March Meeting - Midwest Musky Club

Monthly meetings are held at: Village Sportsman Club, 115th St.
and Laramie Ave., Alsip, Illinois, on the first Thursday of each
month, starting at 7:30 p.m. Call 708-532-4374 for more
information; visit us on the web at www.midwestmuskyclub.com
PRESIDENT: Pat Glavin, 708-385-0257; [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: Tom Jennings, 815-469-3601;[email protected]
SECRETARY: Dan Quenzel, 708-423-3873; [email protected]
TREASURER: Rich Bohne, 773-229-0473; [email protected]
1st SERGEANT-AT-ARMS: Frank Wagner, 708-308-8107; [email protected]
2nd SERGEANT-AT ARMS: Kyle Savino, 708-275-6947; [email protected]
DIRECTOR (Membership)(3): Jim Zimmer, 708-458-2982; no email
DIRECTOR (Merchandise)(2): Stan Lowczyk, 773-972-6634; [email protected]
DIRECTOR (Club Outings)(3): John Sutton, 773-852-5558;[email protected]
DIRECTOR (Web Master)(3): Judy Quenzel, 708-423-3873;[email protected]
DIRECTOR (Food)(1): Ed Fields, 773-600-9670; [email protected]
March Meeting
March 3rd @ 7:30 pm
Midwest Musky Club's Annual Fund Raiser -- Grand Prize Mercury 8 hp Outboard Motor
1st prize: $300 cash, 2nd prize: $200 cash, 3rd prize: $100 cash and a Large Donations Raffle
It shall be the object of the
Midwest Musky Club to:
1. Preserve and propagate Midwest
musky fishing,
2. Be involved in conservation efforts,
3. Educate and refine the members‟
skill in the sport of musky fishing,
4. Practice good sportsmanship and
safety afloat,
5. Sponsor group activities related to
the sport of fishing
6. Observe the rules and regulations of
the various Departments of
Conservation and National
Resources of the states in which
members‟ fish.
Conservation Pledge
I give my pledge as an
American,
to save and faithfully defend
from waste,
the natural resources of this
planet.
I promise to educate future
generations,
so we all may become
caretakers,
of its air, soils, and minerals;
it‟s parks, forests, wilderness
areas, and wildlife.
Meeting Schedule for 2011
All regular monthly meetings of the
Midwest Musky Club are held on the
first Thursday of each month @ 7:30
p.m.
At every meeting we will have
food, a monthly raffle and Split-thePot. We will also have a speaker every
month except for March, June and
December.
Meeting location is...
The Village Sportsman’s Club
115th and Laramie Ave.
Alsip, Illinois
March 3 – Motor Raffle
April 7 – Crash Mullins
May 5
June 2 – Swap Meet
July 7
August 4
Musky
Minutes
Meeting of February 3rd,
2011
Meeting begun at 19:30 by
President Pat Glavin.
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President Pat Glavin welcomed
the members in attendance. We
then said the pledge.
Pat also went over the following.
Mentioned that Duke O’Malley
had suffered a stroke and wished
him well.
Pat wished Clarence Jass well
while he is recovering from hip
surgery.
The state of Illinois is considering
charging a fee to visit state parks.
This is being proposed by
Republican Joanne Osmond.
Prizes for the Annual Fundraiser
will be put together on Feb. 27th.
The barrier at Shabbona has been
approved.
The club will have a booth at the
Tinley Park show.
Musky Road Rules will be held on
Feb. 19th.
Ed Hitney won the Early Bird
Raffle.
Tony Grant will be at Basa‟s
Marine. This is the Southside
Muskie Hawks February meeting.
Membership for 2011 time to start
turning in your membership
applications for 2011.
Motor Raffle Tickets please make
sure you sell your tickets or buy
them yourself. They are a major
source of income for the club.
Meeting adjourned at 21:50 pm.
Midwest Musky Club Items of
Interest
Quick Hits and Things to Keep in Mind
Long-time member, Duke O‟Malley is
currently rehabbing after suffering a stroke back in
January.
Merchandise Director Stan Lowczyk is
offering a free patch with each club shirt or hat
purchase.
