Golden Hook Bassers Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: 10/25/2008
Meeting Place: Capra'a
Meeting Time: 9:30
In attendance: Pat C., John, Wayne P., Jason, Pat P., Tony, Chris, Mike J., Nick, Andy, and prospective member Mike Brengmen
John gave the federation report. Of note is that everyone should make sure their insurance policy has a 300,000 minimum liability limit.
Pat collected dues from those who brought money. If you did not, please have payment at the next meeting.
New officer nominations were opened, and remain open. The following nominations were made:
Tournament Director: Steve O., Wayne P.
Secretary: Jason
Webmaster: Guy
President: Pat C., John
Fed Rep: John
Conservation Director:
Youth Director:
Lake nominations were opened, and remain open. The following nominations were made:
Mil Lacs, Borden, Washington Stella, Ida/Miltona, Big Marine, Medicine, Sylvia Twin, Rabbit/Serpent, Women, Ten Mile, Green (Spicer)/Kronis, Horse Shoe Chain, Independence, Cedar/Farm Island, Big Birch, Green (Chisago), Minnetonka, Cedar (by Clearwater), Pokegama, White Bear, Forest, Cedar (by New Prague), Vermillion (2-day), Whitefish/Mission/North Long/Platte Sullivan, St. Croix River, Maple Lake
The option was discussed to no longer have a throw-out included in the tournament total weight. Most felt it should be kept.
Pat Porter proposed the option of using a point system instead of a weight system for the end-of-the-year standings. This would make every tournament count for the same amount. John offered to do a comparison between the weight and point systems for last year's results. It is still under discussion, and there will be a vote at the next meeting.
Discussed having 7 tournaments in the coming year with one throw-out. There will need to be a vote at the next meeting.
The accommodations for the coming state tournament were discussed. The consensus was to stay at the same place as the last time even though they will not take our reservations until after the first of the year.
Pat discussed our current funds. Based on the 400+ dollars we have in our account, we will have to do one of three options next year: 1.) raise dues 2.) host a fundraiser 3.) make state tournament participants pay more than the current $100 for their trip. No decision was made, but several people voiced objection to the third option.
Nick showed some products from has sponsors. The sunglasses are priced at $39. If you use the code “crankitup” at checkout you can get 10% off. The links to order products will be on his website – http://crankituppro.com.
Chris will be working on getting the banquet at Mansetti's again. More information will be presented at the next meeting.
At the next meeting, the following is on the agenda:
elect officers
select lakes
discuss dates
get all dues collected
vote on whether to use points or weight for year-end standings
The next meeting will be November 15th at Capra's.