01/22/2008
Meeting called to order @ 7:09 by Dave Kozlansky
23 members were in attendance
11/18 minutes were read
Minutes accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Prompton crib project is confirmed for 6/7 @ 8:00 am
Club has signed on to continue Prompton project for additional 3 years
Fred & Fish Commission will be surveying the lake for future structure placement locations
Fred sent e-mail to WNEP & PA Outdoor Life to provide media coverage for the event
2008 open pickerel tournaments to raise money for conservation project will be held (pending permit approval) as follows (Harvey’s Lake 5/17, Lake Henry 5/25, Prompton Dam 6/1)
Conservation report accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Rocky Confletti
Tournament Report by Fred Lewis
All tournament applications have been sent out
Oneida tournament has been approved with Oneida Shores
All insurance requests have been sent in
Fred has secured lodging for up to 15 for Lake Champlain tournament
There was a $50 application fee with Vermont for Champlain tournament
Fred announced the lodging for the Greenwood tournament would be at the Breezy Point Motel—all anglers responsible for own lodging arrangements
Distributed tournament rules, pay outs, point system & suggested riders fees to those who did not have copies
Tournament report accepted by Dan Swartz III, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Beginning balance was $3109.99
+$165 in dues collected for (Lynott, LoRusso & Smith)
-$140.77 for trophies
-$300.00 for end of year party
+$125 in dues for Durkin
-$50 to VT for Champlain application
Ending balance was $1927.32 ($345.58 conservation, $807.50 2008 state team)
Collected $50 club dues (Fred Lewis, Bob Davidson, Rocky Confletti, Dan Swartz Jr, Frank Lesnefski, Dan Swartz III, Len Janeski, Cal Urso, Mark Gruszkiewicz)
Report accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Scott Constantini
D7 & State meeting by Dave Kozlansky
Next state meeting to be held 2/10
2008 tournament format will be 3 regional tournaments
tournaments will be (4/20 Potomac River, 5/18 Susquehanna Flats, 7/20 Oneida Lake)
Mr. Bass will be held 4/18-4/19 at the Potomac River
Fred asked everyone to come up with an idea for the 6/29 tournament permit for the regional tournament that was moved to 7/20. Fred will take ideas at the February meeting to determine whether to cancel the permit or have some type of tournament on this date
Report accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Jason Dubernas
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:35
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom Jeffrey
02/27/2008
Meeting called to order @ 7:03 by Dave Kozlansky
1/22 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Jason Dubernas
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Beginning balance was $1927.32
Collected $50 club dues (Jason Dubernas, Marco Troiani, Dave Kozlansky, Randy Troiani Sr, Randy Troiani Jr.)
Collected $55 dues from new members (Jeff Dubernas, Bob Davidson Jr, John Paul Kuckla)
Treasurer’s report accepted by Dan Swartz III, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
D7 & State meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
February D7 meeting was cancelled
Next D7 meeting will be held on 3/11
Next State meeting will be held on 6/8
Our club open tournaments for 2008 were read in the State meeting minutes on 2/10 and are now official
State is selling $6 Sheetz gift cards for $4 to raise money for Youth & Conservation
Pike county is a new D7 club for 2008
Cut off for Mr. Bass tournament is 3/28
TBF National Conservation officer position is open
Report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Conservation Report by Fred Lewis
Fred announced he will distribute the open pickerel fliers at the March meeting
Fred also mentioned he will e-mail the fliers to past tournament participants
The survey for the 2009 Prompton crib placement will take place on 7/25
