MASS BASS FEDERATION JULY 2001 DIRECTORS MEETING Roll Call - Missing were Active Bass, South Shore and Worcester County Secretaries Report - Motion by American Eagle, Seconded by City Bass to accept the minutes. Motion passed. Treasurer Report - Tiny went over the statement. Still $1360 outstanding from advertising on travel guide. This will be looked into more. Motion by Yankee, seconded by Green Water to accept the treasurers report and pay all bills. Motion passed. Tournament Report - Report on the PVA from Tiny. The tournament was a great success with the help of Tiny and American Eagle. Next year they hope to run a second tournament, maybe in New Hampshire. The Winni tournament had 66 boats!! Results are on the web. Open tournaments coming up are the Karl Kaprelian and the Mike Yellick. There was a posting on the New England Sportsman web site about possible changes in New Hampshire tournaments, at lakes that are on the borders. The meeting is 7/31 at the Concord Fish and Game office at 7:30. This may affect spawn fishing. Youth Report - August 5th is the youth event at Webster. If anyone has donations, please contact Wayne Bacon. The following clubs were recommended by Wayne to send two extra members on their state team for youth activities they performed: Tri-County, Yankee, Wildside, Green Water, Metrowest, American Eagle. Motion by Green Water, seconded by City Bass to allow these clubs to send the extra men. Motion Passed. Conservation Report - No Report Web site Report - Some problems being worked out. It should be working fine soon. Travel Guide Report - No Report Newsletter Report - Two more were handed out. Talk of software out there to help in the production of more travel guides will be explored for the future. State Championship Report - Entry with check for fee and lunker due no later than August 7th(Must be postmarked by that date!). $30 per day for the non-boaters payable to the boater at the beginning of the day. Banquet - Mike says it is all set, and will be an Italian buffet. Scholarship Report - Amanda Tucker (John's daughter) was there at the beginning of the meeting to thank the directors for her scholarship. State Team Report – Don’t forget the Regional Team September 1st open on Winni. Next month there will be tickets for a raffle for an X15 Graph donated to the team by Charlie Moore of Charlie Moore Outdoors on NESN. Old Business - If you break a Federation Rule in a Tournament, you will be disqualified...end of discussion!!! There will be no more warnings Brian Cozzilino gave the directors the info on Mass owners of boats who register in New Hampshire. What happens in they (Mass Police) take down your info, you get summons for a hearing, and have to prove your primary use of the boat is in New Hampshire. If guilty, you pay back taxes and penalties. New Business - Letter from New Hampshire concerning Squam parking. Make sure you all park legally in the new areas. Meeting adjourned 9:00. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, AUGUST 21st, 2001 Don’t forget to send in your State Championship rosters. Dead line is August 7th post mark!!! MASSACHUSETTS B.A.S.S. FEDERATION AUGUST 2001 DIRECTORS MEETING Roll Call: Missing was Active Bass. Secretaries Report: Motion by City, seconded by Chelmsford to wave the reading of the minutes and accept as written. Motion passed Treasurers Report: Tiny handed out his report and read all out standing bills. Motion by Yankee, seconded by Wildside to accept the report and pay all bills. Tournament Report: Karl reported on the last trail tournament at Hartford and talked about the TOC. Youth Report: Wayne gave a report on our 13th Annual Youth Tournament. He had 43 kids and told the Directors it was a complete success. Wayne wanted to thank all of the sponsors and the clubs and anglers that support the tournament. Conservation: No report. Web Report: No report. Travel Guide: New Committee will be formed next month. We are looking for volunteers. Newsletter Report: Three newsletters were handed out. Joe hopes to have two out for September meeting. State Championship: The Directors were give last minute details. All directions were in the newsletter printed for the Championship. Banquet Report: Mike Tamburello said every thing is all set tickets will be printed. Date is November 24th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Tickets will go on sale soon. Scholarship Report: No report. Please keep our 2000 scholarship winner David Wolf in your prayers. David was in a very serious car accident. State Team: Charlie Moore has donated a Lowrance X15 with mapping unit to the State Team for them to raffle. John Sampson will see to it that you can get tickets thru your Directors or a State Team member. The X15 mapping sells for $1199.99. Thanks to Charlie Moore and Charlie Moore Outdoors for their support. Old Business: Due to conflicts with the current by-laws the bylaw proposed by Massmasters was given back to their Director to be re-written so as not to conflict. You still have the September meeting to turn in by-law changes. New Business: There was much discussion about the Federation trailer. After the first time the trailer was lent out the Federation banner was missing. After the seconded time it was lent out the tent has two sets of struts broken, the tent part has a tear in it. Also one scale is broken and one of the Gator Rules marked MASS BASS FEDERATION 2 is missing. There was discussion about never lending the trailer out again. More to follow!! Nominations for Office President Joe McKinnon Vice President Karl Veazie Secretary Bryan King Treasurer Bob Perkins Youth Director Wayne Bacon Conservation Bob Rivet Tournament Committee Dan Jenkins Peter MacLellan Paul Simpson Bob (Soupy) Campbell Jamie Worth George Barnes Bob Whitmarsh Bob Iodice Mike Tamburello John Sampson Bruce Pratt Matt Breech Joe McKinnon Don’t forget you can still nominate people for Office as well as put in by-law changes at the September meeting. I sadly have to notify you of the passing of Bud LaClaire former Mass Bass Federation President (80-83). Our condolences go out to Buds family. Please keep them in your prayers. