MARCH 7, 2011
MEETING MINUTES
The regular membership of the Snake River
Bassmasters, Inc., was called to order by president Tom
Horrace at 7:30 P.M. at Denny's Restaurant.
There were 7 club and family members present.
Meeting minutes from the February meeting were
reviewed and approved.
TREASURY
REPORT:
It was noted that the check written for the Needy
Family project was not on the Treasury Report; it will be fixed. Treasury
Report was reviewed and approved.
INTRODUCTIONS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
J New member Chuck Caba was
introduced.
J Jason and Kira Bousquet has a new daughter: Trinity Jo. Info and a picture are on the SRB website.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS: President Horrace asked for committee
reports:
PUBLIC
RELATIONS:
CONSERVATION /
WILDLIFE COUNCIL: Conservation Officer Jason Bousquet was at the hospital with a new
baby:
J The Federation is looking at
doing another structure plant in Cascade; the assembly will be on March 12.
J We might look at sponsoring
a carp shoot at
J There may be another crappie
transplant by IDFG at C.J. Strike this spring.
J Jason is looking for more
conservation suggestions.
J There will be 2 Youth
Championships this year so that the kids will be ready a year ahead; both are
on Cascade Reservoir.
J The Federation is looking at
holding a High School Championship on C.J. Strike on May 1
J Ultimate Championship
Tournament: people that fish 4 opens or Qualifiers, pay an extra $50 option can
fish it. Our HSN tournament is on the
list as a qualifying tournament.
J
J IDFG is looking at trying to
poison carp in
J The Sport Show was Mar. 3 -
6; SRB did a kid's casting event Friday evening from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. A big thanks to the people that came down to help.
J The Federation wants us to
run a booth at the Cabela's Show March 19 & 20;
no kid's casting, just talk to people and answer questions. This is a good opportunity to recruit new
members for the club.
J Discussion on changing the
Federation Banquet from Nov. to Feb. and possibly hold it in
TOURNAMENT
DIRECTOR:
Tournament director Steve Day reported:
J Lakeside Bass has the July 9
permit on Cascade. We are working with IDFG to get a second permit for our Youth
Open.
J There is still a possibility
of holding a Lady Bass tournament on the day after the Youth Open. The permit should be good for two days.
J Everyone fishing the
Brownlee tournament needs to pay their dues and all boaters need to get a copy
of the boat insurance to Steve BEFORE fishing.
YOUTH: Youth Director Cody Murray was
not present and did not report
J No report
J Jason has applied with Cabela's for donations for the youth open tournament.
CLASSIC / HAN: Directors Steve Day and Bill
Kriner reported:
J The 2011 Hot Summer Night tournament is scheduled
for the full moon on Saturday Aug. 13
J It was decided to buy $200
worth of BSU items to be autographed by BSU players. The items will be raffled off at tournaments
or maybe sold on e-bay to raise money for youth and Lady Bass projects.
J 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:
J None
NEW BUSINESS:
J A discussion on allowing
winners at club tournaments to choose between a plaque
or having the plaque money added to his/her payout. A motion was made to amend the by-laws so
that payout at club tournaments will be 1 payout for each 5 boats instead of
the current 3 places regardless of how many or few boats there are.
J Everyone still needs to keep
an eye open for a better meeting location.
There being no more new business, President Horrace
reminded all that the next meeting would be April 4 at Denny's Restaurant in
Nampa. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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Secretary
APPROVED/DISAPPROVED/CORRECTED
DATED:____________________________
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