June 23, 2010 Meeting Minutes

The second meeting for the Banks Lake Bass Club was held at Tom's house. The meeting began at 7:10 PM and adjourned at 7:45 PM.  Attending were Tom Melowitz, Dana Ingalls and Bill Hancock. 

Treasurer’s Report:  Bill Hancock reported a current balance of $215.45 in the club treasury.  Outstanding bills are $96 for 2001 permits and $143 for the 2010 Banks Lake Open Plaques for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Big Fish.  The $143 includes a $50 fee for an order less than $300 which we can avoided in future years.  We also have received one entry for $150 for the Banks Lake Open.

Minutes:  The minutes as posted on the Internet for 7/28/2009 were approved.

Federation Report:  There will be a BASS Federation Nation meeting in September.  Bill should attend.

Tournament Report:  The first club tournament was won by Doug Jorgensen.  Congratulations to Doug.  The next club tournament is Saturday 8/14/2010. Since we will holding a raffle after the NW Bass weigh in the weigh in for the club tournament will be moved to 2:00 pm at Coulee Playland.  The dates for the 2011 club tournaments are on the Tournament Page.  Tom and Dana fished the Qualifier at Pot Holes on the last week end.  Ken Day, the President, did a great job.  It was timely, well organized and well done.  Bill said he would fish next year.  There were 30 boaters and 24 non boats.  5 boaters fished by themselves each day. The same thing will happen at the next Qualifiers. Pairings of boaters and non boaters for entry is not required.

Banks Lake Open:  We have received one entry so far.  NW Bass will provide the weigh in Services.  Tom has received several raffle prizes so far.  KGM custom baits will provide swim baits.  Nixon's and Sniper Lures have been contacted for raffle prizes.  Dana and Bill will contact local merchants for raffle prizes.  Tom will provide a letter explaining the Banks Lake Bass club and the raffle.  We agreed that starting in 2011 one half of the money raised at the Banks Lake Open would go towards a Scholarship to the local High School.  Bill is going to contact the high school.  Tom will also provide a payout matrix for the Banks Lake Open.  Bill is going to find Raffle Tickets.

Old Business:  No old Business.

New Business:  John Walech was formally voted in as a new member subject to receiving his $50 dues.  We have at least 3 individuals that have expressed an interest in joining the club next year in order to fish the Bass Qualifiers, Kevin Jones, Andy Smith and Rick Innocenti.  Dana indicated that there are a few other individuals that my join, Captain Bronson and Curt Huisman. 

Next Meeting:  The next meeting will be next year (probably Tom's house).