Loveland Fishing Club

LFC Board Minutes

June 2nd 2008

Treasurers Report
Loveland Fishing Club Balance is: $642.59

Loveland Fishing Club Account with Loveland Parks Recreation Foundation:
Fishing Club Deposits: $3609.30
Fishing Derby: $1840.86
Balance (total): $5450.16

The club has 77 members

There was a suggestion that the Treasurers report carry a monetary value of the clubs inventory.

Raffle Report
Balance No Report
Income
Expenses

Current Balance

Old Business

1) Loveland Fishing Derby – June 7th & 8th.
Report by George. – Have all needed except tackle boxes.
Short planning session scheduled after the Board meeting

Discussion on Web site. To be announced at general meeting

2) Recap of Youth Outdoors shoot.

3) Progress (or lack thereof) report on the Lone Tree dock.

4) Norm reported on fishing trip to Enders Nebraska.


Motion made seconded and passed to adjourn
LFC Secretary
Jim Roode



May 5th 2008


Treasurers Report
Loveland Fishing Club Balance is: $1028.87

Loveland Fishing Club Account with Loveland Parks Recreation Foundation:
Fishing Club Deposits: $3609.30
Fishing Derby: $1435.61
Balance (total): $5044.91

Raffle Report
Balance $172.27
Income 130.00
Expenses 134.74
Current Balance $170.53

It was suggested that the approximate inventory value be included in the raffle reports.

There was a discussion on the quality of the prizes and main purpose of the raffle. Make money or have fun. It was generally agreed that the main purpose was to have fun.

Old Business

1) Loveland Fishing Derby – June 7th & 8th.
George and Tom are to meet with the police Tuesday.

2) Discussion on how to arrange fishing outings.
Possible use of the web forum was suggested.
What days should outings be planed. No decision.

3) It was agreed to buy more hats to give to the program speakers.

4) May program arranged by Tom to be replay of the Fishing Derby.

5) June program to be a fly casting workshop by Milt.

6) Progress (or lack thereof) report on the Lone Tree dock..

7) There was a motion made and seconded to create a “Ways and Means” committee to do the budget proposal.
Motion passed and the President appointed the following committee.
Dave Harem, Jim Giles, Bob Scott, Dom. Jim Roode.


Motion made seconded and passed to adjourn
LFC Secretary
Jim Roode

 April 1, 2008

Treasurers Report

Loveland Fishing Club Balance is: $940.16

 Loveland Fishing Club Account with

Loveland Parks Recreation Foundation:

Fishing Club Deposits:  $3609.30

Fishing Derby:                $1435.61

Balance (total):                $5044.91

 
Totals include an outlay for Dick Bunce Memorial bench

 Raffle Report

Balance                        $162.20

            Income                            80.00           

            Expenses                         69.93

            Current Balance            $172.27

 Old Business

1)                  Loveland Fishing Derby – June 7th & 8th.

Sportsman’s Warehouse to sponsor a big fish memorial trophy for a former employee. They will provide the prizes.

 2)                  Lou purchased 33 Rods for the Fishing Derby @ $6 each. Will bill the Fishing Derby fund.

 

3)                  Need publicity photo on gear give away. Do when fish are delivered

 

4)                  Need more acknowledgment of donors.

 

5)                  . Discussion on making past presidents permanent board members. Most of the discussion was against.  There was no motion and the matter was dropped.

 

6)                  Discussion on the number of prizes for the raffle. Decision to limit the number of prizes 7. Also discussed was whether a person could win more than one prize. Decision was to allow one prize per person.

 

7)                  Dick Bunce Memorial  to follow Friday May 2nd breakfast. George to verify with Mrs. Bunce.

 

8)                  Membership committee to be Bob Scott, Dave Harem and Jim Roode.

 

9)                  Lon Hagler cleanup to be on Monday May 8th.

 

Motion made seconded and passed to adjourn

LFC Secretary

Jim Roode


Mar 3rd 2008


Treasurers Report
Loveland Fishing Club Balance is: $940.16

Loveland Fishing Club Account with
Loveland Parks Recreation Foundation:
Fishing Club Deposits: $3609.30
Fishing Derby: $1435.61
Balance (total): $5044.91

Totals include an outlay for Dick Bunce Memorial bench

Raffle Report
Balance $162.20

+ Inventory

Old Business
Kids day to be Wed March 5th @ 12:00

New Business

1) Loveland Fishing Derby – June 7th & 8th.
Discussion: Sportsmans Warehouse wants to sponsor a big fish memorial trophy for a former employee

2) No booth at the Sports Expo in April.
Jim can help represent the club at the DOW booth.

