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Membership Meetings

Minutes – 4/27/09 Board Mtg.
Sharon Hall / Penn State Shenango Campus / Sharon, Pa

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In Attendance:

C. Jochman, K. Tarczy, P. Anthony, W. Stevenson, and R. Natoli
Guest: Eric Armburger / Deer Creek Consortium
1. Opening Comments –  Jeff Kremis / President (Jeff was absent)
  • Oil Creek Chapter - Carol Jochman discussed the idea of attending next years Oil Creek Chapter Banquet as a way of showing interest for our two chapters working together more closely.  Everyone agreed that was a good idea; we need to find out what they charge for a table at their fundraising banquet.
2. Minutes from Last Meeting – R. Natoli / Secretary
  • The minutes were approved with P. Anthony’s revisions.
3. Treasurer’s Report – Carol Jochman
  • Receipts & Disbursements Report – Carol reviewed Jeff’s report ending April 30th
  • The Treasurers Report will be filed for future audit
4. Committee Reports:

A. Watershed Coordinator – Carol Jochman for Jeff Kremis

  • Workday June 13th at Neshannock Creek in Volant – As part of the Trout Unlimited nation wide cleanup day we will work on the Neshannock Creek area near the Fly Shop. We will meet at the Fly Shop parking lot at 9:00 AM.
  • Youth Field Day – Grove City Sportsman’s Club – The youth field day will be held the same day, June 13th, and several members will be volunteering with an instructional booth featuring Fly Fishing Tips and Techniques, including fish cleaning.
  • Deer Creek Consortium – Eric Armburger gave us an update on the plans for stream improvement at Deer Creek:
    1. Children’s Fishing Area – Eric will meet with Waterways Conservation Officer John Hopkins and area landowners in June to discuss the future construction of a Children’s Fishing Area.  He said there are three sites under consideration for locating the fishing area, and the most important consideration in choosing the site is children’s safety.
    2. Representation on Neshannock TU’s Board – Eric agreed to join our Board of Directors in order to work more closely with us.  He is currently a member of the Oil Creek Chapter, so he will have to switch his membership as a first step.

B. Nursery – Pete Anthony & Ken Tarczy

  • Trout Stocking – Pete reported that there are 45 large trout remaining in the nursery.  He plans on stocking those fish in Cool Spring Creek on May 29th.  Volunteer help is to meet at the Nursery at 4:00 PM.
  • Oswayo Hatchery Fish Count – Pete said that based on the amount of fish that we stocked since the June 2008 fish delivery, we were shorted about 300 Trout.  He plans on sending a letter to the hatchery to alert them about the mistake, with the expectation that our late June 2009 delivery will result in a more accurate fish count.
  • Munnell Run Nursery Cleanup Day Saturday June 6th – Volunteers are needed to help cleanup the nursery and runway to prepare for the new Trout fingerlings.  The workday will start at 8:00 AM at the nursery.

C. Banquet / Newsletter -  Nick Loprire was absent

  • No Report

D. Membership – Tom Jochman was absent

  • No Report

E. Youth Coordinator – Aaron Monroe

  • We discussed the appointment of a board member to take the place of Dick Rickert until he comes back from his leave of absence.  The matter was tabled until the next meeting.
5. Old Business:
  • Thank You Letters – Pete Anthony wrote letters to the following people:
    1. Bob Nespor, supervisor of WCO Jeff Giardina; the letter commends Jeff for helping us get rid of the large abandoned boat in our parking lot.
    2. Karen Ionta, Superintendent of Hermitage School District Middle School, thanking her for the help of Rick Steven’s students stocking fish.
    3. Bill Huber, Oil Creek Chapter President, in appreciation for their donation of a $25 gasoline card, $100 donation, and gift of an item we can use for our 2010 Banquet silent auction (Wood framed mirror).  The Oil Creek Chapter was appreciative of our efforts for stocking Trout in Little Sandy Creek
6. New Business:
  • Cool Spring Creek Land Purchase / Easement Project - All landowners from Cool Spring Creek except Larry Peters have been contacted about providing easements for fishing access along Cool Spring.
  • Fall Cookout at the Sharpsville Beagle Club (SBC) – Pete recommended that Jeff Kremis should contact SBC Club President Doug Pears regarding the proposed October 3rd cookout.
  • Gun Raffle Tickets – SBC needs help – We discussed helping to sell raffle tickets for the SBC fundraiser, and everyone agreed it was a good idea.
  • Brush Hogging / Mowing lower Cool Spring Creek Path – Doug Pears and Gary Miracher of the SBC mowed the lower section of the fisherman’s walkway last week.  Pete asked whether we should donate some money in appreciation of their efforts.
  • Dick Natoli MADE A MOTION that we send the SBC a check in the amount of $200 for mowing the lower section of the DHALO area on Cool Spring Creek’s walking path.   Bill Stevenson SECONDED the motion, and it passed.