BAY STATE BASS ANGLERS

Monthly Meeting Minutes

5/10/05

Meeting was called to order at 7:30                           13 Members

Secretary’s report:

The Secretaries report was not read                                                       

Treasurer’s Report:

Federation Report:

If you want to fish individual team trail tournaments you can contact John Sampson on the Friday morning 9 am before the tournament to see if there are any spots open. It is a first come first serve basis.

State Team open was moved from Winnie to South Wattupa

The raffle for the Skeeter will be held on May 17th.

Old and New Business:

2005 Tournament:

Cochituate is under our belt. The top 5 are as follows:

1 Steve Yates

2 John Piechota

3 George Plourde

4 Scott Downie

5 Nick Marsh

Next tournament is at Quaboag. May 22^nd. The launch list is posted on the website. We also have the June 4^th Saturday Tournament before the next meeting. That launch list will also be posted on the website.

We voted to have a night tournament. The location will be Congamond. Louie B’s Ramp. The date will be July 30^th (Pending Permit). The times will be 4:30 to 10:30PM

For those of you who do not know Steve Thibaud had an accident and hurt his arm. He will be unable to work or fish for the next few months. The club voted to return his dues money to him but still leave him on the active roster so he can fish next year if he so chooses. Kind of like an injured reserve list. This reserve will apply in the future to any angler who is unable to fish because of injury BEFORE the first tournament of the year.

We will be taking a collection and card for Steve Thibaud at the Quaboag tournament.

George is running an open benefit tournament on Congamond June 18^th. This is a team tournament and will probably be limited to 50 boats. More info as George gets it. I plan on fishing it hope others do also.

New scale was awesome at the last tournament. Thank you Steve Yates for all the effort in getting that worked out.

We are looking into getting new jackets if you are a new member in the club for 1 year and do not have a jacket the club will pay for the embroidery. The member must pay for the jacket. If you already have a jacket but would like a new one you may purchase one at this time. You will need to pay the full price.

Please if you still owe the club money for the 8 man team lodging and I can let you know who does get it in to Connie ASAP. Thanks.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45

          Next Meeting will be: June 14th

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Chris Martins

                                                                                      President