3) Colorado Boat Expo on Mar 22

4) Results of Federation of Fly Fishermen meeting. Federation likely to move headquarters to Loveland. Members attendance instrumental in their decision.

5) George to set date for Lon Haggler and Jayhawker trash pickup...

6) Tom and George would like suggestions for General meeting programs.
Entomology program due next.
Also Volunteers of America program...

7) Tom to check on possibility of recovering Lone Tree dock money from the DOW.

8) Motion made and seconded. Incoming President and person who receives the Pug award to nominate next years recipient. Budget $25.
Motion carried.

9) Discussion on the need for a Librarian.
Tom to check on Loveland Library’s criteria to receive donations.



Motion made seconded and passed to adjourn

LFC Secretary
Jim Roode


LFC Board Minutes
Feb 4 2008

Treasurers Report
Loveland Fishing Club Balance is: $808.36

Loveland Fishing Club Account with
Loveland Parks Recreation Foundation:
Fishing Club Deposits: $3009.30
Fishing Derby: $1435.61
Balance (total): $4444.91

Raffle Report
Begging Balance $204.47
Cost of prizes 37.32
$167.15

Income $477.00
$644.15

Working Capitol $44.15
Balance to
Loveland Parks
Recreation Foundation $600.00


Old Business
The consensus was, the annual dinner turned out very well. Kudos to the organizers.
Suggestion to introduce the wives next year.

New Business
1) Kid’s day march 5. Need volunteers to sign up at next regular meeting

2) Loveland Fishing Derby – June 7th & 8th.
George and Tom to represent the club at the organizational meeting

Suggestion by Tom, to have some members act as guides for the less knowledgeable anglers.

Suggestion by Bill to have registration with photo permission. Object: to create a calendar,

3) Grey Reef trip April 24th

4) Secretary has the Thank you for annual dinner contributors ready to go.

5) Next general meeting on February 19th.

Suggestion to have some of the members give presentations.

6) Ice fishing Thursday at horseshoe

7) Loveland Sportsman Show 1st weekend in April.

8) Discussion on the Dick Bunce memorial dedication

9) Motion made and seconded to have the past president be a board member for 1 year. Motion carried unanimously.

Bill to incorporate into the bylaws.

10) Fly tying class by in February by Dave.

11) Discussion on a display board to make sponsors more prominent

12) Suggestion by Tom to schedule an organizational meeting for the fishing derby

13) A FYI; There will be a meeting soon on the Big Thompson Properties.


Motion made seconded and passed to adjourn

LFC Secretary
Jim Roode


              2008 Officers elected

Here are the results of the election held at the Jan. 15 annual meeting:

President Jim Giles

Vice President Bob Scott

Treasurer Dave Harem

Secretary Jim Roode

Appointed positions:

Archivist: John Gwinnup
Advertising: Tom Miller
Board member-at-large: Bill Thompson
By law chairperson: Bill Thompson
Calendar: Dottie Bechtel, Norm Engelbrecht
Contact person: George Kral
Historial: Skip Kral
Librarian: Pete Gibbons
Map/banner keeper: Bob Roelofsz
Newsletter/Webmaster: Bill Prater
Program planners: George Kral, Tom Miller
Raffle chairpersons: Dom Scarillo, Frank Zupanc
Volunteers of America liaison: Tom Miller



January 2008 Board Meeting Minutes


Treasurer’s report, Dave Harem: year-end balance $122.13. Parks and Recreation Fund $3000.30; Dick Bunce Memorial Fund zero balance; Kids Fishing Derby $1,435.61. Year end total $4,444.91

Raffle report, Dom Scarillo: $425.34 balance.

Old business: none.

New business:
Norm Englebrecht: he, Jim Giles, Dave Harem and Carol Bunce visited the North Lake Pond and picked out a bench site for Dick’s memorial; it’ll be installed in the next few weeks. We’ll get together when it’s ready to look it over and take photos.

2008 dues to remain at $20; $10 after June 30. The club finished 2007 with a record number of members, 77.

Dottie Bechtel and Norm Englebrecht will manage the fishing calendar for 2008. Thanks to Bob Peterson for his volunteer work in 2007. They will prepare the list and submit to Bill Prater about a week before the first of the month to be formatted and published.

Dom and Frank Zupanc will continue managing the monthly club raffle.

Membership will vote Jan. 15 on 2008 officers: President Jim Giles, Vice President Bob Scott, Treasurer Dave Harem and Secretary Jim Roode.

