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Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Darren St. Ledger at dst.ledger@hotmail.com We are looking for ideas to update the website (still….)

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The general club meeting is set for Thursday February 12th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

The banquet is Saturday February 7th at Mama Mia’s. This is the same location as the last 2 years. The address is 1403 S. Commerce Road Wolverine Lake, MI 48390. The phone number is 248-624-2648. Cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m..

Thank you to everyone who helped at this year’s fishing show. Although attendance was down, it still was a good fundraiser!

Make sure to update your B.A.S.S. membership. Bring your boat insurance to the meeting. If you want to make any rule changes, this must be brought up in the next 2 meetings. We will vote on the rules at the April meeting.

This is the time of year to recruit new members. We are looking for boaters only. If there is an interested rider, he will be on a waiting list. A new member has to attend 2 club functions. The vote takes place at the next general club meeting. 3 no votes will exclude membership.

Looking for a volunteer for a club photographer. You would take pictures at club events.

Darren St. Ledger is our sponsorship director. Please give him ideas to solicit for cash or prizes. This could be for the trout pond or any other event.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Darren St. Ledger at dst.ledger@hotmail.com We are looking for ideas to update the website.

The February executive meeting this month is Monday February 23th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples. We might change the meetings to Tuesday.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

Bring your surplus plastic baits. We will use for a giveaway at the trout pond.　

The general club meeting is set for Thursday December 18th at 6:30 p.m.. Note the meeting changes! Don’t eat dinner. We will provide pizza, pop, desert, etc. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

The $60 dues annual dues are late. A late fee of $10 will apply. If you don’t pay by the end of the year, you must be revoted into the club. You can mail be at 1179 Beach Drive Lake Orion, MI 48360

The Ultimate Fishing Show is January 8th - January 11th. Make sure to put this in your calendar. This show is our fundraiser. This is why we can offer the many perks our members receive. Make sure you attend!

Darren St. Ledger is our sponsorship director. Please give him ideas to solicit for cash or prizes. This could be for the trout pond or any other event.

The elections are at the December general meeting. Please make nominations at the December meeting.

The banquet directors are Bill Head and Tim McCafferty. We need to choose a date for the event.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The December executive meeting this month is Monday December 29th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

　Bring your surplus plastic baits. We will use for a giveaway at the trout pond.

The federation won a Toyota Tundra due to the largest increase in state membership. You can now buy a tow vehicle to go with the Skeeter boat for sale! More details as they are available.

The general club meeting is set for Thursday October 9th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

If you are interested in the 2009 tournament director position, please apply to Dave Fogleman. Bring lake suggestions for next year’s tournament.

The $60 dues need to be paid by the November general meeting. A late fee of $10 will apply. If you don’t pay by the end of the year, you must be revoted into the club.

Bring your new club shirt to the meeting. We will have patches sewn and Lunch Money Lures embroidered onto the shirt.

Darren St. Ledger is our sponsorship director. Please give him ideas to solicit for cash or prizes. This could be for the trout pond or any other event.

We need to plan for next year. Nominations for the board need to be made. The elections are at the December general meeting. We need a banquet director and choose a date. We need to decide about the January general meeting date.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The October executive meeting this month is Monday October 27th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative! 　

The general club meeting is set for Thursday September 11th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

Congratulations to Jason Hurst and Kirk Simpson! They qualified for the 12 man team on Lake Charlevoix. They will advance to next August’s Northern Division Championship on Lake St. Clair.

Our last tournament of the year is the Harry Hoffman Memorial Classic. Date and lake to be determined. There are 2 divisions - contestants and judges. The contestants are the top ten finishers and anyone winning a tournament who does not finish in the top ten. The judges are the next level of top finishers. If a contestant can not fish, his spot is not replaced unless there are less than 10 boats. The typical pairing is for the top angler to fish with the last qualifying judge, second place angler to fish with the second to last qualifying judge and so forth. The pairings can be changed to accommodate for boats. The contestants fish for 2/3 of the pot. The judges are fishing for 1/3 of the pot. Every spot receives a check. There is no rider’s fee. The contestants have complete control of the boat for the entire tournament. The lake is not revealed until morning breakfast. This is done so nobody can pre-fish. The lake should not be a lake we fished as a club that year. The philosophy is for the angler to demonstrate his fishing skills. The tournament director will provide a map for every boat. You must fish a minimum of 3 tournaments to be eligible to fish the classic.

We need to discuss lake selection for the Harry Hoffman Memorial Classic. Should big water be off limits? There is no rider’s fee. This can be very expensive for boat owner with today’s gas prices. An offshoot is distance. Should we restrict how far away the lake can be?

Is Walpole island open or closed for the September 14th Lower Detroit tournament?

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

This year’s MBI tournament is on Lake St. Clair on Sunday September 21st. Four 2 man teams will participate from each club. The top 8 from last year’s results are eligible. Let Dave Fogleman know if you plan to fish.　

The September executive meeting this month is Monday September 29th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday August 14th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

We will be paying for 2 tournaments at the August meeting. September 7th is the Lake St. Clair pick tournament. September 14th is the Lower Detroit pick tournament. You must pay by the meeting to fish! If you can’t make the meeting, have another member pay for you.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The 2008 State Championship is August 22nd & 23rd. Mandatory meeting 6:00 p.m. on August 21st. The event is on Lake Charlevoix this year.

The August executive meeting this month is Monday August 25th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday June 12th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

We will be paying for 2 tournaments at the June meeting. June 22nd is the Lobdell Lake draw tournament. July 13th is the Gun Lake pick tournament. You must pay by the meeting to fish! If you can’t make the meeting, have another member pay for you.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

Looking for boaters for the PVA tournament Saturday June 14th at Kent Lake. There is no entry fee for boaters - including park fees. There are family activities and a pig roast after the tournament.

We need boaters for the kids’ club. The 2nd tournament is Thursday June 26th on Long Lake 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.. Let Chris Cucksey or Paul Fletcher know if you can help.

The 2008 State Championship is August 21st & 22nd. Mandatory meeting 6:00 p.m. on August 20th. The event is on Lake Charlevoix this year.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday May 8th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

We will be paying for 2 tournaments at the May meeting. May 18th is the Orchard Lake golden rule draw tournament. June 8th is the Ford Lake tournament. This will be a team event. You must pay by the meeting to fish! If you can’t make the meeting, have another member pay for you.

Bring your boat insurance and bass cards for the tournament committee. Check your expiration date for your bass membership. Call B.A.S.S. if there are any problems at 877-BASS-USA.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

We will reviewed and voted on the rules at the April general meeting. Check the website for the complete rules. One change regarded low tournament participation. If there are fewer than 7 boats, the tournament is cancelled. The first cancelled tournament can be rescheduled for another lake on the same day. Any other tournaments would not be held. Another rule change was you can’t cull a dead fish - a dying fish can be culled.

Looking for boaters for the PVA tournament Saturday June 14th at Kent Lake. There is no entry fee for boaters - including park fees. There are family activities and a pig roast after the tournament.

We need boaters for the kids’ club. The 1st tournament is June 7th on Pontiac Lake. Let Chris Cucksey or Paul Fletcher know if you can help.

The 2008 State Championship is August 21st & 22nd. Mandatory meeting 6:00 p.m. on August 20th. The event is on Lake Charlevoix this year.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday April 10th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

We will review all rules and vote on the rules at the April general meeting. There was a discussion regarding low tournament participation. There could be a proposal at this meeting to cancel a tournament if there are fewer than 7 boats. The first cancelled tournament can be rescheduled for another lake. Any other tournaments would not be held.

Bring your boat insurance and bass cards for the tournament committee. Check your expiration date for your bass membership. Call B.A.S.S. if there are any problems at 877-BASS-USA.

Looking for boaters for the PVA tournament Saturday June 14th at Kent Lake. There is no entry fee for boaters - including park fees. There are family activities and a pig roast after the tournament.

The 2008 State Championship is August 21st & 22nd. Mandatory meeting 6:00 p.m. on August 20th. The event is on Lake Charlevoix this year.

We need to discuss if we want to fish this year’s MBI tournament. This year’s MBI tournament is on Lake St. Clair on Sunday September 21st.

The April executive meeting this month is Monday April 28th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday March 13th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ building.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s banquet a success. I know everybody had a good time!

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

If you are interested in changing any of the tournament rules, it must be raised at the March general meeting. We will review all rules and vote on the rules at the April general meeting.

