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HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
6-2-10
R. Colonna, F. Krist, J. Signorelli, D.
Peacock, W. Karsten, M. Peters were present.
5-5-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
*Treasurer’s Report
– *NOT to be published
Communications
-Burt Lake Preservation Society meeting,
July 10th, 10am.
-Sturgeon Forever 3rd annual golf
fundraiser, June 26th
-Brain Wagner, RC Marina harbormaster,
asking interest in camera funding. Motion made by Signorelli to
support camera $259.46, passed.
-County Fair, Black lack association agreed
to purchase fish for county fair fishpond. Fair dates are June 25,
26, & 27 (Fri-Sun). Times Fri 3-8pm, Sat 12-7pm, Sun 12-3pm. 100
fish only. Profits go to the fair board. Price 2/$5.
Committee Reports
No tournament update. Possible special
meeting.
Old Business
-Lake Invaders film showed at Presque Isle
District Library May 27th. Refreshments reimbursed to J.
Shafto.
-Sturgeon hatchery fish tour (members only),
June 9th, 1pm.
-26th annual HBAAA Banquet
report.87 tickets sold, plus 1 comp for speaker. Expense report
presented.
-Ocqueoc center dock update. Kiwanis showed
interest. Steve Bullman is contact. Removal concerns. More
information needed.
-Club compiling list of assets in member’s
possession. Members need to make a list of any club property.
New Business
-Motion made by
Signorelli not to publish treasurer’s report in newsletter or
online, seconded by Karsten. Passed. Signature authorization on
accounts being updated. Multiple signatures required to access
accounts.
-New freezer at RC fish cleaning station.
Supplies for studies available on site.
Frank Report
-MUCC has monthly breakfast with DNRE
Director Humphreys. Club can send member.
-Atlantic salmon the topic at the Great
Huron Advisory meeting. Krist needs photos of recently caught
Atlantic salmon, with date caught and location.
-450,000 Chinook salmon planted in Rogers
City on May 13th and 19th.
-Attempting to contact U of M concerning
Black Lake. Assembling a research priority list.
Adjourned 9:15pm.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
5-5-10
R.
Colonna, F. Krist, B. Grant, D. Bock, J. Signorelli, W. Karsten, J.
Lyon, M. Peters were present.
4-7-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s Report . Will not be posted
Communications
-Ed Rutherford concerning fry traps. Boats
being caught in cables connected to traps. 10 traps on east reef.
Good numbers of baby lake trout. Buoys out to mark trap locations.
Committee Reports
Tournament: flyers are out on streets and
distributed on east side of the state and to fisheries workshops.
Insurance has been paid for tournament. Tournament account:
$2,656.71. Tents paid. Posters and flyers paid.
Dinner banquet: Speaker well-received and
thank you letters sent both to Dr. Schaffer and his boss by email.
Additional thank you to be sent on club letterhead. Bill from bar,
hall, and raffle tickets not received yet. 87 tickets sold.
$3,519.00 in gifts donated for raffle prizes. List of donors to be
published in newsletter and website.
Old Business
Mackinaw Outfitters fish pond ran May 1st
and 2nd. Management was happy about turnout. $249 income
from pond. Money will be used through Mackinaw Outfitters for later
club events.
Lake Invaders film showing scheduled at
Presque Isle District Library in late May.
Sturgeon hatchery visit will be held in
June for members only.
New Business
Presque Isle County Fair: club will not
donate fish, only time. Currently HBAAA will not be participating in
PI Fair. If fair pays for fish, club will run pond. Motion made and
passed not to purchase fish for fair.
Ocqueoc Outdoor Center dock project: cost
estimates presented. $2,591 for aluminum 5x20 floating-state tax =
$2,145. $6,000 for 5x20 marina quality dock. $4,800 for 5x20 on
stilts. There are two used 5x20 floating docks for $800 each from
Boyne City. Still in water being removed in coming weeks. Steel
structure with wood platforms. Mooring not included in price. Site
will need to be examined to determine installation requirements.
Newsletter: Bill from dockside printing for
6 page newsletter for Jan/Feb (325 quantity) $386.75 ($1.10 ea.) and
Mar/Apr (225 quantity) $357.15 ($1.59 ea.). Motion made and passed
to print 325 quantity.
Assets: List of assets should be assembled
and inventory by each member to list club assets in their
possession. Motion for purchase of additional strap, maintenance
lumber for fish pond. Motion made and passed for $100.
Elections
R. Peacock, nominated and elected. J. Lyon
and J. Signorelli re-elected.
Frank Report
Attended meeting in Sarnia. Met with
Canadian fisheries representatives. Focused on whitefish, gill
netting of whitefish. Tried to get more interest in planting more
rainbows. Interest in Atlantics was minimal, but will continue to
push. Attended MI Sea Grant workshops. Turning Point system was used
and information is being collected and will be presented in next
Frank Report. Inland committee expressed interest in major study of
inland waterway and Black Lake. Tagging and adult survey. Food web
study. Carry capacity. U of M may attend Black Lake Assoc. meeting
to develop relationships. LSSU study may not be as effective as
hoped due to early ice out. Possibly missed the spawn. Eggs were
crushed in transit to campus. Next year zooplankton study may be a
part of the study. Stomach study on Black Lake would be very helpful
but requires funding and public participation. Floated Ocqueoc R.
from weir to lake saw 100-150 steelhead. About .25 mile above the
US23 bridge started seeing freshly planted steelhead.
