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. 2nd
by Matt Kline
Youth & Conservation:
George Bowers
- Fishing For a Cause Raffle Tickets
–COMING SOON
- Fishing
for a Cause “Fall Classic” October 25th –Applications Are Out
- Application
Received Debbie Wilson PATBF
Accepted
by: Mark Gruszkiewicz 2nd 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for the purpose of helping TBF purge its system of old clubs that are no longer
active.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
