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Missouri B.a.s.s.
Federation Nation
news
spring 2011
President’s Message
2
New MOBASS
Vice President
5
Conservation Corner
5
ESPN Finalizes Sale
of BASS to Investor Group
10
Missouri “No Cull” Rule
15
Spring Fling
16
Summer Sizzler
17
MOBASS Federation
Nation Meeting
29
Missouri
B.A.S.S.
Officers
President
Jim Zieger
816-228-2585
3405 NW Nautical Court
Blue Springs, MO 64015
[email protected]
Vice President
John Blankenbeker 573-363-9736
P.O. Box 3115
Camdenton, MO 65020
[email protected]
Secretary
Kathy Blankenbeker 573-363-9736
P.O. Box 3115
Camdenton, MO 65020
[email protected]
Treasurer
Glen Roe
636-288-4834
1370 State Hwy. Y
Forsythe, MO 65653
[email protected]
Environmental Director
Shawn M. Veninga 314-503-2304
750 Longfellow Circle
O’Fallon, MO 63366
[email protected]
Tournament Director
Randy James
660-438-6802
31760 Barclay Loop
Warsaw, MO 65355
[email protected]
President’s
Welcome to the first edition of MO BASS News for
2011. In this edition you will find the results of this past
2010 State Championship Tournament recognizing the
top individuals as well as our overall Team Champion.
The Elite Anglers bass club won the team event with a
4-man team. Charles Bonnett is our State Champion for
2010. He finished in first with a total weight for 2 days of
33.25 lbs. All the results can be found in this issue as well
as on our Web site.
The 2011 BFN Central Divisional Tournament is to be
hosted by Kansas and will be held on Tablerock Lake June
8-10. Once again, the host resort will be the Kimberling
Inn. This is the second year in a row the tournament is
on Tablerock and it should be another great event. The
Missouri team finished in third place at last year’s event.
Brian Maloney fished for the Central Division at the
BFN National Championship in Shreveport last November. Unfortunately, he missed placing first in the Central
Divisional by only 1 lb. and 9 ozs. missing the opportu-
Marketing Director
Chet Winans
816-588-2087
1108 Coneflower
Smithville, MO 64089
[email protected]
nity to move on to the Bassmaster Classic. Congratulations to Brian once again for making it that far, and I am
sure that we will see him there again in the years to come.
I don’t know about you but I am already tired of the cold
weather and am ready for the water to warm back up. We
have had a lot of snow and that means a lot of fresh water melting and going back into the lakes soon. Some of
you fish all year round, especially those guys down south
around Tablerock Lake. For those like me that don’t, I am
sure that you are also ready to get out soon. The Sport
Shows will be running through March and vendors will
be hooking our anglers with new tackle and techniques.
Don’t forget to support our State and National sponsors
listed in this edition when making purchases this year.
They have put a lot of programs out there for BFN members and we need to give them our continued support.
I wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2011 season. Always be careful and courteous on the water and most of
all have fun.
Jim Zieger , President
Secretary Dues Letter
Clubs need to send in their membership as follows:
1. All members should become members of B.A.S.S. - applications are available in any Bassmaster magazine.
2. Send in club info and members with $30.00 per member to B.A.S.S. Federation Nation.
3. Send in club info and members with $20.00 per membership fee to MO B.A.S.S. Mo B.A.S.S. info should
be sent to secretary John Blankenbeker, P.O. Box 3115, Camdenton, MO 65020. He will forward the money
on to the treasurer, W. Glen Roe. Checks should be made out to Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation Nation. Member info should include name, address, and bass number. Club info should include club name, club number,
president’s and secretary’s phone numbers, and who your club would like printed in the newspaper as contact
info with their phone number and e-mail if available. If possible we would like an e-mail address for every
club - these will not be published, just available to officers for contact.
Any questions contact John at the above address, phone 573-363-9736, after 2:00 p.m., or e-mail secretary@mobass.
com. Hope this clarifies procedures.
Youth Director
Gil Kauffman
314-614-2091
5533 Lamprecht Lane
House Springs, MO 63051
[email protected]
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636-699-5223
1302 Flintshire Lane
Lake St. Louis, MO 53367
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The Missouri B.A.S.S. News is published quarterly by the presses of
The Missourian Publishing Company, 14 West Main Street, Washington, MO 63090. 636-239-7701.
The views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily
those of the Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation or the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society.
Readers’ contributions are encouraged. Please send copy to Jim Zieger.
For further chapter information,
please contact a federation officer.
Missouri B.a.s.s. Web Site Address: www.mobass.com
Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation Nation News
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1125 MACON, CARTHAGE, MO 64836
DON CAMPBELL
P.O. BOX 1315, WARSAW, MO 65355
BRUCE SIMPSON
22301 E. 271 ST., HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701
DUANE CASE
371 LENAPE RD., BILLINGS, MO 65610
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945 PARKVIEW DR., HOLLISTER, MO 65672
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28112 HWY. Y, ROCKY MOUNT, MO 65072
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591 RAYBURN AVE., ST. LOUIS, MO 63126
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A JAW DROPPING
New MOBASS Vice President
I would like to congratulate and welcome John Blankenbeker to his
newly elected position as Vice President for the Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation Nation.
John will fill the term for the remainder of the 2011 season.
Kathy Blankenbeker will assume the role as Secretary for the remainder
of the year also.
Both John and Kathy have been instrumental to the success of this organization for several years, and I am glad to have them both officially on
board.
Jim Zieger, President
Congratulations to the
2011 Missouri State Team
Conservation Corner
By: Shawn Veninga
Tournament Fish Care
Fish care is something we all play a part in and I thought this would be
a good time to reflect back to our state championship and gather information together for everyone to review and learn from. With everyone’s
efforts we can improve the survival rates and reduce the stress levels
from our fish.
1. Fish Care begins early in the tournament day. I read several articles
and most of them stressed the importance of filling your live well tanks
first thing in the morning in a main lake area away from marinas and
shallow water/slough areas. This will get cooler more oxygenated water
into your live well, and then you will want to start aerating the water immediately so that it is ready for your first fish of the day.
2. The live well water temperature needs to be regulated throughout
the day. The optimum temperature range is between 65 and 75 degrees.
If the temp is getting higher than 75 then follow the rules of thumb to
regulate it. One 8-lb. bag of ice or 1-gallon jug of ice will cool a 30-gallon tank about 10 degrees for 3 hours.
3. To condition the water in your live well; one inexpensive way to
maintain electrolyte balance and reduce stress levels is to add 1/3 cup of
noniodized salt per 5 gallons.
4. Drain half of the live well water every 3 hours and refill with fresh
water to remove waste byproducts like ammonia and carbon dioxide.
