Meeting Minutes
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LPOIC Members Meeting 9-10-25 WLDC
Attending: Dale Greene, Barb Gillespie, Dave Gillespie, Mark Townsend, Denton McGlothlin, Dan Harder, Christine Sandahl, Carter Sandahl, Josh Shelton, Brad Shelton, Nancy Spence, Fritz Weidenhoff, Kevin Elmore, Jim Clamp and Mike Mattes.
Correspondence: Tony Butler Aug. MOM weighslip. Chad Catham says will not have Octoberfish again. He offered to auctioneer if we ever have live auctions again.
Minutes from the previous meeting available.
LPO Today: Bayview boat ramp close, paving road. Net Boats are out for Spawning Mackinaw.
Mack of the Month: Tony Butler won Aug. 11.30lbs. 29.25 inches. No Sept. entry.
T-051-25 MOD
Old Business
Bayview Cleanup Report. Probably will be a 4 year project. First year est. cost $16,500. Starting early May of next year. Probably four 6hr. days, multiple divers, lunch and pay. Jakes Scuba Adventures is donating time and supplying tank air. Three Grants approved so far. Idaho Community Foundation $1000, Forever Idaho North $9,250, Johnson Family Foundation $300. LPOIC Matching $2000. Still short around $4000 for 1st year. Kootenai Tribe and Walmart are possibilities.
Summer Newsletter Mailed and Emailed out.
MOD Raffle ended Sept. 1st, winner was John Monzingo. Fall Derby Raffle started Sept. 2nd and runs thru Nov. 1st.
Old Pin Sales totalled $435 for 87 sold so far.
New Business
- Members Only Derby September 27 and 28.
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- Membership must be current by midnight Sept. 26. Derby Packets are delivered. Tickets are also available online lpoic.org. All sponsorships are filled. Need Weighmaster equipment delivered. Marine Event and Derby Permits are filed. Money received from Avista. Derby Verification Oct. 1st at noon with pizza at WLDC. Weigh station hours 8 to 6 Sept. 27 and 8 to 5 Sept. 28.
- The Fall Newsletter deadline is Oct. 1st for pictures and articles. Trying Selkirk Press.
- We have received a resignation letter from Club Treasurer Nancy Spence effective at the end of the year. We will be looking for someone to replace her. If you have any experience and would like to be considered for that position please let us know. We thank Nancy for everything she has done for the Club.
- Food Bank Donations $33 and match.
- Door Prize Denton McGlothlin $15 Superfly and $15 Papa Murphy
- 50/50 Barb G. $26 and Scholarship Fund $26.
- Tackle Share: 3 flies from Kevin E. to Dan Harder $23. Dale G. $11 2 Maglips. Arctic Fox fly $6 ($39) to Scholarship Fund.
- Next LPOIC Board Meeting 6PM 9-24-25 WLDC.
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LPOIC Members Meeting 8-13-25 WLDC
Attending: Dale Greene, Barb Gillespie, Dave Gillespie, Fritz Wiedenhoff, Josh Shelton, Brad Shelton, Denton McGlothlin, Nancy Spence and Jim Clamp. Kevin Elmore and Denis Peirce online.
Correspondence: Banking. Food Bank Donation thank you for the 2nd quarter donation of $104.
Minutes Available
LPO Today discussion.
Mack of the Month: July won by Jorja Cash 11.85 lb. 30.5 inches. Leading August Dale Greene 10.00 lb. 29 inches.
Old Business:
- 2025 Picnic comments: 46 attended.
- Bayview Deepwater Cleanup Update (Christine S.)Jake got back to Christine with some numbers. Boat and Captain $750/hr. Divers $100/day. Took Photos of Bottom Survey.
- Summer Newsletter is at the Printer. Hopefully here by August Board Meeting to Distribute.
- New Updated Derby Tickets are on order.
- MOD Ticket Raffle ends September 1st, Drawing September 2nd. Fall Derby Raffle starts September 2nd.
- Old Pin Sales(Barb)
- Dale G. apply to BC Sheriff for Derby Permit for MOD by August Board Meeting.
