November 8, 2022
Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club Meeting Notes
President:
Vice President: Chris Matteson
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan
Secretary: George Mullen
The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by Vice President Chris Matteson with 47 members present, Chris lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for Larry Blank and others we have lost.
Secretary George Mullen: Read April 2022 Minutes and then Read Dock Master Scotty Yates Notes in his absence. George also spoke about the (Fish Rules) app to view current fishing regulations.
Vice President: Chris Matteson spoke about What’s in a Club, Friendship, helping each other and enjoying our park relationships. Chris then asked for nominations for club president, Ron Prieskorn was nominated, Ron is considering acceptance.
Chris spoke about the fishing contests and that the newest rules were posted on the Board by the water front. Chris also introduced Stan Hellbrand as our new fish contest manager, Chris will need some help managing this aspect of our club and could use some help, please contact him if your so inclined. Chris also introduced Cathy Mullen as the clubs Shirt and Hat sales manager.
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan Gave the monthly Treasurer Report,
Kevin discussed the Clubs New shirt details, and thanked the committee that help with the design, including Sheila Gilstrap’s grandson that created the design on the back of the new shirts.
Jim Gath spoke about the Boat assist list, and asked members to notify him of their availability if it changes so he can keep list updated.
Tom Gath Spoke about all the features and information on the Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay website. Tom also reviewed much of the helpful content that can be viewed there.
Ken Huizinga and John Kalman will be managing our Frank and Bean dinner in February of 2023. They will need six volunteers to help in the kitchen and will have a signup sheet at our next meeting in December
Kevin Sullivan Awarded Fishing Contest Prizes to the Winners toward the end of the meeting.
50/50 Drawing Winner was Charles Pederson who won $43.00 Boating Fishing Club also drew a second ticket for a door prize that went to Gilbert Gallardo
Respectfully Submitted George Mullen Secretary