Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

December 20, 2011 1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM 2. Attendance:

A. Present: George Allen, Robert Blasi, Charles Bradbury, J. Edwin Cook, Richard Hittinger, Edward Kearney, Stephen Medeiros, Peter O'Biso, Thomas Smotherman, William Sosnicki, Roger Tellier, Michael Warner B Absent: None

3. Minutes: A. Motion to dispense with the reading of minutes by Ed Kearney, second by Mike Warner.

4. Treasurer's Report: Report given by Ed Cook. Report will be scanned and made a part of the permanent record of this meeting. Motion to approve Treasurer’s report made by Ed Kearney, seconded by Roger Tellier.

5. Membership:

A. Sickness or Distress (none) B. Dues/Renewals (none)

6. Communications: A. West Valley Inn: Bill for 2012 Rental - $4,500 This amount is the same as last year (2011). Motion to pay made by Richard Hittinger, seconded by Robert Blasi, with all in favor.

7. Old Business A. Vision Statement /Long range financial plan(Blasi/Hittinger): tabled B. Weekapaug ROW - AG public access law suit update: No current news C. Audits: Meeting with CPA Dean Martins (8/30/11): Steve M. reported he had made a second phone

contact. Had the impression that they had forgotten about us, and said they would now come up with a proposal. Ed Cook reported that he had a brief discussion with a RISAA member who worked for DeSanto-Priest, and reported that he would be interested in providing some advice to the Board.

D. Credit Card: Meeting with Peter Andropolis: Steve M. reported that our current credit card service

charges from 7% to 9% for their services. This new company’s fees will be about 50% less. Motion to switch to this new company was made by Richard Hittinger, seconded by Ed Cook and Mike Warner, with all in favor.

E. Newport Exhibition Group meeting: Steve M. gave a report on a meeting attended by RISAA Board

Members Steve Medeiros, Ed Kearney and Bob Blasi that was held with Tom Dellato (from Boat Show) to discuss the possibility of combining both shows. After Steve’s report, and a lengthy discussion about the future of both shows, it was decided that Steve M. should tell the Newport Exibition Group that we were not interested at this time. A motion to this effect was made by Ed Kearney, and seconded by Richard Hittinger, with all in favor.

BOD Minutes, Dec. 20, 2011 (Cont’d). 8. New Business

A. Cooneymus ROW, Block Island: Report on meeting w/CRMC Enforcement: Steve M. reported he and CJ Rice (Public Access Chairman) met with CRMC Enforcement Division. It was determined by CRMC that no illegal actions had occurred, therefore no violations of CRMC regulations, and therefore nothing for CRMC to get involved with. After board’s discussion, it was decided that we should inform Bruce Montgomery that we cannot write the requested letter to the AG at this time, but would table it until such time as a violation is identified. Motion to table made by Bob Blasi, seconded by Ed Kearney, with all in favor.

B. Committee Budget Requests: A review of each committee’s budget request was conducted with

discussions as required. A motion to approve all budget amounts as requested was made by Ed Kearney, seconded by Bill Sosnicki, with all in favor. After all reviews were completed, additional discussions were held and it was decided that starting January 1, 2012, each chairman will be required to keep an ongoing and accurate account of all expenditures and include this report in their annual budget request and minutes of their annual meeting. A motion for same was made by Roger Tellier and seconded by Tom Smotherman, with all in favor.

C. Newsletter Nonpayments: Steve M. reported that he had several accounts that were behind in payments.

D. Tournaments (Bradbury): Final Governor's Cup: Since the Governor’s Cup competition has been cancelled, a motion to retire the boat division cup to Don Smith and the shore division cup to Bob Jorden was made by Ed Kearney, seconded by Mike Warner and George Allen, with all in favor. E. Tournaments: Payment due to C. Bradbury for scale recertification: A motion to reimburse Charles Bradbury his expenses for getting all the tournament scales re-certified was made by Ed Kearney and seconded by Bill Sosnicki, with all in favor.

