We would like to say a special “THANK YOU” to everyone that helped to make the 5th Annual AMSA Winter Gala a success. Many members volunteered their time to help set up, decorate, bring items for the auction, take pictures and just pitch in when needed. We also would like to thank Lora Hudson for taking pictures of the event for the website and individuals that wanted to have a keepsake. We would also like to THANK everyone that attended the Gala this year and we hope everyone had a GREAT TIME!!! Tom & Lisa Morris

Annual AMSA Fishing Contest trophies went to Mike Hastings – Black Drum 21”, Mike Layton – Bluefish 16.5”, Don Byler – Flounder 21” and Ron Humphress – Rockfish 42”. The annual Gala awards for the 2009 year went to: Jr. Angler of the Year – Caleb Welch, Male Angler of the Year – Ron Humphress, Female Angler of the Year – Kathy Turner, Director of the Year – Skeets Zinkhan, Associate Director of the Year – Matt Wilkins and Member of the Year – Ron Engle.

We would like to thank the following people and businesses for their time, monetary donations and/or donations of items to this year’s Gala event: Beauchamp Construction, Photo Works (Lora Hudson), Dean Disharoon, John & Melissa Welch, Carey Distributors, Eastern Shore Distributing, Gardner Sign, Jen Smullen, Janet Carter, Chick Fil A, Rob & Danialle Kenney, FP Winner Limited, Kitty’s Flowers, Atlantic Tractor, Fancy Fingers, Beach Fever, Tammy Croswell, Zia’s, A.S.A.P. Pumping, A Personal Look, Frontier Town, Jolly Rogers, Dough Roller, Eagles Landing, The Beach Club, Hooter’s of O.C., Phillip’s Crab House, Carol Morris – Shore Accents, Channel 47, Z-Hair Studio - Linda Zinkhan, Comfort Inn Gold Coast, Horner Honda, Elise @ Brainstorm Designs, Honorary Member - Carl Miller, Holiday Inn Express Ocean City and the AMSA Supply Trailer.

Story By: Matthew Wilkins