5/1/24
Meeting called to order at 732
Roll call: Jim R, JD, Malcolm, Paul, Jim G, Ron, Elvis, Chris M, Pat, Eric, Louie
Minutes reviewed and approved – Jim G / Ron
Treasurers report given
Old Business
Awaiting replacement check from State for 6 man
New Business
Santee State Park ramp currently closed – will review Aug trn location in July.
Reviewed tournament results
Trn out of Cathead S/L – 3
Raffle – Eric, Jim G, Paul
50/50 – JD
Mtg adjourned 751 – Jim G / Paul
4/3/24
Meeting called to order at 738
Roll call: Jim R, JD, Malcolm, Paul, Jim G, Steve, Ron, Elvis, Chris M, Sam, Linda, Pat, Augie, Eli
Minutes read and approved: Jim G / Ron
Treasurers report given – all dues paid and no outstanding bills.
Linda thanked the members of the club and is moving permanently, but plans on remaining a member.
Submit any Bylaw / Tournament rule changes at July and August meeting for voting on in September.
Sam brought up he had heard something about a Saudi sponsored Fishing lEAGUE,
Discussed the James Watson / Boyd Duckett dispute.
Trn Results / Standing reviewed
Next trn April 14 Black’s – Safelight to 3
Malcolm thanked those who was able to attend Teddie’s funeral
Raffle winners – Pat, Eli, Ron
50/50 – Steve
Mtg adjourned 815 Paul / Ron
3/6/24
Meeting called to order at 735
Roll call: Jim R, JD, Malcolm, Paul, Eric, Jim G, Steve, Louie, Ron
Minutes read and approved: Jim G / Ron
Treasurers report given – all dues paid and no outstanding bills.
Malcolm gave an update on Teddie.
Reviewed tournament results and YTD standing,
Discussion on paying for tournaments at beginning of season.
Discussion on multi bait rigs – A rigs / double fluke ect..
Daylight saving time Sat night
Trn – Blacks safelight -3
Meeting adj 820
2/7/24
Meeting called to order at 732
Roll call: Jim R, JD, Malcolm, Pat, Paul, Elvis, Sam, Jim G, Augie, Eli
Minutes read and approved: Jim G / Sam
Treasurers report given – all dues paid and no outstanding bills
Bo fell in water, core temp 90, hospitalized – wasn’t wearing life jacket.
Teddie fell – surgery
Lakes low, be safe
Blacks entrance from canal – be safe entering
6 man money and plaques
Feb 18 Blacks – safe light to 3
Meeting adjourned 803
1/3/24
Meeting called to order at 733
Roll call: JD, Jim R, Sam, Dwayne, Ron, Pat, Steve, Teddie, Malcolm
Minutes read and approved: Ron / Pat
Treasurers report given – all dues paid and no outstanding bills
States dues ($395) and National ($510) dues paid
No club donation to Chris for Regional, individual donations encouraged.
Winter Opens 1/6, 1/20, 2/3
ALX Sunday Trn out of Blacks 1-5
Safety note – Lakes low
Trn 1/14, safelight to 3
Meeting adj 755
12/6
Meeting called to order at 735
Roll call: JD, Chris, Dwayne, Jim R, Malcolm, Jim G, Augie, Eli, Paul, Steve Louie
Minutes read and approved: Jim G / Steve B
Treasures report given – all dues paid. Outstanding bills National / State dues
Recapped previous tournament
Discussed donations to Chris to support going to Regional.
Sportsman of the Year nominations discussed
Tournament Sunday Cooper – safelight to 3
Safety – Watch wind and floating debris.
State Meeting recap
New website – SCBassNation,com and new Facebook page.
Next State meetings Aug 11 and Dec 1.
