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February 6th 2024
Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating & Fishing Club Meeting Minutes
President: Ron Prieskorn
Vice President: Chris Matteson
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan
Secretary: George Mullen
The meeting was called to order at 9:00am by President Ron Prieskorn. There were 135 members present.
Ron Led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance and then recited the Fisherman's Prayer.
Ron then asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the January 2nd meeting. The minutes were accepted and approved by the attendees.
Chris Matteson reviewed the Frank and Bean dinner and thanked Kim Hopkins and the other volunteers for their efforts that resulted in the success of the Frank and Bean dinner.
Chris reminded everyone of the upcoming elections in March and asked for nominations to serve on the board. Chris reminded fishermen not to save fish for the upcoming fish luncheon since the club will buy the fish to serve.
Ricky Baer spoke about the recent coast guard boat inspections. Ricky reported there were 38 boats inspected. He then talked about the coast guard possibly offering a boating safety class.
Ron then talked about an incident he had in the keys when the coast guard stopped him. When Ron gave the officer his registration with his recent inspection paperwork he was told they did not need to check his safety gear because of having it done recently.
Dan Wilder spoke about the upcoming boat trips this season. Dan explained that the cold weather has been a factor in scheduling. Dan reviewed some places to visit such as Egmont Key and Gilligan's Island as soon as we have some warmer weather.
Kevin Sullivan then gave an apparel update on shirts and hats. Kevin explained if you want a special order shirt to do so though the club, do not go to Saltys, they are not a retail store. Kevin then reported the club is financially sound with $5890.33 in bank accounts and $1428.00 cash on hand. Kevin then talked about the Kayak trailer recently purchased by the club.
Dave Brown then spoke about the kayak launch process and thanked the Paradise Bay board for the approval of $5000.00 for the start of the permitting process currently underway. Mike Dunn is in charge of group excursions and can be contacted on the teamreach app. Dave also reported there are now 122 kayakers in the park.
Sheila Gilstrap gave a fishing update about snook fishing dates and sizes. Sheila said you should look up rules as they change often. Sheila also explained that passengers on your boat without a fishing license should not handle or help with the fishing process. Sheila then talked about how the club might think about not keeping sea trout over 19”, because these larger fish are the breeders to replenish the population.
Scoty Yates then spoke about the sailboat in the canal reporting that it is in the process of being put up for auction. Sotty also reminded everyone about no power loading, not to lock your trailer tongue in the yard and boat yard access only dawn to dusk.
Ron then announced the fishing contest winners.
January 17 2024 One Day Fishing Contest
Red Fish
1st Brian Bourgeois 18 ¼”
Spotted Seatrout
1st Pete Pelegtino 18” *
1st Ron Prieskorn18” *
2nd Rod Kramer 16 ⅛
3rd Martin Esquimaux 15 ½”
Sheepshead
1st Norm Kitchen 14 ¼”
* Tie for first place
January 2024 Monthly Fishing Contest Results
Sheepshead
1st Norm Kitchen 18”
2nd Stan Hellenbrand 17 ½’
3rd Linda Kitchen 17 ⅛”
Spotted Seatrout
1st Ron Prieskorn 22 ⅛”
2nd Pete Pellegrino 22”
3rd Rod Kramer 21”
Redfish
1st John Holteman 25 ½”
1st Brian Bourgeois 25 ½”
2nd Rod Kramer 23 ¾”
Mangrove Snapper
1st John Dyke 16 ⅞
2nd Brian Bourgeois 16 ½
3rd Stan Hellenbrand 11”
Ron then announced he has graduated from the Ron Krammer school of fishing. Ron proudly wore a shirt that announced his accomplishment on the front of his shirt the rest of the afternoon.
Ricky Baer then auctioned off a gallon of marine oil and a bag of coffee for $20.00 and two collector club shirts for $18.00 each. Ricky then auctioned off a boating trip with Carl Shedden for $110.00 to Roxanne and Mike Knowles, Congratulations.
The 50/50 drawing for $124.00 was won by Stan Hellenbrand
Chris Matteson then thanked the kitchen staff for providing the chill luncheon about to be enjoyed by our club members.
Meeting was Adjourned by Ron Prieskorn
Respectfully Submitted by George Mullen
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Jan 2nd 2024
Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating and Fishing Club Meeting Minutes
President: Ron Prieskorn
Vice President: Chris Matteson
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan
Secretary: George Mullen
President Ron Prieskorn started the meeting at 9am with the pledge of
Allegiance and the Fisherman’s Prayer. There were approximately 76 members in attendance.
