The Villages Deep Sea Fishing Club

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DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

JANUARY 7TH, 2012

President Tom Martin called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 21 new members were introduced. Approximately 1850 members attended. President Martin gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting. The condensed minutes for the December 3rd meeting were summarized and approved. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin also gave an update on the website and reminded everyone that the bulk email lists he uses to notify members of important changes is ONLY USED FOR THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS. HE REQUESTS THAT CLUB MEMBERS DO THE SAME AND STOP SENDING HIM MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGES THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH FISH CLUB BUSINESS. Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses. .

FISHING TRIP REPORTS: The December trip on the Thunder boated lots of grunts and some grouper which had to be returned to the sea. Red grouper limit is now 2 per person. Gag grouper season is still closed. The Pastime Princess trip and the Haf n Haf trip were blown out. The pontoon trips out of Cedar Key went well. Trips out of Crystal River boated lots of red fish with 3 keepers. No trips were scheduled for the Gulf Grouper.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE: The Fishing Trip schedule for January and February was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats. You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages. President Belter reminded everyone of the prices, to include the bus where appropriate, and the location/departure time for each trip.

NEW BUSINESS: The FWWC recently announced an open season on speckled sea trout.

OTHER BUSINESS: THE FRESH WATER FISHING CLUB IS PLANNING A ROUND TRIP BY BUS FOR A COST OF $17 TO THE ORLANDO BASS PRO SHOP ON MARCH 4TH, SUNDAY. TRIP WILL BE FROM 8 TO 2. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL JERRY ECHOLS, PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB, NOT LATER THAN FEBRUARY 25TH AT 259-9839.

100% RAFFLE: Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are: Mike Laferty, George Chamberlain, George Tazzini, Wayne Brown, Gordon Kerlin, Vincent Fella, Dan Baron, Mike Tarrant, Jim Bathie, Russell Applegit, and Jim Christensen. There is a six month limit on using these tickets, but if an emergency arises, talk to Glenn Kangas, Treasurer, for an exception. Also, tickets do not include the price of the bus.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

DECEMBER 3RD 2011

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 13 new members were introduced. Approximately 150 members attended. President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting. The condensed minutes for the November 5th meeting were summarized and approved. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin also gave an update on the website and reminded everyone that the bulk email lists he uses to notify members of important changes is ONLY USED FOR THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS. HE REQUESTS THAT CLUB MEMBERS DO THE SAME AND STOP SENDING HIM MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGES THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH FISH CLUB BUSINESS. Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses. .

FISHING TRIP REPORTS: The November trip on the Thunder boated lots of grunts and 7 keeper grouper. Mike Arone won the fish pool with a nice 28 incher. The Pastime Princess trip and the Haf n Haf trip were blown out. The pontoon trips out of Cedar Key were picking up with good trout and reds boated. Trips out of Crystal River boated lots of spanish mackerel. No trips were scheduled for the Gulf Grouper. Club member Bill Smock went out on the Pastime Princess on November 11th and had a great day with cobia, snapper and trigger fish.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE: The Fishing Trip schedule for December and January was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats. You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages. President Belter reminded everyone of the prices, to include the bus where appropriate, and the location/departure time for each trip.

NEW BUSINESS: The slate for the officers for the coming year was presented by Chairman Bud Mangels. For President-Tom Martin. For Vice-President-Everett Belter. For Treasurer- Glenn Kangas. For Secretary-Jayne Goughan. Also, Ron Nicholson has agreed to take over Glenn's duties handling the pontoon trips. Since there were no other nominations presented, a unanimous vote of yes was cast for the nominees. Congratulations to all.

The following elected officials are the authorized signatory for The Villages Deep Sea Fishing Club checking account; Club President: Thomas Martin, Club Vice President: Everett Belter, and Club Treasurer: Glenn Kangas

OTHER BUSINESS: A special plaque and a $100 gift certificate was presented to Everett Belter for his loyal and dedicated service to the Club as President for the past six years.

Next meeting is January 7th.. Don't forget to pay your dues. Coffee and donuts will be available.

100% RAFFLE: Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are: Larold Ludholz, Gordon Johnston, Phil Kilinski, Donna Martin, Bob Matthews, Chuck Yankee, Tim Turner and Lou Chiriaco.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

NOVEMBER 5TH 2011

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors, 24 renewals and 13 new members were introduced. Approximately 170 members attended. President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting. The condensed minutes for the October 1st meeting were summarized and approved. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin also gave an update on the website and reminded everyone that the bulk email lists he uses to notify members of important changes is ONLY USED FOR THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS. HE REQUESTS THAT CLUB MEMBERS DO THE SAME AND STOP SENDING HIM MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGES THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH FISH CLUB BUSINESS. Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses. .