6 man on Clarks Hill Oct 11-12 / updates by Aug 15
State Championship on Murray no date
6 man entry going to $600 per team, Top 6 individuals paid / Top 10 teams paid
SC Trail – entry only online by Wed at 5pm before the tournament
All bridges in SC events are no wake whether marker or not
Youth has seen a 43% growth
Trail events entry – Boater $100 / nonboater $75
lub of the Year – Swamp Fox
Member of the Year – Timmy Tyler of Swamp Fox
11/1
Meeting called to order at 731
Roll call: JD, Jim R, Malcolm, Elvis, Chris, Sam, Paul, Jim G, Dwayne, Teddie, Eric, Ron, Steve, Patrick
Minutes read and approved: Ron / Steve
Treasurers report given – all dues paid with exception of 1 member.
SC Nation President Chris Jones said he is working on bidding out the site for the states 6 Man tournament to the highest bidder to bring more revenue into the state. This means there will no longer be a set rotation for this event.
Nov 5 out of Blacks will be a benefit tournament for Jimmy Bihler who past away. The club voted to give a $100 entry fee donation from the Summerville club.
Paul gave kudos to Chris, Elvis and JD for getting everything together for the 6 Man lodging and food.
It was discussed about members that fish multiple cubs and choosing which to fish 6 man with. Art 5 states a member may be removed from the club if they choose to fish 6 man with another club if they are in the top 6 in Summerville. This was put in many years ago due to members making paper / ghost teams instead of fishing with Summerville. It was generally agreed that this rule does not apply to those fishing other clubs and should not be an issue in the future.
District 6 fish off team – Jim R, Dwayne, Elvis, Ron, Chris, Johnno, Alt – Malcolm Tournament is Nov 18 out of Blacks, safelight till 330.
Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) are off limits starting Nov 1.
Discussed Club Championship and presented checks.
Jim Grant brought up getting club jackets if anyone is interested. Approx. $100
Club banquet is Tuesday, Nov 7, at Logans in Summerville at 630.
November tournament is the 5th out of Blacks, safelight till 3. Reminder that is also Daylight savings time so takeoff will be an hour earlier, approx. 6-615. There also will be a benefit tournament that day from 1-5.
Safety note: be aware of low water conditions and possibility of fog early.
Door prizes: Eric, Malcolm, Steve 50/50 – Eric
Meeting adjourned 826 – Jim G / Paul
10/4
Meeting called to order at 740
Roll call: JD, Jim R, Malcolm, Elvis, Chris, Sam, Paul, Jim G, Dwayne, Teddie, Eric, Augie, Eli, Ron
Minutes read and approved: Jim G / Ron
Treasurers report given – no outstanding debts
Dues paid
Discussed need to add new members
Previous proposed bylaw changes from 9/6 were approved.
Tournament review from Sept / Oct
Club Championship Oct 20 – Blacks / 21- Cypress Safelight -3 Top 10 in standings qualify.
Discussed and approved 2024 schedule.
Banquet Nov 7 630 at Logans
Discussed upcoming 6manevent on Lake Murray
Safety note – don’t forget to do annual routine maintenance on your boat to avoid issues.
Door prizes – Dwayne / Eric / Teddie
Meeting adjourned 848
9/6
Meeting called to order at 733
Roll call: JD, Jim, Malcolm, Elvis, Dwayne, Eric, Chris, Ron, Patrick, Steve, Jim G, Sam, Paul, Augie, Eli
Minutes read and approved: Jim G / Augie
Treasures report given – no outstanding debts
Jim gave brief on State mtg and presented the treasurers report for review.
Small payout to 6 man qualifiers
Trail schedule will come out after seeing Elite schedule.
Discussed eliminating August meeting
Officer nominations
Pres – Jim, VP – Chris, Sec – JD, Treas – Malcolm, Trn Dir – Elvis, Safety – Dwayne
Proposed Bylaw / Trn rule changes
Rule 14 Lunker Award – As a Lunker Award, the club will pay a maximum of $200 towards the replica mounting of a Largemouth bass over 10lbs (Smallmouth over 6) which is caught by an active member in good standing during a sanctioned club tournament.
