2006 Minutes

Mike Brunett performed the Secretary/Treasurer duties and gave a treasurer's report. He discussed dues and distributed checks for the top six payouts and dues refunds.

Old Business:

The mount we decided to purchase for Andrew Thompson. No updates, Andy has not heard back from him.

Andy cut checks to the following people for dues give-backs and Top Six payouts:

New Business:

Draw for Lanier & Blast Off Order:

1. Bud Whatley & Mike Brunett

2. Eddie Privett & James Kelly

3. Lanier Hunt & Tom Nicodemus

4. Mark Ward & Tony Vacinek

Launch from: Lanier Harbor – in the water at 6:00 a.m.

Elections were held for the 2007 Officers.

President: Andy Treon (nominated by Mike B. and 2^nd by Cliff B.)

Vice President (special events): Cliff Bost (nominated by Mike B and 2^nd by Eddie P..)

Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Brunett (nominated by Andy T. and 2^nd by Eddie P.)

Tournament Director: Tom Nicodemus (nominated by Cliff B. and 2^nd by Andy T.)

Hotel Director: Donnie Hendrickson (nominated by Andy T. and 2^nd by Cliff B.)

Asst. Tournament Director: Bud Whatley (nominated by Mike B. and 2^nd by Tony V.)

Past President: Eddie Privett

November 2006 Meeting Minutes

October 2006 Meeting Minutes

The October meeting was held on Thursday, October 5, 2006.

Members Present:

Eddie Privett

Matt Davis

Andy Treon

Mark Ward

Tom Nicodemus

Cliff Bost

Mike Brunett

Ronnie Hendrickson

Jim Norton

Tony Vacinek

Bud Whatley

Prospective members present:

David Smith

Call to order at 7:15

Mark held the Drawing for Lake Guntersville. The pairings are as follows:

1. Tom and Matt

2. Bud

3. Andy and Tim

4. Cliff and Mike

5. Mark and Ronnie

We are staying at the Guntersville State Park and will launch from the park ramp.

Some discussion was held on the 2007 Top Six Classic and the need for all members to join FLW.

Andy made a motion for the club to pay to have a fiberglass replica of an 11+ pound fish made for Andrew Thompson. Andrew, 17, caught the fish at a golf course pond and subsequently released it. The club elected to pay up to $400.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00.

September 2006 Meeting Minutes

The September meeting was held on Thursday, September 7, 2006.

Members present:

Eddie Privett

Matt Davis

Andy Treon

Mark Ward

Tom Nicodemus

Cliff Bost

Mike Brunett

Donnie Hendrickson

Jim Daughtry

James Kelley

Bud Whatley

Jim Bishop

Leo Perkins

Call to order at 7:10 pm.

Old business:

Andy collected some dues money.

Andy discussed the extra cash issue and made a motion that the top six finishers from 2005 evenly split the amount that would have been spent on the tournament. It was determined that the club would have spent about $1200. Split evenly—$200 each.

Motion passed.

Jim Daughtry motioned that we take the remaining excess funds and give every active member from 2006 a $100 credit towards their 2007 dues. Motion passed.

Some discussion was held on changing the September tournament from West Point Lake to Lake Guntersville. No motion was made.

Mark held the drawing for the September tournament at West Point Lake. The pairings are as follows:

1. Ronnie Hendrickson and Mike Brunett

2. Andy Treon and Cliff Bost

3. Eddie Privett and Jim Bishop

4. Bud Whatley and Matt Davis

5. Jim Norton

6. Tom Nicodemus

7. Jim Daughtry and Donnie Hendrickson

8. Leo Perkins and Don DeHaven

9. Mark Ward and James Kelley

We will launch from Horace King Park on the west side of the Highway 109 bridge at safe light. Be in the water by 6:30.

Andy passed out the free FLW/TBF t-shirts and hats.

Meeting adjourned at 7:50.

May 2006 Meeting Minutes

The May meeting was held on Thursday, May 4, 2006.

Members Present:

Eddie Privett

Andy Treon

Mark Ward

Tom Nicodemus

Cliff Bost

Mike Brunett

Donnie Hendrickson

Jim Daughtry

Ronnie Hendrickson

Bud Whatley

Prospective members present:

Jim Bishop

Zach Hildebrand

Leo Perkins

Eddie called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm.

Matt led discussion on the youth event to be held on Saturday, May 20.

Donnie made a motion to increase the no-boater fee due to the high price of fuel. The matter was discussed and it was noted that the fee has not changed in at least 14 years. Donnie proposed an increase to $50 for a single-day tournament and $80 for a two-day event. Treon seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Donnie made a motion to change the Hartwell tournament due to the price of fuel and the fact that it is a one-day event. Some discussion was held before it was voted on by the membership. Motion passed 7-3.

Motions were made to fish Wedowee and Lanier instead of Hartwell. Wedowee won the vote 6-3. It should be noted that the slot limit at Wedowee was lifted for spotted bass.