Adjourned 10:05pm.
4-7-10
F. Krist, R. Colonna, B. Grant, D. Bock, W.
Karsten, J. Lyon, M. Peters were present.
3-3-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Question on youth camp date.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account $24.28,
Defense Account $5,956.76, Memorial Account $1,013.47, Checking
Account $6,992.03; report accepted as presented.
Communications
-Informational brochure on sturgeon
preservation.
-Burt lake preservation catalog.
-BK confirmed tournament insurance.
Committee Reports
Tournament brochures and posters complete
and approved
Dinner menu of veggie dip, cheese and
crackers, shrimp, roast beef or chicken, and 2 sheet cakes
approved. Meeting will be held April 20th at 7:30 concerning ticket
sales. Currently $550 has been spent on prizes. Motion was made to
purchase $500 of additional prizes from Franks or Northwoods. Motion
was passed and Steve Shafto volunteered to go purchase items. The
prize of charter fishing trip will be open auction item.
Old Business
A copy of Lake Invaders was donated to HBAAA
by Steve and Julie Shafto. Viewing of lake invaders may be held at
R.C. senior center. Jim Schaffer will be invited to speak following
showing. Spending of up to $250 was approved to arrange speaker and
refreshments. A mid-week evening in May will be scheduled depending
on availability.
Steelhead plant has been delayed despite
good river conditions, due to slow growth rate of fish in the
hatchery. S. Shafto continues to head up communications with MDNRE.
HBAAA board has agreed not to renew
membership to Rogers City Chamber of Commerce. Due to the fact the
club cannot maintain membership to all Chambers in our operating
area, it is unfair to only join Rogers City.
New Business
NOAA habitat restoration project request
cooperation getting support in obtaining grant funding.
Nautical festival has requested HBAAA to
operate fish pond during festival. Board approved, but will not
include fish cleaning.
Mackinaw Outfitters fish pond event will be
held for 2 days in May. Special meeting will be held to make
arrangements.
Elections
Three board member terms expire this year:
B. Grant, J. Lyon, J. Signorelli re-election or new members needed.
B. Grant announced he is not interested in re-election, although he
will continue his active participation with the club.
J. Shafto announced the club has been
invited to tour sturgeon hatchery. This will be a membership only
event held in June.
Frank Report
Lake Huron Advisory committee met and
discussed SeaGrant workshops. Six year study on brown trout, larger
fish will be planted for three years with a goal of 5% to creel
required to continue program. Chinook cut seems inevitable due to
survival of young. Study of prey base shows prey population has
tripled from 2008 to present.
Adjourned 9:45pm.
HBAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3-3-10
F.
Krist, R. Colona, B. Grant, J. Signorelli, D. Smrchek, D. Bock, W.
Karsten, M. Peters were present.
2-3-10 Minutes – Presented and approved with
corrections from J. Shafto.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account $24.28,
Defense Account $5,956.76, Memorial Account $1,013.47, Checking
Account $8,333.06; report accepted as presented.
Guests
Dave Snow, Executive Director of Rogers City
Chamber of Commerce, addressed group regarding chamber membership
fee. Nonprofit rate went up from $25 to $50. HBAAA is listed on
website as member under sports fishing. In past, membership was
traded. HBAAA on record for helping community and in particular the
port marina in Rogers City. Snow to take proposal of membership
trade back to the Chamber of Commerce Board.
Cheryl Peters, Michigan State University
Extension, Presque Isle County Director, presented partner report
with stories on Great Lake Stewardship project and Toyota water
quality youth projects that highlight HBAAA involvement. County
Commissioners interested in dock repair at Ocqueoc Outdoor Center.
Other donors may be interested in helping with dock replacement.
Community day at Ocqueoc Outdoor Center planned in May – HBAAA
invited. Possible summer sportsman’s day for youth at the camp and
request for HBAAA to do fishing activity. Details TBD.
Ron Dulak, Black Lake Association, proposed
project of $1,800 done by LSSU. Frank proposed equipment is
retained. Experienced locals should be involved in testing
locations. Motion (Colona) to provide budget of $975 to Black Lake
Assoc. Approved (Smrchek, Signorelli).
Communications
-Corrections have been sent to Alpena News
regarding tournament.
-Letter received from RC Marina Harbor
Master approving tournament dates.
Tournament Committee Report
At last meeting, finalized brochures and
posters. All advertisement spaces sold. Promotions sent to printer.
Sponsorship of $500 from PIE&G to support family fun day to
partially cover fish pond.
Banquet Dinner Committee Report
Tickets are printed and ready for selling.
Rogers City senior center is rented, starting at noon. No deposit
req. Contract in hand. Clean up by HBAAA. Cost $210 ($60 lounge,
$115 hall, $35 kitchen warmup). Manzana’s deli and bar also
arranged. Coke product donated. Krist to send letters to sponsors
will go out at end of March to announce speaker and dinner. Equal
amounts on local prizes, still needed. A meeting one week before the
dinner to be scheduled. Jeff Schaeffer from U of M is confirmed as
speaker.
