Minutes

Members Present: Bob, Warren, Chris, Steven, Mike K., Mark, Troy, Cal, Shad, Butch. Guests: Jason LaQuey, Kendall Colwell, and many other spouses and friends.

Perspective new members - Jason and Kendall presented themselves for membership, and both were voted into the club.

Results for March Makeup LBJ tournament: 3rd - Troy Hargroder 2.02lbs; 2nd – Brandon King 2.16lbs; 1st – Warren Colwell 2.17lbs. Big Bass – Warren 2.17lbs.

Results for November LBJ tournament: 3rd - Troy Hargroder 2.76lbs; 2nd – Shad o'Rourke 5.14lbs; 1st - Brandon King 6.44lbs; Big Bass – Shad 3.16lbs.

Results for December Fayette tournament: 3rd - Steven Fletcher 16.50lbs; 2nd – Bob Meder 19.57lbs; 1st - Tom Nilssen 24.31lbs; Big Bass – Fletch 5.00lbs.

2022 November Minutes

Members Present:: Bob Meder, Ron Stevenson, Warren Colwell, Chris Piatt, Steven Fletcher, Eli Vecchio, Mike Kinchen, Mark Lachenaurer, Brandon King

Raffle - 654 tickets sold, $2,765.85 profit, $553.17 contributed to the Charity Fund Winners 1. Robert Brieden 2. Thane Bishop 3. Tom Nilssen 4. Jason Schneider 5. Bob Meder

Reminder that the December Meeting will be held at Bob Meder’s garage on Dec 10th, 2022. Mark will send out an email for dish sign up. Bob will be making the brisket. Motion was made to reimburse Bob for the brisket, motion passed unanimously. Mark will pick up turkey @ Rudy’s. White elephant gift of no more than $25.00.

Motion to donate a holiday gift of $500.00 to the food bank was made, motion passed unanimously. Fletch will drop off the donation.

Nomination for 2023 Officers President – Warren Colwell, accepted Vice President – Troy Hargroder, accepted Secretary – Brandon King, accepted Treasurer – Steven Fletcher, accepted Sargent in Arms - Chris Piatt, accepted Votes cast at December meeting.

Results for October Coleto tournament: 3rd - Troy Hargroder 6.61lbs' 2nd – Brandon King 9.99lbs; 1st – Bob Meder 10.23lbs. Big Bass – Troy Hargroder 4.11lbs.

Fishing time for LBJ: Sat. 7:30am to 3:00pm Sun. 6:30am to 2:00pm (daylight savings ends). Launch/Weigh in: McNair Park

Fishing time for December 3-4 tournament on Fayette (Digital tourney, get with Mark for scales or to have your scales checked): Sat. 6:45am to 3:00pm Sun. 6:450am to 1:00pm. Launch/Weigh in: Park Prairie Park

2022 October Minutes

Members Present: Torrey, Charles, Steven, Troy, Brandon, Mark, Jason, Bob, Ron, Eli and Jeremy.

Beginning balance $2324.53 and the ending balance $2349.53 - Currently have $2690 in Raffle monies not included in the $2349.53.

Reminder about raffle tickets. If you need more tickets please get with Mark. Raffle drawing is Oct 29 at MyHouse Lounge. If you are going to be unable to attend, get with a club member to get your tickets and money in.

Dec Meeting - Club voted to Move meeting to Dec 10th (Saturday) at Bob's garage.

There is a C.A.S.T event at Live Oak Park in UC this weekend - They are understaffed if you would like to help sign up https://castforkids.org/event/liveoak/ - This conflicts with the club tournament on Coleto.

Results for Travis September Tournament: 3rd place… Butch w/ 7.37 lbs; 2nd place… Bob w/ 9.19 lbs; 1st place… Torrey w/ 13.61 and big bass 4.61 lbs..

Fishing times for Coleto: Saturday 7:00-3:00 and Sunday 7:00-1:00 with weigh in at Coleto Creek Park.

2022 September Minutes

Members Present: Warren, Curt, Steve, Brandon, Mark, Shad, Chris, Matt, Ron, Danny and Eli.

