CT BASS FEDERATION MEETING MINUTES
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April 27, 2006

The meeting was called to order at 7:49 pm.

The following clubs were absent:

CT Bass Anglers (1)
Hartford County Bassmasters (1)
Mansfield Hollow (1)
Northeastern CT Bassmasters (3)
Nor’ East (3)
Tobacco Valley Bassmasters (1)


Approval of previous months minutes: Accepted

Correspondence:

Received an email from Gary Jones reporting that the BASS Federation Nation is currently over 20,000 members.

Received info concerning 2006 Federation Membership cards. They should be mailed in the next two weeks.

All Rosters are in. We lost three clubs; Bio Bass, Midstate Anglers and Southeast. We have retained over 95% of our membership.

Treasurer’s Report:

As of March 31, 2006 there were the following amounts in the accounts:

CBFN General Checking - $5,945.43

CBFN Money Market Account - $11, 334.38

CBFN Scholarship Checking - $79.52

CBFN Scholarship Money Market Account - $10,400.95


Scholarship Report:

There where several Applications received. They are being processed. No Report available.

Conservation / Citizen Advisory / Environmental Report: Jim Cyr

The state is trying to initiate an online program for the purchase of fishing licenses. If purchased on line 100% of the fee will go to DEP. If purchased at store only a percentage will go to DEP the rest to the retailer. Anyone having purchased a license from another state online is requested to provide feed back to Jim on you experience, good or bad.

There will be a closed season for Trout from 1 July – 15 September at Highland Lake, Crystal Lake and East Twin Lake. During this closed season, if you should catch a trout, you must release it regardless of the health of the fish.

BASS gave each state a Dissolved Oxygen Meter at the Classic.

Youth Committee: Terry Baksay

Had a meeting with the members from the three junior clubs. The meeting was held at the conclusion of the Heart of CT Tournament on Lillinonah. Some of the kids were asked to help at the tournament by cooking hotdogs and hamburgers and raising funds for the CT Youth.

Would like to say “Thank You” on behalf of the youth for the donation from the Heart of CT Club.

There are currently three clubs with approximately 24 members, including 4 or 5 new members. We are having four qualifying tournaments for the 2007 Junior World Championship. Best three of four events counts towards end of year point standings. The first event will be held the end of June, beginning of July on Candlewood Lake.

As far as G-3 and Yamaha giving us a boat and motor for this year, that is still in negotiation.

There will be a $15.00 per event, per youth, entry fee implemented for this year. Ten dollars of which will go to the boat captain for gas. Five dollars will go into the youth fund. Many other states have always done this at a higher rate which has worked out well.

Tournament Committee: Frank Dowds

First Tournament - May 21, all applications must be post marked by May 5 no exceptions. NO CASH!! Please make checks payable to CBFN.

Launch - is out of Danbury Park. All Boats must launch from Danbury Park. Boats coming from any other launch, even if you live on the lake will be DISQUALIFIED.

Start time is 7:00am

Pairings will be done on May 15 and posted on May 16 (hopefully)

Agendas will be handed out at sign in.

If we are charged a launch fee at Danbury Town Park, it is up to the Angler and Co-Angler to work it out. It is recommend that the Co-Angler should pay the $10 fee as he doesn’t have to pay for gas.

Understand that most clubs have not received federation cards as of yet. Just get Frank a copy when they come in. (Can be brought to the tournament), But please include copies of other required items as listed on application.

Checking Account is all set up and will be cashing checks on Friday (April 28th)

Anyone giving Frank paperwork at the last meeting (other than Russ Hall and Sylvia Morris) please contact him.

We had an Executive Board meeting in early April. It was decided to change the wording on the tournament application from “Pro” and “Amateur” to “Angler” and Co-Angler as some may find the term amateur degrading when they are as good or not better fisherman than the angler.

Silver City Bassmasters found someone to tow the trailer for $50.00 so we don’t have to make changes to tournament rules regarding this. Thanks to Ron Fisk.

Fishing Advisory Report:

None

Boating Advisory Report:

David Santos has volunteered to represent us at the Boating Advisory meetings. The next meeting is in June.

State Team Report: Paul Carter

State Team will be meeting after the May 21st Tournament at Chris Bielert’s house.

Raffle Report: Armand Fortier

Tickets are at the printer and should be done next week. Was able to get them done for less than $450.00

Once tickets are ready Armand will post it on the website that they are ready and arrangements can be made to pick them up if any club wants them before the May meeting. If not he will be at the May meeting early to hand them out. If any club is not at the May meeting it is their responsibility to contact him to pick them up.

