Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
Meeting Minutes, (27 Nov 2018)
Place: Silver Threads Centre, 2340 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC
Chaired By: Robert McConnell
Secretary: Bill Thomas
Called to Order: 9:30 AM
Members Attending: 28 attending
Minutes of Last Meeting: Adopted as distributed
Items Arising from the Minutes: None
Treasurer:John F presented year-end treasurer's report and 2019 budget, well received. Paper copies were made available, contact John for copy or questions.
Sunshine:Social: Xmas Party – 11 Dec, Finn's at 11:30 AM. Secret Santa for $10.00 or under. You have to bring a gift to get one.
Membership:Fresh Water: Nobody fishing
Salt Water:
- Ryan – Constance Bank, 2 springs using spoons at depth (150')
- Dave – Reported on Island Outfitters summary
ACS: Library: Colin – still missing 24 books. Some books are ordered, waiting for delivery. Donations of books are welcome. New cabinet is here, on premises.
Newsletter:Legacy Fund:Gillie Club: Dennis – Landing net donated to club, small donation required. Ryan donated spoons to club, $2.00 each.
Speakers Program:
- Mick – Speakers booked until end of February.
- Ron – Fishing workshop, 15 Jan, details to come.
Fund Raising:Hatchery/Fence:
- Colquitz Fence – no fish last Thursday. No report of fish this week. Today, water is too high to work fence alone.
- Hatchery – Report on hatchery. Egg tale viewing, plus soup, buns, wine and dessert. Meet 8:30 AM Thursday morning at Sooke Lake Road gate.
Environment:Mick: GWI meeting – McKenzie interchange and Colquitz River, we are keeping eye on it. Gorge Kayak Club – improve docking, fireworks curtailment, Colquitz River salmon losses were discussed. Blue lights on Johnson St Bridge are being turned off at night, Elk Lake algae bloom problem may be fixed in next few years – we are trying to keep the aeration project moving ahead. PICI – posters about project are complete, bibliography is on-going, consultants are proving pro bono services.
Website:New Business: Suggested we increase the number of fish-outs next year.
Meeting Adjournment: 10:30 AM
Speaker: AGM FOLLOWS