5. Keep your aerators running all day.
6. Learn to Fizz a fish – BASS supports the side approach, use a 16-18
gauge hypodermic needle that is 1½ - 2 inches long. Take a look at this
You Tube video for further instructions: http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=pEeQrsHcwf8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
7. When bringing fish to the weigh-in tanks, keep in mind that fish in
a weigh-in bag have only 3 minutes of oxygen before their body starts
to stress out. As soon as you get to the tanks it is essential to get fresh
oxygenated water into your bag. Please don’t just set the bag in the tank
– you have to let some of that treated and oxygenated water in!!!!
8. Always use the official weigh-in bags. The only way to regulate how
many anglers are at the weigh-in tanks is by limiting the number of bags.
As a whole, the weigh-ins went well in 2010. However, there will be
things that I will be working on this year to improve the efficiency of our
weigh-in lines and tanks. Please keep these tips in mind and pass them
on to other anglers. We all need to work together so that we can continue
to enjoy the sport forever.
I cannot wait to see ya on the water!!
Shawn M. Veninga
MOBASS Federation Nation Environmental Director
[email protected]
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Charles Bonnett
Jin Nguyen
Shawn Veninga
Greg Cooper
Justin Pace
John Zeimet
Joseph “Jody” Hughes
Jeff Hamilton
Matthew Nagle
Paul Willett
Daniel Stark
Kurt Pralle
Brian Maloney
Camdenton Castaways
Smithville Bassmasters
Elite Anglers
Mark Twain Bassmasters
Simply Bass
Camdenton Castaways
Eldon Bassmasters
Show Me Bassmasters
Rodbenders
Table Rock Bassmasters
Simply Bass
Mark Twain Bassmasters
Mexico Bassmasters
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Junior Bassmasters
2011 Tournament
Schedule
April 17 - Stockton
May 21 - Truman
June 12 - Mark Twain Lake
July 16/17 - Lake of the Ozarks
night - 7:00 PM till 1:00 AM
August 13/14 - Pomme Night 7:00 PM till 1:00 AM
September 25 - Truman
Times not specified will be
determined at a later date.
Times will likely be around first
light until 12:00 noon or 1:00 pm
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT April 14, 2011 to September 15, 2011
6:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS – COFFMAN BEACH RAMP
80% PAY BACK*
*Eldon Bassmasters retains payout for places not awarded
SPONSORED BY: ELDON BASSMASTERS
Top 3 points leaders
in each age group qualify to fish
state championship.
Top 4 of 6 tournaments go toward
final standings.
High School Bass
Fishing Program
Guys:
Got some bad news and good news
from MSHSAA. Board had a meeting
last week and made a decision.
First let’s get the bad news out of the
way. The following statement was read
to me by Harvey Richards, MSHSAA
assistant.
“The MSHSAA board of directors
recognizes the many contributions and
suggestions made by the advisory committees and member schools. However
the board of directors is concerned by
the current economic situation faced by
all other member schools at this time.
Because of this some of the items that
were to be placed on the annual questionnaire have been withdrawn due to
the additional cost that they may place
on member schools. Those items will
be revisited at a later date. Therefore
any thing that had to do with expansion
did not make the questionnaire or will
not make the ballot this cycle.”
The good news. Harvey also said
MSHSAA knows our group has went
beyond and above what any other organization would have done to get a sport
under the MSHSAA umbrella and they
know the financial support we would
give. If money starts flowing back into
the schools, MSHSAA will reconsider
our proposal and it will go straight to
the ballot without having to be discussed at the area meeting.
So it looks like we have another year
to work on this.
Also, there is no reason why schools
who still want to start a fishing program
can’t still put something together as
Jim Huson has done at Republic.
Let’s see if we can take that approach
so we will be ahead of the game when
MSHSAA decides to put our proposal
on the ballot.
John Neporadny,
Senior Writer for BASS
RULES:
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TEAMS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL STATE FISHING AND BOATING REGULATIONS.
ELIGIBILITY: ALL INDIVIDUALS 18 YRS OF AGE OR OLDER WITH A PAID ENTRY FEE. A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
MUST ACCOMPANY ANY ONE UNDER 18 YRS OF AGE. ELDON BASSMASTERS MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER.
ENTRY FEES: $30.00 PER BOAT (CASH ONLY), WHICH INCLUDES $5.00 PER BOAT FOR BIG BASS POT. FEES WILL BE
ACCEPTED AT THE TAKE-OFF RAMP ONLY, BETWEEN 5:30 AND 6:30 PM.
TOURNAMENT HOURS: FISHING HOURS WILL BE FROM 6:30 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. NO BOATS CAN BE TRAILERED DURING
TOURNAMENT HOURS.
WEIGH-IN LATE PENALTY: ONE POUND PER MINUTE UP TO 10 MINUTES, THEN DISQUALIFICATION.
SAFETY: LIFE JACKETS WILL BE WORN AND THE OUTBOARD KILL SWITCH MUST BE USED ANY TIME THE BIG MOTOR
IS RUNNING. NO ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ALLOWED DURING TOURNAMENT HOURS.
BOAT AND HORSEPOWER: ALL BOATS MUST MEET STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT: ONLY ARTIFICIAL BAITS MAY BE USED. PORK STYLE BAITS ARE ALLOWED. ANGLERS
MAY USE ONLY ONE ROD AND REEL AT A TIME. NO TROLLING. ALL BOATS MUST HAVE A FUNCTIONAL AERATED
LIVEWELL.
SCORING: FIVE (5) FISH LIMIT PER BOAT, MUST BE PRESENTED AT WEIGH-IN AND NO ALTERATIONS TO THE LIMIT
CAN BE MADE. LARGEMOUTH, KENTUCKY AND SMALLMOUTH WILL BE COUNTED. ALL BASS MUST BE 15 INCHES
OR MORE. ANY SHORT BASS PRESENTED FOR WEIGH-IN WILL CAUSE ONE POUND TO BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE
TEAM’S TOTAL WEIGHT PLUS LOSS OF THE SHORT FISH. ANY DEAD FISH WILL BE PENALIZED ONE POUND. NO
FROZEN, ICED OR MANGLED FISH WILL BE ACCEPTED. OFFICIAL MEASURING BOARD WILL BE THE BASS PRO KEEPER
COUNTER. ALL LIVE FISH MUST BE RELEASED AT THE TAKE-OFF SITE IMMEDIATELY AFTER BEING WEIGHED.
TIES: TIES WILL BE BROKEN BY BIG FISH. BIG BASS TIE WILL BE BROKEN BY HEAVY STRINGER.
PAYBACK: PAY BACK WILL BE 80% OF THE ENTRY FEE. NUMBER OF PLACES PAID WILL DEPEND ON THE NUMBER
OF BOATS ENTERED. BIG BASS POT IS PAID BACK 100%.
CANCELLATION: IF THE TOURNAMENT HAS TO BE CANCELLED DUE TO SAFETY REASONS, ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE
REFUNDED.
OFF LIMITS: NO FISHING INSIDE THE “NO-WAKE” BUOYS OF THE TAKE-OFF COVE OR ANY PUBLIC LAUNCH SITE
OPERATED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI.
