Meeting called to order @ 7:00 by Mike Galka

Members in attendance:  8

Leggett’s Creek Bassmasters –Mark Gruszkiewicz, Jason Kiss, Joe Pacholec Sr., Joe Pacholec Jr.

North Branch Bassmasters: Matt Kline

Lunker Landers: Mike Galka

Wayne County Bassmasters: George Bowers

Primetime Anglers:  Harry Graver

Treasury:   Tom Hafner

• Treasury $xxxx.xx—(No outstanding Balance) Tom emailed to Mike

Accepted by:   Joe Pacholec  Sr.     2^nd by Matt Kline

Youth & Conservation: George Bowers

• Fishing For a Cause Raffle Tickets –COMING SOON
• Fishing for a Cause “Fall Classic” October 25^th –Applications Are Out
• Application Received Debbie Wilson PATBF

Accepted by:   Mark Gruszkiewicz    2^nd by Mike Galka

Tournaments: Matt Kline

• 2020 PATBF District 7 Tournaments
• Tournament#1-DATE-April 11/2020—WHERE-Wallenpaupack-LAUNCH-Capri Marina
• *****CUT OFF DATE FOR APPLICATIONS APRIL 6 AT 6PM*****
• Draw to follow cutoff Date and Time-Any Questions please Contact Matt Kline
• Tournament #2/#3-Date AUG 15,16/2020-WHERE- Cayuga Lake – LAUNCH- Union Springs
• SPECIAL NOTE:  Day 1 Aug 15-Start Time-6am—Weigh in Time-3:30 PM
• Day 2 Aug 16-Start Time 5:30am Weigh In Time 2PM.

Accepted by:   George Bowers       2nd by Jason Kiss

State Info: Mike Galka

• Mike and Sue, represented District 7 at the PABASS booth at “The Great American Outdoor Show” in Harrisburg
• The REEL Kids casting competition had 866 kids participate this year, each kid got a new fishing pole for their efforts. WELL DONE, Barry Potteiger and his crew for organizing and running this 4 day (2 weekends) event. A lot of smiles and happy kids could be seen at this event,  “That’s what it’s all about”
• While there Mike was asked to do a podcast about the PA BASS federation and its business. It can be heard online at rutandriverpursuits.com, click on LISTEN NOW. Scroll down to find Great American Outdoor Show part 2 and give a listen.   
• Membership for District 7 is at 80 members which are up from 70 at this time last year. A list was passed around for the purpose of helping TBF purge its system of old clubs that are no longer active.
• Mike also had a conversation with State Senators Lisa Bakers committee person pertaining to the state F&B Commission   allowing bass clubs to hold tournaments from April on and not just paper tournaments. More to come.
• Mike also brought up the tragedy that happened on Pickwick reservoir, where during a high school team tournament, a team of 2 boys and their captains came up missing and have yet to be found. High waters (flood conditions) paired along with boat problems seem to be contributing factors. This is why safety is Paramount during our events, this is why TD’s air on the side of caution always, and this is why we ALWAYS need to follow all safety rules and precautions.

Old Business:  

• Tony Dorman out at Grand Lake in Oklahoma for the PATBF National Championship.
• New Tournament Scale still in discussion

New Business:

• Tony Dorman out at Grand Lake in Oklahoma for the PATBF National Championship-into his  2nd day of practice-word has it -it was cold and –VERY-WINDY-the first day of practice-had a double but fishing was  tough-2nd day was A LOT better-hoping this pattern will carry over to the Tournament ! BEST OF LUCK Tony!
• Mike Galka is bringing his Clubs Tournament scale to the Districts first Tournament at Wallenpaupack. Matt Kline to review scale.
• Discussions about having a District 7 fundraiser to offset the cost of the scale-more to come.

Motion to adjourn the meeting @ 8:39 by Mike Galka

Accepted by:   George Bowers        2nd by Matt Kline

NEXT MEETING May 19th AT 7:00 PM AT Major League Sports Bar– 809 Main St, Sugar Notch, PA 18706

December Minutes   12/17/2019

Meeting called to order @ 7:03 by Mike Galka

Members in attendance:  11

Leggett’s Creek Bassmasters (Joe Pacholec Sr., Tony Dorman, David Kozlansky, Joe Pacholec Jr., Mark Gruszkiewicz)

North Branch Bassmasters: (Matt Kline)

Lunker Landers: (Mike Galka, Chris Longo, Tom Hafner)

Wayne County Bassmasters: (George Bowers)

Primetime Anglers (Harry Graver)

Minutes: November 12, 2019 Minutes read by David Kozlansky

Accepted by: Tom Hafner, 2^nd by Joe Pacholec Sr.

Treasury:   Tom Hafner via Text

• Treasury currently at $XXXX.XX

Accepted by: Matt Kline 2^nd by George Bowers

Youth & Conservation: George Bowers  

• The “Fishing for a Cause” benefit tournament for 2020 will be held on October 25, 2020 at Lake Wallenpaupack.  The $1350 raised for the cause in 2019 is being donated to a young boy named Joey R. from Ashley.
• George will be wrapping and taking fishing rods & reels again this Christmas Season to “The Children’s Hospital” that were given at a discount price or donated and distribute them to the children.

Accepted by: Joe Pacholec Sr., 2^nd by Matt Kline

Tournaments: Matt Kline

• The first of three PATBF D7 Tournaments of 2020 will be at Lake Wallenpaupack @ Capri Marina on Saturday, April 11^th.
• The 2^nd and 3^rd PATBF D7 Tournaments of 2020 will be at Cayuga Lake @ Union Springs on Saturday & Sunday August 15^th & 16^th with Saturday being 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM and Sunday being 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
• There will be no fall PATBF D7 counting for 2021 as all NCSF qualifying tournaments need to be in that same calendar year per TBF.

Accepted by: George Bowers, 2^nd by Tom Hafner

State Info: Mike Galka

• Nothing to Report

Old Business:  

• Tony Dorman will be going to Grand Lake in Oklahoma for the PATBF National Championship in 2020 with the tournament dates of March 12-14.  The boaters will be fishing out of their own boats in this tournament. 
• David Kozlansky brought quotes about new scales to the meeting and a lengthy discussion took place.  It was voted on to table the decision until the March 2020 meeting after more quotes are complied with different package variations.

New Business:

• A motion was made by Lunker Landers and 2^nd by Prime Time to reimburse Matt Kline $100 for permit fees for the 2020 Cayuga Lake tournaments.  All were in favor.  A check was administered to him.
• A check for $209.95 was written out to Major League Sports Bar for the PATBF D7 December Christmas Party. 
• A discussion took place on when to have the first meeting of 2020.  March 10, 2020.

Motion to adjourn the meeting @ 8:43 by Mike Galka