NCBF Executive Board Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2004
Location: The Nations Capitol Bass Federation (NCBF) meeting was held at the Trinity United Methodist Church. The Church is located at the corner of Germantown Road (Route 118) and Clopper Road in Germantown, Maryland.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm.
Roll Call: Executive Board and members in attendance: Chuck Walker, Bo Curry, Jim Kline, John Sisson, Larry Dodd, Alan Mullis, B.J. Walsh, and Chuck Hartzman
Treasurer’s Report: Jim Kline provided a detailed report going back to 17 January up to this meeting. The current balance is $11553.54.
Hats and Apparel: Becky Sisson has received the NCBF State Team hats and shirts. She is in the process of putting the required patches on the shirts. In addition, she has delivered the new NCBF hats with logos. These are available for sale at $15 each. There are three different colors to choose from and will be available at meetings or by contacting Chuck Walker @ 301-977-5282. We have also ordered the NCBF Federation patches. As soon as they are delivered to Becky they will be placed on our shirts.
Jr. Eastern Divisional – Vermont: Four of our NCBF kids fished in the Eastern Division contest in Burlington, Vermont in July. A big thanks goes out to Keith Wright and Ricky Gum for trailering their boats for the kids to have partners.
Letter to All Members: Chuck Walker sent a letter outlining attendance issues, state team requirements, compliance, projects, and other issues to all members. Many have called to check on their status. This was done based on a request from last year about what it took to remain active and to avoid loosing members for lack of compliance.
Bolling AFB Tournament: Still waiting for more details, but the date is September 12th
Montgomery County Fair Trout Pond: No additional information at this time.
Website Changes: Please contact Chuck Walker to assist in updating the website. We are still in need of someone to take over the responsibility of Web Master
Project Roster: Tournament Schedule for the remainder of 2004
- August 15th, Naticoke River (Non-qualifying tournament)
- October 2nd (Open Team Tournament) on the Potomac.
Union Donation: Through Danny Kelly of Kelly Press, the UFCW Charity Foundation has again donated $5000 to the NCBF. The donation provides for our endeavor to help get our youth involved in fishing.
Jr World Bassmaster Classic: BASS/ESPN put on a
great show for the kids. Stories and
photo’s will be posted on the website soon.
Bassmaster’s Classic: Here are some of the highlights from all the meetings held:
- Alliance Sponsors
for our website with links.
- Divisional Split.
If approved we will be in the mid-Atlantic Division – with a new Classic spot.
The issue is whether we get Pa. or Ohio Federation. If we stay the same, we host
the Divisional in 2016. If we split we host in 2013.
- Expect new rules
for EDT next year.
- Lots of
discussion on “six man clubs “. Paper clubs.
- New rules for
fishing days on water at the Nationals. Now 2 practice days – 3 Tx days.
Proposed 1 practice – 4 Tx days. Implement cut system.
- Non-Tournament
Members. A.K.A. Associate members.
- Outstanding
Achievement Awards. BASS bringing back the awards program.
- Name change to
International Bass Federation.
- Watch for new
rules to fish Opens. Internet applications only.
- Grass Roots
Trail. Blind draw-shared weight concept. Federation members first in line. VA/NC
Division. NE Division. MD/VA Division.
- Federation
Calendar.
- Youth Divisional
eliminated.
Sponsors: Here’s a list of the current BASS
sponsors: Ranger Boats, Yamaha Motors,
Skeeter Boats,
Alliance Package (which consist of Toyota, Purolator, Triton Boats, Mercury, Abu
Garcia, Berkley, Lowrance, Flowmaster, Motorguide, and Bass Pro Shops.
Next Meeting: The next regularly scheduled NCBF Executive Board meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2004 @ 7 PM at the Church. Please note the change.
Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Chuck Hartzman
Secretary
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