Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social ClubMeeting Minutes, (6 February 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: 20 members +1 Guest
Minutes of Last Meeting: Adopted as distributed
Items Arising from the Minutes: N/A
Treasurer: A treasurer's report was given by John Francis. There is a cash surplus of $914.00 for the 3 months year to date.
Sunshine: There will probably be a Celebration of Life for Clive in May or June. John Francis will keep in touch with the family.
Social:
- GRR Chinese New Year Luncheon, Golden City Restaurant, 721 Fisgard St, 15 February at 11:30 AM. Please RSVP Solange: sol.valiquette@shaw.ca or 250-656-1809
- Victoria Choral Society presenting Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, University Centre, Farquhar Auditorium, Sunday, February 11, 2018. Contact is Dave Robinson.
- Un-Valentines Dance – CPO Mess, CFB Esquimalt, Saturday, 24 Feb, 7:00 PM doors open, music 7:45 – 11:00 PM, $15.00 per person, contact John Francis at 250 858-1200, email john@johnfrancis.net or see him at Tuesday meetings.
Fresh Water: There was one fish spotted rising on Durrance Lake by an intrepid member this week.
Salt Water: Art spoke on basking shark slaughter and DFO involvement. A very sad story.
ACS:Library:Newsletter:Legacy Fund:Gillie Club:Speakers Program:Fund Raising:Hatchery: The egg delivery to schools is complete. 112 elementary schools received 100 eggs each this year.
Environment:Website:New Business:
- The GRR Book of Remembrance, dating back to 1988 was at the Club. It was suggested to read a member's page at each meeting.
- Executive members have been asked to write brief job descriptions in order to recruit and mentor other members who might be interested in taking on those roles in the future.
Meeting Adjournment: 9:55 AM
Speaker: February 13: Robert McConnell, BC Rockfish and Bottomfish.