The Idaho Bass Federation (TIBF) meeting Minutes Thursday, September 16, 2010, 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 and SRBM; Don Boeger-IBM; Tony Shuyler-IBM; Tom Horrace-SRBM; and on teleconference, Kurt Campbell-Walleye Unlimited

Treasurer Report-Tammy Shuyler

  • Treasurer Report
  • August-meeting minutes approved.
  • Fish and Game tags were ordered and should be received by F&G Friday.

Youth Report-John Lancaster (Bruce Flesher presented in John’s absence)

  • Youth nomination is being sought. John Lancaster will not be running again.
  • Idaho Youth Championship rescheduling-Topic tabled pending further discussion.  Rescheduling is considered in order to coincide with State Team product ordering, etc.

Conservation Report-Steve Jones (Bruce Flesher presented in Steve’s absence)

  • Bruce reports there will be a Lake Lowell round table discussion Sept. 25-26-27.  This is invitation only which Bruce and Steve Jones will be attending.  Public is invited but is only to observe the discussion only, no comments will be accepted. 

Communication Report-Steve Day

  • Steve is seeking TIBF member photos for upcoming banquet slide show.  Please email or notify Steve you have pics to share. 
  • 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

  • Go to www.idahobassfed.com for qualifier tournament application and rules.  Applications are also available at Western Marine, Tristate Marine and Howards Tackle.
  • East Qualifiers are done, final North Qualifiers scheduled for Sept. 18-19 on Hayden Lake and final South Qualifier will occur Sept. 25-26 on CJ Strike. 
  • TIBF is seeking all TBF member clubs feedback regarding Angler allocation for State Team at Divisionals.  Only a couple member clubs have provided their choice of allocation.  There are 12 spots available on State Team.  One plan is to guarantee 1 spot per division and balance of spots be determined by division participation.  Final decision yet to be made.  Tabled pending further input from majority of member clubs of which there are ten.
  • 2010 Scales of Justice tournament is scheduled for September 18, 2010, at CJ Strike Res.  Volunteers are currently being sought for this event.  Go to idahobassfed.com for application and additional information contact Linda Williams (577-4832) or Sara Hudson (577-4814) of ACJCS.

Old Business

  • Member dues renewal incentive-Bruce has learned the incentive no longer available.  However, membership renewal deadline is December 31 and all club efforts to submit renewals by deadline will be appreciated.   A motion was made and approved to eliminate the $5.00 late fee.
  • Banquet proceeds:  Bruce is seeking feedback from clubs regarding the banquet proceeds.  How shall we split the proceeds:  Youth, Conservation or State Team?   IBM voted to allocate funds from Banquet to State Team. IBA voted to allow no more than 10% of banquet proceeds allocated to State Team.  Another plan is to hold a State Team fundraising tournament perhaps the day following IBM Snow Bowl but IBM not willing to relinquish Snow Bowl.  They would allow TIBF to take over the Jack N Jill Tournament.  Still discussion to hold tournament imbedded with the IBM Snow Bowl.  Discussion tabled with Bruce seeking additional club input.

New Business

  • TIBF Officer Elections upcoming-Member clubs are requested to discuss member interest in officer positions.  Elected positions are President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer.  Nominations from clubs should be brought to October meeting.

2010 TIBF Banquet planning

  • Date:  November 20, 2010
  • Location:  Hilton Garden Inn, Boise
  • No host bar open at 5:00pm.; Dinner start 6:00pm
  • Major Raffle Prize:  Fortex 80lb. Minkota 24 Volt Trolling Motor.
  • New!  Tammy to order credit card machine from Key Bank. 
  • Reminder!  Member clubs are asked to start seeking raffle and auction donation items.  A $500 donation will be rewarded with free membership and two meals. 
  • Hilton charges a $100 set up fee for bar.
  • Banquet tickets now available and for sale by TIBF member clubs.  Ticket prices will be $45 pp.  Additional $58 FLW & TIBF dues can be paid voluntarily with raffle tickets awarded for advance payment of dues.
  • Same menu planned but changes can be readily made.
  • No other charges for the banquet room.
  • Hilton will supply audio-visual equipment.  Steve Day will provide projector for small fee to TIBF.
  • There is one comp room for a guest speaker.
  • Guest speaker:  Gabe Bolivar.  Gabe will receive paid hotel room, 2 meals and travel expense reimbursement from TIBF.  New!  Steve Day will obtain and publish a Bio for Gabe.
  • New!  Review Steve Jones post-banquet suggestions provided to Bruce following 2009 Banquet.

 

Meeting adjourned 8:20pm.

 

 

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