1/10/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:05 by Dave Kozlansky
16 members were in attendance
11-19 minutes were read
Minutes accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Pete Topa
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Paid out $990 for 2006 dues
No ending balance at this time as Fred needs to audit the account
Ray Spinosi paid $55 for 2006 dues
Jason Kiss paid $75 for 2006 dues, $100 for daily number tickets
Randy Troiani, Sr., Scott Constantini, & Marco Troiani opted to pay $50 instead of selling tickets
Fred Lewis paid $70 for tickets
Treasurer’s report accepted by Pete Topa 2nd by Marco Troiani
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
There will be 3 pickerel pickerel tournaments to raise money for our conservation project.
Prompton crib project scheduled for 5/6/06
Fred has confirmed that the State will purchase the lumber for the project
Fred had also mentioned about getting the Boy Scouts involved in the project as well
Still waiting for materials list from the State
Fred proposed purchasing 2 new weigh-in bags & fish alive tablets/powder in bulk
Both were unanimously voted for
Conservation report accepted by Pete Topa 2nd by Chris Gruszkiewicz
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
There will be 3 bass tournaments to raise money for 2007 club expenses.
Fred handed out tentative tournament schedule
Lodging for the Loughborough tournament has been secured for 8/24-8/26
Fred asked that anyone planning to attend the Loughborough tournament confirm to him by 1/31/06
Distributed tournament rules, points, & payout to all attendees
Tournament Committee to look at a possible new points system for next meeting
Tournament report accepted by Pete Topa 2nd by Gary Grochowski
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Cancelled D7 Oneida tournament from 2005 rescheduled for 6/18/06
Miscellaneous
Voted in Jason Kiss & Dana Deleo as new members for 2006
Fund raiser tickets were distributed to those in attendance
Ray Spinosi proposed that any new member joining the club after the tickets were distributed be assessed a $50 fee to cover not selling tickets
Proposal was 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Members voted unanimously in favor of proposal
Next meeting will be 7:00 2/21/06 @ Whistles
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:55
Accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Pete Topa
2/21/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:11 by Dave Kozlansky
12 members were in attendance
1/10 minutes were read
Correction to minutes:
Mark Gruszkiewicz did not take an additional 50 tickets as recorded in 1/10 minutes
There will be 3 pickerel tournaments to raise money for Conservation project not Eastern Regional expenses
Minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Scott Constantini
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Ending balance is $1018.59
Collected ticket money: (Mark Gruszkiewicz $100, Randy Troiani Jr. $50, Roy Howarth $100, Fred Lewis $30, Dave Kozlansky $100
Paid out $50 to Roy Howarth
Treasurer’s report accepted by Marco Troiani, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Prompton Dam conservation project approved & permits are in hand
Date for project is 5/6/06 @ 1:30 rain or shine
Conservation report accepted by Dana DeLeo 2nd by Mark Gruszkiewicz
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
3/26 Lackawanna St. Park permit received
Candlewood tournament moved to 5/13 out of Latin’s Cove
All permits for the open tournaments have been received
Tournament fliers will be distributed as follows:
Scott Constantini (Sports R Us, Hunters Gallery, Ted’s Bait)
Randy Troiani, Jr. (Gander Mountain)
Loughborough lodging down payment money collected: (Roy Howarth $170, Scott Domozych $170, Fred Lewis $170, Dave Kozlansky $170, Mark Gruszkiewicz $170, Chris Gruszkiewicz $100, Tom LoRusso $170, Jason Kiss $170
Voted unanimous to accept new points system proposed by Fred Lewis
Tournament report accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Randy Troiani, Jr.
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting held 2/14
D7 tournaments are as follows: 4/9 Wallenpaupack, 6/18 Oneida Lake, 7/9 Cayuga Lake, 10/1 Oneida Lake
Dave mentioned the $40 fine for not having a member participate or help with any of the D7 tournaments
We will not be sending a team to the Eastern Region for 2006
All members will get free entry ($25) into the first club tournament fished, if Loughborough is the first tournament you will be required to pay the $5 difference
Next D7 meeting is 3/14
Accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Scott Constantini
Miscellaneous
Next state meeting will be held 3/5/06
FLW will be providing free cards to the Federation members
Motion to cap membership @ 25 members was brought to the table by Dave Kozlansky
Motion was 2nd by Fred Lewis
Voted 10-2 in favor of capping membership @ 25 members at any one time during a calendar year
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:50
Accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Marco Troiani
3/23/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:07 by Dave Kozlansky
13 members were in attendance
2/21 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Ticket money paid out (Mark Gruszkiewicz $50, Randy Troiani Jr. $50, Roy Howarth $150, Dave Kozlansky $50, Jason Kiss $50
Ending balance $1098.59
Ticket money collected (Scott Domozych $100, Greg Hall $100, Randy Troiani Jr. $50, Tom LoRusso $100, Ray Spinosi $100, Travis Swartwood $100, Kevin Walsh $100
Reimbursed Dave Kozlansky $10.59 for cardstock & $31.78 for fish alive
Treasurer’s report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Fred announced that the Conservation project for Prompton will only involve making nesting structures this year---no cribs
Costs for the project are $500 for lumber (paid by State), $119 for cinder blocks & $25 for delivery (paid by club)
Lumber is being purchased from Durlam Lumber in Honesdale, PA
Fred was in contact with the Boy Scouts of America and had asked for about 15 members to participate in the Prompton event
Fred also announced that there will be food & beverages after the Prompton event
Conservation report accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Ray Spinosi
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
3/26 Lacka. St. Park tournament will run from 7:30-2:30
5/13 Candlewood tournament was approved, permit not yet received, tournament will be from 8 am to 4 pm
Voted Duck Harbor in as the location to replace Lackawanna St. Park on 9/24 as was planned if we were able to hold the 3/26 tournament @ Lackawanna
(# of votes: Duck Harbor 6, Oneida 4, Belmont 2, 1 no vote)
Fred announced that all tournament permits have been approved
Wayne County Bassmaster’s 4/8 Wallenpaupack tournament was cancelled
Tournament report accepted by Dana DeLeo, 2nd by Jason Kiss
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
D7 Wallenpaupack tournament to be held 4/9
D7 kids event to be held @ Promised Land St. Park in May, not date determined yet
Club members will be receiving $10 off $50 or more coupons from Gander Mtn.
