MA22

OPeration: Hook IT

Operation: Hook It is a fishing initiative to get veterans on boats across the Jersey Shore.
Because Camaraderie, Brotherhood and Friendship is a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem. Got a boat? We have veterans to take out for a little fresh air and some smiles.

Each year the number of veterans grows who have hooked gills in freshwater, saltwater, and from a boat or shore. We started with 38 vets on one day in 2020 to over 390 over the summer of 2022! Local boat captains donated their time, fuel, and boats to give our heroes an amazing day at sea.

This year, we are building on our lessons learned and seeking to improve. Our registration process remains open as we are trying to attract as many new and returning Veterans, Boat Owners, Bait Stores, Sponsors, and Volunteers as possible.

If you would like to help out or sign up to go fishing, please visit our registration link below. As the summer of 2023 arrives, we are working hard to make this an even better year. We will have some exciting announcements shortly as we look forward to seeing the smiles on our Vets’ faces.

If you have any questions, please click here to contact us.

Hook iT Registration

Rank

Name

First Name

Last Name

Branch

Phone

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Status

Special Needs

Please add any special needs (i.e. walker, oxygen, caregiver, etc)

How Many Vets can you take?

Completed by boat owners only

Preferred Zone

Preferred zone or Marina location

North (Shark River-North)

Central (Belmar-Waretown)

South (Barnegat-Cape May)

Boat Size/Style

Boat/Business Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Website

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Shirt Size

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Waiver

1. I agree to hold MA22.org, Operation Hook It, All Boat owners and crews, and all officers, board members and volunteers relating to any and all Operation Hook It events for calendar year 2023 harmless. These events may depart anywhere in New Jersey or surrounding areas, and may cross state lines depending on the specific trip. 2. LIABILITY EVENT. Under the terms of this Release and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby release and forever discharges MA22.org, Operation Hook it, All Boat owners and crews, and all officers, board members and volunteers relating to any and all Operation Hook It events of: any and all liability relating to acts of nature, which include but are not limited to rain and poor weather, movement on a boat which may be wet and slippery causing slip and fall or similar, fish hook injury, seasickness etc. 3. THEREFORE under the terms of this Agreement and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I do hereby release and forever discharge MA22.org, Operation Hook it, All Boat owners and crews, and all officers, board members and volunteers relating to any and all Operation Hook It events including their agents, employees, successors and assigns, and their respective heirs, personal representatives, affiliates, successors and assigns, and any and all persons, firms or corporations liable or who might be claimed to be liable, whether or not herein named, none of whom admit any liability to the undersigned, but all expressly denying liability, from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action or suits of any kind or nature whatsoever, which now have or may hereafter have, arising out of or in any way relating to any and all injuries and damages of any and every kind, to both person and property, and also any and all injuries and damages that may develop in the future, as a result of or in any way relating to the Liability. It is understood and agreed that this Release is made and received in full and complete settlement and satisfaction the causes of action, claims and demands mentioned herein; that this Release contains the entire agreement between the Releasor and Releasee; and that the terms of this Release are contractual and not merely a recital. 4. BINDING EFFECT. This Release shall be binding upon the undersigned, and his respective heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns. Click Yes to acknowledge and accept this release for myself and any person assisting or accompanying myself

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Operation HookIt Supporters

Our generous supporters have dedicated their time & efforts to helping our Vets with fishing. Please visit their website and/or Store.

HOOK iT Team

Kate

OPERATION: HOOK IT LEADER
Kate has over 15 years in the social service industry, focusing on at-risk youth and military families. Her experience working multiple system partners in the children system of care and many community affiliates allow her to serve a diverse population all over the state of NJ. In 2022 she pivoted her focus and applied her skills to the marketing world. While the industry change has been successful for her, Kate’s heart continues to serve the veteran population in Ocean county through multiple different non-profit organizations. Kate has participated in the semper5 run in Seaside, multiple rucks with MA22 operation ruck it, and assisted Captain Art of the Katie James prepare the boat for operation hook it for multiple seasons.
Capt Art

OPERATION: HOOK IT LEADER
Capt. Art is the captain of the Katie James out of Parlin, NJ - a boat that has participated in operation hook it for multiple seasons. Captain Art takes pride in providing fishing trips to veterans that promote camaraderie, fun and relaxation in a safe, stable environment. When he’s not chartering he is with his wife Kathie, daughter Kate and son James; but perhaps his biggest fan and favorite person to have on the boat is his grandson Jackson. Captain Art and his daughter Kate have participated in many of MA 22 fundraisers and awareness events throughout Ocean County.

Please view some pictures from our previous trips. Take notice of the smiles on the faces of our veterans. Those smiles were bigger than the fish we caught!