3rd QUARTER MEETING
Meeting was called to order at
Secretaries report was accepted as posted
Treasurers report shows a total of 19,707.57 split between the state team fund of 10,012.10 and the general fund of 9695.47. Larry explained the check book register and cash flow charts. Report was accepted as read.
There was a discussion of a fund raiser to help fund the 2007 Divisional expenses. The goal being to raise a minimum of $5000.00 John Bentz gave a number of options. Purchasing a large item such as a ATV (Approx. $8000) and raffling it off utilizing booths at the upcoming boat shows. Another option was using donated items such as a trolling motor, depth finder etc. in a raffle. The larger items would draw more participation from the public but cost more up front. Ticket sales would have to be dramatic to cover costs and come out $5000 ahead. Using the smaller donated items would decrease the up front costs, but would be unlikely to raise $5000. Organization of either of these raffles would require a leader to run the show. No one volunteered. This seems to be a common problem with any federation activity. We discussed methods of raising money without a raffle, such as a dues increase or club surcharge. All agreed that this would give us some of the money were looking for, and we can always reduce the dues or eliminate the charge in future years after the divisionals. A club surcharge of $20 a member or a flat $500 per club was discussed but never motioned. A motion was made and seconded to increase member dues $3.00 per member beginning in 01/06. This passed unanimously.
Casting Kids:
We need to hold the state finals before
Conservation
Tournament Director
Before selecting the STQT lake, we covered Jeff Jones Motion on STQT Date selection. This passed unanimously. The three lakes that were selected from the last meeting were Allen Henry, Grand, and Navajo. In a two round voting process each club was required to cast up to three votes for two of the three lakes. The first round vote was as follows;
Allen Henry Grand Navajo
DBM III III
BTR II II
PP III III
CBC II II
TOTAL 7 11 8
This process eliminated Allen Henry in the first round. The second round required each club to cast up to three votes for one lake only. The second round was as follows;
Grand Navajo
DBM III
BTR II
PP III
CBC II
TOTAL 8 5
The lake selected for the 2006 STQT is
2007 Divisionals
John informed BASS that 2007 divisionals would be at Navajo. This was based
on all our discussion to date. The Ute tribe casino has agreed to comp 7 rooms for ESPN and BASS personnel. BASS will pay for
their banquet. John Gardner inform us that
New Business
John brought up booth space at the 2006 January boat show. He has received conflicting information as too price for the booth. Jeff Jones will confirm if we have a space and how much it will be.
Tom Lever brought up a possible team tournament at Ute reservoir. Those now running a state challenge tournament had approached him about federation interest in a team tournament In October. Perhaps another way to raise money for 2007 divisionals.
We are looking for sponsors to help fund the travel costs for our two state youth champions that we will send to the finals. And interested parties contact John Bentz.
A motion to allow family members in the boat during the pre fish for any STQT passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:06p