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June 2011 Meeting

-One cabin reserved for the 2011 TOC.  Five guys are signed up as right now-there is room for eight.
-Lee brought in a sample jacket with the club’s logo.  There are a couple sizes of logos to choose from.  You can bring in your own clothing or order through Lee’s contact.
-This year’s two day tournament was talked about…email will go out to see who plans on attending.
-Clearwater Draw

April 2011 Meeting

March 2011 Meeting

•         The club voted no to the Federation by laws proposal
•         St. Judes update – April 9th is the Banquet at the Airport convention center
•         Fed News – No off limits for the Divisionals at Prairie Du Chien
•         The club put in a nomination to host the 2012 TOC on 5A, 6 and 7
•         A motion was made to swap Clearwater and Medicine tournaments because of multiple tournaments prior to the July Medicine Lake club tournament.  We will vote on this in April to move Clearwater to July and Medicine to Oct.
 
Also for the April 7th meeting we will have Luke Skinner from the DNR talking to the club about invasive species.

Jan 2011 Meeting

· TOC proposed the alternates tournament on the river for 2011
· St. Judes meeting was on 1/5 and banquet is on April 9th.
· Club voted to move meetings to Thursday during the winter months and then back to Monday starting in May.
    o Thursday is Burger and Beer night for $7
· Matt Hall is officially the new “Chuck / Webmaster”
    o I will email my notes from the meeting to the club shortly after every meeting and Matt will post it on the website – Thanks Matt!!
· Lee is coordinating with the Do-It-Mold rep. about doing a presentation at our next club meeting on Feb. 3rd
    o Lee also mentioned that the club would get 25% off any club order we do.
· The club wanted to check with Jason about ordering more t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats etc…..
    o Jason will give us an update at the next meeting – thanks Jasian!
· Brent did a presentation on Side Imaging – Thanks Brent!!
· Club is looking for presentation ideas or volunteers for the March meeting.

Dec 2010 Meeting

• I did not get the final bank balance but the St. Jude check arrived so that will improve our balance! Ike, once that deposit is made, maybe you can update us.
• Speaking of money – just a reminder to everyone to pay your 2011 dues - $100 just like last year, if you won a club tournament it’s only $80.00
• Fed News is ongoing but it looks like there may be lack of interest in hosting the 2012 TOC, at the meeting there was not vocal support of ZVBM stepping up to host that function – Tim will keep us updated.
• A welcome (or welcome back) to Jose Perez who was voted into the club as a member.
• The final tallies are in as we only had two positions up for vote:

Congrats Ozzie on being VP

Congrats Tim Allen on being Fed Rep

There was a lot of discussion on a few different topics:

1. Christmas Party: The party has normally been held in late January at Fishermans Inn and after some discussion it looks like we will be staying with that. Always open to options and if you have a good recommendation, please do a little research and let us know. Jamie – would you mind checking into some dates and availability?
2. Meeting Venue: This fall we were bumped from our normal “1^st Monday of the month” at the Eagles Club and since then there has been some difficult meetings. There were a few locations thrown out as future possibilities: Fat Willys, Elks, Best Western & Dos Amigos. We may need to do some research to see what’s available out there. On a happy note, Tim Chapman and I had a good conversation with President/former President of the Eagles and he wasn’t happy to hear that we were unhappy. He made note that we requested the first Monday of every month and assured us that there was no reason that they couldn’t make that work. He took my phone number and said he would get back to us, we will wait and see. Dan C. is also going to talk with Kevin on his return and see what he can find out.
3. Awards/Plaques: It was decided that this year everyone who placed in a tournament will be receiving a name plate only. We are going to look deeper into some type of larger plaque where we can attach the nameplates. The AOY Trophy will continue to be the same traveling trophy as in the past and we will continue to have a separate award for “Big Bass” – Note to Jamie, we are hoping to improve how the big bass award looks!
4. Meetings: there was some discussion on how to improve our meetings or make sure we have something to offer. Brent brought up that normal informational seminars may add some value and we also discussed different Swap/Shop and other ideas we have done in the past. Any and all input welcome – I believe Brent committed to an informational in the next month or two, if you have info to share or a speaker to recommend – BRING IT!!

Nov 2010 Meeting

• Ike discussed the possibility of a banking change.

• Minn Kota would like to see how many people own their equipment. Please bring a count of how many Minn Kota trolling motors you currently have. Doesn't matter if you are using them or not.

• There may be a possible venue change for club meetings. Mike Kepp will check availability at Kings Crossing and send email about the next meeting taking place at this location.

• Club will vote of the dates of next year's Two-day tournament at next meeting.

• 2011 Nominations:

• President--> Thad Dahling

• VP--> Jason/Ozzie

• Secretary--> Tim Allen

• Treasurer--> Ike

• Youth Director--> Jay Hodge

• Tournament Director--> Jamie Warner with Mike Kepp as backup

• Web Master--> Matt Hall

• Weigh master--> Matt Pretzer with Mike Kepp as backup

• Federation Rep.--> Tim Allen/Ozzie

Aug 2010 Meeting

• Couple Tournaments postponed until 2011

• Next meeting is Aug 30 (1 week early)

July 2010 Meeting

• Couple Tournament July 24 on Lake Winona.  John Stears has offered to put things together.  Looks for a note from John or Jamie as the data gets closer.

• Those fishing the State TOC on Minnetonka need to bring all forms to the August meeting.  Chuck will send out links to the forms to be filled out.  If you do not have the forms to me by Aug 2nd, then you will NOT be able to fish.

• Chuck will send info out on the TOC and get a count for those needing rooms in Waconia for the entire week.  I will ONLY reserve rooms for those staying the whole week.  If you are only staying a few days, then you are responsible for your own reservations, or hooking up with others to stay with them.

• Jason Gravenhof and Stan Larson had to drop from the Chisago tournament.  Pairing have been updated.

• Draw for Aug Minnetonka tournament.

Feb 2010 Meeting

• 2011 State nominations are due- Club voted on Pools 5a, 6, and 7.
• Tim Allen will be TOC Tournament Director. Tim to verify club’s alternate status.
• Workers needed for this year’s St. Jude Tournament May 1st & 2nd. All club members who aren’t fishing are expected to help.
• Club clothing order to happen soon. Jason will bring order forms to next meeting.
• Club Swap Meet at next meeting. Bring your old fishing equipment, baits, ect. Starts at 6:30pm at the Eagles Club. 
• Several people have not paid their dues yet. See Ike for list and amount you owe. 

Jan 2010 Meeting

• Club Christmas party Saturday, January 30th at Fisherman’s Inn. Happy Hour starts at 5:30pm meal to follow at 7:00pm
• Club agrees to make annual donation to Eagles Cancer Telethon in the amount of $200. 
• A $100 donation will be given to Jeremiah and Amber Benike at their January 16th benefit.
• Group discussed plaques vs. plates for awards. Will be left up to the individual angler. 
• Federation Seminar January 16th- Rapala’s Mark Fisher presentation.
• Chuck will be doing a tungsten and Craw Tube order in the coming months.