Ron asked to approve Dec 5th 2023 meetings minutes that were printed on tables for the membership review, a motion to accept was made by John Hopkins and 2nd by Jim Gath, all were in favor.
Chris Matteson talked about the frank and bean dinner and the importance of selling tickets to support the club. He thanked all volunteers that make the dinner a great success and passed around a signup sheet for volunteers. Chris explained how the different chairs of the club really make the club function smoothly. He also asked others to consider stepping up for chair positions as well as being future board members in training. He introduced John Hopkins as a future board member.
Ricky Baer talked next about the safety classes and the importance of this class. Ricky then reviewed the upcoming Coast Guard boat inspections and the need to check your expiration dates on safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and flares. Both of these events will be scheduled soon.
Dan Wilder was not present to talk about boat trips so Ron talked about the next upcoming trip. That trip will be to Egmont Key between 10:30 to 11:00 am within the next two weeks, date depending on weather. Egmont has a nice beach and points of interest on the island to explore. Dan will have signup sheets on Teamreach for boaters and non-boat owners to connect and provide rides.
Mike Dunn talked about the kayak trip 1/1/24 to Tide Tables restaurant. He reported it was a beautiful day on the bay. He is planning another trip by Jan 15th that will be posted on Teamreach app. Reminder, that Mike can usually find a loaner kayak if you’re in need of one. You can contact Mike on the Teamreach app.
Kevin Sullivan reviewed the club’s efforts to get the bayfront kayak launch and transport trailer. He reported the club needs a couple volunteers to get the project completed. We need someone with experience to manage the construction of the dock and launch itself, and someone to evaluate and repurpose a kayak trailer out of an older retired trailer the park has donated to the club. Kevin then said the park board had approved $5000.00 for funding permits and expenses for the launch project. The exact location of launch has been narrowed down to two spots.
Kevin then revealed our new 2024 Club shirt design, We had a small initial run-on hand and from the reaction of the club members all were impressed. The back design is from pictures of our own bay front by the boat launch looking out at the long Boat
Pass. Full shirt order should arrive in the next couple weeks and be available for sale. Price is $25.00 each. Short sleeve and larger sizes will be special order.
Kevin gave the financial report which was available on the tables. He asked if there were any questions, there were none.
Ron asked for a motion to accept the financial report. Jim Gath made the motion to accept and was seconded by Stan Hellenbrand, the motion passed.
Sheila Gilstrap got up and talked about the ongoing fishing regulation changes, After reviewing a couple of changes she said your best bet is to always check the myfwc.com site for current rules. Sheila had also provided printed copies of current rules on the table with the other flyers. She also pointed out you could take a picture with your phone to keep on you.
Ron reviewed fishing contest changes the club has made, they are posted on the fishing club board on the water front and on Teamreach. Ron also thanked Stan Hellenbrand for posting all the fishing contest information and putting up fish contest flags the morning of contests to show if the contest is a go or not.
Stan then got up and talked about going 35 miles out in the gulf fishing with Steve Lucas. Stan said everyone caught the limit of red grouper and had a great time.
Ron then talked about January fishing contests, the one day contest will be the 17th with Friday the 19th being the rain date.
Club is starting a Kayak fish contest that will span 3 days, 23rd, 24th, and 25th. After meeting Ron was informed that the club will have to move this contest to February due to scheduling conflicts.
Scotty Yates was not present so Ron reviewed a couple items he thought Scotty would have reviewed. Ron asked everyone to please review all the boating rules and under any circumstance NO POWER LOADING AT THE BOAT LAUNCH! Ron thanked all who have helped repair the boat launch current washout issues from power loading.
Norm Kitchens talked about the great information found in the Coastal Angler that Sheila Gilstrap has delivered and set out for the club. Norm mentioned articles like Tide charts and fishing tips.
Ricky Baer did the auction again to the amusement of all attendees.
He auctioned Club Gear, A Fish Trip with Stan Hellenbrand for $170, outside fish fry cooker my wonderful wife bought for me. Really Fun auction again.
The 50/50 Drawing Winner was Carl Shedden for $73.00
Meeting was adjourned by Ron Prieskorn at 10:00 am
Respectfully Submitted
Secretary George Mullen
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December 5, 2023
Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating and Fishing Club Meeting Notes
President: Ron Prieskorn
Vice President: Chris Matteson
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan
Secretary: George Mullen
President Ron Prieskorn started the meeting at 9am with the pledge of
Allegiance and the Fisherman’s Prayer. There were approximately 66 members in attendance.
