Announcements

November 13, 2024

• The November Striper Derby is underway, but no fish have been weighed in,
• Reminder: Apply for your California Boaters card online at – californiaboatercard.com
• Next meeting, November 27, will be cancelled since it’s the night before Thanksgiving,

October 30, 2024

• Not enough members in attendance for a meeting

October 16, 2024

• Reminder: Two Striper derbies are set; one for all-month November, and the other is for all-month December.

October 2, 2024

• No meeting notes

  September 18, 2024

• Meeting location: All agree that we can meet at Swiss Park again for the next meeting and see how it goes.
  • No bar tab, for now
• Derby season: Discussing the option of removing sturgeon from the November derby (so it’s only striper) and adding December as a 2nd derby month.
  • Motion made: All in favor
• E-Board nominations coming up in October

September 4, 2024

• Meeting is being held at Bronco Billy’s in Union City for today, but the club agrees to meet at Swiss Park (in Newark) moving forward

August 21, 2024

• Meeting canceled: Bronco Billy’s (in Fremont) is closed. We will update Facebook with a new location ASAP

August 7, 2024

• Vote #3 to change the meeting start time to 6:30pm. All in favor! This time change will start next meeting – August 21.

July 24, 2024

• Club Picnic debrief
  • We are thankful for all of the help! Weather was great, food was great!
  • We had 66 attendees total and had a $13 profit after all expenses.
• Vote #2 to change the meeting start time to 6:30pm. All in favor!
• Motion made to add a 50/50 Raffle to the meeting, in which half will help pay for the bar tab.
• Idea of changing Fall Derby to November only (not October and November).

July 10, 2024

• Club Picnic is this Saturday!
  • Remember to come early to get your parking! Parking is $10.
  • Volunteers are always going to be needed and appreciated for all tasks – BBQing, prepping food, selling raffle tickets, etc.
  • More details here: https://norcalskippersclub.com/2024-club-picnic/
• June Halibut Derby update; 3 halibut weighed in: 22lb, 7.8lb, 7.6lb
• Motion made to change the meeting start time to 6:30pm. 
  • Since this is a bylaw change, this is Vote #1. All in favor!

June 26, 2024

• Club Picnic (July 13):
  • RSVPs are due! Please contact the E-Board for any last-minute RSVPs
  • Volunteers are always going to be needed and appreciated for all tasks – BBQing, prepping food, selling raffle tickets, etc.
  • We’ll be cooking halibut this year, so please freeze your halibut!
• 50th Anniversary hats are done!
  • Motion made, that all active members will receive a commemorative 50th Anniversary hat – for Free. All other hats will be sold for $20. All in favor!
• Up for discussion: Would members be okay moving the meeting from 7pm to 6pm?
• June Halibut Derby is still ongoing!

June 12, 2024

• Club Picnic (July 13): Feel free to start RSVPing. RSVPs due by June 26.

May 29, 2024

• May Halibut Derby update; 5 weighed in: 22.8lb, 10.4lb, 9.7lb, 8.3lb, 6.9lb
• Club Picnic (July 13): Feel free to start RSVPing. RSVPs due by June 26.
• 50th Anniversary hats are still being worked on; designs are in motion.
• Motion made – Proposing May as a month-long Halibut derby month: All in favor

May 15, 2024

• Halibut Derby update: 4 weighed in so far: 10.4lb, 9.7lb, 8.3lb, 6.9lb
• Embroidery for jackets/sweatshirts was less than originally quoted. If you’re interested in getting a jacket or sweatshirt embroidered, please contact Erica for details.
• 50th Anniversary hats are still being worked on.
• Club Picnic (July 13): It’s not too late to start thinking about RSVPs for the Club Picnic
• More info to come on new requirement for Captain’s license.

May 01, 2024

• Halibut Derby starts today! Ends May 31
• Erica brought in hat samples to review

April 17, 2024

• Club Picnic:
  • It’s never too early to start thinking about your RSVP and guest count.
• New Business:
  • Motion made – Proposing May as a month-long Halibut derby month: All in favor
  • Entry fee for members and members’ guests = $10; Entry fee for 16 and under = Free (paid from the club’s kid’s account)
• Discussing the California Boater Card Requirement (Click here.)
• Old Business:
• 50th Anniversary hats are still in the works. Erica is waiting for sample hats with a Velcro back: (Click here for what is being requested)

April 03, 2024

• Awards Dinner debrief
  • We provided a breakdown of finances at the meeting, but in the end, the club ended up spending $292 on the dinner.
• Next event: Club Picnic!
• Embroidery:
  • A motion was made and approved for Erica to go ahead and move forward with 50th Anniversary Hats. More details to come!
  • Erica is also putting in an order for embroidered jackets or sweatshirts. Please bring whatever jacket/sweatshirt you’d like and she will get them embroidered. The cost for our current place (Acme Awards in Hayward) is $130.