Club Championship – The top 10 in points will qualify to fish the Club Championship. The angler with the biggest bag of the year, if not in the top 10, will also qualify to fish the Championship.
Tournaments
Sept 17 – Blacks safelight till 3
Oct 1 – Lake Murray, ramp at Acapulco Landing, 960 Rock N Creek Rd, Leesville SC. We will meet at the Spinx at exit 194 and we will need to leave no later than 430am as it is 2 hr drive and Sunrise is at 715.
Oct 13 – 14 6 man Lake Murray -teams Chris / Elvis, Ron / Paul, JD / Steve
Oct 20 – 21 Club Championship – recommend that club the move to Nov in the future.
Nov 18 – 6th District fish off out of Blacks
Club dues are due at the Oct 4 meeting.
Meeting Adj at 833 – Paul / Augie
7/5
Meeting called to order at 731
Roll call: JD, Elvis, Chris, Jim R, Jim G, Dwayne, Ron, Johno, Patrick, Steve, Malcolm, Steve, Louie
Minutes read and approved: Ron / Patrick
Treasures report given – no outstanding debts
Raffle made $520 for 6 man lodging
6 man housing reserved
Tournament recap from June
Thanked Elvis for his work on getting the club members jerseys
July tournament is a 24 hr event. Lines in at 2pm. Courtesy weigh-in at Cypress Gardens at 7pm Saturday evening. Sunday weigh-in at 2pm at Cypress. You can weigh in 5 at each weigh-in, but only your best 5 will count for total weight. A dead fish that is weighed in will be part of your total weight. Any public water accessible by all members with a boat ramp are eligible to fish. Any questions contact Elvis.
The August tournament has been moved from the 13th to the 27th. The reason is we have a mandatory State mtg on the 13th to be eligible to fish the 6 man event. Motion by Jim G / Ron Brown and approved 12- 0.
Safety note – stay hydrated, keep phone charged
Meeting adj. at 808 Johno / Pat
6/7
Meeting called to order at 706 at Phantom Outdoors
Roll call: JD, Malcolm, Elvis, Chris, Jim G, Sam, Paul, Patrick, Steve, Johno, Jim R, Teddie, Dwayne, Louie
Minutes approved: Jim G / Paul
Treasurers report given – state dues outstanding (paid now)
Discussed 6 man housing – need to know who plans on staying so we know what to book.
Raffle made approx. $600
Grass cutting going on in Mulberry
Raffle winners – 1st Chris McCarty, 2nd – Larry Mullis, 3rd – John Mortimer
Door prizes – Sam, Jim R, Patrick
50/50 – Jim G
Tournament Sunday Cypress SL – 3
Safety- watch floating debris in the river
5/3
Meeting called to order at 736
Roll call: JD, Jim R, Teddie, Eric, Sam, Paul, Chris, Ron, Jim G, Thomas, Johno. Malcolm, Steve, Louie
Minutes approved Jim G / Paul
Treasurers report – only outstanding bill is State dues
Phantom mtg confirmed for June 7, time TBD (most likely earlier).
Jerseys all had Rozelle on the back so being remade, have hopefully by tournament.
Need to start looking for house on Murray for 6 man in Oct.
Had a show of hands of who is interested in fishing 6 man – Chris, Elvis, Ron, Eric, JD, Steve
Spraying for Giant Salvina
Sam knee replacement June 21
Safety – Lower lake down, watch for snakes and wasp nest.
Drawing – Thomas, Steve, JD, Chris 50/50 – Teddie
Tournament this Sunday at Cathead – safelight till 3
Mtg adj 806 Jim G / Malcolm
4/5
Meeting called to order at 735
Roll call: JD, Paul, Jim R, Sam, Patrick, Steve, Teddie, Malcolm, Jim G, Eli, Augie
Tentative mtg at Phantom on June 7. Elvis will contact Matt to arrange.
