Please Nominate Wendy Tochihara ASAP For MLPA So. Cal. RSG

[wtlfsh]

Hi All,

Please sign my petition at
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/MLPA-SC-RSG-2853/

This petition is to nominate me to represent the fishing industry,
recreational anglers, concerned citizens, business owners, employees
etc...for the MLPA's Southern California Region Stakholder Group
position.

Please forward to everyone you know and ask them to sign ASAP.

Sincerely,

Wendy Tochihara

[wtlfsh]

WHAT ARE Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): To Protect or conserve marine life and habitat.

STATE MARINE RESERVE: It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resource, except under a permit or specific authorization from the managing agency for research, restoration, or monitoring purposes. While to the extent feasible, the area shall be open to the public for managed enjoyment and study, the area shall be maintained to the extent practicable in an undisturbed and unpolluted state. ACCESS ANDUSE for activities such as walking, swimming, boating, and diving may be restricted to protect resources. Research, restoration, and monitoring may be permitted by the managing agency. Educational activities and other forms of nonconsumtive human use may be permitted by the designating entity or managing agency in a manner consistent with the protection of all marine resources. {PROHIBITS ALL EXTRACTIVE ACTIVITIES}

STATE MARINE PARK: it is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living or nonliving marine resource for commercial exploitation purposes. Any Human use that would compromise protection of the species of interest, natural community or habitat, or geological, cultural, or recreational freatures, may be restricted by the designating entity or managing agency. All other uses are allowed, including scientific collection with a permit, research, monitoring, and public recreation, including recreational harvest, unless otherwise restricted. Public use, enjoyment, and education are encouraged, in a manner consistent with protecting resource values. {PROHIBITS ALL COMMERCIAL EXTRACTIVE ACTIVITIES AND POTENTIALLY SOME RECREATION ACTIVITES}

STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREA: It is unlawful to injure, damage, take, or possess any living, geological, or cultural marine resouce for commercial or recreational purposes, or a combination of commercial and recreational purposes, that the designating entity or managing agency determines would compromise protection of the species of interest, natural community, habitat, or geological features. The designing entity or managing agency may permit research, education, and recreational activities, and certain commercial and recreational harvest of marine resources. {LIMITS RECREATIONAL AND/OR COMMERCIAL EXTRACTIVE ACTIVITIES}

Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) was signed into law in 1999 and directs the state to redesign California's system of marine protected areas (MPAs)to increase its coherence and its effectiveness at protecting the states's marine life, habitat, and ecosystems.

Implementation of the MLPA Initiative's South Coast Project will be carried out by a set of public and private partners. These partners includes stakeholders and the general public.

Stakeholders include: General Public, Ocean industries, including commercial fishing, Ocean recreation, including diving, sport fishing, whale-watching, Conservation groups, Educational and research institutions, Other government agencies, Hotels, Restaraunts, Retail stores, Business owners and Employees.

This means that the listed Stakeholders above will be greatly effected economically and recreationally.

As a member of the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group I will:

1) Bring first-hand knowledge and perspective to bear on the marine resources of the
MLPA South Coast Study Region.
2) Balance a south coast regional perspective with localized knowledge.
3) Will express fundamental interests and clearly convey the interests of the above listed
stakeholders.
4) Will work collaboratively, seeking to integrate the interests of the full range of
constituancies.
5) Access and use an effective communication network to reach stakeholders not
attending the public meeting, and
6) I will be committed to completing all aspects of the charge of the regional stakeholder
group.

[bsp]

Could you please explain to me why I should nominate you?

[Nessie Hunter]

Could you please explain to me why I should nominate you?

Because she loves us so much...

Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: California
Posts: 4

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[one_leg]

I might be inclined to nominate you if you can get the sport fishery for abalone opened again down south.

If you like it I'll share some with you after my first trip.

