President: Joe Duket

President: Harold Hogan Treasurer: Frank Glowaski Vice President: Steve Banakas Webmaster: Larry Bundy Secretary: Diane C. Sharpe

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Meeting Minutes – 12/14/2017

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Harold Hogan, President. There were 17 members in attendance for the meeting. The pre-meeting fly tying session commenced at 4:30 PM and was hosted by Steve Banakas. For the cold winter months, three small, dark fly patterns were tied: Skull & Bones, Midge Pupa L2HF and Higa’s SOS. Details about the flies can be found on the Forum. The evening’s program was presented by Mainspring Conservation Trust representatives, Cris Weatherford (Development Director) and Sara Posey (Murphy NC Office Coordinator). Mainspring is celebrating its 20th year as stewards of the southern Blue Ridge which includes the Little Tennessee and Hiawassee River basins. Their primary mission is conservation, restoration and connection (education). Cris and Sara presented an informative slide show on Mainspring’s history, mission and vision as well as updates on the recent purchase of the 50-acre in-hold at Fires Creek as well as the conservation trust established for the 30-acre Tiger Farm in the city of Hayesville with 1300’ frontage on the Hiawassee River. Both of these projects ensure that these lands will never be divided and/or developed.

Reports The Secretary presented the November meeting minutes for approval as it was posted on the Forum. The report was accepted without revision. The Treasurer’s report for November was presented by Frank Glowaski, chapter Treasurer, with a beginning balance of $10,138.06 on 1 November 2017 which included one deposit ($240), i.e. proceeds from Dream Trip ticket sales. Also, during the previous month, there were two checks that cleared to reimburse Larry Bundy ($24.89) for Trout-in-a-Classroom (TIC) program expenses and the annual donation to Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition ($500). There is one outstanding check to Jake Darling, September presenter’s expenses ($138.76) and unbilled amount from Rib Country for the food at the annual fundraiser ($260). Petty cash remained at $303. The final available balance is $9,283.30. TU692 has sold all the Dream Trip tickets meaning a probable account receivable of $500 back from the Georgia TU Council. Approval of the Treasurer’s report was granted without revisions.

Old Business  CARRYOVER FROM SEPTEMBER: The status of the purchase of three new 5-weight lines was updated by Pat Bradley. At this time, no additional lines are needed. New Business  Harold Hogan, chapter President, presented the highlights of the TU Georgia Council meeting held in early December. TU692 representatives were Ron Sharpe and Joe Duket. Here are some of the items discussed: o GA council is looking for a volunteer to step in as the council’s treasurer at the end of the current treasurer’s tenure o Conservation Committee report by Jeff Wilson offered to give assist chapter’s with stream monitoring efforts and initiatives as well as presentations o Jeff Wilson also requested input from chapters on consolidating donations for conservation efforts allowing more programmatic approach for DNR and Forestry Services. o Trout Camp report by Charlie & Kathy Breithaupt mentioned that the Rabun chapter is charging each child $50 to ensure a high level of interest in attending (TU692 members in attendance agreed that would not be necessary for our nominees) o Chapters/Council calendar of events review and updates provided for Rock Creek Hatchery rodeo events (3) and annual fundraiser.  Trout Camp (3-8 June 2018): TU692 plans for two nominees, boys or girls ages 12- 15. TU692 will pay the fees for the selectees. A couple of members know of children with an interest in attending: Frank Glowaski (boy) and Bob Kern (girl). Other nominees can be put forward through the nomination period ending at the 8 March meeting by submitting an application to any officer or bringing to the Feb or Mar meetings. Application forms can be found via the Rabun chapter website (rabuntu.org) under the Youth tab. TU692 board members will make final selection and notify the applicants before the 15 April deadline. All other applicants will be put on the wait list in case a substitute is required.  Meeting Room Rental fees were discussed with members present at the December meeting. Approval was granted to continue holding meetings at Union County Community Center with a charge of $40 per month, paid annually at a rate of $480.  Ron Sharpe mentioned the upcoming presenters Jimmy Harris, owner Unicoi Outfitters (Jan), and representatives from the Fly Fishing Museum in Bryson City (Feb). A recommendation was made for a donation at the February meeting to the museum. Approval was granted for $250 by the members present.  REMINDER: No fly tying on last Saturday of the month in December ---- see you again in January 2018!!!

Door Prize Winners  Bugs & Bucks: Allen Sirmans  Raffle: Ron Sharpe The meeting concluded at 8:15 PM

Respectfully submitted,

of 3 Diane C. Sharpe, Secretary