Discussion on moving monthly meeting to 630.
Club jerseys possibly by next tournament.
Discussed paying at ramp for tournaments.
Beat the Heat tournaments start in May.
Working Man Tournament start May 4.
Elite Series on Murray and Santee.
Ramp Buddy got a sponsor.
Door Prizes – Sam, Jim, Eli
April tournament out of Blacks safelight – 3.
Mtg adj at 802 Sam / Malcolm
3/1/23
Meeting called to order at 733
Roll call: Jim R, JD, Malcolm, Ron, Steve, Sam, Eric, Timmy, Thomas, Paul, Louie, Chris, Augie, Eli, Dwayne
Guest: Kyle Orr
Previous minutes approved: Ron / Elvis
Treasurers report – only outstanding bill is State dues
Old Business
Elvis reported he hopes to have club jerseys by the next meeting.
Raffle tickets to support 6 man team lodging – hope to have tickets by the next meeting to start selling. Drawing will be held June 7.
New Business
Discussion on paying for a tournament entry and what happens if you cannot make it. Nothing in the Bylaws to address this issue. Agreed for the rest of the year to carry an entry fee to the next tournament. Will add something to the Bylaws for the new year to clarify.
Next tournament 3/12 out of Blacks, safelight -3.
Safety – lake is rising and muddy, watch winds and waves.
Adjourned 807 – Sam / Auggie
Club Meeting 2/1/23
Mtg called to order 736
Roll call: Jim R, Malcolm, JD, Dwayne, Ron, Sam, Eric, Timmy, Jim G, Thomas, Paul, Louie, Chris, Elvis, Augie, Eli, Teddie
Previous minutes approved: Jim G / Sam
Treasures report – only outstanding bill is State dues
Old Business
Jerseys – Elvis has $800 in sponsorships. Proofs are in design and will be sent to each member for final approval. Only Active and in good standing members will have their jerseys paid for using sponsorship money.
New Business
Club Championship – discussion to cap at top 10 members vice 50% of club membership. Discussion to have top 8 in points, Big fish of the year and Heavy stringer of the year as qualifiers. A member must be in good standing to qualify.
Raffle ticket discussion – money would be used to pay for lodging for 6 man team. Currently have sponsors of Palmetto $200 or Daiwa rod / reel combo, Phantom $150. Sell max of 250 tickets at $10 each ($2500) 1st place – $1000 to Phantom, 2nd place – BPS gift card $400, 3rd place – Palmetto $200 or rod/reel combo. Should net approx. $1200. Approved for Elvis to get the tickets printed and for the club membership to sell.
Blacks offers an annual pass for $100
Safety note – low water on Santee, be aware of stumps. Carry a change of clothes.
50/50 draw – Eric
Door prizes – Thomas, Dwayne, Chris
Tournament out of Blacks 2/12 – Safelight to 3.
Meeting adjourned 811 – Jim / Malcolm
Club Meeting 1/4/23
Mtg called to order 733
Roll Call: JD, Jim, Malcolm, Augie, Eli, Dwayne, Timmy, Elvis, Chris, Eric, Paul, Sam, Teddie, Ron, Louie, Patrick
Previous minutes approved: Ron / Paul
Treasures report presented – outstanding bills are National and State dues, approx. $1000.
Discussed switching tournament sites for Sept 17 to Blacks and Oct 1 to Lake Murray. approved by membership in a voice vote with no objections.
Jerseys – sheet passed around to members to get their sponsors for ind. jerseys. Proofs will be sent to each member to approve. We have 4 or 5 sponsors paying to be on the jersey that will help defer cost to each member.
Elvis and Chris to get housing for 6 man on Murray,
Sunday Showdowns on Santee start this weekend.
Low Country has an open this Sat.
Club tournament 1/15 out of Cypress Safelight -3.
50/50 Eric
Drawing for door prizes – Chris, Sam, Teddie, Eli
Safety tip – Dress warm and wear PFD if alone.
