Centennial Bass Club

04/07/2009

6:33 p.m. Meeting was called to order by President mike
Hubbard.

There were 21 members and 1 guest present.

Rich Tenze gave a presentation on Hobie kayaks for fishing.
Plans are for him to bring some of these to Lonetree on May 19th for
on the water demonstration.

New members voted in were Clay Cushman and Brian Spencer.

Secretary report for March was approved with a majority
vote.

There was not a Treasurer report given.

Tournament Director reported that all of the Larimer County
tournaments were good to go except for Douglas at this time.

Conservation – Bill Wilson spoke about taking care of
the fish we catch. Making sure your live well works properly, getting them back
into the water quickly. Suggestion was made to have a de-barb cutter and a
fizzer on your boat. Was also suggested that CBC have fizzer in the tournament
Directors possession.

FMO – Were 6 teams signed up at the present time.
Registration will go to general at 8:00 am Wednesday April 8th. B.W.
has a source for inexpensive patches to possibly put into the goody bags.

CAST – Bill Wilson has email to register someone to
fish. Raised approx. $475 from weekend at Bass Pro.

Jr. Bass – 18 members. State Championship is set for
Sept. 12 at Horsetooth. Age groups will be 11 – 14 and 15 – 18 to
qualify for divisionals. CBC is 7 yrs. old for the club.

1st tourney for club, April 18th at
FSWA. Volunteers to help were Frank, Mike, Steve B. Ryan and Perry.

May 2nd for the Larimer County Mentor at
Horsetooth, volunteers for boats, Ben Lind, Steve Burdick, Bill Wilson and Mike
Hubbard.

May 16th at Big Thompson Ponds- looking for
volunteers to help.

BOD – Mike and Steve attended. STQT off limit days
were set. Sunday June 7th will be allowed as an official pre-fish
day for this time.

Vote taken to present at the next BOD meeting for STQT
official days. CBC unanimous vote to have set 2-day practice and 3-day
tournament.

BASS – Mike Hubbard – Major changes, No more
Casting Kids, payouts at Divisionals, AD&D insurance. No more President
meetings or lodging expense at Classic. Live Internet coverage will continue.
Only have to pay Secondary Club dues if belong to two clubs. Federation will
continue to help Jrs. with expenses for Divisionals and money for State
tournament.

Lonetree dock is ordered. Installation will be afternoon of
April 18th. Those giving money for this project were –
Digital-Globe $1650, MHBP $500, Loveland Fishing Club $1000. B.W. is also
having signs made and getting them donated at cost.

Non-profit status – Our actual filing should be as a
Charitable Organization. Mike is continuing with this process.

General Fund accountability – No more fortuitous
spending. Expenditures should be approved by Steering Committee.  Frank gave a general outline for costs
involved with the Club website. A good deal at $170 per year.

New Business – Club voted to help Ben Lind with
expense for Divisionals. $100 was approved. Larimer County Expo. Thanks to all
volunteers. $182 was raised from swap meet and donations.

Gerald D. Smith award was presented to Bill Wilson.

Approved to pay for the permit for the FMO.

Approved $165 for consolation prizes for the Club Classic.

Meeting was adjourned by vote at 9:05 pm

Raffle followed. $125 winners were Bill Wilson and Gary
Dykeman.

Next Meeting will be held May 5th at JJ’s
following the Mini at Horsetooth.