April 2nd 2024
Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club Meeting Minutes
President: Ron Prieskorn
Vice President: John Hopkins
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan
Secretary: George Mullen
The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by President Ron Prieskorn. There were 79 members present.
Ron Led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and then recited the Fisherman's Prayer.
Ron then asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the March 5th meeting. The minutes were accepted and approved by the attendees. Ron then introduced our new Vice President John Hopkins.
John thanked everyone for their warm welcome and thanked all the volunteers that made the Easter Dinner a huge success. John also explained that our club runs on volunteers and asked everyone to consider volunteering in the future.
Dan Wilder reviewed boat excursions and pointed out the cool winter season that put a damper on our boating season. Dan is still planning on a boat trip to Gilligan's island some time next week depending on weather. Stay tuned on team reach for information on the day of that outing.
Kevin Sullivan reviewed information about the kayak launch build. Including the Park board of directors approving the location on the seawall by 6th street.
Dave Brown reviewed the growing number of kayakers signing up on team reach. Dave shared details about the kayak outing this Friday the 5th at 2:30 pm. Afterwards, the Boat and Fishing club will be providing hamburgers grilled and served at Dave Brown's house on Bayview and 5th street starting about 4pm. There will also be music and all park residents are welcome to attend.
Kevin Sullivan reviewed the club financial report. explaining that club finances are very healthy.
Kevin then asked the membership to increase the board’s limit for expenses without membership approval from $200.00 to $500.00.
Ron Preiskorn then asked for a motion to raise the limit to 500.00. Motion was made by Chris Matteson and seconded by Joyce Stepansky, club said yea unanimously, motion passed.
John Hopkins then spoke about the success of the Fish Fry luncheon. John thanked all the volunteers that made the luncheon a success, especially our cook Norm Kitchen.
Thank You Norm for the many events you have cooked at.
Stan Hellenbrand gave a presentation on the new summer fishing contest program. Stan said there will be no cash prizes, just bragging rights.
Ron Preiskorn then read the fishing contest winners out loud while prize money was handed out by Sheila Gilstrap and Stan Hellenbrand. There were 5 different fishing contests he awarded prize money to.
John Hopkins then Thanked Kim Hopkins for her hard work managing the kitchen and dining room with the Easter Dinner.
The 50/50 drawing winner was Rhonda Bowling and she won 67.00.
Ricky Baer worked his magic with a huge auction including 2 kayaks, 4 beach chairs, a hand lawn mower, donated by Roger Jones and a ton of fishing equipment donated to the club by Gary and Geri, our neighbors that live in the blue house on 106 st.
Thank You Roger, Gary and Geri.
Ron Preiskorn Adjourned the meeting at 10:15.
Respectfully Submitted by George Mullen