Nov & Dec 2009 Meeting

• No newsletter

Oct 2009 Meeting

• We need to have a 6 man paid roster to MN Federation by Dec 1.  Isaac will handle mailing up the info.
• 2010 Officers nominated.  No opposition for any, so they are set.
• 2010 Lakes selected.

June 2009 Meeting

• Reminders – Greg Halleland and Brad need to pay for clothing order.
• Pay Chuck for Ultimate Match Fishing if you have not
• Welcome guest (now new member) – Josh Nelson
• Federation Report
• Not much Fed news – we have plenty of spots open for state this year if someone would like to add
• A “thank you” from the Perovich family for the flowers that the club sent during their recent loss.
• St. Jude Tournament discussion continued and will likely be revisited in our next meeting. Many complaints about the handling of the fish and the organization of the weigh-in. Dick plans to talk with the other committee members about improvements for next year.
• April 10^th, 2010, will be the date for the next St. Judes Banquet
• June 20th Tournament
• New pairing changes are on the “Takeoff” page
• Hours are 6:00 – 3:00 – South launch
• Non-boater fee is $50, and Big Bass
• Leaving Walmart North at 3:00AM
• Tim Chapman’s wife Stacy’s has reserved a block of rooms, see below:
• Days Inn - Monticello
  Ph: 763-295-1111
  Blocked under: Zumbro Valley
  Cost: $69.95 for 2 queen beds, nonsmoking, double occupency
  Must be booked by: 6/12 or the block will be released

• Discuss on how contacting Jamie for any tournament changes – add-ins, drop-outs, etc.
• The club agrees to make another annual donation of $15 for Lake Zumbro Improvement
• Draw partners for the July 20 tournament on Waconia.
• Looking for volunteers for June 13^th at Cabelas Kids Fishing Day – hours are 10-2 and volunteers receive employee discount. Contact Brad if you are able to attend.
• Couples/Family tournament set for Saturday, July 11^th – hours tentatively 8-12
• A day for running and testing different props was tentatively set for July 17th

May 2009 Meeting

• Federation Report
• There should be a list of amendments coming from Mickey about new tournament rules – please give your support.
• No meal at state this year – everything set for the tourney not much news.
• Looking for volunteers on Orchard Lake in Lakeville for a youth event – date is May 29^th from 8-11AM . 
• Still looking for youth captain for state tourney on Waconia
• Welcomed two new members – Chris Harvey & Philip Kinneberg
• St. Jude Tournament issues discussed and will be revisited in our next meeting. Many complaints about the handling of the fish and the organization of the weigh-in.
• May 16^th Tournament
• Landing will be Bass Camp
• Hours are 7:00 – 3:30
• Non-boater fee is $30, plus launch and Big Bass
• Discuss on how to qualify for state
• Same rules as last year agreed upon
• Must participate in at least 2 club tournaments, purchase 3 additional BASS memberships in addition to your own, and be a member in good standing
• Draw partners for the June 20 tournament on Sugar.
• There will be another clothing order going in soon, get Jason all orders by the May river tournament – clothing will be delivered at May meeting.

April 2009 Meeting

• No Report

March 2009 Meeting

• No Report

February 2009 Meeting

• Federation Report
• The alternates tournament will be held on Bass Lake
• Information for the 2009 TOC is available on the web
• Federation members needed to be workers at the March 12^th Sportsman Show
• Minnetonka was chosen for the state tournament in 2010
• If you are going to state, get your $100 deposit to Ozzie.
• The St. Jude tournament is on track but we are looking for some new blood to share in the workload of the tournament itself – if interested talk to John Stears.
• Gull received the votes for the location of the 2-Dayer
• Brent, Ozzie, Jamie & Joe volunteered to take the lead in the sale of Nicks tackle. Tentative date of April 4 for the sale – save the date, workers needed.
• Thank you to all those who threw in some jigs for Chucks friend Kit who designed the new logo.
• The club agreed to make a donation of $100 to the family of John Algiers
• The club voted to now have a debit/credit card for ease of payments – I guess we trust Ike.
• There will be an e-mail coming around if you would like to purchase either clothing or vinyl of the new ZVBM logo.

January 2009 Meeting

• Federation Report
• Increase in boater liability insurance to $300,000
• Casting Kids has been dropped (Sorry Hodge)
• The Secretary position is still available if anyone is interested
• No TOC bid – ZVBM chose not to place bid this year, but would support a river tournament with workers.
• As early as next meeting, there will be $100 lodging deposit for those going to state.
• Have your tungsten orders to Chuck by the Christmas Party.
• Christmas Party is Jan. 24^th, Happy Hour 5pm – Dinner 7pm. If you plan to attend and were not at the meeting, please let Jamie or Brad know ASAP.
• Brent, Ozzie, Jamie & Joe volunteered to take the lead in the sale of Nicks tackle. Tentative date of April 4 for the sale – save the date, workers needed.
• NEW LOGO!!! After a vote we have a chosen a new logo – thank you Chuck and friend Kit for all of your work. As part of Kits’ payment we are looking for jigs to send him – please bring anything you can to the next meeting.
• The club voted to make a $100 Donation to the Cancer telethon

November 2008 Meeting

• Federation Report

  • Following positions are opening up on board:  Asst Tournament Director, Secretary, West Region Director

  • Club Dates and Locations due Dec 1 (ours are sent in)

  • 2010 TOC nominations must be in by Jan meeting.  Rumor of a Minnetonka TOC submission.

  • 2009 TOC update (Pokegama)

    • Not alternate site yet (any suggestions?)

    • Sawmill Inn is HQ - Rooms $60 - $70 and free hot breakfast if 30 rooms reserved

    • Launch will be from Zorba's

    • Permit includes Lake and River

  • 2009 JR TOC will be on Waconia June 26 and they are looking for boat captain volunteers.

  • Must have 6 man roster turned in by Dec 6th meeting

• St Jude will line item in $1500 to club in future events

• Club decided to ask St Jude to line item in $2200 next year.  This would be for the $1500 we didn't receive in 2008, and for the $1500 for 2009, minus a $400 per year donation from our club.

• Dues are $90.  $20 for Club, $20 for National Federation and $50 for State Federation.

• See Greg if you'd like to place an order to Outkast Tackle

• See Chuck if you'd like to order Tungsten

• Club voted that anyone winning 1 or more tournaments in 2008 will have there club dues ($20) waived in 2009

• Jamie is planning Christmas party for late Jan / earl Feb at Fisherman's Inn.

