APRIL 1, 2013 MEETING MINUTES

 

The regular membership of the Snake River Bassmasters, Inc., was called to order by President Horrace at 7:11 P.M. at the Nampa IHOP Restaurant.� There were 11 club members� and guests present.

 

GUESTS:

 

MEETING MINUTES:

�         March meeting minutes approved

 

TREASURY REPORT:

�         March Treasury Report approved.

 

INTRODUCTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:������ President Horrace asked for committee reports:

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

 

CONSERVATION / WILDLIFE COUNCIL: no report

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

�         The Lake Lowell plan is coming out in June July August September, October, November, December, January, February on MARCH 15, 2013; the Federation will set up a meeting for all members. �The meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Canyon Marine in Nampa.

 

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

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

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

�         The IMX7 rod / TBF dues deal is still going on.� Members that go for the deal still need to pay $23 for club and State Federation dues.

�         The was a discussion on paying part of the Idaho HS Champions way to the National Championship.� Board voted to give each $500 towards expenses.

�         Idaho HS Championship is May 12 on C.J. Strike; Jr Championship is Aug. 4/5 on Cascade.

 

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Tournament director Jay Bagley reported:

�         Looking at doing a couple fun tournaments in 2013.

�         We will� be sharing a permit with the Clearwater Bass Club on Dworshak.� Looking at a couple possible side option pots between the two clubs. No off-limits for this tournament. Looking at arranging camping/motels.

�         Everyone needs to get their boat's proof-of-insurance in to Jay before the first tournament.

�         Jay wants everyone in the water early so that we can blast-off at safe light without waiting for someone.

�         Draw for Brownlee tournament done

 

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, possibly on July 12.� Jay has some possible contacts to help with the kid's tournament.

 

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 should be out by mid-May.

 

SNAKE RIVER LADY BASS:

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

�         We have a nice thank-you letter from the family that Lady Bass/Love Inc helped for Christmas.

�         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 7:53 p.m.� The next meeting would be on May 6 at the IHOP Restaurant in Nampa.