Report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Marco Troiani
Tournament Report by Fred Lewis
Prompton tournament permit was approved
4/11 Wallenpaupack permit was approved
PPL approved all Wallenpaupack tournaments
All permits for the open pickerel tournaments have been approved
3/30 Lackawanna Lake permit was approved—Fred awaiting approval for the Park
Vermont permit was approved for Champlain tournament
All liability insurance applications were approved
Report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Jason Dubernas
Miscellaneous
Voted in 3 new members: Jeff Dubernas, Bob Davidson Jr, John Paul Kuckla
Next meeting will be held 7:00 pm @ Smiler’s on 3/26
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:12 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Rocky Confletti, 2nd by Marco Troiani
3/26
Meeting called to order @ 7:04 by Dave Kozlansky
25 members were in attendance
2/27 minutes were read
Minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Ending balance was $2892.32
Collected $50 club dues from (Scott Domozych, Ray Spinosi, Tom Jeffery, Jason Kiss, John Paul Kuckla, Rob Davidson Jr., Kevin Walsh, Mike Smith)
Collect $75 dues from Len Janeski ($55 national, $20 new member)
Jason Kiss submitted Federal Tax EIN
Reimbursed Dave Kozlansky $85 for weigh in slips
Accepted by Rocky Confletti, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
Conservation Report by Fred Lewis
Fred confirmed the Boy Scouts will be attending the Prompton crib project, number not confirmed yet
Scranton Times & WNEP are scheduled to cover the event
Fred will be contacting Durlam Lumber to secure the wood for the crib project
Our club has signed on for another 3 years for the Prompton crib project
The crib project will take place on 6/7/08
Fred distributed the fliers for the open pickerel tournaments
(Randy Sr. Sports r Us, Dan Jr. Hunters Gallery, Jason Dubernas Nimrods/J&S Sports/Wacky Worm, Rocky West Side Bait/Dallas Sporting Goods, Tom J. Wallenpaupack Sports Shop, Jeff D. Tobyhanna & Lehigh rivers, Ray Dick’s Sporting Goods-Dickson City, Len One Stop Sports Shop, Darrin Pete’s Bait, Dan III Dick’s Sporting Goods Wilkes-Barre, Marco Capri/Swoyer’s Landing)
Accepted Rocky Confletti, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Tournament Report by Fred Lewis
Fred is still waiting for permits to be approved for the open bass tournaments
Greenwood Tournament will launch out of Willow Point
Club will be using weigh-in slips for 2008 tournaments
D7 regional tournament will be held 7/20 on Oneida Lake
D7 fundraiser will be held 6/29 on Oneida Lake, this is a open team tournament
Fred proposed sending a 2nd team to the Eastern Regional being held on Oneida Lake 6/21-6/22, team has yet to be finalized
Accepted by Dan Swartz III, 2nd by Jason Dubernas
State & D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
D7 meeting was held on 3/11
Our club is still owed $50 for conservation project reimbursement
Lunker Landers is holding an adult/child tournament on 8/3 @ Lake Winola to benefit St. Joe’s Center
Berwick Bass is holding open bass tournaments 8/30 Hunter’s Lake & 9/20 Susquehanna River out of Williamsport
Lunker Landers is holding open bass tournament 8/16 @ Cayuga Lake
Wayne County is holding an adult/child pickerel tournament 6/1 @ Lake Henry
TBF/Federation Nation lawsuit has been resolved
Next state meeting will be held 6/8
Motion not to penalize a club for not attending a regional tournament was approved at 3/11 district meeting
D7 angler of the year owner & rider will have their 2009 tournament entry fees paid
Motion was made to cancel April D7 meeting
Next D7 meeting will be 5/13
Dave distributed new TBF cards to members in attendance
Accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Tom Jeffery
Miscellaneous
Boat Docktor (Kevin Walsh) will be selling tackle at his store
Next meeting will be held @ 7:00 pm on 4/23 @ Gander Mtn.
