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2 February 2010 UCBC meeting held at the Schertz VFW Hall

CALL TO ORDER:   President Brian Hunter called the February meeting to order at 7:30 pm

GUEST IN ATTENDANCE/ NEW MEMBERS:

GUEST(S):    Chris Short introduced Todd Rider, Dan Carmony, James Ransdell and his son Matthew Ransdell, all were interested and wanting to join UCBC.  Jeff Hunter (President Brian Hunter’s son & a former UCBC member), was present and is visiting from Florida.   NEW MEMBERS:        Please welcome UCBC’s newest members Todd, Dan, James & Matthew!! 

 7 positions remain open.

SECRETARY REPORT:     The January meeting minutes were filed with corrections. In the January newsletter Secretary Tiana Martinez announced Sean Schaffer was picked to fish the Collegiate FLW, when in fact, it was Chris Schaefer.  Sean is the president for McArthur Bass Club. 

TREASURY REPORT:       The January Treasurer’s report was filed and published.

UCBC would like to extend condolences to the family of life member Ray Carrington, he passed away last Friday.  Also to the family of Karen Jank, Bubba Jank’s wife, her father passed away Monday.  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

OLD BUSINESS

Congratulations to Matthew Ransdell (newest member) on winning the Rod & Reel Combo!!!!

NEW BUSINESS

Charlie Sievers is selling rod covers (socks), please contact him if you are interested.

SEA San Antonio is an organization that helps the preservation of saltwater, inshore and off shore coastal resources for present and future generations.  Regina Mix, who is a member, handed out fliers announcing that this organization will be hosting a “Casino Night” fundraiser. Date: March 25^th @ 5:30 pm, Location: Alzafar Shrine Temple Cost: $75/ person or $1,000 for a ten-person sponsor table (cost includes: catered dinner, open bar, casino gaming and $500 worth of gaming chips).  For more information or tickets call (210) 508-0948 or visit www.sea-sa.org.

Kid Fish:  Randi Wayland announced that she will be hosting a Kid Fish event on February 11^th (this is on a Thursday) for a Pleasanton elementary school.  She is asking for volunteers, if you are interested please contact her at (210) 415-1264.

McArthur High School Bass Club will be on having a tournament on May 8^th @ Choke Canyon.  Robin McFarlane is seeking volunteers, if you are interested please contact her at (210) 416-4563.  Helen Freeman has volunteered to prepare and cook the food, guarantee, it will be a treat!  Thank you Helen!!!

2010 Proposed Budget:  Kris Hunter briefly went over the proposed budget for this year, the only item that was changes was the funds for the Top 8.  She added that she was a little concerned that the expenses exceed what the “potential” projected income, granted the club had a carry over of $4,300. Kris expressed that we try to stay within the budget so when/ if we don’t make the projected income for the Fish Fry the club would not take a big hit at the end.  (Note: The 2010 Projected Budget will be attached to the newsletter.) 

In regards to the budget, a members made suggestion about using the dead fish for the fish fry but it was later said that it is illegal to sell game fish, plus, you are only suppose to have a limited of 5 fish/ person in possession.  Brian mentioned a few concerns about who would be responsible for cleaning, transporting and storing the fish.  Another suggested about using the dead fish for the picnic to save money.

Brian asked the club about rejoining METRO, he feels that we need to support this organization. Vote held, motion passed.

A discussion was held on TABC in regards to continuing our membership, in which, many have expressed concerns that TABC has not done enough or anything for our club. Brian announced that Ed Calderone, President of TABC, will be attending the March meeting to discuss matters concerning TABC.  Brian opened the floor for discussion, Jeff Mergele began the discussion about the lake Top 8 was fishing and the safety concern he and Chris Short ,then president, had not just for UCBC but for all clubs involved. Both went to Mr. Calderone and expressed their concern but felt that Mr. Calderone ignored both.  Stan Foltz expressed UCBC supports TABC tremendously but UCBC doesn’t get anything back.  Dave Cole commented that all the entry fees for State Tournaments are given back 100% return to the clubs.  Chris Short stated that last year when he was president, he remembers asking for a TABC report but only received the same report at every meeting.  Chris also added that he’s attended meetings and at any of those times, he was never asked to express his opinion, suggestions or concerns.  Brian was pleased with the responses and feed back and was glad the club discussed their opinions and concerns.  A decision to rejoin TABC will be made at the March meeting.

Robin McFarlane announced that she will organize a meeting with Bass Federation to ask if they can attend our April meeting to learn more about their organization.

REPORTS

METRO:  Dave Cole announced the elected officers for 2010 are as follows: Chairman – Harvey Holmes, Vice-Chairman – Brenda Merith, Treasurer – Dave Cole, and Secretary – Deborah Gussman.  Membership dues are due, $25, club rosters are also being requested.  Woodie Taylor, of SABC, has reserved a space at Amistad for the City Tournament. He will also look into Falcon as well.

TABC:  Randi Wayland announced that the first Youth Tournament will be held on April 10^th @ Falcon.  Randi added that American Rodsmiths will be sponsoring the first tournament , the second tournament will be held at Sam Rayburn on June 12^th and Lake Fork Tackle will sponsor that tournament. Rules, regulations and applications are available on the TABC website www.tabconline.org.  If you are interested or have questions, please contact Randi Wayland at (210) 415-1264 or Dave Cole at (210) 274-1588.

HISTORY:  Dave Cole gave a brief report on Falcon and how much it has changed, 10 yrs ago UCBC fished Falcon in Feb. and 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd were either at or right about 30lb stringers.  July 2008 UCBC set quite a few records, he remembers 9 stringers over 40lbs.  He asked the club what the difference was – it was water levels.  He concluded that water levels do make a difference in bass fishing.   

TOURNAMENT RESULTS/ REPORT

36 Members – 151 Fish – 335.47 lbs

Tournament Notes:   Next tournament will be held February 27^th & 28^th @ Falcon, weigh-in Beacon.  Weigh-in times are Saturday 4:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/ UPDATES:

For Sale:   1991 Chevy Suburban, new engine (10-12K), 4Bolt 350, transmission rebuilt (16K), transmission cooler, new Goodyear tires.  Price:  $2,500, please contact Bumpy Jurica at (830) 660-9458.

For Sale:  2008 NITRO TEAM BOAT, $31,000

Team Colors:  Black Sahara, Ice White, 24 Karat Gold                                 

2008 Nitro 929 CDX Dual Console   (Length: 20’9”)   (Beam: 96”), 2008 Mercury 225 Optimax w/Warranty, 2008 Tandem Axle Trailer w/Fiberglass Fenders and Custom Wheels, 10” Adjustable Jack Plate, 57 Gallon Gas Tank,

Lowrance LCX 28C Graph/GPS/Temp on Dash, Lowrance LMS 520C Graph/GPS/Temp on Bow, 101# 36 V Minn-Kota Foot Control Trolling Motor with 52” Shaft, 4 Bank Guest Charger w/4 Batteries, Keel Guard, Spare Tire Kit, Auto Bilge Pump, Anti-Fatigue Mat on Front Deck, Pop Up Cleats,

Steering Wheel Trim Lever. Call Robert McFarlane at (210) 393-9618.

Next meeting will be held on March 2^nd @ 7:30 pm, Schertz VFW.

Meeting adjourned @ 9:16 pm

Tiana Martinez

UCBC, Secretary