Black Bass Workshop will be 5/5 & 5/6 @ Lake Wallenpaupack
Next district meeting is 4/11
D7 overview accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Ray Spinosi
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:12 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
4/25/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:16 by Dave Kozlansky
5 members were in attendance
3/23 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Brian Lynott 2nd by Jason Kiss
Treasurer’s report by Dave Kozlansky
Paid $50 to Pete Topa for winning daily number ticket
Collected $100 from Pete Topa, Paul Sweder & Brian Lynott for ticket sales
Chris Gruszkiewicz & Gary Grochowski still owe $100 for tickets
Ending balance is $1292.22
Treasurer’s report accepted by Brian Lynott, 2nd by Mark Gruszkiewicz
Conservation Report by Dave Kozlansky
Lumber is ordered & will be delivered by 12:00 on 5/6 for Prompton project
Club cost is $151.16 total for cinder blocks (includes tax & delivery)
20 Boy Scouts will be on hand to help with the project
Conservation report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Brian Lynott
Tournament report by Brian Lynott
Results for Lackawanna tournament were read & are available on the website
Next tournament is 5/13 @ Candlewood Lake
Drawing for Candlewood tournament is 7 pm on 5/11 @ Whistles
Due to the 9/24 Duck Harbor permit being denied there was a re-vote for the tournament site for that day. The vote was as follows (Oneida Lake 9, Belmont 1, Lackawanna 1)
The tournament on 9/24 will be held @ Oneida Lake out of Oneida Shores launch
The first open pickerel tournament will be held on 5/14 @ White Oaks
All permits up to our July tournaments have been received
All permits were confirmed approved
Chris Gruszkiewicz owes $70 & Kevin Walsh owes $170 for Loughborough lodging
Tournament report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Dave Kozlansky
D7 overview by Dave Kozlansky
Mr. Bass will be held on 5/12 & 5/13 on the Potomac River
Casting Kids event date for Promised Land St. Park has not been determined
Wayne County Bassmasters will be running an adult/youth pickerel tournament on 5/21 @ Lake Henry
Next D7 meeting will be held on 5/9
Next club meeting will be on 5/24 7:00 pm @ Whistles
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 7:59
Accepted by Brian Lynott, 2nd by Jason Kiss
5/24/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:15 by Dave Kozlansky
6 members were in attendance
4/25 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Tom LoRusso 2nd by Fred Lewis
Conservation Report by Fred Lewis
Fred reported that the Prompton Dam structure project was a success
We had 7 members from the club participate
There was a writer from the BASS Times in attendance
Conservation fund started with $352.50 (paid out $151.16 for the blocks, $63.64 for food, $42.37, ending balance is $95.33
First fund raiser pickerel tournament was completed @ White Oaks, 20 boats attended, club made $150 towards Conservation fund. New balance is $245.33
Results for tournament are available on our website
Conservation report accepted by Brian Lynott, 2nd by Roy Howarth
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Chris Gruszkiewicz & Gary Grochowski still owe $100 for ticket money and will be deemed ineligible for any future tournaments until the $100 is paid
Balance as of 5/12/06 is $1126.42
Dana Deleo owes $26 for fleece
Collected the following for fleeces & shirts (Fred $80, Dave $33.50, Jason $11.50, Scott C. $11.50)
Paid out free $25 tournament entry fee to the following members (Marco Troiani, Ray Spinosi, Pete Topa)
Fred & Kevin Walsh discussed Kevin’s payment for the Loughborough lodging
Conservation report accepted by Roy Howarth, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Fred went over results from 5/13 Candlewood tournament and current point standings Both are available on the website.
Next tournament will be 6/18 @ Lake Henry
The next pickerel tournaments will be 5/28 @ Prompton & 6/4 @ Lake Henry
Tournament report accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Brian Lynott
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Next district tournaments will be 6/18 @ Oneida & 7/9 @ Cayuga
There will also be a tournament @ Oneida on 10/1 that will count for 2007 points
Northeast Bass will be holding a crib project on 9/20 @ Tuscarora St. Park
Next district meeting is 6/13
Next club meeting is 6/15, pairings drawing for Lake Henry will be held after the meeting
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:35 accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Fred Lewis
6/15/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:09 by Dave Kozlansky
13 members were in attendance
5/24 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Collected the following from the conservation pickerel tournaments: $102.50 from Prompton & $112.00 from Lake Henry
Dana DeLeo paid $26 owed for fleece
Ending balance was $1526.92 of which $459.83 is marked for our conservation project
Chris Gruszkiewicz paid $100 owed for tickets (handed in 2 winning tickets)
Gary Grochowski still owes $100 for tickets
Chris Gruszkiewicz paid $70 for Loughborough lodging
Treasurer’s report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Scott Constantini
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Received $50 check from district for conservation project
All pickerel tournament results are posted on our web-site
Conservation report accepted by Mark Gruszkiewicz, 2nd by Chris Gruszkiewicz
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
All tournament results & point standings are posted on the web
1st open bass tournament will be @ Lake Carey on 7/30
Tournament report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
D7 overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting was held 6/12
D7 tournament will be 6/18 on Oneida Lake
Club must pay $40 fee for not participating in tournament
There will be a bass clinic on Tuscarora St. Park on 8/13
There will be a boating & safety course on Sweet Arrow Lake on 6/24
Next D7 meeting will be 7/11
D7 overview accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Randy Troiani, Sr.
