Golden Hook
Bassers Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: 10/28/2006
Meeting Place: Capra's
Meeting Time: 9:00
In attendance were the following club members: Pat C., John, Pat P., Nick, Chris, Guy, Ron, Steve O., Jason, Tony, Steve M.
Pat summarized the state TOC results. Steve M. took 5th place in the alternate's tournament and advanced to the TOC. None of the other club members finished in the top 20, and the club did not place well overall.
A congratulations was given to Chris for finishing in first place overall last year. He will be this year's TOC team captain. Lodging for the TOC was discussed, but nothing finalized.
It was discussed that we should all be actively looking for new members, as this year some club members have indicated they will not be returning.
John reported the following from the Federation meeting:
·
Skeeter signed
up as a sponsor, providing a reduce price boat for another auction (as opposed
to a fully donated boat as in years past)
·
FigRig intends
to increase sponsorship with the Federation, but the details of the deal will
not be available until January
·
The
junior state tournament will be held on
·
The
Federation is going down the list of finishers to determine the 6 man team to
compete in that new event. The cost
would be $250 per person to attend.
·
The
Federation is establishing a weigh-master certification program coming this
winter.
·
The
Federation will be making available two scales for in-water weigh-ins
·
Lakes
for 2007 should be submitted to the Federation by December 1st.
·
Several
offices are up for elections and nominations were taken but remain open
·
A
committee was formed to discuss moving the TOC date
·
The
Federation will have a slot available at three elite series events: Amistad (March 5-10), Guntersville (April 23-27), Champlain
(July 9-14). The backup is Grand. Those who end up with the slots are
responsible for the entry fees themselves.
·
At the
December meeting they will auction off a Minnkota 101
(36 volt) trolling motor
Dues were discussed and will remain $125 for the year. Currently the club as about $1,000 in the bank, and expects to spend $600 on rods and plaques along with about $850-$1000 on TOC lodging.
Everyone agreed that the club banquet should be held again and at the same location as last year's. Pat will talk to James to find out if that is possible.
Officer nominations were opened for all positions. The following nominations were taken:
President: Pat C.
Secretary: Jason
Tournament Director: Steve O.
Federation Representative: John
Youth Director: Tony
Conservation Director: Pat P.
Webmaster: Guy
Suggestions for improvements for the upcoming year were solicited. The following items were mentioned:
·
get a
washtub for weighing fish instead of in bags
·
have
fewer tournaments (back down to 6)
·
space
the tournament more evenly throughout the season
·
start
the season earlier with a tournament in WI before MN opener
Nominations for lakes were requested, and the following list was compiled:
|
Big
Marine |
|
Bone
(WI) |
|
|
Sauk |
Big Birch |
|
Big Thunder |
|
|
Cedar |
Waconia |
|
|
Lindstrom |
Green |
Fishtrap |
|
|
Alexander |
Shamino |
Mille Lacs |
Washburn |
|
Vermillion |
Knife |
|
|
Nominations for lakes will remain open until the next meeting.
Nick mentioned that his sponsor Voodoo Baits would like to do a presentation at the next meeting. No one was opposed, so he will try to set it up.
There was no mention of when the next meeting will be held, but it will be sent out via email.