January 6th 2026
Paradise Bay - Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club Meeting Minutes
President: Ron Prieskorn
Vice President: John Hopkins
Treasurer: Jim Bowling
Secretary: George Mullen
The meeting was called to order at 9:05am by President, Ron Prieskorn. We had a large turn out of members. Ron led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and then recited the Fisherman's Prayer There was a large membership turn out.
Ron asked for the December minutes to be approved, John Hopkins made the motion and was seconded by Tim Seese.
Ron explained the Membership Poker Chips are your receipt for annual club dues. He also explained the membership dates are January 1st through December 31st. Ron explained the poker chips are to be used for admittance to club events and DON’T LOSE THEM!
Ricky Talked about the Coast Guard inspection that will be done February 7th at 9am. A signup sheet was passed around to get your boat inspected. Ricky reviewed a list of items you should have up to date for the inspection.
Fire Extinguisher and Flares be sure to check the expiration date!
Life Preservers, Running lights, Whistle or horn, Bucket or baling device, Kill Switch cord to kill engine if driver falls overboard, there is a complete list on the coastguard site.
Jim Elias gave out information about upcoming boating excursions. Jim Gave Thanks for our Blessed Community. Jim said our next boating trip will be January 29th at 10am, depending on weather conditions the destination could be Gilligans Island or Beer Can. Keep informed on Team Reach.
Ron then introduced Betty and Lance Barendse, they will be the cooks for our upcoming Bayside Taco Event. January 24th meals will be served 4pm to 530pm. The event will be held at Sara Bay Hall Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased from most Club members.
George Mullen gave a short report about the kayak trailer being Sold and passed around a sign up sheet for the emergency call list. George then reviewed the details for repairs on the boat Liz Streb donated in memory of Sam McCutcheon.
The boat will be for sale in the next few days and the asking price will be $5000 dollars.
Shelia Gilstrap reported that Florida fishing licence details for non resident applicants are not available on line.
She reported non resident licences can be purchased at locations like Walmart, Ace Hardware and Fish supply location.
Stan Hellenbrand read all the fish prize winners for December. Pictures were taken of all the winners. Sue Prieskorn won the coveted Bass Trophy to display in front of her home, Sue caught a 21 1-/4” Red Flounder!
Ron reminded fishing folks to get two witnesses to sign the contest sheet, at the water front the witnesses must be club members.
Rhonda Bowling talked about shirt sales. Shirts will be preordered and sold the next few weeks at community events. Shirts are $25 and will be distributed in early February. The new shirt design was submitted by Patti Gallardo.
Our 50/50 Winner was Forrest McFerson ticket # 2322294 for a nice cash prize of $105 dollars
Ricky Baer conducted our auction of donated items and many members got a great deal including myself everyone had GoodTime, as the club made a few more $.
Thanks Ricky
Respectfully Submitted by George Mullen