Mark voiced concerns for members not following the tournament director's instructions at blast-off. Specifically, some boaters have left before their number has been called and some have not idled away from other boats before blasting off. Eddie made a motion that the tournament director shall have the authority to levy a one pound penalty to any boater who blasts off before his number is called. Motion passed and the rule will be added to the tournament rules.

Mark held the drawing for Wedowee. The pairings are as follows:

1. Tim

2. Andy and Donnie

3. Bud and Zach

4. Jim D.

5. Eddie

6. Cliff and Mike B.

7. Jim N. and Ronnie

8. Tom and Lanier

9. Ris

10. Leo and James

11. Mark and Nick

We will launch from the public ramp on the west side of the Hwy 48 bridge.

Prospective members were dismissed and a vote was held on the membership of Leo, Jim B. and Zach. All were voted into the club. Congrats!

Meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm.

April 2006 Meeting Minutes

The April meeting was held on Thursday, March 30, 2006.

Members Present:

Eddie Privett

Andy Treon

Mark Ward

Tom Nicodemus

Cliff Bost

Donnie Hendrickson

Jim Daughtry

Ronnie Hendrickson

James Kelley

Jim Norton

Bud Whatley

Prospective members present:

Jim Bishop

Mike Brunett

Zach Hildebrand

Leo Perkins

Eddie called the meeting to order at about 7:10 pm.

Mark performed the drawing for West Point. The pairings are as follows:

1. Andy and Zach

2. Leo and Tom

3. Eddie and Mike B.

4. Jim N. and James

5. Jim D. and Donnie

6. Ronnie and Bud

7. Mark and Jim B.

We will launch from the public ramp on the west side of the Hwy 109 bridge.

Eddie led discussion on the productive patterns at Sinclair, Oconee and Eufaula.

Andy collected dues and reimbursements for the Eufaula cabins.

Prospective members were dismissed and a vote was held on the membership of Mike Brunett.

Meeting adjourned around 8:00 pm.

March 2006 Meeting Minutes

The March meeting was held on Thursday, March 2, 2006

Members present:

Eddie Privett

Matt Davis

Andy Treon

Mark Ward

Cliff Bost

Jim Daughtry

Don DeHaven

George Edwards

Ronnie Hendrickson

James Kelley

Jim Norton

Mike Sullivan

Tony Vacinek

Bud Whatley

Prospective members present:

Jim Bishop

Mike Brunett

Zach Hildebrand

Leo Perkins

Call to order at 7:05

Drawings were held for Oconee and Eufaula.

Oconee Pairings:

1. Daughtry/Hildebrand

2. Treon/Bishop

3. Vacinek/Ronnie Hendrickson

4. Griffin/DeHaven

5. Perkins/Davis

6. Brunett/Kelley

7. Nicodemus/Donnie Hendrickson

8. Whatley

9. Privett/Bost

10. Cowan/Ward

Launch from Sugar Creek GA power ramp.

Eufaula Parings:

1. Treon/Ronnie Hendrickson

2. Privett/Kelley

3. Brunett/Donnie Hendrickson

4. Bost/Nicodemus

5. Norton

6. Ward/Sullivan

Launch from Lakepoint.

Andy collected money.

Matt discussed the youth event. The drain pipe at Huddleston Pond is damaged and will not be repaired before the scheduled date. Matt recommended that we change to three ponds. Matt discussed sponsorship at $200 per.

Jim Daughtry discussed Top Six and the lack of interest in the tournament. Jim motioned that we not fish the Top Six Classic this year. The motion was seconded and a vote was held. Motion passed.

Eddie discussed the Seminole protest. Much discussion was held and motions were made. In the end it was decided that we add a rule to the tournament rules.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35.

February 2006 meeting minutes

The February meeting was held Thursday, February 2, 2006.

Members present:

Eddie Privett

Matt Davis

Andy Treon

Mark Ward

Cliff Bost

Donnie Hendrickson

Ris Cowan

Jim Daughtry

James Kelley

Jim Norton

Joe Schwering

Mike Sullivan

Tony Vacinek

Bud Whatley

Prospective members present:

Jim Bishop

Mike Brunett

Zach Hildebrand

Leo Perkins

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

Volunteers were asked to mentor Prospective member Mike Brunett. Tony Vacinek volunteered and was assigned.

Andy discussed dues and Seminole cabin reimbursements and received some payments.

Mark held the drawing for Lake Sinclair. The pairings are as follows:

We elected to launch from Little River.

Eddie polled the membership for anyone needing a hotel room for Friday night and asked Cliff to make the arrangements.

Andy led discussion on Top Six. It was determined that there are enough people interested and committed to go. Jim Daughtry was elected team captain. The team already has hotel reservations.

Andy advised the club that everyone needs to join FLW Outdoors and gave the phone number to call and do so. The Top Six team members must join as soon as possible.

Andy proposed changing our bylaws to reflect the change in affiliation from B.A.S.S. to FLW. Motion approved.

Matt Davis led discussion on the Youth Event scheduled for May 20 at Huddleston pond. He asked for volunteers to assist him in finding sponsors.

Eddie proposed that we begin informal workshops following our regular meetings. The informational/technique demonstrations would be voluntary. Some discussion was held on the idea but no motion was made.