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting September 18th. Mass Bass Federation February 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call: Missing were Bass Addicts, Minute Man and Rod Jockey’s Secretaries Report: Motion by Wildside, seconded by American Eagles to accept the Secretaries minutes as written. Motion passed. Treasurer Report: Tiny did not have a written report. He will have an up to report for January and February at the March meeting. Bob Perkins has volunteered to keep the treasury in the old excel format in case Tiny needs it. Tournament Report: There was no Federation report but Ranger has announced they will be having another millennium tournament. Karl has the information on this tournament and will keep us updated. Youth Report: Wayne gave a repot on the Worcester and Wilmington shows. Wayne thanked all the clubs that came to both shows to run the Casting Kids contests. North East and Western Mass Bass are running the Casting Kids at the Springfield shows. Chelmsford is running a Casting Kids at MVP Sports in Chelmsford on March 4th, 12 to 4 P.M. Wayne is still looking for names from the clubs that ran Casting contests in the past year to remind the winners about the finals. Don’t forget the Casting Kids Finals at Marine USA March 11th. There will be a Casting contest conducted by Charles River Bass Anglers on Saturday March 10th. Yankee Bassmasters will be running the finals on Sunday the 11th. Tri Valley will be running the booth and kitchen on Saturday and Sunday of the Marine USA open house with all kitchen proceeds going to the Youth Fund. Conservation Report: The Federation is trying to setup a Boater Safety course for the members that need it for this year in New Hampshire. It was also discussed that Massachusetts is going to institute a required course in the next few years. All Federation members should be aware of House bill 1072 proposed by Sen. Susan Fargo. It gives two of the six seats on the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Board to animal protection organization. (PETA types) We as individuals and an organization need to be aware of this and need to contact our Legislatures and as ask them not to support this bill. Web Site Report: Dean is having trouble with the web site he told the Directors it was caused by Nesportsman going to a new server. As soon as the site is up Dean will update our web pages. Travel Guide Report: The travel guide was given out at the shows and the Directors were given copies for all their club members. Newsletter Report: Jim Marino resigned as newsletter editor. If we have a volunteer for this position please contact Joe McKinnon. State Championship Report: We have been given a Hotel name to us as headquarters’ for the 2001 Championship in Connecticut. The hotel is East Hartford Hilton and the phone number is 860-528-9703. Karl and Joe will be going to Hartford on March 17th to look over the hotels and ramp area. Banquet Report: None Scholarship Report: There was a 50/50 raffle for the scholarship fund. State Team Report: John Sampson gave a brief report on State Team happenings. There will be a Flea Market March 4th, 12 – 3 P.M. Don’t forget to sell your raffle tickets and turn in all sold or unsold tickets to the State Team member that attends the March 20th meeting. Old Business: All clubs are reminded about the Mercury and Plano deals. We will be collecting the monies and drawing for the motors at the March meeting. If you have any questions call Joe @ 781-373-1890. Tiny gave a brief report on the PVA tournament. He is looking for boaters and shore people for this years PVA tournament. There is talk about a possible PVA trail next year with MA, NH and another NE state taking part. New Business: The Federation received a deal from Lowrance Electronics. The Directors voted to accept the deal. Also we received a new deal from Flowmaster for 2001. The Federation is also looking into our insurance situation. Peter Vellucci is looking at our policy from BASS to make sure it meets all of our insurance needs. Meeting adjourned @ 9:45 P.M. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday March 20th, 2001 Don’t forget your clubs Plano order!!!!! Don’t forget your clubs Mercury order!!!! Mass Bass Federation February 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call: Missing were Bass Addicts, Minute Man and Rod Jockey’s Secretaries Report: Motion by Wildside, seconded by American Eagles to accept the Secretaries minutes as written. Motion passed. Treasurer Report: Tiny did not have a written report. He will have an up to report for January and February at the March meeting. Bob Perkins has volunteered to keep the treasury in the old excel format in case Tiny needs it. Tournament Report: There was no Federation report but Ranger has announced they will be having another millennium tournament. Karl has the information on this tournament and will keep us updated. Youth Report: Wayne gave a repot on the Worcester and Wilmington shows. Wayne thanked all the clubs that came to both shows to run the Casting Kids contests. North East and Western Mass Bass are running the Casting Kids at the Springfield shows. Chelmsford is running a Casting Kids at MVP Sports in Chelmsford on March 4th, 12 to 4 P.M. Wayne is still looking for names from the clubs that ran Casting contests in the past year to remind the winners about the finals. Don’t forget the Casting Kids Finals at Marine USA March 11th. There will be a Casting contest conducted by Charles River Bass Anglers on Saturday March 10th. Yankee Bassmasters will be running the finals on Sunday the 11th. Tri Valley will be running the booth and kitchen on Saturday and Sunday of the Marine USA open house with all kitchen proceeds going