INTERPRETATION OF THESE RULES SHALL BE LEFT UP TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS, THEIR DECISIONS
SHALL REMAIN FINAL IN ALL MATTERS.
CONTACTS:
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JODY HUGHES (President) – 573-216-4232
RANDY DAVIS (Tournament Director) – 573-480-2640
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Waiver:
I (We) by signing below hereby release Eldon Bassmasters Club and all participating Sponsors of all 2011 Eldon Bassmaster tournaments from
any loss of property, bodily injury or loss of life that may occur in connection with these tournaments. Also by signing I (We) also agree to
follow all rules set for these tournaments by the Eldon Bassmasters Club.
Team Registration Information:
BOATER’S NAME:
PARTNER’S NAME:
ADDRESS:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL: __________________________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________________
HOME PHONE:
HOME PHONE:
BOATER’S:
SIGNATURE
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Eldon Bassmasters
2011 Tournament
Schedule
2011 Tournament Schedule
Date
Lake
Ramp
Hours
March 27, 2011
April 17, 2011
May 22, 2011
June 12, 2011
July 23, 2011
August 13, 2011
September 25, 2011
October 23, 2011
Lake Ozark
Truman
Pomme
Lake Ozark
Lake Ozark
Lake Ozark
Truman
Lake Ozark
Coffman
Sterett Creek
Lighthouse
Drake
Coffman
Coffman
Sterett Creek
Coffman
8:00 AM 7:00 AM 6:30 AM 6:00 AM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 AM 7:00 AM -
12/17/2010
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
2:00 PM
7:00 AM (Night)
7:00 AM (Night)
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
C.O.P.S. Benefit Tournament
March 12, 2011
Lake Ozark PB-II
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday Night - Open Buddy Tournaments
4-14-11 to 9-15-11
Lake Ozark Coffman
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Kids Tournament - Fishing Derby
June 18, 2011
Randy's Lake
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
MOBASS Spring Fling Tournament
4/10/2011
Pomme
Lighthouse
TBD
MOBASS Summer Sizzler Tournament
6/5/2011
Truman
Long Shoal
TBD
MOBASS State Federation Tournament
10/7/2011
10/8 - 10/9
Meeting at Warsaw Comm Ctr. TBD
Truman
Long Shoal
TBD
ELDON BASSMASTERS and ELDON WAL-MART
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THE 14TH ANNUAL
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SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011
9:00 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M.
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. 4 MILES THEN LEFT ON FOX RD.
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THEN LEFT ON COPPERAS RD.
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THE DAVIS’S RESIDENCE
FREE- NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED
ALL BANK FISHING-NO BOATS
BRING YOUR OWN FISHING POLE AND TACKLE
3 AGE GROUPS- (15-11) (10-7) (6 AND UNDER)
PRIZES GIVEN TO WINNERS IN EACH AGE GROUP
GRAB BAGS AND DOOR PRIZES TOO
NIGHT CRAWLERS WILL BE SUPPLIED
HOT DOGS, CHIPS & SODA SERVED
AFTERWARD
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
FARON MORRIS 573-787-0174
RANDY DAVIS 573-480-2640
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ESPN Finalizes Sale of BASS to Investor Group
November 2, 2010
ESPN Inc., announced Tuesday that
it has finalized the sale of BASS, LLC
to a group of investors including Don
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announced in August by ESPN and the
transaction was completed Monday.
BASS is the largest membership organization of bass anglers in the U.S. with
more than 500,000 members. It was purchased by ESPN in 2001 and includes
several media platforms, including three
magazines and a popular Web site. The
investor group is a powerful combination of business acumen and superior
knowledge of the outdoors industry.
With the completion of the transaction, the purchasing party assumes ownership of BASS and will run the Celebration, Fla.,-based company. As part of
the agreement, ESPN will continue to
air BASS core television programming
assets - the Bassmaster Elite Series and
Bassmaster Classic - for multiple years.
“We are proud of our employees’ contribution to BASS this past decade and
we are pleased to continue ESPN’s association going forward,” said George
Bodenheimer, co-chairman, Disney
Media Networks and president, ESPN.
Inc. “Under the direction of Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland, BASS will be well positioned to
serve anglers’ interests for many years
to come.”
Investor and outdoorsman McKinnis
has a long and rich history with ESPN as
the host of the network’s second longestrunning show, The Fishin’ Hole, which
aired from 1980 until 2007. McKinnis, who has been involved in outdoors
television since hosting a fishing show
for KATV in Little Rock, Ark., in 1964,
has developed a special connection with
outdoorsman and anglers with his inno-
vative programming and accessibility.
“This is a dream come true,” said
McKinnis. “I’m so excited to begin
working with BASS’ passionate membership base on developing an even
more powerful organization.”
Retired Time Inc., executive and avid
angler Logan at one time oversaw Time
Inc., America Online, Time Warner Cable and the Time Warner Book Group
before his retirement from the media giant in 2005.
Logan’s varied experience in the media industry set up well for guiding a
complex brand that boasts several multimedia platforms.
“With a strong multimedia portfolio,
BASS is well positioned to serve fans
with innovative content,” said Logan.
“We are focused on maintaining BASS’
leadership position in the industry.”
Georgia native Copeland retired as
U.S. and Global CEO of international
financial services firm Deloitte in 2003
and currently serves on the board of directors of three Fortune 500 companies.
The investor group has put a premium
on focusing on issues that resonate at a
grassroots level. BASS will continue to
spearhead positive, progressive change
on issues related to conservation and resource management.
BASS was founded in 1968 by Ray
Scott.
About BASS
For more than 40 years, BASS has
served as the authority on bass fishing.
The organization advances the sport
through advocacy, outreach and its expansive tournament structure while
connecting directly with the passionate
community of bass anglers through its
Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through
its industry-leading publications Bassmaster Magazine, BASS Times and
Fishing Tackle Retailer; comprehensive Web properties in Bassmaster.com,
BASSInsider.com and ESPN2 television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to
the lifestyle.
BASS oversees the Bassmaster Tournament Trail, which includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens,
BASS Federation Nation and the ulti-
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mate celebration of competitive fishing,
the Bassmaster Classic.
BASS offers an array of services to
its more than 500,000 members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration,
Fla.
Media Contact:
Doug Grassian, BASS Communications
407-566-2216
or [email protected]
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attempt to qualify for the Junior Bassmasters World Championship. Cost $10.
3. BASS "Youth" Membership, includes Master Angler Program (MAP). Cost is $15.
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MO B.A.S.S. CHAPTER FEDERATION BRADLEY BROOKS MOORE SCHOLARSHIP
FOR NATURAL SCIENCES STUDY - ESTABLISHED 1997
To be awarded annually to selected candidate related to a MO Federation member in good standing.
Amount: To be determined each year and paid to the recipient in equal installments for first and second semester of the school year.
Number: One unless amount generated would allow for more scholarships of at least equal value.
