On Wednesday night May 20, 2015 I attended the monthly SJBCA 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting down at the 4th Ward Clubhouse...
Member Turnout was great with 15 Bass Clubs reps in attendance.
SJBCA Officers and Bass Clubs in attendance: Fred Lentz- President (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) Joe Hoban- 1st Vice President (South Jersey Bass Stalkers) N/A Rob Kunze- 2nd Vice President (Cumberland County Bassmasters) Stu Cohen- Treasurer (South Jersey Kayak Fishing Clu- Al Franchetta- Secretary (Cumberland County BassMasters) Joe Franswa - Tournament Director Rashawn Lewis- Director 1 (South Jersey Hook This) Mike Graham- Director 2 (4th Ward Bass Anglers);
*Approval of March 18th, 2015 General Meeting minutes as documented in handout.
Guest in attendance and Special presentations:
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Officers Report:
* Secretary: Al Francehetta
1. Member Rosters are being accepted
2. Sent out letter to Parvin State Park to reserve a spot for July 15 meeting.
* Tresurer Report: Stu Cohen Report on Funds and account Balance. $3,373.00
*Dues Status
*Financial Report
* Tournament Director: Joe Franzwa
* Recording number of volunteers needed in the AM & PM for upcoming June 2015 Union Lake Buddy Tournament.
* 1st Director: Rashawn Lewis
* Invite member(s) of Carmen Bersani and Steve Stienmetz family to attend June Open Buddy Tournament and July BBQ
* Recieved a total of 10 Applicants for the $500.00 scholarship. * 2nd Director: Mike G.
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* 2nd Vice President: Rob K.
- Nothing new to report on.
* 1st Vice President: Joe Hoban
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*President: Big Fred Lentz
- Review executive board meeting highlights.
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- Committee Reports:
Audit Committee- New committee was form to include: Stu Cohen, John Sullivan, and Mike Riordan.
*Nothing new to report.
Scholarship Committee:
- MaryAnne Franchetta, Mike Riordan, and Me.
* Copies of the 2015 Applications were distributed week of March 8th, 2015
* As of May 1, 2015, we recieved a total of (10) 2015 Graduating Seniors candidates.
[b]There are 5 Key categories scored upon: 1. Academics; 2. Major\Minor of Study. 3. Written Essay; 4. Recommendation letters; 5. Overall score on a 5 Point Scale. (i.e. 1= Least; 3=Average; 5=Outstanding)
Flea Market Committee: Coty Camp, Joe Hoban, Al Franchetta, & MaryAnne Franchetta
* Donations for next years Flea Market are welcome anytime during the year.
* Gloucester Cty Bass Club won the drawing for dues reimbursement from among donors to tackle box raffles.
CLUB Business:
* Weigh-In Trailer- Joe F. provided an updatr on the frame repair.
Tournament and Lake News:
* Tournament news and conflicts
* Lake and ramp Updates[/b]
- Reports of Sunset Lake being re-filled the beginning of June 1. Not completely sure if repairs towards the racetrack have or will be completed by that time.
Association Business: Old Business:
* Final Planning for June Buddy Tournament, vote on expenses.
New Business:
*Begin Planning for SJ Youth Outdoor Day (August 15)
* Plan for BBQ\meeting at Parvin on July 15, vote on expenses.
------------------------------------------- Good of the Association:
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Upcoming Events:
(Anyone that wants an event listed here can contact me- )
*June 15, 2015- Bass season re-opens*
Open Buddy Tournaments in May/June/July :
*June 21 at Union Lake- Steve Steinmetz Memorial Tournament by SJBCA.
*June 27 at Salem Canal by 4th Ward Bass Anglers.
*June 28 at Assunpink by Beavertail Bass Club. *July 4 at Union Lake by South Jersey Hook This!!!
* July 11 at Union Lake by Backwoods Bassers
*July 12 at Salem Canal By Riverside Bass Club
* July 19 at Union Lake By New Breed Sportsmens Club
50/50 Raffle (to pay for the snacks) N/A
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Next Meeting:SJBCA * 8pm, Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 at the Parvin State Park
Some of the items on the agenda will be:
* Award Scholarship winner
* Final member rosters are due
* Continue planning South Jersey Outdoor Youth Day
* Review June Buddy Tournament.
* Annual BBQ, and food will be served before the meeting.
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So in summary and important dates to remember:
* Any SJHT member is welcome to attend, meet up, or travel down with me to the monthly SJBCA meetings. The inner and outer workings is open to anyone interested in learning more about these meetings.
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