​​Minutes of June 3, 2024 C.V.W.C. meeting​

• Lynn Cook was present to talk about DNR activities in Black Hawk and Bremer Counties
  • Sweets Marsh project is complete
  • Chris Jones to transition to law enforcement for Bremer County
  • Non-resident party deer hunting is no longer legal
• Tim called the meeting to order at 7:19 with 29 members present.
• Roll call of Board members – all present.
• May 6 minutes read and approved.
• Treasurer report by Jeff read and approved.
• Tournament report:
  • Storm Lake
    • 11 boats – 2 boats disqualified for measurement/photography issues
      • 1 – Jeremy Ruehle & Jim George
      • 2 – Steve Templeton & Mark Mahaffey
      • 3 – Jordan Tagtow & Kendal Sickels
      • 4 – Tim Ahrens & Tom Ahrens
      • 5 – Bud Jelinek & Jay Dietz
    • Big Fish
      • 1 – Steve Templeton & Mark Mahaffey
      • 2 – Jeremy Ruehle & Jim George
      • 3 – Jordan Tagtow & Kendal Sickels
      • 4 – Jordan Tagtow & Kendal Sickels
  • Lake Pepin/Pool 4
    • To be reviewed by July meeting
• DNR Report
  •  George Wyth Lake was shocked on May 15
    • 60 crappies 11”-13”
    • Wipers 7#-8#
    • 3 walleyes 16”, 17” & 26”
  • Big Woods Lake
    • Nice walleyes were reported
  • Hickory Hills habitat installation in June or July – Club help has been requested
  • Greg Gelwicks - Manchester biologist to possibly speak at July meeting.
• President’s Report
  • Family Fun Day to be August 11, 12-3 pm
    • More fish are needed – 40#-50# needed
  • Impact Outdoors to possibly become a Trophy Sponsor
  • Black Hawk County Conservation Commission
    • Military Family Day
    • August 18
    • Fishing instruction by Walleye Club 10:00-1:00
    • Volunteers are needed – sign up at July meeting
• No Board recommendations
• Club Donation Policy was discussed at Board meeting
  • Conservation activities
  • Family or kids’ groups
  • Giveaway inventory is low except line
• Need to share more fishing info and techniques at meetings
• Drawings:
  • Scheels gift cards:
    • Peyton Groen
    • Bob Piper
  • Cabin Coffee gift cards:
    • Scott Schipper
    • Greg Dietz
• Tama/Grundy County Kids’ fishing event July 4 – requested donations.
• Adjourned at 8:15.

Respectfully submitted,
Al Dietz