"A group of ardent fishermen, hunters and outdoor lovers has formed the Assateague Beach Buggy Association, the aims of which are to "join in the formal organization all persons interested in the natural beach recourses of the state, and to work as an instrument to secure acceptance of certain beach rules which will benefit the sport of beach buggying and Salt Water Fishing.

A membership drive is now under way and acting ABBA President Roland Wainwright presents the first membership card to Bill Scott of Berlin, an old-time and ardent beach buggier.

"There are probably a thousand beach buggy owners in the Berlin and Ocean City area", said Wainwrite, "and we want to mold these into an organization that can get something done in the way of beach preservation and proper conservation of the waters, beaches and marine sport of this part of the state.

The formation of this organization takes on added significance with the arrival here of government agencies to acquire certain portions of Assateague and with the opening of the headquarters of the park superintendent, Burt Roberts.

Initiation fee and dues total $7.00 a year.

Among the benefits of belonging to the organization is that aid will be offered to any fishermen or buggy owner when he is in trouble, and to "fill up holes after becoming stuck." Over crowding of fishing areas is also discouraged, so that anglers without buggies will be protected. All those who want to benefit joining this organization are asked to see or contact Roland Wainwrite or Bill Scott in Berlin."

Obviously, there have been changes in the organization since 1965. Our membership has grown tremendously and the beach remains beautiful and maintained to this day. A.M.S.A. still holds the same values today that they did back in 1965 with many improvements. We are very active in many events including an annual Camporee, Fishing Tournament, Take a Kid Fishing, Beach Clean up and an annual Expo.