Meetings

If you’re interested in joining us for a CCA Austin Board Meeting, please contact Alex Blackburn at atblackburn3@gmail.com

Chapter Contacts

President
Alex Blackburn

Assistant Director
Taylor Rieck
713.626.4222

The latest from CURRENTS

CCA Austin Chapter would like to thank all our sponsors, volunteers and supporters for our May 7th banquet success! Raising funds to continue the mission of CCA is possible because of all of you. Our goal each year is to create an exciting event for everyone.

We would also like to congratulate our Raffle Boat Winner, James Forsythe! James has been buying raffle boat tickets since 2022 and it finally paid off!

October 15th – Hooked on Clays 4th Annual clay shoot will be held at Hog Heaven in Dripping Springs. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Garrett Waters at garrettwaters@gmail.com or Melissa Harell at melissa@farmhousestone.com.

Be sure to follow CCA Austin Chapter on Facebook for updated information on our local chapter.

If you are interested in learning more about the Austin CCA Chapter and how you can get involved, please contact Alex Blackburn at atblackburn3@gmail.com or Cheryl Smith at Cherylccaaustin@gmail.com. We will not be meeting during the summer but will start meeting up in August on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Be sure to check with Alex or Cheryl for the exact date, time, and location.

(photos from the 2026 CCA Austin Chapter Banquet)

Officers

President: Alex Blackburn
Past President: Jason Magdalena
Banquet Chair – Live Auction: Barron Johnson
Banquet Chair – Facilities: Alex Pettit
Banquet Chair – Raffles & Games: Brent Harrell
Banquet Chair – Executive: Garrett Waters
Gun Chair: Kelly Cooper
Sponsor Chairs: Dan Appling, Mike Loughrey, And Amy Taylor
Secretary/Communications: Kurt Obersteller
Treasurer: Mark Kelly
Jr Board: Clifford Mankin
Community Relations: PJ Todd
Clay Shoot: Melissa Harrell & Kody Kale
Bourbon Event: Grant Eastman & Terry Hull
Boat Chair: Chad Maywald
Banquet and Raffle Sales: Cheryl Smith
Food Vendors: Richard Hallum
Tables Chair: John Torrance
Print Chair: Michael Curran
ANO: 
Social Media: James Johnson

Banquet

The 2026 banquet was held on Thursday, May 7 and it was our biggest event ever! Thank you to all attendees, volunteers, and sponsors for your support, together we helped raise crucial funds that will help ensure the health and conservation of our marine resources and anglers’ access to them here in Texas. Stay tuned for 2027 banquet details.

Hooked On Clays

October 15, 2026 | Hog Heaven – Dripping Springs, Texas

Register your team, buy tickets, or secure a sponsorship by clicking here!

Bourbon Tasting

Check back for 2027 details.

Sponsors

A very special THANK YOU to our 2026 Banquet Sponsors, we couldn’t do what we do without their unwavering support.

Please support those that support conservation!