October 29, 2006

Held at Bass Pro Shops Auburn Hills, MI

Observed a moment of silence in memory of Vice President Dave Dienes who passed away this summer.

Roll Call: 22 clubs present

Reviewed April’s Presidents’ Meeting minutes. Motion to accept minutes by Mike Kujawski, 2nd by Jerry Overton. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Doug Hedberg

• There is a handout on file. ( available to Pres upon request)
• Motion to accept Treasurer’s report by Mike Kujawski., Second by Jerry Overton Motion passed.

State Championship: Paul Sacks

• Good turnout on Saginaw Bay. The 2007 Northern Division is August 12 -17 Vermillion on Lake Erie. The 2008 Northern Division is set in Wisconsin. and the 2009 Northern Division will be held in Michigan.
• For 2007 we are looking for lake suggestions. The Presidents were polled and the majority preferred Charlevoix.

Scott Moody of Bass Pro Shops discussed several new items at the store.

Classic Series Report: Mike O’Rourke

• Trying to collect $2000.00 from Muskegon. Payout extra $4000.00 from the Muskegon tournaments. This is money collected for the classic that was not held.
• Resuming classic series format - 4 tournaments on 2 weekends - June 2 & 3 and August 4&5, 2007.
• Team - draw format. Entry fee reduced 50% - $100.00 per team per day. 100% payback.
• No Championship this year. Mike Kujawski suggested coordinating with the BASS Wolverine tournaments - they are on Sunday only. There were some objections about a draw format. These suggestions will be reviewed.

Lou Borer Scholarship Fund: Paul Sacks

• There are 10 qualified applicants. Committee will meet soon to reward scholarships.

Shimano offers a scholarship. BASS Conservation Scholarship. Information on our Fed. web site. This has 6 $2000 undergraduate scholarships and 1 $5000 graduate scholarship for natural resources management.

Newsletter: Paul Wagner

• Mailed out October Bass Lines. January will be full color magazine. Looking for advertising and content. Quarterly publication. Deadline is December 1st.

Membership: Paul Wagner

• Passed out rosters. Please make corrections and resubmit. BASS - Need at least 2 club members to handle roster on line. System should be active November 1st.

Raffle Ticket: Doug Hedberg

• Incentive checks will be out no later than the next presidents’ meeting.
• Estimate $6500 profit. Ranger boat contract is not available. We are making proposals to other boat companies.

• Looking for Co-director. Ron needs help. Looking for a club to host the Junior State Championship.

Bass Club World Championship:

Northern Divisional:

• The Michigan team finished 2nd at the Northern Division. Every Michigan angler caught a limit all 3 days. This may be a first in Reg, history. Scott Lakey advanced to the National Championship. Scott will fish the Southern Open Tournaments as a Pro.

Elite Series:

• 3 spots for each state. $750 entry fee to be a rider. Get entry fee to Paul Sacks by 11/15.We will draw for the 3 spots. Please mail to 3565 Port Cove Dr. # 80 Waterford , Mi. 48328 .

Our Federation is looking for a Conservation Director and a Newsletter Editor.

Any interest in a parent - child tournament?

Elections:

• 4 positions up for renewal - Jay Berwick, Doug Hedberg, Paul Sacks, and Mark Smith.
• There are 3 additional positions opened: Dennis Beltz, 2 year term, Dave Harmon, 2 year term, and Dave Dienes, 1 year term.
• The only nomination letter received by July 1st was for Jay Berwick and Paul Sacks. They automatically are elected. Took floor nominations for the other 5 positions. The additional new board members are: Barry Narrin of Maximum Bass (3 years), Tom Bowland Bass Chasers (3 years), Mike Kujawski Sterling Heights (2 years), Sharon Leonardi MI Bassin’ Bums and Babes, and Larry Gargus Lake Nepessing (1 year).

Dues must be paid at the December meeting, $25 per member.

Larry Leonardi won $75 in the 50/50 drawing.

Motion to adjourn by Jerry Overton. Second by Mike Bandy. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m..

Special board meeting called to order 2:50 p.m. to elect officers.

Nominations were taken for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

The results are: Paul Sacks, President, Larry Gargus, Vice President, Barry Narrin. Secretary, and Jay Berwick, Treasurer.

Pres. Sacks appointed the following to committees and directorships:

• Mike O’Rourke and Larry Gargus for Classic Series Directors
• Larry Leonardi for Sponsorship
• Ron Guilfoil Jr., Barry Narrin, and Tom Bowland for Youth
• Paul Wagner and Mike Kujawski for State Championship
• Paul Sacks, Dave Fogleman, Jay Berwick, Larry Gargus, and Mike O’Rourke for Scholarship
• Larry Leonardi and Sharon Leonardi for Bylaws

Meeting adjourned at 3:40 PM

Submitted by Jay Berwick

PRESIDENTS' MEETING MINUTES

December 3, 2006 at Bass Pro Shops

Called to order at 1:15 PM

A presentation of new products sold by Bass Pro Shops was given by Scott Moody.