Ron asked to approve November 7th 2023 meetings minutes that were printed on tables for the membership review, a motion to accept was made by Jim Elias and 2nd by Ricky Baer.
Chris Matteson spoke about several topics, Chris explained how the different chairs of the club really make the club function smoothly. He also asked others to consider stepping up for chair positions as well as being future board members in training. Chris talked about the frank and bean dinner and the importance of selling tickets to support the club. He thanked all volunteers that make the dinner a great success.
Ricky Baer talked next about the safety classes and the importance of this class. Ricky then reviewed the upcoming Coast Guard boat inspections and the need to check your expiration dates on safety equipment such as fire extinguishers. Both of these events will be scheduled soon.
Dan Wilder talked about the 2nd season for the club’s boating trips. These fun trips to such places as Woody’s River Roo, Gilligan’s Island, Bean Point, Egmont Key and Marina Jacks are just a few of last year’s destinations. Dan reminded everyone you don’t have to have a boat; our club members are happy to take you along. Sign up sheets for trips will be available at our next meeting.
Kevin Sullivan reviewed the club’s efforts to get a bayfront kayak launch and transport trailer. Kevin said we are in a sweet spot to get these projects moving forward.
Kevin then asked for member approval for $1000.00 of club funds toward the Kayak trailer. A motion was made to donate $1000.00 by Ricky Baer and 2nd by John Hopkins. Motion was passed.
Gary Plum spoke about the infrastructure meeting at the Helms house this Thursday the 7th at 9am. Gary Plum said it would help the kayak launch the project move forward if a large number of kayakers attended the meeting and express the need and benefits to the park for this project.
Kevin gave an apparel update on shirts and hats, He then asked for a motion to approve $500.00 for a hat order. Motion was made by John Hopkins and was 2nd by Tom Billings.
Kevin then reviewed the treasure report that was printed and distributed on all the tables. He asked if there were any questions and there were none.
Ron reviewed a few more details about the kayak launch and trailer efforts to the club members.
Scotty Yates spoke about several slip and boat storage issues. Reminding everyone to take all hoses and dock lines when they remove their boat from the slip. To keep your trailer in good condition so it can be easily moved when the need arises, like the hurricane we had this summer. No blocking wheels, tongue jacks in good condition and tires inflated. He said there may be some ongoing repairs needed for the docks because of the salt water damage from the hurricane. Also please obey the stop signs installed this summer, they are for everyone’s safety and help with traffic at the boat launch.
Ron reviewed the new fish contest rules that are posted on Team Reach and Paradise Bay Info. The new rules include winners must be present to collect prize money. Prize money will only be available for two meeting.
Ricky Baer did the auction again to the joy of all attendees. He auctioned off a couple club shirts and several other boating items including lower unit Quick Silver gear case oil.
The 50/50 Drawing Winner was Chris Smith for $53.00
Meeting was adjured by Ron Prieskorn at 9:59am
Respectfully Submitted
Secretary George Mullen
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December 5, 2023
Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating and Fishing Club Meeting Notes
President: Ron Prieskorn
Vice President: Chris Matteson
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan
Secretary: George Mullen
President Ron Prieskorn started the meeting at 9am with the pledge of
Allegiance and the Fisherman’s Prayer. There were approximately 66 members in attendance.
Ron asked to approve November 7th 2023 meetings minutes that were printed on tables for the membership review, a motion to accept was made by Jim Elias and 2nd by Ricky Baer.
Chris Matteson spoke about several topics, Chris explained how the different chairs of the club really make the club function smoothly. He also asked others to consider stepping up for chair positions as well as being future board members in training. Chris talked about the frank and bean dinner and the importance of selling tickets to support the club. He thanked all volunteers that make the dinner a great success.
Ricky Baer talked next about the safety classes and the importance of this class. Ricky then reviewed the upcoming Coast Guard boat inspections and the need to check your expiration dates on safety equipment such as fire extinguishers. Both of these events will be scheduled soon.
Dan Wilder talked about the 2nd season for the club’s boating trips. These fun trips to such places as Woody’s River Roo, Gilligan’s Island, Bean Point, Egmont Key and Marina Jacks are just a few of last year’s destinations. Dan reminded everyone you don’t have to have a boat; our club members are happy to take you along. Sign up sheets for trips will be available at our next meeting.
Kevin Sullivan reviewed the club’s efforts to get a bayfront kayak launch and transport trailer. Kevin said we are in a sweet spot to get these projects moving forward.
Kevin then asked for member approval for $1000.00 of club funds toward the Kayak trailer. A motion was made to donate $1000.00 by Ricky Baer and 2nd by John Hopkins. Motion was passed.