Next club meeting will be 7:00 pm on 7/13 @ the home of Fred Lewis
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 7:50
Accepted by Randy Troiani, Jr., 2nd by Tom LoRusso
7/13/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:40 by Dave Kozlansky
15 members were in attendance
6/15 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Fred Lewis
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Durlam Lumber has not been paid by the state yet. Fred will continue to check on this to make sure payment is received.
Conservation report accepted by Ray Spinosi, 2nd by Dana DeLeo
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Paid $25 free tournament fee for Chris Gruszkiewicz & Scott Constantini (Lake Henry)
Paid $40 to D7 for not sending a member to Oneida tournament on 6/18
Collected $14 for trophies from Lake Henry tournament
Gary Grochowski still owes $100 for tickets
Ending balance is $1450.92
Treasurer’s report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Randy Troiani, Sr.
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
All tournaments & point standings have been updated on the web-site
Fred noted that we had zero dead fish after the first 3 tournaments
Our first open bass tournament will be on 7/30 @ Lake Carey
Tournament report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Dana DeLeo
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting was held on 7/11
Club owes D7 $40 for not sending club member to 6/18 Oneida tournament
TBF patches are for sale 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
Next D7 tournament is 10/1 @ Oneida Lake
Wayne County Bassmasters will be holding a benefit tournament for Jamie Park on 7/22 @ Lake Henry
Luzerne County Bassmasters will hold open tournament @ Harvey’s Lake on 7/23
Just Fishin MDA adult/child benefit tournament will be held 7/30 @ Lake Winola
Next state meeting will be held on 8/27
Collected money for prize drawing to be held @ state meeting on 8/27
($5.00 paid by Scott Domozych, Randy Troiani Sr., Jason Kiss, Dana DeLeo, Scott Constantini, Ray Spinosi, Chris Gruszkiewicz, Mark Gruszkiewicz, Marco Troiani, Dave Kozlansky, & Fred Lewis)
D7 gave entry money back to 2 anglers not able to attend D7 Oneida tournament due to their homes flooding and 1 due to health reasons
D7 donated $200 to Jamie Park fund
Next D7 meeting is 9/12
D7 overview accepted by Brian Lynott, 2nd by Fred Lewis
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:34 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Chris Gruszkiewicz, 2nd by Greg Hall
8/22/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:10 by Dave Kozlansky
7 members were in attendance
7-13 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Pete Topa
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Collected $11 trophy money from White Oaks tournament
Collected $262 from Lake Care open bass tournament for 2007 state team fund
Paid $55 for TBF raffle
Paid $25 for Travis Swartwood 2007 free tournament entry (Prompton Dam)
Collected $15 trophy money from Prompton Dam Tournament
Ending balance $1713.92 ($459.83 for conservation/$262 for 2007 state team)
Gary Grochowski still owes $100 for tickets
$50 from D7 conservation still not received
Treasurer’s report accepted by Pete Topa, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
No update at this time
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Prompton results were read and are available on the web-site
Fred had mentioned we only had 1 dead fish so far this year
We had 22 boats fish our first open bass tournament @ Lake Carey $262 collected for the club
Tournament report accepted by Pete Topa, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
There was no meeting for August
Next meeting will be 9/12
Next district tournament will be 10-1 @ Oneida Lake, counts as 1st tournament for 2007
D7 overview accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Fred Lewis
Next meeting is 7:00 pm 9/21 @ Whistle’s
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:00 pm
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
9/2106
Meeting called to order @ 7:08 by Dave Kozlansky
8 members were in attendance
8/22 minutes were read
Minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Pete Topa
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Collected $7 trophy money from Loughborough tournament, $15 from Lake Carey
Paid $25 free entry fee for Greg Hall (Lake Carey)
Ending balance is $1710.92
Treasurer’s report accepted by Pete Topa, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
No update
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
All tournament results & points are updated as of this meeting
Lake Carey results were read
Oneida tournament will be 9/24
Next open bass tournament will be 10/8 @ Lake Wallenpaupack
Tournament report accepted by Pete Topa, 2nd by Jason Kiss
D7 overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting was held on 9/12
Next district tournament will be held 10-1 @ Oneida Lake
3 district tournament format will remain in effect for 2007 season
Regional format will take place in 2008
Voted Cayuga Lake (7-1) & Lake Wallenpaupack (9-16) as club’s choice for 2007 district tournaments
Luzerne County Bassmasters will hold Toys for Tots tournament 11-12 on Harvey’s Lake
D7 will hold party @ December meeting
Next district meeting is 10-10
D7 overview accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Mark Gruszkiewicz
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:07
Accepted by Randy Troiani, 2nd by Scott Constantini
10/26/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:10 by Dave Kozlansky
10 members were in attendance
9-21 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Fred reported an extra $75 in the treasury due to members not using their free $25 tournament entry fee
Received $50 check from district for conservation project
Collected the following trophy money: $5 Oneida Lake, $10 Lake Wallenpaupack
Ending balance $1725.92 ($262 for 2007 state team, $459.83 for conservation)
Treasurer’s report accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Randy Troiani to check with Durlam Lumber to see if they reimbursed by the State for the lumber for the Prompton Dam project
Fred is going to check on the status of the pickerel tournaments for next year due to the impending rule change
Conservation report accepted by Randy Troiani, Sr. 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Dave Kozlansky went over State final results, no D7 anglers advanced
Our club open on Lake Wallenpaupack was cancelled due to lack of participation
Next club open to be held 11/5 on Harvey’s Lake
Tournament report accepted by Randy Troiani, Sr 2nd by Marco Troiani
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting was held 10-10
The 2 district tournaments next year will be Lake Wallenpaupack & Oneida Lake, dates to still be determined
The angler/co-angler format will be voted on
Club voted to have 4 man team tournament for 2007
Luzerne County Bassmasters will hold an open tournament @ Harvey’s Lake on 11/12
Feed a Friend benefit tournament to be held 10/29 on Harvey’s Lake
District will have a “casting kids” type event for 2007
Next state meeting is 11/5/06
All D7 officers will remain the same for 2007 unless opposed
Next D7 meeting will be 11/14
D7 will have the pick for the 2007 Eastern Regional
FLW/National guard shirts & hats were handed out to (Ray Spinosi, Marco Troiani, Dave Kozlansky, Fred Lewis, Scott Constantini, Tom LoRusso, Jason Kiss, Scott Domozych, Mark Gruszkiewicz, Randy Troiani Sr. and Randy Troiani Jr.