- MOD begins Saturday September 27. Requires Membership by midnight of the 26th. Derby Packets distributed at August Board Meeting.
- Weigh Masters covered. 8 to 6 Saturday. 8 to 5 Sunday.
- Sullivan Springs Cleanup is Saturday August 16th. Hope, Dale Greene at Kramers. Bayview, Kevin Elmore at MacDonalds. Bring rakes, gloves and waders or boots.
- Announce new Officers and Board Members: Dave Gillespie VP, Dale Greene Secretary, Nancy Spence Treasurer, Brad Shelton, Josh Shelton, Mark Townsend, Kevin Elmore and Fritz Wiedenhoff Board Members. Barb Gillespie, Christine Sandahl and Carter Sandahl continuing their terms.
- Peter Comstock’s great Seminar on Mackinaw fishing LPO is a little over one hour long. Discuss showing it at a meeting or referring it to Members at Meetings.
50/50: Won by Jim Clamp $15.50. Other $15.50 to Scholarship Fund.
Tackle Share proceeds to Scholarship Fund: Jim Clamp Tandem Fly $8. Dave Gillespie RB Apex 4.5 $8.
Door Prize to Barb Gillespie. $30 gift card to Superfly.
Next Board Meeting 6:00 PM August 27th WLDC.
Next Members Meeting 6:00 PM September 10th WLDC.
Fall Thanksgiving Derby November 22nd through November 30 skipping Thanksgiving Day.
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LPOIC Members Meeting 7-9-25 WLDC
Attending: Dale Greene, Barb Gillespie. Dave Gillespie, Denton McGlothlin, Mike Mattes, Mark Townsend, Nancy Spence, Jim Clamp and ZOOM Kevin Elmore
Correspondence: None
Minutes from the previous Meeting handed out.
LPO Today story share.
Mack of the Month. June won by Peter Comstock 14.95 lbs. 32.5 inches. July leading Jorja Cash 11.85 lbs. 30.5 inches.
Looking for informative Speakers for Meetings.
Ross Milliken Members Only Derby will be September 27 and 28. Tickets and Packets available at August Board Meeting for distribution. Tickets available August 27 online. Dale G. applies to the Sheriff for Permit at the end of August.
New Business
Email to Rob Ryan about Sullivan Springs Cleanup and his replacing Ken Bowens and response.
Annual Club Picnic will be held July 12th 11 to 2 at WLDC. Election Results and Silver Platter Award there.
Bayview deepwater cleanup report
Summer newsletter article deadline is July 14th.
Old Pin Sales and Derby Raffle are ongoing. MOD Raffle ends September 1st. Fall Derby Raffle starts September 2nd.
Annual Club Picnic will be held July 12th 11 to 2 at WLDC. Election Results and Silver Platter Award there.
Bayview deepwater cleanup report
Summer newsletter article deadline is July 14th.
Old Pin Sales and Derby Raffle are ongoing. MOD Raffle ends September 1st. Fall Derby Raffle starts September 2nd.
Food Bank Donations $11 matched by Club $11.
50/50 won by Denton M. $13 and $13 to Scholarship Fund.
Tackle Share: Jim Clamp $20 for 3 Flies proceeds to Scholarship Fund.
Door Prize won by Dave Gillespie. $30 gift certificate to North 40.
Next Board Meeting 7-23-25 at 6:00PM
Next Members Meeting 8-13-25 at 6:00PM WLDC.
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LPOIC Members Meeting 6-11-25 WLDC
Attending: Dale Greene, Dave Gillespie, Nancy Spence, Denton McGlothlin, Carter Sandahl, Christine Sandahl, Brian Stewart, Janice Stewart, Jim Clamp, Larry Eng, Kevin Elmore and Mark Townsend.
Correspondence: Kevin E, Still no boat launch dock at Bayview. Need some ideas.
Minutes from May Meeting handed out.
LPO Today: Few Macks at Whiskey. Very few at Shelf. Kokanee down 15 or more up North.
