Good Ole Boys
Junior Bassmasters
Home of the 2009-2010 CLUB TEAM Champions, the 2010 Connecticut Divisional Qualifier & 2009 Divisional Qualifier
2010 Connecticut Div. Qualifier 2009 / 2010 CLUB TEAM Champions 2009 Canadian Div. Qualifier
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Junior Bassmasters Home of the 2009-2010 CLUB TEAM Champions, the 2010 Connecticut Divisional Qualifier & 2009 Divisional Qualifier
2010 Connecticut Div. Qualifier 2009 / 2010 CLUB TEAM Champions 2009 Canadian Div. Qualifier
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JUNIOR CLUB SPONSORS ARE LISTED BELOW
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Date: Tuesday evening, February 24, 2009. Time: The meeting was opened at 7PM by our clubs president for 2009, Mitchell Jones. President's Report: Mitchell Jones opened the meeting by introducing his 2009 club officers & support staff. Mitchell asked them to say a few words about what their specific roles and responsibilities were for this year. Secretary’s Report: Matthew Mitchell reported on the minutes of the January meeting which was held briefly at the beginning of and during our Club Banquet on January 18, 2009. Matthew also discussed some of the events and activities that took place during the banquet. Treasurer’s Report: Dustin Robinson reported that 13 members had signed up so far for 2009 and that our treasury had a total of $1,840 in the bank. Tournament Director’s Report: Our TD, Ryan Friscia reported the G.O.B.' s 2009 Junior Club Tournament schedule as follows; INNER-CLUB SCHEDULE: Saturday, May 9, 2009 (boat-paper) at Oneida Lake from 7AM until 12AM. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 (boat-paper) at Onondaga Lake from 6PM to 9PM. Saturday, June 6, 2009 (boat-paper) at Onondaga Lake from 7AM until 12AM. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 (boat-paper) at Oneida Lake from 6PM until 9PM. FEDERATION SCHEDULE: Club Team Championship on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Onondaga Park (Lake Park Marina) from 6AM until 1PM. World Federation Qualifier on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Oneida Lake (Oneida Shores) from 6AM until 1PM. Junior/Partners Tournament on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Oneida Lake (Oneida Shores) from 6AM until 1PM. Youth Director’s Report: Jeff Edgarton reported that BASS has unfortunately decided to eliminate CastingKids competition for the future due to the struggling economic conditions but strongly encouraged the individual clubs and Federation Nation to continue the program. Jeff also had door prizes at the meeting that were awarded to our members. Trevor Parker and Coty Atkinson each won a left-handed baitcasting reel that was donated by our senior club member, Paul Hudson. Jeff noted that we had a few new members at the meeting. Jeff also explained how we obtained our tournament fishing shirts, and asked that members continue to bring in monies collected from the bottle and can drives. Jeff also discussed the 3 NY State tournaments for 2009, including the Junior/Partners tournament, and that this is the only tourney where the junior pays the full entry fee and Jeff also mentioned why its necessary to compensate the boaters with money for fuel, insurance etc. for all the other tournaments, Jeff also mentioned that all club members need to complete and turn-in their Medical forms for 2009 and that he will bring in the necessary paperwork at the next meeting. BOATER SAFETY COURSE was discussed and everyone 10 year old or older must be certified as early as possible in 2009. Fund-Raising Committee: Jeff asked for new fund raising ideas for 2009 and the need behind the funds. Vern Robinson has a “Fund-Raising” board that will be shown at each meeting. This board will highlight which members are participating in community programs and contributing dollars. This board will show who is eligible to receive money towards their fishing entry fees for 2009. Sponsorship Committee: Jeff asked members to consider volunteering for this committee. Club sponsors and their donations are needed and we need some new club members to join Ryan Friscia and Dustin Robinson so this group can go out and solicit local businesses in the area. Meeting adjourned: 8PM. |