March 20, 2024

• Awards Dinner is this Sunday! Cattlemen’s Livermore at 3:00pm

March 6, 2024

• Awards Dinner: RSVPs and payment due by tonight
• Erica is working on gathering information for 50th Anniversary Hats
• If you are interested in a club jacket, we would recommend this one, which is currently on sale for $38.99: Link
• Dues are being collected: We’re at 23 members currently

February 21, 2024

• Dues are being collected: $75. Please pay ASAP!
• Awards Dinner: RSVP and pay by March 6

February 7, 2024

• Dues are being collected: $75
• Awards Dinner: RSVP and pay by March 6
• New member: Vince B. #55!

January 24, 2024

• Dues are being collected: $75
• Awards Dinner: NEW DETAILS!
  • Start at 3pm (3:00pm-7:00pm)
  • Pricing – $23 for members, $53 for guests
  • Buffet style (same as last year)
  • Menu: TBD
  • RSVP and payment due by Wednesday, March 6!
• New member: Glenn H. #54!

January 10, 2024

• Dues are being collected: $75
• The calendar and leaderboard have been updated for 2024.
  • Important Dates: Awards Dinner – March 24; Club Picnic – July 13
• 2023 Awards were announced:
  • 4 Turkeys were paid out (Gene, Lenny, Ronnie, Erica)
  • Annual Awards (Sturgeon – Gene; Halibut – Lenny, Ronnie; Striper – Lenny, Erica)
• Motion made to eliminate yearly side bets. (However, members can propose side bets at anytime in the future).
  • All in favor
• Awards Dinner:
  • Despite the restaurant opening at 4pm, we learned that they do banquets all day, so we can choose an earlier time.
  • Pricing will be announced next meeting. Please keep in mind that you must pay when you RSVP.
• .Old business:
  • Attendance Pool – Motion: Starting 1st meeting for 2024, members put in $2 for attendance and club will add $10 per meeting. Drawing will only consist of those in attendance. (No carry overs).
    • All in favor

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December 27, 2023

• Next year is our 50th Anniversary! Erica will look into 50th Anniversary swag.
• The 2024 calendar will be updated shortly
• Attendees discussed possible changes to the attendance pool/meeting raffle. We’ll discuss again after next year’s dues are paid to see how many members we have.
• Also discussed updating derby schedules. We’ll table this until next meeting

December 13, 2023

• Arnie M. Memorial Derby winners: only 3 fish (all stripers) were weighed in
  • October – Lenny – 5lb striper
  • November – Lenny – 7lb striper
  • November – Glenn – 5.5lb striper
• We will have a meeting in two weeks (December 27)

November 29, 2023

• Current Derby: Arnie M. Memorial Derby (Striper and Sturgeon) – All November
• Last day is tomorrow!!

November 15, 2023

• Current Derby: Arnie M. Memorial Derby (Striper and Sturgeon) – All November
• Next year is our 50th Anniversary – let’s start thinking about special events, shirts, etc.

November 1, 2023

• Current Derby: Arnie M. Memorial Derby (Striper and Sturgeon) – All October and All November
• October Derby winner: Lenny with a 5lb striper

October 18, 2023

• Current Derby: Arnie M. Memorial Derby (Striper and Sturgeon) – All October and All November
  

October 4, 2023

• Current Derby: Arnie M. Memorial Derby (Striper and Sturgeon) – All October and All November
• As a reminder, contact Erica if you need to weigh in a fish between now and October 18.
• Next year is the club’s 50th Anniversary, so time to start thinking of events, changes, etc.

September 20, 2023

• Next Event: Arnie M. Memorial Derby (Striper and Sturgeon) – All October and All November
• Between October 2 and October 18, Erica will be the weighmaster

September 6, 2023

• Next Event: Arnie M Derby (Striper and Sturgeon) – All October and All November
• No leaderboard updates
• Harry shared what he learned about “Ikejime”

August 23, 2023

• n/a

August 9, 2023

• n/a

July 26, 2023

• Club Picnic – Treasury Report
• Arnie M derby is
  • The club calendar will be updated to reflect both months

July 12, 2023

• Leaderboard has been updated with a striped bass
• Club Picnic
  • Despite the raffle bringing in money, we did lose money on the picnic
  • We have leftover steaks that are frozen and will be for sale. We’ll put out an announcement on Facebook later

June 28, 2023

• Club Picnic (July 8th) – is 10 days away!
  • At tonight’s meeting, pricing for the picnic was heavily discussed and we agreed on the following. We hope this clarifies any confusion:
    • Club members + 1 guest are free
    • Everyone over 16 is $25
    • Everyone age 6-16* is $5 (*if they want steak, it’s $25)
    • Everyone under 6 is free
  • Pricing will be corrected on the website and on any previous post
• Party Boat: Al is still gathering information on a potential ling cod trip. We need to gauge interest in order to make decisions.
• 50th Anniversary is next year; time to think of new club merchandise

June 14, 2023

• Club Picnic (July 8th)
  • RSVP no later than June 28th (the sooner, the better)
  • Picnic pricing is listed on the event pages on Facebook and the website
  • Volunteers will be needed for various tasks
  • Last year, both the salmon and steaks were overcooked. We discussed a different approach for BBQing this year and this will be discussed with the BBQ volunteers

