Colorado Bass Federation

 4th Quarter BOD Meeting

 

Sportsmans Warehouse, 11/18/06, Hosted by CBC

 

Meeting was called to order at 1:15 pm by Pres. Jay McMillin.

 

Members Present:

Frank Villa                                                       CBC – VP

Mike Hubbard                                                  CBC – Youth Director

Ron Mayer                                                       CBC – 07 TD

Steve Barbee                                                    CBC – 07 Secretary

Blake Muhlenbruck                                          CBC

Sean Hinton                                                      RMBM

Curtis Welch                                                    DBM

Jay McMillin                                                     BTR

Don Speas                                                       DBM

Troy Limmer                                                    CSBM

Gregor Johnson                                                Guest

Eric Sheley                                                       MHBP

Allen McCaw                                                   SWBC

Chad Phillips                                                    DBM

Jerry Kroiss                                                      MHBP

Mike Garrett                                                    PPBM

Tom Lever                                                       BTR

Jeff Williams                                                     BTR

Joe Conway                                                     PPBM

 

Secretaries report:  Ben Lind absent, Frank Villa will act as secretary. Motion and Seconded and Passed to accept the minutes as posted.

 

Treasurers Report: Larry Krueger, presented the Information as follows.

General Fund:                           $34,613.35

2007 State Team Fund:            $10,176.00

2007 Western Divisional:          $5,000.00

Motion, seconded, passed, to accept the treasurer’s report as submitted.

Club Rosters due Dec. 31, 2006, each club needs at 6 members signed up.

 

Presidents report:   Jay McMillin

Discussed the New membership drive letter, Then reviewed the letter that was written and posted on the CBF website.  There will be 5, $100.00 rewards given to new members.  The letter will be sent to BASS for review and distribution to all BASS Members from Colorado, including current federation members. 

 

Jay distributed the current list of all BASS members in Colorado, by region.  He stated that all clubs are being asked to send info to BASS members, that are not federation members, about their clubs.

 

Conservation Director:  Not present, No report

 

Youth Director: Chad Phillips

There was a discussion about getting shirts for the youth program.  Jay will look into getting shirts from Triton.

Casting Kids State finals:  December 2nd, 2006, Bass Pro Shops.  Chad is looking for help.  Jay advised everyone that this is one of the events that the Colorado State Team are required to attend.  Qualifying rounds are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Championship round is from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. 

The 2007 Youth events calendar will be set up in Jan or Feb once the clubs begin their 2007 schedules.

Clubs were asked to remind there members that have made the state team that they are required to attend 2 events and the State Team Meeting. 

 

Tournament Director: Sean Hinton

6-man Federation Nation Team event: Lake Amistad, Del Rio, Texas

Dates: Jan. 29, 30, 31, Feb, 1, 2, 2007

Final due date was set for Dec. 31, 2006

The Regency is the Host Hotel.

Check for more details on the BASS website.

Colorado currently has 4 teams, but we have room for 2 more teams.  Much discussion followed about how to get 2 more teams.  It was recommended that anyone interested contact Sean Hinton to put your name on a list.  He would then assign you to a team.  If we could not field the 2 teams then Jay would advise BASS and they would open those teams to other states so the field would still be filled.

 

 

Western Divisional: Lake Powell, Utah

Dates: May 7-11, 2007.  Check the CBF website for more information.

Ticaboo resort is the host hotel and is located 14 mi. from the lake.

2 House Boat trips have been scheduled for spouses.  The Cook trailers have been taken care of, Thanks to the Durango guys.  We have not received any names from the clubs for volunteers to the event.  Clubs, please contact your members about volunteering, spouses can volunteer also.  The Federation will match up to $100.00 for expenses plus a hotel room for paired volunteers.

 

STQT:  Lake Amistad, Del Rio, Texas

The Regency is the Host Hotel

Cost: $215.00

Sean Handed out important information about the event.  The information can be found on the CBF website in the TD page.

Sean has arranged for a local club to do the weigh in. 

New Rule for 2007:  CBF members planning to fish need to confirm they are a member with a club prior to signing the entry form.  Entry will not be accepted if the membership is not updated.

Entry fee will be paid on the CBF website.  Go to the TD page and click on the pay now button.  Payments will be accepted by Credit card or from paypal account to paypal account. 

Drive to Amistad is approx. a 17 hr drive so plan accordingly.

Due to a possible conflict with Sean’s schedule, John Gardner may be the STQT TD.  Sean wanted to remind everyone that since this lake is on the Texas/Mexico border, anglers need a Texas fishing license, Mexico fishing license, boaters need a Mexico boat registration, and everyone should have a passport.

Check the CBF website for more info.

 

2007 6-man Federation Nation team tournament:  Due to lack of interest for the 2006 season, there was little if any discussion about format or lakes for qualifying.  Tabled till the Jan. meeting.

 

Website: Frank Villa

The site is constantly being updated.  Check out the TD page for the latest information on all upcoming events.  Clubs and all directors please use the calendar provided to list upcoming events to keep everyone aware of what is happening with your clubs and events. 

Many members wanted to thank Frank for the job he is doing.

 

Presentation:  Blake Muhlenbruck (CBC Member)

Blake is the Owner and President and founder of the new bait company Naked Bait Co (www.nakedbaitco.com) and Fishing the Future Catching the Dream.  Blake discussed with the members what his company was about.  He discussed that his foundation Fishing the Future Catching the Dream concentrates on teaching kids about fishing, conservation, and the environment.  It also is looking for donations and volunteers to assist him in building lake structure, and handicap access.  He is also looking for a donation of fish mounts, so when he goes to classrooms he can show children what the real fish looks like.  Please visit his website www.nakedbaitco.com.

 

New Business:

Elite Series info:

Entry fees:        $750.00                       non boater

                        $100.00 – $300.00      Observer

 

BASS is Licensing the ABA to run the BASS weekend series

 

Projects:

CBF needs proposals from clubs for a project that they would like to do, in their area.

DBM submitted a proposal for a lake improvement in the Denver area.  They have already donated $500.00 for the project and are asking for assistance from the CBF.

CBC mentioned Windsor lake Project, Poudre River lakes in the Greeley area project, 2007 Carter Lake draw down, Lone tree proposal.

 

Nominations:

Secretary will be open for 2007

All other officer positions are always open for nominations. 

 

2007 BOD Meeting locations:

Meetings will be held the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Rocky Mountain BM                            January

Pikes Peak BM                                    March

South West BM                                   August

Centennial                                            November

 

Trade Show Participation:

Motion, Seconded, Passed

CBF will be involved in the 2007 ISE and set up a booth

 

Motion, Seconded, Passed:  CBF will give Jay McMillin $250.00  to Build a booth for Placing at the ISE event.  

 

There being no further business a motion was made to adjourn, seconded and passed.

Meeting was adjouned

 

Jan, 2007 meeting will be hosted by Rocky Mountain BM, date and time TBA.