Appointed club positions:
Archivist: John Gwinnup
Advertising: Tom Miller
Board member-at-large: Bill Thompson
By law chairperson: Bill Thompson
Calendar: Dottie Bechtel, Norm Engelbrecht
Contact person: George Kral
Historial: Skip Kral
Librarian: Pete Gibbons
Map/banner keeper: Bob Roelofsz
Newsletter/Webmaster: Bill Prater
Program planners: George Kral, Tom Miller
Raffle chairpersons: Dom Scarillo, Frank Zupanc
Volunteers of America liaison: Tom Miller


April 22, 2008 general meeting minutes

Introduction of new members

 

Treasurers Report

LFC                                        $1015.39

                                                  3609.30

                                                  1435.61

Loveland Parks Dept Fund      $5449.61

 
Programs

Tim Walsh --- Boyd Lake Ranger presented a program on fishing and Boyd Lake.

Thanks to Tom for setting up

 
Old Business

 Loveland Fishing Derby update by George. Sponsor letters available from George.

  1. Blue Mesa trip meeting at Ray’s house on April 25th.

 New Business.

 1.      Cleanup day at Jay Hawker April 17th.

 2.      Library was donated to the Loveland Library.

 3.      Pancake feed on April 19th

 4.      Dedication for Dick Bunce Memorial Bench to be May 12th.

 5.      Cleanup day at Lon Hagler May 8th.

 6.      Carter Lake report by Bill Prater.

 7.      Big T report by Milt

 Raffle was held

 Meeting Adjourned.


General Meeting Mar 18th 2008


Treasurers Report
Treasurer not present
Raffle Chairman not present.

Programs
CJ Cullins spoke on the Volunteers of America program
Bert Cushing gave a presentation on river ecology.
Kudos to Tom for setting these up. Thanks

Old Business

1. Loveland Fishing Derby report by George.
2. Kids Day was a cold windy success.
3. Blue Mesa trip meeting at Ray’s house on April 25th.
4. Grey Reef trip meeting after breakfast on Friday.

New Business

1. No booth at Sports Expo at the Ranch. Jim R will represent club at the DOW booth.

2. Cleanup day at Jay Hawker and Lon Hagler coming soon.

3. Old Plugger award to be nominated by Incoming President and last years recipient.

4. Library will be donated to the Loveland Library.

5. Pancake feed on April 19th

6. Guest Release form must be on file before leaving on trips.

7. Repair fishing poles of DOW. See George or Jim G.


Raffle was held

Meeting Adjourned.

















General Meeting, Feb. 19, 2008

Treasurers Report

LFC Parks Dept                       $3609.30

Fishing Derby                             1435.61

                                    Total    $ 5049.91

 Raffle report

Start funds available                  $44.15

Expenditures                               14.95

Funds available               29.20

 New Business

Dave will have fly tying class on Tuesday 26th at Chilson Center.

 Boat dock.       Set back for bass club. Construction will not start with ice out.

 North Platte Float trip to be on April 24th

Sign up sheet sent around.

Deposit to be sent by April 4th

 Consensus is the Granby ice fishing trip was overall enjoyable in spite of the poor fishing conditions.

 Kids Day March 5th at Chilson Center Ponds.

Need volunteers to show up.

 Dedication of Dick Bunce Memorial bench when weather clears

 Sports Expo April 1st at the Fairgrounds

 Fishing Derby June 7th & 8th  - Set up on the evening of the 6th.

Volunteers needed.

 Walt Graul  spoke  on the Big Thompson properties.

County could possibly retain possession of some of the fishing properties.

 Tom’s membership log – Pictures and interests

Log is available for inspection and revision.

Milt will be teaching a Fishing Class at Chilson Center on March 15th.

 Raffle was held

 Meeting Adjourned.



December 2007 General Meeting Minutes

Treasurer’s Report, Dave Harem: $4,444.91 including $3,009.30 in Parks and Recreation General Fund, $1,435.61 in Kids Fishing Derby account. Bunce Memorial Fund now zero.

The annual meeting and dinner will be at 6 p.m., Jan. 15, at Chilson Center. Spouses/significant others welcome; notify George Kraal.
Nominations for officers for 2008 include Bob Scott as vice president, Jim Roode as secretary and Dave Harem as treasurer (returning). The vote will be held at the annual meeting.

Dave Harem: The memorial bench and plaque in memory of Dick Bunce has been ordered and will be installed by the city at Loveland’s North Lake Pond.

Tommy Kornforth spoke on ice fishing in Colorado. Milt Mays reported the Big Thompson remains open and fishable; use small dries and dropper flies.