9. Good of the Order A. Next spring, help O'Biso w/secretary table at meetings: It was mentioned that when the Charter Trip

Committee starts it’s drawings, Committee Chairman Peter O'Biso will need assistance manning the Secretary’s table at the entrance door at meetings. Several Board members indicated that they will be available to help.

B. Annual BOD awards: decided by December BOD meeting: Discussions were held and nominations were

made to select the recipients of the following awards: Member of the Year, Environmental Award, Appreciation Award, Fisheries Management Award, and Conservation Award. Motions to approve selections were made by Ed Kearney, with second by Tom Smotherman, with all in favor. Additional discussion was held to send guest invitations to the annual banquet to DEM Director and spouse and additional DEM staff. Motion by Mike Warner ,seconded by George Allen, with all in favor

10. Information

A. Online "webinar" on nonprofit Boards: Tabled B. Trip to Fenway: Red Sox vs Twins, Saturday, August 4, 1:35 PM, $72: Steve reported that the trip has been confirmed for 50 tickets to go on sale March 1st.

11. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 8:45PM A. Next Meeting: January 24

Respectfully Submitted, Peter O’Biso, Secretary

RISAA Boat & Fishing Shows Committee

Annual Meeting – November 3, 2011 (held via e-mail) 1. Call to order by Chairman M. Warner 2. Attendance. Present: Robert Blasi, E. Russell Grady, Stephen Medeiros, Michael Warner, Gisele Golembeski, Richard Golembeski, Edward Kearney, Paul Laflamme Absent: Charles Bradbury 3. Elections. As required by RISAA By-laws, an election for 2011 was held, results as follows: Chairman: Michael Warner; Vice Chairman: E. Russell Grady; Secretary: Gisele Golembeski 4. Old Business. none 5. New Business a. 2012 Budget: Request is made for $1,000; Request to be presented to Board of Directors for approval by Committee Chairman, Mike Warner. 6. Meeting Adjourned

Charities Committee Annual Meeting

November 17, 2011 1. Call to order at 6:40 pm 2. Attendance. Present: Joan Bradbury, Charles Bradbury, Sandra Gelineau, Kevin Miller, Lynn Medeiros, Stephen Medeiros Absent: Bryan Donald, Christian Grundel, Christian Killam, 3. Election of officers. Kevin Miller / Chairman Joan Bradbury / Vice Chairman Lynn Medeiros /Secretary 4. Old Business. A. Review of Committee Guidelines: The guidelines that were established at the last meeting were confirmed and amended to add,

a. All requests for donations to be presented to the Chairman and then voted on by the committee.

b. Consecutive annual donation requests to any charity will not be allowed. B. Donations: Last years monthly donations were discussed, as well as the budget. 5. New Business. A. Budget: It was decided that the request of $1,700.00 would remain and presented to the board. B. Stephen Medeiros is to add a survey online, through Survey Monkey, to ask if there are any members in need. Member suggestions would also be taken under advisement. All were in favor of this survey. C. Kevin Miller will contact those members of the committee who were not in attendance to see if there were still interested in being on the committee. D. Toy’s for Tots: this month’s charity was discussed. It was determined that a bowl for monetary donations would be available for those members to did not bring a toy. E. Sandra Gelineau suggested that the amount of the donations be increased to $150.00 rather than $100.00. This was agreed to, but only in certain situations. F. Stephen Medeiros suggested the Charities committee be a permanent presence on the web site with photo of the past recipients and a list of the procedures and requirements to receive the donations. All in favor.

G. Different charities were suggested such as Amos House, Hospice and the Food Bank. Next years tentative list is as follows: January Good Samaritans Lynn February RI Veteran’s Home Steve March --------------------- Kevin April Casting for Recovery Charlie May Hospice Sandie June St. Mary’s Home Steve July M S Walk Sandie August ___________________ _______ September Amos House Kevin October Food Bank Joan November _________________ ___________ December __________________ ___________ Submitted by: Lynn Medeiros

Charter Trips Committee Annual Meeting November 8, 2011 6:00 PM To 9:00 PM

Greenwood Inn, Warwick, RI

1. The 2012 Charter Trips Committee annual planning meeting was attended by Peter O’Biso, Dave Fewster, Ed Cook, Gary Perschau, Ed Mardo, Earle Guilford, Susan Lema and Brian Beltrami.