Club voted to move Nov tournament to LBJ (this will be 2 - 1day tournaments to make up for the March tourney).

Results for Choke August Tournament: 3rd place… Curt w/ 25.63 lbs; 2nd place… Brandon w/ 28.75 lbs; 1st place… Matt w/ 38.57 and big bass 8.44lbs.

Fishing times for Travis Sep 24-25: Saturday 7:00-3:00 and Sunday 7:00-1:00 with weign in at Mansfield Dam.

2022 August Minutes

Members Present: Warren, Ron, Mark, Shad, Curt, Steven, Jeremie, Troy, Brandon, Bob, Ken, Matt and Jeremy. Guest: Torrey Aiken

Treasurer's Report: Beginning balance $2194.53 and the ending balance $2119.38.

Results for Amistad July Tournament: 3rd place…Ron (16.14 lbs.) 2nd place…Brandon (21.69 lbs.) 1st place…Matt (25.50 lbs.). Jeremy had Big Bass 5.70lbs.

August Choke Tournament: 6th and 7th launch ramp is @ Calliham Unit. Fishing time: Sat. 6:30am to 3:00pm and Sun. 6:30am to 1:00pm. Five fish limit using hand scales.

2022 July Minutes

Members Present: Curt Covey, Steven Fletcher, Mike Kinchen, Brandon King, Mark Lachenauer, Bob Meder, Cal Miller, Tom Nilssen Ron Stevenson, Eli Vecchio, Charles Childress, Jeremy Zaleski, Matt Spencer Guest: Kevin Doan.

The beginning balance was $1106.53. The ending balance is $2194.53. - This included monies that were just transferred from the Wells Fargo account.

Raffle – Tickets have been printed, Please get with Mark to get yours, We are asking that every member try and sell 26 tickets, if we can all do this we should be able to sell out this year.

The following guest was introduced, Kevin Doan, He is going to try and fish as a guest before deciding to join.

Choke Canyon Tournament - June: 3rd Place 15.95 lbs Brandon King; 2nd Place 16.39 lbs Matt Spencer; 1st Place - 20.78 lbs Curt Covey. Big Bass 6.94 lbs Curt Covey.

Amistad Tournament - June: Sat 6:30am – 2:30 pm and Sun 6:30 am – 12:30 pm. These are stop fishing times. This will be a paper tourney using hand held scales. I will be at Exon from 3 -4 on Sat and 1 -2 on Sunday (I will have a note on my window and the window slightly down to put Sunday weight in if you leave early. Please text me if you do this. Get with Mark to see about getting a scale and weight slip (if you have your own scale we will calibrate it at Exon on Sat.)

2022 June Minutes

Members Present: Matt Barnes, Jesse Boggs, Warren Colwell, Curt Covey, Steven Fletcher, Jeremie Gibson, Troy Hargroder, Mike Kinchen, Brandon King, Mark Lachenauer, Jason Lahti, Bob Meder, Cal Miller, Ron Stevenson, Eli Vecchio, Guests: Charles Childress, Jeremy Zaleski, Matt Spencer

Raffle – To be held at My House Lounge (8075 Culebra Rd) 10/29/2022. Tickets will be $10.00/each, 800 tickets to be printed. Prize #1 – 2-1/2 day Guided Deer Hunt, Big Lake, Texas #3495.00; Prize #2 – Sons of Liberty M4-76 $1224.00; Prize #3 – Sons of Liberty M4-EXO $1024.00; Prize #4 – Sons of Liberty Patrol Rifle $924.00; Prize #5 – Fuel Card (Valued at $500.00). Mark is getting ready for the next raffle and looking into printing tickets a bit earlier this year.

Motion was made to rename our Sportsman of the Year award to the “Ruben Arevalos” Sportsman of the year Award. The motion was unanimously approved.

The following guests were introduced and accepted into the club as members. Charles Childress, Jeremy Zaleski, Matt Spencer

Ron brought up that the state championship will be on Lake Ray Roberts in 2023. There are no weekends available for the State Championship Venue, so the state asked the clubs to vote on a either a 2-day (Thurs, Fri) or a 3-day (Wed, Thurs, Fri) tournament. The membership elected for a 3-day tournament. Ron will forward the results to the state.

