MINUTES OF PARADISE BAY BOATING & FISHING CLUB MEETING
January 3, 2017
Club Officers:
President, Carl Shaver
Vice-President, Gary Armour
Treasurer, John Mattei
Secretary, Sheila Gilstrap
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Carl Shaver, 65 members present, 5 guests from the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Opening prayer was observed. Treasurer’s report and Secretary report were read and approved.
Sign-up sheets were passed for CPR, Coast Guard Boat Inspection and Boater Safety course.
Fish Contest Awards were presented.
Next one-day contest is January 18.
Gary Armour has Club Hats and T-shirts available.
DOCKMASTER’S REPORT: John Jelink reported lumber is being delivered tomorrow for boat dock construction to begin January 16. We will be building 5 new docks and putting in approximately 8 new channel markers. Bring a pencil and tape measure with you when you volunteer.
Don Domrose has a new Boat Assist list available with a few minor changes.
Carl thanked members for assisting with coffee hour on December 19.
Chuck Kekoni discussed his research for fish cleaning station tubes, more research will be done.
MOTION: Donate $400 to Paradise Bay Activity Committee and $200 to Sarasota Bay Activity Committee, passed.
Frank & Bean Dinner has been held since 1994. This year it will be on January 28, 2017 from 4-6PM. John Mattei is the coordinator, Joyce Shaver will be handling ticket distribution. Volunteers are need for a successful dinner.
West Manatee Fire & Rescue CPR will be held March 2 and 3 in Paradise Bay Hall.
NEXT MEETING, Tuesday, JANUARY 31, 2017 Luncheon 11:00 AM
Bob Fesko, Coast Guard Auxiliary spoke to our club prior to boat inspections. He advised the Secret to fishing….is to go where the fish are! He brought several pamphlets assisting boaters with information on fish ID, channel markers, Boater Safety Guides. There were 5 Auxiliary Members present. He reported Siriussignal.com has a battery-operated FLARE REPLACEMENT for $99.99, which the Coast Guard approves, eliminating the need to purchase flares every few years. Expired flares may be disposed of by calling Manatee Hazardous Waste for information.
MOTION: Club pays for member’s CPR class fees, motion passed.
Bob Shepard will check into getting Manatee Zone and No Wake signs for our channels and docks.
Meeting Adjourned 9:51 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila Gilstrap, Secretary