Bring your boat insurance and bass cards for the tournament committee. Check your expiration date for your bass membership.

The 2008 State Championship is August 21st & 22nd. Mandatory meeting 6:00 p.m. on August 20th. The event is on Lake Charlevoix this year.

We need to discuss if we want to fish this year’s MBI tournament. This year’s event is on Lake St. Clair on Sunday September 21st. The mandatory meeting is March 16th 2:00 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops. We need one member to attend.

The March executive meeting this month is Monday March 31st 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

The upcoming presidents’ meeting is 1:00 p.m. March 30th at the Patterson UAW hall in Lansing, MI.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

1. Presidents’ Meeting Sunday March 30th 1:00 p.m. Patterson Hall Lansing, MI.

The general club meeting is set for Thursday February 7th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Bass Pro Shops. The meeting is one week earlier due to Valentine’s day.

Thank you to everyone who worked at The Ultimate Fishing Show at the Rock Financial Showplace.

Another requirement with Showspan is to pass out flyers for the February Outdoorama. We will receive free passes for Outdoorama. Please pickup and distribute the flyers.

Bill Head is the banquet director. The banquet is Saturday February 9th at Mama Mia Ristorante 1403 S. Commerce Road Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 248-624-2648. This is the same location as last year. Cocktail hour starts at 6:30 p.m. There is a cash bar. Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. Awards immediately following dinner. There is a map on the website.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The February executive meeting this month is Monday February 25th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

The upcoming presidents’ meeting is 1:00 p.m. February 10th at the Novi Gander Mountain. The date was changed due to a conflict with the Super bowl.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday January 3rd at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI. The meeting is one week earlier due to the fishing show the following week. The February meeting will take place at another location. We will advise as soon as we get a room confirmation.

Make plans to work The Ultimate Fishing Show at the Rock Financial Showplace. The show is from Thursday January 10th - Sunday January 13th. The most important functions are the setup on Wednesday and Thursday, and the tear down on Sunday evening. Plan to take a day off work to help! This important fundraiser separates our club from all others! Darren St. Ledger is coordinating the schedule. Contact him at dst.ledger@hotmail.com to schedule your time.

The passes for the show will be at the meeting. Pick up the show flyers. Please distribute them at all appropriate locations. Another requirement with Showspan is to pass out flyers for the February Outdoorama. We will receive free passes for Outdoorama.

The results of the December board elections are: Dave Fogleman, president, Bill Head, vice-president, Darren St. Ledger, secretary, and Jay Berwick, treasurer. The 2 other board positions were Chris Cucksey and Hank Montney.

Bill Head is the banquet director. He provide more information for the upcoming event. Expect the banquet to be held mid February.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The January executive meeting this month is Monday January 28th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

The upcoming presidents’ meeting is 1:00 p.m. February 10th at the Novi Gander Mountain. The date was changed due to a conflict with the Super bowl.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday December 13th at 7:00 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI. Note the early start time - we will provide food and drinks for dinner.

The January meeting will be held a week early due to the boat show. The meeting is at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building on Thursday January 3rd at 7:30 p.m..

We need to plan for next year. We need nominations for the board. The elections will be held at the December meeting We need a banquet director and committee. Please advise if you have any suggestions for date and location.

Annual dues will remain at $60.00. They are past due. Please pay at the meeting or mail to my house at 1179 Beach Drive Lake Orion, MI 48360.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday November 8th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

Terry Melvin was appointed the 2008 tournament director. He is looking for lake suggestions and rule changes. This allows time for discussion before voting on the rules at the April meeting.

Annual dues will remain at $60.00. They are due by the November meeting. We need to pay our state Federation dues at the December meeting.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The November executive meeting this month is Monday November 26th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

We need to have a little clinic on the drop shot rig. This is an effective way to catch fish.

The December Presidents’ meeting is at the Novi Gander Mountain on December 2nd at 1:00 p.m.

The general club meeting is set for Thursday October 11th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

We need to plan for next year. We need a tournament director. Contact Dave Fogleman immediately if you are interested. Tell him why you should be director, and your plans to run the tournaments effectively. Dave will select the director at the October meeting. Permits can be pulled starting November 1st. We want the tournament committee assembled and choosing lakes before November. If you have any lake suggestions, please bring them to the meeting.

Annual dues will remain at $60.00. They are due by the November meeting. We need to pay our state Federation dues at the December meeting.

We need nominations for the board. The elections will be held at the December meeting.

We need a banquet director and committee. Please advise if you have any suggestions for date and location.

Our website address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The October executive meeting this month is Monday October 29th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

We need to have a little clinic on the drop shot rig. This is an effective way to catch fish.

Paul Sacks is starting the Saturday Shiver tournaments on October 6th. This will be held every Saturday at Harley Ensign 7:00 am weather permitting. $40 per boat which includes $5 big bass. NBAA rules apply.

The general club meeting is set for Thursday September 13th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

We will be signing up for the September 23rd Union Lake tournament. This is the last regular tournament of the year. You must either pay at the meeting, whether in person or making arrangements.

The Harry Hoffman Memorial Classic is Sunday October 7th. You must fish 3 tournaments to qualify. The lake is not announced until breakfast. The intent is give all the contestants an equal shot, and to apply your fishing skills. The top ten anglers for this year’s tournaments and anyone winning a tournament not in the top ten are the contestants. The judges’ division is filled from the next highest place from the year end standings until all slots are filled. The contestants have full control of the boat all day. There is no rider fee for this tournament. Everyone fishing will receive money. The pot is determined by the number of angler entries ($10 of your tournament fee go to the classic pot). The contestants fish for 2/3 of the pot, and the judges fish for 1/3 of the pot. Bill Head will contact you with your pairing and the breakfast location.

The kids’ last tournament is Saturday September 15th on Cass Lake. Time is from 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m.. Picnic following fishing. We need boaters! Contact Chris Cucksey or Paul Sacks.

Our club had some excellent results at this year’s state championship. Mike Nolan finished in 3rd place with 33.73 lb.'s.! Russ Fogleman was the day 1 leader with 20.05 lb.'s. Dave Fogleman caught day 1 big bass with a 6.24 lb. lunker!

This year’s MBI tournament is Sunday September 16th on Cass Lake. Our top 8 fisherman from last year are eligible to fish. We need to make a roster that is due by September 10th.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The September executive meeting this month is Monday September 24th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

We need to have a little clinic on the drop shot rig. This is an effective way to catch fish.

The general club meeting is set for Thursday August 9th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

We will be signing up for the September 9th Belleville Lake tournament. The national roster is online. You must be a member of B.A.S.S. Some B.A.S.S memberships are due for renewal. You must have resolved before you can fish. If you have any problems, contact B.A.S.S. at 877-227-7872.

Good luck to everyone fishing this year’s state championship. The mandatory tournament is Thursday August 23rd. Fishing the 24th & 25th.

This year’s MBI tournament is Sunday September 16th on Cass Lake. Our top 8 fisherman from last year are eligible to fish. We need to make a roster that is due by September 10th.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The August executive meeting this month is Monday August 27th 7:00 p.m. at Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday July 12th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

We will be signing up for the August 12th Lake St. tournament. You need to bring boat insurance. The national roster is online. You must be a member of B.A.S.S. If you have any problems, contact B.A.S.S. at 877-227-7872.

Our club hosted the Junior State Championship July 1st on Kent Lake. Thank you to all the volunteers.

The state federation attempted to sell an 18’ Skeeter with 115 hp Yamaha motor. No offers were made. Freeway Sports is selling the boat. The federation will receive $16,000.00 after the boat is sold. The federation is offering an incentive if a club sells the boat for over $16,000.00. The club would receive the difference! This is a good opportunity to buy a boat at a discount, and raise money for our club! The buyer must pay prep and sales tax. Contact Paul Sacks with any details.

The state championship eligibility has changed. Any member of a federation club may fish!

We need to get a list of all anglers planning to fish this year. The mandatory tournament is Thursday August 23rd. Fishing the 24th & 25th. You must notify Mike Nolan no later than the July meeting to fish. The entry fee is $100.00. This includes the tournament, Thursday night’s dinner, and Friday afternoon picnic.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday June 14th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

We will be signing up for the June 24th St. Detroit River and July 15th Secord Lake tournaments. You need to bring boat insurance. The national roster is online. You must be a member of B.A.S.S. If you have any problems, contact B.A.S.S. at 877-227-7872.

