FMO Steering Committee Meeting
7 Feb.2006
Chairperson Bill Wilson opened the meeting with 8 members in
attendance.
VP Villa passed around a copy of the FMO flyers that gave a
description of the FMO along with the existing and new sponsors.
The cutoff date for any new sponsors is now
Gary Dykeman suggested that The
Bank of
Tim Martinex reported that all the
necessary insurance forms have been filled out and will be sent to
More discussion followed concerning the fees
Bill requested the FMO Steering Committee meet at
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In the absence of Pres. Lind, VP Villa called the meeting to
order with 14 members and 2 guests present.
The guests were Tom Eyman and
Jerry Moldenhauer.
Secretarys Report: The Secretary read the
minutes from the Jan. meeting. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Secretarys Report-motion carried.
Treasurers Report: Bill Wilson read the Treasurers Report. The
club has $1990.55 in its Treasury. A motion was made and seconded to accept the
Treasurers report-motion carried.
Tournament Directors Report: The Tournament Director
reported that all members must have their 2006 insurance paid up prior to
fishing any tournaments. He also reported that all the necessary insurance
papers have been returned for the out-of-state tournaments and for The FMO.
There was some discussion about the fees Larimer Cty. is
charging the club. In order not to be charged a "special events fee"
the club must have fewer than 12 boats at any one tournament. However, the club
is going to have to pay the special events fee for The FMO.
Conservation Directors Report: Eric Bergersen
reported that DOW appreciated the work CBC menbers
did at Horsetooth Res. on 28 Jan. rebuilding bass habitats. Eric also reported
that
Old Business: FMO Steering Committee Chairperson Bill Wilson
reported on the addition of new sponsors to The FMO and should any CBC members
have any sponsors lined up, the cutoff date for a commitment from those
sponsors is 7 march 2006. Gary Dykeman
is checking into hats being given out to the first 18 teams that sign up for
The FMO.
Eric Bergersen again suggested
that CBC write a letter to The DOW requesting the re-instatementof
the 15" LMB size limit at Horsetooth. Much discussion followed.
Casting Kids: Mike Hubbard reported
that there will be a Casting Kids Event at the boat show on 18 and
Club Classic: Merritt Res. Valentine
Federation BOD Meeting: Jeff Colwell read the meeting
minutes from the 1st Qtr. BOD meeting held at Bass Pro Shops on 21 Jan. 2006.
There were more negative aspects about TBF/FLW than positive ones and the
general feeling among The CBF is to stay with BASS. A very interesting
discussion followed.
Website:VP Villa discussed the new website.
New Business: The subject of a club logo was discussed. VP
Villa passed around
examples 2 different logos he came up with. VP Villa asked for
suggestions from members.
It was decided by the membership that Sportscasters would be
the location for the remainder of the club's winter meetings.
Bill Wilson reported that Sportsmans
Warehouse would be donating money/gift certificates to the club's tournaments.
A swap meet will be held on 2 April at The American Eagle
building at The Ranch.
Following the regular business meeting, one of the guests,
Tom Eyman gave a most interesting and informative
talk on the maintenance and care of reels. For the benefit of those members not
at the meeting that would require his services, he can be reached at: Backlash
Rod and Reel
970-532-2213
970-674-1405
There being no further business before the club, a motion
was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting-motion carried.
A raffle followed the meeting.
Secretary: G.McCambridge