Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
Meeting Minutes, (21, 01, 2020)
Place: Silver Threads Centre, 2340 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC
Chaired By: Dave Cooke
Secretary: Christopher Wade
Called to Order: 9:30 AM
Members Attending: 39
Minutes of Last Meeting: Corrections. Ron D. flybc.com forum a good resource for all of BC not just the interior.
Items Arising from the Minutes: John F. advised that the total donation to the Food Bank is $ 345.00, to be delivered this week by Ron D.
Treasurer: John Francis No report
Sunshine: Fidel absent
Social: Solange V. Calender to be finalized in the next few days. Suggestion from committee to hold potluck for Helen Wells 100th birthday at Silver Threads Center in place of Chinese New Year celebration. Time and date TBD. Volunteers to help Art and Sandy Raven load and unload cooking equipment at Spring and Fall Club FishOuts.
Membership: John F., 2019 gained 6 new members, 3 members transitioned to associate, 2 members did not renew, 1 death Robert McConnell. Club needs to continue to gain new members
Freshwater: Ron D. Nothing to report
Salt Water: Ryan A. Nothing to report
Fly Tying: Dave R GRR at John P.'s 10:00 am Jan. 25, 2020 Dale S. to demonstrate Sooke River Ripple Fly
ACS: Brian
Library: Colin is away talk to Ryan to access library
Legacy Fund: Sandy M. Committee meeting 10:30 Jan 21, 2020 after club meeting
Gillie Club: Denis G. Check the trip table for information. Spaces for Buttle Lake and Cluxewe are becoming limited. Dennis will be available after the meeting next week to answer questions about the trips. Talk to Ron D. about Knouff Lake or Dave C. about Roche Lake.
Speakers Program: Bob C. Denis Minaker Jan 21 The colonial history of the Gorge waterway. Alex Zimmerman Jan 28 The Inside Passage, trip in a human powered vessel.
Fund Raising: Sandy McElroy, Barry Chair of Legacy Fund To propose spending legacy funds apply to committee.
Hatchery: Bill T. absent, GRR clip date Jan. 23, 2020 10:30 the hatchery
Environment: Mick, Snow last week caused a lot of meeting cancelations. Participated by phone Environmental Law Center law student working follow up on blue green algae in Elk Lake with Dorthy Chambers. Dave L. Craigflower stream restoration at a private residence removed black berries and plant native riparian vegetation. Two day work shop stream evaluation: morning classroom work; afternoon hands on at Halliburton creek. World Fisheries trust to provide equipment for steam evaluation.
Website: Password changed
New Business: None
Meeting Adjournment: 10:25
Speaker: Dennis Minaker