Mack of the Month: May Gale Belgarde. Last day of May 11.95 lbs. 32.25 inches
Old Business: Looking for Summer Seminars and Upcoming Presentations.
New Business:
1.2025 Scholarship Recipients. Five Awarded and will be listed Online and in the Newsletter.
2.Progress Report on Bayview Deep Cleaning Project. A couple of grant applications have gone in. Results soon.
3.Annual Club Picnic on July 12th.
4.Summer Newsletter Deadline July 15th.
5.Sullivan Springs Cleanup: Ken Bowens will be replaced soon. Likely August 16th or 23rd for the cleanup.
Food Bank: $19 and $19 match.
50/50 Drawing: Won by Kevin Elmore, donated back to Scholarship Fund. $24 plus $24
No Tackle Share
Door Prize won by Christine Sandahl $30 gift certificate to North 40.
Next Board Meeting 6-25-25 at 6:00PM Zoom
Next Members Meeting 7-9-25 at 6:00PM at WLDC.
Club Picnic 7-12 WLDC noon.
Members Only Derby 9-27 and 28 2025.
Thanksgiving Derby 11-22 to 26 and 11-28 to 30.
Members Meeting 5-14-25 WLDC
Attending: Dale Greene, Barb Gillespie, Dave Gillespie, Drew Cyr, Nancy Spence, Larry Eng, Brad Shelton, Brian Stuart, Carter Sandahl, Christine Sandahl, Denton McGlothlin, Chad Landrum, Jim Clamp and Fritz Weidenhoff.
Speaker Drew Cyr General Manager of Pend Oreille Shores Resort.
Correspondence: Several checks, donator to pin collection and thank you from 5th graders at Water Festival.
Minutes from the previous meeting available.
Mack of the Month April: Gale Belgarde Derby Entry 12.75 lbs. 30 inches.
LPO Today
Old Business:
2025 Pin Auction: $6789 cleared. $325 Super Raffle.
353 entries, 86 by website. 305 adults,15 juniors and 33 Youth A&B. No luck contacting 3rd place adult RB Ben Dillon yet.
New Business:
353 entries, 86 by website. 305 adults,15 juniors and 33 Youth A&B. No luck contacting 3rd place adult RB Ben Dillon yet.
New Business:
Scholarship Committee update.
Old Derby Pins Update. Will start up again in June.
Club Picnic July 12th at WLDC starting between 11 and 12 catered by the View Cafe. Sign up before July to decide how much to bring.
Vote on the Spring Derby Photo Contest. Won by Kevin Elmore Double Rainbow from the docks at Bayview.
Donations for Food Bank: $16 plus $16 Club Match.
Old Derby Pins Update. Will start up again in June.
Club Picnic July 12th at WLDC starting between 11 and 12 catered by the View Cafe. Sign up before July to decide how much to bring.
Vote on the Spring Derby Photo Contest. Won by Kevin Elmore Double Rainbow from the docks at Bayview.
Donations for Food Bank: $16 plus $16 Club Match.
50/50 Drawing won by Barb Gillespie $50 and $50 to the Scholarship Fund.
Tackle Share: Large long sleeve blue t shirt $10 to Barb G. Kokanee Flies to Barb $10.
Door Prize to Barb G. $30 gift certificate to North 40.
Next Board Meeting 5-28-25 at 6:00PM
Next Members Meeting 6-11-25 at 6:00PM at WLDC.
Important Dates: LPOIC Annual Picnic July 12th. Members Only Derby September 27 and 28. Fall Thanksgiving Derby Nov. 22-26 and Nov. 28-30 2025.
LPOIC Members Meeting 4-9-25
Attending: Dale Greene, Barb Gillespie, Dave Gillespie, John Cosolito, Scott Plue, Denton McGlothlin, Mark Townsend, Fritz Wiedenhoff, Carter Sandahl, Christine Sandahl, Brad Shelton, Dan Harder, Josh Shelton, Mike Mattes, Jim Clamp and Kevin Elmore.