Roll Call – Present: 26 of 43 clubs

Reviewed Octobers Presidents Meeting minutes

Motion to accept minutes by Mike Kujawski and second by Tom Boland Motion Passed

Treasurers’ Report: Jay Berwick

• Jay is in the mist of learning the accounting program and also is taking care of all outstanding invoices. There will be $2,250 in interest will be awarded in scholarships .
• 9 awards were granted.
• Account funds available upon request of Club Pres.
• There was $3,950 paid out for the raffle tickets that were sold and Michigan Bass Busters won the $500 incentive bonus
• Berrien Bass Busters sold the winning ticket, but South Central Michigan Bass Casters had sold the most tickets.
• A check for $1,500 was made out to Scott Lakey to cover the expenses at nationals.
• Scott also gave a short talk about how great the team was at divisional and with each other.
• Motion to accept report by Bob Downing second by Mike Kujawski Motion Passed

Classic Series Report: Mike O’Rourke

• Mike let the presidents know that the winners from last year will receive additional funds.
• Mike let the presidents know that the lakes are going to be Lake Charlevoix on June 2^nd and 3^rd and then on Wixom Lake August 4^th and 5^th. This will be for Federation members only and will also be a team/draw (team) tournament. Mike is looking for some sponsors, so anyone that can help please contact Mike. The entry fee will be $50 a man per day and there will be more info and a entry form in the Basslines.

State Championship: Paul Wagner

• The presidents were given a choice and voted between Lake Charlevoix and Lake St. Clair: and Lake St. Clair was voted to be the lake we will fish the state championship on. The dates for the tournament will be August 23^rd thru 25^th with the 26^th as the blow over day.

Web Site: Paul Wagner

• Paul has cleaned up the web site and forum, also is checking into updating the software to prevent further forum violations. He is looking to add a calendar so that the clubs can not only be informed of dates, but may also add dates that they may want all to know. Please have all your members register on the new site soon.
• Paul informed the presidents of BASS new online club roster and how to access it and who in each club can access it.

Newsletter: Paul Wagner

• Coming along good and looking for new articles with graphics, so send in any info that you may want published, he is also looking to fill more adds, so if you have any leads please contact Paul.

Youth State Championship: Barry Narrin

• We are looking for clubs to step up and help run casting kids and the boat show coming up, we are running 3 at each show and there are 3 shows.
• We are also looking for a club to head it up – the club that volunteers will get to a chance to choose the lake and the date.

Boat Auction: Ray Schmitt

• We only had 11 clubs sell tickets last year and only 3 clubs really sold a good number of tickets for us and it gave a small profit, so this year we are going to have a boat auction to make a better profit to help with our youth projects. There will be bid forms are all of the boat shows and in your bass lines. This will be held on March 25 2006 in Memphis, Michigan. Members can bring any sporting goods to the auction for a small fee. The top ten bidders will be notified and told to bring with them and deposit. The cut off date for mail-in bids will be March 18 2006. The admission to the auction is free and there is no buyer’s premium. If you have any questions please contact Ray Schmitt.

• We are putting together water weigh-in system information for a grant that we can apply for thru BASS.
• Ron Spitler asked the presidents that with the early catch and release season if there was a reduced number of a tournament.

Membership: Paul Sacks

• All clubs will need to be 100% B.A.S.S. members now. Paul Wagner will explain to the presidents how the new BASS web site works and how to log into it.
• Paul Sacks inform the clubs that we are putting together a member’s benefit packet, so that our member may know all the benefits that they get by being a member of the Michigan Bass Federation. He also informed the presidents of the guaranteed three slots that are available to us for the elite series
• Michigan Bass Busters donated $200.00 to the Scholarship fund.

A motion to adjourn was made by Tom Boland and second by Bob Downing Motion Passed.

Meeting Adjourned at 3:00 PM

Submitted by Barry Narrin

Mi.BASS Federation Board Secretary

Presidents’ Meeting

February 03, 2007 Held at Bass Pro Shops

Called to order at 1:06PM

Roll Call – Present: 19 of 43 clubs

Reviewed Octobers Presidents Meeting minutes

Motion to accept minutes by Larry Leonardi and second by Mike O’Rourke, Motion Passed

Scott Lakey attended and gave us an update of his tournament at The Federation Championship in Alabama. He said that BASS treated each of them as if they were pros and this was the classic.

