Minutes of June 4, 2023 C.V.W.C. meeting

• Tim called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm with 20 members present.
• Roll call of officers was taken with 6 members absent.
• Minutes of the May 1 meeting were read and approved.
• Financial report it was given by Jeff and approved.
• Tournaments:
  • Okoboji – May 20.
    • 13 teams
    • 15 new members
    • 7 fish caught by 5 teams
    • 9 new members as a result of the tournament.
  • NTC – Marinette, WI June 1-3.
    • 4 teams from CVWC
    • Greg Azbill & Grant Rowe 19# on day 2.
  • Lansing– June 10-11
    • Low sign-up.
• DNR report:
  • May 29 walleye stocking in rivers
    • Cedar River
      • Plainfield 20k
      • Waverly 20k
      • Janesville 20k
      • George Wyth 16,975
      • Evansdale 7490
    • West Fork @ Finchford 5k
      • Shellrock @ Greene 12.5k
  • Electroshocking
    • South Prairie
      • 11” bluegill
      • Many bass
    • George Wyth
      • 6.5” & 8” crappies
      • Legal walleyes, some over 20”
      • Many bass – keep bass
• Fish are needed for the August Family Fun Day.
• June 3 events:
  • Jim’s Sport Shop Outdoor Kids and Family Fun Day
    • 150+/- kids
    • Tackle giveaway
  • Black Hawk County Conservation Kids’ Fishing Derby.
    • 46 kids at Big Woods
    • 20” walleye & 18” northern caught
    • 3 fingerling walleye caught
    • BHCoCons gave out tackle & prizes provided by Jim’s Sport Shop
  • Sign-up sheets passed around.
• Family Fun Day will be August 13, 12:00-3:00.
  • Bounce house – Jeff will check with Donnie
  • Jim’s Sport Shop archery and Crawdaddy kayaks – Tim.
  • Minnow races
  • Fish cooking
  • Hot dogs & buns – Greg Azbill.
  • Condiments are needed.
• Outdoor Journey for Girls still needs registrants.
• IDOT Cleanup has been renewed for May 2023 – May 2025.
  • Thank you letter and certificate from Iowa DOT.
  • Walleye stocking and Highway cleanup will be October 14.
• New members recognized:
  • Donald (didn’t catch last name) – reporter for WCFW Courier
• Drawing was held for Scheels gift cards: Jay Dietz and Greg Azbill.
• Meeting adjourned @ 7:43.


• Respectfully submitted,
• Al Dietz