The club will pay for the July 14th Saturday night hotel stay for Secord Lake at Cedar Avenue Inn. You must make reservations at 800-426-4504.

We are looking for a junior club tournament director. Everything should be set. You will need to run the 4 tournaments. Chris Cucksey and Paul Fletcher can not help this year due to work schedule conflicts. The 1st junior tournament is June 23rd on Kent Lake from 9:00 am - 1:00 p.m.. There will be a picnic after fishing.

Our club is hosting the Junior State Championship July 1st on Kent Lake. We are looking for volunteers and a few boats.

You can buy your Canadian and Walpole island licenses. The federal government rescinded the ban on interstate transfer of live fish on May 4th. We can now legally fish the whole lake!

The state championship eligibility has changed. Any member of a federation club may fish!

We need to get a list of all anglers planning to fish this year. The mandatory tournament is Thursday August 23rd. Fishing the 24th & 25th.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday April 12th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

We will be signing up for the May 6th Kent Lake tournament. You need to bring boat insurance. The national roster is online. You must be a member of B.A.S.S. If you have any problems, contact B.A.S.S. at 877-227-7872.

We discussed proposed rules at the March general meeting. We will vote on the 2007 rules at the April general meeting. The major proposed change is with a 2 point increment scoring system. I.e. 1st 100 points, 2nd 98 points, 3rd 96 points, etc. A skunk is still 15 points.

We are looking for a junior club tournament director. Everything should be set. You will need to run the 4 tournaments. Chris Cucksey and Paul Fletcher can not help this year due to work schedule conflicts. Our club is hosting the Junior State Championship July 1st on Kent Lake. We are looking for volunteers and a few boats. The deadline for the state championship is June 1st.

The state championship eligibility has changed. Any member of a federation club may fish! You must be a member and send in your application before June 1st.

The club will pay for the July 14th Saturday night hotel stay for Secord Lake at Cedar Avenue Inn. You must make reservations at 800-426-4504.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

You can legally fish for bass (immediate catch & release) on the last Saturday in April on all lakes.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday March 8th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

Thank you to Terry Melvin, Darren St. Ledger, and Greg Szydlowski for making this year’s banquet a success!

The kids’ banquet is March 10th 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. At Wonderland Lanes 8265 Richardson Road Commerce Township, MI 48390 248-363-7131. This will be combined with the first kids’ meeting of the year.

Congratulations to Dylan Matheis. He finished in second place the Junior World Championship. He won a $2000 college scholarship!

If you are interested in a tournament rule change, March is the meeting to bring it up!

Everyone must be a member of B.A.S.S.. If you have any questions or problems, call them at 877-227-7872.

Now is the time to recruit new members so they are eligible to fish the first tournament. They must attend 2 club functions. A vote is held at the general meeting. The eligibility deadline might be extended for this year only for the state championship.

The state federation is selling an 18’ Skeeter with 115 hp Yamaha motor. The auction is Sunday March 25th 1:00 pm at Belle River Liquidators and Auctioneers 81611 Main St. Memphis, MI. This is a good opportunity to buy a boat at a discount!

Lance Valentine is hosting his annual walleye classes. This is a 7 week program hosted at various locations. Novi Gander Mountain started on Tuesday February 13th. Waterford Gander Mountain started on Wednesday February 14th. You should attend the sonar and GPS classes! Go to http://www.walleye101.com for more information.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The general club meeting is set for Thursday February 8th at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

Thank you for everyone’s help at the Ultimate Fishing Show. We had a very successful event!

The banquet is Saturday February 10th at Mama Mia’s 1403 S. Commerce Road Wolverine Lake, MI 48390. 248-624-2648. Hors’doeuvres served at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. There is no co-pay for you and a guest. You would have to pay for additional guests. This is an adults only banquet.

The kids’ banquet is March 10th 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. At Wonderland Lanes 8265 Richardson Road Commerce Township, MI 48390 248-363-7131. This will be combined with the first meeting of the year.

Everyone must be a member of B.A.S.S.. If you have any questions or problems, call them at 877-227-7872.

Now is the time to recruit new members so they are eligible to fish the first tournament. They must attend 2 club functions. A vote is held at the general meeting.

Lance Valentine is hosting his annual walleye classes. This is a 7 week program hosted at various locations. Novi Gander Mountain starts on Tuesday February 13th. Waterford Gander Mountain starts on Wednesday February 14th. You should attend the sonar and GPS classes! Go to http://www.walleye101.com for more information.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The February executive meeting will be on Monday February 26th 7:00 p.m. At Ripples.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday January 4th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Novi Gander Mountain. Please note the early time - the store closes at 9:00 p.m.. The meeting is a week early due to the fishing show.

The 2007 dues are past due. If the $70 dues are not paid before the end of the year, you are no longer a member of the club.

The elections were held at the December general meeting. Congratulations to the following: Dave Fogleman, president, Paul Fletcher, vice-president, Darren St. Ledger, secretary, Jay Berwick, treasurer, and the 3 board members, Chris Cucksey, Terry Melvin, and Bill Head.

Terry Melvin, Greg Szydlowski, and Darren St. Ledger are the banquet committee. The tentative date is February 10th at Mama Mia’s. We will give more details as they become available. There is no co-pay for you and a guest. You must pay for any other attendee’s.

The plan is to have a separate kids banquet at the end of March. Chris Cucksey and Paul Fletcher are coordinating this event. We will advise as information is available. This will also be the first meeting for the kids. We are looking for new junior members.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

We are looking for new members. They must attend 2 club functions, and they are voted at the general meeting. Helping at the fishing show would be greatly appreciated!

The Ultimate Fishing Show will be held from January 12th - 15th at the Rock Financial Showplace. Note it starts on Friday and runs through Monday (Martin Luther King Jr.. Holiday). Plan to help setup and tear down. Take a day off work. Set up date on the 11th. We need your help at the show and passing out flyers. Darren St. Ledger is coordinating the schedule. Please let him know your work dates and hours.

We will be running Casting Kids during the show. Please help. Mike Nolan is coordinating the work schedule.

The next Presidents’ meeting is February 4th. Meetings start at 1:00 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops. The federation is looking for an environmental director and conservation director. Congratulations to Paul Sacks. He is the new federation president. We are reviewing everything the federation does. Looking for suggestions. How can we improve the federation?

The federation is resuming the Classic Series. There will 4 tournaments on 2 weekends. Team-draw format. Cost is $50.00 per person per day. No classic. Higher payouts for the tournaments. The idea is for a format one step above club tournaments and learning opportunities. June 2nd & 3rd at Lake Charlevoix. August 4th & 5th on Wixom Lake.

There are no raffle tickets this year. We will auction off a boat. Tentative date is Sunday March 25th. We will advise as more information is available.

Is there interest forming a team to fish the 6 man team World Bass Championship. Cost is $1500 per team. Regional tournament is August 7th - 10th on Sandusky Bay.

We need to choose a date for the Ice Fishing Derby. Will there be ice this year?

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

The general club meeting is set for Thursday December 14th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

The 2007 dues are past due. The past due fee is $10.00. You must pay $70 before the end of the year to remain in the club!

We will hold the January general meeting on January 4th, 2007. We will advise location of meeting.

We are planning for the 2007 year. We need nominations for the board and the tournament director. The elections will be held at the December general meeting.

Terry Melvin, Greg Szydlowski, and Darren St. Ledger are the banquet committee. The tentative date is February 10th. We will give more details as they become available.

The plan is to have a separate kids banquet. Chris Cucksey and Paul Fletcher are coordinating this event. We will advise as information is available.

Congratulations to Bill Head. He is the 2007 tournament director. Bill will announce his tournament committee and tentative schedule at the December meeting.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The general club meeting is set for Thursday November 9th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

The 2007 dues must be paid by the November meeting. They are now $60.00. You must pay before the end of the year to remain in the club!

We are planning for the 2007 year. We need nominations for the board and the tournament director. Give Dave Fogleman a letter why you want to be tournament director. The deadline is Tuesday November 7th. The tournament director will be announced at the November meeting. Elections will be held at the December meeting. Looking for suggestions for lakes to fish. Where would you like an out of town tournament?

We are looking for a banquet committee. We need to determine date, location, meal, etc.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

.Paul Sacks is hosting the St. Clair Shiver Tournaments every Saturday at Harley Ensign, weather permitting. Blastoff is at safe light. Cost is $40.00 per boat. 100% payback. NBAA rules apply. Contact Paul with any questions. psacks1@aol.com or 248-819-3192.