(State Meetings) Ron updated that the financial records will be made public, and that the minutes will be put out to the clubs when they are approved. (South Region) Tournament will be Sunday 6:15am – 2:00pm, 3 fish limit. Registration and number draw will be Saturday evening at the Oyo Hotel, in Three Rivers, Texas. 5pm – 6pm. An email will be sent out to all that qualify for the South Region Championship. Dates will be Sept. 17-18, lake is to be determined.

Choke Canyon Tournament - May: 3rd Place 18.18 lbs Jon Enciso; 2nd Place 26.51 lbs Matt Barnes; 1st Place - 29.84 lbs Brandon King. Big Bass 8.15 lbs Brandon King.

Choke Canyon Tournament - June: Sat 6:15am – 2:00 pm and Sun 6:15am – 2:00 pm. There will be an 11:30 courteously weigh in. *** three fish limit***

2022 May Minutes

Members Present: Matt, Jesse, Warren, Will, John, Fletch, Troy, Brandon, Mark, Bob, Robert, Shad, Chris, Butch, Ron

CAST for Kids Event: Ron reported the C.A.S.T. event was a big success and went very smooth and everyone was pleased and ready for next year. He did mention the possibility of two events per year to be looked at.

We are looking for a new place to hold our club meetings and a few members are looking into options.

Mark is getting ready for the next raffle and looking into printing tickets a bit earlier this year.

Results for April tournament: 3rd place… Matt with 12.37 lbs. 2nd place… Bob with 12.62 lbs. and 1st place… Mark with 12.87 lbs. John had Big Bass of 2.57 lbs.

Next Club Tournament- Choke May 21st & 22nd, Sunday in conjunction with South Region. Sat 6:30-3:00 and Sun 6:30-3:00 with weigh in at Calliham Unit.

2022 April Minutes

Members Present: William, Brandon, Chris, Warren, Ron, Bob, Fletch, Dan, Mark L, Shad, Jesse, Troy, Jeremy, David, Mike, Robert, GUEST : Matt Barnes

C.A.S.T. Ron mentioned $5525.00 was raised. Everything is on order and set for April 24th. We still need to payfor the admissions. Chris suppling ice chest and ice. Tiffany will do photos. Craig suppling tackle. Mark suppling hot dogs for bait. Will bringing sound system. Please show up @ 7am. Fish time 8am – 11am then lunch and plaque handouts.

Our guest Matt Barnes presented himself to the club and was accepted and voted in. Welcome Matt! Mark explained some rules for the club and tournaments.

Ron mentioned South Region both days out of Diablo East. We will weigh both clubs at same time and fish 7-3 both days.

Mark updated the club on Ruben’s condition, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Next Club Tournament- Amistad on April 9th & 10th both dates in conjunction with South Region.

2022 March Meeting Minutes

Members Present: William, Warren, Ron, Bob, Fletch, Mark L, Shad, Jesse, Tom, Troy, Geno. Guest: Jeremie Gibson.

Beginning balance $5591.56 / with payouts, deposit to Morgan’s Wonderland and club hats the Ending balance $5,046.53.

C.A.S.T. Event down payment has been paid. Please continue to reach out for donations. Shad mentioned he will reach out to Billy Bob’s. All volunteers must be registered and vetted.

Warren did buy hats for new members from Lids. For any hat or jersey needs please see Warren.

State Tournament paperwork was filled out and t-shirt money collected. $2800 voted to go towards State fees and per diem.

The meeting room for the club will be changing. Next month’s meeting will be at Troy’s shop on Grissom Rd.

Ron mentioned lodging for April @ Amistad. Please act quickly places are limited.

Mark mentioned Mrs. Pauley passed away recently. The club will donate $60 to American Hearts in lieu of flowers.

The viewing for Lyle is on Friday and services on Saturday. Please see info sent out by Ron. The club has voted to donate $60 to Lyle’s children’s college fund.

Troy made a motion to rename the Big Bass of The Year Award in honor of Lyle. Motion accepted and we will discuss details for Ron to put in place.