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:15
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Rocky Confletti
4/23
Meeting called to order @ 7:10 by Dave Kozlansky
17 members were in attendance
3/26 minutes were read
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Ending balance was $3482.32
-$807.50 for 2008 State Team
Club dues still owed as of April meeting (Chris Gruszkiewicz, Brian Lynott, Justin Swartz, Neal Van Ness, Jeff Dubernas)
Collected the following trophy money ($81 Lackawanna, $75 Greenwood ,$72 Wallenpaupack)
$100 collected for Henry & Prompton Pickerel tournaments from Tim Zadzura
Paid Fred Lewis $41 for stamps
Accepted by Dan Swartz III, 2nd by Tom Jefferey
Conservation Report by Fred Lewis
Fred announced Doug Austen Executive Directof of PA Fish & Boat Commission may attend Prompton crib project
Fred also announced WCO Dave Kaneski will attend the Prompton Project
Randy Troiani Sr. has contacted Durlam Lumber to set up delivery
Fred e-mailed applications for open tournaments to anglers who had fished our events in prior years
Kevin Walsh is donating $100 for the crib project expense (food, etc.)
Accepted by Tom Jeffery, 2nd by Scott Constantini
Tournament Report by Fred Lewis
Fred read up to date standings
Only permit we are waiting for at this time is the Oneida Lake club tournament
Next tournament is 5/11 @ Candlewood Lake out of Latin’s Cove
Deaf Anglers will be holding an open bass tournament on 7/19 @ Oneida Lake & an open pickerel tournament on 5/18 @ Harvey’s Lake
Accepted by Jason Dubernas, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
D7 & State meeting by Dave Kozlansky
Next state meeting will be held 6/8
Next D7 meeting will be held 5/13
Dave read Mr. Bass & regional results from the Potomac River
Next regional tournament will be held 5/18 on the Susquehanna Flats
D7 will hold open tournament on Oneida Lake 6/29
Club has decided to send 2nd team to Oneida for Eastern Regional
Accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
Miscellaneous
5/18 kids fishing derby @ McDade Park, contact Cal Urso for more information
Gave Jeff Dubernas 2008 TBF card
Next meeting will be held 5/21 @ Gander Mtn.
Motion to adjourn meeting made @ 8:19 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
5/21
Meeting called to order @ 7:05 by Dave Kozlansky
20 members were in attendance
4/23 minutes were read
Minutes accepted by Rocky Confletti, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
$50 club dues collected (Jeff Dubernas, Chris Gruszkiewicz, Justin Swartz, Neal Van Ness)
$2746.82 ending balance
Collected $63 from Candlewood tournament
Collected $60 from Harvey’s Lake pickerel tournament for Conservation fund
Received $50 check from D7 for 2007 Conservation project
Received $175 for 2007 D7 classic @ Wallenpaupack ($43 to Dave Kozlansky, Randy Troiani Sr., Mark Gruszkiewicz)
Collected money for 2nd Eastern Regional Team (Fred $110, Jason K. $108, Dan III $108, Bob Sr. $108, Dan Jr. $108, Marco $108)
Riders fees given to Dan Swartz III for Team B
Riders fees give to Dave Kozlansky for Team A
Accepted by Bob Davidson Sr, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
Conservation report by Dave Kozlansky
Dave reported we had 8 boats attend the Harvey’s Lake open pickerel tournament
(Fred Lewis, Randy Troiani Sr, Randy Troiani Jr & Cal Urso participated)
Dave announced there will be food & drink provided for Prompton crib project
Gander Mountain will hold a bass camp from 4-8 on 6/17 @ Lackawanna St. Park
Final 2 open pickerel tournaments will be Lake Henry 5/25 & Prompton Dam 6/1
Accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Chris Gruszkiewicz
Tournament report by Randy Troiani Sr.
