The CCA Austin Chapter Annual Banquet was held on May 15, 2008 at the Palmer Events Center. As promised, it was a big event with many auction and raffle items, and what seemed a sea of people (I crack myself up.) There were two big raffle prizes: a 2008 18’ Shallow Sport Sprint boat, motor and trailer; and a tricked out 1985 K-5 Chevy Blazer with Surf Rig.

2008 18’ Shallow Sport Sprint boat, motor and trailer

1985 K-5 Chevy Blazer with Surf Rig

We enjoyed walking around the event, taking photographs, and talking to people about their passion for saltwater fishing and how CCA serves a great cause. As usual, the "raffle girls" were working the scene, doing a great job raising money.

The entry tickets ranged in price from $125 for an individual, to a Bull Red Table Sponsor for $1,500. All tickets include an annual CCA Texas Membership.

There is a great selection of 45+ photos below that hopefully capture the atmosphere of the evening. Whether the CCA Austin Chapter, or one of the many other CCA chapters in Texas, consider attending an event in your local area.

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The 2008 banquet chairmen - Stephen Boriskie, Ryan Joyce and Mark Vail - did a great job planning this event. They also wanted to express their appreciation to the sponsors of this years event, which include:

Covert Chevrolet, Stratus Properties, Jimmy Evans Company, McBrides, Hal Jones Development, DuBois, Bryant & Campbell LLP, Trim Tech, Commerce National Bank, Texana Machinery, Pappas Catering, Texas RedWood, Charles Dorrance Sportsman's Finest - Durant Foundation, Mary Crouch, Whataburger, Statewide Beverage, Hill Country Boats, Ranch Road Design & Printing, Worley Printing, Sportsradio 1300 and The Outdoor Zone,  B&H Customs, Brown Distributing/Budweiser and Sportsman's Warehouse.

Please contact Scott McGuire at 512-457-4005 or smcguire@higginbotham.net if you are interested in learning more about the CCA Austin Chapter. Look for your local newsletter to provide dates for Austin events like the banquet, general membership meetings and other activities CCA Austin proudly hosts.

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