2. Election of officers were held: Chairman Pete O’Biso

Vice Chairman Earle Guilford Secretary Ed Cook

3. All members will participate in the raffle process at monthly meetings starting in Febuary. The meeting table set up will be handled by Ed Cook. The monthly Newsletter article will be handled by Pete O’Biso along with his other responsibilities of Charter Captain recruiting plus the overall raffle general operations. Gary Perschau will continue to be responsible for cancellations and alternate replacements. Ed Mardo will follow up with each trip Captain and/or leader on how the trip went and the write up. Earle Guilford is in charge of the accuracy of information on the winners form and will complete form distribution

4. Solicitation of charter trips will commence in January. 5. Financial:

Expenses to date in 2011 are $304.70 Budget request to Board of Directors for 2011 is $500.

6. Due to the amount of printing and copying during the limited amount of time of processing winners the Committee will research the cost of a faster printer.

7. Due to the expected increased work load in the coming year Brian Beltrami was invited to join and he accepted. A formal Committee vote was unanimous to welcome him as a new member.

8. It was noted that we need to acquire an up to date supply of Charter Boat brochures. Dave Fewster volunteered to gather new ones during the Salt Water Fishing Show. They will be displayed at the table during monthly meetings.

Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted,

Edwin Cook, Secretary

RISAA ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The Meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairperson, Lynn Medeiros, at the Community Club House, Liena Rose Way, Coventry, RI. The following members were present: Joan Bradbury (Sec’y.), Charles Bradbury, Nancy Getchell, Capt. Bruce Getchell, Capt. Ed Kearney, Jane Kearney, Lynn Medeiros (Chairperson), Stephen Medeiros (Pres.), Mary Ouellette (Vice Chair), and Bill Sosnicki. Member/s absent: Capt. Bob Masse. Elections: Lynn Medeiros - Chairperson Jane Kearney - Vice Chair Joan Bradbury - Secretary Banquet – will be at the West Valley Inn, West Warwick, on February 25, 2012. The meal will be the same as last year. $1-15 should be spent for centerpieces for each table. Door Prizes: 3 gas cards at $50 ea. 1 Stop and Shop gift card for $50 1 RISAA Bucks certificate for $50 Favors – none this year. Program booklet – none this year. Cost – Charge no higher than $25 and any difference will come from the treasury. Ordourves – Do cheese and crackers with fruit trays – we buy one and the West Valley Inn usually does the other one. No vegetable tray as they don’t do as well. Slide Show – none this year. Pig Roast – We will do it again. Everyone enjoyed it and lingered to socialize afterwards. We will advertise limited seating – first come first serve – and send an email reminder to those who attended last year (67 attended). The limit will be 100. Cost – will be the same as last year - $25/pp. Cake – we will do it again (easier to get than watermelon in September and we do not have to be keep it cold.). Soda – do cans again – people can help themselves Donation to Gun Club – We will do it again for $100. Date – September 22 or 29, 2012. Cooks – we will use the same company as last year. Take a Kid Fishing – We will do things the same as last year as everything went well. It will be the Saturday before Fathers’ Day.

Trips – We will not do any by Conway again. Lynn was not happy. For example the Statue of Liberty, NY, trip had hours of planning and there were problems with the entire trip. The Essex, CT trip did not go well either. Red Sox Trip – People want to do it again. We will know the schedule in January and depending on what game it will be we can then decide on a date. No other trip this year as it seems that people are not into it. Ed Kearney made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Nancy seconded it. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM Respectfully submitted, Joan Bradbury, Secretary

