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2008 AOTY Danny Young helps "Catchall" Lee Thomas don his 2009 AOTY jacket.
Midlands Striper Club's Annual Angler of the Year/Team of the Year Banquet was held Saturday evening, January 9th, 2010 at Saluda Shoals Park's River Center in Columbia. The event was held in memory of long-time MSC member "Mr. Ed" Woodward of Rock Hill, who passed away July 29, 2009 after a long bout with cancer.
The club presented Lee "Catchall" Thomas of Leesville with it's coveted 2009 Angler of the Year jacket. Thomas held off all competition to win his unprecedented sixth Angler of the Year crown. Finishing second in AOTY was James "Fogman" Lindler of West Columbia. Third place for the year went to Tom Gitto of Chapin.
The club presented plaques to Debbie Alewine of Rock Hill, who won the 2009 Lady Angler of the Year title and to incoming President Cam Littlejohn of Columbia, who won the Nichols Store of Rock Hill Big Fish Award. Littlejohn's fish, caught February 21 2009, weighed 17 pounds, 12 ounces. The club's 2009 Youth Angler of the Year trophy was presented to Weston Thomas of Lexington, who also won the award in 2008.
Team of the Year jackets were presented to Team Wildman, consisting of Team Captain Donnie Christopher and son Justin Christopher, both of Rock Hill, Skip Morgan, also of Rock Hill and 2008 Angler of the Year Danny Young of Sumter. Finishing second in Team of the Year competition was Team Catchall, consisting of Lee Thomas and Kreg Frady, both of Leesville. Third place was won by Team Landlocked, consisting of Richy Brensinger and Joey Smoak, both of Lexington.
The event was attended by 125 members and guests and was catered by Hudson's Smokehouse of Lexington. The club's next regular meeting is Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the Flight deck Restaurant in Lexington. Guests are always welcome.
Midlands Striper Club Names 2009 Anglers of the Year And Team of the Year At Annual Awards Banquet
2009 Angler of the Year
Lee Thomas
2009 Lady Angler of the Year Debbie Alewine
2009
Youth Angler of the Year Weston Thomas
2009 Nichols Store Big Fish Winner
Cam Littlejohn
17 lbs. 12 ozs. Caught 2/21/2009
2009 Team of the Year - Team Wildman
L to R: Danny Young, Skip Morgan, Justin Christopher, Team Captain Donnie Christopher
2008 Team Catchall TOTY member and Club Vice President jokes with 2009 TOTY Team Wildman as their jackets are presented.
2008 Lady Angler of the Year Lorraine Buckwell accepts the Lady Angler of the Year plaque for 2009 LAOTY winner Debbie Alewine, who could not be present.
PAC Chairman Tom Gitto announces a leadership plaque given to outgoing club president Harold Alewine in his absence.
Weston Thomas accepts his 2009 Youth Angler of the Year trophy from MSC past president/AOTY Billy DuRant. Weston fished with Billy and club treasurer James Cassell during2009.
2008 Nichols Store Big Fish winner Lorraine Buckwell accepts the Big Fish plaque for incoming president Cam littlejohn, who was, guess, fishing in Costa Rico.
Last second preparations...
James Lindler congratulates 2nd Place AOTY winner James Lindler, above left, and 3rd Place AOTY winner Tom Gitto, above right.
Weston Thomas admires his Youth Angler of the Year trophy.
Debbie Alewine, above left, could not be present. Debbie won the 2009 Lady Angler of the Year title. Husband Harold, above right, served as MSC President in 2008 and 2009. Debbie served on the MSC PAC Committee. The two fish together as "Team Jon Boy."
PAC Chairman discusses outgoing President Harold Alewine's Leadership plaque, given in his absence.
2008 Team Catchall stands with 2009 TOTY Team Wildman. Team Wildman won MSC's 1st Annual TOTY competition in 2007.
PAC Committee member Rick Kellemeyer warms by the banquet fireplace. Rick still has chills after an accidental fall overboard during MSC's december double points tournament. Luckily, Rick was not seriously injured.
MSC Thanks Its 2009 Sponsors...
David Clyburn, owner/operator of Blueback Bait Co. and MSC's venerable "baitman" accepts his sponsor appreciation plaque.
David Clyburn's sister, Katie Byrd, accepts a sponsor plaque for better Bait and Tackle, which she runs with husband Jim Byrd.
Rick Kellemeyer accepts a sponsor plaque for Cowcatcher Umbrella Rigs on behalf of Mike Smedley, owner, of Youngsville, NC.
Jim Gibbs accepts a sponsor plaque for Lake World on Hwy 6 near the dam on behalf of Richard Hall, owner and longtime supporter and sponsor of MSC.
Donnie Christopher is all smiles as he presents his wife Linda the sponsor plaque for Nichols Store of Rock Hill, where Linda is a longtime employee.
Lee Thomas accepts a sponsor plaque on behalf Pure Fishing. Pure Fishing encompasses the brands of Shakespeare, Ugly Stik, Penn, Pflueger, Fenwick, Stren, Spiderwire, Berkley, Abu Garcia, XTools, Mitchell, All Star and more.
MSC member and owner/inventor of Let 'Em Live Aerators Dan Derrick of Columbia accepts his sponsor plaque. Dan captains Team Let 'Em Live with MSC Parliamentarian Mike Johnson of Columbia.
Past MSC President Marshall West accepts one of many cash prizes on behalf of Cam Littlejohn and others. Marshall was closely scrutinized as to the disposition of the funds and was told eyes are still watching.
. . . and a good time was had by all!
Co-Tournament Director Richy Brensinger shot video of the awards at the banquet.
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Thanks, Richy!