Webster Lake rental home. Located on
“Eagle Point” the home faces east with plenty of
privacy. The house has 2 piers, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer. Contact
Phil @ 219-972-7853 or websterlakehome
@aol.com. Mention you are from the Midwest
Musky Club for a discount.
Gregg Thomas’ “Battle the Beast” guide
service has a Spring Special. Musky fishing on
Cave Run or Green River, KY. For $575 you get 2
days fishing, 2 nights lodging for 1 or 2 people. Call
606-776-6729 or [email protected].
quarterly newsletter and a commemorative 2011
IMTT pin.
IMPORTANT: Points in Club sponsored events
will not count towards the Trail Tally-unless your
$25 is postmarked prior to the tourney date, or
given to an IMTT director prior to the start of said
tourney.
ALL IMTT EVENTS REQUIRE
MEMBERSHIP. Part of your entry fee helps fund
the 2011 Trail Champion and Runner Up purse.
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Schedule of Club Fishing Outings
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The dates for Round Lake, Jake Wolf,
Shelbyville, Shabbona are set. The other outings
do not have a specific date yet. John Sutton will
finalize the dates very soon.
April 2-3 – Tippi, IN
April 16-17 – Prairie Lake, IL
May 14-15 – Fox Chain, IL (IMTT)
May 13-15 – Round Lake
May 14-15 – IMTT-Jake Wolf Fox Chain
Tournament
May 21-22 – Lake Shelbyville, IL with the
Village Sportsman‟s Club.
June 11 – Shabbona Lake, IL with the Quad
County Hawg Hunters.
Sept – Green Bay, WI
Sept 30-Oct 2 – Round Lake
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IMTT 2011 Tournament Schedule
Tourneys in CAPS are IMTT sponsored (15
attendance points each), lower case are club
tourneys that are eligible for IMTT points (10
attendance pts each). I.M.T.T. membership ($25)
is payable upon entry in IMTT sponsored events
and lasts for one year. All members receive a
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MARCH 12 & 13 - LAKE KINKAID
SPRING CLASSIC
March 26 - SPRING LAKE NORTH
April 30 - Chain of Lakes - Fox
River Valley
Apr.30/May 1 - Lake. Kinkaid Shawnee Muskie Hunters
MAY 14 & 15 - FOX CHAIN
May 21 - Lake Shelbyville Muskie Club
Sept.10 - Lake Shelbyville Muskie Club
OCT. 1 & 2 LAKE SHELBYVILLE FALL CLASSIC
OCT 15 - GREG TICHACEK MEMORIAL
TOURNAMENT - LAKE McMASTER
Oct 22 & 23 - Shawnee M. H. Fall Brawl
� Lake. Kinkaid.
Oct. 22 - Fox River Valley Tournament �
Chain of Lakes
**NOV. 5 & 6 -- 2011 IMTT ILLINOIS
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP on FOX
CHAIN**
For details got to www.illmuskie.com or contact
Howard Chambliss @ 618-214-5918.
Submit an Article, Send Pictures
Feel free to send an article about a recent fishing
trip, fishing tips, boat maintenance or other outdoor
related information.
I am also looking for pictures. You can email
your pictures and I will get as many as I can into the
newsletter.
Your pictures just might be posted on the club‟s
website.
Musky Road Rules
On Saturday, February 19 Judy and I attended
our second Musky Road Rules. Along with Judy
and I were fellow Midwest Musky Club members,
Al Buvelot, Bob „Creaky Knees‟ Jeffries and Ed
Wrobel.
This was the sixth Musky Road Rules
conducted by Tony Grant and Gregg Thomas.
Along with Tony and Gregg, Mike Hulbert, Phil
Gutmann, Tom Ustaszewski and Lenny Szulc
conducted an open forum on Lake of the Woods
and questions from people in attendance.
Once again, Judy and I enjoyed spending an
afternoon at the Musky Road Rules. For $50.00
(women and children are free) you get great
information and everyone won two door prizes.
There are more Musky Road Rules scheduled
this year. For more information, go to
www.muskyroadrules.com.