Old Business
Invasive species Film: Lake Invaders. DVD
available, $27. Johnson available to speak after local showing.
Motion approved for HBAAA to buy copy of DVD and donate to PI
District Library after use.
New Business
Steelhead plant, Ocqueoc River this spring.
A plan is needed. Last year’s date was April 16. Early plant could
avoid cormorants. HBAAA asked to keep department aware of icing on
river and lakeshore.
Financial Report (annual full report)
presented by Karsten.
Frank Report
In Lansing, groups submitting questions and
concerns to be presented to candidates. Proposed email response
system for replying to state issues. Bock, Smrchek, and Krist
attended an Alpena Biodiversity meeting and participated in small
group discussions for document being developed between U.S. and
Canada about fisheries, exotics, and agriculture regulations. Inland
advisory committee active. Food web being studied on interior, UM
has mid 1970’s data to compare and is motivated to review research.
Enthusiasm for working with major issues and involving students in
research. Could produce data to improve inland waterway. National
attention possible. Sea Grant to have evening meeting in Alpena,
dates not set, mid to late April. Interest in Asian Carp, growing
concerns. Krist distributed information packet on Silver and Bighead
Carp.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55pm.
Next meeting April 7, 2010, 7:30pm, Ocqueoc
Township Hall.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
2-3-10
B. Grant, J. Signorelli, D. Smrchek, D.
Bock, W. Karsten, J. Lyons, M. Peters were present.
1-6-10 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account
$21.66, Defense Account $5,956.76, Memorial Account $1,013.47,
Checking Account $8,742.81; report accepted as presented. Note. $500
transferred from Defense account to Checking account for coalition
payment.
Communications
Thank you from coalition by Joe Swanchek.
Jeff Schaffer, stomach diet study is
continuing in 2010.
Guest
Brian Wagner, Rogers City Harbormaster,
reported on Davis weather monitor. HBAAA to be listed as primary
sponsor to add club promotion just under $1,000 to replace Oregon
Science equipment. Davis gives a webpage per station. Wagner
proposed a Rogers City Harbor/HBAAA site with a link on the City of
Rogers City website. Real time statistics available 24/7 for the
weather station. Monitor to provide wind speed and direction, rain,
temperature, barometric pressure, wind gusts high and low. Will link
to Davis network of weather stations. To be installed and
functioning before payment required from HBAAA. No more than $1,000
motioned by Smrchek, second by Signorelli; approved.
Tournament
5 donations for big fish secured. Brochures
under development. 5 fish daily limit. 21 advertisements secured and
the 5 big fish sponsors will also have advertisements; totaling 26
advertisements. Family Fun Day scheduled for Saturday. Saturday fish
until 7:00pm, Sunday until 2:00pm. No captains meeting, information
packet. S. Shafto inquired if HBAAA had interest in becoming event
on a new Lake Huron tournament trail. More information needed.
Banquet
Discussed rental hall and menu options.
Rental hall $250 for 12 hours. Senior Center in Rogers City
$19/plate (includes hall). Menu: roast beef, pecan chicken,
redskins, green beans, salad, cake, cheese/ shrimp app. 85 person
minimum. Second option to have Manzana’s cater event- $8.95, same
menu minus shrimp. $300 for shrimp. ($15/ person no hall, $17.50/
with hall) Signorelli motioned for Manzana’s, second by Lyon;
approved.
Old Business
Fish dock at Ocqueoc Outdoor Center. D. Bock
found no used docks. Paquin will donate dock when Detour harbor is
redone. Not to be done until next year.
Invasive Film. DVD soon available. Johnson
can speak after showing, if rent RC senior center, $115 a showing.
lakeinvaders.com. Postponed to next month when cost is set and DVD
available.
New Business
Banquet key note speaker. Sean Brooks of
Homeland Security requested to speak at banquet. B. Grant suggested
speaker present at monthly meeting instead of banquet. J. Shafto to
attempt to get presenter on diet study for banquet speaker, Jeff
Schaeffer.
Rogers City Chamber sent $50 bill for
renewal membership. D. Smrchek requested reciprocating membership
with Chamber. Some members did not want to pursue renewal of Chamber
membership.
S. Shafto informing Sea Grant to hold
meetings in evenings instead of morning/ all day. Seeking
underwriters to help with finance of Sea Grant workshops.
Sponsorship may bring class to our area. Club reaction negative.
Frank Report by Julie. Ciscoe project, no
eggs taken, too late in the season. New nets being constructed in
Alpena. Atlantic project. Platte fish doing well to be planted in Au
Gres. Lake trout mortality from Alpena to Harrisville. Stealhead net
pen to improve acclamation. St. Mary’s creel survey this year, 15
sites. Short $7,000, looking for possible donors. Coho plant cut by
1 million. New lake trout regulations. 10”-28” legal fish, one over
28”.
W. Karsten’s expense report to be handed
out at later meeting when F. Krist and Colonna are present.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05pm.