January Board Meeting, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. Chilson Center
January annual meeting, 6 p.m. Jan. 15, Chilson Center

November 2007 General Meeting Minutes

Treasurer’s report, Dave Harem:
$570.02 in club treasury
$3,009.30 in Parks and Recreation general fund
$1435.61, Kids Fishing Derby account
Dick Bunce Memorial Fund, $1,535
Total: $5,979.91

Raffle report: Dom Scarillo: current balance $525.18

New Business:
1. The Club by proclamation agreed to return to K-Mart for Friday morning breakfast meetings. 8 a.m. start
2. Next year’s officers: if interested, give your name to Jim G, Dave H or Bill P; nominations to be consideredc at next general meeting, Dec. 18. The nominating committee is recommending Bob Scott serve as the club’s Vice President in 2008, and Jim Rudd as Secretary. Dave Harem has agreed to continue as Treasurer and Bill Prater as Webmaster.
3. We’ll have a “white elephant” gift exchange at the Dec. 18 meeting, like last year. Bring a wrapped gift, new or used, the more obnoxious the better.
4. Tom Miller: For the Dec. 18 meeting, asks that club members also bring photos of themselves, with fish if possible, at earliest available age.
5. Club members interested in the January Lake Grandby trip should contact Tom Miller.

BY-LAWS: ARTICLE 9 ELECTIONS
- Section 1 - At least 30 days before the annual meeting of the membership, the Board shall select a Nominating Committee consisting of the Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
- Section 2 - The Secretary shall receive the nominations of the Nominating Committee and, thirty (30) days prior to the annual general meeting, shall present to all members the slate of such nominees by notice to the general membership, together with a notice of the annual general meeting. Such notices must be sent by regular U.S. mail or email.
- Section 3 - At least 55% of the club membership on the date of the annual general meeting must be present at said meeting for the conduct of a valid election.
- Section 4 - Nothing herein contained shall be construed as restraining the nomination from the floor of qualified active members other than those named by the nominating committee. At the annual general meeting those nominated by the nominating committee, and any others who may be nominated from the floor, shall be voted upon by members in attendance.
- Section 5 - All voting must be in person. The nominee receiving the highest number of votes for each elective office shall be declared elected.
- Section 6 - All elected officers shall serve their term of office for the period of the club’s fiscal year.

Next Board Meeting: Dec. 3, 2007, 9 a.m. Chilson Center
Next General Meeting: Dec. 18, 3 p.m., Chilson Center


October 2007 General Meeting Minutes

Treasurer’s report, Dave Harem:

  • $671.65 in club treasury
  • $3,190 in Parks and Recreation general fund
  • $1435.61, Kids Fishing Derby account
  • Dick Bunce Memorial Fund, $1,535
  • Total: $6,160.95

Raffle report, Dom Scarillo: $525.53

New Business:

  1. Dave Harem: Larry Callihan, Loveland parks and open space manager, to speak to club at November meeting on hopes for improved fish habitat in Big Thompson
  2. Tom Miller: Club plans approved by Larry Callihan for initial belly boat launch construction in Jayhawker Pond. Membership approved work day of 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Jayhawker. Expected cost $200, with city providing gravel. Tom also learned that the pond adjacent to Loveland recycle center is city open land property open to fishing and belly boating. Potential second site.
  3. Ray Park: presented alternative Friday morning breakfast sites. After discussion of Widow McCoy’s, Dorothy’s Catering and Egg & I, membership approved a move from K-Mart to Egg & I, effective Friday, Nov. 2, with a new start time of 9 a.m. Board will notify K-Mart of the move.


Next board meeting is 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, and the November general meeting is 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20., both at Chilson Center.


Minutes, LFC Board, Sept. 10, 2007

  • Loveland Fishing Club 2007 balance is $895.26
  • Dick Bunce Memorial Fund is $1,485
  • Loveland Parks & Recreation deposits (including new $1,000 grant from IBM) $2,190.34
  • Fishing Derby Fund (to be used only for Derby activities) $1,050
  • Total: $5,725.34
- $1,000 for float tube launch ramps, beginning with Jayhawker Pond. Tom will try to find out who manages the city-owned pond north of the city recyling center, a tentative location for a second float tube launch.
- $500 for handicapped boat ramp at Lone Tree Reservoir, supporting Centennial Bass Club project. Tom is seeing whether the project is being held up by availability of funds; the sense of the board is, we may want to increase the Club’s donation.
- Memorial Bench in memory of Dick Bunce; up to $1485 could be spent from the memorial fund; the city has already approved location at the North Lake Pond, site of the annual Kids Fishing Derby.
- Big Thompson water improvement project? As part of the city’s upgrade of the old fairgrounds park, Larry Callahan’s exploring plans to improve fish habitat in the adjacent section of the Big Thompson.
- Other possibilities:
- John Gwynup has proposed creation of a fish ruler, cloth or plastic, with the club’s logo, for handout at the Derby and other activities.

A visit to Pella Crossing ponds is planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 12 to look over Boulder County’s float tube launch ramps. Meet at K-Mart.

