCA Patch logo low crown trucker hat. Through AFTCO's 10% pledge to protect and conserve, $5 from the sale of each CCA by AFTCO product will be donated to help fund CCA angler rights and marine conservation efforts nationwide. To learn more about AFTCO's marine conservation history visit www.aftco.com/conservation. To learn more about CCA visit www.joincca.org.
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CCA Oregon in the News
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You might have seen it already and I am sure you already know. CCA Oregon is the tip of the spear when it comes to the Columbia River reforms and removing Gillnets off the main stem of the Columbia River. This is evident by the focused backlash from the Gillnetter community in print and social media.
In fact CCA Oregon is finally getting attention and credit from local media outlets as well. An example of that is this post from Oregon Live.
KOIN 6 attended the CCA town hall at last weeks sportsman's show that was attended by 80 plus concerned anglers. KOIN 6 interviewed legislators that support the Columbia River Reforms from both Oregon and Washington, as well as CCA leadership before presentations and Q&A.
Incase you missed it, here is another thing that KOIN 6 did, its a piece a few days ago they put out on Facebook and CCA had influence on. The Gillnet issue now seems to have the attention of mainstream media; which is good for conservation! Which is good for CCA!
This all happened because members got involved and participated on committees. Huge shout out to Jon Haas and Communications Committee team for the aggressive work they are doing to promote the benefits and actions of CCA Oregon. |
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Special Topics
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Wanted: Your Skills and Talents!
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CCA Oregon is seeking CCA members with hidden skills and talents... Do you have what it takes to better CCA Oregon?
- Are you a web designer or graphic artist?
- Are you a writer or editor?
- Do you have experience in professional grant writing?
- Are you a "people" person and like to network with others?
- Do you have management or sales skills?
Now is the perfect time to get off bench and into the game! We are continuing to build on the success of 2015 and 2016. We have a variety of state board committees providing support to the organization that could use your help. A great example is Tualatin Valley Chapter member Jon Haas from "Hoss Off the Grid". Jon is putting together a team of individual experts to develop a plan, with our professional staff, to better our communication to the general CCA Oregon membership. Many hands make light work.
Please contact Chris Cone to discuss where your skills and talents can best be used for CCA Oregon at chris.cone@ccaoregon.org. |
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Visit us on Facebook
Have you liked the CCA Oregon facebook page yet? We have give aways and great information for sharing on Facebook.
CCA Oregon Facebook page
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Key Dates for Oregon Members
March 4th • Columbia County Banquet - St. Helens
March 11th • Linn/Benton County Banquet - Albany
April 8th • Willamette Falls Banquet - Clackamas
April 29th • Tillamook Banquet - Tillamook
May 5th • Mt. Hood Banquet - Gresham
May 13th • Tualatin Valley Banquet - Wilsonville
May 20th • Salem Banquet - Salem
June 16th • S Willamette Valley Banquet - Eugene
September 16th • Portland Banquet - Portland
November 18th • Statewide Banquet - Clackamas
Stay Up to Speed
The best way to keep up with what CCA Oregon is doing is to be an active member. That's why we encourage you to be a regular attendee at your local chapter meetings and events.
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Your Local CCA Chapter Meetings
The latest info about local chapter meetings can be found on their chapter page on our website.
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CCA Oregon Leadership
CCA Oregon state officers, local chapter officers, and committee chairs are all volunteers. As such they are juggling day jobs, families, personal commitments, and trying to get in a little fishing now and then - just like you. Your primary line of contact is your local chapter president. For a list of State Officers and Committee Chairs visit our website.
CCA Oregon Headquarters 877-255-8772
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About News Bites
News Bites is produced by the CCA Oregon Communications Committee. It is distributed electronically for the convenience of our members. While we do our utmost to ensure that all electronic components and attachments are virus free, we cannot guarantee that the links to other locations are safe. It is therefore the responsibility of individual subscribers to make sure that their own computers are protected from viruses, adware, and other malicious software that may be capable of infecting their computers, regardless of the source.
The News Bites welcomes comments and suggestions that will help us to improve the publication. To get in touch, please email us at info@ccaoregon.org
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