Next meeting March 3, 2010 at 7:30pm at
Ocqueoc Township Hall.
HBAAA REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
1-6-10
R.
Colonna, D. Bock, B. Karsten, F. Krist, J. Signorelli, M. Peters and
members/guests were present.
12-2-2009
Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s
Report – Savings Account $21.65, Defense Account $6,449.45, Memorial
Account $1012.83, Checking Account $8,619.71; report accepted as
presented.
Communications
Letter read from
DNR Kelly Smith thanking HBAA for their participation and work on
resolving the Mullett Lake issues.
Lake
Superior State University proposal for a student research agreement between LSSU, Black Lake
Association and HBAA approved and signed.
Announcement/Invitation to January 15, 2010 Safeguarding Michigan’s
Natural Resources Roundtable held in Indian River. Frank Krist and
Dave Bock to attend.
Committee
Reports
Fishing
Tournament – Preliminary plans presented. Next tournament meeting
will be held on January 13 at 1:00-pm at Karsten’s Restaurant.
Bill Karsten will be the Treasurer for the Fishing Tournament.
Old Business
Ocqueoc Outdoor
Center Fishing Dock – Dave Bock to contact Walleye Club regarding
availability of old dockage to be recycled for use at Ocqueoc
Outdoor Center.
Mackinaw
Outfitters – Rick Colonna contacted Mackinaw Outfitters and
finalized date of May 1 and 2 for Fish Pond. Mackinaw Outfitters to
cover all costs.
New Business
Rick Colonna presented request by Brian Wagner to support new
weather station at Rogers City Marina. Rick Colonna to solicit
partnership support from civic groups.
Annual Dinner
discussed. Rick Colonna and Joe Signorelli to investigate Rogers
City Senior Center dinner costs and report back.
Invasive Species
Movie – Julie and Steve Shafto suggested the movie be shown
locally. It was moved by D. Bock was seconded by Frank Krist and
carried that Julie and Steve Shafto would investigate local showing
venues and costs.
The Frank Report
Frank reported on
the Coalition and requested a $500 donation be made to support their
efforts. Dave Bock made a motion to approve. It was seconded by
Joe Signorelli and carried.
Meeting
adjourned at 9:45pm.
Next meeting
February 3, 2010 at 7:30pm at the Ocqueoc Township Hall.
HBAAA REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
12-2-09
R.
Colonna, , B. Karsten, F. Krist, J. Lyons, B. Grant, M. Peters and
members/guests were present.
11-4=09 2009
Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s
Report – Savings Account $21.65, Defense Account $6,449.45, Memorial
Account $1012.83, Checking Account $9,383.71; report accepted as
presented.
Communications-None
Committee
Reports -Fishing Tournament Rick Colonna informed HBAAA member that
Dave Smrchek gave a list to him on what has to be completed for the
Tournament. Rick asked if any one wanted to head the Tournament, no
one stepped forward.
Membership –
Membership Drive continues. Rick Colonna contacted and got Cedar
Log & Lumber and The Lighthouse Restaurant to renew their
participation in HBAAA Membership.
Old Business
Lake
Superior State University –Final proposal for student agreement was presented at 12-2 meeting in
general it was approved, need clarification on article 5 & 6. Black
Lake to review with LSSU.
Ocqueoc
Outdoor Center Fishing Dock – Dave Bock to head up efforts and to talk to Cheryl Peters
on requirements. Dave was not present to review.
Onaway Outdoor
Show – Bud Hasse and all members did a great job at the show.
Attendance was down and we had about 50 fish left over. Safety
glass we suggested for people using the pond . Bill Karsten bought
gifts for next year dinner at show.
New Business
Bill Karsten pointed out that the new letter is costing more than
what is coming in on advertizing. It was suggested that we keep news
letter to only 4 pages and adding note to go to web page for other
information.
Mullet Lake
Frank Krist reviewed Mullett Lake meetings.
Rick Colonna told
HBAAA about a weather station that Rogers City harbor would to
install at the harbor. They also would like fund support from HBAAA.
HBAAA would support if the station is up and running.
Mackinaw
outfitters ask HBAAA to run the fish pond at their store next
spring. Rick Colonna to call and get details.
The Frank Report
Frank reviewed
Cisco egg harvest. Harvest was poor do to weather and timing.
Meeting
adjourned at 9:20pm.
Next meeting
January 6, 2010 at 7:30pm at the Ocqueoc Township Hall.
HBAA REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
11-4-09
R. Colonna, D.
Bock, B. Karsten, J. Signorelli, D. Smrchek, F. Krist, J. Lyons, B.
Grant, and members/guests were present.
October 7th,
2009 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s
Report – Savings Account $21.68, Defense Account $6,449.45, Memorial
Account $1012.83, Checking Account $7,108.71; report accepted as
presented.
Communications-None
Committee Reports
-Fishing Tournament - D. Smrchek resigned as tournament
coordinator. 2010 date sent for second weekend in August. Need to
send letter to City Council to confirm date and times.
Membership –
Membership Drive continues. Bill Karsten requested that Rick
Colonna contact Cedar Log & Lumber and The Lighthouse Restaurant to
renew their participation in HBAAA Membership.
