2020-09-09: GRR Weekly Meeting, Minutes

[David Cooke]

Good day:

It has been a long time since we have been able to get together in person. Silver Threads have advised that we cannot use their facilities until 2021 so we are proposing to meet in person at Windsor Park in Oak Bay on Wed Sep 9 at 10am. It is a very big area that would allow for social distancing . Every one would bring their own chair, mask, coffee and warm clothing. Windsor Park have a public washroom.

Since school is starting that week I am proposing for this time only to meet on Wednesday to avoid any conflict with the traffic related to schools. I have been advised that some private schools are opening on the 8th and I believe the Public Schools are opening on the 10th. I am looking for feedback on this idea and who could attend. If Tuesday works better we will make it Tuesday. So please advise me on your comments at Cookedr1@gmail.com especially if you can attend.

Regards!
David Cooke
President

[John Pierce]

Victoria Golden Rods and Reels

Golden Rods and Reels Zoom Meeting – September 9, 2020 (Moved from park to Zoom due to forest fire smoke, at park were BrianP, WynnB, BarryF, PeterP, BobC, & BillT).

CHAIRED BY: RonD > DavidC.

ATTENDANCE: 15 Members via Zoom.

CONVENED: 10:00 am.

MINUTES: Adopted from June 10, 2020 as distributed.

ITEMS ARISING FROM MINUTES: None.

TREASURER'S REPORT (JohnF): August Report sent to Executive, only cost was $200 for Zoom annual license. Page 4 has Legacy Fund disbursements. Agreed to distribute summary of disbursements to whole Membership.

SUNSHINE REPORT (SandyM): ArtR not improving.

FRESHWATER FISHING REPORTS (RonD):

• JohnP: At Somas and Stamp River @ Port Alberni Aug 29-31 for Chinook, no hits, out fished by 10yo with small spoon.

SALTWATER FISHING REPORTS:

• ChrisW: Several recent visits at Whiffin Spit & Billings Spit @ Sooke, lots Coho & Chum Salmon jumping in deeper water, none landed. RonD noted that on incoming tide close to high tide salmon will be closer to spits.
• RonD: Fished with BobC out of Metchosen 4X last week, min 1 Chinook landed each trip, now slowed down, most people not landing. Some big 12-15 # Coho but wild and have to release.

LIBRARY REPORT: ColinC.

FLY TYING MEETING (DaveR): DaveR to demo Lady Gaga tube fly, Florin to demo Wally-Wing on Saturday Sep 12, 2020.

AMALGAMATED CONSERVATION SOCIETY: None.

HATCHERY (TonyO): Very slow time, water too warm and fish not feeding well.

WEBSITE (JohnP): Some people not receiving Chat emails, will check with people at park if got. JohnF requested new  Treasurer@GoldenRodsandReels.com account so that can do Interac eTransfers.

SPEAKER PROGRAM: No update.

GILLIE REPORT: None

CONSERVATION REPORT (MickC):

• MickC: CRD Elk Lake Fishing Dock Replacement - Thrifty's Card rebates to support rebuild, will add fundraising webpage, need funding Coordinator.
• MickC: Will send out distribution recommendations for Legacy Fund 1) Alexandra Morton $500 for research, JochenM to build letter to BC Ministry, 2) Nature Trust BC $500 for Salmon River land acquisition, 3) financial support for World Fisheries Trust and Peninsula Streams for their government funding application, if successful.
• RonD: Will propose funding for Sooke Salmon Fry Net Pen.
• Discussion on where to fund (distance from Victoria, small funds to many projects vs larger to less projects, seed money etc), paperwork need to go to Legacy Fund Committee.
• RonD: Reminded that several significant financial donors had thoughts on where they like to see their donations go (Truax young and older people into fly fishing, Szarkowicz ocean fishing, Carnes restoration Elk Lake), and distributions should consider their thoughts.
• DaveC:Legacy Fund Committee to meet before next Regular Meeting where vote on funding (need 15 for quorum). Support for $2000 funding.
• DaveR: Victoria Govt to review new Concrete Storage facility at Rock Bay on lights into the Harbour which may be a problem for fish.
• MickC: Draft GRR letter being built to CRD on their upcoming MoU with BC Wildlife Foundation on Elk Lake Oxygenation.

NEW BUSINESS:

• DaveC: Will have better protocols for outdoor regular meetings (in case of smoke, rain, etc).
• JohnF: Please use Thrifty's Smile Cards as refund to GRR.
• JohnP: At next meeting, recommend add topic "Upcoming Fishouts" to create more club camaraderie.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 9:30 am is Zoom as Legacy Funding vote, following week in park.

ADJOURNED: 11:00 am.