CBC
Meeting Minutes
Gambler Steakhouse
4 Oct. 2005
Pres. Lind called the meeting to order with 13 members and no guests present.
Secretarys Report: The secretary read the minutes from the Sept. meeting. A
motion was made and seconded to accept the secretarys report-motion carried.
Treasurers Report: In the absence of the treasurer Bret Vogel, Bill Wilson
reported that the club has $2198.34 in its treasurery. A motion was made and
seconded to accept the treasurers report-motion carried.
Tournament Directors Report: Tournament Director Tim Martinez reported that he
still has $122 to be deposited in the club's treasury.
Old Business: Bill Wilson, Chairperson of the FMO Committee, reported on the
positives and negatives of the last FMO Tournament. It was suggested in the
committee meeting that next year a bull horn be used to start boats off as every
year the number of boats increases and it is difficult for boaters to hear their
numbers called. Next years FMO Tournament will be held on the 5th and 6th of
Aug. 2006 at Horsetooth Res. Since 8 payouts were paid at last years FMO, it was
suggested that up to 12 be paid out this year depending on the number of boats
involved. Bill also reported that the FMO Committee is going to solicit more
sponsers with cash donations as opposed to merchandise donations so more places
can be paid out.
Casting Kids: Craig McMillin has an event set up at Sportsmans Warehouse on 15
Oct. at 10AM. Volunteers are needed.
4th Quarter BOD: CBC hosting the 4th Quarter BOD Meeting at Sportsmans Warehouse
on 19 Nov. 2005 at 12:00 noon. Blake Mulenbruck and Bill Wilson to help with
food. It was suggested that the flyer for next years FMO be available for
handout at the meeting.
Pres. Lind read an E-Mail from The Georgia Bass Federation requesting donations
for The Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Much discussion followed. The item was
tabled until the Nov. meeting.
2006 CBF Fees: The subject of how to raise money for the 2007 Divisionals was
discussed. CBF wants $10 per member by May of 2007. Much discussion followed.
Doug Johns made a motion to raise the club's dues by $5 a year for the years
2006 and 2007 for the express purpose of supporting the CBF's request and the
club's dues for the year 2008 would revert back to the present figure of $50 per
year. Motion seconded-motion carried.
DOW Appreciation Day: No report.
Website: Tournament results are posted on the website. Send any pictures you
want posted on the website to VP Villa.
Bill Wilson is Angler of the Year.
Jr. Bassmasters: VP Villa reported that 2 people have e-mailed him expressing an
interrest. 5 are needed.
New Business: End of the year raffle. Pres. Lind explained the format used. A
motion was made and seconded to keep the process the same-motion carried.
2005 Gerry Smith Sportsmanship Award Nominations: Ken Graham will supply the
trophy and come up with the qualifications for this award. Pres. Lind asked
members to come up with nominations for this award at next months meeting.
The Trout Award Nominations will be at next months meeting also.
Nominations for CBC Officers for 2006: Tournament Director: Tim Martinez and
Chris Kido-Treasurer: Bret Vogel-Secretary: G.McCambridge and Mike Hubbard-Youth
Director: Craig McMillin, Bill Wilson and Robert Ross.
2006 Lake Nominations: Mini Tournaments: Lone Tree, Johnstown Res, Boyd Lake,
Horsetooth, Chatfield and a bank mini at Louie Swifts Ponds.
Weekend Tournaments: Box Butte, Merritt Res. Pueblo Res. Horsetooth, Trinidad,
Angastora and Lathrop. There were 3 in state tournaments voted on and 1 out of
state. In state lakes are: Horsetooth, Pueblo and Lathrop. Out of state: Box
Butte.
There was more discussion as to the fees Larimer County wants to charge CBC for
tournaments. Boycotting the Larimer County Lakes was suggested. Pres. Lind read
a letter composed by Bill Wilson that would be sent by CBC to The Larimer County
Commissioners to protest the increase in fees, should the club so decide.
The Steering Committee will decide the location for the Classic. The Classic
Qualifiers nominated Cedar Bluffs, Merritt and Pueblo Res. for next years
Classic. VP Villa will call the Classic qualifiers who were absent at tonights
meeting to get other lake options.
Discussion was held as to whether to raise the amount of money a non-boater pays
a boater. It was decided to leave the amount the same but to encourage the
non-boater to add to the minimum.
It was also suggested to move the CBC meeting place to another location due to
the high noise level at The Gambler. Subject tabled till next meeting.
There being no further business before the club, a motion was made and seconded
to adjourn the meeting-motion carried-meeting adjourned.
A raffle followed the meeting.
Next meeting: 1 Nov 2005-Gamblers Steakhouse.
Secretary: G. McCambridge