When tickets are handed in: NO CASH will be accepted. Please only one check from each club to cover total amount of club’s tickets, payable to CBFN.

There will be a incentive program with awards for:
Top Seller (individual) - $150.00
Top three Clubs - $50.00 each

Candlewood Lake Authority Report:

Fairfield County Bassmasters is checking with their membership to see if anyone is willing to attend the Candlewood Lake Authority meetings for us.

Lake Lillinonah Authority Report:

Jim Ball from Schaghticoke Bassmasters has volunteered to attend the Lake Lillinonah Lake Authority meetings for us.

3rd Annual Save the Lake Day – The event will be held on Saturday, June 10th from 9am to 1pm. Come out and help remove garbage and debris from the lake. Whether you walk the shore or take a boat, every person makes a difference.

Copper Sulfate Treatment Dates – scheduled treatment dates are July 10, July 27, Aug 14 and Aug 31. Treatments will be applied to the headwaters of both the Shepaug and Housatonic. These treatments will attempt controlling the sever algae blooms in the early stages. No Restrictions apply.

Visit www.friendsofthelake.org  for more info.

Financial Committee: Al Guite

Nothing to report

Banquet Committee:

No report.

A motion was made and 2nd to accept all reports as reported. Approved

Old Business:

Tieline – a motion was made to discontinue publication of the Tieline in “Hard Copy” and provide the info via the website. 2nd and Approved.

TBF stock certificate – We are still researching this issue. More to come.

Hotel Expense Report – after a thorough review it has been decided that in accordance with previous practices Joe was authorized to expend funds for his hotel room. A motion was made to issue payment to Joe. 2nd and Accepted.

New Business

CLUB BIOS – Each Rep was handed a sheet requesting information on his/her club. This info will be added to the website. It will also provide the Executive Board a point of contact and email address for each club. This will enable us to get important, time sensitive notifications / news to each club faster.

STATE TEAM RAIN GEAR – It was proposed as in years past that funds be provided to purchase rain gear for the new members of State Team. Total purchase price not to exceed $2,500.00
This info was to be taken back to the Clubs for discussion and will be discussed at next months meeting.

Youth G-3 boats - It was brought up that the G-3 boats had not been awarded / delivered to the two Youth State Champions from last year. Bob will research and resolve the problem.

SKEETER Sponsor Program – Talks with Skeeter are on going. They do not have a National program, but are working to develop a state by state deal with the possibility of a boat for next year. More info to come. A motion was made to give Bob the authority to act on our behalf if this deal should be offered. 2ndand Approved.

Trantolo & Trantolo – Received a donation for $500.00

Lowrance – We received sponsorship offer. There are two levels of sponsorship, each with different requirements for advertising requirements. Motion made 2nd and Approved to accept the 2nd Level of Sponsorship.

By Laws – it was proposed to appoint a special committee to review and make proposed changes to the By Laws. Ken Bell will head this committee. Motion to form By Laws Committee, 2nd, Approved.

Safety Deposit Box – It was proposed to obtain a safety deposit box to ensure safe keeping of important documents and historical items of value to the CBFN. Motion made, 2nd and Approved.

Historical Committee – It was brought up that while looking through the storage unit, many historical items are in there that should be put into safe keeping and protected (pictures etc.). Patrick Harrison volunteered to organize a committee to take on the task of inventorying and organizing these items.

Tournament Committee Shirt – Frank proposed to purchase a tournament shirt for a tournament committee member that had been volunteering for several years. Motion made to purchase shirt, 2nd and Approved.

Trailer Storage – it was proposed to pay Jim Stevens $200.00 for storing of the trailer. Motion made to pay Jim $200.00. 2nd and Approved.

Talcott Mountain Bassmaster’s Kids Derby - Talcott Mountain Bassmasters has requested $125.00 to help put on a kids derby to be held on 10 June. Motion to authorize, 2nd and Approved.

Sponsors - we are actively seeking sponsors. We are reviewing all the sponsors on the trailer and website to determine which are still valid. We are actively seeking sponsors and have modified the website to give them more visibility.

A motion was made and second to adjourn the meeting at 9:39 pm

Secretary note - All Committee Reports must be submitted in writing prior to the meeting.

Respectfully submitted, Jack Vinyard

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