George Kral is seeking volunteers to help with the Chilson Sept. 21 Harvest Bazaar; a number of club members have volunteered and he’s gathering information on what else is needed.

Most of the Board’s discussion centered on how to spend some of our available money for activities supporting fishing for seniors and youth. Tom Miller is presenting Parks and Recreation staff with the following tentative plans:
- $1,000 for float tube launch ramps, beginning with Jayhawker Pond. Tom will try to find out who manages the city-owned pond north of the city recyling center, a tentative location for a second float tube launch.
- $500 for handicapped boat ramp at Lone Tree Reservoir, supporting Centennial Bass Club project. Tom is seeing whether the project is being held up by availability of funds; the sense of the board is, we may want to increase the Club’s donation.
- Memorial Bench in memory of Dick Bunce; up to $1485 could be spent from the memorial fund; the city has already approved location at the North Lake Pond, site of the annual Kids Fishing Derby.
- Big Thompson water improvement project? As part of the city’s upgrade of the old fairgrounds park, Larry Callahan’s exploring plans to improve fish habitat in the adjacent section of the Big Thompson.
- Other possibilities:
- John Gwynup has proposed creation of a fish ruler, cloth or plastic, with the club’s logo, for handout at the Derby and other activities.
- Bill Prater proposed the acquisition of a fishing library, books, magazines and DVD’s, to be donated to the Loveland public library.

Kids Fishing Derby: the $1,050 left from the 2007 derby was donated by local sponsors, and represents about the amount needed to run the 2008 derby. The club will continue to solicit donations, and look for ways to improve the derby.

Other items for the Sept. 18 club meeting: Bill Prater will prepare a questionaire for attendees asking for their fishing interests and availability or recommendations for elected and volunteer positions for 2008. it’ll include information on the nominating process for board elections. At this point we’ll be electing a new vice president and secretary, with Bill continuing as webmaster and newsletter editor.

It appears the announced closing of the K-Mart lunchroom has been postponded, but we’re looking at alternatives, including the McKee Hospital lunchroom and the Widow McCoy’s, which has a separate room.


November 5, 2007 Board Minutes
Treasurer’s Report, Dave Harem: total funds on hand $61,60.95 (less $181.84, expenses for Jayhawker belly boat launch project)

Raffle Report, Dominick Scarillo: $34.53

Old business: belly boat launch draw about 20 volunteers; project completed in under two hours including city parks and open lands’ dumping of road bed and gravel material. Discussion of possible second project at Recycle Pond. Tom Miller reports total expense was $181.84 and we have 4 of 10 landscaping timbers left.

Ray Park: Move to Egg & I did not go as well as planned; management said prices quoted should not have included tax, tip or coffee. Board moved and approved proposal to try Dorothy’s Catering, 8:30 a.m.

Larry Callihan, city parks and open lands manager described city plans for the Fairgrounds Park improvements, on about 48.5 acres. DOW electroshock of the Big Thompson just upstream of that area showed 10 species of fish, five nature and five non-native including small brown trout, carp and smallmouth. Plan is to make stream improvements to make it a better transition area fishery. He’ll have better understanding of volunteer needs soon and will report back for potential FLC participation.

The board rejected a propose to reduce club fees, keeping fees at $25 for individuals and $25 for a couple, and $10 at mid-year. The feeling is, we’ll be investing available funds to improve opportunities for club members and youngsters in the community.

Tom Miller is soliciting signups for an ice fishing trip to Lake Grandby Jan . 20-24.

Submitting by Bill Prater, Secretary
Next general meeting is Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Chilson Center
Next board meeting is Dec. 3, 9 a.m. Chilson Center

Minutes, LFC Board, June 4, 2007

Secretary’s report, Dave Harem: the club has grown to 68 members.  The Dick Bunce Memorial Trust now totals $1,210, bringing the total Club trust fund to $3,375.34.  The active balance on hand is $1,139.21

Raffle, Dominic Scarillo: $492.49 minus $62.76 expenses; $429.73 on hand.

Old Business: 

Norm Engelbrecht, Loveland Fishing Derby:  great success.  Special thanks to Tom Miller, George Kral for outstanding planning of the event; special thanks to Lynn Kral for terrific poster to recognize event contributors.  Norm and Jim Giles to write personal letter of thanks to contributors. 

Annual summer picnic is TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 (CORRECTED FROM BOARD DISCUSSION) starting around noon, at the Namaqua Park.  Norm, JimG, Tom Miller and George form committee to plan.

Discussion:  proposal made to combine the event with a similar Boy Scout event.  Thanks to all who volunteered for the two events.

Donation to Centennial Bass Club:  Tom Miller to draft note to go to Centennial President Frank Villa.

