Current News Letter - Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc
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Current News Letter - Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc
. January 1st 2016 One Hundredth and Eighth Edition Our next meeting is January 12th, 7 PM at Mr. D’s! The MNDNR will be speaking on January 12th Jeramy Pinkerton MNDNR NR Specialist- Streams and Rivers; Jeramy is now in charge of the St. Louis River which includes all the Muskie Research. Hopefully Jeramy will have results from the first round of Isotope samples and be able to share the results with us. Jeramy will also have information on the young of the year Muskie sampling. I understand that the MN Sea Grant gave the MNDNR a grant to study Muskie movement in the St. Louis River. This will require acoustic tags to be place on some Muskie and Jeramy should have more information on this. MI Mission Statement Muskies, Inc. is an active, service-oriented, non-profit organization with a single focus of improving the sport of Muskie fishing for men, women and children. Our mission is to unite all Muskie fishing interests for the promotion and protection of a high quality Muskellunge sport fishery in the United States and Canada. We will accomplish this by supporting conservation practices and research based on sound scientific merit, and carried out by authorized federal or state agencies, appropriate academic institutions, Muskies Inc. chapters and their members. We are committed to the abatement of water pollution, maintenance of records for Muskie habits, growth and range and the dissemination of Muskie information to everyone. As you can see, our mission statement is a perfect fit for what is taking place on the river. Working with the DNR and helping with the research is how we will help move the sport of Muskie fishing forward, determine populations, and discover what is going on in the estuary, what the fish are eating and track the movement of fish. If you kept an angling diary the Fishery Committee and the DNR want the information. Please send the diary to Woody at [email protected] so the Fishery committee can review the information before it is turned in to the DNR. Annual Elections Our annual elections were held in December. Results were as follows President – Keith Okeson Vice-president – Curt Ellestad Secretary – Dave Decker Treasurer – Candy Ellestad Chapter Representative – Terry DeMenge We also have a new Board member at Large – Jayson Snidarich Chapter Banquet The chapter banquet will be February 6th this year. This will be the 20th chapter banquet and so the banquet committee wanted to change things up a bit and offer incentives to people to get signed up early and for selling raffle tickets. Every month till the banquet we will offer an Early Bird package. The earlier you buy a package the more you will get in return. We want everyone to attend and to bring a friend with them and hope the incentives encourage you to attend. You don’t need to buy an Early Bird package as we will still have all the games, football boards, card games, shot shell game, dice game, silent and live auctions and of course the wheel to spin for the general raffle tickets. January Early Bird Special Available only for Adults Special Package 1 Adult meal ticket 40 General raffle tickets 1 chance on the $2.00 poker game (note poker is only available for the early Birds Special) 2 chances to win a 3 day stay at Spring Bay Resort Lake Vermilion Get all this for $50.00 if purchased by January 12th,2016 $80.00 Value As you can see we want you to attend our Banquet this year. The banquet committee is looking for a few more members. It is always nice to have more people helping with the planning and we will need a few people to help the night of the banquet. Feel free to contact me for more information. Keith 218-273-6389 January special is good till January 12th Get your reservations in the mail. Banquet meal tickets can be purchased until January 30th. So make your plans soon. Upcoming Speakers February's meeting will be Matt Seifert www.mnmuskieguide.com Muskie mercenary guide service Matt caught a 50 pounder last fall on Mille Lacs you can grab the picture from his website Matt guides all over Minnesota April's meeting will be Ryan McMahon Ryan guides in Minneapolis St. Paul area lakes and also western Minnesota lakes www.twincitiesmusky.com May meeting will include our annual Lure Auction. All proceeds from this event will go to help fund our Youth Activities for the year. Muskies Inc. 50th Anniversary and Symposium Everyone is invited to attend. I