Old Business
Lake Superior
State University – Virgil Smith met with LSSU Study to involve eggs
study and food web; total budget is $3,000 for Black Lake and $3000
for HBAAA for a student. Final proposal to be presented at next
meeting.
Ocqueoc
Outdoor Center Fishing Dock – Dave Bock to head up efforts and to talk to Cheryl Peters
on requirements.
Onaway Outdoor
Show – Bud Hasse to coordinate.
Swan River Weir – Final count at weir
4,000+ salmon harvested.
New Business
Mullet Lake –
Representatives from Hammond Bay Area Anglers attended meeting in
Lansing re sport fishing on Mullett Lake. Outcome was positive.
MUCC Coalition –
Frank Krist suggested HBAAA join the MUCC Coalition Inland Waters.
It was moved by Dave Bock, seconded by Joe Signorelli and approved
by the Board.
The Frank Report
Frank reviewed
Huron Advisory meeting details.
Meeting
adjourned at 10:00pm.
Next meeting
December 2, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Ocqueoc Township Hall.
HBAA REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
10-7-09
R.
Colonna, D. Bock, B. Karsten, J. Signorelli, D. Smrchek, F. Krist,
J. Lyons, B. Grant, and members/guests were present.
September 2nd,
2009 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s
Report – Savings Account $21.61, Defense Account $6,437.28, Memorial
Account $1011.16, Checking Account $7,092.27; report accepted as
presented.
Communications-B. Karsten and J. Lyons attended the Sturgeon
Forever Dinner on September 11, 2009. Not many prizes were won by
HBAAA.
Kiwanis Club
repaid $2,000 of the loan for new The Fish Shack trailer.
Onaway Outdoor
Show - Fish Pond will be reworked at 9:00am on Wednesday, October 14th
at TLC Ranch.
Brown Trout were
planted at the Rogers City Marina on October 1st and 5th.
Approximately 4,600 ten to eleven inch fish were planted.
Swan River Weir – A trip is being
planned. Julie and Steve Shafto will coordinate and communicate
details.
Committee
Reports
Fishing
Tournament - D. Smrchek requested that the tournament date be moved
and that it be a two day event. A motion was made in support by D.
Bock, seconded by J. Signorelli and passed. Follow up meetings will
take place at a later date.
Membership –
Membership Drive continues. Several new members have signed up.
Old Business
Lake Superior
State University – The next meeting involving LSSU will be held at
the Black Lake Assn. meeting on October 12th at 7:30pm.
How to best support LSSU will be discussed.
Ocqueoc
Outdoor Center Fishing Dock – Not discussed. .
The Frank Report
Bad news from the
DNR, they will be losing staffing. Kurt Newman is leaving.
Lake trout
harvest is close to limit. A proposal may be made to limit size and
catch requirements.
Smelt
populations are increasing. There may be a need for new funding to
keep the coalition going. Frank will attend coalition meeting to
discuss future actions.
Meeting
adjourned at 10:00pm.
Next meeting
November 4th at 7:00pm at the Ocqueoc Township Hall.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
9-2-09
R. Colonna, D. Bock, B. Karsten, J.
Signorelli, F. Krist, J. Lyons, B. Grant, M. Peters and
members/guests were present.
July and August, 2009 Minutes – Presented and approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account $21.61,
Defense Account $6,437.28, Memorial Account $981.16, Checking
Account $7,334.22; report accepted as presented.
Communications
Received letter of appreciation from Huron
Pines for membership renewal.
Announced Sturgeon Forever Dinner on
September 11, 2009. HBAAA to donate $200 and B. Karsten and J.
Lyons will attend.
Committee Reports
Fishing Tournament – B. Karsten and B. Grant
raised the question of how money was tracked for the Tournament.
Need better accounting processes and procedures. R. Colonna to
follow up w/D. Smrchek.
Membership – Membership Drive continues.
Several ideas were presented on how to get people to sign up. Each
member was given knives to use as an incentive to sign up for
two-years.
Old Business
Lake Superior State University – HBAA will
work with Black Lake Assn. to establish fund for LSSU. D. Bock to
contact Blake Lake Homeowners Assn. re: date for LSSU to attend
their meeting.
Nautical Festival – Fish Pond was a big
success. We need to work closer with Kiwanis to coordinate
efforts.
New Business
HBAA Volunteers needed to work one hour on
September 17, 2009 at Ocqueoc Outdoor Center with St. John’s
Lutheran School students to show how to tie night crawler harnesses
and spinners.
HBAA Volunteers worked with Julie to collect
samples/data from fish caught during The Fat Hogs Fishing Tournament
(to be processed by DNR). Thanks to all who participated.
Ocqueoc Outdoor Center Fishing Dock – HBAA
to investigate construction of a new fishing dock at the Ocqueoc
Outdoor Center.
The Frank Report
F. Krist attended annual tribal meeting and
discussed concerns about Black Lake sturgeon and nets for smelt
harvesting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.
Next meeting October 7th at
7:00pm at the Ocqueoc Township Hall.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
8-5- 09
R.