Jayhawker Ponds fish habitat improvement:  final work day set for June 8 (completed)

New business:

Board agrees to emphasize need for liability release form for visitors fishing on club outings.

Brownie fishing:  six volunteers needed each day, June 12-19 and Swift Ponds, 10-2:30.  See George Kral.

Kansas trip:  participants meeting at Norm's house 7 p.m. June 14


Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Prater, Secretary



October 2007 General Meeting Minutes

Treasurer’s report, Dave Harem:

  • $671.65 in club treasury
  • $3,190 in Parks and Recreation general fund
  • $1435.61, Kids Fishing Derby account
  • Dick Bunce Memorial Fund, $1,535
  • Total: $6,160.95


Raffle report, Dom Scarillo: $525.53

New Business:

  1. Dave Harem: Larry Callihan, Loveland parks and open space manager, to speak to club at November meeting on hopes for improved fish habitat in Big Thompson
  2. Tom Miller: Club plans approved by Larry Callihan for initial belly boat launch construction in Jayhawker Pond. Membership approved work day of 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Jayhawker. Expected cost $200, with city providing gravel. Tom also learned that the pond adjacent to Loveland recycle center is city open land property open to fishing and belly boating. Potential second site.
  1. Ray Park: presented alternative Friday morning breakfast sites. After discussion of Widow McCoy’s, Dorothy’s Catering and Egg & I, membership approved a move from K-Mart to Egg & I, effective Friday, Nov. 2, with a new start time of 9 a.m. Board will notify K-Mart of the move.


Next board meeting is 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, and the November general meeting is 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20., both at Chilson Center.

Minutes, LFC Board, Sept. 10, 2007
  • Loveland Fishing Club 2007 balance is $895.26
  • Dick Bunce Memorial Fund is $1,485
  • Loveland Parks & Recreation deposits (including new $1,000 grant from IBM) $2,190.34
  • Fishing Derby Fund (to be used only for Derby activities) $1,050
  • Total: $5,725.34
- $1,000 for float tube launch ramps, beginning with Jayhawker Pond. Tom will try to find out who manages the city-owned pond north of the city recyling center, a tentative location for a second float tube launch.
- $500 for handicapped boat ramp at Lone Tree Reservoir, supporting Centennial Bass Club project. Tom is seeing whether the project is being held up by availability of funds; the sense of the board is, we may want to increase the Club’s donation.
- Memorial Bench in memory of Dick Bunce; up to $1485 could be spent from the memorial fund; the city has already approved location at the North Lake Pond, site of the annual Kids Fishing Derby.
- Big Thompson water improvement project? As part of the city’s upgrade of the old fairgrounds park, Larry Callahan’s exploring plans to improve fish habitat in the adjacent section of the Big Thompson.
- Other possibilities:
- John Gwynup has proposed creation of a fish ruler, cloth or plastic, with the club’s logo, for handout at the Derby and other activities.

A visit to Pella Crossing ponds is planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 12 to look over Boulder County’s float tube launch ramps. Meet at K-Mart.

George Kral is seeking volunteers to help with the Chilson Sept. 21 Harvest Bazaar; a number of club members have volunteered and he’s gathering information on what else is needed.

Most of the Board’s discussion centered on how to spend some of our available money for activities supporting fishing for seniors and youth. Tom Miller is presenting Parks and Recreation staff with the following tentative plans:
- $1,000 for float tube launch ramps, beginning with Jayhawker Pond. Tom will try to find out who manages the city-owned pond north of the city recyling center, a tentative location for a second float tube launch.
- $500 for handicapped boat ramp at Lone Tree Reservoir, supporting Centennial Bass Club project. Tom is seeing whether the project is being held up by availability of funds; the sense of the board is, we may want to increase the Club’s donation.
- Memorial Bench in memory of Dick Bunce; up to $1485 could be spent from the memorial fund; the city has already approved location at the North Lake Pond, site of the annual Kids Fishing Derby.
- Big Thompson water improvement project? As part of the city’s upgrade of the old fairgrounds park, Larry Callahan’s exploring plans to improve fish habitat in the adjacent section of the Big Thompson.
- Other possibilities:
- John Gwynup has proposed creation of a fish ruler, cloth or plastic, with the club’s logo, for handout at the Derby and other activities.
- Bill Prater proposed the acquisition of a fishing library, books, magazines and DVD’s, to be donated to the Loveland public library.

Kids Fishing Derby: the $1,050 left from the 2007 derby was donated by local sponsors, and represents about the amount needed to run the 2008 derby. The club will continue to solicit donations, and look for ways to improve the derby.

