2008 April Minutes

Notes taken by:

Cal Bienhoff 

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2008 March Minutes

Called to order at 7:02 PM.

Members Present: Stefen Brooks, Cecil Newberry, Jason Laquey, Bryan Scarberry, Clendon Taylor, Robert Dunlap, Cal and Lyla Bienhoff, Leo and Carolyn Pauley, Dan and Cathy Leach, Marcus Mlcak, Mike Robbins, Bob Meder, Steven Utz and Dave Stewart. Guest Adam Johanson.

Minutes:

The minutes were read and approved. Motioned by Carolyn and seconded by Bryan.

Treasurer's Report:

The treasurer's report was read and approved. Balance in the treasury is $5007.98. There is $190.81 in the charity fund.

Old Business:

Cathy announced the date for the Fish Fry, Raffle and Auction as August 23rd. "Beg letters" are available for download on the Quality web site. She said Dan will check with McCombs Ford West to se if they will support again this year. OPEN

Cal had no immediate update for the Fishing for Freedom event, but wanted to leave the item open. OPEN

New Business:

Mike Robbins requested the Top Six State tournament fees ($590.00). Dan motioned and Cal B. seconded to allot club funds for $20.00 per day per team member as per diem plus the motel bill. The vote passed. CLOSED

Dan presented information on the Hank Parker/Al Lindner Club Crashers program and asked club members to register at clubcrashers.com. FYI

Dan introduced Adam Johanson, a prospective new member. Adam introduced himself to the club and expressed interest in joining. Dan motioned and Bob Meder seconded to allow Adam membership. The vote passed.

Although he was not present at the meeting, Tom Piasecki sent word that he was looking for a boating partner for the March tournament on Choke. FYI

Tournament Director's Report

Stefen announced the winners of the February tournament on Falcon: Stefen was third, Cecil second with big bass and Robert Dunlap was first with almost forty pounds over two days.

Stefen announced the times for the one day (Saturday) tournament on March 22nd on Choke as 7:15AM to 3:30PM with weigh in at Caliham.

Dan motioned and Leo seconded to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:17PM

Respectfully submitted,

Dan Leach, Secretary 

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2008 February Minutes

Called to order at 7:02 PM.

Members present:

Stefen Brooks, Cecil Newberry, Jason Laquey, Robert Dunlap, Cal and Lyla Bienhoff, Leo and Carolyn Pauley, Mike Robbins, George Barnes, Mike Kinchen, Steven Utz, Dave Stewart, and Marcus Mlcak.

Minutes:

The minutes were read and approved as amended. (Change balance in treasury to $5689.58) Motioned by Cecil N and seconded by Leo P.

Treasurer's Report:

The treasurer's report was read and approved. Balance in the treasury is $4887.68. There is $190.81 in the charity fund.

Old Business:

Sportsman Warehouse closed and club met at Acadiana restaurant. President George said that we could meet there through November. Cecil made motion that club meet at the Acadiana through November and Leo seconded the motion. Motion carried. (CLOSED)

New Business:

1. 2008 Fish Fry/Auction. George said that we need to get started early and get our beg letters out. He asked that the secretary post the letters on the web site. Leo nominated Cathy Leach to head the Fish Fry/Auction committee and Ceil seconded the motion. Motion carried. (OPEN)

2. Fishing For Freedom. Member Cal Bienhoff asked the club if they would like to sponsor the event again this year, President George asked for a show of hands and it was unanimous that we would sponsor the event again this year. Cal said that the tentative date is October 25th. He said that Velero and Daisy Tours would sponsor again and Cecil said that the NCOA would also be a sponsor. Cal volunteered to head the Fishing For Freedom committee. (OPEN)

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Aaron “Bubba” Spivey, FOUNDER/PRESIDENT of the RedNeck Yacht Club spoke about the RNYC “where adventure awaits around each corner.” He promoted the Red Neck Yacht Club’s annual Spring Bass tournament at Medina Lake on March 8th and invited our club out participate in the event.

Tournament Director's Report:

Stefen announced the results of the January Fayette tournament. 3rd Place 17.13 lbs Mike Robbins, 2nd Place 18.6 lbs Jason LaQuey, and 1st Place 21.6 lbs Robert Dunlap. Big Bass 7.06 lbs Mike Kinchen.

Feb Tournament at Falcon: Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weigh in at State Park ramp and Sunday 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the County Ramp.

Cecil motioned to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Leo. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Mike Kinchen Vice President and Acting Secretary

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2008 January Minutes

Called to order at 7:05 PM.

Members present:

Stefen Brooks, Cecil Newberry, Jason Laquey, Bryan Scarberry, Robert Dunlap, Cal and Lyla Bienhoff, Leo and Carolyn Pauley, Dan and Cathy Leach, Mike and Irene Robbins, George Barnes, Bob Meder, Mike Kinchen, Cal Miller, Steven Utz and Dave Stewart. Guests Tom Piasecki and Marcus Mlcak.

Minutes:

The minutes were read and approved as amended.  Motioned by Mike K. and seconded by Carolyn.

Treasurer's Report:

The treasurer's report was read and approved.  Balance in the treasury is $4853.58.  There is $190.81 in the charity fund.

Old Business:

Stefen presented the proposed schedule for the year to the club. After some discussion and alterations it was voted on ans approved. It is posted on the web site.  CLOSED

New Business:

George announced that Sportsman's Warehouse is closing at the end of January and we will have to find a new place to meet. Several locations were recommended by club members. George will investigate, decide on a location for the February meeting, have the location posted on the web site and then have the membership vote at the February meeting. OPEN

Dan introduced two prospective new members, Tom Piasecki and Mrcus Mlcak. Both introduced themselves to the club and expressed interest in joining. Dan motioned and Cal Miller seconded to allow them membership. The vote passed. CLOSED 

Tournament Director's Report:

Stefen conducted the draw for the January Tournament.

Stefen announced times for the Fayette tournament.  Saturday will be 6:45 to 3:00 and Sunday will be 6:45 to 1:00 with weigh in at the Park Prairie Park ramp.

Cecil motioned to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Dan.  Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Dan Leach, Secretary 

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