November 8, 2022

Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club Meeting Notes

President:

Vice President: Chris Matteson

Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan

Secretary: George Mullen

The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by Vice President Chris Matteson with 47 members present, Chris lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for Larry Blank and others we have lost.

Secretary George Mullen: Read April 2022 Minutes and then Read Dock Master Scotty Yates Notes in his absence. George also spoke about the (Fish Rules) app to view current fishing regulations.

Vice President: Chris Matteson spoke about What’s in a Club, Friendship, helping each other and enjoying our park relationships. Chris then asked for nominations for club president, Ron Prieskorn was nominated, Ron is considering acceptance.

Chris spoke about the fishing contests and that the newest rules were posted on the Board by the water front. Chris

With Great sadness our Club wants to notify the members that we have suffered a huge loss.

Our Presedent Larry Blank passed away from a work related accident. As of this time, I am not aware of the details of any services or memorials. 

Our condolences to Larry's Wife Beverly and their family.

Sincerly George Mullen

Secretary

Hello Everyone,

As Summer Heats Up a Few Notes for July from the Boating and Fishing Club.

Great Video on ParadiseBay.info of a Manatee rescue by FWC of a Momma and baby on our Bay Front. Kevin Sullivan and several others in the park did a nice job of recording the event, a Great must See.

 FWC will decide to possibly open Snook and Red Fish September 1st, lets keep our fingers crossed.

The Boating and Fishing club has been working on several new projects for the upcoming 2022/2023 season.

New Boating and Fishing Club Shirts are going to be the coolest new item to wear this upcoming season, Club members will be first to be styling around the park in them and they will be available to all Paradsie Bay residents for an additional five bucks above Club members price.

Kevin Sullivan has been working on the Kayak lanuch

May 21, 2022

GREETINGS FROM THE PARADISE BAY DOCKMASTER

Well, it is summertime at Paradise Bay and the fun is just getting started.

The best excitement so far.... Jim Gath in his kayak, single handed rescued and towed a 22 ft. “Trophy” boat to safety at the dock while 4 Paradise Bay Boaters cheered him on. Good job Jim!!

The Paradise Bay main boat ramp at 5 th street is scheduled to start work soon.

I will post the schedule as we get closer to the construction date. If you need your boat in or out of the water during the down time on the ramp the North Coquina Beach Ramp is very accessible.

Do not use the Paradise Bay gravel ramp at 103 rd St Ct.

If you choose to use The Paradise Bay Ramp at 106 th St, be advised, it is in terrible condition with a 2

April 5, 2022

Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club

President: Larry Blank

Vice President: Chris Matteson

Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan

Secretary: George Mullen

The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by President Larry Blank with 46 members present.

Secretary: March Minutes were Read.

Vice President: Chris Matteson spoke about the Easter Dinner and passed a clip board for volunteers to help. Chris also thanked Sandy VanEtten, for the donation of a Penn Rod and Reel that was won by Steve Lucas. Chris also spoke about needing volunteers to chair the various activities in the Boat and Fishing Club.

Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan Gave the monthly Treasurer Report, and Awarded Fishing Contest Prizes to the Winners,
Kevin discussed the Clubs New shirt design ideas, after several ideas from the membership were expressed there was a committee formed to finalize the design.

That committee includes, Sheila Gilstrap, Jim and Sharon

Spotted Sea Trout 

Gregg Ennis 17" st ($15)

Winning ticket drawn for the rod an reel the PB/SB fishing Club 

To claim Rod Reel contact Chris Matteson at 231 740 2237

Ticket number 644700

March 1, 2022

Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club

President, Rick Plite

Vice President, Chris Matteson

Treasurer, Kevin Sullivan

Secretary, Sheila Gilstrap

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by President Rick Plite with 45 members present. Rick thanked Sheila Gilstrap for her 10 years serving as Secretary and was presented a bouquet of flowers.

MOTION: Award Membership Dues waived for Sheila for her service. PASSED

ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2022-2023 Season

President: Larry Blank

Vice President: Chris Matteson

Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan

Secretary: George Mullen

MOTION: Slate of Officers to serve 2022-2023 PASSESD

VP Report: Chris announced 50/50 Today and subsequent meetings. Sandy VanEtten donated a Rod from her husband Tom, chances are available until March 10, 2022. A clipboard was passed for volunteer opportunities for our club’s many activities.

Treasurer: Contest Award winners read, monthly report, Submission accepted. Kevin Thanked Rod Kramer for his donation of