July 16, 2009At 7:10 PM, President, Mike Bryant, called the May meeting of Region 5
B.A.S.S. Federation Nation to order at Ryan’s Restaurant in Danville, VA. Jo Ann Holland read the Secretary and Treasurer’s report of the May
meeting and was unanimously approved by members present. A role call was taken for confirmation of attendance. Those present were: ü
Foothills ü
Henry County ü
Hooked Up ü
Max 10 ü
Old Salt ü
Outlaws ü
Top Gun Old
Business: The State Website has posted a current calendar and benefits available
to all members. It can be located at the following web address: www.vafederationnation.com. Please check calendar before each event for
updates and/or changes. Our BASS Federation Nation quarterly magazine, Hook Set, is still in need of ads and sponsors. Contact Mike Bryant for prices and availability. Youth Day was held June 6th at King’s Grant pond. A thank-you card along with a picture was sent to all sponsors of the event. Each club was asked to pay $25 towards the event-a small fee to provide for the future of Bass fishing in our Region. All clubs were represented at Youth Day with at least one member present to assist. On 7/11 at Leesville Lake Jacob Cooper qualified for the Junior State
Championship that will be held on 8/2. The Fall Classic will be hold on Kerr Lake, the date is October 24-25. The town of Clarksville has once again donated $1000 for a raffle. Tickets will be sold Thursday-Sunday. The cost will be 1 for $5 or 3 for $10. An open NIGHT tournament will be held on 8/15 from 7pm-2am at Smith Mt
Lake leaving from Penhook—please come out and support the Region. An Adam and Eve will be held 9/12 from 7am-1pm also leaving from Penhook
and cook-out will be held immediately after weigh-in. The past tournaments have
been a great success and fun has been had by all! New Business: Mike noted that the State BFN VA is in need of
a Conservation Director as well as an Editor for Hook Set—anyone interested in
either position, please notify him. Mike shared highlights from the State Team
budget. He also solicited ideas for fund raisers since there has been no major
fundraiser to date in 2009 to help cover expenses. Dues for 2010 will be as follows—B.A.S.S. will
increase by $10, the new fee being $30 and State dues will increase as well by
$5 to cover Hook Set, the new fee being $25. Each club was given a handout of B.A.S.S.
Benefits and a Club Profile to share with members of their clubs. Please
complete the profile sheet and return to Pam Bryant and she will forward to
B.A.S.S. In addition each club was given a new handout of the State Team
Structure and discussion followed. Each club is to bring recommendations to the
next meeting. Youth Report: No report The next State board meeting will be held 8/9/2009 at the
Lamplighter Restaurant Clarksville, VA The next Region meeting will be at the Ryan’s in
Martinsville—September 10, 2009! Be there to make your voice heard! Tournament Schedule
Meeting Schedule
Additional Dates to Remember 10/4/09 Children’s Miracle Network @ SML 10/23, 10/24 and 10/25 Fall Classic @ Buggs |