2002 Minutes

At the October meeting, the club voted to have a booth and enter The Great Chili Challenge. Cliff made the chili, while Ris and Carol Cowan manned the booth. They passed out schedule cards and talked up the club. Cliff and Jim Daughtry were working their own booths and helped Ris when they could. Our chili won the second place Judges' Choice award.

Officers for 2003 were elected.

President: Cliff Bost

Vice President: Jim Daughtry

Secretary/Treasurer: Andy Treon

Tournament Director: Tim Griffin

BOD/Assistant Tournament Director: George Edwards

BOD/Hotels: Eddie Privett

BOD in lieu of Past President: Jim Norton

A Board of Directors meeting will be held before the next meeting to create the 2003 schedule.

We decided to move the January meeting date to the second Thursday of the month, January 9.

Discussion was held on whether we should have a tournament in January or not. It was decided the BOD will pick a date for a January tournament and a June tournament and the club will vote on the matter at the January meeting.

The club collectively chose to vote for Brendan Smith for the Director-at-large, North position in the GBCF election.

Andy collected money for dues, federation dues, family weekend food and the lunker pot.

Eddie drew for the Oconee tournament. Parings are as follows:

1. Edwards

2. Griffin/Mills

3. Blum/Gaskins

4. Bost/Sullivan

5. Privett/Cowan

6. Treon

7. Hunt/DeHaven

8. Daughtry/Kesler

Launch will be at Sugar Creek. Eddie is going to reserve a cabin at the Sugar Creek Marina that sleeps about eight people. If you would like to stay there Friday night, call Andy.

Meeting was adjourned about 8:15.

October 2002 Meeting Minutes

The October meeting was held on Thursday, October 3.

Members present:

Cliff Bost

Andy Treon

Donnie Hendrickson

Jim Daughtry

George Edwards

Jim Norton

Mike Sullivan

Prospective members present:

Ris Cowan

Chris Kesler

Call to order at 7:10. Prospective member Mark Ward was voted into the club.

Cliff suggested we have a booth at the Peachtree Civitan Great Chili Challenge. Jim Daughtry seconded the motion and the motion passed. More to come on this subject...

The patterns at Lakes Mitchell and Jordan were discussed. Most fish were caught on spinnerbaits and crankbaits, and some were caught on topwater and worms.

Top Six 2003 was discussed. Reservations have been made and confirmed at Lakepoint resort for two cabins.

The Lake Martin family weekend was discussed and the drawing was held for the Lake Martin tournament. The pairings are:

1. Eddie and Ris

2. Tim and Andy

3. Lanier

4. Cliff and Jim D.

5. Billy and Mark

6. George and Mike

7. Jim N. and Chris

8. Donnie

Andy collected dues and lunker pot fees.

Meeting adjourned at about 8:20.

September 2002 Meeting Minutes

The September meeting was held on Thursday, September 5.

Members Present:

Cliff Bost

Jim Daughtry

George Edwards

Tim Griffin

Donnie Hendrickson

Jim Norton

Andy Treon

Prospective members present:

Chuck Barber

Ris Cowan

Chris Kesler

Call to order at 7:10 pm. Cliff introduced prospective member Chris Kesler.

Andy collected dues and lunker pot fees.

Cliff led discussion on winning patterns at our Lake Jackson tournament. They aren't worth mentioning.

Cliff led discussion on the subject of insurance for the club. It was decided we would do some more research on the matter and find out from other clubs if they have insurance. We will re-visit this subject in the future.

The drawing was held for our Lake Mitchell/Lake Jordan tournament. The pairings are as follows:

1. Billy and Jim D. (Lake Jordan)

2. George

3. Donnie and Jim D. (Lake Mitchell)

4. Lanier and Ris

5. Eddie

6. Andy and Mark

7. Cliff and Jim N.

8. Tim and Chris

The blast-off order will be reversed for the Lake Jordan tournament.

Donnie is making reservations at the Best Western in Clanton, AL. Check back soon for confirmation. To get there, use exit 205 on I-65. The hotel is on the east side of the interstate on the north side of the road.

We will launch from Higgins Ferry State Launch at Lake Mitchell. This is the same ramp we have always used. From the hotel, go north on I-65 to the next exit (exit 208). Turn left (east) and take the road to the end. It ends at the ramp.

At Lake Jordan, we will launch from Bonner's Fishing Lodge.

Meeting adjourned about 8:15 pm.

August 2002 Meeting Minutes

The August meeting was held on Thursday, July 25.

Members present:

Cliff Bost

Jim Daughtry

Lanier Hunt

Jim Norton

Eddie Privett

Andy Treon

Prospective members present:

Chuck Barber

Ris Cowan

Mark Ward

Call to order at 7:10 pm. Cliff introduced two prospective members--Chuck Barber and Ris Cowan.

It was decided that we would launch from Martin's for our Lake Jackson night tournament. We will fish from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am. Following are the pairings.