Candlewood results were read and are available on the web-site
Next tournament will be held 6/15 @ Prompton Dam
Only 2 parking spots will be available for Fred & Randy Sr. all others must park by the dam
Need volunteers to help with the Oneida open and district tournaments
Need confirmation for Champlain tournament by 7/1
Accepted by Jeff Dubernas, 2nd by Scott Constantini
D7 & State meeting by Dave Kozlansky
D7 meeting was held 5/13
Reminder there will be an open tournament held 6/29 @ Lake Oneida
D7 scale is broken but will be provided a new scale by the State
Next state meeting will be held 6/8
Next D7 meeting will be held 7/8
Accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Miscellaneous
There will be a kids tournament held @ Merli-Sarnoski Lake on 6/8
Wayne County Bassmasters will hold an child/adult pickerel tournament @ Lake Henry on 6/1
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:09 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Jeff Dubernas, 2nd by Rocky Confletti
6/25
Meeting called to order @ 7:10 by Dave Kozlansky
19 members were in attendance
5/21 minutes were read
Accepted by Jason Dubernas, 2nd by Cal Urso
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Ending balance $3492.82
Money collected from open pickerel tournaments: Lake Henry $75, Prompton $67
$75 collected from Prompton club tournament
Paid out $106 to Fred Lewis for food & drinks for Prompton crib project
Accepted Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Fred commented on how well the Prompton crib project was run
Fred announced the State survey for the next 3 years of the Prompton crib project will take place on 7/25
Fred attended the Gander Mountain Bass camp @ Lackawanna St. Park.
11 kids attended and were shown various fishing techniques
Accepted by Jeff Dubernas, 2nd by Marco Troiani
Tournament Report by Fred Lewis
Prompton results and current standings were read and are available on the web
Fred asked for commitment to Champlain tournament
Based on the 12-14 verbal commitments the tournament will be held as scheduled
Fred needs final count for Champlain by 7/7/08
Accepted by Neil Van Ness, 2nd by Randy Troiani Sr.
D7 & State meeting by Dave Kozlansky
Next D7 meeting will be held on 7/8
Dave went over the results from the Eastern Regional held on Oneida Lake
Fred did not receive checks from the district for the open tournament being held @ Oneida Lake on 6/29
Fred did not receive a secondary scale from the State as of yet
Gates will open @ 5:00 am for Oneida open
Next Regional tournament will be held 7/20 @ Oneida Lake
Each club was asked to attend at least 2 of the 4 yearly state meetings
Next State meeting will be held on 8/10
Accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Jason Dubernas
Miscellaneous
Current attendance percentages were given up to (not including) the 6/25 meeting
Ray Spinosi & Justin Swartz are currently in bad standing with a total of 30%
The 12 members of the Eastern Regional teams will be given a bonus attendance credit
Received $100 donation from Kevin Walsh towards the Prompton crib project expenses
End of year party to be held @ Kelly’s restaurant on 11/23
Club to pay ½ of the expenses, members to pay the other half
Next meeting & drawing for Keuka tournament to be held 7/30
Drawing for Cayuga tournament will be held on 7/9
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:18 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Jeff Dubernas, 2nd by Chris Gruszkiewicz
7/30
Meeting called to order @ 7:09 by Dave Kozlansky
15 members were in attendance
6/25 minutes were read
Accepted by Rocky Confletti, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Ending balance is $3703.82
$591.58 for Conservation, $0 for 2009 State Team
Collected $48 from Cayuga tournament
Accepted by Tom Jeffery, 2nd by Fred Lewis
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Survey for next 3 years of Prompton Dam project was held on 7/25
There will be 10 nesting structures, 20 porcupine cribs & 20 short vertical plank structures place in the lake over the next 3 years
Fred announced that several of the structures from the prior years were checked and appeared to be in good shape
Fred mentioned possibly having the Fish Commission do an electro shocking of Prompton in the near future
Accepted by Randy Troiani Sr, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Fred announced the Cayuga results and they are available on the web
Next tournament will be at Keuka Lake NY on 8/2 & 8/3
Rooms have been finalized for the Champlain tournament
There were 32 boats at the Oneida regional tournament, Marco Troiani won on the co-anglers side & Neil Van Ness won the boaters side
Champlain pairings will be conducted at the home of Fred Lewis
Accepted by Jason Dubernas, 2nd by Bob Davidson Sr.