Mtg adj 809 – Sam / Ron
Club Meeting 12/7
Roll Call: JD, Elvis, Chris, Eric, Dwayne, Teddie, Augie, Eli, Paul, Sam, Timmy, Ron, Pat, Jim R, Steve, Tim, Malcolm, Louie
Guest: Daniel G, Elvis P
Previous minutes approved – Ron / Chris unanimous
Treasurers report presented
Review State meeting notes
Old Business
Jerseys – still discussion on what to do, no decision made
New Business
Discussed 6 Man on Lake Murray Oct 13/14, 2023. Need to look for housing and reserve. Elvis and Chris will work on.
Members not rejoining: Tom and John M
Discussed Nov. tournament out of Blacks. Top 3 – Chris 14.69, Ron 12.09, Elvis 4.81
Dec 11 Cypress Safelight – 3
Safety – observe no wake at bridges, get a ticket you are disqualified.
Door prizes – Steve, Pat, Teddie, Tim 50/50 – Eric
Mtg adj 815 Sam / Tim
State Meeting 12/4/22
Regional will be on Lake Douglas in Dandridge, TN May 21-26
Entry fee for tournament trail Boater – $100 / Co Angler $75
Tournament Trail and State tournaments for 2023
Feb 11 – Santee Blacks
Mar 11 – Greenwood State Park
April 8 – Hartwell Greenpond
May 13 – Murray Larry Coon
June 10 – Cooper River Cypress
Oct 13/14 – 6 Man Lake Murray Billy Dreher
Nov 10//11 – State Championship Winyah Bay
2022 6 Man notes – lowest winning team weight in recent memory
New website / Facebook starting Jan 1 – scbassnation.com. Will be able to register and pay for tournament trail online. Eventually dues will also be able to be paid online. Still discussion of a credit card fee and what it will be.
Financial report is available for review.
Team trail begins 2nd year. For every 25 teams we get 1 team into the National Championship. Had 86 teams last year, so 3 teams going to Championship.
Volunteer help needed for B.A.S.S. events on Murray and Santee. Camera boats, ect Contact Chris Jones for more info.
All Bylaw changes present were approved unanimously.
Any proposed changed to Bylaws need to be presented at Aug mtg in writing.
The rulers for measuring fish at State tournaments are machined and non-bendable. Had several short fish at 6 man and seemed to effect rulers on Phoenix and Rangers. Feel free to check your ruler against State ruler before tournament.
Changes coming to B.A.S.S. – going from 5 to 4 regions. Expect more details in the next couple of weeks.
Officers elections
Chris Jones re-elected President.
Ed Owens stepping down as Secretary – replacement will be Kipton Burba will take over.
Jason Holland (been rep for 14 yrs) stepping down as District 1 rep. No replacement named.
Need new rep for District 4 to replace Kipton.
Discussion on Paper clubs / stacked teams and how to curb. Possibly moving up date that members have to be on a club roster. Currently Aug 15.
National and State dues need to be paid by the beginning of the new year.
11/2/22
Meeting called to order at 733
Roll Call – JD, Dwayne, Eric, Chris, Elvis, Tim, Jim, Paul, Sam, Teddie, Thomas, Ron, Malcolm, Augie
Guest – Eli (Augie grandson)
Previous minutes approved – Ron / Paul unanimous
Treasures report given
Dues paid – Thomas, Eli, Tim
6th District fish off team – Elvis, Eric, Jim, Ron, Chris, Paul
State Championship Nov 11/12 Wateree
Railroad trestle on the river has no wake buoys
Discussed Jerseys from Fancy Threads, Summerville green with Summerville on on Sleeve and Bassmaster on the other. Approx. $25 plus tax, minimum order of 24.
Banquet – Nov 14 @ 630, Logans Steakhouse, Teddie will contact Linda.
Next tournament Nov 13 out of Blacks.
Safety note – watch where you are running as lake down a foot.