The next Presidents’ meeting is December 3rd. Meetings start at 1:00 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops. The federation is looking for an environmental director, conservation director, and youth assistant director. Congratulations to Paul Sacks. He is the new federation president. We are reviewing everything the federation does. Looking for suggestions. How can we improve the federation? Would there be more interest fishing the state championship if it was held on Saturday and Sunday?

The federation is resuming the Classic Series. Nothing is finalized. There will 4 tournaments on 2 weekends. Team-draw format. Cost is $50.00 per person per day. No classic. Higher payouts for the tournaments. The idea is for a format one step above club tournaments and learning opportunities.

The November executive meeting will be on Tuesday November 28th 7:00 p.m. At Ripples. The executive meetings will be the last Tuesday of the month until June.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative! We had a speaker from Bass Pro Shops discussing GPS at the September meeting.

The general club meeting is set for Thursday October 12th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

Our junior club was well represented at the Jr. State Championship on Lake Oakland. Dylan Matheis was the overall winner with 2 fish for 4.62 lb.'s. Coltan Throop was 4th in the 11 - 14 age group with 1 fish for 1.53 lb.'s.

The Harry Hoffman Memorial Classic is Sunday October 8th. The pairings have been made. Meet at the Novi Denny’s at 5:00 am.

We are planning for the 2007 year. We need nominations for the board and the tournament director. Give Dave Fogleman a letter why you want to be tournament director. The tournament director will be announced at the November meeting. Elections will be held at the December meeting. Looking for suggestions for lakes to fish.

We are looking for a banquet committee. We need to determine date, location, meal, etc.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The Presidents’ meetings will be held on October 29th, December 3rd, February 4th, and April 1st. Meetings start at 1:00 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops. The federation is looking for an environmental director, conservation director, and youth assistant director.

The October executive meeting will be on Monday October 30th 7:00 p.m. The future executive meetings will change back to the last Tuesday of the month starting in November.

The general club meeting is set for Thursday September14th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Commissioners’ Building at 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI.

Good luck to Ed Schiller at the Northern divisional next week. He is on his way to Minnesota.

We will be signing up for our last tournament at the September meeting. The September 24th tournament was originally scheduled for Lake Nepessing. It has been changed to Lake St. Clair. Your $20 entry fee is due by the meeting.

The Harry Hoffman Memorial Classic is Sunday October 8th. Terry Melvin will advise restaurant location.

We will be sending 2 teams to this year’s MBI tournament on September 17th. Good luck to everyone on Half Moon Lake!

The kids state championship is Saturday September 23rd. Same as last year. Check-in and weigh-in at Bass Pro Shops. The tournament lake is Lake Oakland.

We are looking for a banquet committee. We need to determine date, location, meal, etc.

Our website address is http://www.mibassbusters.com If you have anything for the website, send it to Dave Fogleman at dfogleman@comcast.net

The Ultimate Fishing Show. It will be held from January 12th - 15th at the Rock Financial Showplace. Note it starts on Friday and runs through Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday). Plan to help setup and tear down. Take a day off work.

.Paul Sacks will be hosting the St. Clair Shiver Tournaments every Saturday at Harley Ensign, weather permitting. They should be starting in the next few weeks. Blastoff is at safe light. Cost is $40.00 per boat. 100% payback. NBAA rules apply. Contact Paul with any questions. psacks1@aol.com or 248-819-3192.

The executive meetings have changed back to the last Tuesday of the month. The meeting is at Ripples at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 26th.

If you have any suggestions for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative! We should have a speaker from Bass Pro Shops discussing GPS soon.

Paul Wagner is in charge of the web site. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the web site, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

May 13 Lake Fenton Draw DNR
June 4 Lobdell Draw DNR
June 18 Portage Draw TBD
July 9 Lake St. Clair Pick Harley Ensign
July 22 & 23 Lower Detroit Pick Elizabeth Park - Combined Weight
August 6 Saginaw Bay Pick TBD
August 13 Lake St. Clair Pick Harley Ensign
September 24 Nepessing Lake Draw DNR
October 8 Classic TBD TBD

APRIL 2006 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday April 13th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

We will sign up for our first tournament of the year at the April meeting. The tournament is May 13th at Lake Fenton. Entry fee is $20.. Make sure to give a copy of your B.A.S.S. membership and boat insurance to the tournament committee. Rider’s fee is $20 for inland lakes and a minimum of $25 for big water.

If you are interested in being the 2006 kids tournament director, you must write a letter to Dave Fogleman. Send it or e-mail. E-mail to dfogleman@comcast.net. To date nobody has expressed any interest.

The club voted to spend $1000 and provide labor to perform repairs at John Mancogna’s house. Keep a Saturday free. Bill Head and Hank Montney are in charge.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Casting Kids event at Bass Pro Shops. Thank you to Chris Cucksey and Jim Fletcher for selling raffle tickets. We did not have a very good location, but we were still able to sell 123 tickets.

There was a special presidents’ meeting on March 12th. The vote was whether the state federation would stay with B.A.S.S. or align with the TBF. The presidents and board voted to stay with B.A.S.S..

We will review the fishing rules at the April meeting. Afterwards, we will vote on the rules. Make sure you are at the meeting for your input.

Raffle tickets are due by the May meeting. Please turn them in sooner if you can. This allows Darren plenty of time to reconcile and collect all tickets! You must sell at least 1 book of raffle tickets to fish the state championship!

We are still looking for new members to apply. If they want to fish all our tournaments, they will need to apply promptly!

Paul Wagner is in charge of the web site. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the web site, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday April 25th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesday’s until summer.

Next year’s state championship is scheduled for August 25 & 26 at Veterans’ Park on Saginaw Bay. The top 20 finishers should let Ed Schiller know if you plan on fishing.

Greg Szydlowski is our club conservation director. Greg is our conduit for all issues with Dan Kimmel, the state conservation director.

If you have any suggestion for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tounament Director’s Report
A. Review and vote on rules
B. Sign up for Lake Fenton
5. New Business
A. Presidents’ Meeting
6. Old Business

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Presidents’ Meeting March 12th 1:00 p.m. Bass Pro Shops.
3. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples April 25th.

2006 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

May 13 Lake Fenton Draw DNR
June 4 Lobdell Draw DNR
June 18 Portage Draw TBD
July 9 Lake St. Clair Pick Harley Ensign
July 22 & 23 Lower Detroit Pick Elizabeth Park
Combined Weight
August 6 Saginaw Bay Pick TBD
August 13 Lake St. Clair Pick Harley Ensign
September 24 Nepessing Lake Draw DNR
October 8 Classic TBD TBD

MARCH 2006 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday March 9th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

If you are interested in being the 2006 kids tournament director, you must write a letter to Dave Fogleman. Send it or e-mail. Mail to 4780 Forest Waterford, MI 48328. E-mail to dfogleman@comcast.net. To date nobody has expressed any interest.

We are hosting a Casting Kids event at Bass Pro Shops on Saturday March 11th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Chris Cucksey is coordinating the event. There are 2 benefits to help. We will sell your raffle tickets, and you should receive a discount on some items.

There is a special presidents’ meeting on March 12th. The vote is whether the state federation will stay with B.A.S.S. or align with the TBF. We discussed the B.A.S.S. Vs. TBF issue at the February meeting. Dave Fogleman asked for a club vote as a guidance for his vote at the presidents’ meeting. The vote was for the TBF.

A letter was just sent to all federation members regarding the B.A.S.S. Vs TBF issue. The 3 recommended web sites to get information are: www.michiganbass.net (Michigan B.A.S.S. Federation, www.bassmaster.com (B.A.S.S), and www.bassfederation.com (TBF).

If you have any proposed rules changes, you need to bring them to the March meeting. We will review and vote on the rules at the April meeting.

Raffle tickets are due by the May meeting. Please turn them in sooner if you can. This allows Darren plenty of time to reconcile and collect all tickets! You must sell at least 1 book of raffle tickets to fish the state championship!

We are still looking for new members to apply. If they want to fish all our tournaments, they will need to apply promptly!

Paul Wagner is in charge of the web site. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the web site, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday March 28th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesday’s until next summer.

Next year’s state championship is scheduled for August 25 & 26 at Veterans’ Park on Saginaw Bay.

We chose dates for the Ice Fishing Derby. However, we cancelled due to lack of ice. There is always next year!

Greg Szydlowski is our club conservation director. Greg is our conduit for all issues with Dan Kimmell, the state conservation director.