1. Andy & Donnie

2. Lanier & Mark

3. Eddie

4. Billy

5. Tim & Don

6. Cliff & Ris

7. Jim Daughtry & Chuck

8. George

Andy collected dues and Lunker Pot fees.

Meeting adjourned around 8:00 pm.

June 2002 Meeting Minutes

The June meeting was held on Thursday, June 6.

Members present:

Cliff Bost

Tim Griffin

Jim Norton

Andy Treon

Eddie Privett

Jim Daughtry

Prospective members present:

Mark Ward

Call to order at 7:05. Cliff opened discussion on the patterns used at our Lanier tournament in May.

Prospective member Jim Daughtry was voted into the club.

Discussion was held on the youth fishing derby which was held in May in conjunction with the Peachtree City Recreation Department. Club members who attended helped in baiting hooks, casting, landing and handling of fish, and general fishing knowledge. It was agreed that this event has a lot of potential, and we will become more involved in the years to come.

The family weekend planned for June 1-2 was discussed. It will be held at Lake Sinclair at the Norton's cabin.

Cliff moved to change the date of the August meeting to July 25. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:35.

May 2002 Meeting Minutes

The May meeting was held on Thursday, May 2.

Members present:

Cliff Bost

Andy Treon

Eddie Privett

Donnie Hendrickson

Jim Norton

Prospective members present:

Jim Daughtry

Mark Ward

Cliff called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm.

Donnie discussed the youth fishing event scheduled for May 18..

Cliff introduced prospective member Mark Ward.

Cliff led discussions on patterns at our latest tournaments, Clarks Hill and Hartwell. Patterns varied at Clarks Hill from crankbaits to Carolina rigs to bedding fish. Lake Hartwell's best patterns were crankbaits on points and rip-rap.

Andy collected dues.

Eddie held the drawing for Lake Lanier. Pairings are as follows:

1. George

2. Jim N.

3. Eddie and Mark

4. Cliff

5. Lanier and Jim D.

6. Donnie and Don

7. Andy and Billy

Launch will be from Lanier Harbor Marina.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

April 2002 Meeting Minutes

The April meeting was held on Thursday, April 4.

Members present:

Cliff Bost

Andy Treon

Eddie Privett

Tim Griffin

Jim Norton

Lanier Hunt

Donnie Hendrickson

Prospective members present:

Jim Daughtry

Don DeHaven

Gerard Roth

Cliff called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM and introduced prospective member Gerard Roth. Discussion was held on the productive patterns at our Lake Eufaula tournament. The consensus was mostly spinnerbaits on windy points. Some bedding fish were caught and some fish were caught on a Carolina-rigged trick worm.

Cliff reminded everyone that Georgia fishing licenses expired March 31. Don't forget to renew your license!

Prospective members Don DeHaven and George Edwards were voted into the club. They now enjoy all of the benefits of being active members of the PTCBA.

Donnie Hendrickson discussed the Peachtree City Recreation Department's youth fishing event that we will be helping out with. The date of the event is May 18, and there will be more information in the near future. We need all members who can help to be there.

Cliff made a motion to begin a progressive lunker pot. The motion passed, and the details are being ironed out. Expect an email with the rules on this pot in the near future.

The club decided to go ahead and make reservations at Seminole State Park for our 2003 Lake Seminole tournament.

Cliff discussed the lodging for our Clark Hill tournament April 13-14. If you need details, call Cliff.

Jim Norton announced the weekend we had scheduled our summer family outing (June 8-9) will not work. Expect an email from Jim with alternate dates.

Eddie drew for Clark Hill. The pairings are as follows:

1. Jim and Don

2. Lanier and Billy

3. Andy and Tim

4. Cliff and Eddie

5. George

Launch will be from Cherokee Recreation Area.

Eddie drew for Hartwell. The Pairings are as follows:

1. Billy

2. Andy

3. Tim and Don

4. Jim Norton

5. Eddie

6. Lanier

7. Cliff and Gerard

8. George (if no-boater, fishing with Billy)

Launch will be from Broyle's landing.

Andy collected dues.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

March 2002 Meeting Minutes

Due to the date of the Seminole tournament, our March meeting was held on February 28.

Members present:

Cliff Bost

Andy Treon

Eddie Privett

Jim Norton

Prospective members present:

Don DeHaven

Jim Daughtry

Cliff Bost called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm and introduced prospective member Jim Daughtry.

The members present explained how they caught their fish at Lake Sinclair. The predominant pattern was crankbaits fished around wood.

Andy discussed the lodging at Lake Seminole. We were unable to get cabins at the state park. The only available lodging on the lake was at Seminole Sportsman's Lodge which is located on Fish Pond Drain across from the state park. We have reservations for 4 mobile home units which sleep 3 persons. Check your lake map or call Andy for directions.

Andy discussed the youth fishing event scheduled for May 18. Donnie is coordinating with the Peachtree City Recreation Department on this project. It will be held at the Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City. This will be a great opportunity for us to fulfill our requirement with GBCF concerning a youth program, and it will also fulfill our obligation to the Rec Department for the use of our meeting room. There will be more details in the near future. For now, leave the date open so we can help out.

