2020-02-18: GRR Weekly Meeting, Minutes

[John Pierce]

Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club

Meeting Minutes, (18,  02, 2020)

Place: Silver Threads Centre, 2340 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC

Chaired By: Dave Cooke

Secretary: Christopher Wade

Called to Order: 9:30 AM

Members Attending: 32
                                             
Minutes of Last Meeting: Adopted as distributed   

Items Arising from the Minutes:

Treasurer: John Francis - Club membership approved the budget – moved by Ron, 2nd Ryan.

Sunshine: Fidel absent

Social: Solange - Check GRR website for social events, next event ST Patrick's Day Potluck Dinner - March 19, 2020 5:30 pm at the Silver Threads Centre

Membership: Barry F. - Remember to sign in

Freshwater: Ron D.
1.   Barry and Dale fished Durance –did well
2.   Dale fished at Prospect –early- strike pulled rod into lake- snagged rod with a treble hook- did not get the fish
3.   Ron D. recommended trying a Gomphus in local lakes
4.   March 11 fish out at Durance /alternate date March 13 - $ 2.00 hotdogs.
5.   April 8 Fish out at Fuller Lake near Chemainus/alternate date April 10

Salt Water:  Ryan A.
1. Ron  - from fishing reports, a 16 lb. chinook Becher Bay.
2. John F. has booked an all day halibut and salmon charter with Good Time Dave for Aug 14, 2020- 1 spots - $ 200.00/spot
                 
Fly Tying: Dave R - GRR at Winstons, Sat. Feb 22, 2020 -10:30- check chat for directions - royal coachman.

ACS: Brian 

Library: Colin – new books available .

Legacy Fund: Sandy M. away

Gillie Club: Denis G. - Garage sale Committee met after meeting. Date TBD – Mid April ? Donated equipment sale goes to the legacy fund garage sale proceeds go to operations. Garage sale Items not sold will be donated.

May Fishing Trips:
1. Talk to Dennis about Buttle Lake.
2. Talk to Ron D. about Knouff Lake.
3. Talk to Dave C. about Roche Lake.
                                       
Speakers Program: Bob C.
1. Feb. 18 Willi Jansen Fisheries Officer  Orca preservation Future topics:   
2. Feb 25, 2020   Assisted Dying .

Fund Raising: Sandy McElroy away

Hatchery: Bill T - 120,000 coho clipped. 3000 aelvin released Todd Creek.

Environment: Mick absent

Website: Password changed

New Business: None

Meeting Adjournment: 10:05am

Speaker: Willi Jansen