MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF
BUCKEYE UNITED FLY FISHERS
FEBRUARY 21, 2001

by Lora Kalbli

(tabled items and voted motions are in bold type)

·         Membership - Don Prince - reported 180 members.

·         Treasurer - Louise Goldsberry - report attached hereto.

·         Editorship - Mike Bryant -  Mike needs articles one week after BOD meeting - by February 28.  He currently has an article from Bob Simmons via his wife, articles re Sports Show and Banquet will be prepared by Jim LeBlond, articles on upcoming Nantahala trip will be furnished by Don Hogue and Bob Ireton, Tony Kalbli will provide article to inform of GLC cancelled Spring Steelhead Outing, Steve Groome will forward article to update Mad River conservation, Mike would like an education article and other miscellaneous contributions.  He is working on new advertisements.

·         Website - Joe Panfalone - reported that his goal for the website is 100 visitors a day.  Actual count is 98.  Joe is focusing on articles from banquet speaker Lawson, Jerry Darkes articles on Pennsylvania fisheries, Tony Kalbli on Steelheading, Jerry Snider on farm ponds and miscellaneous other articles.  Joe would like a future discussion on advertising with policy to be published in club documents.

·         Conservation - Bob Goldsberry and Steve Groome - Steve reported a very active TU group having been to the Mad three times since the beginning of the year.  Several new volunteers are pitching in to work.  A trail is almost cleared and mulched from the Rt. 36 dam to the trestle.  It is adequate even for the handicapped, will relieve pressure on parts of the river and  will help control erosion.  The next workday is Sunday, February 25th, the day after the Cabin Fever Banquet and Sport Show. Steve addressed the issue of patches, suggesting that they only be given at the time of first recognition.  Dave Uckotter suggested that chevrons be added for additional recognition instead of bestowing additional patches.  It was decided to use this approach in the future.

·         Education - Ed Jones - Ed confirmed there will be no scholarship award this year as there we no timely applications filed.  There have been requests for programs from Indian Hill and Sycamore High schools.  Will need volunteers to sign up to help at Indian Hill.  Sycamore’s program may not be possible as they are requesting accommodation for approximately 75 - 100 students.   Greg Johnson needs tyers for March 3rd 9:00 session at Penny Ln. in Fairfield for the Turner Society.

·         GLC/FFF - Tony Kalbli - Tony reported that GLC has cancelled the Spring Steelhead Outing due to lack of interest and space and conflict of events.  Tony will, nevertheless, write an article on Steelheading addressing fishing the Manistee, Pere Marquette, Rogue, Muskegon and northwest Ohio and western Pennsylvania Rivers.  He will detail accommodations, expert guides and walk in access areas.  Due to expressed interest, there may be an impromptu trip.

·         Programs - Steve Groome - Steve is booking John Kumple from Peele Island to speak on fishing the area and the available accommodation packages costing approximately $100 a day which include meals.  Boats may be available.  Joe Guenther mentioned that the Michigan Sage/Simms representative is interested in doing a program, perhaps August at the Deerfield pond.  Steve reiterated his understanding of the Board’s policy on not doing any joint venture with any shop or entity without Board’s prior approval.  There will be no mention of shops unless all are mentioned.  Lastly, there will be an important program on stream safety and possibly canoe safety as well.

·         Trips- Joe Guenther - Joe announced that his plea for help has been heard.  Bob Ireton will do the spring Nantahala trip (albeit his last).  Joe wanted approval for reimbursement of out of pocket expenditures for trip coordinators.  Tony Kalbli motioned that substantiated out of pocket expenditures up to $25 per trip be approved.  Joe Panfalone seconded the motion and the motion was passed.  John Doscher and Bill Fisher might do fall trips.

·         Raffles - Bob Jones - Jonsey reported that revenues are down despite comparable attendance at meetings in our new facility.

·         Dinners - Dave Uckotter - Dave has secured a couple of more signs ups.  Norvell Webb will be our cook for March meeting.

·         General Discussion re upcoming Sport Show and CFRB. -

There will be $5 Sport Show Split the Pot Raffles with drawings at 12:00 and 4:00.  Winner does not have to be present  Tickets will be sold at the BUFF booth.

It was decided to offer an introductory special to new members that sign up on February 24.   A combination Banquet Dinner Ticket and annual dues can be purchased for $50 single and $55 family.  It will be available at the BUFF booth.

Tables near the front Dais will be reserved for Board Members and their families.

Louise Goldsberry informed us of seven reservations for the children’s prize group.  There are currently 14 prizes so the Board decided to group the prizes in equivalent value.

Raffle tickets will be sold one strip for $10 three strips for $20.

Bob Goldsberry will introduce and award Fly Fisher of the Year.

Louise stated that there were 125 dinners reserved and she will order 145 prepared.

·         Miscellaneous discussion

It was reiterated that new members will receive a box of hand tied flies.  It was mentioned that new members are feeling more welcomed than in the past because they are now asked to introduce themselves and give a little autobiographical information to the meeting attendees.

Lastly, Don Prince, will be the Keeper of the Keys to the Supply Closet. Members needing to check out club equipment must make arrangements with Don to get  the keys, sign out the equipment, and establish a procedure for return of the keys and equipment.