RISAA Flyfishing Committee 2011 Annual Meeting

08 November 2011 In attendance: Dave Porreca, Martin Custodio, Michael Fotiades, Sage Fotiades, Tom Smotherman 1830 Meeting start 1. Election of Committee Officers A. Voted on and approved by those present 1. Chairman: Dave Porreca 2. Vice-Chairman: Ron Marafioti 3. Secretary: Tom Smotherman 2. Discussion on yearly budget A. All agreed to keep the budget cap at $ 150.00 MAXIMUM B. All agreed upon asking the RISAA membership/club for the amount of $ 100.00 for the Flyfishing Committee annual budget 3. Discussion on Flyfishing Committee events/outings A. Set and agree on a TENTATIVE 2012 schedule B. Fly fishing outings and fly tying are our education contribution to the RISAA membership C. Our outreach is at the RISAA monthly meetings, RISAA Saltwater Show, monthly outings/fly tying (which are open to all RISAA members) and involvement with other fly fishing clubs we interact with. D. Publish the 2012 Flyfishing Committee schedule (TENTATIVE) 1. 10 January 2012, Fly tying/Show prep 2. 28 February 2012, Fly tying/Show prep 3. March 2012, No meeting 4. 09-11 March 2012, New England Saltwater Show @ Providence Convention Center, Providence, R.I. 5. April 2012, No meeting, (R.I. trout season opener) 6. 08 May 2012, OUTING-WORM HATCH- * Date subject to change during this week due to availability of worms*, Ninegret Park/Grassy Point, Charlestown, R.I. (Afternoon fishing, time flexible) 7. 10 June 2012, Sunday, OUTING-SIGHT FISHING Monomoy Island, Mass. TENTATIVE based on weather conditions 8. July 2012, No meeting 9. 14 August 2012, OUTING-"RIDE THE TIDE" Beach fishing, Rhode Island, exact place TBD 10. September 2012, No meeting 11. 13/14 October 2012, OUTING-FALL RUN Montauk Pt, New York, overnight/surf fishing, details to follow

12. 13 November 2012, ANNUAL Flyfishing Committee meeting, 1830 @ River and Riptide Anglers, Coventry, R.I. 13. 11 December 2012, Fly tying/Show prep E. ALL RISAA MEMBERS ARE WELCOME 4. Discussion on the RISAA/New England Saltwater Show 1. The announcement was made that we have the casting area again. This will be shared with vendors as long as a fly fishing seminar isn't going on. 2. Dave Porreca will be in charge of lining up the speakers/presenters for the FF casting area. 3. All in agreement to have the booth/casting area volunteer list complete NLT 01 Feb 2012 1930 Meeting adjourned Notes taken/transcribed by: Tom Smotherman, Secretary, Flyfishing Committee 08 November 2012

RISAA Fundraising Committee 2011 Annual Meeting

20 November 2011 In attendance: Bud Wilder, Tom Smotherman 1900 Meeting start 1. Election of Committee Officers A. Voted on and approved by those present 1. Chairman: Bud Wilder 2. Vice-Chairman: Tom Smotherman 3. Secretary: Tom Smotherman 2. Discussion on yearly budget A. The committee agreed not to ask for a yearly budgeted amount for the 2012 year. 3. Discussion on the RISAA Saltwater Show A. The committee agreed to status quo pertaining to the show. 1930 Meeting adjourned Notes taken/transcribed by: Tom Smotherman, Secretary, Fundraising Committee 20 November 2011

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Junior Activities Committee

Annual Meeting – November 28, 2011 Attendance: Chuck Dore, Roger Lema, Susan Lema, Robert Leblanc, Julie Leblanc, Charles Underhill The following list of officers were nominated and elected: Bob LeBlanc, President Julie LeBlanc, VP Chuck Dore, Secretary Roger Lema, Treasurer Voted to continue having two annual planned events: 1. Winter: Trip to Mystic Aquarium or NE Aquarium 2. Summer: Juniors Picnic, site to be determined (possible Fort Adams or Fort Getty) Other events will be held through out the year depending on schedules and weather. For example:

• Fishing events: o Squid fishing o Worm Hatch o Tautog

• Fishing Related Events: o Lure Building o Coast Guard Tour of Station/Lighthouse o Hatchery and Fish Ladder o Fly Tying o Save the Bay o Biomes o Build a fishing rod

A decision was made to have sub-committees to run specific events. We also agreed that the older kids could be responsible for the "Safety Talks" at Take a Kid Fishing day. It was agreed that we will continue to participate in the RI Fishing Show in the Kids Activity Area. As a committee we need to reach out to other members for their expertise in specific types of fishing and skills. We also need to encourage members to sign up for the yahoo group. This way we can send out up to the minute details on where the kids are fishing. A budget of $500 will be requested to cover partial costs for our 2 annual events and some of the smaller events.