Our first tournament is on May 13th. This means the application and money is due at the April meeting. Should we change the deadline to the May meeting?

Saturday breakfast at Ripples is back. We will meet Saturday mornings at 9:00 am.

If you have any suggestion for speakers or topics at the meetings, let us know. We will try to schedule. This makes the meeting more fun and more informative!

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tounament Director’s Report
5. New Business
A.
6. Old Business
A. Review of February Presidents’ Meeting
B. Bass vs. FLW

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Casting Kids Bass Pro Shops March 11th 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
2. Special Presidents’ Meeting March 12th 12:00 p.m. Lansing Civic Center.
3. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples March 28th
4. Presidents’ Meeting April 2nd 1:00 p.m. Bass Pro Shops

FEBRUARY 2006 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday February 9th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

Our senior club member John Mancogna died last week. We will advise how we will help the family. We could make a cash contribution, or we might help with repairs to the house.

If you are interested in being the 2006 kids tournament director, you must write a letter to Dave Fogleman. Send it or e-mail. It must be received by the February meeting. E-mail to dfogleman@comcast.net. The selection will be announced at the March meeting.

The banquet will be held at Rosebud Restaurant 7110 Cooley Lake Road Waterford, MI 48327. This is the same location as last year. Paul Sacks needs to know if you are attending. Contact Paul at psacks1@aol.com

Thanks to everyone who helped at this year’s fishing show. The show was a big success!

We will be discussing the latest regarding B.A.S.S. Vs. FLW. This will be the main discussion at the Presidents’ meeting being held on February 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops. Everyone is encouraged to attend!

A bylaw change was passed at last month’s meeting. It reads: “If your dues are not paid by January 5th, 2006, you are out of the club. In subsequent years, if your dues are not paid by 12/31, you are out of the club.”

The is the time for new members to apply. We need them on the club roster before the April Presidents’ meeting.

Paul Wagner is in charge of the web site. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the web site, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday February 28th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesday’s until next summer.

Next year’s state championship is scheduled for August 25 & 26 at Veterans’ Park on Saginaw Bay.

We chose dates for the Ice Fishing Derby. The backup date is February 11th. There is a good chance we won’t be fishing due to lack of ice.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tounament Director’s Report
5. New Business
A.
6. Old Business
A. Ice Fishing Derby
B. Banquet
C. Bass vs. FLW
1.) Review of presidents’ meeting
2.) Options

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Banquet February 4th Rosebud Restaurant
2. Presidents’ Meeting February 5th Bass Pro Shops 1:00 p.m.
3. Ice Fishing February 11th
4. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples February 28th

JANUARY 2006 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday January 5th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph. Note: The January meeting was changed due to the Showspan show.

The results of the board position election was: President Dave Fogleman, Vice-President Paul Fletcher, Secretary Darren St. Ledger, and Treasurer Jay Berwick. The open board positions are Paul Sacks, Chris Cucksey, and Terry Melvin.

If you are interested in being the 2006 kids tournament director, you must write a letter to Dave Fogleman. Send it or e-mail. It must be received by the February meeting. Mail to Dave Fogleman at home. E-mail to dfogleman@comcast.net. The selection will be announced at the March meeting.

The banquet will be held at Rosebud Restaurant 7110 Cooley Lake Road Waterford, MI 48327. This is the same location as last year. Paul Sacks needs to know if you are attending. Contact Paul at 248-819-3192 or psacks1@aol.com

There was a discussion involving late payment of the club dues at the November meeting. Currently, if you don’t pay by the November meeting, there is a $10.00 late fee. A motion was made, seconded, and passed. It is the following: “If your dues are not paid by 12/31, then you are out of the club”.
However, this is a bylaw change. The proper procedure to change the bylaw is to have the motion in writing, inform all members, and have a vote 30 days after the motion. Due to the 30 day time frame, the official vote for the motion will be taken at the January meeting. The motion is: “If your dues are not paid by January 5th, 2006, you are out of the club. In subsequent years, if your dues are not paid by 12/31, you are out of the club.”
Everyone is encouraged to attend the January meeting for your input and your vote!

The is the time for new members to apply. We need them on the club roster before the April Presidents’ meeting. Plus, they can help with The Ultimate Fishing Show at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.

Make sure you plan to work the Showspan show. The show is from January 12th - January 15th. Setup is on January 10th & 11th. Make sure you schedule these dates. This fundraiser differentiates our club from all others! Plus, you need to work the show to receive your full club benefits! See or contact me to schedule your time at the show.

Paul Wagner is in charge of the web site. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the web site, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday January 31st at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesday’s until next summer.

Next year’s state championship is scheduled for August 25 & 26 at Veterans’ Park on Saginaw Bay.

We chose dates for the Ice Fishing Derby. The date is January 28th. If there is a problem, the backup date is February 11th. The lake will be determined at the January meeting.

Make sure to pick up the Showspan posters at the meeting.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. New Business
A.
5.. Old Business
A. Showspan
1. Posters
2. Work Schedule
B. Banquet
C. Ice Fishing Derby
Chose lake
D. Bylaw Change

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Showspan Show January 12th- 15th.
2. Ice Fishing Derby January 28th
3. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples January 31st
4. Banquet February 4th Rosebud Restaurant
5. Presidents’ Meeting February 5th Bass Pro Shops 1:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday December 8th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph. Note: The January meeting will be on January 5th. We will advise the location.

Our condolences go out to Dale Knopsnider and Don Patton. Dale’s sister and Don’s father passed away last month.

Looking for nominations for all board positions. The vote is at the December meeting.

Congratulations to Terry Melvin, our 2006 tournament director! Bert Littlejohn is the co-director. They passed out sheets looking for suggestions. Mike Nolan, Darren St. Ledger, and Ken Turner are the other members of the tournament committee.

If you are interested in being the 2006 kids tournament director, you must write a letter to Dave Fogleman. Send it or e-mail. It must be received by the February meeting. Mail to 4780 Forest Waterford, MI 48328. E-mail to dfogleman@comcast.net. The selection will be announced at the March meeting.

We had a discussion regarding club membership and participation at the November meeting. There were 2 motions made and passed. The second motion dealt with participation at The Ultimate Fishing Show. A motion was offered, seconded, and subsequently passed. It is the following: “If you don’t work the Showspan show without a legitimate excuse, you won’t receive any freebies, i.e. State Championship entry fee and expense money, banquet, etc. The executive board will determine who is excused.”

The first motion is more complicated. The discussion involved late payment of the club dues. Currently, if you don’t pay by the November meeting, there is a $10.00 late fee. A motion was made, seconded, and passed. It is the following: “If your dues are not paid by 12/31, then you are out of the club”.
However, this is a bylaw change. The proper procedure to change the bylaw is to have the motion in writing, inform all members, and have a vote 30 days after the motion. Due to the 30 day time frame, the official vote for the motion will be taken at the January meeting. The motion is: “If your dues are not paid by January 5th, 2006, you are out of the club. In subsequent years, if your dues are not paid by 12/31, you are out of the club.”
Every club member will receive a copy of the newsletter by mail. This will be the official notification of the bylaw proposal. Everyone is encouraged to attend the January meeting for your input and your vote!

The is the time for new members to apply. We need them on the club roster before the April Presidents’ meeting. Plus, they can help with The Ultimate Fishing Show at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.

Make sure you plan to work the Showspan show. The show is from January 12th - January 15th. Setup is on January 10th & 11th. Make sure you schedule these dates. This fundraiser differentiates our club from all others! Plus, you need to work the show to receive your full club benefits! See or contact me to schedule your time at the show.

Paul Wagner is in charge of the web site. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the web site, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday December 27th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesday’s until next summer.

Next year’s state championship is scheduled for August 25 & 26. The lake has not been selected. It probably will be Saginaw Bay. We will advise after the December Presidents’ Meeting.

The banquet date and location will be determined at the December meeting.

We need to pick an ice fishing date. When and where?

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. New Business
A. Banquet
1.) Choose date and location
2.) Suggestions for guest speaker
B. Ice Fishing Derby
Choose date and location
C. Nomination and vote for board members
D. Tournament Director report by Terry Melvin
D. Bylaw change
5.. Old Business
A. Club Sweat Shirt update
B. December Presidents’ Meeting

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Presidents’ Meeting December 4th Bass Pro Shops 1:00 p.m.
2. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples December 27th

NOVEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday November 10th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

We need to plan for next year. The $50.00 dues need to be paid by the November meeting. Question about late fees if you don’t pay promptly. Looking for nominations for all board positions. The vote is at the December meeting.