D7 & State meeting by Dave Kozlansky
D7 meeting was held 7/8
D7 did not receive a check from D1 for our part of the Regional Tournament
D7 still has not received a new scale
Wayne County Bassmasters owes $100 to D7
Next D7 meeting will be held on 9/9
Voted to have 4 man teams at the Eastern Regionals
Voted not to mix teams with members from other clubs for Eastern Regionals
Voted for $400 entry fee into Eastern Regionals based on 4 man team format
Accepted by Rand Troiani Jr., 2nd by Fred Lewis
Miscellaneous
Dave still has to confirm final meeting of the year on 11/23 at Kelly’s
Next meeting will be held on 8/27
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:00
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Jason Kiss
8/27
Meeting called to order @ 7:10 by Dave Kozlansky
16 members were in attendance
7/30 minutes were read
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Scott Constantini
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Beginning balance $3751.82
Ending balance $2465.32 ($305.38 for Conservation fund)
Paid out $286.20 to Durlam Lumber
Paid out $500 for State Team
Collected following trophy money: $45 Keuka, $36 Champlain
Paid out $58 to Fred Lewis for 8/10 State meeting gas expense
Accepted by Dan Swartz III, 2nd by Marco Troiani
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Article on Prompton crib project will appear in the October FLW issue
Fred will submit request for $50 conservation re-imbursement for 2008 Prompton project
Accepted by Jason Dubernas, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Fred read the results for Champlain
Current point standings were read
Accepted by Chris Gruszkiewicz, 2nd by Jason Kiss
D7 & State meeting by Dave Kozlansky
Next State meeting will be on 9/9
Fred Lewis attended the State meeting held on 8/10
There will be an open tournament page added to the PA Bass web-site in the near future
Fred advised there will be a 50% discount from a few manufacturers through the Federation including Berkley & Abu-Garcia---more info to follow as it becomes available
Reel Kids will be held on 8/31 @ the Cabela’s in Hamburg PA
Will vote on 4 man Regional Teams & $400 entry fee for Regionals @ November State meeting
2009 dues are to be submitted by 10/31
Accepted by Dan Swartz III, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Miscellaneous
Final meeting/party has been confirm @ Kelly’s on 11/23 from 12:00 to 4:00
I gave brief run down of the attendance percentages up to the Champlain tournament
Harvey’s Lake drawing will be held on 9/3 @ Smiler’s
Oneida drawing will be held on 9/10 @ Smiler’s
Next meeting & Lackawanna drawing will be held on 9/24 @ Gander Mountain
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:25
Accepted by Cal Urso, 2nd by Scott Constantini
9/24/08
Meeting called to order @ 7:04 by Dave Kozlansky
14 members were in attendance
8/27 minutes were read by Randy Troiani Sr.
Accepted by Jason Dubernas, 2nd by Rocky Confletti
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Beginning balance $2465.62
Ending balance $2480.62 ($305.38 for Conservation fund)
Collected following trophy money: $69 Harvey’s Lake, $69 Lake Oneida
Accepted by Cal Urso, 2nd by Fred Lewis
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
The article on Prompton crib project is indeed in the October FLW issue. Page TBF4.
Talked about a possible kids tournament sponsored by our club or district and Gander Mountain for 2009.
Accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Chris Gruszkiewicz
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Fred spoke about the Harvey’s Lake and Lake Oneida Tournaments.
Fred also gave a run down of our three upcoming open bass tournaments. Two on Lake Wallenpaupack and one at Harvey’s Lake.
Fred is helping run the PA TBF State Classic. Our club has three anglers fishing in the event (Dan Swartz III, Bob Davidson Sr., and Dave Kozlansky all as co-anglers)
Accepted by Tom Jeffery, 2nd by Marco Troiani
D7 & State meeting by Dave Kozlansky
District 7 meeting was held on 9/9.