Meeting adjourned 817 – Ron / Paul
10/5/22
Meeting called to order at 745
Roll Call – Jim R, Malcolm, JD, Teddie, Dwayne, Chris M, Elvis, Sam, Eric, Pat, Paul, Timmy, Ron
Prospective member – Steve Bunton, Augie Mendoza
Treasures report
Dues paid – Buddy, Paul, Augie
Banquet – Nov 14 @ 630, Logans Steakhouse
Teddie reviewed notes from State – getting 6 man schedule back on schedule, adding a couple more lakes to 6 man lake rotation, all bridges are no wake zone, price increase for tournament trail entry fees, no membership due increase
Elvis is the Club Champion. Congratulations!
Club Championship Oct 22 – 23, lake first day out of Blacks, Cypress the second day. Top 11 eligible to fish – Elvis, Eric, Jim R, Ron, Chris, Dwayne, Paul, Kyle, Louie, Buddy, JD
Sam brought in a jersey from Fancy Trimmings. JD will contact them to discuss getting them some made and final cost.
Schedule for 2022 – 2023 will be posted on the schedule page.
6th District Fish Off Nov 19 out of Blacks.
Next club tournament Oct 15 out of Blacks.
6 man tournament Oct 7-8 out of John C Land landing on Lake Marion.
Voted in Steve Bunton as a new member.
Safety tip – watch for floaters on the lake after the storm last weekend.
Meeting adjourned 849 (Pat / Eric)
9/1/22
Meeting called to order at 745
Roll call
Dues collected for 2023
Paid – Tom, Chris M, Johno, Malcolm, Elvis, JD, Jim R, Dwayne, Ron, Eric, Jim G, Louie, Teddie
Treasures report given
Discussed what a Quorum is related to members in good standing.
Reviewed proposed Bylaw and Rule changes presented at the August club meeting and Board of Directors meeting.
Article IV Method of Amending the Constitution / By Laws
Current – Quorum 3/4 of members in good standing
To – 2/3 of members in good standing
Passed 16-0
Article V Removal of Membership
Current – (d) Failure to attend 50% of Chapter meetings and 50% of Club functions during a six month period.
To – (d) clubs yearly schedule.
Passed 16 – 0
Article V Removal of Membership
Add – (g) A member should notify the board for any work, illness (surgery) or B.A.S.S. related absence. Any such absence can be excused as pertaining to numbers required to remain in good standing and requirements to Hold Office,
Passed 16 – 0
Article III Sec 7 Eligibility to Hold Office
Current – (b) Has attended at least 3/4ths of Chapter meetings and 3/4ths of Chapter functions (in good standing)
To – (b) Has attended at least 2/3rds of Chapter meetings and 2/3rds of Chapter functions (in good standing)
Passed 15 – 1
Tournament Rules
Rule 2
Draw tournaments – Eliminate all draw tournaments – Malcolm
Passed 14-2
Eliminate the requirement to have an away tournament – Malcolm
Passed 15-0
Weigh in time during the months of June, July and August will be 1pm
Failed 0 – 15
Rule 3 (Board proposal)
Eliminate late charge of $2 if entry fee for tournament is not paid at the meeting (hasn’t been followed in years)
Passed 15-0
Motion made to change meeting night if another location could be scheduled.
Passed 15-0 Will be the first Wednesday at 730.
The approved changes will be posted to the website once updated by the President and received by the Secretary.
Officer nominations / elections for 2023
Pres – Jim R, VP – Teddie, Treas – Malcolm, Sec – JD, Tour Dir – Elvis, Safety Coor – Dwayne
Voted to move club banquet to Oct / Nov time frame (Nov 14 at Logans)
Discussed who would fish State tournament in Oct on Santee Cooper
Boaters – Elvis, Ron, Kyle Co-Anglers -Chris, Paul, Buddy Alt. – Timmy
Safety note – watch for Manatees on the river!
Mtg adjourned – 852
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