Leavenworth Bass Club

Newsletter and General Membership Meeting Minutes

July 2^nd, 2018

2018 Officers

The next club meeting will be August 6^th. Just a note, that the September meeting is currently scheduled for Labor Day. Expect a new date, possibly August 27^th or Sept 4^th.

The website is located at the following address: http://theleavenworthbassclub.org/  if you need assistance signing up for the forum, contact the webmaster.

Welcome: The Leavenworth Bass Club held its monthly meeting on June 4^th at the Ft Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club.  There were 15 members present. The Vice President called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

Secretary Report:  The May 2018 newsletter was emailed to all current members and posted on the web site. The Secretary’s report was approved as read.

Treasurer Report:  LBC checking account beginning balance was $6,156.86 and the ending balance is $6,567.72. The Fishing for Freedom account beginning balance was $25,744.92 and the ending balance is $43,014.83. the Pay Pal account has $96.80. The Treasurer’s report was approved as read.

Conservation Committee Report:  Eric is working on another package of used plastics to send to Whopper Baits.

Youth Director Report:

• Thanks to Bob & Jennifer Greene, Bob Jorgensen and Steve Rad for supporting the June 23^rd annual Leavenworth County kids fishing derby at Happy Hollow. Lots of kids caught lots of fish!!
• Steve Read won the big bass pot at the Bearcat Open at Mozingo on June 30th. The NWMSU Fishing Club put on a pretty good tournament. Winning weight was just over 20 lbs.
• Bill Horvath is conducting a certification course this coming Saturday at the Olathe Bass Pro Shop for Fishing’s Future is anyone is interested in attending.

Banquet Committee: Mike Brooks says everything is on track.

Webmaster Report: Brent has updated the web site.

Vice President Report:  Randy led a discussion on taking care of bass during the hot days of summer. Ice to lower the water temp about 8^o from the lake temp is one of the keys, along with livewell treatment and running the recirc pumps full time.

President Report:  Bob was not at the meeting. He and Jennifer are recovering from a motorcycle accident a few weeks ago. Drop a note or text to Bob to let him and Jen know you’re thinking about both of them.

Fishing for Freedom:  According to Larry, no major issues and planning for the October event is going well.

Old Business:  None

New Business:  Brett Ware offered to host a BBQ at his new building in Maryville before our July tournament. Dinner starts at 6:00.

New Members:  None

New Equipment Report:  None

Outside Activities:

• Congratulations to Larry Stoafer, Ray Hillebrand and Ray Cates for making the Kansas Federation state team.
• Bill Horvath attended the MOBASS quarterly meeting on June 9^th in Warsaw. Main discussion points were:
  • There is still scholarship monies available for family members’ college level students thru MOBASS.
  • There was a discussion about whether or not non-penetrating cull tags are currently required for Bass Nation level tournaments. Jim Zieger is researching the issue and will let the clubs know the correct answer.
  • MOBASS is raffling off an AR-15 rifle or $1,000, winner’s choice. Bill Horvath has the $10 tickets and will have them at the Mozingo tournament and the August meeting.
• The annual Cystic Fibrosis charity tournament will be held on August 4^th at Mozingo, followed by a Nebraska TBF open tournament the next day. LBC members have placed in the money for both, the last 3 years. Both tournaments are well run and have a good pot of money. Come out to support Rodney Bledsoe’s granddaughter who has CF. Here are the links – please note the registration deadline for the TBF:
• http://tbfnebraska.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Bass-Tourn-2017-Proof2.pdf

http://tbfnebraska.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-NE-TBF-Open-Tournament-Form.pdf

• Alibis: None

Tournament Director:

 Tournament Results

Mozingo Tournament, July 28^th, 2018

Take off is 5:30 or safe light whichever is later

Weigh in at the Main Ramp, 3:00

Since almost all are single boaters, please help with launching

The free tournament entry was won by  ???????????????????????????

The Smithville Marine gift certificates were won by Mark Luna & Garrett Cates

There being no further official business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01

SUBMITTED BY:                                          APPROVED BY:

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Bill Horvath                                                   Randy Kenton

Secretary                                                       Vice President