March Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 6:58 PM with 10 members present, 2 absent and 6 excused.

The Tournament schedule is finally complete-----and it is:

(SUN) 4-3 Billington Sea

(SUN) 4-17 Long Pond (Harwich)

(SUN) 5-22 Lake Wequaquet

(SUN) 6-5 Great Herring Pond

(SUN) 6-26 Long Pond (Lakeville)

(SUN) 7-17 East Monponsett

(SUN) 8-14 South Watuppa Pond

(SAT) 9-17 Long Pond (Harwich)

 A small profit was made at our Awards Banquet and this is just what we wanted so we are right on track.  The two winners of the Rods and Reels from Arcadia Sports received their rods tonight and the reels are in transit.

  A company called Pocket Hercules, which is an Advertising and Public Relations Company, has contacted us to be part of their Outreach Program. This company represents Rapala, Sufix Line, Trigger X Baits, Storm Lures and VMC Hooks; and since we voted to be part of their program ..... we will be getting samples of these products to test and evaluate. We should be receiving some stuff soon.

 It is the beginning of our tournament season and as you boaters may or may not know, it is "BOAT INSPECTION" time; and it will be held at  Billington Sea; at the ramp; before you launch... so be there early.        The requirements are:

1- Working Navigation Lights (Front & Rear)

2- Sound Device (Bell, Horn, etc.)

3- P.F.D. for each person on board

4- Type 1B-1 Fire Extinguisher

5- Alternate propulsion (electric motor, oar, etc.)

6- Bilge Pump / Hand Bailer etc.

7- Wiring in good condition

8- Batteries secure to prevent arcing

9- Functional aerated livewell space for ten fish

10- Registration Numbers

I will also need a copy of every boaters Insurance papers.

  We have a new Non-Boater named Chris Crawford joining us at Billington Sea.....Welcome aboard and Good Luck.

 Do to the high cost of gasoline expected this summer, there is a proposal that we have a meeting every other month or at the ramps before or after a tournament. This may be decided at the ramp at Billington....so think about it and be ready to dicuss it on April 3.

 Briefly mentioned was the possibility of lowering our club dues...this will be dicussed at a later meeting.     Meeting Adjourned at 7:44 PM

UPCOMING EVENTS :

April 3--------------Billington Sea

April 4--------------Club Meeting ?????