• Lake voting completed, home page updated with 2009 schedule.  2 day vote will occur after State TOC waters are decided

• Officer nominations below, voting will take place at Dec meeting

  • President - Brad Gravenhof, Jay Hanson, Todd Osweiler

  • Vice President / Newsletter- Jason Gravenhof, Kyle Bellefy

  • Secretary - Tim Allen

  • Treasurer - Isaac Karow

  • Tournament Director - Jamie Warner

  • Fed Rep - Chuck Campbell

  • Website - Chuck Campbell

  • Weighmaster - Matt Pretzer (Mike Kepp - Backup)

  • Youth Director - Jay Hodge

October 2008 Meeting

• $3600 was raised at the State Tournament for the Wabasha Food Shelf.  Great news!

• Voted to rename the club big bass of the year award in Nick Bowlus's honor.  Nick still owns the record for the largest bass ever caught during a club tournament, so it was fitting.

• Greg let us know that Outkast Tackle offered us a 15% discount.  See Greg for details.

• I will be contacting Conquistador Tackle about a Tungsten discount again this winter.  So go count up your weights and get your orders prepped.  I might wait until later in the year or January next year to order if that is OK with everyone.

• Club voted to donate $250 to Rick Billings to help with expenses for the Federation Championship.  Good luck Rick!

• Oct 25th - Club fun tournament on the River.  Ozzy can provide further details if you need them.

September 2008 Meeting

• Rick Billings won the MN Side of the Northern Divisional and will be competing in the Federation Championship on Lake Milford (KS) Nov 6-8.  Good job Rick!!!!!

• TOC information

  • 5 workers are needed for the Alternates tournament on Sept 3rd.  John Stears, Jay Hanson, Thad Dahling and Dick Dorman all volunteered.  Dan Christopherson is planning to make it, but not certain.  We need a couple more back up volunteers.  Please let myself, Mike Kepp or Todd Osweiler know if you can help.

  • We need guys to try and sell raffle tickets at the Wed night meeting for the Federation sponsored prizes.  Steve Holets, Jason Gravenhof and Todd Osweiler volunteered.  Anyone else that can help, please be ready Wed night.  Mike Kepp will run the raffle when tickets sales are completed.

  • Final TOC meeting with Peter is Wed night at 7PM.  I have invited those on the committee.  We will pass along any additional information from there.

• Jay Hodge and Dan Christopherson dropped from the 2 day.  Jaime Warner and Chuck Campbell will fish together now.

• Next meeting is Oct 6th, which is AFTER our Oct tournament, so keep that in mind.

August 2008 Meeting

• Next meeting will be Monday, August 25th since State TOC practice falls on our normal meeting time.

• Final 4 of Match Fishing has been moved to the Oct N/S Center tournament (pending Eric's OK).  Since Rick can not fish the Tonka tourney, he proposed to do this.  John and Brent have both agreed, so pending no argument from Eric, that is the plan.  1st - 4th will be decided by the placing of those 4 at that tournament.

• Tim Allen has 7 St Jude hats left for workers of the tournament this spring.  See him if you'd like one.

• John Stears honored Tim Allen and Stan Larson with plaques for their hard work and dedication to the ST Jude tournament.  Good job guys, and thanks!

• Todd spoke to Evan after the meeting and Evan is NOT fishing the 2 day.  So Todd will be paired with Steve Holets.

July 2008 Meeting

• New logo discussion tabled until this winter.

• Couples Tournament - July 26, Pool 4, Parkside Marina, 8A - 12P.

• Motion made and pass that guarantees Divisional Qualifier automatically qualifies for State the next year.

  • i.e. 2008 Divisional Qualifier would automatically qualify for 2009 State TOC.

• Waconia times set.

• Minnetonka draw

June 2008 Meeting

• Pool 4&5 pairing changes

  • Tim Domaille drop, Matt Hanson added and will fish with Evan Kramer.

  • Dick Dorman drop.  Todd Osweiler will bring his Dad to fish.

• New club logo vote tabled.  Stan to provide color versions of example his wife created.  Please e-mail and other ideas out to the club.

• Aug 2 Lura tournament details

  • No draw, pair up with whomever you would like.  Does not have to be a club member.

  • Team Format (shared weight)

  • 5 fish limit per team

• Rick Billings brought St Jude sweatshirts for those who worked the event.  He also brought the Rapala rods that were purchased.

May 2008 Meeting

• MG Lures and Save Phace discount still available.  Please contact Todd Osweiler if interested.  Deadline is near.

• Meetings will now be on the 1st Monday of the month, 7PM, same location.  The next meeting will be Monday June 2nd.

• St Jude workers need to be at Ike's Park at 5:15 AM for the morning session, and 1:30 PM for the afternoon session.

• We will be voting on which new logo we would like to adopt at the next meeting.  If you have a logo design you would like to submit, please bring it with you.

April 2008 Meeting

• MG Lures discount available.  Contact Todd Osweiler if you would like to purchase.  One order must be sent in as a club, and received by May 1st.

• SavePhace mask discount available.  Contact Todd Osweiler for details.

• 70%/30% Boater to Non-Boater wording that was passed last month has been added to the Fish Off Rules.

• Vote passed to move meetings from 1st Wed of month to 1st Monday of the month.  This will take affect for the June meeting.  We will need to confirm this is OK with Eagles and make arrangements with them by the next meeting.

• Added wording to Fish Off rules to state that an anglers can "late add" to 1 tournament a year.

• Next club meeting will be April 30th to allow for some preparation time before the St Jude tournament.

March 2008 Meeting

• Federation Report

  • 2009 State Waters will be Pokegama

  • Skeeter boat auction has begun, go to the MNBFN website to get further details

  • By law proposal to change State TOC dates from Sept to Aug failed

  • Discussed several Casting Kids events in which Paul Perovich would be happy to have help with

• Tim Allen needs more workers for the St Jude / Dick Hiley Memorial Classic.  Please help him out with the event if you can.

• St Jude committee offered a deal to the club.  Sell 6 tickets, you get your 2 free.

• Thad Daley & Isaic Karow were voted in to the club.

• Club passed a proposal to set a ratio of boaters : non boaters in the club.  That ratio is 70 : 30 (boaters to non).  We will not be able to accept any new non boaters in to the club until our current ratio reaches the noted requirement.  This will be added to the By Laws and also their will be information added to the new member application.

February 2008 Meeting

• (I lost my notes from the meeting, so going off of memory.  If I misstated something, or something needs added, let me know.)

• Club voted to donate $100 to the medical benefit of Todd's friend.

• Club voted to allow buy in to the 2009 TOC which will require those wishing to buy in to:  Fish atleast 2 club tournaments in 2008 and be a member in good standing.

• Club passed a motion from Matt Pretzer which states the club will pay the non boater fee to a boater is he is drawn with out a partner for the tournament.  This only applies to those drawn with out a partner and not to those who's partner dropped.  Every attempt should be made to reconnect partners if someone drops.

