Victoria Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated October 10 2023
PLACE: Esquimalt Anglers and Zoom 9:30am
MEMBERSHIP Gerry W:
• Introduced new member Gary Badgley, historically salt water, now fly fisher.
• John P and Gerry W to meet and update the Membership List.
CHAIRED BY: Bill Thomas
SECRETARY: John Pierce acting
CALLED TO ORDER: 9:30 am.
ATTENDEES (IN PERSON): See sign in sheet attached.
ATTENDEES (ZOOM): Mick Collins, Dave Cooke, Mike Corry, Wendy G.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE LAST MEETING'S MINUTES: Moved by Barry seconded by Colin.
ITEMS ARISING FROM LAST MINUTES:
• Goldstream Social 4 soup vol. Lee, Bob, Andre, need one more.
• Bring Flies to Barry Freeman for new joiner Fly Boxes
• Speaker's Program volunteer required, please give this some serious consideration. It is an important role in the club.
TREASURER Sandy Raven (acting Gerry):
• Fees & Budget reviewed at last Exec Meeting, ok but tight, propose Member = $75, Associate = $30, Family = $100. Motion moved by Norm, seconded by Dave Robinson, approved.
• Next week Sandy will present budget at next meeting, and detail payment method(s).
SUNSHINE Wendy Gedney: Checked on Ron D.
SOCIAL Bob, Mike:
• November Goldstream Park Soup: Date waiting on fish arrival.
• December Christmas Potluck (MikeG): Location at clubhouse, date Tue Dec 19. Club provides Turkey, bring side and desert dishes.
FRESH WATER:
• Gary B: Lots of chum some chinook and coho in upper Sooke pools.
• Bill T: Fished Sooke with Dennis G, several fish.
• Ryan A: 1800 stocking trout put in Elk Lake and 1800 in Langford
• Colin C: Went to Little Qualicum R with Chris W, minimal fish.
• Dave C: Campbell R full of large Chinook, still some fresh Pinks and off chum.
SALT WATER:
• No reports
FISHOUTS John P:
• Wednesday, Oct 18 @ Durrance Lake. Club will provide hot dogs. Bring drinks and desserts. $5.00 fee.
• Fly Casting Session: Dave R at Elk Lake's Hamsterly Beach – if interested contact Dave R.
FLY TYING Dave R:
• Last Sat tied flies on Zoom
• Sat Oct 14 Zoom by Florin.
• Sat Oct 21 in person at JohnP house Sat 10am-12pm
COMMUNITY:
• Hatchery Bill T: Feeding Coho fry, clipping ongoing, fence in river, catching salmon brood stock.
• PSS: Various projects.
• BCWF Dave C: No update.
• ACS Bill T: Minutes sent out.
• WFA Bill T: This Sunday has invited GRR Members to their annual FishOut & BBQ on Sooke R, hot dogs, burgers, raffles.
GILLIE CLUB: No report.
LIBRARY: No update.
LEGACY FUND: No update.
SPEAKERS PROGRAM:
• No speakers scheduled for October, we need a volunteer to be our speaker coordinator.
• Job Description and booking template made by Mick C to be sent out.
• UVic Speaker Bureau no longer exists.
• Third Tuesday of month reserved for speakers.
FUND RAISING: Let's use the Fairway card, it is our only source of income. Tony O to check on Save-On Foods to see if similar program.
ENVIRONMENT Mick: No update this week.
WEBSITE John P: No update.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Donation of lots of feathers (Norm) and life jacket donated whistles (IanC) at back of room.
• We need a secretary to fill in for the next two meetings. Please contact Bill Thomas if you can do it.
• Interested in Fishing Island River, contact Bill T.
• Tue Nov 28 is AGM, current Exec staying.
• Mike G: Annual Outdoor Show GRR booth, no action as early.
• Ian Cameron: Have spare lead from saltwater fishing days.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:12 Moved by Ian C, seconded by Colin C.