2 FLW patches were given to Ray Spinosi
Voted Dale Price & Tony Calabro in as new members for 2007
2007 dues collected (Dave Kozlansky $55, Dale Price $55, Scott Constantini $55, Randy Troiani Sr. $55, Randy Troiani Jr. $15, Jason Kiss $55, Ray Spinosi $55, Marco Troiani $55, Mark Gruszkiewicz $55, Fred Lewis $55, Tom LoRusso $55, Scott Domozych $55)
Collected money for patches & decals (Fred Lewis $10 for 4 patches, Scott Domozych $5 for 2 patches, Mark Gruszkiewicz $9 for 2 patches/2 decals, Scott Constantini $5 for 1 patch/1 decal, Marco Troiani $5 for 1 patch/1 decal, Randy Troiani Sr. $2 for 1 decal
Collected the following money for the 11/5 state meeting raffle (Scott Domozych $5, Dave Kozlansky $5, Randy Troiani Sr $5, Jason Kiss $5, Frew Lewis $5, Mark Gruszkiwicz $5, Kevin Walsh $5, Tom LoRusso $5, Scott Constantini $5)
Next meeting will be 11/19 @ 11 am @ the home of Fred Lewis
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:27 by Dave Kozlansky
Motion accepted by Marco Troiani, 2nd by Fred Lewis
11/19/06
Meeting called to order @ 11:31 by Dave Kozlansky
12 members were in attendance
10/26 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Ending balance is $1459.59 ($509 for conservation, $474 for 2007 state team)
Collected $695 for 2007 dues
Paid out $840 for 2007 dues
Collected $45 for 11/5 state mtg. raffle
Collected $212 for Harvey’s Lake open bass tournament
Paid out $380.33 for trophies
Collected 2007 dues ($55 Kevin Walsh, $55 Greg Hall, $55 Chris Gruszkiewicz, $55 Dana DeLeo, $55 Brian Lynott
Report accepted by Mark Gruszkiewicz, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Randy Troiani, Sr. reported that Durlam Lumber did received the check for the State for the Prompton Dam project lumber
Report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Randy Troiani, Jr.
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
All tournaments have been completed for 2006
2006 Mr. Bass is Dave Kozlansky
2006 Lunker of the year winner was Kevin Walsh
State Team representatives will be Dave Kozlansky, Mark Gruszkiewicz, Fred Lewis, Randy Troiani, Kevin Walsh & Scott Domozych
Voted on 2007 tournament locations
Candlewood Lake 14 votes
Oneida Lake 13 votes
Lackawanna Lake 12 votes
Loughborough Lake 12 votes
White Oaks 11 votes
Wallenpaupack 10 votes
Greenwood 10 votes
Keuka 10 votes
Harvey’s Lake 10 votes
Cayuga Lake 8 votes
Lake Carey 5 votes (1st alternate)
Belmont Lake 5 votes (2nd alternate)
Report accepted by Kevin Walsh, 2nd by Brian Lynott
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
State Classic & Mr. Bass event locations now decided by the State
State Secretary position is still open for 2007
Youth Classis will be 9/1-9/2 on the Chesapeake Bay
TBF/FLW will be issuing 1 grant to each state in 2007 for conservation
Black Bass Workshop will be held 5/4-5/5 on Lake Erie
The owner/owner rider/rider format will be in place for 2008
FLW championship will possibly be @ the 3 rivers area for 2007
2007 state meetings will be held on 2/4, 5/6, 8/12 & 11/11
Report accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Miscellaneous
Brian Lynott reported he is looking to revamp our web-site for 2007
FLW/National Guard shirts/hats were given to the following: Dana DeLeo, Greg Hall, Kevin Walsh, Brian Lynott, Chris Gruszkiewicz, & Roy Howarth
2 patches were given to Chris Gruszkiewicz
Brian Lynott paid $5 for 1 decal/1 patch
Fred Lewis mentioned he had purchased new tournament software for 2007
Voted on 2007 officers
Conservation Office: Fred Lewis
Treasurer: Jason Kiss
Secretary: Scott Domozych
Tourn. Director: Fred Lewis
Vice-President: Brian Lynott
President: Dave Kozlansky
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 1:36 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Scott Constantini
1/10/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:05 by Dave Kozlansky
16 members were in attendance
11-19 minutes were read
Minutes accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Pete Topa
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Paid out $990 for 2006 dues
No ending balance at this time as Fred needs to audit the account
Ray Spinosi paid $55 for 2006 dues
Jason Kiss paid $75 for 2006 dues, $100 for daily number tickets
Randy Troiani, Sr., Scott Constantini, & Marco Troiani opted to pay $50 instead of selling tickets
Fred Lewis paid $70 for tickets
Treasurer’s report accepted by Pete Topa 2nd by Marco Troiani
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
There will be 3 pickerel pickerel tournaments to raise money for our conservation project.