Our guest Jeremie Gibson presented himself to the club for membership. Motion made to accept and voted in favor. Thank you for your service and welcome to the club Jeremy!

Results for February Falcon tournament: 3rd place…Jesse with 1.88 lbs. 2nd place…Tom with 7.77 lbs. and 1st place…Brandon with 13.44 lbs. Brandon also had Big Bass of 10.08 lbs.

No tournament for March. Next Club Tournament- Amistad on April 9th & 10th both dates in conjunction with South Region. Times and details TBD next meeting.

2022 February Minutes

Members Present: William, Warren, Ron, Bob, Fletch, Mark L, Shad, Jesse, Eli, George, Tom. Guests: Roscoe Harris, Xavier Ramirez, Danny Uribe, and David Esman.

Treasurer's Report: Beginning balance $5386.56 / payouts $375.00 / W/ Dues in the Ending balance $ 5,591.56.

C.A.S.T. event confirmed date of April 24th. Ron and Bob will get check to Morgan’s Wonderland. Ron will send link for sponsors and registration. Ron explained the event to our guests.

Geno has stepped down from position of Treasurer. Fletch has stepped up to fill the position.

Our four Guest presented themselves to the club and all voted in as new members. Welcome to the club! Mark explained dues, rules and procedures.

Mark mentioned State Championship forms, please have these filled out and ready for next meeting. Also, shirt sale forms fill out and bring money to meeting. Boaters need to turn in Insurance info also.

Results for January Fayette tournament: 3rd place…John Ensico w/ 24.695 lbs. share of Big Bass @ 3.81 lbs. 2nd place…Tom w/ 27.50 lbs. and share of Big Bass and 1st place…Jesse w/ 29.19 lbs.

February Tournament- Falcon Lake - launch at County Ramp Saturday time: 7:00 am- 3:00pm Sunday time: 7:00am-1:00pm

2022 January Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:00PM.

Members Present: Jesse, Warren, Gary, Fletch, Mike K, Brandon, Mark, Robert, Bob, and Ron. Guests: Tom Nilssen and Dietrich Olguin.

Minutes: Minutes of the December meeting were read and approved with amendment “Ron Stevenson was in attendance at the December meeting.”

Treasurer's Report:

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning Balance $5,886.56. Charity Fund Balance $984.11 after $500.00 donation to Food Bank. General Fund Balance $4,402.45. Ending Balance $5,386.56.

Old Business:

CAST for Kids: Ron Stevenson to serve as coordinator. Warren Colwell to serve as Registration coordinator. Ron reported that the fee from CAST for Kids has risen from $3500.00 to $3800.00. Ron has been in contact with Morgan’s Wonderland and is trying to confirm our date for the event as Sunday April 24th, 2022. He also conveyed that there will be expenditures to Morgan’s Wonderland for Entry fees (approximately $800.00 based on last year’s numbers) for the families for the participants, and that they are welcomed to stay and enjoy the facilities once the event is concluded. It was also stated that it is now time to start working on getting the sponsorship together for the event, so please reach out to your contacts and past sponsors. Motion was made to accept the date of Sunday April 24th, 2022, was voted and passed.

New Business:

Guests Tom Nilssen and Dietrich Olguin were introduced and voted in as new members. “Welcome to the Club!”

Ron updated the club on the status of improvement for Lyle Crawford. Ron visited Lyle at the hospital and presented him with the Big Bass Plaque for the 2021 season. Lyle is available to see 1 guest at a time in his room #715.

Tournament Director's Report:

2022 Tournament Schedule was presented. Mike Kinchen brought up OH Ivie for discussion. No motion was made to add OH Ivie to the schedule. The 2022 schedule was voted and approved as recommended by the tournament committee.

January Fayette Tournament: Fishing times: Sat. 7:00am to 3:00pm and Sun. 7:00am to 1:00pm. Launch/Weigh-in: Park Prairie Ramp. Mark will have scales and weight slips available Friday night at the hotel and Saturday morning at the ramp.

Meeting adjourned at 7:52PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Warren Colwell

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