February 28th, 2023
Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club Meeting Notes
President: Ron Prieskorn
Vice President: Chris Matteson
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan
Secretary: George Mullen
The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by President Ron Prieskorn. There were 74 members present.
Ron Led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and then recited the Fishermen’s Prayer.
Ron asked for a motion to accept the minutes that were available to review placed on the tables. The minutes were accepted and approved by the attendees.
Ron stated the club will not be banking with the park office. He explained our club will continue to bank with our current bank after we make some needed changes to update our account. We will then review the banking practices next year and reevaluate annually.
Ron reported the Frank and Bean dinner was a Great Success, Ron then thanked all the volunteers that worked in the kitchen and dinning room.
Ron explained how the TeamReach app keeps club members up to date on the activities in the club. If you need help with the app, ask a board member for assistance.
Ron informed the club that snook are open again March 1st though May 1st .
Chris Matteson gave an update on our new bylaws and fish fry. A copy of the proposed bylaws was on tables for review and consideration. The bylaws will be voted on at the next club meeting April 4th 2023.
Chris thanked all the volunteers for their hard work that made the frank and bean dinner a huge success. He also thanked the volunteers that provided the chili luncheon today.
Dave Brown gave a Kayak update on the many trips that have been organized by the group. He also informed everyone that if you need a kayak several of them have an extra kayak to loan.
Scotty Yates stated all slips are currently assigned. Scotty also talked about the kayak launch area and not inviting kayak or boaters from out side the park.
Dan Wilder talked about the upcoming boat excursion to the Sarasota area on Monday March 6th. The plan to meet at docks at 11:00 am. Please bring lunch as they plan to anchor out at the sand bar.
Kevin Sullivan gave a report on the Frank and Bean dinner finances and the monthly financial report.
Stan Hillenbrand announced all the fishing contest winners and gave out the prize money. The club had all winners come up front for group picture.
Ron Prieskorn then had our annual nominations / elections for each position on the board. There were no volunteers or nominations. So, the current board will maintain their positions with the exception of Chris Matteson who will step down at the end of this season. Club will revisit nominations for the vice Presidents position at upcoming meetings.
We then had an fun and exciting auction two boat trips, one with Ron Prieskorn to go fishing and one with Jim Gath for a boat trip on the bay. Rons trip got a lot of bids and went to John Hopkins for $210.00 Then Jim Gaths boat trip went to Wayne Hasek for $100.00. after the boat trips a lot of items that Larry Blank received from local merchants were also auctioned off. Scotty Yates also brought several items to be included in the auction. Ricky Baer was our auctioneer who made a fun and exciting time of the auction.
Thank You to the members for their bids to help with club expenses.
The 50/50 winner was Lenny Robinson who won $90.00, Congratulations.
We had a winner come forward to claim the 50/50 for the Frank and Bean dinner drawing on Saturday. Kay Seorum won $231.00 Congratulations to her.
Meeting was Adjourned by Ron Prieskorn
Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch of chili, franks, beans and friendship.
Thanks Again to the many volunteers that put lunch together.
Respectfully Submitted by George Mullen