Prompton crib project scheduled for 5/6/06
Fred has confirmed that the State will purchase the lumber for the project
Fred had also mentioned about getting the Boy Scouts involved in the project as well
Still waiting for materials list from the State
Fred proposed purchasing 2 new weigh-in bags & fish alive tablets/powder in bulk
Both were unanimously voted for
Conservation report accepted by Pete Topa 2nd by Chris Gruszkiewicz
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
There will be 3 bass tournaments to raise money for 2007 club expenses.
Fred handed out tentative tournament schedule
Lodging for the Loughborough tournament has been secured for 8/24-8/26
Fred asked that anyone planning to attend the Loughborough tournament confirm to him by 1/31/06
Distributed tournament rules, points, & payout to all attendees
Tournament Committee to look at a possible new points system for next meeting
Tournament report accepted by Pete Topa 2nd by Gary Grochowski
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Cancelled D7 Oneida tournament from 2005 rescheduled for 6/18/06
Miscellaneous
Voted in Jason Kiss & Dana Deleo as new members for 2006
Fund raiser tickets were distributed to those in attendance
Ray Spinosi proposed that any new member joining the club after the tickets were distributed be assessed a $50 fee to cover not selling tickets
Proposal was 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Members voted unanimously in favor of proposal
Next meeting will be 7:00 2/21/06 @ Whistles
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:55
Accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Pete Topa
2/21/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:11 by Dave Kozlansky
12 members were in attendance
1/10 minutes were read
Correction to minutes:
Mark Gruszkiewicz did not take an additional 50 tickets as recorded in 1/10 minutes
There will be 3 pickerel tournaments to raise money for Conservation project not Eastern Regional expenses
Minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Scott Constantini
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Ending balance is $1018.59
Collected ticket money: (Mark Gruszkiewicz $100, Randy Troiani Jr. $50, Roy Howarth $100, Fred Lewis $30, Dave Kozlansky $100
Paid out $50 to Roy Howarth
Treasurer’s report accepted by Marco Troiani, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Prompton Dam conservation project approved & permits are in hand
Date for project is 5/6/06 @ 1:30 rain or shine
Conservation report accepted by Dana DeLeo 2nd by Mark Gruszkiewicz
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
3/26 Lackawanna St. Park permit received
Candlewood tournament moved to 5/13 out of Latin’s Cove
All permits for the open tournaments have been received
Tournament fliers will be distributed as follows:
Scott Constantini (Sports R Us, Hunters Gallery, Ted’s Bait)
Randy Troiani, Jr. (Gander Mountain)
Loughborough lodging down payment money collected: (Roy Howarth $170, Scott Domozych $170, Fred Lewis $170, Dave Kozlansky $170, Mark Gruszkiewicz $170, Chris Gruszkiewicz $100, Tom LoRusso $170, Jason Kiss $170
Voted unanimous to accept new points system proposed by Fred Lewis
Tournament report accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Randy Troiani, Jr.
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting held 2/14
D7 tournaments are as follows: 4/9 Wallenpaupack, 6/18 Oneida Lake, 7/9 Cayuga Lake, 10/1 Oneida Lake
Dave mentioned the $40 fine for not having a member participate or help with any of the D7 tournaments
We will not be sending a team to the Eastern Region for 2006
All members will get free entry ($25) into the first club tournament fished, if Loughborough is the first tournament you will be required to pay the $5 difference
Next D7 meeting is 3/14
Accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Scott Constantini
Miscellaneous
Next state meeting will be held 3/5/06
FLW will be providing free cards to the Federation members
Motion to cap membership @ 25 members was brought to the table by Dave Kozlansky
Motion was 2nd by Fred Lewis
Voted 10-2 in favor of capping membership @ 25 members at any one time during a calendar year
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:50
Accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Marco Troiani
3/23/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:07 by Dave Kozlansky
13 members were in attendance
2/21 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Ticket money paid out (Mark Gruszkiewicz $50, Randy Troiani Jr. $50, Roy Howarth $150, Dave Kozlansky $50, Jason Kiss $50
Ending balance $1098.59
Ticket money collected (Scott Domozych $100, Greg Hall $100, Randy Troiani Jr. $50, Tom LoRusso $100, Ray Spinosi $100, Travis Swartwood $100, Kevin Walsh $100
Reimbursed Dave Kozlansky $10.59 for cardstock & $31.78 for fish alive
Treasurer’s report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Fred announced that the Conservation project for Prompton will only involve making nesting structures this year---no cribs
Costs for the project are $500 for lumber (paid by State), $119 for cinder blocks & $25 for delivery (paid by club)
Lumber is being purchased from Durlam Lumber in Honesdale, PA
Fred was in contact with the Boy Scouts of America and had asked for about 15 members to participate in the Prompton event
Fred also announced that there will be food & beverages after the Prompton event
Conservation report accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Ray Spinosi
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
3/26 Lacka. St. Park tournament will run from 7:30-2:30
5/13 Candlewood tournament was approved, permit not yet received, tournament will be from 8 am to 4 pm
Voted Duck Harbor in as the location to replace Lackawanna St. Park on 9/24 as was planned if we were able to hold the 3/26 tournament @ Lackawanna
(# of votes: Duck Harbor 6, Oneida 4, Belmont 2, 1 no vote)
Fred announced that all tournament permits have been approved
Wayne County Bassmaster’s 4/8 Wallenpaupack tournament was cancelled
Tournament report accepted by Dana DeLeo, 2nd by Jason Kiss
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
D7 Wallenpaupack tournament to be held 4/9
D7 kids event to be held @ Promised Land St. Park in May, not date determined yet
Club members will be receiving $10 off $50 or more coupons from Gander Mtn.