• Club discussed limiting non boater membership in to the club.  The discussion was tabled and will be picked up at the next meeting where we can look at the roster to see the current split.

January 2008 Meeting

• Club voted to move Oct 2008 tournament from Oct 11 to Oct 4.  There was already a Federation tournament on N/S Center on Oct 11 which is the reason we could not keep our previously scheduled date.

• No Fed meeting prior to Jan meeting.

• Please contact Chuck if you would like to order Tungsten weights.

• Club approved the additions to the Membership application.  Chuck will get the application on line in the near future.

• Club postponed the vote to accept the new changes to the By Laws.  Additional wording needs to be added.  I will added the changes to the By Laws and post on line for all to see and we will vote to accept changes at the February meeting.

• ATTENTION for discussion next meeting.  We will be discussing the TOC "buy in" option at the next club meeting.  For 2008, those buying in must have been a club member in 2007 and have fished atleast 1 tournament in 2007.  These guidelines were for the 2008 TOC, and guidelines need to be set for the 2009 TOC early so those planning to exercise this option are aware of what they need to do.

December 2007 Meeting

• GREAT YEAR everyone!

• Federation Report

  • Tournament schedules need to be in to Fed ASAP.  (Sent to Peter today)

  • Complete roster needs to be in to Federation ASAP, please pay you dues to Phil as early as possible.

  • 2008 TOC alternate lake / pool needs to be given to Peter ASAP.

  • DNR waived $400 tournament fee for 2008 TOC.

• New Membership has been put together by Dick Dorman.  I will get this scanned and on the website ASAP so we can all review in order to vote to approve the changes at the Jan meeting.

• A proposal has been made to add to Artivle V (Removal of Membership) in the By-Laws.  The section currently states:  "A member may be dropped from the membership role for the following:  (a) Failure to pay annual dues by the set date.  (b) Any action which would reflect dishonor or disagrace on this chapter."  The addition would be adding "(b) Failure to fulfill required obligations as desribed in the by-laws, fish off and tournament rules." and previous (b) would be changed to (c).

• Club voted to donate $250 to those families that Steve mentioned who lost their homes in the 2007 floods.

• Club voted to make 2008 Club Dues $20.  Thus total dues are $90 ($50 State Federation, $20 BASS Federation, $20 Club dues)

• Club voted in agreement that 2008 tournament winners were exempt from 2008 Club dues ($20).  Those members are Chuck Campbell, Rick Billings, Mike Kepp, Jay Hodge and Brent Haimes.

• Club voted to upgrade ZVBM website consisting of $15 one-time set up fee and ~$120 a year fees.

• Club voted in all officers.  Those officers are at top of this page.  All were running un opposed.

November 2007 Meeting

• First off, the BIG NEWS!  Congrats to Brent Haimes for qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic!!!

• Federation News

  • Amendment to rules to be voted on to add that each club participate in a substantial conservation AND youth event during the year.  The event status would be at the Regional Director's discretion.  The club voted to vote NO for our club on the proposal.

  • A new South Regional Director is needed for 2008

  • Don Corkran to be at the next Fed meeting.

  • Rosters for 2008 TOC need to be in by May 1.

• Proposal to amend new membership form to include more details on "code of conduct".  This would include estimated expenses for non boaters and requirement to be on time when meeting tournament partner.  Failure to meet the requirements would cause for membership to be revoked.  We would also append a rule in our by laws that states the membership form requirements must be met.  Dick Dorm is revising the membership application and will bring to the Dec meeting for discussion.

• Waconia results discussed.

• AOY Mike Kepp shared the secret to his success this year.  Basically is was "don't screw up". :o)

• The ballot for 2008 officers was filled and will be voted on in the Dec meeting.  Each officer is running un opposed.

  • President - Todd Osweiler

  • VP - Brad Gravenhof

  • Secretary - Tim Allen

  • Treasurer - Phil Rodenburg

  • Fed Rep - Chuck Campbell

  • Weighmaster - Matt Pretzer

  • Assnt Weighmaster - Mike Kepp

  • Tourn Director - Jamie Warner

  • Assnt TD - Mike Kepp

  • Youth Director - Jay Hodge

  • Webmaster / Newsletter - Chuck Campbell

• Lake Committe meeting was set for 11/14.  Results for 2008 ballot are below and will be voted on in Dec meeting.

  • May 17th

    • Pool 5A & 6, Pool 7, Pool 8

  • June 14th

    • Pool 4 & 5, Big Marine, Coon

  • July 14th (Monday)

    • Waconia, Rush, Cedar

  • Aug 2nd (Fun tournament, no points.)

    • Pelican, Lura, Maple

  • Aug 14th (Thursday)

    • Minnetonka, Chisago, Minnewashata

  • Sept 20 & 21 (2 day)

    • State Waters, Le Homme Dieu, Whitefish

  • Oct 11th

    • North / South Center, Jefferson (Middle & East), White Bear

• The TOC committee met with Peter Perovich prior to the November.  Mike Kepp is leading this committee and will be communicating further information.

October 2007 Meeting

• Waconia pairing and launch order has changed with the addition of Kyle and Larry.  Please see the boat ramp for the changes in the last 3 boats.  Tournament times and meeting time also set and on the boat ramp.

• Minnewaska and State TOC (Leech) patterns were talked about.  Congrats to Rick Billings for qualifying for the 2008 Divisionals.

• The club has decided to put together a committee for the 2008 TOC on the River.  The committee should be made up of 6 members and 1 leader (7 total).  Although all ZVBM members are expected to help in some manner, the committee members will serve as lead organizers for the major pieces of work needed to be done.  Mike Kepp has offered to be the lead and be the focal with Peter Perovich.  John Stears, Tim Allen and Jose Preston volunteered for the committee.  Chuck Campbell will maintain the website and sponsor info provided.  3 more members are still needed.  Please let Mike and Chuck know if you can volunteer.

• Steve Holets informed of us of a benefit being help later this year for the family of his co workers.  They lost everything in the floods this summer.  Steve has asked that if you have any new in box tackle or fishing related items that you can donate, please bring them to the next meeting.  Additionally, the club discussed donating money to the event.  We will discuss this further at the next meeting so please think it over and bring you thoughts on the amount.

September 2007 Meeting

• Brent Haimes finished 1st for Minnesota at the Northern Divisional and will move on to represent MN B.A.S.S. at the Federation Championship in Nov.  The Lake is TBA.  The club voted to sponsor Brent with $500 from the club funds.  Brent also provided a great presentation on the information that he, Rick and John learned while there.  Thank you Brent and good luck at Nationals!

• Those that have NOT paid Phil a $50 deposit for the 2 day please mail him a check ASAP.  Those needing to pay still are Larry Burtis, Stan Larson, John Stears, Milo Walters, Jamie Warner and Jason Gravenhof.