Funding Source: May include funds from any or all of the sources listed: 1. General funds of MO B.A.S.S. Federation if needed; 2. Interest from capital account of MO B.A.S.S. Federation to be
main source of funds; 3. Donations to scholarship fund; and 4. Other sources as received.
Criteria: Applicant who has participated in a variety of extracurricular activities and organizations, either school- or community-related, or been employed in lieu of the above; Student must have
plans to further their education after graduation with study to be in the natural sciences field; May reapply for subsequent years; Candidates must submit an application to the Selection Committee;
Applicant must be a full-time student (12 hours or more) to receive each scholarship payment; Selection Committee to include: Scholarship committee as designated by MO B.A.S.S. Federation president; Candidate must be related to MO B.A.S.S. Federation member who sponsors the candidate; and Recipient will also receive a Certificate of Recognition.
Deadline: Application deadline is July board meeting with selection announced at the September board meeting.
SECTION I – Information to be supplied by applicant. (Please print.)
Applicant I.D. # ______________________________________________________Social Security Number ____________________________________________________
Name (first, middle, last)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth __________________________________________________________________________________Male__________________Female __________________
Full Name of Parent or Guardian ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Permanent Address of Parent or Guardian (street or route, town, county, state, zip)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sponsoring MO B.A.S.S. Federation Member and Relationship
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SECTION II – Information to be supplied by principal or counselor. (Please print.)
This is to certify that the above applicant ranks ____ in a class of _______seniors. Date of high school graduation will be ___________, _____. The applicant has taken the
following college entrance examination under a statewide testing program.
Name of Test
Score
Name of Test
Score
Current college students should submit a copy of their last report card or transcript.
The committee would appreciate a brief statement concerning your evaluation of the applicant’s citizenship and worthiness for scholarship consideration.
Dated this _______________ day of ___________________ , _____.
Principal or Counselor
Name and Address of High School________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On an attached sheet:
• Briefly summarize your school and community activities and/or employment experience.
• List organizations of which you are a member and offices held.
• What college do you plan to attend?
• Date you expect to enter (month and year).
• Please list all other scholarships, awards, or financial aids for which you have applied or
have been granted (indicate which) for the coming school years: Name of Financial Aid.
Value. Has it been granted to you?
• What will be your major college study and what are your educational plans? (Note: Must
be in natural sciences field.)
• What type of employment do you plan to seek after graduation?
• Why do you feel you deserve this scholarship?
The applicant herewith consents that the Scholarship Selection Committee be
fully informed as to the applicant’s scholastic standing, character, and other factors having a bearing on this application.
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Signature of Applicant
After you have completed your part of this application, present this to your
principal or counselor for certification and delivery to the Scholarship
Selection Committee.
MAIL APPLICATIONS TO:
Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation Nation • 3405 NW Nautical Ct. • Blue Springs, MO 64015
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Missouri “No Cull” Rule
The “no cull” rule as it relates to summer black bass tournaments was put in place
to minimize the amount of mortality that occurs when bass undergo stress from
being held in a live well for extended periods of time, followed by stress from the
weigh-in procedures. Numerous research tournaments, including two held in Missouri, indicate that even though most fish may swim away from a weigh-in, the delayed mortality rate of tournament bass during the summer months is high.
A study conducted in 2003 at Pomme de Terre resulted in a 50 percent mortality
rate over a 7-day holding period. In comparison, a group of fish collected as controls
with electrofishing gear, and held in the same pens for 7 days, experienced only 3
percent mortality.
The regulations state that a fish is taken into possession if it is not released unharmed immediately. Basically, once a black bass enters a live well, is put on a
stringer, or in a fish basket, it is in your possession and part of your daily limit,
whether you eventually release it or not.
During July and August, the no cull rule allows you to catch, and retain, a maximum of 6 “individual” legal bass during a tournament day (just like nontournament
black bass fishermen), even though you are only allowed 5 fish at the weigh-in.
So, once you have placed 6 legal bass in your live well, you are done harvesting
for the day. If, for example, you have five 3-lb. fish in your live well, and you catch
a 6-lb. fish, you can actually “cull” one of the smaller fish to get down to your 5-fish
tournament limit. At this point you have reached your daily limit and are done harvesting fish, although you may continue to catch and release for fun. For arguments
sake, let’s say that you continue to catch and immediately release bass while waiting
for weigh-in time, and you land a 10-pounder. You CANNOT keep this fish since
you have already reached your daily limit of 6 (the 5 bass in your live well plus the
small legal bass you had in your possession but culled with a larger bass).
In comparison, from September through June, you may catch, and replace, smaller
legal fish with larger fish throughout the day, provided that you do not exceed 6 fish
in your live well at any time.
The exact wording of this rule can be found on page 49 (Section E, Rule 3 CSR
10-6.405) of the Wildlife code issued March 1, 2010.
Greg Stoner
Fisheries Management Biologist – Lake of the Ozarks
Kevin VanDam Big Bass Classic Events - Oakley Big Bass Tour
March 26-27, 2011 - Table Rock Lake
Host Location: Big Cedar Lodge Marina
Entry Fee:
One-Day Entry: $110 • Two-Day Entry: $160
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MISSOURI B.A.S.S.
FEDERATION NATION
3405 NW Nautical Ct.
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10, 2011
Entries will be accepted at Hermitage State Park Ramp, Pomme de Terre Lake, between 6:00 a.m.
and 7:00 a.m., April 10, 2011
Hermitage State Park Ramp. Fishing times are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time. Sunday, April 10, 2011.
3405 NW Nautical Ct. • Blue Springs, MO 64015
Contact: (816) 228-2585
10, 2011
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and 7:00 a.m., April 10, 2011
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June 05, 2011
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June 7, 2010
ALL entries must participate in live-well checks.
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B.A.S.S. Reporter’s Notebook:
B.A.S.S. is back; New digs; Open registration runs wide open;
Russ Lane’s new ride is a Phoenix; Women in the Opens; and … Up next
B.A.S.S. is back: The “dots” are
returning to the name and products
of the organization that have been
serving bass anglers worldwide for
more than 40 years.
The subtle name change from
BASS to B.A.S.S. is an affirmation
of the company’s grass roots, said
Jerry McKinnis, who with Don
Logan and Jim Copeland acquired
B.A.S.S. from ESPN on Nov. 1.
“We want to get this back to being a friendlier organization, a
we’re-here-to-do-whatever-weneed-to-do-to-make-you-happy
organization,” McKinnis said. “To
me, that’s what those dots mean.
It means we’re back to where we
used to be a long time ago … to
where we make everybody feel
like this is a very warm and fuzzy
group of new owners who want to
know about the members.”
Originally the company was the
Bass Anglers Sportsman Society,
the name founder Ray Scott created for his fledgling startup in 1968.
As the company grew, the abbreviation B.A.S.S., spelled with periods and all capital letters, was
adopted. After ESPN bought the
company in 2001, the periods were
removed during a broad-based rebranding campaign.