to the Youth Fund. Conservation Report: The Federation is trying to setup a Boater Safety course for the members that need it for this year in New Hampshire. It was also discussed that Massachusetts is going to institute a required course in the next few years. All Federation members should be aware of House bill 1072 proposed by Sen. Susan Fargo. It gives two of the six seats on the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Board to animal protection organization. (PETA types) We as individuals and an organization need to be aware of this and need to contact our Legislatures and as ask them not to support this bill. Web Site Report: Dean is having trouble with the web site he told the Directors it was caused by Nesportsman going to a new server. As soon as the site is up Dean will update our web pages. Travel Guide Report: The travel guide was given out at the shows and the Directors were given copies for all their club members. Newsletter Report: Jim Marino resigned as newsletter editor. If we have a volunteer for this position please contact Joe McKinnon. State Championship Report: We have been given a Hotel name to us as headquarters’ for the 2001 Championship in Connecticut. The hotel is East Hartford Hilton and the phone number is 860-528-9703. Karl and Joe will be going to Hartford on March 17th to look over the hotels and ramp area. Banquet Report: None Scholarship Report: There was a 50/50 raffle for the scholarship fund. State Team Report: John Sampson gave a brief report on State Team happenings. There will be a Flea Market March 4th, 12 – 3 P.M. Don’t forget to sell your raffle tickets and turn in all sold or unsold tickets to the State Team member that attends the March 20th meeting. Old Business: All clubs are reminded about the Mercury and Plano deals. We will be collecting the monies and drawing for the motors at the March meeting. If you have any questions call Joe @ 781-373-1890. Tiny gave a brief report on the PVA tournament. He is looking for boaters and shore people for this years PVA tournament. There is talk about a possible PVA trail next year with MA, NH and another NE state taking part. New Business: The Federation received a deal from Lowrance Electronics. The Directors voted to accept the deal. Also we received a new deal from Flowmaster for 2001. The Federation is also looking into our insurance situation. Peter Vellucci is looking at our policy from BASS to make sure it meets all of our insurance needs. Meeting adjourned @ 9:45 P.M. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday March 20th, 2001 Don’t forget your clubs Plano order!!!!! Don’t forget your clubs Mercury order!!!! MASS BASS FEDERATION JANUARY 2001 MINUTES Roll Call: Missing were: Active Bass, Bass Master of New England (3rd), Berkshire County, Western Mass Bass ** Bass Masters of New England, Clearwater Crankers, and Berkshire County are no longer in the Federation. Secretaries Report: Motion by City Bass, seconded by Mass Bass Busters to wave the reading. Motion passed. ***Clubs turned in two copies of their rosters to the secretary. A check was also given ($15 per person) for the National Dues. THE FOLLOWING CLUBS DID NOT HAVE THEIR ROSTERS AND CHECKS IN BY THIS MEETING AND ARE CONSIDERED CLUBS NOT IN GOOD STANDING!!! ACTIVE BASS, ASSABET VALLEY, GREENWATER WIZARDS, PLYMOUTH ROCK Joe passed out the 2001 Mass Bass By-laws, the Plano Deal information and Mercury information. All orders for Plano and Mercury are due by the March State meeting, with a check payable to Mass Bass. Treasurers Report: Dean submitted a balanced budget proposal. Motion by Blackstone, seconded by American Eagle to accept the budget. Motion Passed. Motion by Wildside, seconded by City Bass to pay all bills. Motion passed Tournament Report: No report at this time. Youth: Wayne handed out information for the Worcester Show. All clubs, not involved in other shows, were split into two groups (morning and afternoon.). Charles River will run the casting kids at Marine USA on March 10th. The finals will be at Marine USA on March 11. We will need help to run these events. Conservation Report: Dean reported the Plymouth County Sportsmen league have begun an initiative to ban bass fishing during the spawn. He has also talked to Rich Hartley, who says Congamong has been slated for total sonar to look for weeds. He will keep us informed. Joe filled in on the update from the warm water species meeting at New Hampshire. 8 members of Mass Bass were in attendance, and much of the discussion was good and educational. Joe will email the directors the minutes of that meeting. Newsletter/Web: Dean and Jim will get the travel guide out before the fishing show. Web addresses for officers, directors and clubs have been updated. Please check for accuracy. Banquet Report: none Scholarship: Brian Trefry volunteered to be the Scholarship Chairperson. He will have more information at a later time. State Team: No Report Old Business: 1. Joe informed the directors of his meeting with the accountants for Mass Bass. We are in line legally with our tax status of a 501C7 organization. Next year there will be 1099s given out when appropriate. We should look at the number of things we do like youth and ramp clean-ups to continue to maintain this status. The question of under 16 year olds being allowed to fish was raised. Liability issues through BASS were the reason why. Joe will check into this.