• Reminder that if we move meetings from our normal Wed to contact Fred and let him know.

• Discussed making arrangements so we could take advantage of the good smallies on Minnewaska since the season will be C&R at that time.  Club voted that Sat will be a weigh in, so no smallies will be able to be kept.  Sunday will be a measure tournament.  Largemouth and Smallmouth will be measure and calculated using the same ratings.

August 2007 Meeting

• State Team information needs to be in by August 17th.  Please get entry forms in to Chuck by next week.  Sooner the better.

• 2 Day information.  We'll be staying at Woodlawn Resort (direction on main page under takeoff info).  Expected $35 - 40 a night per person.  Please pay Phil $50 deposit by next meeting (Aug 29th).  He has sent in $800 deposit at this time.

• Minnetonka take off times sent.

• Sept meeting moved to Aug 29th dues to State TOC being the first week of Sept.

• Will discuss Youth Event to support in the winter.

• Brief discussion about new tournament fees structure.

• Brief discussion on State TOC Rules Committee that Chuck will be part of later this summer.

July 2007 Meeting

• Couples tournament is this Sat at Lake Winona from 8-12.  Lunch to follow.  Bring a dish to pass.

• Nick has crankbaits for sale.

• Yvonne and Paul stopped by for a St Judes presentation.  The shared with us that ALSAC (the fundraising branch of St Judes) has raised $580 million dollars in the last year.  There are now 1 million volunteers and 32,000 events.  We are part of something that is just AWESOME!

• Further discussion was had about the "Buy In" option to the 2008 State TOC.  The vote passed (see June meeting notes) last month, but it was expressed that the many would like to see more voluntary involvement beyond what was voted in from those taking advantage of the buy in.  Discussion on the future buy ins will take place this winter.

• Chisago hours are 6-3.  $45 + BB non boater gas fee.  Meet at WM north at 3:45 to leave.  Those interested in staying up on Sunday contact Jamie Warner.

• Green Lake top 3 went through what they did, with a candid reenactment from Tim Allen. ;o)

June 2007 Meeting

• The next club meeting is moved to Wed June 27th.

• The couples tournament is set for June 30.  After opinion from those at the meeting, and speaking with John, it sounds like it will once again be at Lake Winona.  We will discuss more details at our next meeting just prior to the event.

• Yvonne from St Judes is planning to attend the next meeting to recap the St Judes tournament.  Per our discussion, we plan on donating $200 back to St Judes.  E-mail Chuck for further details if needed.

• John Stears is looking for a non-boater to enter into the BASS Weekend series event.  Contact John if interested.

• Let Chuck know if you are interested in participating in the TOC Rules committee with him.  There will be 2-3 meetings prior to the Oct Federation meeting.

• 49% of clubs can participate in the 2007 State TOC.

• Jay Hanson and Kyle Bellefy have dropped from the June tournament.  Greg Halleland has added in.  Check the boat ramp for the new pairings.  Greg is last boat.

• Drew for Chisago tournament July 23.  Check the boat ramp for pairings.

• Rick expressed that he has plans to use the buy in option for the 2008 State TOC.  It is believed that others will want to take this option as well.  Since our decision to allow this in the previous year was only good for 1 year, we had further discussion before voting in once again.  The consensus was that the club does not mind the buy in, however the goal of the club is to learn from each other and teach one another.  Thus the group all felt that some participation in the club must be a requisite before buying in.  Since the season has already started, the proposal was that those buying in must fish atleast 1 tournament in the previous year as well as have been a member for atleast 1 year in order to buy in.  This rule passed and is good for only 1 year.  More discussion will be had on this subject in the winter (for future years).  The group expressed that the requisite should be higher (2 or 3 tournament, possible meeting attendance) for a full year, so this decision needs to be made before the season begins.

May 2007 Meeting

• St Judes / Dick Hiley tournament is this weekend (May 5 & 6).   Please get with Tim if you can work if you have not done so already.  Sat AM workers be at the ramp at 5:15 AM.

• Pool 7 & 8 Boat pairings have been adjusted.  Please see boat ramp for details.

• Minnewaska was voted in as our 2 day location for this year.

• Drew for Green Lake tournament - also see boat ramp.

• Federation News

• 2008 TOC

  • Whitefish proposal removed
  • Horseshoe Amendment to add Clear Lake as 2^nd lake passed 23-6.
  • MS River Pools 4 & 5 won TOC Vote 18-11

  Future TOC work

  • Committee put together to discuss changes to TOC process.  I volunteered.
  • Things / options to be discussed:
  • Regional T’s to qualify, smaller TOC
  • More work by MNBF board and clubs.
  • More collaboration between region clubs
  • Funneled by Region directors.  Promote clubs to combine to provide proposal.
  • Alternating TOC between regions.
  • Earlier deadlines for proposals
  • TOC Survey results
  • Etc.

  2007 TOC – Leech Lake

  • Rosters due by August 17^th.
  • Dinner at Horseshoe Bay (Wed night) - $10 a head, all you can eat.
  • Need to e-mail them headcount so they can plan.
  • Rules update by Peter (T Dir)
  • Touching rice is not a DQ.  i.e. if wind blows you over outskirts of rice…
  • Can NOT go IN to Rice.
  • Spoke with Nation and harvest will NOT be going on.
  • More than 1 launch site used in case of emergency (weather)
  • Looking at 3 launches sites.  Will be separate takeoff and weigh in.

  Conservation

  • Tournament Fee’s has passed the HOR and looks to be inevitable.
  • Only voice we have at the moment is what the fee’s should be.
  • 600 fishing permits in MN, 200 Bass related.
  • CONTACT your Senators.

  MNBF Invitational

  • Money tournament
  • Rotation of regions for responsibility
  • Reason to increase membership
  • Pro / Am format
  • They want our feedback, this is planning only.

  Other

  • Currently 37 clubs and 383 members.
  • Sponsor deals
  • 5 cents of gas and PDQ’s
  • Gel Battery deal - $40 for $100 battery
  • www.freshwatertackleinc.com
  • Aerator and Stay Alive = Chlorine

April 2007 Meeting

• A fairly short meeting this month.

• We still have some that have not paid their dues.  Please get those in ASAP.

• John Cook had asked if we would be interested in setting up a juniors club.  The club decided at this time we are tapped for resources after organizing the St. Judes benefit banquet and tournament, as well as the boy scout youth fishing event each year.

• TOC Survey - A State Fed board member has offered to come hear our voice.  The club decided to wait until June for this.  I have passed this on to Brent Haimes to communicate to the Fed board member.

• Draw for May tournament.

March 2007 Meeting
No newsletter.

February 2007 Meeting

• Steve Holets provided us with the State Federation meeting notes.

• Mickey Goetting is the new Conservation Director replacing Vern Wagner.

• 2008 State TOC submissions must be in by the March 3rd meeting.