If you are interested in being the 2006 tournament director, you must write a letter to Dave Fogleman. Send it or e-mail. It must be received by November 3rd. Mail to 4780 Forest Waterford, MI 48328. E-mail to dfogleman@comcast.net. The selection will be announced at the November meeting.

If there are any lakes you would like to fish, submit to the new tournament director. He and his committee will decide when and where to fish in December. The application for permits will mailed by the end of the year.

The is the time for new members to apply. We need them on the club roster before the April Presidents’ meeting. Plus, they can help with The Ultimate Fishing Show at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.

Make sure you plan to work the Showspan show. The show is from January 12th - January 15th. Set-up is on January 10th & 11th. Make sure you schedule these dates. This fundraiser differentiates our club from all others!

Paul Wagner is in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the website, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday November 29th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesday’s until next summer.
The club will be providing sweat shirts this year. Please let Dave Fogleman know your size. We will have a quote to discuss at the meeting. We need to choose a color.

Next year’s state championship is scheduled for August 25 & 26. The lake has not been selected. We will advise after the December Presidents’ Meeting.

The dates for the Bassmaster Northern Trails will be announced at the November meeting.

When and where do want to resume Saturday breakfasts?

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. New Business
A. New Tournament Director
B. Banquet
1.) Choose date and location
2.) Suggestions for guest speaker
C. Ice Fishing Derby
Choose date and location
D. October Presidents’ Meeting
5.. Old Business
A. Club Sweat Shirts
1.) Choose color
2.) Review quote

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples November 25th
2. Presidents’ Meeting December 4th Bass Pro Shops 1:00 pm

OCTOBER 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday October 13rd, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

The Harry Hoffman Memorial Classic is Sunday October 9th. Breakfast is at Ripples starting at 5:30 am. The plan is to be on the water by 7:30 am. The contestant has control of the boat all day. There is no rider fee.

Congratulations to Ed Schiller. Ed repeated as this year’s Mr. Bass. In addition, Ed made the team at this year’s state championship.

Our club team caught the most weight at the State Championship! Mike Nolan and Bill Head finished 18th & 19 place respectively. They both needed only 1 more fish to make the team!

Congratulations to Andy & Michelle Polishak. They were married on September 24th. They are honeymooning at the Grand Canyon. The club’s wedding gift was a pair of matching rods. Mike Nolan did a beatiful job!

Paul Wagner is in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the website, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday October 25th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesday’s until next summer.

Make sure you plan to work the Showspan show. The show is from January 12th - January 15th. Set-up is on January 10th & 11th. Make sure you schedule these dates. This fundraiser differentiates our club from all others!

The club will be providing sweat shirts this year. Please let Dave Fogleman know your size.

We need to plan for next year. The $50.00 dues need to be paid by the November meeting. Looking for nominations for the board. The vote is at the December meeting.

If you are interested in being the 2006 tournament director, you must write a letter to Dave Fogleman. Send it or e-mail. It must be received by November 3rd. Mail to 4780 Forest Waterford, MI 48328. E-mail to dfogleman@comcast.net. The selection will be announced at the November meeting.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
A. Oakland Lake results
B. Harry Hoffman Memorial Classic results
C. MBI results
5. State Championship Report by Ed Schiller
6. New Business
7. Old Business

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples October 25th
2. Presidents’ Meeting October 23rd Bass Pro Shops 1:00 pm

SEPTEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday September 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Bass Pro Shop. The date was changed due to a conflict with the State Championship.

We will be signing up for the Oakland tournament at the September meeting. This is our last tournament. The final standings will determine who qualifies for the Harry Hoffman Memorial Classic. The classic is October 9th. There is no rider’s fee. The contestant has control of the boat all day. We meet for breakfast, and we discover which lake we will fish.

Paul Wagner is in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the website, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

Looking for positive ideas to improve the website and weigh-in procedures. Bring specific issues or problems. We can address at the meeting. Remember not to put your weigh-in bag on the ground. This heats the water quickly, and adds to the fish’s stress.
The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday September 27th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesday until next summer.
Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach. We have 16 members eligible to fish. Ed Schiller is this year’s captain. The entry fee money is past due. Good luck to all contestants!

The Showspan show is from January 12th - January 15th. Set-up is on January 10th & 11th. Make sure you schedule these dates. This fundraiser differentiates our club from all others!

The club will be providing sweat shirts this year. Please let Dave Fogleman know your size.

The MBI tournament is scheduled for Sunday September 18th on Lake St. Clair. Eight clubs fish. If you know a club that would be interested in joining, please let us know. We need to determine who is fishing.

We need to start planning for next year. The annual dues are due at the November meeting. We need to discuss the amount. Looking for nominations for the board. We vote at the December meeting.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
A. Lake St. Clair III results
B. Sign up for Oakland Lake tournament
5. State Championship Report by Ed Schiller
6. New Business
7. Old Business

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples September 27th
2. State Championship September 8th - 10th Lake St. Clair
3. MBI Tournament September 18th Lake St. Clair
4. Andy’s Wedding September 24th

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Kent Lake (Golden Rule) Draw 05/15/2005
Sylvan Lake Draw 06/12/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 06/26/2005
Wixom Lake Pick 07/10/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 07/24/2005
Whitmore Lake Draw 08/07/2005
Lake St. Clair (Combined Wt.) Harley Ensign Pick 08/20/2005 - 08/21/2005
Oakland / Woodhull Draw 09/25/2005
Classic Position-Draw 10/09/2005

AUGUST 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday August 11th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

We will be signing up for the Lake St. Clair tournament at the August meeting. You need to bring your BASS cards and boater’s insurance. Rider’s fee this year is $15 for inland lakes and a minimum of $25 or a mutually agreed upon amount.

Paul Wagner is in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the website, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

Looking for positive ideas to improve the website and weigh-in procedures. Bring specific issues or problems. We can address at the meeting. Remember not to put your weigh-in bag on the ground. This heats the water quickly, and adds to the fish’s stress.
The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Monday August 29th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Mondays in the summer.
Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach. We have 16 members eligible to fish. Ed Schiller is this year’s captain. The entry fee money is due no later than the August meeting.

Ed Schiller has reserved rooms at the Microtel Inn Hotel. Located at 20313 13 Mile Roseville, MI 48066.You must contact the hotel at 586-415-1000,and put the reservation in your name.

We had a great time at Wixom Lake (excluding the tough fishing). The club paid for the trip. The funds used to pay for the trip was from the Showspan show. The show is from January 12th - January 15th. Set-up is on January 10th & 11th. Make sure you schedule these dates. This fundraiser differentiates our club from all others!

The club will be providing sweat shirts this year. Please let Dave Fogleman know your size.

The MBI tournament is scheduled for Sunday September 18th on Lake St. Clair. Eight clubs fish. If you know a club that would be interested in joining, please let us know. We need to determine who is fishing.

The next scheduled meeting is during the State Championship. We need to determine a date and location for September’s meeting.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
A. St. Clair and Whitmore Lake results
B. Sign up for St. Clair tournament
5. State Championship Report by Ed Schiller
6. New Business
7. Old Business

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples August 29th.
2. MBI Tournament September 18th Lake St. Clair

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Kent Lake (Golden Rule) Draw 05/15/2005
Sylvan Lake Draw 06/12/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 06/26/2005
Wixom Lake Pick 07/10/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 07/24/2005
Whitmore Lake Draw 08/07/2005
Lake St. Clair (Combined Wt.) Harley Ensign Pick 08/20/2005 - 08/21/2005
Oakland / Woodhull Draw 09/25/2005
Classic Position-Draw 10/09/2005

JULY 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday July 14th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

We will be signing up for the Lake St. Clair and Whitmore Lake tournaments at the July meeting. You need to bring your BASS cards and boater’s insurance. Rider’s fee this year is $15 for inland lakes and a minimum of $25 or a mutually agreed upon amount.

Paul Wagner is in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com If you have anything to add to the website, send to Dave Fogleman. His e-mail address is dfogleman@comcast.net

Looking for positive ideas to improve the website and weigh-in procedures. Bring specific issues or problems. We can address at the meeting. Remember not to put your weigh-in bag on the ground. This heats the water quickly, and adds to the fish’s stress.
The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Monday June 25th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Mondays in the summer.

Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach. We have 16 members eligible to fish. Ed Schiller is this year’s captain. He will need to know if you are fishing no later than the July meeting. The form must be postmarked no later than July 23rd.

The club will be providing sweat shirts this year. Please let Dave Fogleman know your size.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
A. St. Clair and Wixom Lake results
B. Sign up for St. Clair and Whitmore Lake tournaments
5. State Championship Report by Ed Schiller
6. New Business
7. Old Business

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples July 25th.
2. Jan’s Customer Appreciation Tournament July 31st.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Kent Lake (Golden Rule) Draw 05/15/2005
Sylvan Lake Draw 06/12/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 06/26/2005
Wixom Lake Pick 07/10/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 07/24/2005
Whitmore Lake Draw 08/07/2005
Lake St. Clair (Combined Wt.) Harley Ensign Pick 08/20/2005 - 08/21/2005
Oakland / Woodhull Draw 09/25/2005
Classic Position-Draw 10/09/2005

JUNE 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday June 9th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

We will be signing up for the Lake St. Clair and Wixom tournaments at the June meeting. You need to bring your BASS cards and boater’s insurance. Rider’s fee this year is $15 for inland lakes and a minimum of $25 or a mutually agreed upon amount.

The boat launch for Sylvan Lake is not available for pre-fishing. Use the launch at the park if you practice.

Paul Wagner is now in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com The site is now operating! If you have anything added to the website you can e-mail Paul at webmaster@michiganbassbusters.com

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Monday June 27th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Mondays in the summer.

Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach. We have 16 members eligible to fish. Ed Schiller is this year’s captain. He will need to know if you are fishing no later than the July meeting. The form must be postmarked no later than July 23rd.

The club will be providing sweat shirts this year. Please let Dave Fogleman know your size.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
A. Kent Lake results
B. Sign up for St. Clair and Wixom tournaments
5. New Business
A. State Championship Report
6. Old Business
A. Presidents’ Meeting
B. Coolwater Report Update

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples June 27th.
2. Jan’s Customer Appreciation Tournament July 31st.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Kent Lake (Golden Rule) Draw 05/15/2005
Sylvan Lake Draw 06/12/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 06/26/2005
Wixom Lake Pick 07/10/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 07/24/2005
Whitmore Lake Draw 08/07/2005
Lake St. Clair (Combined Wt.) Harley Ensign Pick 08/20/2005 - 08/21/2005
Oakland / Woodhull Draw 09/25/2005
Classic Position-Draw 10/09/2005

MAY 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday May 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

Welcome back to our club Dale Knopsnider! We also want to welcome two new members: Steve Bruce and Steve Keller.

We will be signing up for the Sylvan tournament at the May meeting. You need to bring your BASS cards and boater’s insurance. Rider’s fee this year is $15 for inland lakes and a minimum of $25 or a mutually agreed upon amount.

Darrin St Ledger is handling the raffle tickets. You must sell at least 1 book of tickets if you want to fish the State Championship! When you turn in your stubs and money, please put in an envelope. Treat these tickets as cash. They must be turned in no later than the May meeting. If you don’t turn them in, you bought them!

Paul Wagner is now in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com The site is now operating! If you have anything added to the website you can e-mail Paul at thewagners@provide.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 31st at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Mondays starting in June.

Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach. We have 16 members eligible to fish.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
A. Sign up for Kent Lake
B. Review tournament rules
C. Vote on tournament rules
5. New Business
A. Vote on new members
B. State Championship Report
6. Old Business
A. Presidents’ Meeting
B. Coolwater Report Update

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples May 31st.
2. Jan’s Customer Appreciation Tournament July 31st.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Kent Lake (Golden Rule) Draw 05/15/2005
Sylvan Lake Draw 06/12/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 06/26/2005
Wixom Lake Pick 07/10/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 07/24/2005
Whitmore Lake Draw 08/07/2005
Lake St. Clair (Combined Wt.) Harley Ensign Pick 08/20/2005 - 08/21/2005
Oakland / Woodhull Draw 09/25/2005
Classic Position-Draw 10/09/2005

APRIL 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday April 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

Welcome back to our club John Cole!

We will be signing up for the Kent Lake tournament at the April meeting. This tournament does not count toward Angler of the Year. You need to bring your BASS cards and boater’s insurance. Rider’s fee this year is $15 for inland lakes and a minimum of $25 or a mutually agreed upon amount.

We will be voting on this year’s tournament rules at the April meeting. Bring in any rule changes to the meeting.

Thank you to everyone who helped at the Casting Kids events at the Bass Pro. We sold 153 raffle tickets!

Paul Wagner is now in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com The site is now operating! If you have anything added to the website you can e-mail Paul at thewagners@provide.net

The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday April 26th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesdays until June.

Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach. We have 15 members eligible to fish.

Darrin St Ledger is handling the raffle tickets. Contact Darrin if you need additional tickets. You must sell at least 1 book of tickets if you want to fish the State Championship! When you turn in your stubs and money, please put in an envelope.

Consider attending the Presidents’ Meeting at Bass Pro Shops on Sunday April 3rd at 1:00 pm. Discover what is happening with the Federation. Bass Pro Shops gives us a 15% off coupon (with some exclusions).

Jan’s Sports Shop’s Open House is April 8-9-10. Plus, their customer appreciation tournament is July 31 out of Metro Beach.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
A. Sign up for Kent Lake
B. Review tournament rules
C. Vote on tournament rules
5. New Business
A. Vote on new members
B. State Championship Report
6. Old Business
A. Presidents’ Meeting
B. Coolwater Report Update

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Presidents’ Meeting Bass Pro Shop April 3rd 1:00 pm.
2. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples April 26th.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Kent Lake (Golden Rule) Draw 05/15/2005
Sylvan Lake Draw 06/12/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 06/26/2005
Wixom Lake Pick 07/10/2005
Lake St. Clair Harley Ensign Pick 07/24/2005
Whitmore Lake Draw 08/07/2005
Lake St. Clair (Combined Wt.) Harley Ensign Pick 08/20/2005 - 08/21/2005
Oakland / Woodhull Draw 09/25/2005
Classic Position-Draw 10/09/2005

MARCH 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday March 10, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

We want to welcome our 3 newest members. They are Will Rekuc, Jeff Rock, and Kirk Simpson.

The 2005 dues are past due. They are $60.00 with the late fee. Please pay at the meeting or mail to my house, 1179 Beach Drive Lake Orion, MI 48360.

We are having an ice fishing event on Watkins Lake Sunday March 6th starting at 10:00 am. Contact Dave Fogleman 248-673-8032 (h) or Bill Head 248-363-6366 (h). We will supply lunch and drinks.

Michigan Bass Busters Jr is having their first meeting of the year on Thursday March 17th 7:30 pm at the Novi Gander Mountain. Dues are $10 per child.

We are holding a Casting Kids events at the Bass Pro Shops on Saturday March 12th. We will hold 2 contests, 1 from 12:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon and the other in the evening from 4:00 to 8:00. In addition, Bass Pro Shops wants the casting station manned all day to let adults cast for prizes. We will be selling raffle tickets at the front door. Anyone helping will get a 15% off coupon on select items, and we will sell your raffle tickets! I am coordinating the scheduling.

Paul Wagner is now in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com The site is now operating! If you have anything added to the website you can e-mail Paul at thewagners@provide.net

We will be reviewing the tournament rules at the March meeting. Bring any rule changes to the meeting. We will vote on rules at the April Meeting.

The DNR will be randomly mailing out questionnaires in February to license holders. If you receive a questionnaire, please fill out! This is a biased survey. Make sure to add to the form that you support Scenario 8. This would allow catch and release on all lakes starting the last Saturday in April. Possession on all lakes on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day including Lake St. Clair!
The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday March 29th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesdays until June.

Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach.

We will have breakfast at Ripples every Saturday at 9:00 am.

Darrin St Ledger is handling the raffle tickets. You must sell at least 1 book of tickets if you want to fish the State Championship! If you help at Bass Pro Shops on March 12th, we will sell your tickets, and your requirement will be fulfilled! When you turn in your stubs and money, please put in an envelope.

Consider attending the Presidents’ Meeting at Bass Pro Shops on Sunday April 3rd at 1:00 pm. Discover what is happening with the Federation. Bass Pro Shops gives us a 15% off coupon (with some exclusions).