Colonna, D. Bock, B. Karsten, D. Smrchek, J. Signorelli, F. Krist,
J. Lyons, B. Grant, M. Peters and members/guests were present.
Minutes were presented orally but not
approved. Official minutes to be presented at the September
meeting.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account
$21.57, Defense Account $6,437.28, Memorial Account 881.16, Checking
Account $7,185.22; report accepted as presented.
Communications – It was moved by J.
Signorelli, seconded by D. Bock to renew membership in Huron Pines
for $100.00. Motion carried.
Email from Mike O’Connor (HBAA member) in
support of establishing an endowment at Lakes Superior State
University including a contribution from the O’Connors and annual
pledge of $50 in support.
A story appeared in the Onaway Outlook on
Hooked on Fishing. Hooked on Fishing will also be featured on
Michigan Out-of-Doors to air on August 6, 2009.
A note of appreciation from the Black Lake
Association was read.
A letter from Beach Hall expressing his
appreciation on behalf of Rogers City for moving the fishing
tournament to Rogers City.
Committee Reports
Fishing Tournament – D. Smrchek reported on
the July 25th Tournament. 7 boats participated. Fishing
Pond was a great success. Rain dampened the Pig Roast. Overall
consensus was positive. Financial Report to be published in the
newsletter.
Old Business
Thomas Coates from Lake Superior State
University presented three options for Hammond Bay Anglers to
consider for providing funds to help the Foundation.
Option 1 - $25,000 to Establish an Endowment
Option 2 – Combine Annual Support with
building towards an Endowment
Example: Donate
annually $5,000 - $1,000 would be allocated to immediate support
with $4,000 earmarked toward building an endowment.
Option 3 – Establish a Fund
Host an annual fund
raising event with proceeds donated to a fund a Lake Superior State
University.
The Board decided to review details and
bring forth a plan of support at a special meeting.
New Business
Filing to renew non-profit status with the
State of Michigan is required. R. Colonna will fill out and give to
B. Karsten for submission. Filing fee of $20.00 due October 1,
2009.
B. Karsten reviewed the revised bond
requirements for HBAA for D. Smrchek and B. Karsten at a cost of
$220 for three-year coverage.
The Frank Report
F. Krist explained that five billion
dollars has been allocated to Great Lakes Projects. 5 million to be
expended this year.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40pm.
Next meeting September at 7:00pm at the
Ocqueoc Township Hall.
HBAA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
7 - 1 - 09
R.
Colonna, D. Bock, B. Karsten, D. Smrchek, J. Signorelli, F. Krist,
J. Lyons, B. Grant and members/guests were present.
Minutes from June were read and accepted.
Treasurer’s Report – Savings Account
$21.57, Defense Account $6,425.27, Memorial Account 610.30, Checking
Account $7,255.71; report accepted as presented.
Communications – The newsletter of the Burk
Lake Preservation Association was made available to anyone
interested and it was announced that their tenth annual meeting was
taking place on July 11, 2009 with a nature walk at Seven Springs on
July 10th.
Committee Reports
Fishing Tournament – D. Smrchek reviewed the
new tournament schedule and updated the board on costs and number of
entries.
Old Business
A discussion on support of Lake Sate
University took place. No action taken. R. Colonna to invite LSU
to come to meeting and make a presentation on programs/needs.
Elections – Officers appointed were R.
Colonna, President, D. Bock, Vice President and M. Peters,
Secretary.
Presque Isle County Fair and Outdoor Center
Activities were reviewed. R. Colonna thanked all who helped to make
them successful.
Hooked on Fishing – M. Peters presented
costs of program rods and reels ($429.95).
Membership – It was decided to have a
2-year membership drive with a knife given as an incentive with a
2-year membership commitment. It was voted and passed to pay for
knives.
New Business – A discussion about the
newsletters and associated costs took place. A decision was made
to decrease quantities printed to 150. R. Colonna requested that
HBAA collect email addresses of members who would prefer to receive
newsletter via email, further saving on mailing costs.
The Frank Report
F. Krist attended the Lake Huron Citizens
Advisory meeting and reported on Cisco and Whitefish conditions in
Lake Huron.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00pm.
Next meeting Wed., August 5th at
7:30pm at Ocqueoc Township Hall. September meeting scheduled for
September 2nd (same time and place).
HBAAA
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE
3, 2009
R.
Colonna, D. Bock, B. Karsten, D. Smrchek, J. Signorelli, F. Krist,
and members/ guests were present.
Secretary’s Minutes from May were read and
accepted.
TREASURERS REPORT: Savings Account $21.57,
Defense Account $6,425.27, Memorial Account $460.30, Checking
Account $7,407.78, accepted as read. B. Karsten presented financial
report for the 2009 Banquet which resulted in a net profit of
$2,183.78.
B. Karsten proposed a free membership for Ken
King in appreciation for his participation at the 2009 Banquet.
Approval granted.
B. Karsten presented bonding requirements and
$220 total cost for new $25,000 bond for two board members for 3
years. Motion by J. Signorelli, second by D. Bock. Motion
carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FISHING TOURNAMENT: D. Smrchek gave an update
on the status of the Fishing Tournament including a financial
report. The cost of the fish for the fish pond will come out of
Tournament proceeds.