RISAA New England Saltwater Fishing Show Committee ANNUAL MEETING – December 5, 2011 

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show Committee conducted its Annual Meeting on‐line during the week of Dec 5, 2011.  Elected officers for 2012 are Steve Medeiros Chairman, Ed Kearney Vice Chairman, Bob Blasi Secretary.  Other key members are Paul Laflamme and Peter O’Biso.  Although this committee has been self‐sustaining for past shows and expects to remain that way, for 2012 it will require a budget of $90,000 as an “cash” outlay to conclude the preparations for the 2012 show and to initiate the 2013 show.   The committee’s financial objective as always is to collect sufficient revenue from the vendor booth sales and patron ticket sales to exceed all costs for the show.  Past results have been positive.  To date, booth sales for 2012 are slightly ahead of last year, but the state of the economy continues to hinder sales and vendor commitments.  The committee regularly conducts its business on‐line and meets as needed.  Chairman Medeiros provides regular oral reports to the RISAA Board at its monthly meetings and to the Association Membership at the quarterly business meetings.  Submitted, Bob Blasi Secretary 

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association 2012 COMMITTEE BUDGET REQUEST

Committee: ______Public Access_____________________________ Date of Report: ___December 2011____________________________ Chairperson: _______Rice________________________________ Vice Chair: ________Moeller________________________________

KNOWN EVENTS & EXPENSES Please list known events and expenditures. List event name, probably expense titles, 2011 actual expenses, and the requested funds for 2012. Be sure to deduct expected income (i.e. sale of tickets) before requesting funds. (add as many lines as you need) EVENT 2011 COST 2012 REQUEST - Beach Clean-up Day (tbd) to correspond with Earth Day $ 72 supplies $ 150 - Current PA Monitors: 64 trash bill tbd at Daunis, Barrington Pete Graeber at Tuckerman, Middletown Paul Karcz at Nausauket, Warwick - Misc. 0 25 - - 25 Copies Public Access Guide for resale at Fishing Show & seminars $ 125 125

assuming bulk purchase price of $5 ea. No tax.

NEW PROJECTS & ESTIMATED EXPENSES If your committee is planning an event or you will have a probably expenditure that you did NOT have in 2011 and cannot list above, record that project/expense here. EVENT 2012 REQUEST - - - Report submitted by (printed name): _____CJ Rice___________________ Signature:________________________________________________________ NOTE: This report to be saved as DOC file and sent to treasurer (seadog@risaa.org) and secretary (segerson@risaa.org) NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 8, 2006 so that it may be examined by the Board of Directors. A PRINTED COPY shall be signed by the chairman, presented to the membership, and submitted to the Secretary for inclusion in the Association’s permanent records.

Minutes of RISAA Scholarship Committee 

November 10, 2011 

 

Background:     The RISAA Scholarship Committee held the annual meeting on Nov. 10, 2011   at 6:30 p.m.  The following members were present: Curt Caserta (chair),Stephen   Medeiros, David Michel (co‐chair),Kevin Miller, Chaplain Michael Warner, Jim Phelan.   The meeting was called to order be Curt Caserta at 6:40 p.m. 

Action Items:            

1.) Reviewed minutes of May 5th, 2011 minutes‐ motion to approve unanimous. 

