MINUTES OF PARADISE BAY BOATING & FISHING CLUB MEETING

March 6, 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 9:01 AM by President Carl Shaver, 80 members present, 1 guest, Justin Wallheiser. Florida Wildlife Federation. Opening prayer was observed.  Treasurer’s report and Secretary minutes were read and approved.

Fish Contest Awards were presented. The Executive Board decided ties should receive full contest award amount.  Frank Chan questioned this decision, discussion followed. 

MOTION: Pay each winner including ties the full amount for each winner.  PASSED

   THE March 13 One Day Contest and March 20 Non-Award Winners contests conflicts with a Paradise Bay Board Meeting.

 MOTION; EXTEND CONTEST CUT OFF TIME TO 7PM FOR MARCH 13 AND MARCH 20 CONTEST.  PASSED

Gary Armour   Club Hats and T-shirts available.

DOCKMASTER’S REPORT:  John Mattei reported the channel markers are still in the permit stage. There is a new approach ramp in the storage area and a new concrete pad in the lot.  The boat dock waiting list is posted down by the docks.

Don Domrose has a new Boat Assist list available with a few minor changes.

John Mattei thanked his crew for their help during the Italian Dinner.

Bill Booher reported on the March 17 Hazardous Waste Disposal for Manatee County, hand outs with further information are available.

Jim Waller discussed the Fish Fry Dinner on March 23, in Paradise Bay Hall.  He suggested next year having a ticket system for the dinner.  This would enable the number of attendees to be determined.

MOTION; INVITE THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY AND WEST MANATEE FIREFIGHTERS TO THE FISH FRY DINNER.  PASSED.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS; MOTION:  PRESIDENT, CARL SHAVER, VICE PRESIDENT, GARY ARMOUT, TREASURER, JOYCE STEPANSKY, SECRETARY, SHEILA GILSTRAP   PASSED

Raffle was held with two winners, one receiving a hat and another a membership for next season.

NEW BUSINESS; FORM A COMMITTEE TO RESEARCH CAMERAS FOR THE DOCK AREA.  Bill Booher, Steve                and Tom Gath.

Justin Wallheiser discussed issues regarding Florida fishing Regulations. 

Meeting Adjourned 10:26 AM

Respectfully submitted,

Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary