October 18,
2001 MEETING MINUTES
The regular membership of the Idaho State B.A.S.S.
Federation was called to order by Vice President James Raitter at 7:30 P.M. at
the Tri State Marine. There were
11 officers, representatives and guests
present.
The minutes of
September 2001 were approved as written.
TREASURY
REPORT: The
Treasurer reported a balance of $13,356.95 of which $0 is Conservation ; $2811.40
in the Lake Lowell fund, $105.64 Youth; $7636.00 State Team and $3997.13 in
Operating Funds. Treasury report was approved.
INTRODUCTIONS
AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: no guests were introduced:
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
YOUTH: Youth Director LARRY
RAGANIT was not present and did not report.
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The
Youth Director next year will be going to the National Championship.
CONSERVATION: Conservation Officer STEVE
SPICKELMIER reported:
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The
Conservation Officer next year will be going to the Classic.
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The
ban on tournament fishing on federal waters is on hold and the government is
putting together a team to study to situation.
We still don’t know if we can have tournaments on Lake Lowell next year
or not. The people at the refuge are
asking about the handicapped dock project.
Steve told them that we won’t put any more time or money into Lake
Lowell until we know if we will be allowed to hold tournaments there.
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Steve
mentioned a new web site at: www.bassfan.com. This website follows the various
professional tournament trails and has news about tournaments and pros.
TOURNAMENT
DIRECTOR:
Tournament director J.C. WORTHEN reported:
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Tournament
date setting meeting will be Nov. 8 at Tri State Marine.
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Any
tournaments held in Oregon next year will need to have permits. If the tournament is under 24 boats, only a
permit from the county sheriff will be required. If over 24 boats, permits from fish and game and the marine board
are still required.
COMMUNICATION: Communication Officer JAMES
RAITTER reported:
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Newsletter
is almost ready; James has three more pages to fill. He hopes to have it at the printer by next Monday.
OLD BUSINESS:
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Banquet is coming up Jan. 19 at the Elks in
Caldwell.
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B.A.S.S. sent us some information about a Federation
Alliance for Federation Sponsors. It
talked about what we would get from the sponsors and what they expect from us
if we sign the agreement. We will vote
on approving the contract at next month’s meeting.
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Some motions were made concerning the State Team
member that has been asked to return the Regional Qualifier expense money. He sent a letter by FAX to the Federation
saying that he intends to pay us back and that he isn’t happy that we filed
suit against him.
o
After discussion, a motion was made and passed to
continue the suit unless he pays all the money back or at least signs a
contract that specifies a payback schedule.
o
Another motion was made and passed to offer him a
contract to pay back the Federation in 3 payments of $300 and the 4th
with the remainder of the money.
NEW BUSINESS:
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Nominations
for next year’s Federation officers are:
o President: Dusty Womack
o Vice President: Steve
Burk, JC Worthen
o Secretary/Treasurer: Steve Day
There being no more new business, Vice President
Raitter reminded all that the next meeting would be on Nov. 15. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Secretary
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