3. Motion by American Eagle, seconded by Barehill to pay out 1999 State Team checks. Dean will issue these checks. Motion passed with one opposed (Karl Veazie). New Business: 1. Scott Smith said he needs volunteers for the PVA tourney to be held in June. PLEASE contact him at 1-603-887-5700 or email skeeter425@msn.com Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. DO NOT FORGET THE MERCURY AND PLANO ORDERS!!!! NEXT MEETING FEBRUARY 20, 2001!!!! Massachusetts Bass Federation JUNE 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call: Missing were Barehill, Bristol County, Top Rods, Western Mass Secretaries Report: Please note a change in the minutes. The directions for the Championships have been changed. The exit off of Rt. 91 is Jennings, not Pleasant. This will be in the State Championship Report each month. Motion by City Bass, seconded by North East, to accept Secretaries minutes with the above change, as written. Motion passed. Treasurer Report: Tiny handed out reports for June. Both show breakdowns of what is happening in accounts. Joe will check on advertising and who owes us money. Motion by Minute Man, seconded by Wildside to accept treasurer’s report and pay all bills. Motion Passed. Tournament Report: Wattuppa was a good tournament as was Barton’s Cove. Check out the website for a full list of results. PVA was a great success. There will be a discussion next month on the success of this tourney. Great job Tiny and Roger!!! Boston Bass will hold the third annual Karl Kaprelian on Winnipesaukee on July 21st, and Greenwater/Massmasters will have their Pro-Am on Cochitcuate on the same day. There were some openings on the tournament committee. Joe recommended Bob Iodide and Jon Wheeler, and the directors voted to put them on the committee. There are still two openings. If you are interested, you must contact Joe. The tournament committee also voted to not pick up the Pro-Aim’s next year, because the committee is going down to 10 members, and they can not work it. Youth Report: There was a thank you from Tri-County for the Handi-Kids donation. August 5th is the youth tournament on Webster. See the flyer on the web. Many have donated tackle/equipment. KEEP IT COMING!!! Motion by Boston Bass, seconded by American Eagle to use $514 from an old account to help pay for launch fees for the Youth tournament. Motion passed. Conservation Report Bill 1072 has no activity yet, but will be voted on soon. Make sure you are all writing or better yet calling your reps.!!!! Bill 2022 is also still not settled yet. There will be more soon on these. Web Site Report: Web site problems should be resolved. Travel Guide Report: No Report Newsletter Report: Another was handed out. Motion by Massmasters, seconded by Wachusetts to buy a HP 1220 plus extra cartridges with $600 from old account from Commerce Bank, for the newsletter editor. Motion passed. State Championship Report: Forms will be available soon. They will be due with money by August 7th!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! Due date for extra members must be submitted to Wayne Bacon before the July Federation meeting, so he can recommend to the directors. The Eastern Divisional will be at Champlain in 2003. Motion by Yankee, seconded by Chelmsford to have the State Championships for 2002 at Champlain. Motion passed. Directions to Connecticut River, Hartford. Take Rt.84 to 91 North, then, take Exit 33(Jennings Street), take a right then a right into ramp. . Banquet Report: No report Scholarship Report: There was a 50/50 raffle for the scholarship fund. John Tucker’s daughter will be at the meeting next month to thank us for her scholarship. State Team Report: On 9/1 there will be a Regional Team open at Winnipesaukee, out of Ames Farm, 8 fish limit. . Old Business: The Plano orders were handed out to those who didn’t get them yet. Extra 3700 boxes were sold. Motor Guide deal (2 for 1) was discussed. Motion by City Bass, seconded by American Eagle to pay $575 from banquet fund to pay for these motors. Motion passed. New Business: The SOS Sospenders life vests are considered a type 2 from the Coast Guard, but MASS are not accepting the manual inflatable. Please make sure you are safe!!! Motion by Central Mass, seconded by Greenwater to do the Worcester show next year and the following: There will be casting kids on Saturday (2/2/2002) and Sunday (2/3/2002). Clubs will be split up, and will have to send four guys to work one of those days to be eligible for the fish-offs. Motion passed unanimously. Drawing for the Top 150 was done. Three guys were chosen. Best of luck!! Chip Malcolm, Barry Kutash and Al Vellucci. Meeting adjourned @ 9:15 P.M. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday July 17th, 2001 Don’t forget if you have your 8 Man team qualified you can turn it in. Go on line and get the entry form. Mass Bass Federation MARCH 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call: Missing were Boston Bass, Central Mass, Top Rods, Wildside and Worcester County. County Secretaries Report: Motion by Mass Bass Buddies, seconded by Massmasters to accept Secretaries minutes as written. Motion passed except Mike Tamburello Voted NO!! Treasurer Report: Tiny handed out reports for Feb and March. Both show breakdowns of what is happening in accounts. Question as to payments for travel guide for $1330 and $700. More will come later on this. Motion by Mystic, seconded by Minute Man to accept treasurer’s report. Motion Passed Tournament Report: All permits are in. Ranger Cup was mentioned to guys on the State Team. Youth Report: Wayne thanked all who helped out at Casting Kids Finals. Special thanks to Charles River, Yankee, and especially to Soupy Campbell who made t-shirts. Winners were Shawn Davis and Robbie MacRae. Motion by Minute Man, seconded by American Eagle to have shirts made for these kids. Motion Passed. Conservation Report All Federation members should be aware of House bill 1072 proposed by Sen. Susan Fargo. It gives two of the six seats on the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Board to animal protection organization. (PETA types) We as individuals and an organization need to be aware of this and need to contact our Legislatures and as ask them not to support this bill. READ THIS!!!! Meeting to discuss this will be on May 24th, 10-1 in room B-1 at the State House (park at the Boston Common Parking Garage) Also discussed was Plymouth Sportsmen’s Council trying to pass a law that would prohibit fishing