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APPROVED
MINUTES FROM MBF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING 16 MARCH 2006
2.
Youth: (Jim Kline) Youth Invitational:
Randy has received word from states that originally had signed on
for the tx but have since backed out (NJ, VA, WV, & DC) -
Youth Qualifications for Jr. World Championships: Discussion over how the
MBF would qualify two youth members to attend the Jr World Championship
was tabled. The prevailing
idea is to hold one big youth event (SQT – for all youth members) and
take top 15 for tier one and the next 15 for tier two (this tx would be
the qualifier for the Jr. World). Then
hold a JR MR Bass and the two winners, one from each tier will then
progress onto the Youth Jr World Championships.
These two youth members would then be outfitted with tx
shirts/jackets etc to represent MD. Perhaps
the Youth members could get Skeeter to provide the clothing for this
event. The whole issue was
tabled until a sound proposal can be presented. -
CTHX – Jim Horn indicated that his company will donate $1000.00 to the
MBF Youth, and Jim will be checking on whether his company can buy the
Youth members MBF tx shirts. -
THANK YOU: Jim Kline handed
out thank you letters from the youth membership to the region directors
whose regions donated funds to the youth program.
3.
Scholarship: (Jim Kline): No
scholarship info, although, the Butch Ward memorial tx is coming up, 25
March 2006 at the Duncannon riverfront park on the 4.
Conservation: (Scott) Attended the Sportsman’s talk and fundraiser
meeting – discussion was focused on fyke nets north of the railroad
bridge in Bush river. Scott
also addressed his concerns over fyke nets and added hull-seining to their
agenda. -
Fish Habitat: Scott wants to start a fish habitat structure program
similar to what the MSSA has – using (reef balls) concrete fishing
structures – under docks to attract fish.
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Black Bass roundtable – Scott is seeking information about this meeting
he would like to attend. Roger asked Scott to set up an agenda for the
black bass roundtable meeting. -
Attended four day black bass roundup (in Orlando) had speakers from
different orgs, met conservation directors from other states, and learned
that there are conservation grants available – will seek info. -
Received a DO (Depleted Oxygen) meter – will use to test water in live
wells at MBF Tx events to gain insight on bass survival rates, etc.
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Received a commitment that the Wheelabrator bass-stocking program will be
on again this year, DNR will be stocking. -
Diseased Rockfish: there have
been cases of destructive micro-bacteria affecting humans that handle
contaminated rockfish. Be careful if you handle rockfish with open sores
on your hands/arms. -
BASS/Congressional tx: BASS wants to co-sponsor a pro/am congressional
bass tx (Monday, June 26) where a BASS pro angler will be host a member
from the Congressional Sportsman’s Foundation (as a co-angler).
BASS has asked the MBF to assist with the weigh-in and perhaps
provide boat captains for camera crews. -
Yellow perch Issue: The MD DNR
has reversed its decision to allow watermen to net 5000 lbs of yellow
perch in the Choptank and 5.
Update Editor/Webmaster: (Roger for Brent): DIRECTORY – HBP received the
directory information from Jim. Brent
will be sending the adds and proceed sheets.
Roger specifically asked for a cost estimate – (recommended) that
800 copies be printed. -
2006/7 proposed tx dates – MR Bass: -
2006: The BASS Mid Atlantic Divisional reservations (Holiday Inn and -
2006 State Team: Since the Mid
Atlantic Divisional will be on our home waters, Jamie discussed some
recommendations on saving money for the state team.
To summarize: - Get
Skeeter to sponsor at least a shirt for all state team members.
- The MBF will buy the team members one MBF tx shirt, One jacket,
one sweatshirt and one bag. –
Allowances, once again, since the tx is on the -
Award Plaques: keep em’ but may be able to get them cheaper.
It was proposed that for Mr Bass, 1st and 2nd place plaques be
awarded. For the SQT, plaques
for places 1 through 8. For
the Tx Trail, 1st 2nd and 3rd. -
BASS Federation (State) six team competition: Jamie presented an idea of
how to obtain the qualification of the six teams that would represent MD
at BASS Federation nation six team competition.
After considerable discussion it was suggested that since the SQT
already has a team structure to it, that the six teams be drawn from the
SQT pool until all six team positions are filled.
Also consideration that raising six members per team, six teams
from MD that would have to travel to this competition out of pocket may
make this issue a non-event. A
MOTION WAS MADE TO USE THE 2006 SQT STANDINGS AS THE STANDARD FOR THE
QUALIFICATION OF THE SIX TEAMS TO REPRESENT THE MBF AT THE BASS
COMPETITION. A VOTE WAS HELD
AND A UNANIMOUS “YES” VOTE RESULTED.
Finally, since the specifics concerning the structure and rules of
this competition have yet to be developed, further discussion on the
matter may be required. -
Ranger cup bucks: Dick Brown
briefed the EB on the possibilities of getting the Ranger cup bucks
program started again. There
were concerns that our Skeeter sponsor may have problems with this, and,
the rules associated with that program are spurious at best.
Dick will get more details and present this at a later date.
VI.
OLD BUSINESS: Skeeter boat:
- SQT Patches: According
to the standing rules, the MBF is supposed to provide an SQT patch to
competitors. Billy Sanders
submitted a design for the 2006 SQT, which the EB accepted as the official
patch. Price quoted p/patch is
$2.70 each for up to 200 patches, $2.50 for 250 patches.
A MOTION WAS MADE TO PURCHASE 250 PATCHES AT $2.50 P/PATCH; THE
MOTION WAS VOTED ON AND ACCEPTED BY ALL.
Roger will place the order.
called to a close at 9:30 PM. Next meeting will be held 20 April,
2006
at the BPS Conference room.
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