Fred Lewis of Leggett’s Creek Bassmasters made a motion and was 2nd by Neil Van Ness of Wayne County Bassmasters that the AOY for District VII get a cash option if they do so wish instead of a jacked for AOY. The value was agreed upon by the board to be $60 and the motion was passed unanimously. Current AOY recipients and ones that are still owed are being contacted for their choices. All have chosen the cash option and none have received their checks as of today.
We handed in a written request for $50 from the Y&E fund for their crib project held on June 7, 2008.
Nomination of officers is going to be held at the next District 7 meeting on October 14th.
PA TBF State Classic is October 3 & 4 on Chesapeake Bay.
Accepted by Rocky Confletti, 2nd by Jason Dubernas
Miscellaneous
A reminder for all members interested in staying in the club for 2009 that a combined state and national dues of $55 is due at the October club meeting. All members must have their money, updated address, updated telephone number, and FLW expiration date that needs to be good through the entire 2009 calendar year. If a member is not going to be at the meeting please get your information and money to another member to bring to the meeting. Our roster and check needs to be in by October 31st to the State Membership Director.
Fred Lewis made a motion that our club gives $50 to each club member fishing the PA TBF Classic to help offset cost. All were in favor and each member that fishes will receive this reimbursement.
Next meeting & Lake Wallenpaupack drawing will be held on 10/22 @ Gander Mountain.
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:26
Accepted by Chris Gruszkiewicz, 2nd by Bob Davidson Sr.
10/22/08
Meeting called to order @ 7:09 by Dave Kozlansky
18 members were in attendance
9/24 minutes were read
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
$2485.62 was correct ending balance from 9/24 meeting
$2623.62 is the new ending balance
Collected $66 trophy money from Lackawanna tournament
Collected $200 for Wallenpaupack opens
Received $60 entry fee for Harvey’s lake open
Received $100 from D7 from Y&C fund for Prompton crib project
Collected TBF dues---Jason Kiss has list of members who have paid
Accepted by Cal Urso, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Conservation Report by Fred Lewis
Fred mentioned we would be cutting down to 1 open pickerel & 1 open bass tournament for 2009 due to lack of participation
Fred mentioned possibly doing a bass camp @ Lake Winola in conjunction with Gander Mtn. in 2009
Accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Jason Dubernas
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Fred went over current points standings
Handed out ballots for 2009 tournament locations to members in attendance
There will be 7 local tournaments (in PA and less than 2 hours drive) & 5 away tournaments (out of PA)
Alternate lakes will be voted on separately for 2009, 1 local & 1 away in case of cancellation or other unforeseen problem
Fred mentioned he will be looking to simplify the points chart for 2009
Accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
D7 & State meeting by Dave Kozlansky
D7 meeting was held on 10/14
Agenda is set for November BOD meeting
D7 would rather have own district tournaments than the current format of combined district tournaments
D7 is fine with either 4 or 6 man State team format but the entry fee must drop to $400 if it is changed to the 4 man format
2009 State dues are to be paid by 10/31/08
Club voted for the following D7 positions:
Chairman (Fred Lewis)
Vice-Chairman (Tom Murray)
Steering Committee (Fred Lewis)
Treasurer (Neal Van Ness)
Next State meeting will be held on 11/9
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Miscellaneous
Paid $50 to Dave Kozlansky, Dan Swartz III, Bob Davidson Sr for State Classic
Attendance percentages were give out for those under 50% or that have a chance to finish under 50% for the year
Next meeting will be on 11/23 @ Kelly’s restaurant from 12-4
The 2009 club officers will be voted on at the 11/23 meeting
All new 2008 members were voted back in for 2009
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:47
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
11/23/08
Meeting called to order @ 12:34 by Dave Kozlansky
24 members were in attendance
10/22 minutes were read
Accepted by Jason Dubernas, 2nd by Jeff Dubernas
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Tentative date for 2009 Prompton structure project is 6/6/09
Fred mentioned possibly doing a D7 kids bass camp at Lake Winola for ages 11-15
Club will hold 1 open pickerel tournament in 2009 @ Lake Henry
State is looking to do a t-shirt fundraiser to benefit the State Y&C fund
Accepted by Dan Swartz III, 2nd by Neal Van Ness
Treasurer’s report by Jason Kiss
Ending balance is $2784.62
Collected $55 from Darren Durkin & Jeff Dubernas for 2009 TBF dues
Paid $40 back to Neal Van Ness for State TBF dues as he already paid with Wayne Cty.