during the spawn. Go to Massports.org to find out more. Motion by Greenwater, seconded by City Bass to send Dean to this meeting. Motion passed. Web Site Report: No Report Travel Guide Report: No Report Newsletter Report: Any Volunteers??? Payment is $599. State Championship Report: Karl and Joe went to Hartford. Ramp fee is $10. Take Rt.84 to 91 North, then, take Exit 33(Pleasant Street), take a right then a right into ramp. Off limits for Fish Offs will be Tuesday-Thursday prior, with Friday being open until 5p.m. Banquet Report: Will be Italian food Scholarship Report: There was a 50/50 raffle for the scholarship fund. Also, Bryan will give a form to be used for potential candidates. State Team Report: 1st tourney is 4/21 on Webster, then 5/12 on Winnipesaukee. Thanks to Charlie Moore for his help at the Flea Market. All tickets are due at the April meeting for the 50/50 raffle, whether uses or not. Old Business: Clubs handed in Plano Deal info and Mercury Money. Problem with Fish Offs 2000 still on going with two parties involved in vehicle damage at parking lot. Motion by American Eagle, seconded by Mystic Valley to have the two parties settle this on their own. Motion Passed.
New Business: The Federation received a deal from Lowrance Electronics. The Directors voted to accept the deal. Also we received a new deal from Quantum/Motorguide, Zebco, Pennzoil and Flowmaster for 2001. Gator Grip is now a Federation Sponsor, and paperwork was handed out to the directors about getting Golden Rules. Our Insurance policy is good, but we should check on the trailer insurance. People handling money should be bonded. Letter from the Cub Scouts in Hudson requesting a donation for their Fishing Derby. Motion by Mystic Valley, seconded by Wachusetts to give them $300. Motion passed. There was some discussion about other charities we donate to. Motion by Bass Addicts, seconded by Bass Busters to donate to the PVA $500, Karl Kaprelian Scholarship Fund $500, a matching donation with Tri-County to send a kid to Handi-Camp for $450, and a $200 donation to the Dare Tournament run by North East. Motion by Bass Addicts, seconded by Mass Bass Busters to give the donations to these organizations. Motion Passed. Meeting adjourned @ 10:10 P.M. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday April 17th, 2001 Mass Bass Federation MAY 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call: Missing were Active Bass, Chelmsford, Cochituiate, South Shore, Tri-Valley, Western Mass Bass, Competitive Bass Anglers Secretaries Report: Motion by North East, seconded by Minuteman to accept Secretaries minutes as written. Motion passed. Treasurer Report: Tiny handed out reports for April and May. Both show breakdowns of what is happening in accounts. Motion by Mass Bass Busters, seconded by Metro West to accept treasurer’s report and pay all bills. Motion Passed. Bills paid were for the embroidery of the Casting Kids shirts, a deposit for this year’s fish-offs, phone bills, and Soupy Campbell for the newsletter printing. The Federation Trail tournament on Squam Lake on June 17th has been moved to Barton's Cove due to parking problems. Tournament Report: City Bass brought up problem with their club holding a tournament the day before the South Wattuppa trail tournament. They can’t per the by-law. They will work out this problem, and maybe fish the day of the couple’s tournament. Mike Keane will be asked also about the permit being allowed for that day. The Tournament Committee will meet 1 hour before the next month’s Federation Meeting. Youth Report: Next month there will be a flyer out to accept donations for the Federation Youth tournament. A draft was submitted by Metro West, which outlined how clubs can bring an extra two men to the fish-offs. Running a Casting Kids, or other Youth Event with the proper documentation is necessary. See Wayne Bacon with any questions. Motion by Blackstone, seconded by Barehill to accept draft. Motion Passed. Conservation Report Dean spoke about the Mike Yellick Conservation Land dedication, and how he has learned about cutbacks from the Federal Government, that would help these lands. All Federation members should be aware of House bill 1072 proposed by Sen. Susan Fargo. It gives two of the six seats on the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Board to animal protection organization. (PETA types) We as individuals and an organization need to be aware of this and need to contact our Legislatures and as ask them not to support this bill. READ THIS!!!! Meeting to discuss this will be on May 24th, 10-1 in room B-1 at the State House (park at the Boston Common Parking Garage) South Wattuppa Ramp is scheduled to get work, maybe in 2002-2005. Motion by Buzzard’s Luck, seconded by Fall River to accept the Conservation Report. Motion Passed Web Site Report: Let Dean know what you want up there. Travel Guide Report: No Report Newsletter Report: Kevin Braun is looking at becoming the new editor. 3 newsletters were given out to all members in the Federation, which had the Casting Kids and Tournament information in them. More will be coming next month. State Championship Report: Karl and Joe went to Hartford. Ramp fee is $10. Take Rt.84 to 91 North, then, take Exit 33(Pleasant Street), take a right then a right into ramp. Off limits for Fish Offs will be Tuesday-Thursday prior, with Friday being open until 5p.m. Contract was signed that will give us food the night before, the launch area and the tents. Motion by Barehill, seconded by City Bass to pay deposit. Motion passed. . Banquet Report: No report Scholarship Report: There was a 50/50 raffle for the scholarship fund. One application for this scholarship received. That application came from Amanda Tucker daughter of John Tucker a member of Greenwater Wizards, motion by Barehill, seconded by Minute Man to pay for the one scholarship. Motion Passed. State Team Report: 1st tourney is 4/21 on Webster was good, with 48 boats there. Results on the website. 