COMMUNICATIONS: No Update.
OLD BUSINESS
HATCHERY TOUR ATLANTIC SALMON: 20+ members
enjoyed the Hatchery Tour and Lunch in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday
May 15, 2009. J. Shafto read a report that will be published in the
Presque Isle Advance and in the HBAAA Newsletter and posted on the
HBAAA website. It was discussed at the meeting that the HBAAA would
like to learn how HBAAA can help Lake State University in their fish
tagging operations or other means of support. J. Shafto to follow
up on.
STOMACH CONTENT SURVEY: Going well with over
150 samples collected for delivery to the DNR.
HOOKED ON FISHING: M. Peters gave a report on
Hooked on Fishing activities and request for 35 new fishing poles.
He has already been give (HBAAA) approval to spend up to $500 to
purchase new poles.
NEW BUSINESS
ELECTIONS: Nominees for three open positions
were: R. Colonna, D. Bock, M. Peters and S. Shafto. Ballots cast
and the following were elected: R. Colonna, D. Bock and M. Peters.
Officers to be appointed at July meeting.
MEMBERSHIP: S. Shafto recommended a
Membership Drive and a meeting will be held on June 10th
at noon to discuss ways to increase membership.
CREEL CENSUS: S. Shafto reported that DNR
creel census requirements are too detailed and time consuming for
club members to participate in. Other means of creel census will be
looked into.
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY FAIR: R. Colonna
discussed the dates and time of the Presque Isle County Fair and the
staffing requirements for the fish pond and requested $250 to be
donated to the Fair. Financial support was approved. R. Colonna to
follow up with members to work pond.
THE FRANK REPORT: F. Krist discussed findings
of Lake Trout eating salmon fry planted in Swan Bay. Also reviewed
was partnership application with Great Lakes stewardship
initiative. HBAAA will be a supporter , but no money will be given
at this time.
Meeting Adjourned 10:00p.m.
Next meetings Wed. 7-1-09 and 8-5-09 at
7:30p.m. Ocqueoc Township Hall
HBAAA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 6,
2009
Colonna, D. Bock, Karsten, M. Bock, Lyon, Grant and Guests were
present.
GUEST SPEAKER: Tathy Arkwood part of GET
HOOKED ON FISHING AND NOT DRUGS is looking for some financial help
to keep this program going again this year. In 2007 27 students
attended and 54 students in 2008. Some rods and tackle boxes still
remain from last year and a count will be made to determine how many
will be needed for this year. Motion by Lyon to provide up to
$500.00 for this years program and 2nd. by D. Bock,
Motion carried.
Secretary’s Minutes from April accepted as
read with corrections , Ron Dulak to be added to Black Lake Fishery
info and that every 3 years a creel census is done on the Ocqueoc
River.
TREASURERS REPORT: Savings Account $21.57,
Defense Account $6425.27, Memorial Account $460.30, Checking Account
$7006.31, accepted as read. Approximately $2359.31 profit at Banquet
and an updated report will be given at a later meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS: Received $35.00 bill from BK
Insurance for Tournament and will be given to Tournament Director
for payment. Letter will be sent to advertisers to raise advertising
fee to $95.00 from $84.00.
HATCHERY TOUR ATLANTIC SALMON: Approximately
16 members will go to Sault Ste. Marie on Friday May 15, 2009 from
10:00-Noon. Carpooling or individual cars will be going.
JULIE SHAFTO has bags for samples of fish
stomachs, vertebrae and adipose. Julie will also be writing an
article for the PI Advance.
CORMORANT CONTROL: Steve would like to thank
everyone who worked and for making this a great success. Thank you
Steve!
ELECTIONS: Motion by D. Bock to hold elections
at JUNE MEETING, 2nd. by Jack Lyon, Motion carried.
BLACK LAKE FISHERY COMMITTEE: Only 2 boats
fishing South end of lake for Walleye Opening Season. Received
raffle license and Banquet will be 7-18-09 at the UAW. Tickets will
be $25.00 per person and raffle tickets will cost $2.00 each or 6
for $10.00. Dinner will have two entrée’s N.Y. Strip or Chicken
Breast.
Frank and Theresa went to Sarnia for 2 days
and met with biologists and commercial fisherman concerning changes
to improve Lake Huron Fishery. Frank suggested trap nets and no
interest was shown. Canada’s prime interest is in commercial
fishing and lack of interest in Lake Trout.
FAT HOGS TOURNAMENT in September and LIONS
TOURNAMENT in early July to be discussed at next meeting. Discussion
of doing a diet study of fish caught.
Meeting Adjourned 9:30p.m. Next meetings Wed.
6-3-09 and 7-1-09 at 7:30p.m. Ocqueoc Township Hall
HBAAA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL
1, 2009
D. Bock, Karsten, Signorelli, Grant, M. Bock,
Lyon, Krist AND Guests were present.
Secretary’s minutes accepted as read.
TREASURERS REPORT: Savings Account $21.53,
Defense Account $6413.41, Memorial Account $459.45, Checking Account
$5015.36. Accepted as read.
COMMUNICATIONS: Note from Florence Stanton
thanking us for all the work we have been doing.