Many Federation Nation clubs
and state organizations, however,
retained the periods in their official
names and on patches.
“The Federation Nation is a big
part of what I’m talking about,”
McKinnis said. “They kind of feel
like they’ve been forsaken — and
by that, I don’t mean to be disparaging about ESPN, because ESPN
was wonderful, but they were awfully big folks to be getting down
with the Federation Nation and
making them feel important.”
The name change will be reflected in all B.A.S.S. products.
“We’re not going to go chucking
all of our letterheads and so on, but
over time we’ll have everything
changed back to B.A.S.S. — with
dots,” he said.
New digs: Almost simultaneously with the Nov. 1 purchase from
ESPN, B.A.S.S. moved to new
quarters just down the street from
its former offices. The new address
is 1170 Celebration Blvd., Suite
200, Celebration, FL 34747.
B.A.S.S. offices had been located
in a Celebration property that also
housed several operations of Disney, ESPN’s parent company.
2010 B.A.S.S.
Federation Nation
National Championship
Brian Maloney finished second in the Central Division missing going to
the Bassmaster Classic by only 1 lb., 9 ozs.
Congratulatios to him for bringing in limits all 3 days and finishing in
fifth place overall.
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Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, Idaho (ID)
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George Crain
Cropwell, Ala. (AL)
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Bill Golightly
Preston, Wyo. (WY)
W 15
Dale Hightower Sand Springs, Okla. (OK) C 15
Brian Maloney Osage Beach, Mo. (MO) C 15
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Saturday, march 12, 2011
Lake of the Ozarks - PB 2 Launch ramp
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To raise funds for Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) an organization dedicated to helping the surviving
families of police officers killed in the line of duty.
Entry Fee: $105.00
$5.00 admission Fee
$20.00 to c.O.P.S.
$80 to Payback
Payback is 1 Place for every 10 boats!
Pay at the ramp. Take-off number
determined by date of received entry form.
Sponsored by: Eldon Bassmasters, Missouri Correctional Officers Association
Contact or Mail Entry Forms to: Shelby Thacker (573) 280-3304
28112 Hwy. Y, Rocky Mt., MO 65072
deadLine FOr maiLed entrieS iS WedneSday, march 9, 2011
Rules:
• Teamsmustcomplywithallstatefishingandboatingregulations.
• EligibiliTy:Allindividuals18yearsofageorolderwithapaidentryfee.Aparentorlegalguardianmustaccompanyanyoneunder18yearsofage.Eldonbassmastersmembersareeligibletoenter.
• EnTryFEEs:$105.00perboat(cashonly),whichincludes$5.00perboatadmissionfeeand$80.00payback.Entrieswillbeacceptedbymailoratthetake-offrampbetween6:30and8:00a.m.
• TournAmEnTHours:Fishinghourswillbefrom8:00a.m.to3:30p.m.noboatscanbetraileredduringtournamenthours.
• WEigH-inlATEPEnAlTy:onepoundperminuteupto10minutes,thendisqualification.
• sAFETy:lifejacketswillbewornandtheoutboardkillswitchmustbeusedanytimethebigmotorisrunning.noalcoholorcontrolledsubstanceallowedduringtournamenthours.
• boATAndHorsEPoWEr:Allboatsmustmeetstateandfederalregulations.
• TAcklEAndEquiPmEnT:Anglersmayuseonlyonerodandreelatatime.notrolling.Allboatsmusthaveafunctionalaeratedlivewell.
• scoring:Five(5)fishlimitperboat.largemouth,kentuckyandsmallmouthwillbecounted.Allbassmustbe15inchesormore.Anyshortbasspresentedforweigh-inwillcauseonepoundtobe
subtractedfromtheteam’stotalweightpluslossoftheshortfish.Anydeadfishwillbepenalizedonepound.nofrozen,icedormangledfishwillbeaccepted.officialmeasuringboardwillbethebass
prokeepercounter.Alllivefishmustbereleasedatthetake-offsiteimmediatelyafterbeingweighed.
• TiEs:Tieswillbebrokenbybigfish.bigbasstiewillbebrokenbyheavystringer.
• PAybAck:Paybackwillbe$80.00oftheentryfeewhichincludesbigbass.oneplacewillbepaidforevery10boats.
• cAncEllATion:ifthetournamenthastobecancelledduetosafetyreasons,allentryfeeswillberefunded.
• oFFlimiTs:nofishinginsidethe“no-wake”buoysofthetak-eoffcoveoranypubliclaunchsiteoperatedbythesateofmissouri.
• interpretationoftheserulesshallbeleftuptothetournamentdirectors.Theirdecisionsshallremainfinalinallmatters.
ContaCts: shelby thacker (tournament Director) - 573-280-3304
WaiveR: i(We)bysigningbelowherebyreleaseEldonbassmastersclubandallparticipatingsponsorsofall2011Eldonbassmasterstournamentsfromanylossofproperty,bodilyinjuryorlossoflife
thatmayoccurinconnectionwiththesetournaments.Alsobysigningi(We)alsoagreetofollowallrulessetforthesetournamentsbytheEldonbassmastersclub.
team RegistRation infoRmation:
Boater’s name: ___________________________________________________________
Partner’s name: ____________________________________________________________
address: ________________________________________________________________
address:___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone:_____________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _______________________________________________________________
Boater’s signature ________________________________________________________
Partner’s signature: _________________________________________________________
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All Local, State & Federal penal code laws shall apply at all times.
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This tournament series is designed for amateur anglers only, therefore anyone who has guided
for money on the hosting lake of this series within the last thirty (30) days will not be eligible
to compete.
Any angler who has fished three (3) or more tournaments in the past twelve (12) months with
an entry fee of $1500 or more is not eligible to compete. This includes anglers competing in
the following: B.A.S.S Elite Series, FLW Tour, or the PAA Series. Due to the number of anglers
competing in our events it is not feasible to determine the status of every angler in advance of the
event. If it is determined that an angler competing in our events has violated this rule, they will
immediately be removed from competition. There will be no refunds for anglers who violate this
rule and are subsequently removed from the event. This will be a polygraph question.
Contestants must have a valid state issued fishing license on their person unless exempt. Each
contestant must also have a valid state driver’s license or some additional form of secondary
picture identification.
Each person in boat must be a paid contestant of the tournament and abide by all tournament
rules & regulations.
Non-contestants are not allowed in paid contestants’ boats at any time during official tournament
hours.
All bass caught by contestants fishing together will be disqualified if any of the said contestants
are found to be in violation of any tournament rules & regulations.
Any contestants found to be in violation of any tournament rules & regulations will be subject to
disqualification from the tournament and all future events.
Anyone who has failed a polygraph test and been disqualified in connection with any bass
tournament shall not be eligible. Tournament officials have the right to refuse any entry.
Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult with written parental
permission.