Correspondence: Donations: Kaestner $200 Youth A&B, Terry Naccarado $500 Mr. Nick Memorial, Bayview Chamber of Commerce $200 Youth, Dan and Tammy Harder 10th Mack $250.
Mack of the Month: Chris Knutson won March 18.45lb. 35 inches. No entry for April yet.
Old Business
- Spring Derby tickets are now available online, at all of our ticket outlets and here at this meeting.
- Newsletters have been mailed to all who were Members prior to April 1st. Also available at our ticket outlets now.
- Scholarship Fund is short $750 for this Spring.
- 2025 Reel Treasures and Pin Auction started the donation segment on April 5th. A big thanks to those who helped prep the Auction and those who worked for additional items.
- Hold drawing for the Derby Ticket Raffle. Won by Brad Shelton. New ongoing Ticket Raffle will end September 1st.
New Business
- Display of the Pin Auction Website and how to navigate it. Over 175 items go up beginning April 12 and ending April 19 at 9 PM. The website address is auctria.events/2025LPOICPINAUCTION. The easiest way is to go to lpoic.org and scroll down to the picture of this year's pin and click on the link to the Auction Site.
- Will meet at the WLDC to pack and ship the Auction items on April 23 at 2:00 PM. Pizza supplied. Also distribute Weigh Masters’ equipment. Followed by a Board Meeting.
- Derby Verification May 7 2:00 PM WLDC. Kevin Elmore and Dave and Barb Gillespie will split Derby Master duties.
- Still 4 days to fill on Mack of the Day. German Brown covered by Grant Hillen.Youth A&B C&R covered. 7th, 8th and 9th place Mack open. 2 RB adult C&R needed?
- Door Prize: Scott Plue $30 Gift Cert. from North 40.
- Food Bank Donations: $18 plus Club match.
- 50/50: Mike Mattes $31 and $31 to Scholarships.
- Tackle Share: Brad Shelton $26 for 2 Arctic Fox Flies.
Next Board Meeting 4-23-25 6:00PM WLDC after shipping Auction Items.
Next Members Meeting 5-14-25 6:00PM WLDC.
LPOIC Members Meeting 3-12-2025
Attending: Dale Greene, Dave Gillespie, Barb Gillespie, Tim Martin, Denton McGlothlin, Fritz Wiedenhoff, Nancy Spence, Mark Townsend, Everett Swann, Brad Shelton, Kevin Elmore, Christine Sandahl, Carter Sandahl, Jim Clamp, Josh Shelton, Dan Harder, Mike Mattes and John Mozingo.
Correspondence: Check from Black Sheep.
Minutes from the last Members Meeting available.
LPO Today 10 minute talk.
Mack of the Month: February won by Paul Kinkead 8.55 lb. 28.75 inches. March leading Dale Greene 18.00 lb. 37 inches.
Old Business:
1.Spring Derby Format: Same as last year. Derby rules have been updated and clarified. Rules will be online and at ticket vendors.
2. The Pin Auction will be online. The name will be 2025 LPOIC Reel Treasures and Pin Auction. Pins are ordered and we are looking for gift certificate donations for the event. Picture, value and a business card for the donor are needed. Nancy, Debby, Rob and Barb are contacts.
3.Auction items information discussion.
4. Scholarship Fund Update:We have around $4500 of $6000 needed.
5. Newsletter info
New Business:
1. Silver Platter Vote ( Results at Picnic)
2. Packet and Newsletter distribution hopefully starting at the March 26 Board Meeting. We need volunteers to attend to get them out.
3. Items will be listed on the Auction Website starting April 5th. Live Auction begins April 12th and ends April 19th.
4. Scale Certification is on schedule.
5. Dave says Weigh Masters are arranged barring the unforeseen . . 6. Annual Treasurer's Report 2024 on file. End of year total balance $66,806.35
7. Clark Fork Settlement Management Committee Update 3-11-25. Reported by Christine and Carter Sandahl. Source of impact mitigation funding.
8. Anyone wanting an old Pin should be referred to Barb G.
Food Bank Donation: $32 matched by Club.
50/50: $40 Scholarship Fund. $40 John Mozingo!