5/12 on Winnipesaukee had 39 boats, with 4 fish for 17 pounds winning. On 9/1 there will be an open at Winnipesaukee, out of Ames Farm, 8 fish limit. All tickets for the 50/50 raffle were turned in, with the drawing to be held at the South Wattuppa tournament. Old Business: Reported by Joe from his trip to the Nationals: 1. Rhode Island tournaments start times were discussed. If a RI club is at your site, with or without a permit, and running at more than 6 MPH before 7:00 am, let Joe know. 2. Vermont permits now have to go through the Vermont Federation. 3. May 26th, couples tournament on Wattuppa, sponsored by Top Rods. 4. Federation Tax I.D. number should ONLY be used by the Federation, not clubs!!!!!! 5. 2000-2001 ESPN-BASS trail is out. Our format for making the classic is the same. 6. We have three spots in the Top 150. Raffle at the June Directors meeting for those slots. No limit on the number of tickets you can get. Bill Penney will not use the space to fish the Eastern Invitational, but Jon Wheeler will be allowed too. Good Luck John. Joe discussed the sponsors that are in and out of the federation. Pennzoil has an attractive offer for sponsorship. Buy a gallon of Pennzoil and check out their website. No longer any cut-off for the nationals. Websites need a National Link on them. All checks now need to made out to ESPN-BASS. As long as the boat you are on has insurance you are covered for a tournament. The Youth National Event will be in Ontario. Motor Guide has a buy one get one free offer for the Federation. Motors to be used as spares for Championships and other Federation tournaments.
The Plano orders will be in this weekend (5/19). Call John Sampson to arrange pick-up 1-978-251-4268(Home) 1-978-667-9420(Office) New Business: Al Cappy brought up some items: While on Mystics, was pulled over by State Police who said Mass owners who register their boat in NH are illegal. Brian Cozzalino will check on this. Also, it was pointed out that the Mystic river and Lake have a 10mph limit. Dean will check on this. A potential new law in Maine that would require every trailer to be inspected as it passes through the border with a $100 fee. This will also be check into.
Scott Smith brought up the PVA boater list and wanted to make conformations where necessary. Any members in your clubs involved in this tournament should contact Scott. Meeting adjourned @ 9:15 P.M. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday June 19th, 2001 DON’T FORGET YOUR RAFFLE MONEY FOR THE BASS TOP 150 RAFFLES!!!!! $10 per entry, you can buy all the tickets you want! Mass Bass Federation NOVEMBER 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call : Missing were Active Bass, Assabet Valley, Central Mass Bass, Minute Man, Rod Jockeys, Tri-Valley, Western Mass BassSecretaries Report: Motion by Buzzards Luck, seconded by Mass Bass Busters to except the minutes. Motion passed. Bryan reminded everyone about the procedure for turning in his or her club rosters and checks. This will be sent to all directors as a separate document before the next meeting Treasurer Report: Tiny gave the final balance of $22,482.43. There is still $510 in tourney acct., and $917 in Commerce acct. Bob gave a brief overview of the upcoming year. He wants to run a preliminary budget that will be then finalized in January. It was also motioned by Greenwater, seconded by River Rats to keep the same state dues for next year, which are $30. Motion passed. That is $30 for every guy in you club, even if they are in more than one club. The National dues are still $15, and are a one-time payment. The National checks are made out to: ESPN Production, Inc – B.A.S.S. Federation checks ($30 per member) should be made out to: Mass Bass Federation A heartfelt thanks to Tiny for doing a great job with the Treasurers job this past year. Motion by River Rats, Seconded by American Eagle’s to pay all bills. Motion passed Tournament Report: Applications were sent out for the State Tournaments. Clubs were given their packet from Karl with their permits. New Hampshire now has some regulations regarding running a weigh-in at State Ramps. Check out the MASS BASS website. Also, clubs need to let the Vermont Federation President know about their tournaments in Vermont and you should apply for permit so other clubs know you are there and don’t schedule a tournament there. Youth Report: Wayne asked for all follow-ups to Casting Kids to be done and to have yellow slips turned into him. He will have the list which says which clubs will be working fishing shows, and which clubs will be running or helping with the casting kids with him next month. Conservation Report: Joe nominated Paul Simpson for Conservation Director. Paul did not say no fast enough, so we voted him in. As they say the bus ran him over!! Actually he agreed, and was unanimously voted in. Thank You Paul! Web Site Report: The running of the Website is now out for bid. Interested parties should submit to MASS BASS what host, size, email account information etc. will be involved. Also, the Newsletter on-line must be a part of it. Bring your bids to the December meeting and if you want you can setup a laptop with a site to show what you can do. Federation Guide Report: We need club write-ups for the travel guide. They should be short paragraphs along the lines of what was put in last years guide. You must list if you are looking for boaters or non-boater. If you do not tell us you are looking for members you will be listed as looking for both boaters and non-boaters. Sales are going very well for this guide. Last year’s three mistakes were discussed and explained. Newsletter Report: 1 more were handed out. Joe is to be paid $599 for producing 9 newsletters for 2001. The next 3 for this year will be on-line. State Championship Report: A contract from Hampton Inn was read by Joe for the 2002 Championship at Champlain. They will provide rooms at a