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Text Box: Catch - Photo - Release Text Box: Shawnee Muskie Hunters Board Meeting Minutes 6 Dec, 2009  At 6pm President Manuel Santa Cruz opened the meeting which was held at Steve Burian’s home in Holiday Shores .  In attendance were Dan & Renee Johnson, Walt Krause, Craig Moser, Jerry Ford, Ken Ryder, Jim Beaty , Mike Jacobs, Steve Krakowiecki, Manuel Santa Cruz and Steve Burian.  Treasurer Ken Ryder presented the current bank account balances along with printed out detailed income and expenses for the past year for both bank accounts. Questions about account balances can be directed to Ken Ryder. Discussion followed about ways to invest funds to benefit from an accumulation of interest on the balances.  Ken will check with the Bank of Murphysboro as to specifics about Money Market rates, interest, any charges, and requirements.  Further discussions to be held once more information is available.  Next topic of discussion was concerning the need to submit 1099 tax forms for those winning cash or prizes from our tournaments or fundraisers.  Ken to communicate with MI to obtain further information, Craig to contact the winner of the LOTW’s resort trip.  Government tax requirements/ mailing of 1099's by end of January 2010 to be completed after info gathered from winners.  Calendar of Events for 2010 took some time but we found the schedule filled up quick. Events are posted to the calendar tab of this web site. Manuel volunteered to call for reservations for upcoming events in Murphysboro. Ken to call for reservations at Bully’s for Winter Banquet. Jim to call for reservations for our outings for the Farm House and Prairie Lake cabins for that outing. Walt to call and reserve the conference room at Cabela’s for the Feb. Meeting Steve to contact members for nominations for the 2009 SMH of the Year award  Ken suggested we devise a better form of accounting for the can goods donations from our tournaments to present to MI annually.  Walt mentioned we need to recruit helpers to man the booths for the Jan. Shows  Walt went over the highlights of the MI Regional Board meeting he attended representing our chapter.   MI has requested that each chapter donate $100. To be used to pay for the semiannual regional meetings... the BOD’s voted to approve the donation as long as all the other chapters did the same.  Walt to contact our regional rep with our decision.  Election of Officers for 2010 Manuel sent out two emails concerning nominations for the offices and committee Chairpersons. Very little feedback was received from the membership.  All current officers have volunteered to continue for this next year with the change of Craig Moser taking on the Merchandise Directors position.  One nomination was recommended, that Jim Beaty now take the Habitat Directors position.  It was suggested that we form a new position, a Membership Director who would contact members about renewing their memberships.  As of now we are needing volunteers to chair and help with the various committees.   Tournament committee: Manuel, Jim, Craig, and newest Mike Jacobs. Sports Show Committee: Walt, Ken, and Steve Krakoweicki Social Events Committee Chair nominee:   Dane Garrett Open positions for nominations, committee chairs are:  Fund Raising, Guide for a Day, Veterans Day, and Membership Director. Text Box: Meetings Minutes Text Box: Shawnee Muskie Hunters General Membership Meeting Minutes -- Cabela’s Hazelwood 20 Feb, 2010 5 pm President Manuel Santa Cruz opened the meeting which was held in the conference center at the Cabela’s store in Hazelwood, Mo. Manuel welcomed all those attending and asked to have everyone introduce themselves. There were 19 people attending, 7 of which were new members, 4 of which were husbands and wives, and 1 visitor. Attending were: Manuel Santa Cruz, Steve Burian, Walt Krause, Jerry Ford, Dan & Renee Johnson, Ken Ryder, Craig Moser, Jim Beaty, Brian Camerer, Randy Hilger, Bob & Diane Arisman, Ray Wheelock, John Boltener, Ron Czichos, Ray & Peggy Sternberg, and Matt Herries. Manuel reported that preparations are underway for the annual Border Wars Chapter Challenge with the Pomme De Terre chapter scheduled March 20th on Lake Kinkaid. 12 boats are signed up so far but is expecting a lot more last minute entries. The “farm house” has been reserved for our group for both Friday and Saturday nights, anyone wishing to stay the night should contact either Manuel or Jim Beaty. Plans are to have a dinner Saturday evening after the tournament at the farm house. Craig Moser has volunteered to do the cooking and is seeking additional help and side dishes. The Pomme chapter has offered to once again supply the steaks for the dinner and may help with preparations. Plans are for the tournament to launch from the Paul Ice launching ramps. Manuel will supply maps and directions to the Farm House. Ken Ryder reported that he has numerous prospects signed up for the Guide for a Day events and will be needing volunteers and boats for both the spring and fall fundraisers. Similarly, Manuel is chairing the Veterans Day event this fall and will need volunteers as well. Walt Krause reported that the ice still covers the coves and launching ramps on Kinkaid. As the new secretary for the IMTT, he went on to speak of the IMTT rule changes, new membership requirements to fish sanctioned events, and about the new points system. There are four sanctioned IMTT tournaments being held on Lake Kinkaid this year, beginning with the first on March 13 & 14, two of which are our spring and fall tournaments, and the Championship tournament on Nov. 6 & 7. Walt also congratulated last years IMTT points champion Jim Beaty who was in attendance at this meeting. Any questions which you might have about the IMTT changes please contact Walt. For the first time, the IMTT will have a Youth Tournament Circuit this year with 3 tournaments scheduled, one of which will be on Kinkaid, and our chapters responsibility to sponsor. Dan Johnson is Chairman for this committee and project. Contact either Dan or Walt for information. Craig Moser spoke primarily to our newest members about fishing the tournaments, that they are events to be fished for fun and not to take too seriously or be concerned about one’s abilities. Most of us fish these events for the fun of competing and to be with friends. Craig went on to mention the upcoming Members Only tournament May 22nd on Kinkaid... this will be the first year for this chapter event, there will be no charge to enter, and along with a meal afterwards there will be a traveling trophy presented to the winners. This is to be a day to fish with other members and just have a good time. Craig also spoke of the raffle being held for a stay at the Young’s Wilderness Camp on Lake of the Woods for two, 4 days on the American Plan which furnishes the cabin, meals, boat etc. Tickets and further information is available on our website. Finally Craig also mentioned an upcoming chapter outing trip to the Lake of the Woods, September 4th to the 11th. Contact Craig for further information. Craig has put together another Membership Directory for this year. Any member desiring one should contact Craig, as well as any new members who would desire to be added. Other information about club activities, lake conditions, etc. can be seen on our website or MuskieLink. April 17th is our annual Lake Kinkaid Clean Up day. We hope everyone will volunteer to help, this is only from 8am until noon and a luncheon will be served at the Marina restaurant afterwards. Later that same day is our Annual Awards Banquet at the Mississippi Flyway in Carbondale at 6pm An event we hope all members can attend. Walt Krause filled the last of the meeting by sharing his tips and knowledge about hunting our favorite fish, and concluding with all the