Door Prize: Drawn by AND won by John Mozingo! $30 Gift Certificate to N. 40.
Tackle Share proceeds to Scholarship Fund: Jim Clamp LPOIC Coat $35. John Mozingo LPOIC Coat $35. Dale Greene Arctic Fox Fly $5. Mike Mattes LPOIC T-Shirt $10.
Next Board Meeting 3-26-25 WLDC 6PM. Next Members Meeting 4-9-25 WLDC 6PM.
Important Dates:
2025 LPOIC Reel Treasures and Pin Auction April 12-19.
2025 is the 80th Spring Derby.
2025 LPOIC Annual Picnic July 12th. MOD September 27th and 28th, one week later than normal. Fall Thanksgiving Derby is November 22-26 and November 28-30.
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LPOIC Members Meeting 2-12-25 WLDC
Attending: Dale Greene, Denton McGlothlin, Barb Gillespie, Dave Gillespie, Brad Shelton, Randy Shelton, Dan Harder, Fritz Wiedenhoff, Everett Swann, Frank Getsfrid, Stephanie Hupp, Josh Shelton, Kevin Elmore, Brian Stuart, Mike Mattes, Mark Townsend(Z) and Nancy Spence(Z).
Correspondence: Umpqua, one payment and 2 letters from Amber and Lyla Shelton.
Minutes from the last meeting available.
Mack of the Month: Cris Knutson January winner 13.00 lbs. Leading February Paul Kinkead 8.55 lbs 28.75”.
LPOIC Fishing Report: Mostly iced in.
Old Business:
Spring Derby Pin design is at the manufacturer. Should get the final design picture in a couple weeks.
Actively looking for Donations for all of our Spring Events including: Pin Auction April 12th to 19th (couple of custom rods coming). Newsletter Ads. Scholarships. The Spring Derby.
Spring Derby Format (some discussion on closing time)
New Business:
Actively looking for Donations for all of our Spring Events including: Pin Auction April 12th to 19th (couple of custom rods coming). Newsletter Ads. Scholarships. The Spring Derby.
Spring Derby Format (some discussion on closing time)
New Business:
Nominations for Officers and Board: VP Dave Gillespie. Secretary Dale Greene. Treasurer Nancy Spence. Board: Fritz Wiedenhoff, Mark Townsend, Kevin Elmore, Brad Shelton Josh Shelton. Previously appointed in the interim: Brad Josh and Mark.
Spring Newsletter Deadline March 1st.
Scholarship Fund Update: 2-12-25 $2,414.
Discussion on Raffle for free Derby Tickets with donation to Scholarship Fund. Lots of discussion. Finalize at Board Meeting.
Zoom incorporated into Derbies? Not ready yet.
Fritz Wiedenhoff brought up a source of funding for watershed, endangered species and forest improvement. Bottom cleanup and Sullivan Springs?
Food Bank Donations: $15 plus match.
Spring Newsletter Deadline March 1st.
Scholarship Fund Update: 2-12-25 $2,414.
Discussion on Raffle for free Derby Tickets with donation to Scholarship Fund. Lots of discussion. Finalize at Board Meeting.
Zoom incorporated into Derbies? Not ready yet.
Fritz Wiedenhoff brought up a source of funding for watershed, endangered species and forest improvement. Bottom cleanup and Sullivan Springs?
Food Bank Donations: $15 plus match.
50/50 Drawing: $28.50 to Scholarship. $28.50 to Brian Stewart. He donated it to the Scholarship Fund also!
No Tackle Share.
Door Prize: Denton McGlothlin won $30 Gift Certificate to North 40.
Next Board Meeting 2-26-25 6:30PM WLDC
Next Members Meeting 3-12-25 6:30PM WLDC
Attending: Barb Gillespie, Dave Gillespie, Brian Stewart, Janice Stewart, Dale Greene, Dan Harder, Kevin Elmore, Josh Shelton, Carter Sandahl, Christine Sandahl, Fritz Wiedenhoff, Nancy Spence, Jim Clamp, Brad Shelton, Mark Townsend, Tim Martin, Mary Haley, Shane O’Hara(Z) and Greg Potts(Z).
