The MSSA is Working to Provide A Unified Voice to Preserve and Protect the Rights, Traditions and the Future of Recreational Fishing

Left to right: Bill Goldsbrough-CBF, John Wingate-MSSA, Bill Huppert-MARl, Dave Smith-MSSA, Robert Glenn-CCA, Charlie Sisson-Captain, Allen Nicholson-lth Grade Top Producer $400, Jacques Smith-Principal and Jake Gavin-Science Chairman

In March, Judy Davidson, a teacher at Chesapeake Bay Middle School in Annapolis, attended a meeting of the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative. She said she wanted to support MARI's "Buy A Ton" project and requested support.

The Board members urged her to work with her principal and student body to raise funds. Charter boat Captain Charlie Sisson said he would donate a free fishing trip to motivate the students to gather donations.

Within two weeks, Judy began her campaign by showing the DVD "Better Fishing Through Better Habitat" that was produced by National Geographic photographer, Nick Caloyianis, The 1,00 student body and faulty members saw underwater scenes of the Chesapeake Bay that broadened their education and knowledge. The seven minute film depicted the value of reefs and vertical structure for fish habitat.

Following the showing of the DVD, pledge sheets were passed out to the student body and a goal of $ 1,400.00 was established. On April 2 Principal Jacques Smith presented a check to CCA Director, Robert Glenn for $4,200.00. CCA handles all financial transactions for the MARI Project pro-bono and that is a financial blessing. Thanks to Judy, the students and teachers of Chesapeake Bay Middle School, 57 tons of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge were added to the Chesapeake Bay Reefs.

And "Wonder Woman" does more; she serves as Secretary of the MSSA Scholarship Foundation.