Minutes of September 14, 2007 Federation meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Tony Going. All Board Members were in attendance.
The following chapters were not in attendance: Bass Assassin Six; Bass Kickers; Berkley; Bladerunners; Cumberland County; Garden State; Hawg Stickers; Lake Hopatcong; New Jersey Bass Anglers; Northern New Jersey Bassmasters; Predators; Sunrise; Super Six; Swimming River; Tightline; Tri-State; Woods and Water.
The Minutes from the July 13, 2007 Federation meeting were read by Recording Secretary Nick Angiulo. The minutes were accepted via motion/second.
The Treasury Report was read by Treasurer John Carlone. The report was accepted via motion/second.
The Tournament Report was given by Tournament Director Al Purdy. Al stated that the Team Tournament results have been posted on the website. He apologized for the delay, which was based on computer/file problems. He stated that the 2008 Tournament Schedule was being finalized. He had Recording Secretary Angiulo read the proposed schedule, which is:
May 4 – Susquehanna Flats, MD
May 18 – Lake Lillinonah, CT
July 20 – Delaware River, NJ
September 7 – Greenwood Lake, NJ
October 6 – Lake Hopatcong, NJ
President Going emphasized that all locations and dates were still tentative pending the securing of permits.
Member Joe Poms inquired about the Team Tournament. President Going responded that the dates of the team tournament were tentatively June 26 and June 27. He stated that the membership could select either Lake George or Lake Champlain (out of Ticonderoga). A role call vote was taken and the results were 18 votes for Lake Champlain; 4 votes for Lake George; and 2 abstentions.
Executive Officer Forest Honeywell stated that juniors Nicholas Goebel and Joe Morse recently competed in the TBF Junior National Championship in Arkansas in conjunction with the Forrest Wood Cup. He indicated that Joe finished first in the 15-18 age group and Nicholas was third in the 11-14 age group. He also said the event was very professionally held with each youth fishing with a professional and being brought up on stage for the weigh-ins. Forest also asked that the $500 donated by the Federation to the youth for the event be taken from the General Fund. There were no objections to this request.
President Going stated that the Board is looking into a new scale system that will help automate/speed up the weigh-in/payout process. He stated the Board has contacted the TBF to see what types of systems are available and the costs of such systems. Tony indicated that the Federation has two other scales that could be sold. He also stated that monies collected from the sales of various items (trolling motors/gps units/rods/etc.) would go towards the purchase of the new system.
Secretary Bruce Stovall talked about the Reel to Reel magazine and stated he had advertisement flyers. He mentioned that the ad prices on the flyers are from last year, and probably would not change but has not yet confirmed this with Mike Kozub. The ads need to be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than the end of October. Also, Joe Poms stated that clubs should submit articles and photos as soon as possible, and Tony stated that without an ad, a club would be assessed $50.
Tony stated that nominations for Vice President, Secretary and Executive Officer were needed. Mike Hart was nominated by the floor for Vice President; Bruce Stovall was nominated by the floor for Secretary; and Forest Honeywell was nominated by the floor for Executive Officer. All nominations were seconded. Since there was no more than one nomination per office; Tony stated that a roll call vote was unnecessary and had Bruce Stovall cast one vote for each nominee to end the election process.
Forest stated that he would like to purchase 35TH anniversary Federation hats to commemorate the Federation’s 35TH year. There were no objections and it agreed that 288 such hats would be purchased.
Joe Poms stated that on August 26 the Federation participated in the Cure Search fundraiser for kids with cancer. The event was at the Starlight Tattoo Car Show. Joe stated that he ran an adult and kinds casting event to raise money, and collected $68. He thanked Forest and Dorothy Honeywell, and Bob Gilbert for their assistance. He also thanked Signs by Tomorrow for donating the sign, and Northern Bass Supply, J and K Fishing Specialties and Ramsey Outdoors for the tackle donations. Tony stated that the Federation would add an additional $200 donation to the $68 collected at the event.
The Bergen Bassmasters requested a $200 donation for holdings its 19TH outing for disabled kids. It indicated that pictures and an article would be submitted. Tony stated that it would receive the donation.
Tony indicated that TBF the Mid-Atlantic Division was scheduled for the end of September on the Nanticoke River in Delaware. Member John Milchanowski, Sr., stated that he had heard complaints that the Divisional was the same date as the Federation Nation Divisional. Tony stated that the TBF date has been set for a year.
A raffle for a pair of Solar Bat sunglasses, which collected $73, was won by Patty Purdy.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
Submitted by Nick Angiulo, Recording Secretary