• Re capped the rules for fishing the rice at 2007 State TOC.

• MNBF will have raffle for 18.5' Skeeter boat and 150 HP motor.

• RICE: The Rice can be fished HOWEVER 
  NO part of your boat may touch the Rice.
  You cannot idle, troll, or push pole through the rice to get to an open area.
  If someone is harvesting, which may be during tourny, you may not fish near them, defined as anywhere in the same patch even if they are 100 yards away.
  The Boy river and other streams may be fished up to the point where they meet the roads only.
  Rice in the river has same rules.
  If you or your partner are in the Rice you are DQ'd. Partners are required per rules to report any infractions. 
  
  Officials and DNR will go over this again at Tournament meeting.

• Passed proposal to submit 2008 State TOC location on MS River Pools 4 & 5.  John Stears and Steve Holets will put together the proposal and submit, or give to Matt Pretzer to submit at the next Federation Meeting (March 3rd).

• Voted to resume our club meetings at the Eagles Club (old Elks) from now on.

• Those attending state are:  Matt Pretzer (team captain), Chuck Campbell, John Stears, Rick Billings and Tim Allen (Alternate).

• K-Fan news

  • May 4 & 5 - Let Tim know at March meeting when you can help with the tournament.

  • Fundraiser is set for April 7th.  $30 tickets.  Rick Billings and/or folks helping with planning will pass on any new information as it arises.

  • Club voted to donate $1000 to use as seed money for benefit.

  • Club voted to spend $35 to renew it's non-profit status with the state.

• Save Phace masks ordered.

• Federation meeting reminders:  Matt Pretzer March 3rd, Brad Gravenhof April 21st, Chuck Campbell Oct ?.

January 2007 Meeting

• No Federation news as there was no meeting.

• Next Federation meeting is Jan 20th.  Steve Holets will be our rep for that meeting.

• Only a few members had paid dues before this meeting.  Phill has sent in $160 to establish us as a club at this point.  Make sure you pay your dues ASAP.

• The ZVBM Party is to be held at Fisherman's in on Jan 27th.  HH to start around 6 or 6:30, Dinner to follow.  Currently we have about 22 people expected to be there.

• We will once again meet at the VFW for our Feb meeting.  Mike Kepp and Matt Pretzer will be having meetings and the new Eagles Club before then and they will let us know how it looks at the Feb meeting.  We can then decide if we want to stay at the VFW or changes locations.

• Rick mentioned that he would like to fish the State Tournament in 2007 similar to what he did in 2006.  After taking attendance, it seems he will get to go without having to deal with the special buy in similar to last year.

• Currently only Matt Pretzer, Chuck Campbell, John Stears, Rick Billings and Tim Allen (as alternate) are a YES to attend the State Tournament.  We need a definite yes by the February meeting as to whether you want to fish state or not.

• Brent Haimes proposed to the club that we might want to put a 2008 State nomination in before March 3rd.  After some discussion, the majority of the club didn't want to do so.  Look to maybe discuss again at Feb meeting and put a vote to it to make it official.

• We had a lengthy discussion on the TBF presentation Rick Pelletier gave to us last meeting.  There seems to be pro's and con's from everyone for both TBF and B.A.S.S.  It was decided that since anyone can join TBF under the umbrella club at this time, that the club does not need to make any decisions just yet.  We'll continue to let things play out this year and revisit again when we need to make some decisions.

• Next meeting Feb 7th at VFW.

December 2006 Meeting

• Federation news
  - There will be weighmaster training.  More to come.
  - March is the deadline for 2008 TOC submissions.

• Dues need to be paid by January meeting.
  - Club dues suspended for 2007 for existing members (vote passed this meeting.
  - $70 ($50 to MNBF and $20 to BASS)

• Club voted to pay non boater fee for a boater who is drawn by himself for a tournament.

• Christmas party tentatively set for Jan 27th at Fisherman's Inn.

• New officers elected.  (See top of page for officers.)

• Matt Pretzer will draft a note to Dale Richardson regarding State TOC at Leech lake stating our concerns and wishes.
  - Ask they state the rules and who the authorities of the rules are.
  - Ask they state that the rules will be enforced and what the consequences of breaking the rules will be.
  - Ask they state how the rules are enforced (must someone get a ticket, or just turned in)
  - Ask them to speak to the fact that it's the angler duty to turn in an infraction (same as BASS rules).
  - Post the above publicly on the TOC or MNBF website.
  - Ask for this to be done early so decisions can be made.

November 2006 Meeting

• Federation news
  - State Tournament on Leech will take off from Horseshoe Bay.
  - The alternate's tournament will be on Woman Lake.
  - All club officers need to be on the MN BASS e-mail list.
  - There is talk of having the weighmaster of each club in the state become certified.  Stay tuned for more news.
  - 2007 Lake choices must be in by Dec 1, 2006.
  - Bids for 2008 State location must be in by March.
  - There was talk of budget changes, but nothing has been done yet.  Possible raise in dues.
  - Dick will attend the Nov Fed meeting but will be stepping down after that.  THANK YOU Dick for your time and effort!

• Chuck Campbell and Brad Gravehof talked about there 3rd / 1st place finishes on Minnetonka.

• Steve Holets recapped is year as AOY.  Congrats once again to Steve!!

• Discuss the boat accident in MO that Chuck sent an e-mail on.  BE SAFE and BE SMART out there!

• 2007 Lake voting results were:
  May - Pool 7 & 8   (Pool 5A & 6 alternate)
  June - Green Lake  (Lura Lake alternate)
  July - Chisago  (Coon Lake alternate)
  Aug - Minnetonka  (Big Marine alternate)
  Sept - Mystery, vote to occur after State Waters are known.
  Oct - Waconia  (Rush Lake alternate)

• Officer Nominations were set:
  President - Todd Osweiler, Mike Kepp, Chuck Campbell
  VP - Todd Osweiler, Brad Gravenhof
  Sec - Tim Allen
  Tres - Phil Rodenburg
  Weighmaster - Matt Pretzer (Mike Kepp back-up)
  Tourn Director - Jamie Warner
  Website - Chuck Campbell
  Fed Rep - 4-man State Team, further discussion for more nominations at next meeting.

• Dec meeting is Dec 6th.  Location is to be announced as the Elks will be closed.

October 2006 Meeting

• John, Rick and Brent went over the State tournament.

• Rick spoke about his regional tournament experience.

• Matt Pretzer, Mike Kepp, Jay Hodge and Brad Gravenhoff went over what they did at the Bay Lake 2 day tournament.

• Mike Kepp spoke about the FLW TBF and the recent news with them.  There is a possibilty of someone from MN TBF coming to Rochester to speak to us about the organization.  For more details you can use this link.  http://www.mnbass.org/pressrelease912.htm

• Lakes Committee meeting set for Wed Oct 18th at 7PM.  The location is Kruse Lumber.