[wtlfsh]

I am a single mom with a huge passion for fishing, my girls love it too! I am the National Sales Manager for a local fishing line company and a private boater who fishes recreationally as well as competitively. On a regular basis I visit tackle stores, give seminars and talk to many different stakeholder groups in this region. I can be heard on the air and via the Internet every Sunday night on Rod & Reel Radio as one of the co-hosts of the show.
I fish along our southern California coast, talk to fishermen/women, captains, deckhands, surfers, kayakers, boaters, non boaters, tackle store owners, employees, manufacturers and conservationists every day. I will bring first-hand knowledge and perspective to the MLPA South Coast Study Region, without a doubt I will express clearly the interests of the listed stakeholders and will work collaboratively, seeking to integrate the interests of the full range of constituencies. I am an open minded individual with many different interests and willing to hear all sides of an issue. My petition will show a diverse group of stakeholders who have confidence that I will be able to convey their interests; I will be committed to completing all aspects of the charge of the regional stakeholder group.


PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

President, Chuck Byron Memorial Youth Art Foundation, Member: Screen Actors Guild, BASS, Saltwater Bass Anglers, WON Bass, American Bass, South Bay Lady Anglers, Angler’s Choice, El Segundo Douglas Rod & Gun Club, Manzanar School Reunion Committee, United Angler’s of Southern California, American Sportfishing Association

Wendy

[sonarbp]

Wendy,

You got my vote.....along with Alan (formerly of Fishermans' Hardware in HB) and all the guys at the shop!!!!

Thanks for stepping up and taking the lead in the fight to protect our fishing grounds!!!!

sonarbp

[Funjunkie74]

Wendy,
You got my vote! Thanks for looking out for us!
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Hey guys, before you post some lame comment consider this.
What happens when Saturday rolls around and you can't go fishing due to closures...
-Do you really enjoy cleaning out the garage?
-Going to the mall with your wife? or husband?
-Listening to your kids run around the house?

At least someone, some people are putting their time and effort into saving our fishing.

I know Wendy and she will work hard.
Let's have someone who wants to help, do their thing!


Cast your vote, so we can cast our lines!!



FJ74

[bsp]

I am a single mom with a huge passion for fishing, my girls love it too! I am the National Sales Manager for a local fishing line company and a private boater who fishes recreationally as well as competitively. On a regular basis I visit tackle stores, give seminars and talk to many different stakeholder groups in this region. I can be heard on the air and via the Internet every Sunday night on Rod & Reel Radio as one of the co-hosts of the show.
I fish along our southern California coast, talk to fishermen/women, captains, deckhands, surfers, kayakers, boaters, non boaters, tackle store owners, employees, manufacturers and conservationists every day. I will bring first-hand knowledge and perspective to the MLPA South Coast Study Region, without a doubt I will express clearly the interests of the listed stakeholders and will work collaboratively, seeking to integrate the interests of the full range of constituencies. I am an open minded individual with many different interests and willing to hear all sides of an issue. My petition will show a diverse group of stakeholders who have confidence that I will be able to convey their interests; I will be committed to completing all aspects of the charge of the regional stakeholder group.


PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

President, Chuck Byron Memorial Youth Art Foundation, Member: Screen Actors Guild, BASS, Saltwater Bass Anglers, WON Bass, American Bass, South Bay Lady Anglers, Angler’s Choice, El Segundo Douglas Rod & Gun Club, Manzanar School Reunion Committee, United Angler’s of Southern California, American Sportfishing Association

Wendy

You have my vote! I just wanted to make sure that you actually cared and knew about fishing.

[Nessie Hunter]

Well, I must say the Resume' is impressive.....

But 4 posts at FNN in 4 yrs is hard to swallow....
Only makes me wonder if that is what we can expect from you as a representative???

Ive seen a lot of politicians in my life....

I dont have a clue who you are Wendy. Sounds like you have friends here and are a great person...
I can only base my opinion on what you have done and said here, where I spend time....

Joe; I dont consider that a lame comment (if your referring to mine)....

What I see if a foundation, based her activity at FNN... Thats all.

Think about it........



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[Fisherman57]

Hi Wendy.....

I noticed you mentioned in your post that you have given seminars and speak to all kinds of fishermen everyday.

I'm not sure as to the deadline of your petition but regardless, I'd like to extend a personal invitation to you to join us at Irvine Lake for our upcoming "Legends II" event.

