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NW CT Chapter of
Trout Unlimited
Minutes of Meeting
March 1, 2011
The March meeting was called to order at
7:30 PM at the Torrington Elks Club by President Jim Fedorich. Twelve
people were in attendance.
There was no Secretary’s Report for
February as the meeting was cancelled due to bad weather. The
Secretary’s Report for January was read by Secretary Bob Hart and was
accepted as read.
The Treasurer’s Report was given by Evan
Williams. There is currently $2243.45 in our checkbook. The treasurer’s
report was accepted as read.
Bob Hart gave an update on the results
of our Annual Fundraising Game Dinner held on February 12th
at the Torrington Elks Club. There were 107 people in attendance. We
had an income of $6721.00 with costs of $5597.16. This gave us a profit
for the event of $1123.84. Bob also discussed a debriefing we held to
identify what things went well and what we could improve on for the next
year’s banquet. The bottom line was we all had a good time, with great
food and company, and made some money for our club’s activities for the
next year.
Evan updated us on the Trout in the
Classroom (TIC) project. Our chapter will be supporting two schools,
Rumsey Hall and Washington Montessouri, which we are taking over from
the Candlewood Chapter. Evan and Dick Heffernon will be the chapter
representatives. They brought eggs to the two schools so they could get
started and we donated money to replace one of the chillers. Dave
Paavola sent out a notice to see if members could make a special
contribution to the TIC project to defray costs. Bob Hart will be
drafting a letter to area banks to see if they will also help sponsor
this important program.
Jim Fedorich discussed getting a limited
number of our Naugatuck River maps colored and framed to be used as
fundraiser prizes. He currently has a price of $35 to color the prints
and now is going to get a price for the framing to see if this could be
a potential money maker.
Our TU Chapter will be co-sponsoring a
free boat inspection performed by the United States Coast Guard
Auxillary. The inspection is currently set up for Saturday, April 2nd
at the Torrington Fish and Game grounds from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This
inspection will also include canoes and kayaks. This inspection is to
help boaters with the safety of their crafts and will not be used to
penalize anyone. People are to be reminded to have their fire
extinguishers, floatation devices and registration on board. There will
be free food and drinks for attendees.
Eric Long asked the Club for a donation
to help support the Riverton Fishing Derby to be held on opening day for
the area kids. We voted on giving the derby $200.
Tim Berry from the Connecticut DEP was
our speaker for the evening. Tim talked about the stocking program
where the state is planning on stocking ~700,000 trout this year with up
to 60% of the fish going in by opening day. He said there were
additional conservation officers this year and they were going to
provide a bigger presence on the Housatonic River than in previous
years. He talked briefly on the proposed closing of the Kensington
hatchery due to state budget constraints. He also told us state sales
of fishing licenses last year were down 20% - probably due to a
combination of the economy and the increased license fees.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM,
The April monthly meeting will be held
on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Torrington Elks Club.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Hart
Secretary, NW CT Chapter of Trout
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