Black Bass Workshop will be 5/5 & 5/6 @ Lake Wallenpaupack
Next district meeting is 4/11
D7 overview accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Ray Spinosi
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:12 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
4/25/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:16 by Dave Kozlansky
5 members were in attendance
3/23 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Brian Lynott 2nd by Jason Kiss
Treasurer’s report by Dave Kozlansky
Paid $50 to Pete Topa for winning daily number ticket
Collected $100 from Pete Topa, Paul Sweder & Brian Lynott for ticket sales
Chris Gruszkiewicz & Gary Grochowski still owe $100 for tickets
Ending balance is $1292.22
Treasurer’s report accepted by Brian Lynott, 2nd by Mark Gruszkiewicz
Conservation Report by Dave Kozlansky
Lumber is ordered & will be delivered by 12:00 on 5/6 for Prompton project
Club cost is $151.16 total for cinder blocks (includes tax & delivery)
20 Boy Scouts will be on hand to help with the project
Conservation report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Brian Lynott
Tournament report by Brian Lynott
Results for Lackawanna tournament were read & are available on the website
Next tournament is 5/13 @ Candlewood Lake
Drawing for Candlewood tournament is 7 pm on 5/11 @ Whistles
Due to the 9/24 Duck Harbor permit being denied there was a re-vote for the tournament site for that day. The vote was as follows (Oneida Lake 9, Belmont 1, Lackawanna 1)
The tournament on 9/24 will be held @ Oneida Lake out of Oneida Shores launch
The first open pickerel tournament will be held on 5/14 @ White Oaks
All permits up to our July tournaments have been received
All permits were confirmed approved
Chris Gruszkiewicz owes $70 & Kevin Walsh owes $170 for Loughborough lodging
Tournament report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Dave Kozlansky
D7 overview by Dave Kozlansky
Mr. Bass will be held on 5/12 & 5/13 on the Potomac River
Casting Kids event date for Promised Land St. Park has not been determined
Wayne County Bassmasters will be running an adult/youth pickerel tournament on 5/21 @ Lake Henry
Next D7 meeting will be held on 5/9
Next club meeting will be on 5/24 7:00 pm @ Whistles
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 7:59
Accepted by Brian Lynott, 2nd by Jason Kiss
5/24/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:15 by Dave Kozlansky
6 members were in attendance
4/25 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Tom LoRusso 2nd by Fred Lewis
Conservation Report by Fred Lewis
Fred reported that the Prompton Dam structure project was a success
We had 7 members from the club participate
There was a writer from the BASS Times in attendance
Conservation fund started with $352.50 (paid out $151.16 for the blocks, $63.64 for food, $42.37, ending balance is $95.33
First fund raiser pickerel tournament was completed @ White Oaks, 20 boats attended, club made $150 towards Conservation fund. New balance is $245.33
Results for tournament are available on our website
Conservation report accepted by Brian Lynott, 2nd by Roy Howarth
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Chris Gruszkiewicz & Gary Grochowski still owe $100 for ticket money and will be deemed ineligible for any future tournaments until the $100 is paid
Balance as of 5/12/06 is $1126.42
Dana Deleo owes $26 for fleece
Collected the following for fleeces & shirts (Fred $80, Dave $33.50, Jason $11.50, Scott C. $11.50)
Paid out free $25 tournament entry fee to the following members (Marco Troiani, Ray Spinosi, Pete Topa)
Fred & Kevin Walsh discussed Kevin’s payment for the Loughborough lodging
Conservation report accepted by Roy Howarth, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Fred went over results from 5/13 Candlewood tournament and current point standings Both are available on the website.
Next tournament will be 6/18 @ Lake Henry
The next pickerel tournaments will be 5/28 @ Prompton & 6/4 @ Lake Henry
Tournament report accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Brian Lynott
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Next district tournaments will be 6/18 @ Oneida & 7/9 @ Cayuga
There will also be a tournament @ Oneida on 10/1 that will count for 2007 points
Northeast Bass will be holding a crib project on 9/20 @ Tuscarora St. Park
Next district meeting is 6/13
Next club meeting is 6/15, pairings drawing for Lake Henry will be held after the meeting
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:35 accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Fred Lewis
6/15/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:09 by Dave Kozlansky
13 members were in attendance
5/24 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Collected the following from the conservation pickerel tournaments: $102.50 from Prompton & $112.00 from Lake Henry
Dana DeLeo paid $26 owed for fleece
Ending balance was $1526.92 of which $459.83 is marked for our conservation project
Chris Gruszkiewicz paid $100 owed for tickets (handed in 2 winning tickets)
Gary Grochowski still owes $100 for tickets
Chris Gruszkiewicz paid $70 for Loughborough lodging
Treasurer’s report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Scott Constantini
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Received $50 check from district for conservation project
All pickerel tournament results are posted on our web-site
Conservation report accepted by Mark Gruszkiewicz, 2nd by Chris Gruszkiewicz
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
All tournament results & point standings are posted on the web
1st open bass tournament will be @ Lake Carey on 7/30
Tournament report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Kevin Walsh
D7 overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting was held 6/12
D7 tournament will be 6/18 on Oneida Lake
Club must pay $40 fee for not participating in tournament
There will be a bass clinic on Tuscarora St. Park on 8/13
There will be a boating & safety course on Sweet Arrow Lake on 6/24
Next D7 meeting will be 7/11
D7 overview accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Randy Troiani, Sr.