Eddie performed the drawing for the Lake Seminole tournament. Pairings are as follows:

1. Eddie

2. Cliff

3. Tim

4. Billy & Don

5. Andy

6. Lanier & George

7. Jim

Most of us will be leaving Thursday morning. Cliff is leaving at 4:00 am and Andy is leaving at 6:00 am. Call Andy or Cliff to join the convoy.

We will launch from Big Jim's Landing (formerly Reynold's Landing).

Eddie performed the drawing for Lake Eufaula. The pairings are as follows:

1. Billy

2. Eddie & George

3. Lanier

4. Donnie & Andy

5. Jim

6. Cliff & Jim D.

7. Tim

Cliff is making reservations for Friday night at Lakepoint State Park. We will launch from Lakepoint.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

February 2002 Meeting Minutes

The February meeting was held Thursday, February 7.

Members present:

Cliff Bost

Billy Mills

Andy Treon

Tim Griffin

Eddie Privett

Jim Norton

Lanier Hunt

Prospective members present:

Don DeHaven

George Edwards

Cliff called the meeting to order at 7:15 and presented Billy with numbers for his boat that were all the same size and color. He will no longer have a ransom note on either side of his Triton.

Andy distributed new corrected schedule cards.

The Lake Martin tournament top finishers explained how they caught their fish. The general consensus was small crankbaits fished shallow around wood and Texas and Carolina rigged worms fished around wood.

Cliff updated the club on initiatives to increase membership.

Andy collected dues.

Eddie drew for the Lake Sinclair tournament. The pairings are as follows:

1. Lanier and Don

2. Eddie

3. Billy

4. Tim

5. Cliff

6. Jim

7. Donnie

8. Andy and George

It was decided that we will launch from the Little River park. Jim Norton offered lodging at the family cabin. If you would like to go to the lake Friday and need a place to stay, give Jim a call.

Andy made a motion to end production of The Barking Bass newsletter, making the website the primary source of club information. Motion passed.

Andy sold some worms (Thanks guys--let me know if you need any more)

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20.

January 2002 Meeting Minutes

The January meeting was held Tuesday, January 8 due to the inclement weather on our normal meeting day.

Members present:

Cliff Bost

Billy Mills

Andy Treon

Tim Griffin

Eddie Privett

Jim Norton

Donnie Hendrickson

Prospective members present:

Don DeHaven

George Edwards

Cliff called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM and welcomed our prospective members.

Andy Treon collected votes for Sportsman of the Year.

We reviewed the schedule and found two errors on the cards. The Lake Jackson tournament will be held on Friday, August 9. The Oconee tournament will be held on November 23.

Discussion was held on tournament start/stop times. It was decided to leave them the same (Start at safe light per the Tournament Director, end at 3:00 PM Georgia time on Saturday and 1:00 PM on Sunday)

Cliff Bost opened for discussion what to do with the Top Six money. Donnie Hendrickson suggested that whatever we do, the entire club must benefit. Everyone seemed open to the idea of buying jackets for the membership. Andy Treon moved that the club table the discussion and revisit it mid-year. Motion passed.

Cliff Bost opened discussion on membership and trying to get members who are currently on LOA to become active again.

Cliff Bost discussed duties of new officers:

Vice President Billy Mills--Special Events

Board Member Donnie Hendrickson--Hotels

Board Member Jim Norton--Assistant Tournament Director

Cliff Bost opened discussion on the awards banquet on January 13. It will be held at Whirly-Ball at a cost of $150/hour from 2:30 PM until 5:30 PM. It was decided that the club will pay for two hours ($300), and if we decide to continue playing, the members will pitch in. Awards will be presented at the Whirly-Ball facility immediately afterward. Following the awards presentation, members will meet at the Stony Creek Steakhouse for dinner.

Andy Treon discussed the payouts from the 2001 season and the dues for the 2002 year. Annual dues are due at the February meeting.

Eddie Privett performed the drawing for the Lake Martin tournament on January 12. The blast-off order and pairings are as follows:

1. Andy Treon

2. Cliff Bost and Don DeHaven

3. Billy Mills

4. Donnie Hendrickson

5. Jim Norton

6. Tim Griffin and George Edwards

7. Eddie Privett

Hotel reservations will be made at the Best Western Horseshoe Inn in Alexander City for Friday night.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.

December 2001 Meeting Minutes

The December meeting was combined with the annual Board of Directors meeting and was held Sunday, December 9. Several items were discussed.

The club decided not to fish the 2002 Top Six tournament.

Officers were elected for 2002.

The 2002 tournament schedule was created.

The club decided to have our awards banquet at Whirly Ball. The tentative date is January 13. More details to come...

After the meeting we ate smoked ham and all the fixins. Thanks to everyone for bringing covered dishes and helping out.