have attached the information for you to look over. The Anniversary Celebration Banquet is on March 12th. 20th Annual Lake Superior Chapter Sportsman Banquet Everyone is welcome open to the public Where American legion post #71 West Duluth When February 6,2016 (5 PM) Time Social Hour 5 to 6:30 Meal 6:30 to 7:00 Awards & Drawings 7:00 Meal Roast Beef, Turkey, Potatoes, Bun, Salad and Dessert Adults Meal Tickets $25.00 per person ( if purchase before January 12th) ) Also any adult meal purchased before January 12th will include 1 chance for a 3 day stay at Spring Bay Resort Juniors Members are free 12 and under, 13 to 17 $12.50 January Early Bird package is $50.00 (must be purchased by January 12th) Number of Attendees Names Adults ……… ( )……………………………... Number of Early Bird Package’s ( ) 12 and under.. ( )……………………………. 13 to 17… ….. ( )……………………………. January Early Bird Special Available only for Adults Special Package 1 Adult meal ticket 40 General raffle tickets 1 chance on the $2.00 poker game (note poker is only available for the early Birds Special) 2 chances to win a 3 day stay at Spring Bay resort on Lake Vermilion Get all this for $50.00 if purchased by January 12th, 2016 3 day stay at Spring Bay Resort on Lake Vermilion before Memorial or after Labor Day. Dice game is a spelling game with chances to win general raffle tickets Value $5.00. $2.00 poker will be only for the early birds, high hand will win a handmade lure from Nimmers Swimmers. Make Checks payable to Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc. Mail Checks to Lake Superior Chapter c/o Keith Okeson 30879 100th Place Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783 These are Business’s that support our Chapter. Let’s support them! Board Members President Keith Okeson [email protected] 218-273-6389 Vice President Youth Director Curt Ellestad [email protected] Secretary Dave Decker [email protected] 218-341-3960 Treasurer Candy Ellestad Membership Director Patrick Johnston [email protected] 218-310-1224 Release Chair Chapter Representative Terry DeMenge [email protected] 218-879-2712 Fisheries Chair Program Director Dustin Carlson [email protected] 218-464-2379 Vet’s Day Chair Roger Olson [email protected] Web Master Bob Himango [email protected] 218-879-8174 Board Members At Large Bob Busche [email protected] 218-728-2092 Jayson Snidarich [email protected] Hello to all members of Chapter Thirty Three. I Hope Your Christmas was a Great Celebration. I would like to congratulate Keith Musolf and Ken Stenzel on winner their $50.00 gift cards From Marine General, their names were drawn during our clubs December meeting. Now it’s time to focus on the coming new year. It’s nice to have something new to look forward too. Like our clubs Annual Banquet, longer days, less ice and open water and of course The Muskie season opener!! We still have a long way to go!! But We can break up the winter blues by attending our monthly meetings and going to our Annual banquet. Our Banquet promises To be a Load of fun this year so crab a buddy or family member and RSVP your reservations today! Have a Happy New Year!! Thanks Patrick. .WelcomeNewMembers.. Nilsson Stacey, Tyler, Abby, and Connor Ellestad Candy, Nick, Zack, and Jake Current active members- 115 *Remember To Renew Your Membership before Your* Final 30 Day Notice or You Will Be Dropped and Not Get MUSKIE Mag. or Be Eligible For Chapter Programs. *** Renew **** Renew**** Renew***** Renew****** *Renewals are easier now than ever….renew at chapter Meeting, on chapter brochure, chapter website, form in Muskie Magazine, or renew on line @ www.muskiesinc.org Or call Patrick@310-1224 or Email [email protected] If you have any questions about your membership give me A call@218 310-1224 or e-mail me [email protected] Check out our website www.LakeSuperiorMuskies.com Next meeting Tuesday January 12th 2016 7pm Mr. Ds ********Catch********release**** ******Repeat****** The following company’s/people have donated to our chapter banquet. They support us so if possible please support them Marine General Artistic Anglers Jim Doyle (Musky Connection) American Legion Nimmer’s Swimmer’s Cash Wise Liquor Store Rad Dog Lures RJ Sports Tackle Industries Da Boat (Bob Busche) Northland Muskie Adventures (Dustin Carlson) Stewart Nelson Matt Fredricksen Musky Tackle on Line Lake of the torches casino Outdoor News Moores Lures Grand casino Hinckley Total Tool Fortune Bay casino Bait Box Outback Steakhouse Ferguson Companies Vikings Twins L and M Cloquet Musky Frenzy Lures Interstate Batteries RJ sport and Cycle Jamar Brandon Stall’s Guide Service