2013 East Cooper CCA Banquet

Having fun on the back deck next to Shem Creek

Seared tuna - NOT BAD!

Recreational saltwater anglers gathered by the boatload at the Lighthouse on Shem Creek for the 2013 Celebrating Conservation banquet put on by the Coastal Conservation Association. Sponsor Chair John Gourdin helped to set a new S.C. State record for sponsor members with 120,for the East Cooper Chapter in 2013. Members who enjoy benefits like advocacy for saltwater issues, and TIDE magazine. Warm and sunny conditions on Shem Creek graced the silent auction on the back deck, which was also the location of the watering hole. Unique items included K2 coolers, scuba certification, glass bowls, Palmetto flag made of tim and maybe a fish motif sign or two! LowcountryOutdoors.com was glad to partner with Guy Harvey Inc. to donate a framed and signed limited edition print to help raise funds for conservation. Inside there was plenty to eat like seared tuna, peeled shrimp and pork loin with all the fixins. The live auction featured quail hunting, beach destination travel plans, turkey calls and the ever popular cooler with mysterious contents that goes to the highest bidder! Committee Chairman Jay Brown was on hand to make sure everyone had a smooth experience from checking in the front door to buying lots of raffle tickets to support the cause of saltwater conservation. Fishermen were still talking about the big blue marlin landed a week earlier in Georgetown, and angler Dixon Pearce was in attendance. Other hot topics included the strong cobia bite right now, and how the weekend weather forecast was shaping up. Since this is the only stop on the CCA banquet trail held on the water, it adds a unique flair to this already successful event.

Oystaflage and Guy Harvey swordfish print

Smiles and little blue cups for conservation

To view past blog entries from the East Cooper CCA banquet click 2012, 2011, 2010, or 2009.