JUNE 3, 2013 MEETING MINUTES

 

The regular membership of the Snake River Bassmasters, Inc., was called to order by President Horrace at 7:05 P.M. at the Nampa IHOP Restaurant.  There were 9 club members  and guests present.

 

GUESTS:  John Vehlow and Al Jonas from Scales of Justice

 

MEETING MINUTES:

§         May meeting minutes approved

 

TREASURY REPORT:

§         May Treasury Report approved; missed listing the $100 Don Boeger check.

 

INTRODUCTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:       President Horrace asked for committee reports:

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

·         John Vehlow and Al Jonas gave a presentation on the Scales of Justice tournamnet coming up Sunday, Sept. 22 on C.J. Strike. They want to have 50 boats this year.  They have some great raffle prizes for the boaters that sign up including: Dobyns rod and Abu Garcia Winch reel, Mustang PFD and more.  Everyone gets a ticket for the rod and reel; an extra ticket is given for each day before Aug. 30 that a boater signs up.  Get signed up today.

 

CONSERVATION / WILDLIFE COUNCIL: no report

§         SRB needs a conservation director if anyone wants to volunteer.

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IDAHO BASS FEDERATION: Bill Kriner gave the following Federation report:

§         Federation Conservation Director quit, need a volunteer to fill position.

§         Youth Championship Tournament-Scheduled for August 3-4, 2013, on Cascade Reservoir.

§         Second South Qualifier on Owyhee.

§         The Federation is looking into making motor bands since we are having problems buying them.

§         2014 Banquet  planning.  New location is being researched and once identified, will be booked promptly.  A larger venue is needed. 

 

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Tournament director Jay Bagley reported:

§         Owyhee and Dworshak payout done; plaques handed out for Brownlee, Owyhee and Dworshak.

 

YOUTH: Youth Director Jason Bousquet reported:

§         For 2013 the Youth Open is on Cascade on June 22 on Van Wyck /  City Ramp.

§         We need donations for the youth/Lady Bass raffle.  If you have something to donate or know someone interested in donating, contact Jason or Kira.

§         Cabela's is helping and BWW is providing food for both Youth and Lady Bass BBQs.  The are also matching raffle money again, plus kicking back 15% on the food/drink tickets for people attending the award ceremony, scheduled for July 12 at the Nampa BWW.

 

CLASSIC / HAN: Directors Steve Day reported:

§         Scheduled HSN July 20 on Owyhee Reservoir.  To avoid the Park permit issues, we will limit it to 24 boats. Entry form is available on website and some bass shops.

§         Looking at using the SRB release tank to hold fish at HSN.

 

SNAKE RIVER LADY BASS:

§         Lady Bass Open will be the Sunday after the Kid's Open on Cascade.

§         Everyone needs to remember to bring a can of food or a dollar to each meeting for the Needy Family program. Tom will collect the money / food.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

§         Still waiting to see what happens at Lake Lowell to determine whether we continue the trash pickups.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

There being no more business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.  The next meeting would be on July 1 at the IHOP Restaurant in Nampa.