Meeting Minutes
General Members Meetings
Current:
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.
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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