City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone ___________________________________Email ______________________________________
(h)
(i)
(j)
I hereby enter the Oakley Big Bass Tournament(s). I have read and understand the rules and waive and
release all other contestants, Sponsors and Tournament Officials from all claims of personal injury, accidents and/or damaged, lost or stolen property incurred in connection with the Tournament. I hereby grant
permission to the Tournament and Sponsors to broadcast my name, character likeness or voice, and the
fact that I was a participant and/or prize winner, and all other matters incidental thereto. I understand
that I am subject to take a polygraph examination, or be disqualified, and I will abide with such results.
Contestant ratifies and approves entry in the Oakley Big Bass Tour made on his/her behalf by another
and agrees thereby to be bound by all rules of the Tournament.
(k)
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(a)
During tournament hours no alcoholic beverages are to be consumed by tournament contestant or
allowed in contestant’s boat until the tournament is over.
No firearms allowed in boats during tournament hours.
(b)
FOLLOWING TO BE FILLED OUT BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF PERSON UNDER 18 ENTERING THE
TOURNAMENT.
SAFETY (THE FOLLOWING IS MANDATORY):
Signature ________________________________________________________________________________
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
PERMITTED FISHING AREAS AND HOURS:
(a)
(b)
(c)
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date ____________________________________________________________________________________
Paid by _________________________________________ Check # _______________________________
Where Registered _________________________________ Cash __________________________________
Rod ______________________ Hat ___________________ Credit Card ____________________________
1-877-958-8687
All boats must be equipped with some type of emergency ignition cut-off device (kill switch) on
any remote steered outboard while main engine is in use. Ignition cut-off device (kill switch) must
operate properly, which means when the kill switch is activated the outboard main engine must
stop running immediately. The ignition cut-off device (kill switch) must be attached to boat operator
at all times while the outboard main engine is in use. However, kill switches are not required on
boats or hand-operated engines that were not manufactured with one.
U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are required for each person on board. Life jackets must
be worn and fastened while main engine is in use.
No boat shall have a motor of higher horsepower than the approved Coast Guard maximum.
Anyone taking medication should notify tournament officials prior to fishing.
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Fish must be caught on the tournament lake during official tournament hours.
Tournament off limits begins at 6:00 pm the day before the tournament event. Anglers must be off
the water on or before 6:00 pm Friday and may not begin fishing until official tournament start
time on Saturday, which will be announced via radio and/or text message.
Contestants may leave from any launch site on tournament day at any time, but may not begin
casting until tournament has officially started. Official start time will be determined by the
Tournament Director and anglers will be notified when to commence fishing via text message or
by local radio station.
No fishing within 50 yards of a marina gas pump.
No one may leave his or her boat to fish or land a fish.
Contestants are limited to use of a primary boat only. No canoes, rafts, or flotation apparatuses.
No fishing allowed within 25 yards of a non-anchored boat or 50 yards of an anchored boat
without that boat’s permission.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
WEIGH-IN – SPORTSMANSHIP AND CONSERVATION:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
Sportsmanship, courtesy, safety and bass conservation are required from every participant.
All bass weighed in will become the property of the tournament and will be released back
into the lake alive if possible.
Trailering a bass to weigh-in site during tournament hours will be permissible. Bass must be
alive to be weighed in. However, any contestant whether trailering or not, shall be required
to bring their boat and respective partner or partners, if any, with them to the official weighin site for a boat inspection when weighing bass in at any respective hour.
For conservation reasons, all bass brought to official weigh-in station must be in a weigh-in
bag with water.
No contestant may weigh in more than one bass per official tournament hour. More than
one bass per weigh-in bag is prohibited. Bass entered in the big bass of the hour do
not carry forward from hour to hour. Your biggest bass is registered into the final overall
standings.
Bass must be weighed in by the contestant who originally caught the bass and it must be
in said contestant’s actual physical possession at the weigh-in line when said contestant
declares ready to weigh.
Any artificially weighted or preserved bass will be disqualified and the contestant will be
subject to prosecution under federal law.
Any questionable fish will be subject to inspection by a marine biologist or similarly
qualified expert.
This is a big bass tournament (one bass). Only largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky
spotted bass will be weighed in. Specific lake minimums and/or slot requirements must be
followed and it is the responsibility of the entrant to abide by all local, state, and federal
rules for the host event lake(s).
No contestant may have more than three (3) bass in their possession at any time during
official tournament hours. This is a mandatory catch and release program during official
tournament hours. All bass when tournament is officially over each day must be released
back into water.
POLYGRAPH:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Polygraph tests will be given on a random basis and must be passed.
Each contestant, by signing the entry form, agrees to submit to a polygraph.
All contestants who have placed during said hour, their respective partners and boats, must
remain at the official tournament site until said hourly winners are declared official. If not
present, contestants will automatically be disqualified.
Any contestant determined by the polygraph examination or other tournament officials to
be intoxicated or on any type of illegal drugs at the time said contestant is required to take
the polygraph examination or in violation of tournament rules, will be disqualified from this
and all future Tournaments.
Any contestant found to be in possession of any illegal substance will be subject to
disqualification and prosecution.
BOAT INSPECTION:
(a)
All contestants, by entering this tournament(s), hereby agree to allow their boats to be
boarded and inspected by tournament officials at any time during the tournament(s), to
include, but not limited to, their boat registration, Coast Guard horsepower rating plate, live
well, rod boxes, closed storage compartments, tackle boxes, life jackets, PFDs and safety
equipment.
DECISIONS:
(a)
(b)
All decisions of the OAKLEY BIG BASS TOUR, its Tournament Directors and Staff are final.
All protests must be registered in writing with the Tournament Director within fifteen (15)
minutes of the designated weigh-in.
Spring 2011
ITINERARY
Registration:
Contact
Information for Tournament:
All bass must be caught on artificial bait by casting only. No trolling with big motor. Only
one rod may be used at any one time by contestant. Other rods may be in the boat for
substitute purposes.
All bass must be caught from a legal motorized boat.
No electronic tracking devices (implanted microchips) may be used to locate fish for
tournament purposes (depth-finders and graph charts are the only exception.)
Hourly Weigh-in Location:
Big Cedar’s Bent Hook Marina
612 Devil’s Pool Rd., Ridgedale, MO 65739
Hourly weigh ins: 8:00-9:00 am, 9:00-10:00 am, 10:00-11:00 am, 11:00 am-12:00pm,
12:00-1:00 pm, 1:00-2:00 pm and 2:00-3:00 pm. Anglers must be in line before the end
of the respective hour or their weight will count for the next hour.
TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
Signature ________________________________________________________________________________
As parent or guardian of the above named child, who is a minor, I hereby consent to his/her entering
the above named Tournament. I hereby claim responsibility for this child. I have read and understand
the rules and waive and release all other contestants, Sponsors and Tournament Officials from all claims
of personal injury, accidents and/or damaged, lost or stolen property incurred in connection with the
Tournament. As (parent) or (guardian) of the above named youth who is under 18, I hereby consent to his/
her submitting to a POLYGRAPH TEST should he/she qualify for one of the prizes. I hereby grant permission to the Tournament, Sponsors, and their Agents, the right to publicize, video tape, photograph and/
or broadcast his/her name, character likeness or voice, and the fact that he/she was a participant and/
or prize winner, and all other matters incidental thereto.