Gregg Thomas, Tony Grant, Mike Hulbert and
Tom Ustaszewski at Musky Road Rules
Fellow members Judy Quenzel, Bob Jeffries, Al
Buvelot and Ed Wrobel at Musky Road Rules
The Ice is Melting; Better Get Your
Boat Ready
Before venturing forth into open water, be sure to
perform some safety checks on your boat and trailer.
Listed below are some suggestions I found at
www.boatsafe.com.
Electrical system and components.
 Check battery water level.
 Recharge batteries.
 Check terminals for corrosion, clean and
lubricate.
 Inspect wiring.
 Test gauges.
 Be sure to have spare fuses.
 Check navigation lights.
Required equipment.
 Sound signaling device.
 Check distress signals and expiration
date.
 Check personal flotation devices.
 Inspect life rings and throw able
flotation cushion. Must be USCG
approved.
 Check fire extinguishers for expiration
date and status gauge.
 Check compass.
 Check and replace first aid supplies.
Outboard Motors
 Replace spark plugs.
 Check plug wires for wear.
 Change/fill gear lube.
 Inspect fuel lines, primer bulb and tank
for leaks.
 Lubricate moveable parts.
Trailer
 Check current registration.
 Check rollers and pads.
 Check and lubricate wheel bearings.
 Clean and lubricate winch.
 Lubricate tongue jack and wheel.
 Test lights and electrical connections.
 Check brakes if equipped.
 Check safety chains.
 Check tongue lock.
For more information check out the following
websites.
www.boatsafe.com
http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/
http://www.uscgboating.org/
Midwest Musky Club’s
Spring - Round Lake Trip
May 13 to 15, 2011
The Cost of this year’s trip will be $70.00 per person (same price as
2010) & it will Cover 2 Nights
Lodging
and a Steak
Dinner
on Saturday Night.
This Fee Must be PAID in FULL by the May 5,
latest, In Order to Secure your Bed for this Trip.
2011 Meeting, at the
Payments can be made starting in March 2011, by mail or at the
monthly meetings.
Get your groups together & take a cabin for 6 at $420.00 to
8 at $560.00
I want to secure as many of the 4 cabins available. Each cabin has 2 –
Full size and 4 twin beds. One bedroom can accommodate a cot and
one couch is also available or bring extra cots.
Make Checks payable to:
Send them to Rich at::
Thanks,
Rich
Richard Bohne
5320 S. Nashville Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
Please support our sponsors
Midwest Musky Club
2011 / Membership Form
For New, Renewing, Family, and Senior Members
Mark Appropriate Membership Category
New ___ Renewing ___ Senior ___Family ___
For family memberships, please list names of spouse and/or children below:
1)
2)
3)
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Personal Membership Information
(Please print clearly)
Membership Number (if you have one) __________ Month of Birth: ________
Name: ____________________________________ Occupation: ___________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: __________ Zip: ____________
Phone: ___________________________ E-Mail: ________________________
Do you want your Newsletter via e-mail or mailed to your home? Circle one.
Do you own a boat? YES / NO
Name of sponsoring member: ________________________________________
Membership fees:
New Member: $40; Renewing Member: $30; Senior Member (as defined in the club by-laws): $15; Family
Membership: $30 plus $10 for each additional family member.
Payment:
Submit this form along with the appropriate fee in cash or by check payable to the Midwest Musky Club at the
next meeting or by mail. Send check along with form to:
Midwest Musky Club
Jim Zimmer
8140 S Odell
Bridgeview, IL 60455
All meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Village Sportsman‟s Club, 115th st. and Laramie Ave, Alsip, Illinois
Midwest Musky Club’s
2011 Fishing Trip Series
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
(Read be for signing)
Club Member’s Name (Please Print):_____________________________________
IN CONSIDETRATION for participating in the Club’s trips:
1.) I am aware of the inherent risk associated with fishing and boating, including but not limited to the risks of
collisions with other boats and stationary objects in and around the lake, including rocks, reefs, or piers or
other vehicles and trailers at landing areas. I am familiar with other risk up to and including death by
drowning associated with rough water, changing weather conditions, heavy winds and lighting storms. I
expressly assume all risks associated with this Club sponsored fishing trip and I hereby release the
Midwest Musky Club, its Board of Directors, and others associated with the club from all claims of my
negligence resulting from injury and/or property damages incurred in connection with my personal decision
to participate in these fishing trips of 2011.
