MINUTES OF PARADISE BAY BOATING & FISHING CLUB
January 2, 2018
Club Officers
President, Carl Shaver
Vice-President, Gary Armour
Treasurer, Joyce Stepansky Assistant Treasurer, Tom Dick
Secretary, Sheila Gilstrap
The meeting was called to order at 9:10AM by President, Carl Shaver, 65 Members present, one guest. Carl welcomed new members.
The Minutes and Treasurer report were read and approved.
Fishing Contest Awards for December were presented. The next One Day Contest will be January 17 with Rain Date January 18. Contests end at 5:00 PM. Discussion regarding measuring fish was held. MOTION: measure to 1/8 inch. PASSED
Fish Display Photo Board: Please take pictures and send them to
Vice President, Gary Armour announced shirts and hats are available for sale. Gary introduced Bob Fesko, Coast Guard Auxiliary, he has been here every January for about 10 years. Bob discussed his role with the Auxiliary and pointed out items needed for boats to pass Inspection. They also offer a Boater Safety Course the first Saturday each month at their facility on 59th Street near GT Bray Park. Discussion regarding expired flares, Carl Shaver suggested carrying them in your vehicle for safety at accident scenes. Bill Booher mentioned the Manatee Hazardous Waste for disposal. Bob Fesko said you could put them in a bucket of water until they swell up and are nonfunctional, then dispose with household trash.
DOCK MASTER: Don Vogel updated upcoming projects. New channel markers to be installed and repairs to the 5th Street ramp.
Don Domrose updates the Boat Assist List. Please let him know of any corrections or additions.
Boat Club minutes, contest winners and newsletters will be posted on Paradisebay.info and on Park and Waterfront bulletin boards.
MOTION: Club will pay for coffee and donuts for Club members volunteering at Paradise Bay Coffee hour. Motion PASSED.
Upcoming: Hosting Paradise Bay Coffee hour January 15 at 8:30 A, M. The FRANK & BEAN Dinner January 27, please pick up your tickets from Joyce Shaver, 38F Street. February meeting January 30 at 11:00 Chili Luncheon! CPR classes are changed to a two-hour refresher course, Thursday, March 1. Fish dinner March 23, 2018. Easter Dinner hosting April 1, 2018.
John Mattei and his kitchen crew have volunteered to host an Italian Dinner fundraiser for the Activities Club on February 24 at 6PM. Phyllis Cook and Jerry Estebrook will be handling ticket sales and posters. Tickets will be available at Paradise Bay Coffee hours. Please volunteer to help.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila Gilstrap