rate of $94, with no more than 4 per room. Call 1-802-654-7646 x161 and ask for Lainie LaCroix. Motion by River Rats, seconded by Boston to go forward with this contract. Motion passed. . Banquet Report: There were 206 tickets sold. Fantastic job done by all. Directions to the Marlboro Fish and Game are available on the MASS BASS site. Cocktails from 5-6, dinner at 6 PM sharp!! Raffle tickets are 1for $10, 3 for $25 or 15 for $100. There are lots of good items to be won. Scholarship Report: Motion by Worcester, seconded by Wachusetts to rename one of the scholarships the Mike Yellick Scholarship. Motion passed State Team Report: Tickets were sold for X15 raffle to be drawn at the banquet. You must purchase tickets before the banquet, as they cannot be bought at the banquet. If you want tickets call John Sampson at 978-251-4268. Old Business: Submissions for Club Awards were taken. Nominations for Man Of The Year were as follows: Joe McKinnon, Peter MacLellan, Bill Breach, Wayne Bacon, and Tiny LaFontaine. A secret ballot was taken with the results coming at the banquet. NEW BUISNESS Joe reminded clubs holding opens to make sure they let him know ASAP so their flier can be put in the Guide. Also, any club holding a Fishing Derby needs to get that to Joe so it can be put in the Guide It was reported that Joe Ayers has been sick and may not be able to attend the banquet. He is a long time member of the Federation supporting many things in the past years, and also who makes each banquet a priority in terms of buying many raffle tickets. We all wish him well!! We will save you your tickets Joe! City Bass sadly reported they are breaking up and will no longer be in the Federation. After that many clubs offered to extend a welcome to any of their members looking for a new club. Motion by Buzzards Luck, seconded by Boston Bass to adjourn at 9:55. Motion passed Next Meeting Date: Tuesday DECEMBER 20th, 2001 Mass Bass Federation OCTOBER 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call: Missing were Active Bass, Assabet Valley, City Bass, Top Rods, Worcester Bass, Competitive Bass Secretaries Report: Motion by Mass Bass Busters, seconded by River Rats, to accept Secretaries minutes. Motion passed. Treasurer Report: Discussion of 10.4 K CD. Motion by North East, Seconded by Wachusetts to put the $10.4K for the Divisional Team into a CD. Motion passed. Motion by American Eagle, Seconded by South Shore to pay all bills Tournament Report: The TOC held on Squam Lake on October 5th and 6th. The results are available online. Congrats to all who fished the trail this year. Next year’s schedule is online at massbass.com Youth Report: Tri_County is held their annual Handi-Kid Tournament, heard it was a smashing success. Good job guy’s!! Conservation Report: Report out of Manchaug is that Zebra mussel infestation is being blamed on Tournament Fisherman. No Zebra mussels have been found but we are still being blamed for what has not happened yet. The name of the person from Fish and Wildlife that spoke at the lake committee meeting is being sought. More info will be gathered and we will look into how to clean out boats and live wells. Web Site Report: No Report Travel Guide Report: We need club write-ups for the travel guide. Newsletter Report: 2 more were handed out. State Championship Report: Fines were issued to the following clubs: Charles River – 100, Assabet – 100, Metrowest – 100, Wildside – 100. . Banquet Report: Mike told the Directors it would be an "Italian Feast". It will be November 24th at the Marlboro Fish and Game. Tickets are $25. Mike will be at the meeting early in November to sell tickets. You can contact him by mailing him or calling Mike Tamburello 20 Hawthorne St. Brockton, MA 02301 508-588-4550 Scholarship Report: No Report State Team Report: Report from the tourney in Virginia. Great job to all for getting 4th. Extra special congrats to Tim Farrell for getting 4th overall. John Sampson captains the new team. Raffle for Lowrance with GPS was done. Tickets are 3 for 5 or 7 for 10. Drawing will be at the banquet. Old Business: Elections were held. NEW OFFICERS. President Joe McKinnon Vice President Karl Veazie Secretary Bryan King Treasurer Bob Perkins Youth Wayne Bacon Conservation Still Open TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE Matt Breach Peter MacLellan Paul Simpson Bob (Soupy) Campbell Joe McKinnon George Barnes John Sampson Bob Iodice Mike Tamburello Bob Rivet BY-LAWS Number 1 – failed Number 2-8 - All passed Motion by Greenwater seconded by Tri-County accept the votes and to destroy all ballots. Motion passed. NEW BUISNESS Paul Simpson had many words about people’s attitude towards Federation tourney. Specifically, those who made the TOC who choose not to go, and that meant others who may have wanted to go could not. Worcester County left the fish-offs, and claim because they missed the Saturday night meeting, they were disqualified, therefore cannot be fined. Extensive discussion resulted, and a motion by Charles River, seconded by Rod Jockeys to suspend Worcester County until the fine is paid. Motion failed 6-24 by secret ballot. Motion by Blackstone Valley, seconded by Mystic Valley to adjourn at 10:36. Motion passed Next Meeting Date: Tuesday November 20th, 2001 Mass Bass Federation SEPTEMBER 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call: Missing were Active Bass, City Bass, Plymouth Rock Secretaries Report: Motion by Mass Bass Busters, seconded by River Rats, to accept Secretaries minutes. Motion passed. Treasurer Report: Joe reported bill for $1948 for hats for the fish-offs. We were charged $441 a fee from Fleet for a check that was cashed. We had to pay a fine Tournament Report: Oct. 6 and 7 will be the TOC on Squam. Motion by Chelmsford, seconded by Wildside to have the Fish-offs next year on the third week of August on Champlain (17th and 18th). Motion Passed Youth Report: No Report Conservation Report: Mike Keene will no