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St.Catharines Game & Fish Association
Planning Meeting Minutes
Oct. 29. 2018
Present: Darryl Day, Mark Penner, Randy Hudspith, Ken York, Lyle Gayder, Dave Hill, Steve Jablonski, Janet Melanson, Jerry Mitrovich, Paul Paulin, Mary Schultz, Shane Thombs, Chad Thorne
1. Derbies Wrap & Updates - Mark
- New format proved to be successful
- $31,164 generated from ticket sales and approx. $21,000 in expenses
- Thanked derby committee and ramp staff
- Looking for ideas for a few more sponsors
- Asked that current derby sponsors be thanked when visited to show appreciation
- Planning on keeping same format for next year
2. Website & Social Media - Mark
- Website will need some updating over the winter
- Social media platforms and followers are growing
3. 2nd VP Update - Randy
- Thanked ramp staff and several other volunteers
- Looking at increasing ramp fee to $15
- Need new and updated signage
- Looking at eliminating one washroom and going back to having only one, but having a larger handicapped model
- Looking at options of what to do with clubhouse, renovate or replace?
4. Kids Day Update - Janet
- 351 kids attended
- New date in September was a success
- Financial update will come in January
- Changes for next year to include a shorter time frame, done at noon
- 25th anniversary next year, Sat. Sept. 14
5. Treasurer Report - Darryl
- Current treasurer Tom Copeland has passed away, Darryl to take over responsibilities short term
- Looking at options, hiring a book keeping company
- Looking at simplifying ramp staff honorariums
- Had 1275 day ramp passes 62 regular and 30 senior seasonal passes and 15 3 day passes for a total income of $23,382
- 206 paid memberships for total income of $3,915
6. Social Club Activities - Chad
- BBQ's were not attended very well but went well for those that did attend
- Looking at possibility of bringing in food trucks next year for various events
7. Pen Project - Jerry
- Lyle Gayder officially taking over the lead on the project going forward
- New location in the marina went smoothly
- 60,000 fry to remain the same for next year
- Looking at selling the old docks
8. Tackle Share - Jerry
- Financially in good shape, over $4,000 in bank
- Library is looking to expand the program
- Increasing inventory by 30%
- Looking at working with junior bassmasters
- More promotion on the program is scheduled in the spring
- always looking for donations
9. Proposed Stocking cuts FMZ 20 - Shane
- Proposed cutting stocking another 20%
10. Next meeting - Jan. 28 7pm
- Andy Todd MNR Manager, Lake Ontario Management Unit
11. 2018 Fishing Report - Shane
- 30 charters done
- 176.5 hours fishing, 260 fish caught, 8.67 fish per trip, 1.5 fish per hour
- Rod hours 1140, .23 fish per rod hour
- 99 chinook, 48 rainbow trout, 78 lake trout, 5 brown trout, 5 atlantic salmon, 25 coho salmon
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Planning Meeting Minutes
Oct. 29. 2018
Present: Darryl Day, Mark Penner, Randy Hudspith, Ken York, Lyle Gayder, Dave Hill, Steve Jablonski, Janet Melanson, Jerry Mitrovich, Paul Paulin, Mary Schultz, Shane Thombs, Chad Thorne
1. Derbies Wrap & Updates - Mark
- New format proved to be successful
- $31,164 generated from ticket sales and approx. $21,000 in expenses
- Thanked derby committee and ramp staff
- Looking for ideas for a few more sponsors
- Asked that current derby sponsors be thanked when visited to show appreciation
- Planning on keeping same format for next year
2. Website & Social Media - Mark
- Website will need some updating over the winter
- Social media platforms and followers are growing
3. 2nd VP Update - Randy
- Thanked ramp staff and several other volunteers
- Looking at increasing ramp fee to $15
- Need new and updated signage
- Looking at eliminating one washroom and going back to having only one, but having a larger handicapped model
- Looking at options of what to do with clubhouse, renovate or replace?
4. Kids Day Update - Janet
- 351 kids attended
- New date in September was a success
- Financial update will come in January
- Changes for next year to include a shorter time frame, done at noon
- 25th anniversary next year, Sat. Sept. 14
5. Treasurer Report - Darryl
- Current treasurer Tom Copeland has passed away, Darryl to take over responsibilities short term
- Looking at options, hiring a book keeping company
- Looking at simplifying ramp staff honorariums
- Had 1275 day ramp passes 62 regular and 30 senior seasonal passes and 15 3 day passes for a total income of $23,382
- 206 paid memberships for total income of $3,915
6. Social Club Activities - Chad
- BBQ's were not attended very well but went well for those that did attend
- Looking at possibility of bringing in food trucks next year for various events
7. Pen Project - Jerry
- Lyle Gayder officially taking over the lead on the project going forward
- New location in the marina went smoothly
- 60,000 fry to remain the same for next year
- Looking at selling the old docks
8. Tackle Share - Jerry
- Financially in good shape, over $4,000 in bank
- Library is looking to expand the program
- Increasing inventory by 30%
- Looking at working with junior bassmasters
- More promotion on the program is scheduled in the spring
- always looking for donations
9. Proposed Stocking cuts FMZ 20 - Shane
- Proposed cutting stocking another 20%
10. Next meeting - Jan. 28 7pm
- Andy Todd MNR Manager, Lake Ontario Management Unit
11. 2018 Fishing Report - Shane
- 30 charters done
- 176.5 hours fishing, 260 fish caught, 8.67 fish per trip, 1.5 fish per hour
- Rod hours 1140, .23 fish per rod hour
- 99 chinook, 48 rainbow trout, 78 lake trout, 5 brown trout, 5 atlantic salmon, 25 coho salmon
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