MINUTES Golden Rods and Reels October 26, 2021
CHAIRED by John Francis
Secretary. John Francis
Location; Zoom
Attendance 18
Convened. 9:30
Minutes for last meeting- none (no quorum)
Items arising from last minutes: Nil
Treasurer's report:
· None.
· It is year-end after October 31-Final Annual Treasurer's report in early November
Sunshine Report:
Ron D is recovering at home, and getting stronger and better by the day. His son will come for about a week's visit in November.
Social:
· A cookout at Goldstream was approved for 18 November, 11:00 am. Soup volunteers needed.
· Next week, Bob will suggest a Christmas lunch or dinner
Membership: No Change. Several interested prospects have been sent membership forms to complete. Not returned as yet
Freshwater Fishing Reports:
· Sooke River almost finished for the season
· Prospect Lake yielding nice trout and some bass.
· Most people winterizing their gear until early spring.
Saltwater reports:
· Sandy and Lev tried their luck at Billings spit but were skunked.
· Most people winterizing their gear until early spring.
Fly tying: Will be at John P's on Saturday morning at 10. Please let him know if you are going.
Library: Sandy has taken over the library.
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Volunteering:
· Goldstream Hatchery—5 female and 7 male early Coho were captured and retained. The Coho return generally has been excellent area-wide-1096 fish (156 at Hatchery). 400 were given to local First Nations as a gesture of support.
· Millstream Camera detected 196 Salmon and lots of salmon fry. Millstream ladder working well.
Gillie Report:
· Dennis advised members to release the drag on the reels for the winterizing process, to avoid long-term damage.
· Mike C. suggested members needing a marine mechanic to contacts Marc at Runabout Mobile Marine. They do home visits.
Legacy Report: $1,000 was approved for next fiscal year for South Vancouver Island Hatchery work via World Fisheries Trust, subject to receiving other funding
AMCS Reports: No discussion
Website: no changes
Conservation:
· Mick updated us on his work on ongoing submissions for funding. He will be away for three weeks starting next week.
· Make stated that it was exciting that Western Diversification appears willing to consider funding a major part of the Elk Lake Dock funding, along with the Rotary Club and smaller donations from GRR and others.
Fund Raising: No active events
New Business:
· AGM: Nomination Committee (Sandy, Bob) working to fill nominations for next year's Executive. We particularly need a SECRETARY to compile and distribute meeting minutes. AGM on November 23 November.
Speaker:
· Chris Bos gave a talk on the Sooke net pen project-- excellent presentation was made and well-received by the members.
· Next Week's speaker is Dr Rennie Warburton on Racism.
Adjournment: 11:20