Paul Sacks went over the new mission statement with the presidents and it was well received. Our mission statement will be posted on the web soon. Paul also informed the presidents of the Skeeter contract and the Lowrance contract, he also went over the benefits that go with them. We have signed the contract with Minn Kota and have 12 motors for discounted sale to the first 12 to contact Paul Sacks. He informed the presidents that they needed to go to the Bass web to update their on-line rosters.

Treasurers’ Report: Jay Berwick

• There was $2250 in interest that was given out in the scholarship checks.
• The General fund has $52,077.70 The Scholarship fund has $64000.00
• BASS sent a check for $900 to help the casting kids’ contenders with the expenses; Michigan Bass also added $300 on top of the $900. BASS also sent $$1100 to help JWC contenders with the expenses. 2006 state championship bills are all in and done. There was a check for $50 donated to the scholarship fund from Bass Chasers of Shiawassee.
• Motion to accept by Dave Fogleman second by Mike Mize Motion Passed

Classic Series Report: Mike O’Rourke

• The president were reminded that this will be for Federation members only and will also be a team tournament the first day and team/draw (team) tournament the second day. Mike let the presidents know that the lakes are going to be Lake Charlevoix on June 2^nd and 3^rd and Wixom Lake August 4^th and 5^th. The payout for the classic will be 100% and with a few more sponsors it will be over that. We are trying to put together a prize pack for AOY, big bass, and for the bass club that has the most entries. Clubs are welcome to use this as a club tournament. We could tract the results per club.

State Championship: Paul Wagner

• The presidents were informed that the dates for the tournament are August 23^rd thru the 25^th with the 26^th as the blow over day. We are working on the meeting place for the mandatory Thursday night meeting. We were informed that Little Bill of Little Bills Trophies will be the Weigh Master and that the sponsor are all stepping up for this one.

Members Benefit Book: Paul Wagner

• Paul showed the presidents an example of the new members benefit booklet that will be copied in disk form and given to the presidents to follow up with their individual club members.

VHS: Pres. Sacks

• Paul updated us on the virus and the new Federal law about transporting LIVE fish from Canadian waters. He also told us that BASS is working on this and is hoping to have it resolved before our season starts.

Youth State Championship: Barry Narrin

• We are looking for clubs to step up and help run casting kids and the Grand Rapids boat show coming up, we are running 2 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. We ask the presidents will youth clubs to try to get their roosters in ASAP. If any club has a youth project they can submit a youth form for some financial assistants. New forms and guidelines will be posted soon. The deadline date will now be May 30 each year. If you have any questions on any of these items please contact Barry Narrin. bnarrin@michiganbass.com
• Dave Fogleman informed everyone that his club will be running the kids state championship and it will be July 1^st on Kent Lake with more information to come later. They are trying to have TV coverage. Our goal is to back this as professional event that we can. Nation Youth Director Stacy Twiggs is due to attend. If wish to help with this Youth tournament let us know.

Boat Auction: Ray Schmitt

• We have bids coming in on the boat already, so if you do not have yours in please place it now. We are asking for the clubs to please not only bring things to auction, but to also attend and show your support. If you have any questions please contact Ray Schmitt.
• Any sport items can be brought on the auction day. Clubs can use this as another fund raiser.

Membership: Paul Sacks

• There are new Fed. Nation State patches for sale, for more information or to purchase some please contact Paul Sacks. Small patch -$2.50 large patch $3.00

Pres. Sacks informed the clubs updates from the presidents meeting he attended at nationals. He told us that not only could he see how BASS is stepping up for us, but now knows how important we are to them.

• The new AD&D insurance only is good for traveling to, during, and traveling back from any club function.
• He informed the clubs of the planned payout for the WCBC 6-man team tournaments.
• He told of the new program that BASS has called "drive the nation" and how the federation could win a new truck.
• All federation members are eligible for a free membership to the ABA in 2007.

The President’s were informed by Larry Leonardi that the new by-laws will be ready around October. There was also a new by-law brought forward by Larry Leonardi that would waive the late fee for a club to come back for this year only. This will be voted on at the April presidents meeting.

Pres. Sacks asked the Presidents for nominations to fill Ron Guilfoil removed position until the October meeting, when the position would be nominated and voted on.

No nomination came forward.

A motion to adjourn was made by Larry Leonardi and second by Mike O’Rourke

Motion Passed. Meeting Adjourned at 2:49 PM

Minutes written by Barry Narrin, Federation Board Secretary

Presidents’ Meeting April 01, 2007

Called to order at 1:10PM

Held at Bass Pro Shops Roll Call – Present: 34 of 40 clubs

Reviewed February Presidents Meeting minutes

Motion to accept minutes by Mike Mize and second by Rodger Craig - Motion Passed

GUESTS:

Dylan Mathis came in and talked about how he enjoyed his experience fishing the JWC and how that he got to fish with Aaron Martins. He told us that he finishes first for the northern division for his age group and for that he received a $2000 scholarship and a trophy. His father also said the BASS treated them and all of the contestants like they were the pros.