May 17, 2023

• Our roster is complete! We have 28 active members and 5 honorary members
  • Email norcalskippers@gmail.com if you’d like a copy
• Club Picnic (July 8) – Sign up sheet started at tonight’s meeting
  • Due to the growing price of beef, we’re going to charge guests $25 rather than $20
• Al is still gathering information regarding a potential party boat trip

April 19, 2023

• Dues are being collected by Rick; Logan is going to start making calls
  • Currently at 24 members (down from 32)
  • Discussing possible recruitment campaign
• Leaderboard is updated with 2 striped bass and 2 halibut
• Club Picnic (July 8)
  • Sign-up sheet will start May 31
• Al wants to gauge interest for a party boat for rock cod

April 5, 2023

• Dues are being collected by Rick
  • Currently at 24 members (down from 32)
  • Discussing possible recruitment campaign
• Discussing Events
  • Potential Halibut Derby
    • Co-Chairs: Frankie and Gene
• Erica will work on a new flyer and items for recruitment
• Do we want to plan a party boat trip?
• Dinner Financial Recap

March 22, 2023

• Dues are being collected by Rick
• Dinner recap
  • Motion was made to have a Pay deadline for future events. This date will be set by the Event Chair. 
  • All in agreement.

March 8, 2023

• Dues are being collected by Rick
• Awards Dinner
  • Today is the last day to RSVP; RSVP to Erica (510.586.8985)
• Our club embroidery logo is now available at Acme Awards in Hayward.

February 22, 2023

• Dues are being collected by Rick
• Logan is collecting for “Yearlys”
• Awards Dinner
  • RSVP to Erica (510.586.8985) by March 8th
  • Discussed menu and guests
• If you need to weigh-in a fish between February 26-March 14, please contact Erica (510.586.8985)
• Due to the increased price of engraving, the awards plaques are in the process of being digitized and will be added to the website shortly.
• We’re also in the process of working with a new vendor for embroidery (jackets and patches). Details and pricing will be shared during the next meeting.

February 8, 2023 

• Dues are being collected by Rick
• Logan is collecting for “Yearlys”
• Awards Dinner
  • Pricing options were discussed
    • Member price: $22; Guest price: $52
  • The menu includes:
    • All-you-can-eat salad, Ranch-style beans, Sourdough bread, coffee, soda and tea.
    • All attendees Sirloin Steak, Grilled Salmon, BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Cookies and Brownies.

January 25, 2023 

• Dues are being collected by Rick
• Awards Dinner
  • Cattlemens is booked for March 19th! Please RSVP to Erica (510.586.8985)
  • This year will be a buffet, and we’ll need to choose 3 entrees for the group. We’ll discuss and choose next meeting.
    • Broiled Top Sirloin Steak
    • Slow Roasted Sliced Striploin
    • Grilled Salmon
    • Beef Ribs
    • Baby Back Pork Ribs
    • Teriyaki Chicken
    • Herb Marinated Chicken
    • BBQ Chicken
    • Pasta Ravioli (vegetarian)

January 11, 2023

• The calendar and leaderboard have been updated for 2023.
• If you’re interested in a tide book for $16, please contact Mahmoud.
• 2022 Awards were announced
  • Turkeys were awarded to those who attended tonight’s meeting.
• We should have additional information about the Awards Dinner during the next meeting on 1/25

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December 28, 2022

• Elections Committee
  • 2023 Club Officers were voted in and will remain the same:
  • President – Logan; Vice President – Erica; Secretary – Lenny; Treasurer – Rick
• Awards Dinner
  • We’ll contact Cattlemen’s after the New Year and begin coordinating for March 19th.
• If you want Tide Books, contact Mahmoud.
• Club calendar will be updated and posted to the website and Facebook.

December 14, 2022

• November Striper/Sturgeon Derby Winners:
  • 1st Place – Lenny (18lbs); 2nd Place – Ronnie (16.2lbs)
  • Since no sturgeon were weighed in, sturgeon entry fees will be reimbursed.
• We will have a meeting in two weeks: December 28th.

November 30, 2022

• The November Derby ends tonight but as of this time, no Sturgeon have been weighed in so derby entries will be reimbursed.
  • Winners for the November Derby will be announced tomorrow, Dec 1.
• Tentative Awards Dinner: March 19, 2023
• Club Picnic: July 8, 2023
• Volunteers needed for meeting raffle prizes. Feel free to pick something up and send your receipts to Rick.

November 16, 2022

• Tentative Awards Dinner date: March 19, 2023
• Tentative Picnic date: July 8, 2023. If you prefer another date, please let Rick know ASAP
• Volunteers needed for meeting raffle prizes. Feel free to pick something up and send your receipts to Rick.
• Submit your entry fees if you plan on fishing the November derby!

November 2, 2022 

• n/a

October 18, 2022

• Volunteers needed for meeting raffle prizes. Feel free to pick something up and send your receipts to Rick.
• Submit your entry fees if you plan on fishing the November derby!

October 5, 2022

• Volunteers needed for meeting raffle prizes. Feel free to pick something up and send your receipts to Rick.

September 21, 2022

• Volunteers needed for meeting raffle prizes. