MBFN Club Profile Sheet                   as of:   3/2/08

CLUB NAME:    Tiderunner Bassmasters             

MEETING LOCATION:   Pasadena, Maryland

PRESENTLY ACCEPTING:    Boaters:                Non-Boaters:    X           Both:

YEARS OF EXISTENCE:             19               NUMBER OF MEMBERS:    10

YEARLY DUES: $150 + (the first year there is a $15 initiation fee for which you get a hat)

MEETING FREQUENCY:   The first Monday of each month

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP:

                        – No criminal record

                        – Be dependable (you are expected to make meetings & tournaments)

                        – Member of BASS

                        – Be willing to abide by the Club Bylaws

                        – Have similar purpose and goals as the club

CHARACTERISTICS OF CLUB: (rank from 10 to 1 – with 10 being the highest)

            EMPHASIS ON COMPETITION:     7                  COMPETITIVE LEVEL:    8

EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL ASPECTS:   7

            EMPHASIS ON CONSERVATION:    8

            EMPHASIS ON WORKING WITH YOUTH:    6

EMPHASIS ON SHARING INFORMATION AND LEARNING:   7           

            IMPORTANCE OF TOURNAMENT ATTENDANCE:   10

            IMPORTANCE OF MEETING ATTENDANCE:   10

TYPE OF CLUB TOURNAMENTS: (check all that apply)

            ALL CLUB MEMBERS ARE PAIRED-UP WITH EACH OTHER:

            BOATERS ARE PAIRED-UP WITH NON-BOATERS ONLY:

            BOATERS ARE PAIRED-UP NON-BOATERS FIRST:  X                                                                   (then boaters can pair-up if they choose) 

            CLUB FISHES MBFN TRAIL (all members fish with non-club members):    

CLUB FUNCTIONS:

            NUMBER OF TOURNAMENTS PER YEAR:    10

            DO YOU FISH ANY TOURNAMENTS OUT OF STATE?  YES:   X             NO:

                (if yes, explain):   We fish one 2-day tournament

            WHAT, IF ANY, SOCIAL FUNCTIONS DO YOU HAVE?

                        – Annual Awards Banquet

                        – Some members travel together to fishing shows, fishing trips, etc.

                        – Most members stop to eat together after each tournament

            WHAT, IF ANY, CONSERVATION OR YOUTH PROJECTS DO YOU HAVE?

                        – We host an annual kid’s tournament for the Crofton Meadows

                           Homeowner’s Association

                        – We periodically donate fishing equipment to the MBF youth program

            DO YOU HAVE ANY TEACHING SEMINARS?     YES:        NO:    X

            DO YOU HAVE FUND RAISERS?    YES:       NO:    X            (if yes, explain):

ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

            The members wear their club hats and shirts at all tournaments.  We have over 90% attendance at our tournaments.  All members are encouraged to be involved in the club’s organizational activities.  We try to be informed and involved in the Maryland Bass Federation Nation functions (the club has never missed attending a Southern Region meeting).  We are a structured club with emphasis on camaraderie and on becoming better bass fishermen while having a positive influence on our fishing environment and community.

CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION:

                        Walt Lechert    410-437-6112     gofish688@aol.com