2.) Noted that Alex Bolvin sent a thank‐you note for his scholarship 3.) It was noted that the deadline on the application form has been changed to 

2012. 4.) Stephen Medeiros will print the letters that will be sent immediately to the high 

schools informing the advisors of the available scholarship. 5.) David Michel suggested we also send to the Rhode Island foundation. 6.) We will leave the application as is. 7.) We discussed giving scholarships recipients the opportunity to come in and 

participate in “take a kid fishing day”. ‐ could interact with kids and show how fishing is a part of their life ‐ were also considering matching the scholarship recipient with an “elder”    member while interacting with the kids. ‐Stephen Medeiros made a motion to try to get scholarship recipients involved    with the “Kids”.  We would invite them to interact with the kids.  We would    present the recipients and honor then in front of the kids.                           1st‐Captiain Michael Warner                           2nd Kevin Miller                           Unanimous 

New Business‐ 1) Election – Curt Caserta‐Chair

                   David Michel –co chair                   Jim Phelan –secretary  Unanimous    

2)  Budget request from  The RISSA Foundation ‐2012 3 Marine Fisheries scholarship ‐ $500 each Up to 8 RISAA member scholarships‐ $500 each 

 3) Accolades to Curt Caserta for scanning and emailing the applications to the 

committee. 4)  We all agreed that the scholarship worksheet/score card was very useful in 

evaluating applicants. 

7:20 Motion to Adjourn 

Surfcasters Committee Meeting November 20, 2011

Minutes by Bob Moeller Call to Order. Present were Bob Moeller, Dave Pollack, Bob Roy, Bruce Bruni, CJ Rice, Matt Johnson, Bob Marco, Dick Cournoyer, Rob Olmstead, and Al Iacobbo. Meeting was held at the home of Bob Moeller. It was noted that the committee has 39-40 members on it but that only ten were present for this important, end of year meeting. This meeting was scheduled far in advance to avoid conflicts. This is the one meeting that is required by RISAA each year to elect officers and discuss activities. Missing the meeting due to unforeseen personal conflicts is understandable. Missing this meeting to go fishing at the last minute is not. This sentiment was shared by all in attendance. All members please make note for the future. After a brief discussion on committee officers and who was interested in what position, Dave Pollack nominated a slate of officers as follows: Bob Moeller Chairman, CJ Rice Vice-Chairman, Bob Marco Secretary. Dick Cournoyer seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Discussion ensued on activities for the upcoming year. Everyone agreed that more group fishing outings was a good idea. Dave Pollack commented that more activities would help bind our committee together in a positive way. A spring schoolie bass opener, spring tautog, canal trip, Cuttyhunk trip, breachway outings and a cookout were all mentioned. CJ Rice and Bob Marco will discuss and coordinate committee outings for next year and bring ideas forward to the committee in February. Anyone interested in helping out should contact CJ and Bob Marco. We voted to have our annual dinner meeting again in January. Dates mentioned as possibilities were January 14, 15, 21, or 22. Anyone with a conflict on one of these dates should send an email to the committee a.s.a.p. The dinner will take place at the Oak Hill Tavern in North Kingstown. Meeting date and time t.b.d. The date for the Spring Surf Fishing Club Challenge was set for June 8-10. We will have future discussions on how to better coordinate our team effort. As far as additional fund raising goes, CJ will speak with Steve Medeiros about the possibility of the club promoting a used tackle sale separate from the NE Saltwater Fishing Show. There was plenty of discussion about the season’s fishing successes and failures. If anyone has an idea or topic to discuss during the winter months meetings please share it on the committee email. We need everyone to pitch in and contribute to the committee. Motion to Adjourn.

Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association 2012 COMMITTEE BUDGET REQUEST

Committee: ___Surfcasters_________________________________ Date of Report: __December 2011____________________________ Chairperson: ___Moeller____________________________________ Vice Chair: ____Rice_________________________________

KNOWN EVENTS & EXPENSES Please list known events and expenditures. List event name, probably expense titles, 2011 actual expenses, and the requested funds for 2012. Be sure to deduct expected income (i.e. sale of tickets) before requesting funds. (add as many lines as you need) EVENT 2011 COST 2012 REQUEST - Spring Surf Fishing Club Challenge Tackle donation proceeds Tackle donation proceeds - from April seminar raffle. from April seminar raffle. Plus $115 expenses. Plus $225 expenses. - Fall Surf Fishing Club Challenge $ 75 entry fee $ 75 entry fee - Used Fishing Tackle Sale (Charity) Booth at Fishing Show New project (tbd) -Misc. $150 Report submitted by (printed name): ____Bob Moeller ___________________ Signature:________________________________________________________ NOTE: This report to be saved as DOC file and sent to treasurer (seadog@risaa.org) and secretary (segerson@risaa.org) NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 8, 2006 so that it may be examined by the Board of Directors. A PRINTED COPY shall be signed by the chairman, presented to the membership, and submitted to the Secretary for inclusion in the Association’s permanent records.

