PB SB Boating & Fishing Club Minutes

March 2, 2021

Rick Plite, President

Chris Matteson, Vice President

Joyce Stepansky, Treasurer.    Kevin Sullivan, Treasurer

Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Rick Plite.  Prayer was observed, 48 were present with 3 new members.

Rick announced Coast Guard Boat Inspections today after our meeting.

NOMINATION:  Kevin Sullivan was nominated for Treasurer, Unanimous Vote of approval.  Thanks to Joyce Stepansky and Ge for all their dedication and hard work the past few years.

A new Activity Information Board is planned for the Bay Front.  Moving the current posts so both back and front sides may be used.  Two new Boxes will be made to hold information.  A new Activity board to schedule Boating, Fishing, or kayaking trips for members to sign up.  Another project is research to have a kayak storage area near a boat ramp.  The Mini Reef project is going forward.

Paradisebay.info is the web site where all information related to our club and Parks is a great resource for information.

VP Chris Matteson reported hats & t shirts are available.  The Activity Board is seeking volunteers.  $190.00 has been donated this season to the club, thanks to all for your continued support.  March Coastal Angler magazines will be placed in the little house across from PB Hall this afternoon.

Treasurer Report and Secretary minutes were read and approved.

DOCKMASTER:  Scotty Yates reported approximated 65 people on the Dock Wait list.  Jim Gath has the Boat Assist List and is continually updating this list.  It is posted Bay side by the Contest Board.  The Boat Yard is getting new gates, once installed if you leave the area please lock the gates.  For storage your Trailer needs your name, address and phone, please leave your motor in the down position, tongue unlocked.  Scotty has the stickers for your boat trailer.  

Fish Awards were presented.  March will be our last Month-long contest this season.  

New Business:  Rick suggested FWC app for your phone. They are seeking input from anglers on trout, Redfish and snook as they will decide May 31 on seasonal changes and limits.  They are all on the no keep list currently.

Meeting adjourned 9:34 AM. Respectfully submitted, Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary