The Idaho Bass Federation (TIBF) meeting Minutes Thursday, September 15, 2011, 7:00pm.

 

            The TIBF September monthly meeting was brought to order 7:00pm. at Western Marine, Nampa, Idaho. Those in attendance were:  Bruce Flesher, President; Tammy Shuyler, Secretary-Treasurer; Steve Day-Communications; Brian Ashton-Youth Director; Mark Roberts-IBA; Beverly Roberts-IBA; Roger Shelltrown-Snake River Bassmasters; Phone-Kurt Campbell-MVBM & Walleye

 

Secretary-Treasurer Report-Tammy Shuyler

  • Treasurer Report
  • August meeting minutes approved.

Youth Report-Brian Ashton

  • High School Fishing-Bruce announced a plan to contact each Idaho School District to encourage student participation in HS fishing events. It has been determined one reason for lack of participation is that SD believed they would need to fund the event which is not the case.  Contacts with SD should dispel that assumption and fully explain how youth may participate without cost to the State. A concerted effort will be made to jointly contact SD Supers perhaps at a joint meeting.
  • Future Fishing Foundation-Hooked on Fishing, not Drugs.  Discussion by Bruce and members attending regarding this organization and its promotion of “Hooked on Fishing, not Drugs.”
  • Idaho Sportsman Show-Deadline to enter is November. A decision needs to be made by TIBF to participate in show. Discussion ensued regarding adequate member volunteers to man the booth and concern there is not sufficient bodies to do so.  It was suggested that booth event be planned to minimize need for multiple volunteers and less labor intensive.

Conservation Report-Steve Jones Absent.  Bruce reported in his stead.

  • Bruce recently met with ISCAC.  All affiliated groups have jointly decided to develop a position statement for ISCAC.
  • Now available are “Let US Recreate Lake Lowell” stickers.  Several clubs have them available to sell to members.  Additional locations for sticker purchase are Howards Tackle Shoppe, Idaho Water Sports and Western Marine.  A portion of sticker sales proceeds will go to future legal defense fund as need arises.
  • State Team conservation participation-Discussion regarding State Team volunteer requirement on conservation projects.  A suggestion was made that member funds be withheld pending completion of the volunteer requirement. Item tabled without pending further Member input and discussion.

Communication Report-Steve Day

  • Steve Day is offering a service to TIBF member clubs to create and maintain club websites. Cost annually $100.   Steve still needs Idaho Basshunter information in order to complete their website.
  • Members can go to TIBF website http://www.idahobassfed.com for all updates and information.
  • TIBF members have free ad space available on website.

Tournament Report-Bruce Flesher

  • Qualifier update:  East qualifier schedule is complete.  Last two North qualifiers have been delayed to October.  The South last remaining qualifiers are in September. 

Old Business

  • 2012 Northwest Divisional planning-Mountain Home is location for 2012 NW Divisional tournament on May 6-11, 2012.  Tournament launch from the Air Base Ramp.   Bruce still working out costs and details for rooms.  City of Mountain Home leaders advise they have had a positive response from sponsors who Bruce expect to have on board in support of the event. Bruce suggested that the High School Championship be held May 12 with National Guard event May 13 since TBF equipment would be onsite to facilitate all three events.
  • President expense-Voted and approved $240 annual budget for administrative expenses incurred by President and Board.
  • Compensation for Idaho State team alternate-President and Conservation Officer are automatically listed as alternates. An alternate fund should be established.  One suggestion has been to increase the qualifier fee.  Bruce will discuss with qualifier participants seeking their input.  Item tabled pending further input and discussion.
  • TIBF By-law changes-Tabled for majority vote due to inadequate numbers of attendees at September meeting. Bruce will email all club representatives for Yes/No vote.  Non-response to his email will be noted as a Yes vote.   A 2/3 majority vote is required to vote in the by-law changes. 

New Business

  • 2012 Combined Qualifier Events-IBFN has approached TIBF to discuss consolidating the Qualifier events beginning 2012. All present were in favor of further discussion and collaboration with IBFN to combine the events.  This move will reduce tournament permits and encourage participation by fisherman interested in fishing both organizations. 
  • Brad Perkins/Dry Creek Outfitters Sponsorship-Bruce recognized Brad Perkins for his dedicated and exemplary sponsorship of the bass fishing community including support of the TBF Idaho State Team and Dry Creek Open Tournament.  Bruce wishes to return the favor and honor Brad’s dedication to the bass fishing community. 
  • 2012 TIBF Banquet Planning-Need to establish cost for ticket.  Past tickets have included cost for meal, one major raffle prize ticket and 20 raffle tickets. A menu selection has been requested from the hotel. A decision will also need to be made regarding major raffle prize and which to use for the prize of the items that TIBF currently has in its inventory:  Hummingbird 798 Sidefinder or Trolling Motor.  Item tabled for next meeting. 

 

Meeting adjourned 8:40pm.

Submitted by Tammy Shuyler

 

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