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WHAT WE DO
During the spring months, and occasionally in the fall, we volunteer our vehicles and manpower to help the beach
managers do whatever work needs to be done at the time, whether it be beach cleanups, pick up any debris
deposited by mother nature's storms and/or irresponsible people, or dune restoration projects. We also meet
with beach managers to keep the lines of communications open, incase any questions or concerns may arise.
We also attend symposiums and maintain a booth in sportsman shows to help distribute information about
ourselves and the beaches that allow vehicle access. The information we pass out is the beach access policies,
rules and regulations, and of course, most of the conversations are about fishing and beach access problems.

We also get involved in political activities, whether it be the State House or Washington DC. At times we find
that we have to go on our own to the state and federal legislatures to keep them informed as to what is going
right, and occasionally what is not right, regarding beach access and other issues important to our members.

We belong to some umbrella organizations such as United Mobil Sportfishermen, Inc (UMS) and the
Massachusetts Sportsman Council (MSC). UMS is comprised of various beach buggy clubs whose goal
is to stand as a united front and discuss any problems and resolutions to issues occurring up and down
the eastern seaboard. The MSC is a united group of Massachusetts sportsman that are concerned with
the preservation of hunting, fishing, trapping and the access to maintain the interest in these sports.

OUR EVENTS & WHAT WE DO FOR OUR MEMBERS
During the year we hold 2 events for our members, the first is the Spring Meet. This is held during May
and is a whole weekend; there is a general meeting to conduct general business, and the rest of the
weekend is for fun and reuniting old acquaintances. The Spring Meet is mainly for the kids which include
games, casting, fishing and poster contests, 25 cent hot dog dinner and a dance on Saturday night,
and another casting contest on Sunday.

The second event is the Fall Banquet, usually held in November. This is the evening when we have our
annual election of officers and general business meeting, followed by dinner and dancing.

We also sponsor a fishing contest, the Everill MacKay Memorial Fishing Derby. This is held one
weekend in the fall and held on a different beach each year.

MBBA BEACH CONSERVATION PROJECTS
During the spring months and occasionally in the fall, we volunteer our vehicles and manpower for hands-on
conservation projects. It’s a great way for the family to come together in a rewarding and educational
endeavor that benefits everyone who uses the beaches.

The projects consist of: trash & debris pick up, erosion control fencing (sometimes), grass planting (sometimes),
and other projects of this type as required by the specific beach or area.

We bring work gloves, warm clothes, a shovel (optional), a hammer (optional), other items that we think
would be helpful. The projects start around 9:30AM and end at around noontime when we gather together
as a group for refreshments.

Directions to each beach and a schedule are available each spring at the sportsman shows, on our website
and by contacting the conservation chairman.

CHECK OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR UPCOMING PROJECTS

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