Minutes of the September 17, 2008 President’s meeting 7:00 PM

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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with chapters represented as follows

Back Bay Bass Holes Battlefield County Great Bridge Virginia

HRFT Lakeland Little Creek Southeastern Va

The following chapters were not represented; Coastal, Virginia Beach

Minutes & Treasurer’s Report

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read and previously distributed. The Treasurer reported a balance of $5253.09 in the

Region Treasury, and provided details of transactions since the last meeting which were approved as written and distributed.

Federation Business

B.A.S.S. is taking to long to update your membership, both National and State, you may send them to Pam and she can get it done for you.

Do not mail checks to BASS. BASS is still in a big push for membership, new members have until 31 October to join BASS. We are in a close

running for winning the Toyota Tundra truck.

B.A.S.S. wants vote to hold Mr. BASS and Fall Classic events out of Lake Gaston or Lake Kerr to increase participation. Joan was

impressed with the Mr. BASS Tournament held out of Munden Point. Jim thanked all of those again who helped run the Tournament.

The BFN is looking to fill up the Fall Classic. If you would like to attend and did not win entry from Region 7, you must pay your own

expenses. If you would like to fish the BFN Fall Classic give Rick your name.

Region Seven Business

The Region 7 Release Boat worked very well at the Region 7 Chickohominy River Tournament. We lost very few fish.

John Daman of FM 99 presented Region 7 with a way to raise funds for our Region. Seaport Marine will sell us a boat for $6,000.00. We will then sell raffle tickets to raise money for Region 7 and Fm 99. The funds raised would be split 50/50 between Region 7 and FM 99. Craig Owens, Ivan Morris, and Brian Stump said they would pitch in and purchase the boat, then, be reimbursed for the boat purchase after all tickets were sold, we would only sell 4900 tickets. Brian Stump, said he thought he could sell the 1200 tickets needed to purchase the boat. The tickets will be sold for $5.00 each. Everyone thought this was a great idea. We would like to give the boat away to the winner at the FM 99 Striper Tournament. This is a great way to raise funds for our Region

Jim Geiser is back and ready to take control of the BFN side. Jim thanked Ivan for filling in while Jim was away. Lets thank Ivan for a great job and Jim for be back with us.

Tournament Director

Virginia was the Top Club with 47.94 pounds for the Chickohominy River Tournament. Rick has tournament information fliers to be given out when those going to the Fall Classic pick up there clothing. Rick will call you and tell you where and when the clothing will be given out. Lake Kerr dates have been submitted 1^st choice 25 April 2009, 2^nd choice 26 April 2009.

Youth

The next Youth event is October 4, 2008 at Munden Point Park. Susan needs 30 volunteers. Volunteers need to be there at 7:45. She is

expecting 150 children for this event. Susan passed out the information to all clubs who is need of completing there youth participation

50 % in order to stay in good standings. A Region 7 Youth Participation flier will be attached to the copies of these minutes. Susan said

the ribbons donated by Currituck Trophy are very nice. Please try and support the people who support our Region

The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. October 15, 2008. At Oceans East II on North Hampton

Blvd Virginia Beach, VA.

Randy Trout

Secretary