Tag & Release Committee

The Tag & Release Comm, met on Nov.28th.  In attendances were Bill Sosnicki, Bob Massey and Jeremy Jamgochian. 

Jeremy Jamgochian was elected as Chairman, Bob Massy as vice chair and Bill Sosnicki as sectary.  

A budget of $100 was voted for. 

Minutes by  

Bill Sosnicki 

 

RISAA Tournaments Committee Minutes December 13, 2011

Meeting conducted on December 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Attendees: Charles Bradbury, John Volpe, Bob Masse and Mark Paparelli Excused absence for: Jack Sprengel Jr, Christian Grundel and Michael Sullivan 1. The first action by the committee was to elect the 2012 board. Results are noted below. Election of Officers Chairman – Charles Bradbury Vice Chair – John Volpe Secretary – Jack Sprengel 2. The committee evaluated and finalized the 2012 budget – the total was $4,000 (details in attached spreadsheet). 3. Expenses for checking scales/calibrations – totaled $463.56 for Calendar year 2011. $444.56 for mileage and $19.00 for Block Island Ferry and Newport Bridge. 4. Norm Morrissette’s plaque was missing for 2011 – so it will be replace this year. 5. Hillyers Tackle Shop in Niantic Ct wants to be an official weigh in station for the 2012 season. Charles Bradbury has sent the paperwork required and is awaiting a formal response. 6. Awards will be manufactured by Shane for 2012 and the budget reflects the necessary funds. 7. Governor’s Cup will be removed from the active yearlong tournament. The suggestion is to give the trophies to the individual who won it the most time or what the RISAA Board decides. 8. In November Larry Norin contacted Charles Bradbury to remove all his entries from the 2011 tournaments. 9. Annual Banquet February 25, 2012. Price $23.00

10. The Special tournaments was reviewed and evaluated and it was decided to conduct the following tournaments for 2012 - Spring Striped Bass (June 1, 2012 – June 10, 2012) - Fluke (June 22, 2012 – July 1, 2012) - Adult/Jr team scup – (July 6, 2012 – July 22, 2012) - Team Fluke Challenge – (July 14, 2012 – July 15, 2012) - Bluefish – (September 21, 2012 – September 30, 2012) - Black Sea Bass – (October 12, 2012 – October 21, 2012) - Fall Striped Bass – (Try and match MS tournament) - Tautog – (October 19, 2012 – October 28th)

11. Yearlong Tournaments delete Shad and Striper Fly Fishing – keep all others.

SALTWATER

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2012 Committee Budget Requests

Boat Shows: $675 (2011- $575 fee + $80 parking)

Charities: $1,700 ($100/month + $500 help to members)

Charter Trips: $500

Entertainment: $9,326.00Banquet: Meals-$4,336.00 + doorprizes-$150 + centerpieces-$230 = $4,716.00Red Sox: Tickets-$2,610 + Bus-$900 = $3,510Pig Roast: $1,100 (in 2011 made $586 profit)

Fly Fishing: $150

Juniors: $500Cover costs of Trip to Mystic or N.E. Aquarium and Summer Picnic and other smaller events

Newsletter: $24,000 annual expenses (printing and postage)

Public Access: $300 (attached)

Saltwater Fishing Show: $90,000 (based on 2011 expenses)

Scholarships: $15,000 (3 from Foundation) and $4,000 ("up to 8" from RISAA)

Tag & Release: $100

Surfcasters: $450 + April Raffle ProfitsSpring Surf Fishing Club Challenge: proceeeds from April raffle + $225 for expensesFall Surf Fishing Club Challenge : $75 entry feeMisc: $150

Tournaments: $4,000