2024-05-03T11:29:31-04:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 680296702 ALMANOR FISHING ASSOCIATION % john crotty ALMA 4157265385 PO BOX 1938 CHESTER CA 960201938 John Crotty President 2024-05-03 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X almanorfishingassociation.org X X 124316 X 54884 19217 107 0 50108 14074 36034 0 110242 50111 1073 26707 77891 32351 287728 320079 227263 235041 60465 85038 287728 320079 287728 320079 X The Almanor Fishing Association AFA a nonprofit organization made up of fishermen and local citizens interested in maintaining the health and quality of the Lake Almanor fishery. AFA objectives to present a strong collective and unified voice in advocating the merits and interests of sport fishing in Lake Almanor and interfacing with local state and federal agencies and with various corporate and private entities to explore and develop solely or in cooperation with others plans programs and facilities for the perpetuation and enhancement of the Lake Almanor fishing resource. FISH REARING PROGRAM: The purpose of the fish rearing program is to raise fish in cages in Lake Almanor to be released into the lake and to promote and maintain the fishing in the lake. the program was established in 1985 in the Hamilton Branch area by two local fishermen Jim Pleu and Reuben Chavez with the assistance of Ron DeCoto a biologist with the Department of Fish & Game DFG. The program was started with two nylon net pens which were located at Lassen View Resort owned by Pleu and Chavez. The DFG provided the fish via hatcheries to ear during the winter months. The DFG also provided food to feed the fish acquired the necessary permit from PG&E to have the nets in the waters of Lake Almanor and took responsibility for maintenance of the cages. The cage program was very successful and has since developed into using 10 aluminum cages. AFA has taken over the program of maintaining the cages feeding the fish on a daily basis during the winter months and releasing the fish in the Spring of each year. 0 10063 VETERANS FISHING DAY: Each year AFA members take US Veterans from all areas of the United States fishing for a day. The day ends with a BBQ at no cost to the Veterans. The purpose is to honor Veterans and to give them an opportunity that they might have not otherwise had. 0 6599 VETERAN SUPPORT: In 2023 AFA purchased and installed a trailer for the veterans of Plumas County many who lost their homes in the Dixie fire. The trailer was used by the veterans as their office and meeting location assisting veterans to get back on their feet. 0 17526 SCHOLARSHIPS: Each year AFA awards up to five scholarships to graduating seniors from Westwood Chester and Greenville high schools. The maximum scholarship per student is $1,000. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement letters of recommendation and civic involvement. 0 4000 SAFE & SOBER GRADUATION SPONSOR 0 200 ALMANOR FOOD BASIN DONATION 0 375 NEWSLETTER: The purpose of the AFA newsletter is to share AFA's mission of preserving Lake Almanor and promote fishing on the lake. The newsletter has been produced since approximately 2004.To date over 3,500 copies are produced and mailed out to AFA supporters and dispersed throughout Plumas County. 0 5848 KIDS FISHING DAY: Each year AFA members & volunteers take 4th graders from the Plumas County school districts fishing for a day. Each child is given a fishing rod and provided with instruction from AFA members to learn to fish. The purpose of the program is to expose children to the sport of fishing and wildlife in hopes of developing an interest in this sport. 0 3940 HAMILTON BRANCH PUBLIC AREA MAINTENANCE: One of AFA's biggest projects of 2003 was the completion of the Hamilton Branch public fishing access area. This project began in 2002 and was completed in November 2003. This area of the Hamilton Branch is one of the most popular fishing areas for anglers and their families. This site is located at the interesection of Hwy 147 and County Road A-13 at the northeast corner of Lake Almanor. A rocked parking lot with picnic tables and restrooms which are ADA approved are available for fishermen and picnickers alike. An upgraded trail leading to the fishing area has also been provided. AFA shares in the responsibility of maintaining this area. 0 1560 50111 JOHN CROTTY PRESIDENT 8 0 0 0 BRETT HURFF VICE PRESIDENT 4 0 0 0 RAY PALLARI TREASURER 4 0 0 0 ERIC RUDGERS DIRECTOR 1 0 0 0 ROBERT GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 2 0 0 0 STEVE FLEMING DIRECTOR 2 0 0 0 BRYAN ROCCUCCI DIRECTOR 4 0 0 0 MIKE PAPPAS DIRECTOR 4 0 0 0 MICHAEL DALY DIRECTOR 2 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false CA John Crotty PO BOX 1938 CHESTER CA 960201938 5302840861 false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 68382 42751 122569 72083 74102 379887 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68382 42751 122569 72083 74102 379887 0 0 12500 13275 10000 35775 0 0 10000 5000 20000 35000 0 0 22500 18275 30000 70775 309112 0 36 22 22 106 186 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 22 22 106 186 0 0 0 0 0 0 7385 0 0 39473 0 46858 75767 42787 122591 111578 74208 426931 0.724 0.7903 0.0004 0.0002 X Part III - Line 12 | Year:, Amount:, Description:| 2019, 7385, Other income| 2020, | 2021, | 2022, 39473FUNDRAISING| 2023, | Part III Line 12 FUNDRAISING RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED ANNUAL PICNIC 51858 1750 50108 0 4734 0 7332 0 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51858 1750 50108 0 4734 0 7332 0 2008 14074 36034 Part I, line 10 | Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| SEE DETAIL IN PART III, $50111| Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| INSURANCE, $1250| SUPPLIES, $5206| WEBSITE, $432| BANK CHARGES, $218| DEPRECIATION, $19271| MISCELLANEOUS, $330|