Collected $60 trophy money from Wallenpaupack tournament
Collected $275 from Harvey’s Lake open bass tournament
Paid $45 gas expense to Fred Lewis for attending 11/12 state meeting
Paid $140.77 for trophy expense to Dave Kozlansky
Collected $190 from club members for year end party, paid $230 out of club treasury for balance of part expense
Accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Rocky Confletti
Tournament Report by Fred Lewis
Fred read off final standings for 2008
Fred announced there will be a new points system for 2009
Club will hold 2 bass opens in 2009 (Lake Carey & Harvey’s Lake)
Accepted by Jeff Dubernas, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
D7 & State meeting
D7 meeting was held on 11/11
There will be an East & West Mr. Bass for 2009
Total of 30 automatic State Classic bids will come from Mr. Bass tournaments
The number of boats was raised to 95 for the State Classic
6 man regional can now be held on the 2nd to last or last weekend in June
District 1/3/7 format to stay in place for 2009 tournaments
D7 tournament will be held on 6/28 at Oneida
Eastern Regional will be held on 6/26-6/27 at Oneida
State Classic will be held 10/2-10/3 on Raystown
FLW cup will be held on 3 Rivers starting 7/30
Tabled 4 man Regional format until later in 2009
D7 considering an open tournament fundraiser for 2009
D7 looking to possibly bring back 4 man tournament for 2009
Purchased 10 new mesh weigh in bags for District
D7 December meeting/part to be held on 12/9
2009 District officers are as follows:
Chairman Fred Lewis
Vice Chairman Tom Murray
Treasurer Neal Van Ness
Secretary Dave Kozlansky
Tournament Director Fred Lewis
Youth Director Mark Scirotto
Conservation Director Tom Murray
Steering Committee Fred Lewis
Accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Marco Troiani
Miscellaneous
2008 trophies were handed out
2009 club officers to remain the same
Voted on tournament locations for 2009
Home Away
Lake Wallenpaupack (2) Candlewood
Prompton Keuka
Lackawanna Cayuga
Harvey’s Ontario
Duck Harbor Oneida/Onondaga
Fairview alternate: Otisco
alternate: White Oaks
Voted on following issues:
BYLAWS
Attendance Policy: Currently 50% across the board.
Proposed amendment is that senior or junior members that are 65+ years old to start the season on January 1st or are 23- years old to start the season on January 1st of a season are required 25% attendance instead of the standard 50%. All other things stay the same according to attendance.
YES = 23
NO = 0
Abstain = 1
The addition of a Co-Angler Mr. Bass:
The top angler in the point standings with the best accumulated points with tournaments fished as a co-angler. Only tournaments fished as a Co-Angler would count towards these points and the same method of best 8 would apply.
YES = 21
NO = 1
Abstain = 2
Rewards:
A $30 Gander Mountain Gift Card for the following achievements.
Lunker of the Year
Mr. Bass
Co-Angler Mr. Bass
YES = 23
NO = 0
Abstain = 1
Payouts at tournaments:
Currently top 3 with a set chart. Proposal for 2009 is to payout top 4 only if we have 16 or more anglers in an event also with a set chart.
YES = 19
NO = 2
Abstain = 3
(Somebody made a note on their sheet “should be 20 or more to to amount of members we have” just as an FYI referring to this proposal)
Voted in New Members
Bob Gilpin
Vince Alterie
Joe Pacholec
Chris Cognigni
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 2:54 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Rocky Confletti, 2nd by Dan Swartz III
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