Other items for the Sept. 18 club meeting: Bill Prater will prepare a questionaire for attendees asking for their fishing interests and availability or recommendations for elected and volunteer positions for 2008. it’ll include information on the nominating process for board elections. At this point we’ll be electing a new vice president and secretary, with Bill continuing as webmaster and newsletter editor.

It appears the announced closing of the K-Mart lunchroom has been postponded, but we’re looking at alternatives, including the McKee Hospital lunchroom and the Widow McCoy’s, which has a separate room.


Minutes, LFC Board, June 4, 2007

Secretary’s report, Dave Harem: the club has grown to 68 members.  The Dick Bunce Memorial Trust now totals $1,210, bringing the total Club trust fund to $3,375.34.  The active balance on hand is $1,139.21

Raffle, Dominic Scarillo: $492.49 minus $62.76 expenses; $429.73 on hand.

Old Business: 

Norm Engelbrecht, Loveland Fishing Derby:  great success.  Special thanks to Tom Miller, George Kral for outstanding planning of the event; special thanks to Lynn Kral for terrific poster to recognize event contributors.  Norm and Jim Giles to write personal letter of thanks to contributors. 

Annual summer picnic is TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 (CORRECTED FROM BOARD DISCUSSION) starting around noon, at the Namaqua Park.  Norm, JimG, Tom Miller and George form committee to plan.

Discussion:  proposal made to combine the event with a similar Boy Scout event.  Thanks to all who volunteered for the two events.

Donation to Centennial Bass Club:  Tom Miller to draft note to go to Centennial President Frank Villa.

Jayhawker Ponds fish habitat improvement:  final work day set for June 8 (completed)

New business:

Board agrees to emphasize need for liability release form for visitors fishing on club outings.

Brownie fishing:  six volunteers needed each day, June 12-19 and Swift Ponds, 10-2:30.  See George Kral.

Kansas trip:  participants meeting at Norm's house 7 p.m. June 14

Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Prater, Secretary



October 2007 General Meeting Minutes

Treasurer’s report, Dave Harem:

  • $671.65 in club treasury
  • $3,190 in Parks and Recreation general fund
  • $1435.61, Kids Fishing Derby account
  • Dick Bunce Memorial Fund, $1,535
  • Total: $6,160.95


Raffle report, Dom Scarillo: $525.53

New Business:

  1. Dave Harem: Larry Callihan, Loveland parks and open space manager, to speak to club at November meeting on hopes for improved fish habitat in Big Thompson
  2. Tom Miller: Club plans approved by Larry Callihan for initial belly boat launch construction in Jayhawker Pond. Membership approved work day of 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Jayhawker. Expected cost $200, with city providing gravel. Tom also learned that the pond adjacent to Loveland recycle center is city open land property open to fishing and belly boating. Potential second site.
  3. Ray Park: presented alternative Friday morning breakfast sites. After discussion of Widow McCoy’s, Dorothy’s Catering and Egg & I, membership approved a move from K-Mart to Egg & I, effective Friday, Nov. 2, with a new start time of 9 a.m. Board will notify K-Mart of the move.


Next board meeting is 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, and the November general meeting is 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20., both at Chilson Center.



Minutes, LFC Board, June 4, 2007

Secretary’s report, Dave Harem: the club has grown to 68 members.  The Dick Bunce Memorial Trust now totals $1,210, bringing the total Club trust fund to $3,375.34.  The active balance on hand is $1,139.21

Raffle, Dominic Scarillo: $492.49 minus $62.76 expenses; $429.73 on hand.

Old Business: 

Norm Engelbrecht, Loveland Fishing Derby:  great success.  Special thanks to Tom Miller, George Kral for outstanding planning of the event; special thanks to Lynn Kral for terrific poster to recognize event contributors.  Norm and Jim Giles to write personal letter of thanks to contributors. 

Annual summer picnic is TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 (CORRECTED FROM BOARD DISCUSSION) starting around noon, at the Namaqua Park.  Norm, JimG, Tom Miller and George form committee to plan.

Discussion:  proposal made to combine the event with a similar Boy Scout event.  Thanks to all who volunteered for the two events.

Donation to Centennial Bass Club:  Tom Miller to draft note to go to Centennial President Frank Villa.

Jayhawker Ponds fish habitat improvement:  final work day set for June 8 (completed)

New business:

Board agrees to emphasize need for liability release form for visitors fishing on club outings.

Brownie fishing:  six volunteers needed each day, June 12-19 and Swift Ponds, 10-2:30.  See George Kral.

