Colorado BASS Federa= tion

1st Qtr. Board Meeti= ng

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Denver, CO

January 17, 2009

President Jay McMillan convened meeting at 1:10 pm

Quorum was established with representatives from DBM,= CO BM, Centl BM, MHBP, PPBM, SWBM, & RMBM=

Secretary’s Report :=

4Qtr 2009 Report was accepted as published on line.

Treasurer’s Report:

Larry Krueger presented the current report for First Quarter 2009, as of 1/16/2000 - please see separate report for complete det= ails

Highlights of the report include:

Minimal activity for first quarter 2009

Total Cash Balance as of 1/16/09

General Fund balance was $34,151.71=

2009 State Team balance was $10,009.08 (after split a= nd expenses)

Motion was made and second to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

Conservation Director’s Report

Todd Gentzel indicated th= at the Brush Hollow project is on hold until spring

Other highlights included

Carter Lake - Bait fish habitat finished spring 2008<= o:p>

Lone Tree - docks should be complete spring 2009 - CB= C, Loveland fishing club, and grants funding project

Any Club desiring a projects should contact Todd with requirements for 2009 budget

Need by March 2009 Meeting for budget purposes - high level information acceptable

Youth Director’s Report:

Joe Laverly reported the following:

There will be changes in 2009 to the programs

State Championship - generalized dollars for state championship will include all kids in the amount (13 boats - 12 qualifiers = and 1 defending champion)

Currently, the two existing Clubs (Denver and CBC) wi= ll have 6 qualifiers from each age group (12 in total per Club)

Each Club determines qualifiers

Total dollar amount, including fishing gear, food, and other items for just the Championship cost in 2008 was $2,200

Anticipated date for Championship is September 12, 20= 09 (Horsetooth & Pueblo)

Need to continue to grow number of kids participating= - would like 20-25 boats versus 13 boats today

Tournament Director’s Report:

Mike Hubbard was not present

It was reported the following updates to the 2009 Sta= te Team Qualifier

Grand Lake with Martin’s Landing as the host (w= eek of June 8, 2009)

Permit is done

Status of release boat was raised

BASS had not been contacted

Aware of issues in the past on releasing fish - will = get with Mike

Extending pre-fish period was also raised<= /span>

It is up to Mike Hubbard as TD

Can bring up in March 2009 meeting, if needed

Information and registration will be the same process= as last year - online CBF web page under VP / Tournament Director page

ALL DUES MUST BE CURRENT TO FISH (2 BASS DUES, CBF, A= ND CLUB)

Call Mike with any issues or suggestions

President’s Report:

Jay discussed the following items

Alliance contract - nothing has changed with sponsors= - Triton, Mercury, Lowrance, Motorguide and Optima

Obligates us to endorse their products

Drives the language in State Team Contract and related clothing attire

Has seen other states do well by going to other vendo= rs

Contract enabled Jay to make a deal with Nixon Marine= in WA to buy a boat and allow CBF to generate $5K in net proceeds

Nixon Marine is willing to do it again this year and = will work directly with Triton

$5K covers CBF operating costs

Exclusive contract - cannot sign with others

Alliance will supply the 2009 State Team Jerseys=

Skeeter is offering a membership type deal - % off of list price

Not sure what else is going on at the higher levels of BASS

Presentation should be made at the upcoming Classic meeting

Need to sign contract by EOM (originally requested signature by 12/15/2008)

Recommended CBF signs the Alliance contract again

Motion made and members approve and accept Alliance contract

BASS - continuing to make changes

Federation Nation has not been profitable ($180 -200K loss)

Casting Kids spends over $250K in shipping=

Don Cochran’s contract was not renewed

Mike Hubbard will be representing CBF at the Classic meeting

Tom Rixe from BASS will be presenting

Expect changes will occur at the Federation level

Contract extension for software for tournament scales=

Jay requested approval to sign contract with Taysys to continue contract for another year for $250 (includes updates and technical support)

Motion made and members approved continuing contract = for another year

STQT future format

Three formats have been presented and discuss at leng= th in prior meetings

Keep current format and two alternatives

Motion was made to keep the present STQT format for a three year period (2010, 2011, 2012 and can be reexamined during 2012)=

Motion was approved by six clubs (CBC, DBM, RMBM, SWB= M, PPM, and CO BM) and one voted no (MHBP)

State Dues - it was clarified even though BASS changed their date when annual dues are to paid, CBF is not making any changes in t= he due date

2009 State Team Update

Contracts need to be signed by members

WA is hosting in May and need to verify launch site a= nd reverify that there is no off-limits

Larry Triplett is working on a date for team meeting = and will provide it at March 2009 meeting

Sponsor programs for State Team Members

Jay will get a copy of the Lowra= nce program

Berkley and Quantum - expect Mike Hubbard will get mo= re information at Classic meeting

New Busines

Need all Clubs to provide tournament schedule to CBF = by March 2009

Larry Triplett indicated that he is working on develo= ping a sponsored tournament with a $5K guaranteed payout

$300 Team entry fee

Private or state event

Held in “off-peak” season - April or Octo= ber

Need input from Clubs on interest and potential numbe= r of boats - contact Larry Triplett for more information

Chris Douglas indicated that Southern Utes Open at Navajo will be in July

Colorado Bassmasters - ho= lding an open tournament on March 21 at Pueblo

90% payback

Entry fee $100 + $20

Go to their web-site for more information<= /span>

DBM indicated the following

Spring Classic at Bass Pro begins February 27 - Alton Jones and Brian Snowden will be in town

Jr BassMaster fundraiser will be March 7 & 8

CBC - Full Moon Open will be limited to 50 boats=

On-line registration

$150 per team

More information in next 30 days

Jay indicated the coats for Jr Bass Champ are in process and Youth Committee will handle in future

Next CBF meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2009 (thi= rd Saturday of month) hosted by Pikes Peak Bassmasters (at Police Station if available)

Scheduled meeting conflicts with scheduled tournament= s

Motion made and approved to move meeting March 14, 20= 09

Motion was made and second to adjourn the meeting at = 2:35 pm