NW CT Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Minutes of Meeting

October 1, 2013

10/1/13 Northwest CT TU Chapter meeting opened by Jim Fedorich at 7:30pm

Treasurers Report:

       Checking account balance 9/30/13 is $3414.41

Jim mentioned to all present at the meeting he was looking for suggestions on a speaker for next month’s meeting. Shawn Britton said he had a couple of reputable speakers he knew and would email Jim with their information.

Farmington Valley TU Chapter is holding an "Angling Gear Tag Sale" on Wednesday, November 6th at the Farmington Community Center, 321 New Britain Avenue, Unionville, CT from 6-9pm. Admission is free. Northwest CT TU Chapter has reserved 2 tables for anyone interested in selling any equipment.

Northwest CT TU Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30 downstairs in the lounge at the Torrington Elks Lodge. The party is open to all and a cash bar is available.

Northwest CT TU will be holding its annual Banquet on Saturday, February 8th, 2014. Jim thought that we might want to look at the menu to see if any changes should be made to the dinner selection.

Jim Fedorich was looking for candidates to replace the President’s, Treasurer’s, and fill a new 1st Vice President’s positions. Shawn Britton was open to 1st Vice President's positions as long as he was able to get plenty of help to transition into this position. Members voted and welcomed Shawn as the new 1st Vice President. Ron Leone is the 2nd Vice President.

Darlene Ostrosky could possibly be interested in the Treasurers position.

Dick Heffernon reported that 3 new schools are interested in "Trout in the Classroom" project.

1- The Housatonic Valley Regional High School - they have some large tanks that they would eventually like to use so they could raise the fish to adulthood. They must 1st check with the DEEP to get approval.

          2- Kent Center School in Kent - 4th grade class

          3- Washington Primary School in Washington Depot

Northwest CT TU applied for a permit to install up to 100 boulders in the Naugatuck River, waiting for the Army Corps of Engineers to sign the permit.

Pauline Krofssik and Darlene Stock were interested in getting more women involved in fly fishing and Trout Unlimited. Pauline is already involved in the "Casting For Recovery" organization.

There is talk about another "Women Gone Wild" event in 2014 in Harwinton. This event gives women the opportunity to get involved hunting, fishing and shooting sports.

Respectfully submitted,

Scott Richie

Acting Secretary, NW CT Chapter of Trout Unlimited