FISHING TRIP REPORTS: The October trip on the Thunder boated tons of grunts and 8 keeper grouper. Tom Heller won the fish pool with a nice 28 1/2"er. The Pastime Princess trip was a little slow with some bass and snapper brought aboard. Two Haf n Haf trip were blown out but the 3rd one boated a bunch of sharks. The pontoon trips out of Cedar Key were picking up with good trout and reds boated. Trips out of Crystal River boated lots of spanish mackeral, trout and triple tail. No trips were scheduled for the Gulf Grouper.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE: The Fishing Trip schedule for November and December was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats. You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages. President Belter reminded everyone of the prices, to include the bus where appropriate, and the location/departure time for each trip.

The picnic on November 3rd was a success with plenty of fish available for the 150 members attending. Bud Mangels thanked everyone who donated fish for the picnic and especially Everett Belter for preparing the fish.

OTHER BUSINESS: Next meeting is December 5th. Don't forget to pay your dues. Coffee and donuts will be available.

100% RAFFLE: Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are: RichVargo, Roy Baliss, Bob Temple, Dick Gamble, Stan Drossart, Steve Newman, Gordon Johnston and Joe Pakin.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

OCTOBER 1ST 2011

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors, 9 renewals and 16 new members were introduced. Approximately 150 members attended. President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting. The condensed minutes for the September 3rd meeting were summarized and approved. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin also gave an update on the website and reminded everyone that the bulk email lists he uses to notify members of important changes is ONLY USED FOR THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS. HE REQUESTS THAT CLUB MEMBERS DO THE SAME AND STOP SENDING HIM MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGES THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH FISH CLUB BUSINESS. Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses. President Belter then gave the sad news that one of our charter members, Jack Murray, had passed away on Sunday, September 25th. Jack was a great person and a good friend and will be sorely missed.

FISHING TRIP REPORTS: The September trip on the Thunder boated a lot of grunts but no grouper. The Pastime Princess trip was blown out. The Haf n Haf trip was also blown out. The pontoon trips out of Cedar Key were picking up with lots of redfish boated. Trips out of Crystal River boated lots of spanish mackeral. No trips were scheduled for the Gulf Grouper.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE: The Fishing Trip schedule for October and November was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats. You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages. President Belter reminded everyone of the prices, to include the bus where appropriate, and the location/departure time for each trip.

NEW BUSINESS: The next picnic date at Camp Geneva will be on Thursday, November 3rd. Please keep donating some of your catch for this picnic. Bud Mangels has been appointed as the chairman of the 2012 nominating committee. Please let him know if you are interested in a club office.

OTHER BUSINESS: Next meeting is November 3rd. Coffee and donuts will be available.

100% RAFFLE: Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are: Tim Turner Bob Nichols, Sue Waller, Alex Burkes, Frank Trugho. Jack Vanderwende and George Broughton.

SEPTEMBER 3RD 2011

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 13 new/returning members were introduced. Approximately 130 members attended. President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting. The condensed minutes for the August 6th meeting were summarized and approved. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Bob Seguin also gave an update on the website and reminded everyone that the bulk email lists he uses to notify members of important changes is ONLY USED FOR THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS. HE REQUESTS THAT CLUB MEMBERS DO THE SAME AND STOP SENDING HIM MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGES THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH FISH CLUB BUSINESS. Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.

FISHING TRIP REPORTS: The August trip on the Thunder was very slow because of the hot weather. Even the bus lost its A/C. The Pastime Princess trip was also slow with some seabass and vermillion snapper. No Haf n Haf trip was scheduled. The pontoon trips out of Cedar Key were also slow due to the heat. Only one trip went out of Crystal River but no report was given. No trips were scheduled for the Gulf Grouper.

OLD BUSINESS: Red snapper season is still closed in the Gulf and Atlantic. Gag grouper season will open in the Gulf on September 16th. It is already open in the Atlantic.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE: The Fishing Trip schedule for September and October was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats. You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages. President Belter reminded everyone of the prices, to include the bus where appropriate, and the location/departure time for each trip.

NEW BUSINESS: The next picnic date at Camp Geneva will be on Thursday, November 3rd. Please begin now to donate some of your catch for this picnic. Club member Mike Lafferty would like to schedule a trip out of Tarpon Springs on the Blue Fin, a 70-80 foot vessel. Cost is $65 pp. Call him at 750-5847.

OTHER BUSINESS: Next meeting is October 1st. Coffee and donuts will be available.

100% RAFFLE: Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are: Jerry Dehnke, Joseph Guarino, Jr., (both repeat winners), Phil Donahue, Alex Burkes, Vivian Arnold, John Mineo and Jack Preskinis.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

AUGUST 6TH 2011

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 14 new/returning members were introduced. Approximately 120 members attended. President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting. The condensed minutes for the July 2nd meeting were summarized and approved. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.

FISHING TRIP REPORTS: The July trip on the Thunder was okay, but no fish pool was used. The Pastime Princess trip was slow with some seabass and vermillion snapper. No Haf n Haf trip was scheduled. The pontoon trips out of Cedar Key were good. Flats trips out of Crystal River produced some small reds, but no big ones. No trips were scheduled for the Gulf Grouper.

OLD BUSINESS: None. .

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE: The Fishing Trip schedule for August and September was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats. You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages. President Belter reminded everyone of the prices, to include the bus where appropriate, and the location/departure time for each trip. Note: A new meeting place at Publix was announced. A trip on the Critter Fleet on August 14th was announced. For information, please call Everett Belter.