Received donation of $100 savings bond from
Huron National for our banquet.
Burt Lake Preservation is having a plant sale.
STURGEON FOR TOMORROW IS SCHEDULING RIVER
PATROLS from 4-26-09 to 6-3-09. If you are interested please call
1-231-625-2776.
BANQUET UPDATE: Pre Banquet Meeting 4-22-09 at
7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sent to advertisers.
STEELHEAD FISH PLANT: Letters have been sent
out to residents and law enforcement. Protocol for Cormorant
Control will be followed to the letter. Scarecrow and boat and noise
makers will be used only if necessary. Documentation is a very
important part of this process and members will be working in three
shifts. Any boats used must have PFD and any other necessary safety
devices aboard.
THANK YOU Steve for all your hard work.
Joe purchased screamers and bangers at a cost
of $45 a hundred and another launcher. Motion to reimburse Joe $172
for merchandise and shipping by Krist and 2nd. by Lyon,
Motion carried.
BLACK LAKE FISHERY: Virgil Smith and Ralph
Stedman installed 3 temperature probes at three locations in the
Rainy River. Discussion with DNR/DEQ concerning beaver dam
removal. Have been advised to do analysis of food chain in Black
Lake. Annual Banquet at UAW 7-18-09. Selling Raffle tickets for
Kayak, Gas Grill and $100 gift certificate Tom’s Market. New By
Law’s are being written at this time.
ELECTION AT JUNE MEETING 3 TERMS ARE UP IN
JUNE 2009. Rick Colonna, Dave Bock and Marianne Bock.
NEW BUSINESS: Julie brought information on
tour of Lake Superior State Aquatic Lab for Atlantic Salmon in
Sault Ste Marie. Possible date of 5-7-09 was suggested and will be
looked into to see if available.
SALMON RETURNS: Rogers City 2007 reported 1400
salmon and 2119 in 2008. Alpena South was nonexistent. Natural
reproduction is increasing in this part of the lake. New Lamprey
treatments are being used at this time. DNR does not do a Creel
Census on the Ocqueoc River. Since 1996 we have only had a $1.00
increase in license fees and due to the poor economic times in the
state of Michigan money is not available for research and funding of
our Natural Resources which includes hatcheries and fish plants.
Meeting Adjourned 9:20 p.m. Next Meetings will
be Wednesday 5-6-09 & 6-3-09 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocqueoc Township
Hall.
HBAAA REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 4, 2009
Colonna, D. Bock, Smrchek,
Karsten, M. Bock, Signorelli, Grant, Krist and Guests were present.
Secretary’s minutes accepted
with addition to minutes to read $150.00 to purchase items for
banquet from Adrian’s, Parrott’s, Dry Dock and Mackinaw Outfitters.
TREASURERS REPORT: Savings
Account $21.53, Defense Account $5413.41, Memorial Account $459.45,
Checking Account $5484.43. Accepted as read.
COMMUNICATIONS: THE DOG ATE THE
CHECK. Rick’s dog Mocha ate the refund check from the state lottery
so either a reissue check by the state would be looked into or Rick
will replace the check.
GUEST SPEAKER: Charlie Lyons
spoke to us on behalf of the Ocqueoc Watershed Habitat Restoration
Project with help of funding from Wolverine Power and help with
money and labor from the Presque Isle County Road Commission and
design and permit Huron Pines. Sites would be according to
priority.
Curtis Road Crossing, Spens Rd.
Fish Crossing, Peltz Rd. and Little Ocqueoc Silver Creek Super
Project.
TOURNAMENT UPDATE: All Ads
sold and brochure went to the printers today. Rogers City Council
approved HBAAA using Band Shell, and Harbor during the Tournament.
Friday will be Media Day and set up for the tournament. Will ask
Power Squadron if they would do some boat inspections and set up a
booth. Fish pond will be set up as requested by some city
businesses. We hope to have 4H and Black Lake educational displays
set up . We hope to make this a family day at the harbor with things
to interest both adults and children and keep them in the Harbor
area.
Place Mat advertising will be
done this year and advertising on Chamber Website and Mackinaw
Outfitters Website.
BANQUET TICKETS will be sold at
$30.00 each and limited to 120 tickets for Prime Rib Buffet. Motion
by Smrchek and 2nd. By D. Bock, Motion carried. Gift
collection lists for banquet handed out by Frank.
WEBSITE:
www.hbanglers.com will be maintained by Rick Colonna
and cost up to $155.00 . Motion to approve $155 by Smrchek and 2nd.
By Grant, Motion carried.
OCQUEOC RIVER PLANT US 23:
Cormorants will be problem need volunteers to help with control.
This must be done by the book and follow guidelines. Motion by
Signorelli to buy more screamers for $100 and 2nd. By
Smrchek, Motion carried.
TREASURERS REPORT for 2008 was
given to board members, Motion to raise advertising fee to $95.00 by
Signorelli and 2ns, by D. Bock, Motion carried.
ELECTIONS IN JUNE, Meeting
adjourned 9:30 p.m. Next Meetings Wed, 4-1-09 & 5-6-09 at 7:30 pm at
the Ocqueoc Township Hall.
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