2.) I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my
participation; and
3.) I will comply with the rules and regulations associated with the Club sponsored fishing trip; and
4.) I for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release,
indemnify and hold harmless the Midwest Musky Club and its Board of Directors (“Releasees”), with respect
to any and all injury, disability, death, of loss of damage to person or property, whether caused by the
negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I have read this release of liability and assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms, understand
that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.
X __________________________________ Date Signed: ___/___/___
Signature
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE
(Under age 18 at Time of 2011 Fishing Trip Start)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian of this participant, do consent and agree to his/her
indemnification, release and hold harmless as provided above Releasees, and I, myself and behalf of my heirs,
assigns and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all claims
incident to my child’s involvement in these Club sponsored fishing trips even if arising out of the negligence of
the Releasees, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
X __________________________________ Date Signed: ___/___/___
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
MIDWEST MUSKY CLUB
2011 CATCH & RELEASE FORM
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________
STATE: _________
ZIP: ______________
SPECIES
MUSKY – PURE ____; OR HYBRID (TIGER) ____; NORTHERN PIKE ____; WALLEYE ____;
LARGEMOUTH BASS ____; SMALLMOUTH BASS ____; SALMON / LAKE TROUT ____; CRAPPIE ____:
WAS THE FISH RELEASED: YES OR NO (CIRCLE ONE).
LENGTH OF FISH: _________ INCHES
WEIGHT (OPTIONAL): ________lbs
DATE & TIME FISH WAS CAUGHT: _____/______/, 2011 @ ___________AM/PM
NAME OF LAKE OR RIVER: ____________________________________________________________________________
THAT IS LOCATED IN THE STATE OR PROVINCE OF: ________________________________________________
FISH WAS CAUGHT: CASTING ____; JIGGING ____; TROLLING ____:
LURE NAME: __________________________; TYPE OF LURE: ___________________________:
WEATHER: CLEAR & SUNNY ____; STORMY ____; OVERCAST ____; WINDY ____; SLEET/SNOW ____:
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
STRUCTURE YOU WERE FISHING IN: WEEDS ____; ROCKS ____; DOCKS ____;
STANDING TIMBER ____; LAYDOWN TREES ____; OPEN WATER ____:
AFFIDAVITS OF SUBMITTER & WITNESS: WE HEREBY DECLARE & CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE
DISCLOSED INFORMATION IS TRUE AND ACCURATE. ANY FALSIFIED INFORMATION WILL
DISQUALIFY BOTH THE SUBMITTER & THE WITNESS FROM ANY FISHING AWARDS ISSUED BY
THE MIDWEST MUSKY CLUB. PLEASE SUBMIT A PHOTO OF YOUR CATCH!
WITNESS NAME (PRINT): ________________________________________________________
PHONE OR E-MAIL OF WITNESS: _________________________________________________
SUBMITTER SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________
FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN TO JOHN SUTTON ON OR BEFORE 12/01/2011 TO:
JOHN SUTTON
2325 W. 113TH PL
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Dan Quenzel – Secretary
10028 S. Minnick Ave.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Visit us on the web @ www.midwestmuskyclub.com
Midwest Musky Club Merchandise for Sale
Club Patches: Large Patch, $12.00; Small Patch, $3.00
Denim Shirts: Long Sleeved or short with club logo and name on front, $30.00
Hooded Sweatshirts: With zipper and with club logo on back, $25.00
Sweatshirts: Crew neck with club logo on back, $20.00
Long-sleeve T-shirts: With club logo sleeves and back, $25.00
T-shirts: With pocket and club logo on back, $10.00
Baseball Style Hats: Embroidered with club logo, $15.00
Knitted Skull Caps: Embroidered with club logo, $10.00
Mugs: $3.00;
Can Wrap: $3.00
Vinyl Club Stickers: 3 for $5.00
Name on shirt of your choice: $5.00.
Logo on shirt of your choice: $10.00.
Call Stan Lowczyk at 773-972-6634; e-mail [email protected]
Items will usually be available at the meetings but call Stan for any items of special interest.
These items are available at little or no profit to the club.