NEW BUSINESS: The next picnic date at Camp Geneva will be on Thursday, November 3rd. Please begin now to donate some of your catch for this picnic.

OTHER BUSINESS: Next meeting is September 3rd. Coffee and donuts will not be available during the summer months.

100% RAFFLE: Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are: Don Good, Bob Szot, Charlie Hertz, Jerry Dehnke, Joseph Guarino, Jr., Bob Sattazahn, and Jim Dilks.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

JULY 2ND 2011

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 13 new/returning members were introduced. Approximately 90 members attended. President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting. The condensed minutes for the June 4th meeting were summarized and approved. A brief description of the Club's website was also presented. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.

SPECIAL REPORT: Jayne Goughan is the new Club Secretary. Thanks to Jayne for volunteering.

FISHING TRIP REPORTS: The June trip on the Thunder was slow, but Fred O'Connor won the fish pool with a nice keeper flounder. The Pastime Princess trip was also slow but still caught some seabass and vermillion snapper. The Haf n Haf trip was a total success with a limit of amberjacks and two nice grouper. Red snapper were also caught, but released. Millard Johnson broke the boat and club record with a giant 69-pound amberjack. The pontoon trips out of Cedar Key were fairly successful. No flats trips out of Crystal River were scheduled. No trips were scheduled for the Gulf Grouper. The Cash's, Arlene and Vernon, make a trip to Destin, Florida on a red snapper trip and limited out both days. They also received some snapper from another fisherman and brought home 16 beauties.

OLD BUSINESS: Grouper season remains closed until September in the Gulf. .

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE: The Fishing Trip schedule for July and August was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats. You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages. President Belter reminded everyone of the prices, to include the bus where appropriate, and the location/departure time for each trip. He also discussed a new system of using fish I. D. tags to avoid mixing up fish stringers.

NEW BUSINESS: A special trip has been scheduled on the Thunder for tonight and tomorrow to go red snapper fishing. 15 fishermen are required to make this trip. As of the close of the meeting, the quota was not met so it was planned to cancel the overnight trip. Captain Byron, who sails out of Pete's Pier at Crystal River is scheduling scallop trips for the next several weeks. Anyone interested can contact Cpt Byron at 843-422-2074.

OTHER BUSINESS: Next meeting is August 6th. Coffee and donuts will not be available during the summer months.

100% RAFFLE: Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are: Mike Ryan, Ed Przybowski, Willie Kuecker, George Sevast, Jack Miller, and John Buhrts.

DEEP SEA FISHING CLUB MINUTES FOR

JUNE 4TH 2011

President Everett Belter called the meeting to order and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors and 9 new/returning members were introduced. Approximately 100 members attended. President Belter gave a brief summary of the types of fishing trips the club offers and that anyone who wants to learn more about the club may stay after the meeting. The condensed minutes for the May 7th meeting were summarized and approved. A brief description of the Club's website was also presented. Detailed minutes are available at each meeting or on the website. Tom Martin gave the treasurer’s report to include a summary of the monthly income and expenses.

SPECIAL REPORT: Jayne Goughan was introduced as the new Secretary. Thanks to Jayne for volunteering.

FISHING TRIP REPORTS: The May trip on the Thunder was cancelled due to electrical damage caused by lightning. The Pastime Princess trip caught lots of seabass. Hank Bitter won the pool with a nice 14 pound gag grouper. The Haf n Haf trip was blown out. The pontoon trips out of Cedar Key were fairly successful. Flats trips out of Crystal River produced lots of spanish macks and trout. No trips were scheduled for the Gulf Grouper. Club members Bob Seguin, Mel Traub and Fred Sikema tested out a new trip with back up Haf n Haf Captain Chris on his flats fishing boat. Several nice fish were brought aboard. Talk to Bob for more info on this trip. Fat Chance trips out of Stuart were slow.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

FISHING TRIP SCHEDULE: The Fishing Trip schedule for June and July was presented. This includes trips to the Gulf, the Atlantic, and to the flats. You may view this schedule and details on any of these trips, on the Fishing Trips Web Page on our website, or contact the appropriate individual listed on the Home and Fishing Trips pages. President Belter reminded everyone of the prices, to include the bus where appropriate, and the location/departure time for each trip. He also discussed a new system of using fish I. D. tags to avoid mixing up fish stringers.

NEW BUSINESS: The spring expo went on Saturday, May 21st. Attendance was low but many new club members were signed up. Fishing club hats now cost $5.00. Club member David Doyle was looking for one or more guys to hit the Tarpon down in Boca Grande on 8-9 June. Talk to him if you would like to go.

OTHER BUSINESS: Next meeting is July 2nd. Coffee and donuts will not be available during the summer months.

100% RAFFLE: Free trip winners on the Thunder or Pastime Princess this month are: Millard Johnson, Tito Cruzado, Jack Vanderwende, V.J. Drango, Rick Vargo, Dave Huber, Kenneth Lorenz, and Glenn Kangas.

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