There were 25 members and guest in attendance.
There were several items on the agenda that were to
be addressed this evening:
· Election
of club Officers for 2019
· Disbursement
of $200 from June fly fishing seminar to non-profits
· Treasurer’s
report of end-of-year bank balance
· Discussion
of buying some pontoon boats for membership use
· Recent
fishing trips reports
· Meeting
program presentation -steelhead- by Dr. Chris Peery
To start the meeting President Dave opened the floor
of new officer nominations, no one came forward, so the slate of member who had
previously consented to take office was presented –
Diane
Briggs – Co-President
Judy McDole – Co-President
Tyson Kopfer – Vice President
Harold Saxby – Treasurer
Dale McKain – Secretary / Blogmaster
Judy McDole – Co-President
Tyson Kopfer – Vice President
Harold Saxby – Treasurer
Dale McKain – Secretary / Blogmaster
All of the above had previously agreed to form a new
club administration. A vote was called for on these members to be our new
officers beginning 1 January 2019, and this slate of officers was passed
unanimously.
Next order of business was the disbursement of $200
received from the Walla Walla Public School District for the fly fishing
presentation our club members made in June for the Washington State Dept. of Education DO Seminars at Whitman
College.
Several Non-Profit organizations were under consideration. After discussion and
a vote was taken, the club decided to donate locally -- $100 to the Tri-State
Steelheaders’ schools classroom Salmon Recovery Program, and $100 to the Walla Walla Christian Aid Center.
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| https://wallawallaflyfishers.blogspot.com/2018/06/a-fly-fishing-workshop.html |
Treasurer Doug Coe gave us his end-of-the-year Baker
Boyer Bank balance report-
currently in our checking account we have $1539, and this evening funds received for the fly boxes raffle was $53.
currently in our checking account we have $1539, and this evening funds received for the fly boxes raffle was $53.
Barbara won the Raffle box
-------- Robin won the Door
Prize box
Secretary Dale had previously discussed with
President Dave the idea of making a club purchase of 2-3 pontoon boats (shopping
for the best prices) for the paid membership to have access to. It was
discussed that with club fishing outing -stream fishing- was a good thing but
is strung everyone out along a stream or river with little socializing, whereas
-stillwater fishing- allowed member to come and go, meeting each other on the
water, comparing fishing “notes” and ideas of the day’s activities. The
proposal was presented to the membership this evening – all were in agreement,
a vote was made and passed unanimously.
Thereafter Vice President Tom said that he had an Outcast 9’ pontoon boat that he would sale the club for $300 (a $900+ value). Dale immediately made a motion that the club buys Tom’s pontoon boat for $300. The motion was discussed ~ carried ~ voted on and passed. The 2019 club officers will now be shopping for one or two more pontoon boats in the $300 +/- price range for due paying members to use.
Thereafter Vice President Tom said that he had an Outcast 9’ pontoon boat that he would sale the club for $300 (a $900+ value). Dale immediately made a motion that the club buys Tom’s pontoon boat for $300. The motion was discussed ~ carried ~ voted on and passed. The 2019 club officers will now be shopping for one or two more pontoon boats in the $300 +/- price range for due paying members to use.
Now… Let’s Go Fishing.
Heidi brought up the idea that the club create a
Mentoring Program to help novice fly fishers, find a coach to get into the
sport. With discussion of an outline of such a program Blogmaster Dale said he
could create a listing of mentors that area wannabe fly fishers could make
reference to, to gain help with their fly fishing ~ fly tying ~ where to go
fishing endeavors.
Diane brought with her this evening a pair of new
neoprene waders and wading boots – ladies size 7 1/2. These had been given to
her, and she wished to Give them -FREE- to someone that could use them. Aimee was
the lucky lady to take this wading outfit home.
Fishing Reports – Tom had recently been to Ireland
fishing for Atlantic salmon. He brought back and showed us some of his flies bought
there, and tonight donated a few to our fly boxes.
Brian has recently made a guided trip to the coast to fish for Sea-run Cutthroat. He reported a successful trip and ready to go again.
Tom reported that prior to his fishing trip to Ireland, he had fished the Grand Ronde River for a few days - he said he had hooked a couple of steelhead, but catching was quite slow.
PLEASE NOTE: with the very small return of steelhead this season there are a number of rivers being CLOSED to fishing for steelhead – check the most updated fishing regulations on all local river before lining up your rod, wetting your hook. Please consider Catch & Release Only if steelhead fishing this season.
Brian has recently made a guided trip to the coast to fish for Sea-run Cutthroat. He reported a successful trip and ready to go again.
Tom reported that prior to his fishing trip to Ireland, he had fished the Grand Ronde River for a few days - he said he had hooked a couple of steelhead, but catching was quite slow.
PLEASE NOTE: with the very small return of steelhead this season there are a number of rivers being CLOSED to fishing for steelhead – check the most updated fishing regulations on all local river before lining up your rod, wetting your hook. Please consider Catch & Release Only if steelhead fishing this season.
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| 11/1/2018 only 102,226 adult steelhead returning through Bonneville Dam |
Our evening program was a PP presentation made by
Dr. Chris Peery who is currently employed with the US Army Corp of Engineers-
Walla Walla office.
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| Dworshak Dam and hatchery |
Also discussed this evening was the ebb and flow of
steelhead passage on the Columbia River system, and some of the causes for low
returns, of steelhead and salmon for the past two years.
A most interesting evening spent with Dr. Peery, discussing the Salmonids of the Pacific Northwest.
Dr. Chris, Thank you for your time and sharing your extensive knowledge of, and experience with our PNW steelhead fisheries.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40.
Dr. Chris, Thank you for your time and sharing your extensive knowledge of, and experience with our PNW steelhead fisheries.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40.
Respectfully submitted,
Dale McKain
Club Secretary
Dale McKain
Club Secretary
Happy Holidays
We take a multi-Holiday Break -- our next meeting will be held at Smith's Family Restaurant on W. 9th Street in Walla Walla --
Wednesday
16 January 2019
6:00 pm Dinner and Social
7:00 Call-to-Order Club Business
6:00 pm Dinner and Social
7:00 Call-to-Order Club Business
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Tom Craig – Vice President
Doug Coe – Treasurer
Dale McKain – Secretary - Blogmaster
Dave Stemmer – President
Tom Craig – Vice President
Doug Coe – Treasurer
Dale McKain – Secretary - Blogmaster