• Rick Billings let everyone know there will be a fun tournament on Sunday Oct 15th taking off from Wabasha.  7:30 until ?

• Reminder that the Minnetonka tournament hours are 8-4 and we'll be leaving from Maxwell ramp.

September 2006 Meeting

• Greg Halleland joined as a new member.

• KFAN dates for 2007 are May 5th and 6th.

• State Tournament Info - Staying at Sandy Beach Resort, Cabins 16, 17 and 18.  Bring towels.

• 2-Day Info - Thanks again to Steve Holets for setting up the lodging.  We will be staying at Indian Point Resort (on Indian Point Rd).  Tournament times are 7A-4P on Sat and 7A-2P on Sun.  Bring towels.  Steve will provide Chili one night.  Feel free to bring food for all for a night if you'd like.  Please let me know if you plan to do this so I can note it here.

• Mark Porter (per Brad), Chuck Campbell and Dan Christopherson spoke about their winning patterns on N/S Center.

• Discussed and passed new amendments to the constitution concerning lake voting and changes.  Will add that info here if provided by Matt Pretzer.

August 2006 Meeting

State Team paperwork for Gull Lake this year is past due.  If you have not given your information to Matt Pretzer, please do so immediately.

Matt Pretzer (per Chuck), John Stears (per Brent) and Brent Haimes spoke about their winning patterns on Waconia.

Jamie Warner recapped the couples tournament this year.  Another great event and a big thanks to John and Rheta (for organizing, not kicking butt).  This is a fun time.  Let's make a big effort to have more attend next year.

Matt Pretzer spoke about the new proposed constitution amendment.  I will add this once I receive it from Matt.  This change will be voted on in a winter meeting.  Bay Lake won the vote for a new 2 Day location.  The dates are September 23 & 24.

We had some discussion on the weigh in process used at Waconia.  The method used was to find Brent and weigh in any fish that might be in danger on his hand held through out the day.  There was some concern on if this was the best process to use.  In the future, we may look at changing to a measure tournament if the need arises.  However, the best step as agreed by anyone is to prepare better and not have a July tournament longer than 8 hours if we are to weigh in fish.

Note that the next meeting will be August 30th at the Elks if we get the OK from them.  State tournament overlaps with the scheduled first Wed in Sept so this change had to be made.

Note - Multiple changes to the North / South Center take off.  Jason Smith also had to drop.  Please see the BoatRamp for the latest take off order and pairings.

July 2006 Meeting

Jay Hodge, Brad Gravenhoff and Steve Holets spoke about their winning patterns on Forrest Lake.

Reminder that the Couples Tournament is July 22 from 8AM to 12 PM.

The biggest item of the item was a vote to suspend the rules of amending a tournament.  There are very few people planning to go to white fish for various reasons.  With the DNR putting the Rice off limits, even fewer plan to go now.  The new lakes to be voted on next month for the Sept tournament are Pokegama, Bay and Whitefish.  Matt Pretzer to provide details of the action that took place.  I will add that here when I receive it.

June 2006 Meeting

Thanks to Mike McNeilus for the newsletter notes for the June meeting in my absence.

KFAN notes:
The meeting opened with a couple of reps. From St. Judes handing out shirts to club members and thanking us for our help in running the tourney.  There will be an article in an upcoming issue of BASS TIMES about it.  Other sites such as fishingworld.com and stjudesfishing.com will also have more info.  A total of $98699 net was raised this year.  The total for the past eight years is approx. $387000.A special thanks to Tim and all club members friends and family who helped make this a successful event.  Raffle tickets are being sold by St. Judes for a Ranger 188 with 150 Yam. They are $20 each with a total number of 5000 avail.  The drawing will be held 8/19 at the Tonka St Judes Tourney.  Mike Kepp took some extra tickets see him if you need to purchase some.  After that we had some discussions of how run a better tourney next year.  It was suggested that we could work on this in more detail during a winter meeting.

Team Captain Matt Pretzer handed out rules and entry forms for this years TOC on Gull Lake.  Matt asks that you complete and return these to him at the 7/5 meeting.  

Next we brought up the 6/10 Forest Tourney.  It was noted that Larry and Chris had dropped out.  This put Phil and Jason together, they will now be boat # 11.

Then we voted on times, 6am -3pm won.  It was noted there will be a Musky Contest Saturday also starting at 6am,with a guesstimate of 30-40 boats.  As stated before we will leave from Timms’ Marina & campground.  Some members are going up Friday and staying over, others will meet at Steve Holets house 450 2^nd Ave. NW in Oronoco.  Steve has a spare lot we can park on.  Departure time is 3.30AM. Steve lives one block west of Nick.  His cell # is 507-251-3144

Non-boater fee was established as $50 plus Big Bass entry, launch fee is $6 and should be split.

Tornament Director Jamie requests that you seek your partners input/assistance in bumping potentially short fish.  This will alleviate problems and keep our weigh-ins moving quickly.

New Bus. Couples tourney 7/22 Lake Winona, more details will be provided at the next meeting.  Some members are planning to drive up to Waconia 7/16 pre-fish and stay over.  The # of The Super 8 in Waconia is 952-442-5147 for res.  Meeting adj. At 8.40 PM.

May 2006 Meeting

Federation Report:

• DNR will be doing a LMBV survey.  Dick can provide date if interested in fishing the lake that day to collect fish.

• B.A.S.S. membership is down 40K members to 20K.

• New B.A.S.S. Federation Team Format - The Club that wins the state tournament will take a 6 Person team to the Team Divisional's.  It's up to that club to decide who gets to go.  State Teams are still 4 person.  Top 12 from state still individually qualify for Divisionsal's as before.

• MNBF asked that we attempt to leave the closest parking spots to the ramps open at our respective club tournaments.

• Leech Lake is the site of 2007 State Tournament.

Discussed FLW / TBF qualifier tournament.  At this point, if you wish to fish the TBF, then follow the opportunity that Dick sent out via e-mail.  The discussion will be dropped as a club until more information arises.

Jason Smith and Chris Hansen joined the club.  Both are non boaters.

Voted to Support the Lake Zumbro Improvement Association again this year.

Discussed upcoming KFAN tournament work schedule.

April 2006 Meeting

No newsletter.

March 2006 Meeting

25 people attended the meeting.

No Federation Report.

Club voted to submit a proposal for 2007 MNBF State Tournament on the MS River.  Dick Dorman will be submitting the proposal at the next State Federation meeting.  If the proposal wins, we will talk more about what works needs to be done to prepare and to host the event.

No new news on BASS vs. FLW issues.

KFAN News - Tournament preparation is on track, but sponsors are still needed.  Please let John know if you have any sponsor opportunities.  Also, Tim Allen needs to know your availability to work the KFAN (May 6/7) but NEXT meeting.

