Proposed Board Assignments

Officers and Directors:

Elected Officers: Term: 6/1/00-5/31/2002

John Mantione, J & J Sports (631) 654-2311- President
Bill Witchey, Combs Bait & Tackle (631) 264-3525- Vice President, Chairman,
Membership Committee
Ralph Votta, West End Fishing Tackle Inc. (516) 796-6304 - 2nd Vice
President; Sergeant-At-Arms; Co-Chairman, Reef Replenishment Project
Carl Miller, Lindenhurst Bait & Tackle (631) 226-9030 - Secretary;
Chairman, Fundraising Committee(Saleable mdse.)
John Brando, Crossbay Bait & Tackle  (718) 835-1018 - Treasurer; Chairman,
Bylaws Committee

Executive Director: Term: 6/1/01-5/31/2002
Melissa Dearborn, Regal Marine Products (631) 385-8284
Marine Resources Advisory Council

Board of Directors: term: 6/1/00-5/31/2002
Jack Ferrera, State Chairman RFA (516) 546-3370 - Chairman, Legislative
Review Committee 
Chet Wilcox, B & B Tackle (631) 878-9280   Chairman, Fishing Regulations
Committee
Linda Miller, Lindenhurst Bait & Tackle (631) 226-9030 - Corresponding
Secretary
John Richy, Terminal Tackle (631) 269-6005 -  Chairman, Atlantic Coast
Fishing Tackle Trade Association Steering Committee
Tom Melton, The Fisherman Magazine (631) 345-5200- Chairman, Sportfishing
Education Center Steering Committee ; Marine Resources Advisory Council.
Denise Witchey, Comb's Bait & Tackle (631) 264-7050- Chairperson, NYFTTA
Contest Committee
Glenn Meyers, Ralph's Tackle & Sporting goods (631) 432-9179 - Chairman,
Reef Replenishment Project
Blaise Rifino, Duffys Bait & Tackle (516) 676-9543 -Chairman, NYFTTA
advisory committee
Chris Squiri, Executive Director NY Marine Trades (631) 691-7050 --
Representative to New York Marine Trades;.   Chairman, Tourism and Access
Committee
Chuck Hollins and Shanna  Lacey - Audit Committee (Non Voting Status)

Board of Directors: term 6/1/01-5/31/2003
Jed Kennedy, Burnett's Marina and Bait & Tackle (631) 665-9050 - Chairman,
Community Involvement (Operation Holiday Spirit/ CFR); Chairman, Promotions
& Show Committee
Gene Young, Mastic Bait & Tackle (631) 281-9360 - Co -Chairman, Fundraising
Committee (Raffle Committee);  Chairman, Southaven Kids Fishing Proj.,
Representative: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Natural Resource User group,
Representative: NYS DEC Freshwater advisory board; Chairman, Livery Station
Enhancement Committee
Tim Fields, Mastic Bait & Tackle (631) 281-9360- Chairman, Activities and
Promotions (Rod & Reel Loaner Programs) Co -Chairman, Community Involvement
(Operation Holiday Spirit/ CFR)
Victor Mevorah, Victor Mevorah PC - Chairman, Legal Committee;  Overseer,
Legal Defense Fund
Bill Straub, South Shore Traps (631) 567-7265 - Chairman, Scouting
Partnership Committee
Glenn Valentine,Regal Marine Products (631) 385-8284 -  Chairman, Fisherman
For a Better Government Committee (PAC)

Directors 6/1/01-5/31/2002
John Fritz - Co-Chairman, Sportsman Advisory Committee; Co-Chairman,
Tourism and Access Committee (Beach Access)
Al Knie - Co -Chairman, Sportsman Advisory Committee