Gary Plum spoke about the infrastructure meeting at the Helms house this Thursday the 7th at 9am. Gary Plum said it would help the kayak launch the project move forward if a large number of kayakers attended the meeting and express the need and benefits to the park for this project.
Kevin gave an apparel update on shirts and hats, He then asked for a motion to approve $500.00 for a hat order. Motion was made by John Hopkins and was 2nd by Tom Billings.
Kevin then reviewed the treasure report that was printed and distributed on all the tables. He asked if there were any questions and there were none.
Ron reviewed a few more details about the kayak launch and trailer efforts to the club members.
Scotty Yates spoke about several slip and boat storage issues. Reminding everyone to take all hoses and dock lines when they remove their boat from the slip. To keep your trailer in good condition so it can be easily moved when the need arises, like the hurricane we had this summer. No blocking wheels, tongue jacks in good condition and tires inflated. He said there may be some ongoing repairs needed for the docks because of the salt water damage from the hurricane. Also please obey the stop signs installed this summer, they are for everyone’s safety and help with traffic at the boat launch.
Ron reviewed the new fish contest rules that are posted on Team Reach and Paradise Bay Info. The new rules include winners must be present to collect prize money. Prize money will only be available for two meeting.
Ricky Baer did the auction again to the joy of all attendees. He auctioned off a couple club shirts and several other boating items including lower unit Quick Silver gear case oil.
The 50/50 Drawing Winner was Chris Smith for $53.00
Meeting was adjured by Ron Prieskorn at 9:59am
Respectfully Submitted
Secretary George Mullen
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November 7th 2023
Paradise Bay Sarasota Bay Boating and Fishing Club Meeting Notes
President: Ron Prieskorn
Vice President: Chris Matteson
Treasurer: Kevin Sullivan
Secretary: George Mullen
President Ron Prieskorn started meeting at 9am with pledge of
Allegiance and the Fisherman’s Prayer. There were approximately 45 members in attendance.
Ron asked to approve April 4 th 2023 meetings minutes that were printed on tables for the membership to review, minutes were approved by the membership.
Ron reviewed the TeamReach App. He then explained how to signup and operate the app.
Stan Hellenbrand reviewed Google Lens on your phone that will identify anything you take a picture of.
Chris Matteson explained that a copy of the bylaws and the annual calendar of events where available on the table for pick up. He also reviewed Frank and Bean dinner information while tickets were passed out during the meeting. We need all members to help with the selling of these tickets as this is one of our largest fund raisers. Please ask a board member for tickets to sell.
Kevin Sullivan had placed the financial report for the past year on the tables. Kevin reviewed the information on the report with the membership. Ron Prieskorn asked for the report to be approved.
A motion to accept was made by Mike Dunn it was seconded by Mike Carrol.
Kevin then went over this year’s shirt information and expected cost. Kevin then asked for a motion to accept the purchase of this season’s shirts not to exceed $3500. dollars.
A motion to accept was made by Ken Huizinga then seconded by Stan Hillenbrand, motion was passed.
Kevin included information about the Kayak launch and trailer the club has been working to eventually make available.
Stan Hellenbrand then explained changes for the fishing contests. After impute from the membership several changes were suggested and voted on. The changes were approved with a vote of hands raised for and against. The vote was an overwhelming yes.
One change was that fishing contest winners must attend PB SB boat and fishing club monthly meeting to receive their prize money.
The news rules for fishing contest will be posted on Paradise Bay info, Team Reach and the record board when finished being typed up.
Ron talked about the details of the fish contest and music event at 2 nd st. and Bayview on November 16 th. The roads will be closed during this event. Boaters that plan to fish past 3:45 are asked to talk to dock master, Scotty Yates, in advance about parking in empty slips. Boats should be pulled out at the conclusion of the music event, if you need to leave boat overnight it will need to be removed the next morning.
Scotty Yates gave a review of boat yard rules and thanked Don Vogel and all the volunteers that made repairs and cleaned up after Hurricane Idalia this summer. Scotty reminded slip renters to remove lines and hoses when you pull your boat out, these items caused damage during Hurricane Idalia and made clean up more complicated. Scotty also asked not to give out the codes to launch and boat storage locks.
George Rogalski asked about the sailboat in our canal. Scotty reported that FWC is working on removal of the sailboat but explained it can be a lengthy process.
The 50/50 Drawing Winner was Pat Gardner for $35.
Meeting was adjured by Ron Prieskorn at 9:59am
Respectfully Submitted
Secretary George Mullen