John Stears mention that he and Rick Billings may try and get Jimmy Johnson, Mark Fisher and possibly another angler to put on a seminar to help raise money for St. Judes / KFAN.  He will keep us informed.

Rick's buy in proposal passed in the last meeting, however particular's were discussed at this meeting.  Rick is buying it at spot #5 (just below the team), thus is any changes occur the list will be affect from bottom up.  Mike McNeilus is the last member of the team and stated he has no problem with this.  The club will review how this years "trial" goes with Rick and a decision will be made next year to decide if this is something we want to keep in place or not.

Almost all the dues are in.  Speaking with Phill, every one but Jeff Becker, Stan Larson, John Algyr and Adam Baker have paid or made arrangements to pay.  Please contact Phill to get these paid as the roster in due by March 31st.

Mike Kepp, Chuck Campbell, Brent Haimes and Todd Osweiler will likely not be at the April meeting and want to be in the draw for the April tournament.

Lastly, Kyle Bellefy joined us at the March meeting and is interested in joing the club.  We will be voting on his membership at the April meeting.

February 2006 Meeting

About 27 people attended the meeting.

Federation Report:

BASS vs. FLW details: Currently there are no contracts to be signed so it's just a waiting game. MN Federation has not set any deadlines to make any decisions so we are currently in a "hold pattern". More news to come.

Stearns County has made proposals for additional restrictions and laws on tournaments. We are not fishing in that county, so nothing for us to worry about thus far.

2007 State Proposal for Leech Lake has been submitted. Do we want to submit a river nomination?

New News:

BASS/ZVBM dues are due at the March meeting.

KFAN is set to go out of Wabasha. Invitations will be going out soon. Discussion was had about work to be done.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Alt E is likely a go. The presentation was more to tell what was happening rather than asking for opinions.

Dan Krueger has put his name in for June, July, Aug and Oct tournaments already in case he missed those meetings.

Raffle raised $383 total split between Stacie/Alex Lepp and a member of ZVBM to be used as donation in KFAN.

A benefit auction for Stacie Lepp is to be help March 4th at the Elks Lodge.  Click here for details.

January 2006 Meeting 
About 30 people attended January meeting.

No Federation Report 

Rick Billings' co worker from Rapala, Greg W., presented their companies new 2006 product line. He answered many questions and provided an insight to Rapala's product development. He brought several goodies for give-a-way. Those will be raffled off at the next club meeting with the proceeds going to a benefit to be decided at that time.

Brent asked for volunteers to go to the cities on Jan 5th to put together rods/reels for kids. Dick Dorman was the only one available that night.

ZVBM Christmas Party - Jan 14th @ Fisherman's Inn - 6PM Happy Hour - 7PM Dinner

Buy in for 2007 State Tournament passed.

There will be a meeting in Wabasha on January 24 to discuss Mississippi River refuse proposals. John Stears presented the noted changes for Alt E. Some of the high points are below:
- smallest group of users seem to be who the proposal is geared towards.
- reduced many of the no access zones to no wake zones, however there are still some no access zones.
- several areas still electric motor only (Schneiders, Area 42, etc)
- Alt E showed slack on types of baits that can be used
- If you can't make the meeting, please go to the following website or send an e-mail with your concern to the following e-mail:

Website: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/planning/uppermiss/AltE.html
E-mail: r3planning@fws.gov
Address: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Attention CCP Comment
51 East 4th St.
Winona, MN 55987

KFAN 
A 50 boat permit has been obtained for the KFAN to continue on the River. The club agreed to continue helping with this project. More details on the KFAN in the meeting to come.

Reminders:
Next club meeting will be Wednesday February 1, 2006

Club Christmas Party is January 14, 2006 at Fisherman’s Inn

December 2005 Meeting 

About 23 people attended December meeting.

Federation Report 
The dead fish proposal passed. Now it is 4 oz. +2oz. each for additional fish dead.

There is a lottery for the CITGO Bassmaster tournament slots. The lakes are Guntersville, Rayburn, and Champlain. Let Dick know if interested, additional lottery tickets available for 5.00 each. The $650.00 entry fee is due by the January meeting.
All of our lakes for 2006 have been submitted to the federation and are accepted.

The BASS/ESPN relationship continues. More next meeting.

Berkley big bass registration can be submitted on line.

There will be a meeting in Wabasha on January 24 to discuss Mississippi River refuse proposals. We will discuss more at the January meeting.

KFAN 
KFAN is on for Pool 4 & 5 on May 6 & 7. A 50 boat permit has been obtained.

Meeting discussion

Chuck’s tournament will be held on April 8th and 9th, 2006.

The club Christmas party will be January 14th at Fisherman’s Inn. Let Jamie know at the January meeting if you plan to attend. 

Reservations have been made for cabins at Sandy Beach Resort on Gull Lake for the State TOC. Rooms will be about $35.00/person/night and a $100.00 deposit will be required at the January meeting.

The following people need to update BASS membership numbers:
Schultz,Walters,Domaille,Baker,Preston, Christopherson.

We will continue information seminars after the club meetings for the next few months. A Rapala representative will be available on one month . 

Reminders

Next club meeting will be Wednesday January 4, 2005

Club Christmas Party is January 14, 2006 at Fisherman’s Inn

State TOC participants must provide $100.00 at Jan Meeting

November 2005 Meeting 

About 21 people attended November meeting.

Federation Report 
No report

KFAN 
KFAN is on for Pool 4 & 5 on May 6 & 7. If that date falls through, the alternate date is the end of April.
Meeting discussion
Milo Walters, Jay Hodge, and Brent Haimes reviewed their strategies for the Cedar lake tournament.

The club Christmas party will be January 14th at Fisherman’s Inn. Let Jamie know at the December meeting if you plan to attend. 

Reservations have been made for cabins at Sandy Beach Resort on Gull Lake for the State TOC. Rooms will be about $35.00/person/night and a $100.00 deposit will be required at the January meeting.

The following are the nominations for next year’s club officers:

President Brent Haimes
Vice President Chuck Campbell 
Weighmaster Matt Pretzer
Asst Weighmaster Mike Kepp
Secretary Tim Allen
Treasurer Phil Rodenberg
Newsletter & Web site Chuck Campbell
Fed Rep Dick Dorman
Tournament Director Jamie Warner

Lakes and Dates for 2006 Club Tournaments:

May 20 Pools 4&5
Backup Pools 5A&6

June 10 Forest
Backup Big Marine

July 17 Waconia
Backup White Bear

August 17 North/South Center
Backup Chisago

Sept 23 & 24 State Waters
Backup Pokegama

October 7 Minnetonka
Backup Rush

Reminders

Next club meeting will be Wednesday December 7, 2005

Club Christmas Party is January 14, 2006 at Fisherman’s Inn

State TOC participants must provide $100.00 at Jan Meeting