Meeting Minutes

August 9, 2001

In attendance were:

Tom Keels, James Palmer, Steve Stinson, Darren Tyler, Michael Scibelli, Melissa Stinson, Dan Ellinor, Wil Johnson, Chris Scott, Jim Bachemin, Dennis Raitt, Matt Ellinor, Dan Richardson, Steve Burke, Mark Dasevels, Bill McCully, Don England, Rick Parker, Rusty Jenkins, Max Ullrich, Sonny Blanton, Amanda Stinson, Alex Trmples, Vic Davis, Wayne Jordan and Steve Burke. 

7:00 – 7:30

Meet and Greet, General Discussion, Membership Signup

Treasurers Report

Nothing to report.

Secretaries Report

Nothing to report.

Old Business

The club officers are continuing to work on getting merchandise for the club such as hats, t-shirts and stickers.  Steve Stinson did show everyone the new NFGFC flyer/brochures that were printed.

New Business

Steve announced that in the future that committees will be formed for club functions and events that the club participates in such as the Big Bend Saltwater Classic.

The next club tournament will be held on September 15th at the Rock Island Landing.  Blast off time will be 7:00 am.

Our first guest speaker was Capt. Vic Davis of Barefoot Charters.  Capt. Vic spoke on fishing the areas around Shell Point and some of the techniques he uses.  He also gave everyone a map of the area and pointed out different fishing hot spots as well as some of the many navigational hazards.  After speaking Capt. Vic gave everyone samples courtesy of Riptide and Greedy Gut lure Companies.

Our second speaker was Wayne Jordan of Carolina Skiff.  Wayne has a dealership in Crawfordville and brought some literature on the different boats Carolina Skiff  makes.  Wayne also expressed an interest in perhaps sponsoring a Classic Tournament at the end of the year.

Our last speaker was Steve Burke of Bellflower Marine in Tallahassee.  Steve spoke on the boats and services Bellflower has and even brought a brand new Back Country flats boat for the club to look at.  Everyone was very impressed by the boat.

The next meeting will be held on September 13th at 7:00 pm.

Adjourn: 10:00 pm