Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social ClubMeeting Minutes, (20 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: 27 members
Minutes of Last Meeting: Adopted as amended (Winston was also fishing Durrance Lake)
Items Arising from the Minutes:
- Jim: Presented a history of the GRR and highlighted various activities over the years. It will be posted in our newsletter. Our website is another possibility.
- Ron: Still liaising with other groups for Clive memorial.
Treasurer:Sunshine: Ray and Shirley doing well.
Social:
- Solange: 46 attended Chinese New Year luncheon.
- The St Patrick's dinner pot luck is on March 15 at Silver Threads, wear green.
- April 26, 11:30 pot luck chili tasting at Elk Lake. Chili chefs contact Sandy.
- BCWF Region 1 General Meeting, 16-18 Mar 2018. Closing of summer 2018 salmon fishing in various areas was discussed.
- BCWF 82nd Annual General Meeting and Convention in Kamloops, 11-14 April 2018. Registration and Draft Resolutions available from secretary.
Membership:Fresh Water: Barry on Durrance: a couple of fish on the line, water still very cold. Haig Brown fly tying Wednesday 21 Feb at 7:00 pm.
Salt Water: No Report
ACS:Library:Newsletter:Legacy Fund:Gillie Club:Speakers Program: Feb. 20, Dr William Hill, climate change.
Fund Raising: Sandy, Thrifty Smile Cards available, please use. Robert, Fairway cards available too. Five per cent of purchases is rebated to our club.
Hatchery:Environment:Website: New Business: April 28, Clive celebration of life. More details to follow.
Meeting Adjournment: 9:55 AM
Speaker: Dr Bruce Fraser gave a very insightful and interesting talk on endangered species, specifically Mountain Caribou.