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?t=18720

You can spend the day introducing yourself to our members and provide them with more information on your cause and why you believe you qualify to be nominated all while joining in the day's fun. More importantly, you'll be in the midst of some great people and will for certain be leaving the event having made some new Fishing Network / TEAM 57 friends!

This is a family event, so your children are welcome also!

If you'd like more information....... feel free to e-mail me at:
fisherman57@fishingnetwork.net

Hope to see you there!



Dana
Fisherman 57


Oh... and since you're the national sales manager for that fishing line company..... Ill be glad to accept a raffle donation from them too! ;)

[theDENTIST]

shes not a politician ... she prolly fishes more than some of you guys and her trolling motor is faster than your outboards. just sign it. i alrdy have in person.

[Granny Fish]

Dana - I think the deadline is the 18th. Anyone know how many possitions are open for this? From what I could tell there are more than a few.

[wtlfsh]

Nessie Hunter,

Yes NH, I have made a lot of great friends due to fishing and I too have no clue who you are nor will I know who you are by researching your posts from FNN. Posting on a fishing website no matter how many times should be your only source of information, you have the World Wide Web at your fingertips. My resume gives you all the information you need to find out weather or not I am who I say I am. I'm no politician, I'm a stakeholder, as is everyone else who posts here........I"m trying to protect our/your interests...Are you? Think about it!

[wtlfsh]

Hi Dana,

Thanks for the invitation but my daughters VFW team is hosting a basketball tournament that weekend. Do you guys have regular week night meetings? Weekends are hard for me because of the kids, tradeshows and tournaments. I would love to give a knots and connections seminar for you guys.

Ohhh, the deadline for the petition is the 18th of July and they are looking at 25 stakeholders which would also include our opposition....The Greenies, PETA etc. We need as many fishing friendly stakeholders as possible.

Thank you to all of you who have already signed the petition.

Sincerely,
Wendy Tochihara

[Nessie Hunter]

Wendy, you have my vote...
(even if it did cost me a donation at IPetitions).

I agree with what you say about needing a Stakeholder thats Not PETA affiliated on the board. Your standing up with a voice for us, and the desire to represent is Commendable...

Also, Those that know Tommy Gomes (M/V Santa Rosa) from bloody decks, may want to send a vote in his direction also... Awesome dude.....



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[Granny Fish]

Hi Wendy, you've got my vote.

[wtlfsh]

Hey NH

Thanks for your vote, but you shouldn't of had to pay anything....it's free. They were just asking for a donation.

Yes, Tommy is a great guy and I hope he gets in too. His best bet would be to represent the commercial fishermen or the San Diego area.

Wendy

[Pete Marino]

Wendy is the REAL DEAL!!
She is as hardcore as they get in the fishing industry and I guarantee she will fight for our rights......PERIOD!!!
As far as Wendy and her angling skills.......I also guarantee that Wendy can out fish most on this board. Shes a dedicated tournament angler here in So Cal...and fishes almost as many tournaments per year as I do...which is ALOT! Id fish with Wendy in a tournament in a second because I see how dedicated she is to fishing. and the industry. And in tournament fishing, dedication is a big key!
But shes even more dedicated to contributing her time and effort to her causes.
The fact that she has only been on this forum a couple times is actually a good thing. She is out making a difference in things that matter, not spending her time in front of the computer having fun on a forum. Shes out making a difference and that is far more important then logging time on one of the dozens of fishing forums out there.. There is simply not enough time in the day to do that..
If you dont vote for her, someone less deserving then Wendy will get the position. Its up to us to sign the petition for the right person, and that person is Wendy!!

Do the right thing people...get your name on her petition...

Pete Marino

[SanDimasLMB]

I did a report when I was in 7th grade about the MLPA. I was quite impressed with the work they do, so you'll definetly get my vote.

Good luck! :Thumbs Up:

[DavidE]

signed .................

[Pete Marino]

Bump...

Pete:cool:

[Wingnut]

Done. :cool:

[Pete Marino]

Wendy appreciate all the support...

If you havent signed this thing for Wendy...please help her so she can help us.. The donation does NOT need to be made to sign the petition..

Pete:cool:

[Pete Marino]

Bump...one last time for good measure...

Pete :cool: