Don Croghan

PO Box 580

Hudson, CO 80642

Phone 970-590-3583

Home Phone 303-929-0109

February 24, 2002

The Feburary 5th, 2002 meeting of the Centennial Bass Club was called to order at 7:00p.m.. There were 19 members and 5 guests present.

The secretary’s report was tabled until later in the meeting.

The treasurer’s report was submitted by Brett Vogel. The club has a checking balance of $1695.17.

Old Business

Pete Marshall, tournament director, updated the club regarding the Cedar Bluff Reservoir tournament that club will hold this summer. A Kansas Bass club is also holding at tournament at that time forcing Centennial Bass Club to use the secondary boat ramp. Pete is looking into getting permission to use the primary ramp or enrolling in the other tournament. Pete also needs a list of members who intend on participating in the 2001 Centennial Bass Club Classic and will be contacting members that qualified.

New members and guests were briefed on the classic qualifications.

The secretary’s report was read and accepted by the club.

Bill Wilson, Scott Sheldon and Mike Rossi (a friend of the club) discussed the “Anglers 4 Horsetooth” committee meeting with a Colorado Division of Wildlife officer. The DOW wants a good forage base started at Horsetooth. The DOW will wait 3 years to place the forage fish. The DOW bartered with the Wyoming DOW for shiners to be placed in Horsetooth. Other forage fish are spottail shiners from Bonny Reservoir and gizzard shad from Pruitt Reservoir. The forage fish are reproducing and doing well according to the committee members. Scott Sheldon has asked for an April 1st due date regarding answers to his questions regarding habitat improvement and structure placement. Horsetooth Reservoir is expected to be at full pool in two years. Mike Rossi added that the communication problems the club and committee members have had with the DOW in the past can be rectified and that if the DOW is to place cover in the reservoir in be in the form of large diameter trees with anchors. In conclusion, all of the committee members present at the luncheon left satisfied with what the DOW is currently working on and what the DOW plans on doing with the reservoir. Smallmouth Bass were last placed in Horsetooth in 1973.

Jeff Lindgren reported on the Casting For Kids event at Sportsman’s Warehouse in Loveland. 26 kids participated and it was a great success. Jeff is planning another event but doesn’t have a date yet. Jeff also thanked the members that volunteered.

Pete Marshall needs to have all members planning on being “boaters” insurance forms.

Scott discussed the club tournament format to the new members and guests.

Don Vaughn reported on the service for Manny Cordova. The $50.00 went to his memorial fund and the service was beautiful. Don asked that club members eat some dinners at the Lighthouse Restaurant at Horsetooth. Parking for the restaurant is free.

NEW BUSINESS

Doug Johns reported on the state federation meeting. He has forms and tournament rules for the state team qualifier in Missouri. The cost for the qualifier is $200 and $5.00 a day for big bass ($15). Any member planning on attending the qualifier needs to get enrollment form and is expected to have the $200 or $215 for Don Croghan by March 5th, 2002. Ken Harris at 719-676-2754 is the contact person for the event. Jeremy Montoya, Jeff Colwell, Pete Marshall, Doug Johns, Wes Hunt and Sean Solomon are anticipating participation. Each club is also expected to donate a $35 prize to the event. Doug will deal with it and have the club reimburse him.

There is a new team tournament organization called the Colorado Bass Anglers Association.

Frank Villa updated the club on the website. Meeting minutes will be put on the site. Frank is receiving e-mails from other club members around the state asking him permission to link to our website. Frank is requesting that club members send him e-mail information so he can send out urgent mails if necessary. Officers also need to submit photos of themselves and their e-mail addresses.

The second annual night team tournament is from 7:00p.m. to 7:00a.m. Non-B.A.S.S. members are not encourage to attend as they will not be covered by the insurance policy. Don Vaughn also stated the event will be even more fun than last year and more organized Payouts have not yet been established. Fees are $80 per boat and $100 per boat with big bass payout. Don is also looking for a horse trough to keep the fish in before weigh-in. The date of the event is 8-17-02. Adaytime tournament was also discussed and maybe planned in the future.

Pete Marshall asked how feasible it would be for the club to establish tournament dates for 2003 by October of 2002 in order to get permits early (his biggest concern regarded Cedar Bluffs in Kansas). The steering committee needs to meet in August to set lakes and dates for 2003. Pete also asked for better fish care and handling during tournaments.

Frank Vila was voted as the club photographer.

Sean Solomon has prints of a piece of art he has drawn and painted available. Contact him for more information.

Pete Marshall handed out lodging sheets for 2002.

Club members and guests were reminded that the March meeting will have a swap meet at 6:00p.m.

The final raffle of the year will be in April, 2002 - keep your ticket stubs.

The meeting was adjourned and a raffle followed.

Respectfully submitted,

Don Croghan, Secrataryal