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
A. Review rules
B. Discuss changes
5. New Business
A. Vote on new members
B. Ice Fishing Derby
6. Old Business
A. Trout Pond
B. Ice Fishing Derby

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Presidents’ Meeting Bass Pro Shop April 3rd 1:00 pm.
2. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples March 29th.
3. Saturday breakfasts at Ripples at 9:00 am.
4. Casting Kids Bass Pro Shops March 12th
5. Michigan Bass Busters Jr meeting at Novi Gander Mountain March 17th 7:30 pm

FEBRUARY 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday February 12, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

The 2005 dues are past due. They are $60.00 with the late fee. Please pay at the meeting or mail to my house, 1179 Beach Drive Lake Orion, MI 48360.

Thanks to Paul Sacks and John Mancogna for all their work as banquet directors. This was are best banquet ever! John overdid himself selling tickets, and he was having trouble breathing. Paul took him to the hospital, and John was kept overnight for observations. John is doing fine.

The Ultimate Fishing Show at the Novi Expo was a resounding success! Thanks to all who helped participate. We had close to 100% participation. This is our fundraiser, and we are in very good shape!

Paul Wagner is now in charge of the website. The new address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com The site is now operating! If you have anything added to the website you can e-mail Paul at thewagners@provide.net

The DNR will be randomly mailing out questionnaires in February to license holders. If you receive a questionnaire, please fill out! This is a biased survey. Make sure to add to the form that you support Scenario 8. This would allow catch and release on all lakes starting the last Saturday in April. Possession on all lakes on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day including Lake St. Clair!
The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday February 24th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesdays until June.

Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach.

We will have breakfast at Ripples every Saturday at 9:00 am.

Now is the time to solicit new members. We want them to be approved by the March meeting. A prospective member must attend 2 club functions. We vote on membership at the next general meeting.

Darrin St Ledger is handling the raffle tickets. He will distribute at the January meeting. You must sell at least 1 book of tickets if you want to fish the State Championship! When you turn in your stubs and money, please put in an envelope.

Now is the time to consider attending a boater safety class.

Consider attending the Presidents’ Meeting at Bass Pro Shops on Sunday February 6th at 1:00 pm. Discover what is happening with the Federation. Bass Pro Shops gives us a 15% off coupon (with some exclusions).

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
5. New Business
A. Vote on new members
B. Ice Fishing Derby
6. Old Business
A. Showspan Update
B. Coolwater Report Update
C. Trout Pond

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Presidents’ Meeting Bass Pro Shop February 6th 1:00 pm.
2. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples February 24th.
3. Saturday breakfasts at Ripples at 9:00 am.

JANUARY 2005 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday January 6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at Bass Pro Shop. The meeting is early due to the Novi show.

The 2005 dues are past due. They are $60.00 with the late fee. Please pay at the meeting or mail to my house, 1179 Beach Drive Lake Orion, MI 48360.

Paul Sacks and John Mancogna are the banquet directors. The banquet will be held Saturday January 29th at the Rosebud Restaurant 7110 Cooley Lake Road Waterford, MI 48327. Please let Paul know how many will be attending as soon as possible! Contact Paul at Psacks1@aol.com or 248-819-3192. We are looking for gifts for the banquet. Let Paul know if you have sources.

Paul Wagner is now in charge of the website. The address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com We will advise when it is running. We had trouble getting the provider to switch access. We will be getting a new provider.

The results of the December elections are: President Dave Fogleman, Vice-President Paul Fletcher, Secretary Darren St. Ledger, Treasurer Jay Berwick, and open board members Paul Sacks, Jim Fletcher, Joe Klym, and Bert Littlejohn.

Thanks to Ed Schiller and Bill head the trout pond is done. We are looking for plastic baits to give away. Look througth your tackle and donate anything you won’t use. Please no hooks on baits!

There were public hearings regarding the Coolwater Report Committee. You can download a form similar to the document handed out at the public meetings. Please send them your input. We don’t want them restricting our fishing! The DNR will be randomly mailing out questionnaires in February to license holders. If you receive a questionnaire, please fill out!
The Ultimate Fishing Show will be held from January 13th - 16th at the Novi Expo Center. Note it starts on Thursday. Plan to help setup and tear down. Take a day off work. The plan is to set-up the trout pond on Tuesday. Wednesday we will help vendors move into their booths. We need to pass out fliers to promote the show. We need everybody to help! The income from this show separates our club from all others!
The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday January 25th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesdays until next June.

Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach.

We will have breakfast at Ripples every Saturday at 9:00 am.

Now is the time to solicit new members. We want them to be approved by the March meeting. A prospective member must attend 2 club functions. We vote on membership at the next general meeting.

Darrin St Ledger is handling the raffle tickets. He will distribute at the January meeting. You must sell at least 1 book of tickets if you want to fish the State Championship!

Now is the time to consider attending a boater safety class.

Consider attending the Presidents’ Meeting at Bass Pro Shops on Sunday February 6th at 1:00 pm. Discover what is happening with the Federation. Bass Pro Shops gives us a 15% off coupon (with some exclusions).

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Darren St. Ledger
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
5. New Business
A.
6. Old Business
A. Showspan Update
B. Coolwater Report Update
C. Trout Pond

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Ultimate Fishing Show Novi Expo January 13th - 16th.
2. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples January 25th.
3. Saturday breakfasts at Ripples at 9:00 am.
4. Presidents’ Meeting Bass Pro Shop February 6th 1:00 pm.

DECEMBER 2004 NEWSLETTER

The general club meeting is set for Thursday December 9, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.. The meeting will be at the Oakland County Road Commissioners’ building at 1200 North Telegraph.

The 2005 dues are past due. They are $60.00 with the late fee. Please pay at the meeting or mail to my house, 1179 Beach Drive Lake Orion, MI 48360.

Paul Sacks and John Mancogna are the banquet directors. The banquet will be held Saturday January 29th at the Rosebud Restaurant 7110 Cooley Lake Road Waterford, MI 48327. Please let Paul know how many will be attending no later than the December meeting. Psacks1@aol.com or 248-819-3192.

Paul Wagner is now in charge of the website. The address is http://www.michiganbassbusters.com We will advise when it is running. We had trouble getting the provider to switch access. We will be getting a new provider.

We are planning for the 2005 year. We need nominations for the board. Elections will be held at the December meeting.

Congratulations to Bill Head. He is the 2005 Tournament Director. He is looking for lake suggestions.

Looking for volunteers to build the trout pond. Bill Head and Ed Schiller are in charge with the buildup. Please contact them if you can help!

There were public hearings regarding the Coolwater Report Committee. You can download a form similar to the document handed out at the public meetings. Please send them your input. We don’t want them restricting our fishing! The DNR will be randomly mailing out questionnaires in February to license holders. If you receive a questionnaire, please fill out!
The Ford Field Show is no more. It is now the Ultimate Fishing Show. It will be held from January 13th - 16th at the Novi Expo Center. Note it starts on Thursday. Plan to help setup and tear down. Take a day off work. The plan is to set-up the trout pond on Tuesday. Wednesday we will help vendors move into their booths. We need to pass out fliers to promote the show. Hopefully, we will have at the December meeting.
The next executive committee meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday December 28th at Ripples. Hope to see you there! The meetings will be on Tuesdays until next June.

Next year’s State Championship will be on Lake St. Clair from September 8 -10. Launch site is Metro Beach.

We will have breakfast at Ripples every Saturday at 9:00 am.

Now is the time to solicit new members. We want them to be approved by the March meeting. A prospective member must attend 2 club functions. We vote on membership at the next general meeting.

Darrin St Ledger is handling the raffle tickets. We should have them for the December meeting. They make good stocking stuffers.

Now is the time to consider attending a boater safety class.

Consider attending the Presidents’ Meeting at Bass Pro Shops on Sunday December 5th at 1:00 pm. Discover what is happening with the Federation. Bass Pro Shops gives us a 15% off coupon (with some exclusions). It would be a good time to buy yourself a Christmas present.

MEETING AGENDA

1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the minutes by Andy Polishak
3. Treasurer’s report by Jay Berwick
4. Tournament Director’s Report by Bill Head
5. New Business
A. Presidents’ Meeting
6. Old Business
A. Showspan Update
B. Coolwater Report Update
C. Trout Pond

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Executive Meeting 7:00 p.m. Ripples December 28th.
2. Saturday breakfasts at Ripples at 9:00 am.
3. Presidents’ Meeting Bass Pro Shop 12/5 1:00 pm.