Meeting Minutes 2-10-11 Steve Western called the meeting to order at 6:15pm Secetary Report: Matt Abraham read prev. months minutes Treasurers Report: Ted Scharl reports $13,343.18 in checking, $33,242.52 investments SCCA Report: Ed Mindock -no report as meeting is next week Banquet Report: Kevin Rortvedt states that things are going really well. Everyone should have gotten their applications and ticket forms in the mail by now, they are all mailed out. We are approx. 80 door prize donations short at this point. At next months club meeting we will be collecting the booze bucket donations. All who wish to donate should bring their bottle(s) along with them to the meeting. Old Business: Wondering if we are going to do a Gander Mountian spring brat fry. Last time we barely broke even with costs. We did not do this last year since the store did not due a spring open house/seminar day. New Business: Jeff Davis brought along a hat design that he is able to purchase to get our logo, or a club saying stitched on. We are also looking into getting more shirts/hats/jackets made. There was discussion over the ownership of our club logo, and what business to take the product to for embroidery. Ellen Wells stated that the logo was originally contracted through her business, Silken Images. Club member Lori Place was the designer of the artwork. We are going to look into a way to get ownership of the logo taken care of so members can show their membership card to the retailer and have the logo printed up as a group or individual basis. Ty Sennett was our guest speaker for the night. Next months meeting is going to be a lure swap. Please bring lures to trade/sell to the March meeting. Meeting is also going to be held at it's normal time/date. 6pm, 3rd Thurs. Meeting Attendance -26 To all Members of MI:
In the years ahead, Muskies Inc. will be placing a major emphasis on youth fishing. We are doing this to promote our sport and to ensure the future of the muskie fishery.

In 2011, Muskies Inc., along with the Youth Conservation Alliance, Phantom Lures and the Mystic Moose Resort is going to sponsor a major Youth Muskie fishing event. This is open to all MI Chapters but space is limited. We will be selecting 2 or 3 kids from each chapter to participate. We will be accepting participants on a first come, first serve basis with kids (boys & girls) ages 9-17. It is important to mention that this event is geared towards muskie fishing. However, it is not required that the kids have caught a muskie before. This youth event is open to MI members and non-members. Because of limited space, only one parent or guardian may accompany their child. Bringing your own boat is encouraged but if you don't have one, a boat and guide will be provided for you.

Some details:
This Youth Muskie Hunt is confirmed for Moose Lake in Hayward, Wisconsin. The dates are September 22-25 (3 nights). We'll have room for about 25 kids. We'll also have about 15 pro guides to support the line-up... Last year, we had 14 kids catch 16 muskies in just 3 days.

The cost is $100 per adult for lodging & food. Kids are no charge what-so-ever. If you are volunteering as a guide, there is no charge to you.

There will be several professional mini-classes during the event including boating safety, muskie handling with catch & release tips.

Again, all Chapters are welcome but space is limited. For further information on this youth events, please contact MI's National Youth Director, Kevin Bushnick.

That’s all the news we have to print this month. If you have any news, or information regarding club issues you want printed please feel free to contact me. You can reach me by e-mail, girdavis@charter.net or by mail Jeff Davis 3209 Silverleaf Ln. Sheboygan, WI 53083 Until next month. Set in hard and hold on tight.