longer be doing the PAB and permit information etc. Karl Veazie will now do it. Question asked about putting the requests in early, to be looked into next year. Next month, Karl will be accepting information. Please use the on-line form. Web Site Report: No Report Travel Guide Report: Talk to Joe if you want to help. Newsletter Report: 2 more coming next month. State Championship Report: Fines were issued to the following clubs: Worc. County – 400, Charles River – 100, Assabet – 100, Metrowest – 100, Wildside – 100. Discussion of future Fish-offs. In the years to come it will be in Vermont, then Winni (because it is our year), and then probably Sebago for Maine. Let’s be ready!!! Discussion about the fee for non-boaters. This will be looked at in the future. . Banquet Report: Mike said it will be an "Italian Feast". It will be November 24th at the Maynard Elks. Tickets are $25. Scholarship Report: No Report State Team Report: Raffle tickets next month for a GPS/Fishfinder. Old Business: By-Laws were submitted. One from Massmasters, and seven from River Rats These will be available on the ballot at the October meeting. Motion by Fall River, seconded by Tri-County to reimburse Bob Whitmarsh $76. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS. President Joe McKinnon Vice President Karl Veazie Secretary Bryan King Treasurer Bob Perkins Youth Wayne Bacon Conservation Open TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE Dan Jenkins Peter MacLellan Paul Simpson Bob (Soupy) Campbell Jaime Worth George Barnes Bob Whitmarsh Bob Iodice Mike Tamburello Bob Rivet Matt Breach Joe McKinnon Bruce Pratt John Sampson New Business: The SOS are considered a type 3 from the Coast Guard, but MASS is not accepting the manual inflatables. Please make sure you are safe!!! Motion by Central Mass, seconded by Greenwater to do the Worcester show next year and the following: There will be a casting kids on Saturday(2/2/2002) and Sunday(2/3/2002). Clubs will be split up, and will have to send four guys to work one of those days to be eligible for the fish-offs Motion passed unanimously.. Drawing for the Top 150 was done. Three guys were chosen. Best of luck!! Meeting adjourned @ 9:15 P.M. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday July 17th, 2001 Mass Bass Federation APRIL 2001 Directors Meeting Roll Call: Missing were Bass Addicts, Cape Cod, and The River Rats, Worc. County Secretaries Report: Motion by American Eagles, seconded by City to accept Secretaries minutes as written. Motion passed. Bryan reminded the directors that his address in the travel guide is wrong. It should be 17 Rockland Street, not 72. Treasurer Report: Tiny handed out reports for April. Both show breakdowns of what is happening in accounts. Question as to payments for Mercury Deal. More will come later on this. Motion by Wildside, seconded by American Eagle to accept treasurer’s report and pay all bills. Motion Passed Tournament Report: Open this Saturday at Webster, and Saturday, May 12 at Winnipesaukee, 4 fish limit. Youth Report: There is an event on May 6, from 9-12 at Horn Pond sponsored by American Eagle. There was some discussion about casting kids, youth events and extra members going to the fish-offs. We will revisit this at the May meeting. Conservation Report All Federation members should be aware of House bill 1072 proposed by Sen. Susan Fargo. It gives two of the six seats on the Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Board to animal protection organization. (PETA types) We as individuals and an organization need to be aware of this and need to contact our Legislatures and as ask them not to support this bill. READ THIS!!!! Meeting to discuss this will be on May 24th, 10-1 in room B-1 at the State House (park at the Boston Common Parking Garage) Motions by Boston Bass, seconded by City Bass to have Dean draft a letter. Motion passed Also discussed was Plymouth Sportsmen’s Council trying to pass a law that would prohibit fishing during the spawn. Dean will keep us informed about this. Go to Massports.org to find out more. Dean says the biologists are getting pressured from landowners about stopping tourneys. Dean will keep us informed on this. Dean told us that Jim Legacy, who is in charge of the Youth angler Education from the Mass Fish and Game, is in need of money to get equipment, especially for youth events. Motion by Yankee, seconded by City Bass to give $999 form conservation travel to Mass Fish and game for this. Motion passed. Web Site Report: No Report Travel Guide Report: No Report Newsletter Report: Joe needs a printer. Tabled until May meeting. State Championship Report: Karl and Joe went to Hartford. Ramp fee is $10. Take Rt.84 to 91 North, then, take Exit 33(Pleasant Street), take a right then a right into ramp. Off limits for Fish Offs will be Tuesday-Thursday prior, with Friday being open until 5p.m. Contract was signed that will give us food the night before, the launch area and the tents. Banquet Report: No report Scholarship Report: There was a 50/50 raffle for the scholarship fund. Form was handed out to the directors. The old form is on the website at this time, State Team Report: 1st tourney is 4/21 on Webster, then 5/12 on Winnipesaukee. All tickets for the 50/50 raffle were turned in, whether used or not. Old Business: None New Business: Ranger Cup info was handed out to the State Team. Discussion of Rhode Island and start times of tournaments. Joe will talk to the State President to make sure there are no conflicts. Discussion of American Eagle's PVA event. Motion by City Bass, seconded by Chelmsford to have the Federation help with the PVA tourney for the purposes of using the Federation tax i.d. #. This is a rare thing and will not be the standard practice. Motion Passed. NO CLUB SHOULD USE THE FEDERATION TAX ID NUMBER!!! IF YOU HAVE IT>>>>LOSE IT!!!!! Meeting adjourned @ 9:00 P.M. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday May 15th, 2001 | 
