GOLDEN RODS AND REELS - WEEKLY MEETING MINUTES
CHAIRED BY: DavidC.
SECRETARY (Vacant): JohnP, Acting.
LOCATION: Zoom Videoconference.
ATTENDANCE: 27 Members, 0 Guest.
CONVENED: 9:30 am.
MINUTES: Adopted from Feb 9, 2020.
ITEMS ARISING FROM MINUTES: None.
MEMBERSHIP (JohnF): No news.
SUNSHINE REPORT (Wendy Gedney & Pat Psaila): Discussion.
TREASURER'S REPORT (JohnF): No report.
FUND RAISING:
1) Auction of gear at BarryF ongoing, JohnF sent out bid status, BillT to forward to BCWF Regional 1 Clubs.
SOCIAL (BobC & BillT): No update waiting for Govt Covid updates.
FRESHWATER FISHING REPORTS (RonD):
1) No fishing due to snow.
2) Heard that non-member caught and released 22" Steelhead with plastic worm at Bible Camp on Cowichan River.
SALTWATER FISHING REPORTS:
1) No activity.
2) BobC: Talked with herring fishermen at Selkirk Bridge, doing well.
CONSERVATION REPORT (MickC):
1) Elk Lake Dock Replacement: Saanich Rotary has committed to apply for funding, if raise funds then can build vs govt build. Motion to release $200 honourarium from Legacy fund for student to pull together application to Federal Govt for dock funding, motion passed. Planning meeting next Monday via Zoom.
2) Colquitz Fish Counting Fence: Montana's restaurant has offered Wifi, evaluating option.
VOLUNTEERING (BillT):
1) BillT: Hatchery, fish stopped eating when snow. 4-6" smolts distribution being planned.
2) BillT: PSS, working on signage where working.
AMALGAMATED CONSERVATION SOCIETY (BillT): No meeting.
FLY TYING MEETING (DaveR): Next Saturday spot lighting season Cutthroat Muddler Minnow & Rolled Muddler.
LIBRARY REPORT (ColinC): No report, will highlight a book next week.
GILLIE REPORT (DennisG):
1) Salt Water fishing on east coast, DFO requiring circle hook for natural bait.
SPEAKER PROGRAM (BobC): See website Calendar for events, Feb 23, Cheryl Alexander on Discovery Island's loan Wolf.
LEGACY FUND (BarryF): MickC to complete application form for $1000 towards Colquitz Camera funding.
WEBSITE (JohnP): Uploaded Presentation and Fly Tying videos to our GRR YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjxJAQqRC841Pm5tnc-2Pw).
NEW BUSINESS: DaveC to check on new club stickers costs.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday February 23, 2021 via Zoom.
ADJOURNED: 10:18 am.