ARIZONA BASS FEDERATION NATION
MEETING NOTES
5/30/2006

The meeting was held at the Ironworks (Bellaire Club) on 5/30/06 and was called to order by the President at 7:00 PM and adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.

PRESIDENT REPORT
General welcome and introduction of Board and attendees
Expressed thanks and congratulations to all on the great amount of progress attained in all areas in such a short amount of time.
Is working on sponsorships for awards, etc.

TREASURER REPORT
The issue of a 501 (3c) [non-profit status] is being researched.
NATION bank account has to be established
Otto B. will assist Mike when not available.
Need PO Box to handle transactions from a central source

SECRETARY REPORT
Has software available as a donation if 501 (3c) status established
Requested clubs to sent contacts lists now - even if club is still forming
Is working on procedural forms needed for operations
Looking into ‘Proof of Insurance’ needed for general operation and lake permits

TMX CHAIRMAN REPORT
(Delayed 30 days until TMX Chairman is on board)
A nominee is making his decision

OLD BUSINESS
The new NATION’S first newsletter is planed for electronic distribution in June
The NATION WEB site is up and running at arizonabassnation.com
Budget preparation is in process
There was a reading of the proposed TMX Rules with discussion. [MOTION to accept PASSED]
It is requested that club member rosters and fees be paid with a single check (State + Fed fees).

NEW BUSINESS
Due to the short time frame is was decided to shorten this year’s TMX season to three Qualifiers from which the AZ State Team will be selected. There will be no ‘throw-outs’ (this year only) and the AZ State Team will be selected from the boater and non-boater pools by total points (six members from each pool).
TMX Schedule (proposed)
Qualifier 1: Oct. 21st and Roosevelt Lake (10’ minimum, slot rule applies)
Qualifier 2: Nov. 18th at Lake Pleasant
Qualifier 3: Mar. 3rd at Lake Havasu (proposed last of ‘06 and first of ‘07)
Club Team TMX: still under discussion
Possibility of running the ABA summer night TMX’s on Lake Pleasant as fund raisers for the NATION (offered by Rich Stringer).
Radio spots will be provided for the NATION

OPEN DISCUSSION
Much discussion on the ABA proposal. Number of participants need to run the TMX’s, expected income, procedures, etc. General thanks was expressed to Rich for his offer.
Discussion of incorporation for the NATION.
Ken and Mark went to the Columbia River Divisionals paying their own way. Came in 10th. Donated their 10th place winnings ($600) to the NATION. Way to go!

Next meeting: Tues. June 12th , 7:00 PM (come at 6:00 PM for dinner) at the Ironworks 17233 N. 35th Ave. - off Bell Road just past the tennis courts on your right). All interested parties are welcome.