NZACA – New Zealand Angling and Casting Association

KARLA TARDIEU
President of Gisborne Surfcasting Club, Senior Vice President of the NZ Angling & Casting Association inc.
This lady was the inspiration that gave me the will and desire to bring the NZACA back to the relevant organisation it has once again become. Her passion for the organisation was one that is hard to find in people these days, unwavering. An insistance to remain involved during the turbuent and sometimes ugly moments that made one wonder why we just didn’t walk, gave me focus and demonstrated her strengths.
It was only the discovery of her cancer that she made the correct decision to be with her young family.
The times I received a phone call or an email that commenced “Mr Yeoman” I knew I was in for a caution but they were always full of reason and sound advice. Yesterday Karla lost her battle with Cancer and has said goodbye to us all.
As the President of the NZACA I wish to say,
To Nadia and the extended Whanau, you have been the epitome of what family stands for during this time.
To Dave, a better man this lady could not have wanted, your strength has been unwavering. The silent tears, those that cant be hidden and those to follow are who you are Bud, strong but loving. Be proud.
To Zara and Jade, your Mum has given you purpose and direction, remain the people you are.
To Zane, the next Try is for your Mum.
To the beautiful Spirit that has left us, thank you for giving me the time you did, the advice, the inspiration and the will to succeed, it will never be lost. Travel lightly into your next adventure, I was hugely privilaged to have been a small part of your life.
It is only time that will heal the pain. It wont fill the hole that has been left, it will only make it smaller.

To all our Casters and those others who would like to participate.
We are casting this coming weekend in Rotorua, 14th – 15th July. There have been some changes. We wont be continuing the Okuma 6×6 Challenge at this point. We have had some good feedback regarding this and while one would have thought it would surround the limited numbers who could take this out, this is not the leading issue. Cost of travel and accommodation involved to attend six events is the biggest matter affecting those interested in participating.
So we need to re evaluate how we run this event as there are many who are keen to make this happen. Also we owe it to Okuma to keep their name promoted.
Saturday we are wanting to offer tuition to anyone wanting to learn better technique even if it is just for your fishing and then on Sunday we will get into some good old throwing lead long distances down the court.
Everyone is welcome, even if it is to take a peek at what “Lead Heads” do

Hello one and all,

Following on from some interesting feedback that indicated some believe the Association exists to run a National Competition and administer records only, I am going to pester everyone for how you believe we can better represent our membership which continues to grow.

Before I go on, let me clarify the membership of the association. There are 26 affiliated clubs or entities. There are four others I have a foot in the door with, three in regard to re affiliation and affiliation in relation to the other. We are the fastest growing body in NZ at the moment.

Back to the point of my post. Bettering the Association is and has always been high on my list of responsibilities. To represent and provide better, we need feedback. Please say what you feel needs to be said.

Email these to either: president@nzaca.co.nz or secretary@nzaca.co.nz

National Awards and Masters. I urge fishers to understand these and participate. Of fourteen annual Awards we give out an average of four. All are acheivable and all should be contested for.

Lastly, I have an intention to visit as many of our affiliated clubs or even those interested in joining us, throughout the next few months. I start tonight in Feilding.

regards

Jim Yeoman

President NZACA