Meeting Called to Order by Paul Prentiss at 6:08 P.M.
Attendees: Tony Fernandez, Roger Svendsen, Paul Prentiss, Bob Bush, Tom Finley, Dave Clark, Mark Riley, Matt Costello, Al Permut, John LoPorto (guest), Mike Malec, Adam Armold (guest).
General Update – Meeting activity in italics.
--One space is now available for the CTU Rendezvous - (Dave Clark is unable to attend) April 7-8. No action was taken at the meeting.
-- CTU has announced they are accepting additional proposals for 2006 chapter mini-grants. This program, launched in 2004 with support from the Cutthroat Chapter, is designed to benefit projects at the chapter level. We are inviting chapters to apply for mini-grants of up to $1,000 for resource conservation projects and/or efforts to strengthen TU in a chapter’s area. – see attachment. No action was taken at the meeting.
--CTU Awards nominations submitted to David Nickum – see attachment for the specific write-up. No action was taken at the meeting.
--Boulder Daily Camera article on issues with South Boulder Creek – fish kill incident in early January … article expected on 2/23. A-OK Tom Finley will deliver the CD to the Longmont Times Call
-- CTU will be posting a Speakers Bureau on the web site. “If your chapter has recommendations for the database – speakers from your chapter or community, or folks who have made quality presentations to your chapter in recent years - please forward them to chcreekanglers@aol.com.” BFC will participate.
-- “I’ve been approached by a DOW biologist about getting TU volunteers involved in sampling streams for New Zealand Mud Snails. Doing so would involve getting a modest number of volunteers who would be provided with training (in Denver) and collection equipment by DOW, and who would visit and sample stream sites to determine if NZMS have been introduced. Please let me know if you think volunteers from your chapter might be interested.” David Nickum. Tony will place a message on our web site after Paul speaks with Dave to get more details.
--Access Policy recommendations by CTU to National TU – see attachments. This document is a TU authored document and highly recommended reading. The document is a response by TU to input they received from various chapters to TU’s original document.
--TU Conservation Newsletters now on-line / HOT ITEMS AREA ON THE WEB SITE
1. Funding Request by Reel Recovery
From: Jim Cloud
I recently spoke with Bob Bernard, who suggested I contact you. We are in
our off-season strategic planning and budgeting period, with hopes that
BFC can assist us financially again this year. We had 8 retreats last year,
are planning 10 - 12 in '06, and want to be able to fund these fully as
we have in the past. The direct cost per participant is estimated between
$700 - $750 for the 3 day event. Anything you guys can do will be greatly
appreciated.
Let me know - we can get more info for you if needed.
Be Well ! Fish On !
PS: You were generous to let us participate and raise funds via your auction
in the past - this is not something we intend to do again as we have other
events being planned.
Jim Cloud
Reel Recovery
jim@reelrecovery.org
(303) 324-9574 Voice
(303) 741-8927 Fax
http://www.reelrecovery.org
Mark moved to donate $700 to Reel Recovery. Rog suggested we wait until after the auction when we have a better idea of our funding capability. Al suggested we donate $600, which is what we have in our budget. Dave 2nd. Vote: Passed We will try to have a RR rep. at a meeting to present the check.
2. Boulder Creek Cleanup & Resolution of Fish Observatory – Status
A meeting is scheduled next week (Monday) at the Harvest House to discuss. Topics include drainage of the viewing floor. The leakage is very foul smelling. All appropriate people will attend. This meeting should be very constructive.
May 6 is a target date for a BFC stream clean-up. The rain date is May 13. This will be followed by a city sponsored clean-up which will focus on the shoreline. BFC will do an “in stream” effort which needs to be completed before spring run-off.
3. Library Exhibit
Bob met with Gordon Wickstrum at the library today. There is a very large case (2 - 34” units). We will install our exhibit on May 26. The display will be up until the end of June. The emphasis will contrast BFC and fly fishing then and now. We may be able to then move the display to the Historical Society. On June 9, 7 PM there will be a talk by Gordon and Bob at Eben Fine park. Paul will contact the Boulder Camera about a write-up on the library display.
4. 2006 Auction
John Frontczak, the auction chair, will be doing all the last minute type planning in the next few days. We mailed 824 auction newsletters. Various Board members are distributing Newsletters to the shops. There is concern that the newsletters went out a little late. The board will be notified by e-mail about auction details including when A Spice Of Life opens, etc. Overall, donations are below last years level, however expenses are also down, so it is hoped that with good weather and a good turnout, we will meet our budgeted goal.
Secondary Discussion & Decision
Club Trip: The horseback trip is booked. Two are wait listed for a second trip. We will advertise for the second trip w/4 spaces left.
Bylaw Changes will be voted on at the April Meeting
BFC Representation at the National Fly Fishing Championship: No action required now, but we will need to decide if BFC wants a special booth. There will be many displays … 21 so far. DOW, Forest Service, City of Boulder, NOAA, etc. We will need a new volunteer if BFC wants to prepare a booth. It will be on the Youth / Conservation day and probably at the Millennium Harvest House.
BFC Relationship with Other Businesses and Organizations: We need to be careful about speaking to businesses and other organizations. It is critical that BFC members, and especially Board members be clear about whether they are speaking for themselves vs. speaking for the chapter. Board approval is required prior to speaking for the Chapter. For example, when approaching a large business like Bass Pro, there needs to be equity and a coordinated approach. The Board agreed to have John F. approach Bass Pro regarding an auction donation.
Youth Camp Scholarship: Bob does not know what the deadline is, probably May, but we probably need to get started on this effort. The candidates need to write an essay explaining why they want to attend. There will then be judging to select the winner. This whole effort needs a coordinator. Details are on our web site. Larry Quilling will be involved, we are sure, but needs help. Mark volunteered.
Other
CTU Auction: 5 BOD members have signed up. We can have 10 at the table. Members can volunteer via our web site.
The meeting adjourned about 7:45 PM
Respectfully Submitted By:
Roger Svendsen