COLORADO BASS FEDERATRION

3NDQUARTER BOARD MEETING

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

NOVEMBER 15, 2003

 

Meeting began at 1:00PM.

 

Secretary’s report was accepted as published.

 

Treasurers report, In Bob’s absence John presented the 2004 budget prepared by Bob. Amendments were made regarding the proposed travel expenses for the upcoming year revising the total projected expenses to $7300.00. With these changes the treasurers report was accepted.

 

Casting Kids:

John made a proposal to move the Casting Kids finals from the Denver Sport Boat and travel show to The Colorado Springs Show February 20-22, 2004. This passed. Reasons sited were more room and less cost. The address is 1801 N. Union Colo. Sags, Co. It’s called the Sportsman’s Show. Walmart has been very supportive and we are encouraged to tie in our local casting Kids events with the local Walmart.

 

C.A.S.T.

June 5th is the date at Horsetooth reservoir, which is looking at full pool by spring. Club support is needed as participation is expected to be twice what it’s been in the past.

 

Conservation:

Discussion of the Colorado No cull rule and its possible impact on the 2007 divisionals proposed for Navajo reservoir.

 

Tournament Director:

Steve discussed Rule 6, which pertains to, protests, how they are lodged, when and the outcome. A proposal was made that would require protests to be made daily within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the weigh in on that day. After further discussion this was withdrawn. Steve will draft a proposal for the January meeting. Rule 14, pertaining to leaving the boat during the tournament was also discussed and Steve will draft a proposal for that to be discussed at the January meeting.

 

Cut off date for the STQT. An initial motion was made and seconded to limit discussion of the topic to 30 minutes. This passed. Discussion ensued concerning keeping Kansas residents from fishing the STQT and if included how could we police the off limits period. This was a very sensitive topic that drew much discussion. Some highlights were;

a)       Rumor has it that several Kansas residents have already joined Colorado clubs with the sole intent of fishing the STQT.

b)       If this is the case we cannot police the off limits period

c)       What rules, if any, apply that would preclude Kansas residents from fishing the Colorado STQT

The Federation Secretary ended the discussion of the rumor by stating that No club had turned in any 2004 roster, and therefore there are No Kansas residents, and for that matter anyone else on the federation 2004 Roster. Clubs will have to adhere to their individual policies for new members from any state as they always have.

There was a motion and second to move the STQT from Cedar Bluff to Table Rock. This died 12-3

 

OLD BUSINESS:

John will continue passing along e-mails to club presidents. Mass mail to federation members is too expensive and the information can be discussed at club meetings.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Clubs should review proposed by law changes and discuss at January meeting.

 

Election of new officers

 

Vice President  Steve Way nominated and elected

Secretary          Jay McMillan nominated and elected

Treasurer          Larry Kruger nominated and elected.

 

Conservation Director remains Bernie Stein

Youth Director remains Chad Phillips

 

Next meeting January 17th 2004 Nemeths restaurant Colorado Springs Co.

 

Meeting adjourned at 3:15pm.