NW CT Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Minutes of Meeting

March 7, 2017

 

The March meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM at the Torrington Elks Club by President Ken Ludwig.  There were thirteen attendees. 

 

The Secretary’s Report for February was read by Bob Hart and was accepted as read. 

 

The Treasurer’s Report was given by Treasurer Bill Richie.  There is $4613.21 in our treasury.  The treasurer’s report was accepted as read.

 

We reviewed the results of our February fund raining banquet with the attending membership.  In addition to the debriefing comments from last month, we discussed the need to figure out how to get more people to attend the banquet and that we should advertise more at the local sports clubs.

 

It was decided to hold next year’s banquet at the Elks Club on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018.  Treasurer Bill Richie gave Ron Leoni a $250 check for a deposit to hold the date at the Elks.

 

Ken Ludwig told us at the last State Council meeting it was stated we could get 5 rods from LL Bean for our casting instructions program.

 

Ken mentioned there was going to be a meeting for Project Healing Waters in Winsted in two weeks for volunteers to set up an agenda.

 

Bob Hart was asked to look back at the minutes to find a list of Joe Cieslowski’s suggestions to help stimulate meeting interest.

 

Joe was asked to talk about a fishing trip on the Blackberry River, similar to last year’s outing.  Joe will discuss this at the next meeting.

 

Bob Orcieri was asked to contact Tim Berry from the DEEP to see if he could give us an update on the State stocking program at our next monthly meeting.

 

To help kick off the meeting mini topics, Joe Cieslowski will bring in his fishing vest to the next meeting to explain what he carries, how and why.

 

A motion was made and approved to donate $200 to the Kids Fishing Derby in Riverton on Opening Day.

 

There was a fly swap this evening.

 

The program tonight was a DVD provided by Ken on “Offshore and Nearshore Fly Fishing”. 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.

 

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 at the Torrington Elks Club at 7:30 PM. 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Hart

Secretary, NW CT Chapter of Trout Unlimited