Entry Fee must be paid before fishing.
No refund or substitution of entry fee for any reason.
No late fee.
(h)
Friday, March 25
1ST PLACE
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
5TH PLACE
(d)
available
PARTNERS
Registration:
$ 500
$ 400
$ 300
$ 200
$ 100
Hourly Big Bass Payouts
Based on 250 Entries
Contact Information for Tournament:
Online: www.oakleybigbass.com
Phone: 877-958-8687
Fax: 877-459-4429
Email: [email protected]
Registration:
ITINERARY
$ 200
$ 100
(a)
(b)
(c)
Sunday
PLEASE PRINT - MUST BE LEGIBLE TO WIN!
registration
PARTNERS
MARCH 26 & 27, 2011
TABLE ROCK LAKE
MISSOURI
ELIGIBILITY:
(Amex, Disc., Visa, MC) Expiration Date ______________________________________________________
Saturday
online
OFFICIAL RULES
Credit Card # ____________________________________________________ Security Code ___________
Circle Days to fish:
GRAND PRIZE GUARANTEED
One Day Entry - $110.00 per person / Two Day Entry - $160.00 per person
Mail: Check/Money Order/Cashier Check (Do not mail cash) to:
4747 Research Forest Dr., Suite 180-244 • The Woodlands, Texas 77381
Or fax form to 877.459.4429. This entry form may be photocopied.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
online registration available at:
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Contact Information for Tournament:
Online: www.oakleybigbass.com
Phone: 877-958-8687
Fax: 877-459-4429
Email: [email protected]
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Everyone should have a better appreciation for the capabilities of “smart” guidance systems after the impressive display of such technology by our military in
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Equally impressive advances have also occurred in “smart” trolling motor technology and, as a result, anglers should have a better appreciation for the tracking
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CFM Celebrates 75 Years
Of Citizen Leadership
Many members of the
Missouri BASS Federation Nation may
not know that MO
Bass is affiliated
with the Conservation Federation of
Missouri.
You are –
and CFM
appreciates
it! CFM represents
broad outdoor interests.
Just within the fishing world, we
have affiliated organizations with
specific interests in trout, muskies,
smallmouth bass, largemouth bass
and more. Add those interests to
CFM’s affiliated clubs with interests in hunting, hiking, boating,
trapping, parks, prairies, forests,
big rivers, Ozark streams, urban
open space and shooting sports, and
soon you begin to paint a complete
picture of Missouri’s great outdoors. By uniting diverse interests,
CFM has protected the things we all
value most – clean water, clean air,
healthy habitat, abundant fish and
wildlife and a wide variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
CFM has been a prominent and effective voice at the Missouri General Assembly, with Congress and all
Missouri and federal fish, wildlife
and natural resource conservation
agencies. Our strength comes from
the diversity of our interests and the
common ground that unites us.
On CFM’s 75th anniversary it’s
worth taking a moment to reflect
on our history. It’s the story of
citizens taking control of our outdoor resources, and it’s a legacy
that continues with great relevance
today. Called to action by the deplorable state of Missouri’s fish,
wildlife and forest resources, business and community leaders such
as E. Sydney Stephens, Roland M.
Hoerr, Edward K. Love, J.T. Montgomery and many more – 75 in all
at the first meeting in 1935 – forever changed the landscape of our
great state. They became the Conservation Federation’s founders, as
well as the authors and
promoters of the constitutional amendment campaign that
established Missouri’s
groundbreaking conservation law.
That law,
a p p r ove d
in
1936
as Proposition No.
4, removed politics from
wildlife regulation by establishing
a bipartisan citizen commission
with executive, regulatory and fiscal authority to head a permanent
department that would operate in
accordance with sound biological
principles.
The success of Proposition No. 4
set the stage for an approach to conservation where citizen conservationists would be required to provide
leadership. However, that leadership responsibility was not limited
to the handful of talented folks that
would volunteer their time to serve
on the Conservation Commission.
Working through CFM, ordinary
folks have successfully secured
dedicated funding for conservation,
parks and soils, limited dams on our
Ozark streams, passed the Missouri
Clean Water Act, and initiated innovative programs such as Stream
Teams, Operation Game Thief,
Share the Harvest, Conservation
Leadership Corps and many more.
The tangible result of this work can
be seen across Missouri in our forests, wetlands and prairies, and in
our rivers, lakes and streams.
If you are not already a dues paying member of CFM, please consider joining today! CMF needs your
support! Sign up online at www.
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magazine, Missouri Wildlife, six
times per year, and will be helping
to support an organization that is
dedicated to conserving Missouri’s
natural resources and protecting our
outdoor heritage.
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MISSOURI B.A.S.S. FEDERATION NATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
January 29, 2011 • Boone Tavern, Columbia, Mo.
The January 29, 2011, meeting was held
at Boone Tavern in Columbia, Mo. The
meeting was called to order by President
Jim Zieger. John Blankenbeker, called
roll with 30 clubs present. Minutes from
the February meeting were presented and
a motion was made by Billings with a
second by Smithville to approve the minutes as read. Motion passed. Financial
report was given by treasurer, Glen Roe.
Motion was made by Mossback and second by Westside to approve the financial
report. Motion passed.
Jim Zieger presented the 2010 State
Tournament plaques based on the per
man average weight. Third place went to
Backlashers Bass Club of Joplin, second
to Simply Bass, and first place to Elite
Anglers who will have a free entry for a
four-man team in 2011.
The nominees for vice president were
presented. Greg Voss, Duane Case, and
John Blankenbeker were each given a
chance to answer questions and review
their qualifications. A secret ballot was
held with John Blankenbeker being elected to fill the remainder of the term which
was vacated by Ted Broker. As a result of
the election the position of secretary was
left open and Kathy Blankenbeker was
appointed interim secretary until elections at the next meeting. She was nominated by Mark Twain with a second by
Benton County MoBass. Motion to close
nominations was made by Lost Creek
with a second by Mark Twain. Motion
passed.
Brian Maloney was congratulated for
representing Missouri at the Nationals and finishing in second place. Kathy
Blankenbeker represented Missouri at the
presidents’ meetings which were held at
the Nationals. The main topics of discussion were the sponsors and the upcoming
sale of BASS which was completed about
the same time. Attitude seems to be quite
positive for BASS’ future.
Jim Zieger recently attended the presidents’ meeting held with Jerry McKinnis,
one of the new BASS owners. Between
32 and 36 of the 48 presidents attended.
Discussions were held about trying to
bring back the casting kids competitions
and promoting high school bass fishing.
