Weekly Meeting Minutes March 18, 2021

Weekly Updates

March 18^th 2021

Dennis Friedman called the meeting to order at 12:25 pm with 32 members and 1 guest in attendance.

Announcements:

• Dennis Friedman

Welcome to our weekly meeting in our 96^th year

• John Lavarias will be taking over the Yearbook duties for Paul Harris. John asks that event Chairman send writeups and Photos to him for the Club Events. [HB1] [HB2] 
• Dennis reports the possible re-opening of the Club the 2^nd week of April. The Board is working on logistics so stay tunned!!!

Guest:

• Al Herman introduced longtime fishing friend and big game hunter Bill Brown.

Good Cheer Report:

• Frank Prato is in rehab and slowly doing better. Frank is accepting calls but would prefer calls in the morning.

Weight Slips:

• None.

Fish Reports:

• None. Too much Wind and Water Too Cold!!!

Future Events:

• Tackle Day

Ron Herbst reports Tackle Day is scheduled for April the 3^rd. The event will take place at the Clubhouse parking lot. Members are welcome at 7:00 am with the public welcome at 8:30 am. Hank and Andrew will be recertifying you scales at the event.

            Future Events Continued.

• Golf Tournament is on and scheduled for April the 21^st at Meadowlark Golf Course. Jeff reports 30 golfers have signed up and there is still room.  If you are interested contact Jeff Clary 714 602-0003

• Spring Bass Tournament starts Friday April 30^th thru Saturday May 1^st.

Hank reports we have over 40 anglers with another 9 signing up at the meeting. We can accommodate up to 75 anglers at this event.

** Please note…If you have signed up, Chairman Jim Hardesty ask that you get your entry fee’s in as soon as possible. They are due soon and needed to complete our financial commitment to Whites Landing who is hosting the Event. Good Fun…Great Raffle Prizes and of course the mystery envelopes????

• Freshwater trip Lake El Salto almost full. There are two additional spots available. The trip is schedule for May 8^th thru the 12^th with the option of extending two more days at Lake Picachos. Contact Paul McEchern

562 547-3100

• Options Trips. John Lavarius reports both trips to be full. He is taking backups for the wait list. If your interested contact John (909) 208-5707

• Fish the Wall Small Boat Tournament.  The Flyers are out and attached for your convenience. The event is a 24-hour tournament with lines in June 4^th at 5pm and lines out June 5^th at 5pm. Weight slips (best) call or text John Whitaker (310) 918-7697 or Tani Poe (562) 650-1035.

New prize this year is a combined weight of 5 bass. All anglers on the boat can contribute towards the 5 fish total. Awards and prizes to be presented at the Burger Bash/ Car Show on Sunday June the 6^th. See Flyer Attached for more info…

• Kids Trip… This is the 60^th Annual Baja Kids Trip to be held at the Playa del Sol in Los Barilles. Andrew Weiske reports there are a few spots open so contact Andrew (949) 632-1850 or Thom Ryan (949) 278-0687

• Catalina Island Couples Trip. This will be the local version of the Couples Trip. Cor announced that the event will be held July 15^th thru the 17^th and be hosted by Whites Landing, Flyers to be out soon.

• Alaska Trip. Terry reports the trip is full but still taking alternates if interested.

• Couples Trip Costa Rica. Cor Reports that they have 20 signed up for the trip with room for more. The trip is planned for December the 1^st thru December 6^th.  Also, Cor is requesting, as this is in peak season for Costa Rica that for those who are going get their deposits is ASAP to assure the reservations. Cor is holding open a few remaining spots but will be opening for friends and family soon.

• Pacific Dawn Trips. Mike Engle reports that the August trip is full. However, he is taking anyone who may want to be put on the wait list. The October 2 ½ day has 3 openings. If you have any interest contact Mike Engle (949) 266-7804 or Al Hermer (562) 882-0855

• Cedros Trip. The trip is full, however Mike Engle is taking Backups. If you have an interest contact Mike Engle (949) 266-7804

• Stagg Trip. The trip is scheduled for October the 1^st thru the 2^nd. Flyers will be out soon…. Mark your Calendars!!!!!!!

Also please be aware, Don Herman reports that some people have had problems trying to pay for events or annual dues via the website using American Express. The website does not accept American Express. Visa, MasterCard will work fine.

With no other announcements or business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:53pm  

 [HB1]

 [HB2]

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