Next club meeting will be 7:00 pm on 7/13 @ the home of Fred Lewis
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 7:50
Accepted by Randy Troiani, Jr., 2nd by Tom LoRusso
7/13/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:40 by Dave Kozlansky
15 members were in attendance
6/15 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Fred Lewis
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Durlam Lumber has not been paid by the state yet. Fred will continue to check on this to make sure payment is received.
Conservation report accepted by Ray Spinosi, 2nd by Dana DeLeo
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Paid $25 free tournament fee for Chris Gruszkiewicz & Scott Constantini (Lake Henry)
Paid $40 to D7 for not sending a member to Oneida tournament on 6/18
Collected $14 for trophies from Lake Henry tournament
Gary Grochowski still owes $100 for tickets
Ending balance is $1450.92
Treasurer’s report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Randy Troiani, Sr.
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
All tournaments & point standings have been updated on the web-site
Fred noted that we had zero dead fish after the first 3 tournaments
Our first open bass tournament will be on 7/30 @ Lake Carey
Tournament report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Dana DeLeo
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting was held on 7/11
Club owes D7 $40 for not sending club member to 6/18 Oneida tournament
TBF patches are for sale 1 for $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
Next D7 tournament is 10/1 @ Oneida Lake
Wayne County Bassmasters will be holding a benefit tournament for Jamie Park on 7/22 @ Lake Henry
Luzerne County Bassmasters will hold open tournament @ Harvey’s Lake on 7/23
Just Fishin MDA adult/child benefit tournament will be held 7/30 @ Lake Winola
Next state meeting will be held on 8/27
Collected money for prize drawing to be held @ state meeting on 8/27
($5.00 paid by Scott Domozych, Randy Troiani Sr., Jason Kiss, Dana DeLeo, Scott Constantini, Ray Spinosi, Chris Gruszkiewicz, Mark Gruszkiewicz, Marco Troiani, Dave Kozlansky, & Fred Lewis)
D7 gave entry money back to 2 anglers not able to attend D7 Oneida tournament due to their homes flooding and 1 due to health reasons
D7 donated $200 to Jamie Park fund
Next D7 meeting is 9/12
D7 overview accepted by Brian Lynott, 2nd by Fred Lewis
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:34 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Chris Gruszkiewicz, 2nd by Greg Hall
8/22/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:10 by Dave Kozlansky
7 members were in attendance
7-13 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Pete Topa
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Collected $11 trophy money from White Oaks tournament
Collected $262 from Lake Care open bass tournament for 2007 state team fund
Paid $55 for TBF raffle
Paid $25 for Travis Swartwood 2007 free tournament entry (Prompton Dam)
Collected $15 trophy money from Prompton Dam Tournament
Ending balance $1713.92 ($459.83 for conservation/$262 for 2007 state team)
Gary Grochowski still owes $100 for tickets
$50 from D7 conservation still not received
Treasurer’s report accepted by Pete Topa, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
No update at this time
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Prompton results were read and are available on the web-site
Fred had mentioned we only had 1 dead fish so far this year
We had 22 boats fish our first open bass tournament @ Lake Carey $262 collected for the club
Tournament report accepted by Pete Topa, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
There was no meeting for August
Next meeting will be 9/12
Next district tournament will be 10-1 @ Oneida Lake, counts as 1st tournament for 2007
D7 overview accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Fred Lewis
Next meeting is 7:00 pm 9/21 @ Whistle’s
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:00 pm
Accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
9/2106
Meeting called to order @ 7:08 by Dave Kozlansky
8 members were in attendance
8/22 minutes were read
Minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Pete Topa
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Collected $7 trophy money from Loughborough tournament, $15 from Lake Carey
Paid $25 free entry fee for Greg Hall (Lake Carey)
Ending balance is $1710.92
Treasurer’s report accepted by Pete Topa, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
No update
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
All tournament results & points are updated as of this meeting
Lake Carey results were read
Oneida tournament will be 9/24
Next open bass tournament will be 10/8 @ Lake Wallenpaupack
Tournament report accepted by Pete Topa, 2nd by Jason Kiss
D7 overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting was held on 9/12
Next district tournament will be held 10-1 @ Oneida Lake
3 district tournament format will remain in effect for 2007 season
Regional format will take place in 2008
Voted Cayuga Lake (7-1) & Lake Wallenpaupack (9-16) as club’s choice for 2007 district tournaments
Luzerne County Bassmasters will hold Toys for Tots tournament 11-12 on Harvey’s Lake
D7 will hold party @ December meeting
Next district meeting is 10-10
D7 overview accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Mark Gruszkiewicz
Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Dave Kozlansky @ 8:07
Accepted by Randy Troiani, 2nd by Scott Constantini
10/26/06
Meeting called to order @ 7:10 by Dave Kozlansky
10 members were in attendance
9-21 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Fred reported an extra $75 in the treasury due to members not using their free $25 tournament entry fee
Received $50 check from district for conservation project
Collected the following trophy money: $5 Oneida Lake, $10 Lake Wallenpaupack
Ending balance $1725.92 ($262 for 2007 state team, $459.83 for conservation)
Treasurer’s report accepted by Scott Constantini, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Randy Troiani to check with Durlam Lumber to see if they reimbursed by the State for the lumber for the Prompton Dam project
Fred is going to check on the status of the pickerel tournaments for next year due to the impending rule change
Conservation report accepted by Randy Troiani, Sr. 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
Dave Kozlansky went over State final results, no D7 anglers advanced
Our club open on Lake Wallenpaupack was cancelled due to lack of participation
Next club open to be held 11/5 on Harvey’s Lake
Tournament report accepted by Randy Troiani, Sr 2nd by Marco Troiani
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
Meeting was held 10-10
The 2 district tournaments next year will be Lake Wallenpaupack & Oneida Lake, dates to still be determined
The angler/co-angler format will be voted on
Club voted to have 4 man team tournament for 2007
Luzerne County Bassmasters will hold an open tournament @ Harvey’s Lake on 11/12
Feed a Friend benefit tournament to be held 10/29 on Harvey’s Lake
District will have a “casting kids” type event for 2007
Next state meeting is 11/5/06
All D7 officers will remain the same for 2007 unless opposed
Next D7 meeting will be 11/14
D7 will have the pick for the 2007 Eastern Regional
FLW/National guard shirts & hats were handed out to (Ray Spinosi, Marco Troiani, Dave Kozlansky, Fred Lewis, Scott Constantini, Tom LoRusso, Jason Kiss, Scott Domozych, Mark Gruszkiewicz, Randy Troiani Sr. and Randy Troiani Jr.
