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December 4, 2008
  • Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM.
  • 6 members present
  • Discussed OBFN schedule for 2009 and reviewed changes for the upcoming year - 1) all events are 1-day (Sunday) tournaments, 2) off limits from previous Sunday until Friday morning before. This allows 2 official practice days, Friday and Saturday, and the tournament on Sunday
  • The schedule for the club will be available at the January meeting.  Committee set to finalize the schedule on Dec. 15th
  • Discussed the pros/cons of sponsoring a youth club.  Tabled discussion until next meeting.  Will ask some questions about insurance and look into the cost of additional umbrella insurance for the club
  • After OBFN and BASS dues paid, the treasury looks to be in good shape.  We have a budget in place for 2009.
  • Voted to accept the 2nd reading of a by-law change to "Section III Membership dues".  Dues will now be $50 annually, payable on or before the March meeting.  This is a reduction of $10 from last year
  • Set the banquet date as Feb. 21st.  Looking to finalize plans, but we are planning on having it at the Chop House in Miamisburg
  • Discussed why club tournaments will be all on Saturdays this year and it's potential impact to members on off hours shifts.
  • Plaque order has been made
  • Next meeting scheduled for Jan. 8th 
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:02 PM 
January 14, 2009
  • Meeting called to order at 7:09 PM
  • 14 members present
  • 2 guests in attendance - John Gray and Jeremy Long
  • BASS news - Don Corkran leaving Federation Nation, will not be replaced.  Elite series schedule reduced to 8 events
  • OBFN news - all permits secured - schedule all set 
  • Club decided that the Oct. 31st and Nov. 1st tournament will be at Cave Run, unless gas is above $3 per gallon in which the tournament will be moved to Rocky Fork 
  • Discussed club tournaments being on Saturdays and the impact on members that work night shifts
  • Plaque order received
  • Due collected and Treasurer's report approved
  • Drawing for Kentucky Lake tournament to be held at March meeting
  • All club meetings will be on the first Wednesday of the month for the remainder of this year
  • Banquet set for Florentine in Germantown - Feb. 21st at 6:00 PM
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM
February 4, 2009
  • Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
  • 14 members present
  • ODNR guests Doug Maloney and Rick Rogers presents creel survey and tournament results data, focusing on Region 5 (SW Ohio) lakes
  • Club tournaments will remain on Saturdays
  • Discussed Kentucky Lake tournament - at least 9 members will fish, tournament will proceed as scheduled
  • Kentucky Lake tournament will draw at March meeting
  • Dues collected and Treasurer's report approved
  • Two new members - John Gray and Jeremy Long joined the club
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM
March 4, 2009
  • Meeting called to order at 7:08 PM
  • 11 members present
  • Discussed boat insurance requirements - members need to turn in an updated copy
  • Dues collected and Treasurer's report approved
  • Drew out for Barkley tournament - 9 members will fish the event
  • Canceled April meeting due to members traveling to Barkley 
  • Next meeting May 6th
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM
May 6, 2009
  • Meeting called to order at 7:07 PM
  • 16 members present
  • Discussed OBFN entry form deadlines
  • Discussed Youth event scheduled for June 6 at Spring Lakes
  • Drew out for Deer Creek tournament - 15 members will fish the event
  • Drew out for Grand Lake tournament - 17 members will fish the event
  • Handed out Suffix promotional and sample items that the club received
  • Dues collected and Treasurer's report approved
  • Next meeting June 3rd
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:51 PM
June 3, 2009
  • Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
  • 8 members present
  • Discussed upcoming OBFN events
  • Discussed Youth event scheduled for June 6 at Spring Lakes
  • No old business
  • No new business
  • No draw for this month
  • Treasurer's report approved
  • Next meeting July 1st
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM
 July 1, 2009
  • Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM
  • 7 members present
  • Reviewed OBFN standings, weigh-in process and scoring issues
  • No old business
  • No new business
  • Treasurer's report approved
  • Next meeting Aug 11th
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM

August 11, 2009

  • Meeting called to order at 7:04 PM
  • 11 members present
  • Reviewed upcoming OBFN Berlin tournament
  • No old business
  • New business - discussed 2009 issues and ideas for 2010.  Agreed to create a member survey to gather member input for the 2010 season
  • Drew out for Caesar Creek - 10 boats
  • Treasurer's report approved
  • Next meeting Sept. 1st
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM
September 1, 2009
  • Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
  • 8 members present
  • Discussed OBFN trail final standings
  • Reviewed items on the 2010 member survey
  • Distributed printed copies of the survey to members present
  • Discussed finding a new meeting location
  • Drew out for Delaware tournament - 10 boats
  • Next meeting October 1st
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM

October 1, 2009

  • Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
  • 7 members present
  • Discussed 2010 OBFN schedule
  • Discussed slot limit at Cave Run
  • Discussed cost of plaques
  • Reviewed club survey and proposed team format
  • Read and accepted Treasurer's report
  • Drew out for Cave Run tournament - 10 boats
  • Next meeting November 3rd
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM

November 3, 2009

  • Meeting called to order at 7:07 PM
  • 10 members present
  • Discussed OBFN meeting schedule
  • No committee reports
  • Voted to purchase new scales
  • Discussed cost of plaques
  • Reviewed club survey results
  • Read and accepted Treasurer's report
  • Held elections for 2010 officers and committees
    • John Snyder re-elected VP
    • Bob Payne elected Treasurer
    • Chuck Frazier and Ronnie Tabor elected At-large members of the Board
    • Tournament Committee - John Snyder to chair as VP, Tim Bunnell, Chuck Frazier, Ronnie Tabor and Tim Partin
    • Weigh Masters - Tim Bunnell and Jamie Knipper
  • Next Meeting December 3rd 
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM

December 3, 2009

  • Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
  • 11 members present
  • Discussed OBFN meeting schedule
  • Discussed tournament committee items - schedule set and posted, reviewed outstanding questions - will fish 2 "team format" tournament this year, no other changes.
  • Purchased new Equalizer scales 
  • Located a potential new provider for plaques
  • Fist reading of by-law change to Article II, section 3, change sets annual dues to $70, due to increase in BASS dues and to re-build general fund
  • Read and accepted Treasurer's report
  • Next Meeting January 6th 
  • Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM

January 6, 2009

  • Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
  • 11 members present
  • OBFN Open Meeting to be held February 7th at Franklin County Fairgrounds
  • Changed Eagle Creek tournament to July 17th due to change in OBFN schedule
  • New scales given to John Snyder for storage
  • Set banquet date for February 27th, scheduled for Florentine Restaurant in Germantown
  • Second reading and approval of by-law change. Article II, section 3 sets annual dues to$70
  • Read and accepted Treasurer's report
  • Next Meeting February 4th
  • Meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM


 
















 

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