Ocean City Fishing Club Unveils Centennial Banner

Several dozen trustees, officers and members of the Ocean City Fishing Club gathered at their clubhouse on Saturday afternoon (March 16) for the unveiling of the club's 2013 centennial banner.

The 4’x8’ banner now hangs on the front of the clubhouse at the Boardwalk near 14^th Street in Ocean City. It was designed and printed by club trustee Joe Hughes and his wife, Lili, who own Del Val Print Solutions in Sicklerville.

(Two older, smaller banners that say “99 Years” on either side of the new one will be updated.)

Founded in 1913, the Ocean City Fishing Club is the oldest, continuously operating fishing club in America. The year-long centennial celebration began in January with the Ocean City Arts Center’s exhibit featuring paintings of the club’s pier and clubhouse.

Other planned events throughout the year include an Open House at the pier on July 7; an exhibit of the club’s history at the Ocean City Historical Museum; a gala banquet at The Flanders Hotel on September 28; and a three-day surf fishing tournament October 17-19 that is expected to draw as many as 100 teams.

For more information: George Ingram at ingramg@aol.com or 609-398-0534.