2 FLW patches were given to Ray Spinosi
Voted Dale Price & Tony Calabro in as new members for 2007
2007 dues collected (Dave Kozlansky $55, Dale Price $55, Scott Constantini $55, Randy Troiani Sr. $55, Randy Troiani Jr. $15, Jason Kiss $55, Ray Spinosi $55, Marco Troiani $55, Mark Gruszkiewicz $55, Fred Lewis $55, Tom LoRusso $55, Scott Domozych $55)
Collected money for patches & decals (Fred Lewis $10 for 4 patches, Scott Domozych $5 for 2 patches, Mark Gruszkiewicz $9 for 2 patches/2 decals, Scott Constantini $5 for 1 patch/1 decal, Marco Troiani $5 for 1 patch/1 decal, Randy Troiani Sr. $2 for 1 decal
Collected the following money for the 11/5 state meeting raffle (Scott Domozych $5, Dave Kozlansky $5, Randy Troiani Sr $5, Jason Kiss $5, Frew Lewis $5, Mark Gruszkiwicz $5, Kevin Walsh $5, Tom LoRusso $5, Scott Constantini $5)
Next meeting will be 11/19 @ 11 am @ the home of Fred Lewis
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 8:27 by Dave Kozlansky
Motion accepted by Marco Troiani, 2nd by Fred Lewis
11/19/06
Meeting called to order @ 11:31 by Dave Kozlansky
12 members were in attendance
10/26 minutes were read
minutes accepted by Fred Lewis 2nd by Kevin Walsh
Treasurer’s report by Fred Lewis
Ending balance is $1459.59 ($509 for conservation, $474 for 2007 state team)
Collected $695 for 2007 dues
Paid out $840 for 2007 dues
Collected $45 for 11/5 state mtg. raffle
Collected $212 for Harvey’s Lake open bass tournament
Paid out $380.33 for trophies
Collected 2007 dues ($55 Kevin Walsh, $55 Greg Hall, $55 Chris Gruszkiewicz, $55 Dana DeLeo, $55 Brian Lynott
Report accepted by Mark Gruszkiewicz, 2nd by Jason Kiss
Conservation report by Fred Lewis
Randy Troiani, Sr. reported that Durlam Lumber did received the check for the State for the Prompton Dam project lumber
Report accepted by Jason Kiss, 2nd by Randy Troiani, Jr.
Tournament report by Fred Lewis
All tournaments have been completed for 2006
2006 Mr. Bass is Dave Kozlansky
2006 Lunker of the year winner was Kevin Walsh
State Team representatives will be Dave Kozlansky, Mark Gruszkiewicz, Fred Lewis, Randy Troiani, Kevin Walsh & Scott Domozych
Voted on 2007 tournament locations
Candlewood Lake 14 votes
Oneida Lake 13 votes
Lackawanna Lake 12 votes
Loughborough Lake 12 votes
White Oaks 11 votes
Wallenpaupack 10 votes
Greenwood 10 votes
Keuka 10 votes
Harvey’s Lake 10 votes
Cayuga Lake 8 votes
Lake Carey 5 votes (1st alternate)
Belmont Lake 5 votes (2nd alternate)
Report accepted by Kevin Walsh, 2nd by Brian Lynott
D7 meeting overview by Dave Kozlansky
State Classic & Mr. Bass event locations now decided by the State
State Secretary position is still open for 2007
Youth Classis will be 9/1-9/2 on the Chesapeake Bay
TBF/FLW will be issuing 1 grant to each state in 2007 for conservation
Black Bass Workshop will be held 5/4-5/5 on Lake Erie
The owner/owner rider/rider format will be in place for 2008
FLW championship will possibly be @ the 3 rivers area for 2007
2007 state meetings will be held on 2/4, 5/6, 8/12 & 11/11
Report accepted by Fred Lewis, 2nd by Tom LoRusso
Miscellaneous
Brian Lynott reported he is looking to revamp our web-site for 2007
FLW/National Guard shirts/hats were given to the following: Dana DeLeo, Greg Hall, Kevin Walsh, Brian Lynott, Chris Gruszkiewicz, & Roy Howarth
2 patches were given to Chris Gruszkiewicz
Brian Lynott paid $5 for 1 decal/1 patch
Fred Lewis mentioned he had purchased new tournament software for 2007
Voted on 2007 officers
Conservation Office: Fred Lewis
Treasurer: Jason Kiss
Secretary: Scott Domozych
Tourn. Director: Fred Lewis
Vice-President: Brian Lynott
President: Dave Kozlansky
Motion to adjourn meeting was made @ 1:36 by Dave Kozlansky
Accepted by Tom LoRusso, 2nd by Scott Constantini