Jun 23
District 7 May Minutes 05/14/2019
Meeting called to order @ 7:10 by Mike Galka
Members in attendance: 10
Leggett’s Creek Bassmasters (Joe Pacholec Sr., Tony Dorman, David Kozlansky, Joe Pacholec Jr., Mark Gruszkiewicz, Joe Pica)
North Branch Bassmasters: (Matt Kline)
Lunker Landers: (Mike Galka, Tom Hafner)
Wayne County Bassmasters: (George Bowers)
Minutes: March 12, 2019 Minutes read by David Kozlansky
A Correction was made to the March minutes as to Matt Kline being contacted to get the top seven of Anglers and Co-Anglers for D7. This was not requested as stated in the minutes. March minutes will be adjusted.
Accepted by: George Bowers, 2nd by Tony Dorman
Treasury: Tom Hafner
- Tom handed out a ledger. Balance is $X,XXX.XX
Accepted by: Matt Kline, 2nd by George Bowers
Youth & Conservation: George Bowers
- George reiterated that the “Fishing for a Cause” benefit tournament for 2019 will be held on October 27, 2019 at Lake Wallenpaupack and he handed out flyers. He is waiting on further info from the Times Leader on coverage for the tournament.
- There will also be a raffle held for “Fishing for a Cause” and George is looking for donations.
- George spoke about a day out with military personnel on Lake Carey; more to come on this topic.
- George will be hosting the annual kid’s tournament in August again this year on 08-10-19 at the Wyoming Valley Country Club.
- Joe Pica mentioned that JJP is involved with getting a Kizer Pond access up and running.
Accepted by: Matt Kline, 2nd by Tony Dorman
Tournaments: Matt Kline
- David Kozlansky and Mike Galka are working in conjunction to secure a launch ample enough to hold our D7 tournament on Skaneateles Lake, N.Y.
Accepted by: George Bowers 2nd by Tony Dorman
Steering Committee: Joe Pica
- Next PATBF State Meeting is Sunday, June 2, 2019.
- PATBF Blasts have been sent out on a few topics including PA TBF State Championship
Accepted by: George Bowers, 2nd by Matt Kline
Old Business:
- Approved payments were administered to Matt Kline and Bob Brody since last meeting.
- David Kozlansky has posted the March minutes as discussed at the March meeting.
New Business:
- A motion was made by Lunker Landers to have set payouts for D7 tournaments based on firm %’s paid back to 20% of the field. Tom Hafner will create the chart and have available at the next D7 meeting. All were in favor.
- David Kozlansky of Leggett’s Creek Bassmasters mentioned that they lost a long-time club member in Frank Lesnefsky and that there was a well written obituary in the newspaper and that the club had a moment of silence before their first tournament of 2019. He will be dearly missed.
- David Kozlansky mentioned that Leggett’s Creek Bassmasters is having a going away to the BFL All-American party for club member Bob Brody on May 23rd at PTW Energy at 7:00 PM and all at the meeting are invited aside from club members. Food and beverages will be served.
- A letter was handed in by Mark Bower (President of Primetime Anglers) requesting that Primetime Anglers be permitted to transfer from District I to District VII. A discussion took place and then a vote. All were in favor. Primetime Anglers will officially sign in as of next meeting and are now a member of District VII. Mark will be sent the bylaws and info by David Kozlansky.
- A discussion then took place as to when to have our next PATBF District VII meeting. July 9, 2019 will be the next meeting.
Motion to adjourn the meeting @ 8:50 by Mike Galka
- Next Meeting will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019 @ 7:00 PM at Major League Sports Bar.
- Accepted by: Tom Hafner, 2nd by George Bowers
Jun 02
District 3 Meeting Minutes for May 13th, 2019
ROLL CALL: Ray Bradshaw called meeting to order.
CLUBS PRESENT: All members present except Bass Legend and Lake River Bay Bass.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: April minutes were reviewed but not posted on the web site.
TREASURERS REPORT: Ray gave report of District 3 checking account balance. Contact Ray for financial information.
CONSERVATION REPORT: No report.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEMBERSHIP: No report.
TOURNAMENTS: Mike Sabbi reviewed summary of Potomac River breakdown. Total payout with cash and gift certificates was $3,600. Mike reviewed applications received for North East second event.
NEW BUSINESS: Mike Sabbi provide hotel information for upcoming State championship at Raystown.
OLD BUSINESS: Doug reminded someone is needed to take trailer to the Regional championship in New York.
YOUTH: Mike Sabbi reviewed the July Quad States tourney. Reviewed youth money support for the upcoming National High School and Youth championships. District Three providing $1,100 in assistance to the boaters.
Submitted
Doug Lamborn
– District 3 Secretary
May 22
2019 Pennsylvania Bass Federation State Championship at Raytown Lake
June 21st &22nd
Each District can send the top 7 boaters and top 7 riders from last years angler of the years race! See your District tournament director. Chris is compiling the list from last years Regionals and Mr. Bass.
Please mail all applications to:
102 TIOGA COURT OLD FORGE PA 18518 (570) 510-102
Luanch Ramp: James Creek
Pre Tournament meeting
Location: Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Hall
15205 Raystown Road
James Creek, Pa. 16657
Time: 6:00pm
Lodging
Huntington Motor Inn 814- 643-1133
15 rooms @ $71.00 a night
Must book before May 24th Block name PABASS
Comfort Inn 814-643-1600
25 rooms @ $99.00 a night
Must book rooms before June 7th Block name PABASS