Colorado BA= SS Federation
2nd Qtr. Board Meeting
Colorado Sp= rings, CO
March 15
Ÿ President Jay McMillan convened meeting at 1= :00 pm
Ÿ Quorum was established with representatives from BTR, DBM, MHBP, CO BM, Centl BM, PPBM, = RMBM, & SWB
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Secretary’s
Report :
Ÿ 1st Qtr 2008 Report was accepted as publishe= d on line.
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Treasurer’s
Report:
Ÿ Larry Krueger presented the current report t= hru 3/13/08 - please see separate report for complete details
Ÿ Highlights of the report include:
Ÿ Overall, financially doing fine
Ÿ Total Cash Balance as of 3/13/08
Ÿ General Fund balance was $29,768.09
Ÿ 2008 State Team balance was $7,113.57
Ÿ 2009 State Team balance was $11,874.97 (befo= re split with more to come)
Ÿ 80/20 split, with 20% fund raiser
Ÿ No funds in budget for tournament director (= “TD”)
Ÿ In the past (Cedar Bluffs and Table Rock) hi= red others on 1-time basis to assist with tournament & costs came off the t= op before split
Ÿ Historically, have paid TD with approved mot= ions
Ÿ No motion to date to pay TD
Ÿ Motion was made and second to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
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Conservation
Director’s Report
Ÿ Todd Gentzel presented current activities
Ÿ Centennial Club finished the Carter= Lake project
Ÿ Recent article in BASS Times had some discrepancies
Ÿ Jay was misquoted and sent a letter to the magazine
Ÿ DBM project= - nothing was said on “nuclear”
Ÿ Mile High had an article
Ÿ Overall it was determined it was good PR for clubs
Ÿ Zebra mussels - all members were asked to proactively participate on ensuring that they do not spread to western stat= es.
Ÿ CO Parks is taking lead by adding more staff= for boat checks but looking for local support
Ÿ PPBM proposal was discussed
Ÿ Replace habitat brush pile in conjunction wi= th expanding ramp
Ÿ Proposal needs to go to Club Presidents (via email) for club response to Todd
Ÿ Clubs need to respond in 30 days
Ÿ $4500 from CBF
Ÿ Matching funds do not appear to available th= is year from National Conservation from BASS (funds were available last year)<= /p>
Ÿ DBM project ($500) and SWC project ($2000) <= /p>
Ÿ State does has a matching fund but could tak= e a year or more
Ÿ Todd will get with State on available funds<= /p>
Ÿ Youth Director’s Report:
Ÿ Joe Laverly was not present
Ÿ Tom Grace indicated no additions or changes = - 2 competitors would be going to Syracuse for= Junior World Competition (“JWC”)
Ÿ Josh Bender had turned his information in but the younger contender had not
Ÿ Two youths would also be going to ID with the new format pending by BASS
Ÿ Format should be coming quickly from BASS
Ÿ An email should go to 2008 State Team about taking the youth out for their competition
Ÿ State Team Captain - if the person is a non-boater it is up to us on handling the situation
Ÿ Suggested to include in State Team Contract = that who ever wins Divisional stays an extra day (including his boater if non-boater)
Ÿ Motion was made and approved that the winner= or his designate of Divisional agrees to stay an extra day and would receive $= 150 per diem for costs - room, gas, and food
Ÿ If winner is a non-boater, the boater partner would also stay
Ÿ SWC would get with Allen to secure an extra = room for one night
Ÿ Other Youth activities - CAST, Military Day,= and various JWC events
Ÿ It was discussed whether if CBF should buy a boat for these events
Ÿ Look at Skeeter’s proposal at Classic = that was open to all states - boat / motor combination for $16K
Ÿ Jay will talked to Triton for other ideas
Ÿ Boat from dealers for various events
Ÿ It was determined that reimbursement of expe= nses was a better solution than buying a boat
Ÿ President’s Report:
Ÿ Jay presented a document regarding the Allia= nce Contract - see document
Ÿ Contract includes cash (including scholarshi= ps), sponsor products, and ability to buy products at a discount for the various programs and winners / members
Ÿ Key issue is that sponsorship clothing needs= to be worn at the appropriate events, including on stage for eligibility
Ÿ Motion was made and approved - State Team contract will include new language on requirements and consequences related= to sponsorship clothing
Ÿ Tournament Director’s Report:
Ÿ Mike Hubbard presented highlights of the Sta= te Team Qualifier
Ÿ Overall, the tournament went very well
Ÿ Results:&nb= sp; Larry Triplett is the new state champion and the traveling trophy was awarded to SWC
Ÿ Mike said an issue / protest was raised after the tournament and that after review of rules (including concurrence&nbs= p; from National BASS) it was determined that there were no violations,= the protest was not valid and the matter was dismissed
Ÿ Mike stated that the new scales worked great= and thanked everybody for making the tournament an overall success
Ÿ Please give Mike feedback for future changes=
Ÿ Several proposals were presented for changes= to the STQT - see documents
Ÿ Earliest implementation would be 2010
Ÿ Jay will email the various proposals to the = Club Presidents for feedback from Clubs
Ÿ Larry Krueger reminded everyone that we have been through this process before (for over 15 years) and provided a brief history of the rationale for the single tournament format
Ÿ Money issues and vacation time are the prima= ry reason for current format
Ÿ Other tournaments are available for “c= ash” payouts vs. having ability to go to Classic
Ÿ Change was made one year and loss money / participants
Ÿ Need to take care of your core members and remember CBF purpose
Ÿ Current format provides quality experience, level playing field and prepares the individuals for Divisional / Nationals= / Classic
Ÿ Website Director’s Report
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Nothing reported
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New
Business / Other Items
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DBM - Sen. Dan Gibbs will be at Denver Club
meeting which is open to all
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Jay is starting a tournament circuit
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PPBM - will use this same facility in March =
2009
Ÿ Next CBF meeting will in August 16, 2008 (th= ird Saturday of month) hosted by SWC
Ÿ Motion was made and second to adjourn the meeting at 3:55 pm