Meeting called to order at 7:01
Members Present: Bob, Fletch, Mike K., Brandon E., Mark, Ron, Curt, Randy, John, Chris, Mike H.
Minutes: Minutes of the March meeting were read and approved
Treasurer’s Report: Last Month Balance: $7,082.38 Charity: $843.02 This Month Balance: $6,266.92 Charity: $963.02
The shift away from mailing physical checks towards digital payment for membership dues is producing extra expenses to the club.
Mark and Ron will craft a message explaining the situation and send it up the TBN flagpole for guidance and correction.
Old Business:
- CAST for Kids
- We have raised $3250.00 thus far for the event.
- Sponsor logos are due to Ron by COB 4/2/2025.
- Event schedule and priorities of work were laid out and discussed. Hard timeline will be put out via email prior to event.
- Club Treasurer was directed to pay Morgan’s Wonderland to reserve facilities for the event.
- We are still in need of a lunch sponsor. Lunch will be paid out of club’s general fund otherwise.
- Kendal Colwell might return as MC
- Volunteers needed to produce pictures and plaques. Curt and John have loved ones who will cover down.
- The event is already at the 40 participant cap but shore volunteers can still register.
- State Championship
- QBC Team consists of Mark/Bob, Ron/Jason, Mike/Daniel.
- A vote was taken and $3000.00 will be used to support our members at the tournament.
- Bassmaster Classic
- Club president’s meeting cancelled due to lack of interest.
- John was in attendance and had a positive experience
- QBC Shirt Order
- Members were given a final chance to review their orders
- Order will be finalized and submitted no later than COB 4/4/2025
New Business:
- May tournament relocation
- A vote was taken, and Lake Buchanan was selected as the destination for club tournament 6.
- This move ensures congruence with TBN South Region’s schedule
- New Members?
- Michael Hargraves was sponsored by Ron and voted into the club by all members present
South Region Update:
- Next Tournament
- Individual and team trails will be at Lake Conroe April 12-13 th.
- May South Region Update
- The May South Region tournaments have been relocated from Choke Canyon to Lake Buchanan due to low water levels at Choke
- TBN Communication
- The proposed Club President’s meeting that was to take place at the classic was a surprise to TBN region directors.
- Ron will address this issue with TBN President Rob Paxton this weekend.
Tournament Director’s Report:
- March Results
- Tournament 3: 1st Mark 18.94 BB 7.88, 2nd Troy 13.13, 3rd Jesse 11.63
- Tournament 4: 1st Curt 14.19 BB 5.19, 2nd Jesse 12.5, 3rd Fletch 9.00 BB 5.19
- Next Tournament
- Tournament 5, April 26-27, Lake Buchanan
- Launch and weigh in at Burnett County Park
- Saturday 6:30am to 3pm, Sunday 6:30am to 1pm
Meeting adjourned at 7:52
Respectfully submitted,
Brandon Edmiston