The Idaho Bass Federation (TIBF)
October Meeting Minutes
October 20, 2016
Canyon Marine, Nampa Idaho
Attendees: Tammy Shuyler, Bobbie Littlefield, Chris Tucker, Scott Lepka, Ryan Cullen, Steve Day, Teleconference: Eddie Garcia
Treasurer Report- Bobbie Littlefield
- Qualifier Account :$1704.54; General Account: $6012.56; Youth Account: $ 1245.61
- Current Active Members 338
- Board members all in favor of issuing Travel funds for Shane and Loren Torok.( They did fish one practice day before boat failure)
Youth Report -Brian Ashton
- Youth Director position open for 2017. Please contact Tammy if interested.
- Tammy ordered the Real Kids Fishing Kits for the Sportsman show.
Conservation Report-Jason Fuller
- “Life of Bass” sign templates introduced by Ryan Cullen. Discussed sizes and locations for signs. Ryan will shop pricing for up to 20 signs. Amount of signs purchased will depend on cost.
- Discussed adding a banner with the Life of Bass also at all Qualifiers.
- Conservation Director position is open for 2017. Please contact Tammy if interested.
Communication Report-Steve Day
- All requirements met for our National Sponsors per TBF. All sponsor logos are uploaded on TIBF website, www.IdahoBassFed.com
Tournament Report- Eddie Garcia
- Semi-Finals at Dworshak went great! Montana was appreciative of the event quality and looking forward to hosting event in 2017 Congratulations to Boaters Curtis McCown, Ben Warren and Co-Anglers Tony Shuyler and Chris Felty for qualifying for Nationals in 2017.
- Chris Tucker presented additional planning details for the 2017 Qualifier schedule. Qualifier dates will be finalized at the Major Tournament scheduling meeting in November. Work will continue on 2017 Qualifier format.
Old Business:
- Discussed finalizing banquet date February 18, 2017 for TIBF Banquet. Tammy will try to negotiate for a reduced fee for the Meridian Senior Center. We will work on more details in the upcoming meetings.
- TIBF will be purchasing the IBM trailer. Trailer will be stored at Canyon Marine.
New Business:
- Eddie suggested we try and solicit sponsors. We can use spots on the trailer for various banners and logos which can help raise money for qualifier travel funds. Eddie will head sponsor committee.
- Tammy will develop a Job Description for a full-time paid Tournament Director. Anyone interested should contact Tammy.
- Next Board Meeting November 10, 2016 at 6:00 pm and then Major Tournament scheduling meeting to follow at 7:00 pm
Meeting Adjourned 7:35 pm
Submitted by Bobbie Littlefield