Brenda Rosin Schaff called
the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 PM.
Everyone present introduced
themselves and their club affiliations.
Attendance: Brenda Rosin Schaff, Ron Gray, Klye Olsen, Duane Marcell, Brandon Witt, Ryan Flohr, Dave &
Karen Schmitt, Steve Spielbauer, Dan & Diane Floryance, Jim Gilles, Jean
Tackes, Jill Levy, Rick Frye, Rick Kirkley, Mary Lee Hatland, Don & Judy
Kirby, Cliff Schulz, Wayne Avery, Cornell
Stroik, Dave Mueller, Kiven Groff, Barb Stevenson
Brenda opened the meeting by
thanking everyone for there attendance. Because Klye Olson of the DNR had to
leave to go back to work she had Klye described what his job consists of on a
typical day. Kyle gave a detailed description of what his day is like.
Brenda then asked Dave Mueller to give us an up-date
on the Hunger Task Force Hatchery and his stocking of the ponds. Dave talked
about the various fish the hatchery has, their growth rates, talked about the
pump problems they have had to over come. Dave also talked about the stocking
of the ponds, species stocked, numbers stocked and dates of he stocking.
Brenda addressed the clinics
and the weather conditions we had for the clinics. She noted she still has not
heard from all the parks with the final numbers. She will send out final
numbers when all the clubs get there numbers in. She noted that she and Ron had
received e-mails stating that we should have cancelled the clinics due to the
weather conditions. As everyone knows it is our policy to run the clinics no
matter what the weather conditions are because a larger part of the teaching is
conducted in doors. At this point in the meeting an open discussion took place.
Points discussed were the logistics of the following. Present fishing
regulations for kids only fishing, limitations in time frame and equipment of
stocking, park reservations, commitments of volunteers for additional dates,
providing the kids a season to fish without adult competition, scheduling
around the Easter holiday, life of the stocked trout in the ponds as water
warms. During this discussion the subject of illegal adult fishing came
up. After discussion the best thing to
due is call the DNR hot line. After all discussion a vote was taken on
continuing our policy of not cancelling due to weather conditions.
Brenda talked briefly about
the donations we received and the thank you letters that need to be sent out.
She also addressed the schedule for next year. Ron commented that we could
start working on next years flyer today by having the members in attendance
commit to next years clinic dates which were announced as Feb. 9th and Apr 13th
2019. Badger Fisherman’s League stated they could not continue with the
clinic’s due to a lack of help and the Wisconsin Fishing Club stated they are
dropping out of the ice fishing clinics due to poor attendance at their park. Wern
Valley indicated they will no longer support the clinics due to a lack of
volunteers. Ron said he will then move forward with notifying the clubs not in
attendance at this meeting for their commitments to next years clinics so the
flyers can be finalized. He will also need to talk with the Waukesha County
Parks to see which parks will be available next year. During discussion it was
noted that the registration forms used needed some space adjustments for entry
information. Brenda said she will make
adjustments for next year.
During discussions Brenda
noted that American Legion Post 537 gave the Kids Fishing Clinics a very
generous donation. Ideas discussed for using this donation were fish tanks for
displaying fish and fishing tackle that could be purchased for kids prizes at
the clinics. Discussion also noted that donation barrels could be placed at the
clinic sites for donations to the Hunger Task Force who supports the clinics at
their many distribution sites.
Brenda introduced Cornell Stroik treasurer of the Wisconsin Council
of Sport Fishing Organizations (WCSFO). Cornell gave a talk about how and why
the WCSFO was formed and their interface between the sport fishing clubs and
the department of natural resources. He indicated the WCSFO is a 501C3
organization and finances the printing of the kids fishing hand books. He indicated
that most of the kids fishing clinic clubs presently belong to the
organization. The president of the WCSFO has retired from his position due to
health reasons. Cornell has asked that the organization look
into training someone for his position. Ron Gray is taking over the position as
secretary from Brenda due to her health reasons. This leaves the offices of
President and Vice President open and the need for someone to train for
treasurer. The WCSFO holds two 2 scheduled meetings a year one in March and
October on the third Saturday of the month. The WCSFO has a seat on the DNR
fishery advisory board.
Brenda asked if anyone was interested in these
positions and would like to run in an election for them. Two members were and a
request was made by another if we could hold off on an election so their club members
could be notified. Brenda stated we will hold an election meeting on Thursday
May 24th . The location will be the Milwaukee Casting &
Sportsmens Club at 18200 W. Cleveland Ave. New Berlin, WI at 7:00 PM. Please
note: That you or your club must be a member of the WCSFO to be considered for
these positions.
Respectfully:
Ron Gray, Secretary
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