Kansas trip:  participants meeting at Norm's house 7 p.m. June 14


Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bill Prater, Secretary



Minutes, LFC Board, Sept. 10, 2007

  • Loveland Fishing Club 2007 balance is $895.26
  • Dick Bunce Memorial Fund is $1,485
  • Loveland Parks & Recreation deposits (including new $1,000 grant from IBM) $2,190.34
  • Fishing Derby Fund (to be used only for Derby activities) $1,050
  • Total: $5,725.34
- $1,000 for float tube launch ramps, beginning with Jayhawker Pond. Tom will try to find out who manages the city-owned pond north of the city recyling center, a tentative location for a second float tube launch.
- $500 for handicapped boat ramp at Lone Tree Reservoir, supporting Centennial Bass Club project. Tom is seeing whether the project is being held up by availability of funds; the sense of the board is, we may want to increase the Club’s donation.
- Memorial Bench in memory of Dick Bunce; up to $1485 could be spent from the memorial fund; the city has already approved location at the North Lake Pond, site of the annual Kids Fishing Derby.
- Big Thompson water improvement project? As part of the city’s upgrade of the old fairgrounds park, Larry Callahan’s exploring plans to improve fish habitat in the adjacent section of the Big Thompson.
- Other possibilities:
- John Gwynup has proposed creation of a fish ruler, cloth or plastic, with the club’s logo, for handout at the Derby and other activities.

A visit to Pella Crossing ponds is planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 12 to look over Boulder County’s float tube launch ramps. Meet at K-Mart.

George Kral is seeking volunteers to help with the Chilson Sept. 21 Harvest Bazaar; a number of club members have volunteered and he’s gathering information on what else is needed.

Most of the Board’s discussion centered on how to spend some of our available money for activities supporting fishing for seniors and youth. Tom Miller is presenting Parks and Recreation staff with the following tentative plans:
- $1,000 for float tube launch ramps, beginning with Jayhawker Pond. Tom will try to find out who manages the city-owned pond north of the city recyling center, a tentative location for a second float tube launch.
- $500 for handicapped boat ramp at Lone Tree Reservoir, supporting Centennial Bass Club project. Tom is seeing whether the project is being held up by availability of funds; the sense of the board is, we may want to increase the Club’s donation.
- Memorial Bench in memory of Dick Bunce; up to $1485 could be spent from the memorial fund; the city has already approved location at the North Lake Pond, site of the annual Kids Fishing Derby.
- Big Thompson water improvement project? As part of the city’s upgrade of the old fairgrounds park, Larry Callahan’s exploring plans to improve fish habitat in the adjacent section of the Big Thompson.
- Other possibilities:
- John Gwynup has proposed creation of a fish ruler, cloth or plastic, with the club’s logo, for handout at the Derby and other activities.
- Bill Prater proposed the acquisition of a fishing library, books, magazines and DVD’s, to be donated to the Loveland public library.

Kids Fishing Derby: the $1,050 left from the 2007 derby was donated by local sponsors, and represents about the amount needed to run the 2008 derby. The club will continue to solicit donations, and look for ways to improve the derby.

Other items for the Sept. 18 club meeting: Bill Prater will prepare a questionaire for attendees asking for their fishing interests and availability or recommendations for elected and volunteer positions for 2008. it’ll include information on the nominating process for board elections. At this point we’ll be electing a new vice president and secretary, with Bill continuing as webmaster and newsletter editor.

It appears the announced closing of the K-Mart lunchroom has been postponded, but we’re looking at alternatives, including the McKee Hospital lunchroom and the Widow McCoy’s, which has a separate room.


Minutes, LFC Board, June 4, 2007

Secretary’s report, Dave Harem: the club has grown to 68 members.  The Dick Bunce Memorial Trust now totals $1,210, bringing the total Club trust fund to $3,375.34.  The active balance on hand is $1,139.21

Raffle, Dominic Scarillo: $492.49 minus $62.76 expenses; $429.73 on hand.

Old Business: 

Norm Engelbrecht, Loveland Fishing Derby:  great success.  Special thanks to Tom Miller, George Kral for outstanding planning of the event; special thanks to Lynn Kral for terrific poster to recognize event contributors.  Norm and Jim Giles to write personal letter of thanks to contributors. 

Annual summer picnic is TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 (CORRECTED FROM BOARD DISCUSSION) starting around noon, at the Namaqua Park.  Norm, JimG, Tom Miller and George form committee to plan.

Discussion:  proposal made to combine the event with a similar Boy Scout event.  Thanks to all who volunteered for the two events.

Donation to Centennial Bass Club:  Tom Miller to draft note to go to Centennial President Frank Villa.

Jayhawker Ponds fish habitat improvement:  final work day set for June 8 (completed)

New business:

Board agrees to emphasize need for liability release form for visitors fishing on club outings.

Brownie fishing:  six volunteers needed each day, June 12-19 and Swift Ponds, 10-2:30.  See George Kral.

Kansas trip:  participants meeting at Norm's house 7 p.m. June 14