Special Guest Mary Haley: Talked about her assistance to IDF&G with education projects to the public and children, especially during the summer. Talked about the WLDC pond and fish. Presently preparing trunks with complete presentations. Bear, Fish, Small Animals and Pollinators.
Correspondence: Few Memberships. Thank you note from Master Naturalists (WLDC Landlords). LPOIC donated $1000/yr. last couple years.
Minutes from the previous Meeting offered.
Mack of the Month: Dan Harder won December MOM and 2024 MOY 20.05 lbs. 38 inches. Chris Knutson is leading January 13.0 lbs. 33 inches.
LPOIC Discussion: Macks poor up north. The Sheltons had four Rainbows south between 32 and 34 inches. Gary James’ wife caught a 24 lb. RB on the west side.
Old Business:
Trophies for Fall Derby Status and Spring Derby Pin Status: Making last attempt to contact supplier. Illness?
2025 Derby Permit applications were mailed on time and the Mack of the Month Derby permit was issued. Other Permits should be emailed to us around 30 days before each.
Fall Derby Comparison: 2024 cleared $2,131, 2023 cleared about $1000 more, and lost money in 2022. 2024 included paid Derby and Weigh Masters.
Invitation to join letters were sent out 12-29-24 to all 2024 Members without active email addresses. We emailed Membership forms to all active addresses. Over 35 renewals online from that mass email to date, plus some from meetings and through the mail late last year.
New Business:
2025 Derby Permit applications were mailed on time and the Mack of the Month Derby permit was issued. Other Permits should be emailed to us around 30 days before each.
Fall Derby Comparison: 2024 cleared $2,131, 2023 cleared about $1000 more, and lost money in 2022. 2024 included paid Derby and Weigh Masters.
Invitation to join letters were sent out 12-29-24 to all 2024 Members without active email addresses. We emailed Membership forms to all active addresses. Over 35 renewals online from that mass email to date, plus some from meetings and through the mail late last year.
New Business:
List of 14 Members whose attendance qualifies them to Officer or Board. Dale Greene, Barb Gillespie, Dave Gillespie, Kevin Elmore, Nancy Spence, Christine Sandahl, Carter Sandahl, Brad Shelton, Josh Shelton, Mark Townsend, Denton McGlothlin, Mike Mattes, Dan Harder and Fritz Wiedenhoff.
Update on website and contents.
Spring Newsletter Deadline March 1st. We have asked several participants for articles.
Nancy S. has come up with several businesses that might advertise in the Spring Newsletter. Barb G. has been contacting ad holders from last year for renewals.
Update on website and contents.
Spring Newsletter Deadline March 1st. We have asked several participants for articles.
Nancy S. has come up with several businesses that might advertise in the Spring Newsletter. Barb G. has been contacting ad holders from last year for renewals.
Also need to contact those who donated items or gift certificates last year to the Pin Auction.We need volunteers to contact them for this year, Barb G. has a list.
$1916 in Scholarship Fund. Target is $6000 to fund eight this year. Barb is continuing to add different old Pin years to sell online each month, currently 1998.
Food Bank Donations
Food Bank Donations
50/50: Won by Barb Gillespie. $33. $33 to Scholarship Fund.
Tackle Share proceeds to Scholarship Fund: Club Donated Clothing: Janice Stewart SSSBLK T shirt $10. Dale Greene SSELGRAY T shirt $10. Brian Stewart LSBu Shirt $10 Jim Clamp SSLPoloBLK Shirt $5.
Door Prize: Christine Sandahl $30 Gift Card North 40.
Next Board Meeting 1-22-25 Zoom 6:00PM
Next Members Meeting 2-12-25 WLDC and Zoom 6:00 PM
Derbies for 2025: Spring 4-26 through 5-4-25. Members Only Derby 9-27 and 9-28-25(one week later than normal to hope for colder fish release friendly water) and 11-22 through 11-30 but excluding Thanksgiving Day for the Fall Derby.
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