If you’re interested in joining us for a CCA Austin Board Meeting, please contact Alex Blackburn at atblackburn3@gmail.com
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As the 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank all the sponsors, volunteers and attendee’s that support CCA during the year and through our events. We would not be able to raise the funds needed to continue CCA’s mission without your help.
Our next Annual Fundraising banquet is May 8, 2025. We are offering our early bird special again this year. If you purchase your table by February 1, 2025, your price will be $2,500.00. After February 1 the price will be $2,750.00. If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing a table, go to: https://ticketstripe.com/CCA-Austin-2025 or email cherylccaaustin@gmail.com.
We are selling our Boat raffle tickets for $100 each. There will only be 750 tickets sold this year. The 23’ Haynie Amigo comes with a trailer and 150hp mercury motor. If you are interested in purchasing the boat raffle tickets, please call (512) 662-0006 or email cherylccaaustin@gmail.com or you can purchase them from a board member. The winner will be drawn on the night of the banquet. You do not have to be present to win!
Our Bourbon tasting event is Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The tickets are $125 each and only 125 tickets will be available to purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit: https://ticketstripe.com/Austin-Bourbon-Tasting.
We are offering Bourbon raffle tickets for $100 each. Only 250 tickets will be sold. There will be first, second and third place prizes with a combined value of over $11,000. The winners will be announced the night of the bourbon event. If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets email cherylccaaustin@gmail.com or call (512) 662-0006 or you can purchase them through a Board Member. You do not have to be present to win!
If you are interested in learning more about CCA Austin Chapter or volunteering, please contact Alex Blackburn at atblackburn3@gmail.com or Cheryl, Banquet and Raffle Sales Chair at cherylccaaustin@gmail.com.
Comments from the President: As I sign off, and let the next generation take the reins, I wanted to take the opportunity to recap what the teams accomplished. I’ve had the pleasure of serving as the President of the Austin chapter for the past four years, during which time our chapter has achieved some remarkable feats. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated board members and partners. When I took the reins in 2021, I anticipated challenges ahead. Our team gathered and made a collective decision to confront these challenges head-on. Over the past four years, I’ve had the honor of working alongside some of the most altruistic individuals in Austin, who are willing to dedicate their time to fundraising efforts aimed at affecting positive change and leaving a better legacy for the next generation.
Thanks to your generosity and willingness to contribute, our team has successfully organized two additional events. First our annual Clay shoot which broke 80k in revenue in its second year, and our Bourbon tasting event which is on track to set another record in its second year. Special thanks to our invaluable partners like LCRA Parks, who have graciously hosted our board retreats for the past two years. But it’s not all work and no play. In the last four annual ICC fishing tournaments, the Austin chapter has placed third overall and clinched first place twice. In 2023, we introduced the all-new “last look” auction, allowing guests to purchase trips at the same price as the night of the banquet if they missed out. We’re always thrilled to witness the growing demand and enthusiasm for our events every year. Our members, donors, and sponsors have shown incredible support, and we are immensely grateful for their unwavering commitment.
I’m proud to announce that in both 2022 and 2023 and 2024, the Austin chapter surpassed the $1.5 million revenue mark and, for the Ninth consecutive year, exceeded $1 million in revenue. None of this would have been possible without your support, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude once again. To the next generation of leaders in the Austin chapter, I look forward to you taking things to the next level.
Tight Lines – Jason Magdalena
Officers
President: Alex Blackburn
Past President: Jason Magdalena
Banquet Chair: Barron Johnson
Banquet Chair: Alex Pettit
Banquet Chair: Brent Harrell
Live Auction Chair: Barron Johnson
Gun Chair: Kelly Cooper
Sponsor Chairs: Dan Appling, Mike Loughrey, And Amy Taylor
Secretary/Communications: Kurt Obersteller
Treasurer: Blake Masters
Jr Board: Clifford Mankin
Community Relations: PJ Todd
ANO: Kody Kale
General Raffle: Will Warren
Game Zone: Will Stoener
Logistics: Mike Loughrey
Social Media: Aliyah Formont
Clay Shoot: Garrett Waters & Melissa Harrell
Bourbon Event: Terry Hull
Boat Chair: Chad Maywald
Banquet and Raffle Sales: Cheryl Smith
Food Vendors: Richard Hallum
Hooked On Clays
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A very special THANK YOU to our 2024 Banquet Sponsors, we couldn’t do what we do without their unwavering support.
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