Other topics of discussion were Bass Pro
Shop becoming a premier sponsor, the
Toyota bonus bucks program, continuing the divisional payouts as they are now
done by the states, Bass Times editor requesting articles for the magazine, drop in
membership due to the current economy
and ways to increase participation. Also,
clubs will be receiving a release of liabil
ity form which needs to be signed and re- state team members will be posted to the
turned. If holding an event on a Core lake Web site. If there is enough interest an
they require an insurance form which can order will be put together in the future.
be obtained online. This form is also necJim Zieger is serving on the board of
essary if holding a money-making event. the Conservation Federation and is assisAlso, there was a request for support for tant chair to water resources. They will
Brandon Palaniuk of Idaho who qualified be holding a meeting February 25 and 26
to be an Elite angler. Motion was made at Lodge of the Four Seasons at Lake of
by Mexico and second by St. Louis Area the Ozarks. The Spring Fling will be a
to support the top elite angler. Motion was fundraiser for the Conservation Federaamended that Idaho would have to give a tion and members of both organizations
breakdown of expenses. Motion passed. will be fishing.
Motion was made by Mexico with a secChet Winans presented a marketing reond by Mark Twain to send $250.00 if port on sponsorships.
a breakdown of expenses was provided.
Summer Sizzler will be held June 5,
Motion passed. Also, Skeeter will allow 2011, out of Long Shoal.
each state to purchase one new boat at a
Tickets for the Mo Bass raffle will be
discount to be used for fundraising.
on sale until the April board meeting at
2011 Central Divisional was presented which time the winners will be drawn.
by John Blankenbeker. The team met Money from the raffle will again go to the
prior to the directors meeting. Funding clubs that sell the tickets.
will be discussed at the April meeting.
Youth director, Gil Kauffmann, was
Sixteen rooms have been reserved for the not able to attend this meeting as he was
June 6 to 10 tournament at Table Rock. receiving a national award for his work
It appears that we have a very good team with youth in scouting. Bill Lewis gave
going this year.
the youth report. Colt Love and Brian
2011 State tournament was presented Pahl will attend the divisionals as the top
by Randy James. It will be held October youth. The youth will have six tourna5 to 7, 2011. A disabled veterans tour- ments starting in April. There will be a
nament will be going out of Long Shoal, casting kids at the St. Louis boat show.
so we will be going out of Sterrett Creek
instead. The Warsaw Community building will be used for the captain’s meeting
and Friday evening meeting. The youth
can sell hot dogs. Everett Allday, St. Joe
Bassmasters, offered to get the hot dogs
donated. Elite Anglers made a motion
with a second by Wapello to eliminate
the rule for being off the water by noon.
Motion was made by Elite Anglers with
a second by Wapello to amend this to
stop fishing by 3:00 pm. Motion will be
voted on at the April meeting. MoBass
will be receiving $5,000.00 in April from
the Triton Alliance program and three of
the state team anglers will be receiving
$650.00 each for participating in the program.
Both scholarship recipients submitted
curriculums and will be issued scholarships for the second semester.
St. Louis boat show will be February
9 to 13, 2011, and will provide MoBass
with a free booth. St. Louis Area will
set it up and Mark Twain will work the
evening shift. Volunteers are needed for
other times.
Pro Tournament scales has a promotion
for a free case with purchase of a model
357. Pocket Hercules has sent out an email reference samples for clubs. Info
about purchasing shirts both long and
short sleeve like the ones provided to
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Also, Bill presented a thank you from
Jeanine Lewis for the quilt that was presented to her at the state tournament.
Environmental director, Shawn Veninga, talked about using extra tanks for the
state weigh-in and on getting a release
boat. Noreen Clough is the new Conservation director for BASS and is working
on a national plan.
New computers have been purchased.
The existing printer is not compatible
with the new computer. Simply Bass
with a second by Benton County MoBass
made a motion to spend up to $200.00 on
a printer. Motion passed. Glen Roe has a
new printer he will donate; if it is compatible we will use it instead.
Motion made to adjourn by Camdenton Castaways with a second by Benton
County MoBass. Motion passed.
Spring 2011
divisional rotation schedule
DIVISIONAL ROTATION SCHEDULE
YEAR
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
HOST
Missouri
Kansas
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Nebraska
Arkansas
YEAR HOST
2010 Michigan
2011 Iowa
2012 Illinois
2013 South Dakota
2014 Indiana
2015 Minnesota
2016 Ohio
2017 Wisconsin
YEAR HOST
2010 Connecticut
2011 Vermont
2012 Massachusetts
2013 Maine
2014 New York
2015 Rhode Island
2016 New Hampshire
2017 Ontario
YEAR
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
HOST
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
YEAR HOST
2010 Georgia
2011 Kentucky
2012 Florida
2013 Tennessee
2014 Alabama
2015 South Carolina
2016 North Carolina
South Africa – Southern Div
Zimbabwe – Mid-Atlantic Div
Japan – Western Div
Italy – Northern Div
Ontario – Eastern Div
Mexico - Central
PVA – Smallest division
Defending Champ – Home
division
2011 Spring Fling Press Release
YEAR HOST
2010 Arizona
2011 New Mexico
2012 Wyoming
2013 California
2014 Montana
2015 Utah
2016 Nevada
2017 Oregon
2018 Colorado
2019 Idaho
2020 Washington
The Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation Nation would like to thank Mr. Chuck
Drury and Drury Hotels for their sponsorship of the 2011 Spring Fling.
We will be giving away $1,000 worth of Bass Pro gift certificates as attendance prizes thanks to his generous donation.
This year’s event is benefitting The Conservation Federation of Missouri,
and we hope that the event raises a lot of money to support the organization’s
efforts.
The Conservation Federation of Missouri just celebrated its 75th Anniversary and is responsible for and funds such programs as Operation Game Theft
and the Share the Harvest program.
Because of this organization, we in Missouri are able to enjoy the natural
resources and wildlife that this state offers and will continue for many years
to come.
Please come out and fish the event and if you are not able to fish and want to
make a donation to the organization we encourage you to do so.
The tournament will be held on Pomme de Terre Lake on Sunday April 10,
2011. Tournament hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. going out of the Hermitage State Park Ramp.
Entry forms are available at www.mobass.com and donations can be made
out to the Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and sent to me at the following
address.
We look forward to seeing everyone in April.
B.A.S.S. Wishes.
Jim Zieger,
President Missouri B.A.S.S. Federation Nation
3405 NW Nautical Court, Blue Springs, MO 64015
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at 816-228-2585
for more information
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January 2011
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Directors Meeting (10 a.m.) • Boone Bavern, Columbia, Mo.
april 2011
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Directors Meeting (9 a.m.) • Shriner’s Club, Hermitage, Mo.
10
Spring Fling - CFM Benefit Tournament • Pomme de Terre
June 2011
4
Directors Meeting (9 a.m.) • Warsaw, Mo.
5
Summer Sizzler - CMN • Truman Lake
September 2011
10
Directors Meeting (9 a.m.)
October 2011
7-9 State Tournament • Truman Lake, Long Shoal
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