Michael Lipinski informed the presidents of his trip for the divisional casting kids’ competition. He told of how fun and exciting it was for him and his family to be there and to meet Ray Scott. He also said how great it was to meet other contenders from around the country.

Jason Flemming was there to inform the presidents of the new permit process and which lakes are required for a pay permit. It was also told the even if the booth at the launch is unattended that you are still required to have a parking permit. They are also setting up the permit process do enter in electronically and you will be able to enter them in November instead of waiting till January. You may now apply for a permit for free fishing weekend and holiday weekends, they will be look at from site to site. Also for one time large events you may still need to pull a permit even on lake that does not require one.

Dave Landahl

Dave came in to give the presidents the information about "take me fishing" program and "TheAnglers Legacy Pledge". This is a promise to take out fishing someone that has not been fishing before, so that this person may get involed into fishing and then pass it on like you did.

Classic Series Report: Mike O’Rourke

Mike told the presidents that the series is all set and is ready to run. Big Bass Pot will be an optional fee and 100% payback. Lots of prizes to be given out with a drawing for a $50 Bass Pro gift card on the second day. There will be a $100 to be given to the top club and a Minn Kota trolling motor for the AOY. Sponsors making donations of prizes: SolarBat glasses, Complete batteries, ThermaCELL,SnakDaddy.Red Dragon,Mike’s Rx,Combat Fishing and Bill McElroy.

Clubs may use any of the tournaments as a club tournament. We can provide the results for

individual clubs. Pres. Sacks introduced Little Bill of Little Bills trophies as our new weigh master

State Championship: Paul Wagner

The room at Gino’s has been reserved and the banquet is set, there will also be a picnic after the weigh-in Friday night. This year all club members are eligible to fish in the state championship. There are all new rules for the state championship, which you can find on the web site. We are asking all for help and for help finding a couple of pontoon boat for the release of the fish.

If your club has volunteers, please contact Paul Wagner.

Members Benefit Book: Paul Wagner

Paul gave out to the presidents a CD of all the new changes and also the member’s benefits of being part of the Michigan Bass federation Nation, they were also given a lot of good federation information and downloads for most forms. ( Scholarship-rosters, address changes, etc.)

VHS: Pres. Sacks updated us on the virus and the new Federal law about transporting LIVE fish from Canadian waters. He also told us that BASS is working on this and is hoping to have it resolved before our season starts.

Youth State Championship: Barry Narrin

We ask the presidents with youth clubs to try to get their roosters in ASAP. If any club has a youth project they can submit a youth form for some financial assistants, the board has approved fund to be delegated out for youth projects. New forms and guidelines are posted on the web site. The deadline date will now be May 30 each year. If you have any questions on any of these items please contact Barry Narrin. bnarrin@michiganbass.com. Dave Fogleman informed everyone that his club will be running the kids state championship and it will be July 1^st on Kent Lake with more information to come later. There will be a $20 entry fee per child for the tournament. They are trying to have TV coverage. Our goal is to back this as a professional event as much as we can. Nation Youth Director Stacy Twiggs is due to attend. If wish to help with this Youth tournament let us know. If anyone is running a casting kids event just remember that it takes 4 to 6 weeks to get a kit.

Boat Auction: Ray Schmitt

The boat auction did not draw a single bid. So we are having Freeway broker it out for us at $16,000 and we should see a profit of $7,700 out of the sale. The board has voted to let any

Club that finds a buyer for the boat for at least $16,500.00 will earn at least $500.00 as

a finders fee. This can be a great fund raiser for a club.

Mike Kujawski was announced as our new sponsorship coordinator. Paul Sacks informed us of some of our new sponsors and their products (Solar bat sunglasses, Thermacell) and of the three Skeeter dealers we have (Leaders Marine, Freeway, and Lakedrive).

The new by-law was voted on by the presidents and passed unanimously.

Paul Sacks told the presidents of the information of the BCWC and that we only have one club applying so far.

The presidents were informed that we are looking into selling the current trailer and buying a smaller one

The president had got together a put on a great April fools day joke on Pres. Sacks (the joke is attached.)

A motion to adjourn was made by Mike Kujawski and second by Paul Wagner

Motion Passed. Meeting Adjourned at 3:12 PM

Minutes written by Barry Narrin - Federation Board Secretary