Welcome to S.F.E.C.

Welcome to the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club. We are an organization of approximately 180 people with a common interest in fishing, boating, the artificial reef program, and education concerning environmental issues such as clean water and beaches, and fish conservation.

Based in South Jersey, SFEC sponsors many social events including several fishing tournaments, a boat parade, golf outing, barbecues, and a winter social. We also sponsor several shore related events for children, and are involved in local community service.

The Club is made up of terrific men and women. Friendships and camaraderie are what makes SFEC special.

The Club is made up of terrific men and women.

Friendships and camaraderie are what makes SFEC special.

Membership is currently open to those with similar interests that want to become involved. You must attend a meeting and be voted into the club. Membership fee is $50. Annual dues are $25 per year. Click on the calendar to see dates and locations of the monthly meetings, and a listing of our events.

Up Coming Events

Special Program

The Program will be on March 8th at the firehouse starting at 3:30PM where a lot important issues will be discussed and debated with invited guests. You don't want to miss it.

Boating Safely Course

For those of you who need to take the State of New Jersey Boating Safely Course mandated by the state there is a website you can go to for more information: Boat Safety Class or call Flotilla 81 at (609) 399-4299. These classes are starting on March 1st, at the Ocean City Senior Center, they run 8 hours and cost $45. The club plans on having this course on June 28th at the firehouse, but if you need to take it before then, please check out the Coast Guard Auxiliary website or give them a call.

Club Dues

This is also a good time to remind everyone that the annual club dues of $25 is now due and can be paid at the meeting or can be mailed in to:

SFEC
PO Box 77, Strathmere, NJ 08248

Up Coming Events (cont'd)

SSFFF Flounder Meeting

The Save The Summer Flounder Fishery Fund will be holding a public meeting on Thursday March 6th at 7pm.

Brooklawn American Legion Post 72
11 Railroad Ave.
Brooklawn, NJ 08030

Come out and show your support, and prevent the closure of the Summer Flounder fishery - www.ssfff.net.

Goals & Benefits

  • Boating safety and education
  • Wildlife conservation
  • Catch and release education
  • Tournaments and outings
  • Kids programs
  • Environmental preservation
  • Artificial reef program
  • Cooperation with law enforcement
  • Community service
  • Friendships
  • Group discounts
  • Club newsletter
  • Buddy - fishing
  • Socializing
  • Maintenance assistance
  • Tournament & event discounts
  • Boat assistance and aid
  • Seminars and outings
  • Education

Important Info

ABOUT AREA CODE 809

We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said "Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you - get back to us quickly. I Have something important to tell you." Then she repeated a phone number beginning with 809. "We didn't respond".

Then this week, we received the following e-mail:

Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284 AND 876.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809.

This one is being distributed all over the US. This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call.

Be sure you read this and pass it on!

They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a family member who has been ill or to tell you someone has-been arrested, died, or to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc.

In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls.

If you call from the US, you will apparently be charged $2,425.00 per-minute.

Or, you'll get a long recorded message. The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges. Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more than $24,100.00.

WHY IT WORKS:

  • The 809 area code is located in theBritish Virgin Islands (The Bahamas).
  • The charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.

Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them be come aware of this scam.

Sandi Van Handel
AT&T Field Service Manager
(920) 687-904

Additional information on these area codes can be found from AT&T at:

  • http://www.consumer.att.com/
    consumertips/areacode.html

JUST A REMINDER... on the 23rd of April, all cell phone numbers have been released to telemarketing companies and you will receive sale calls. YOU ARE BEING CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS.

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years.

HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS OR GO TO: www.donotcall.gov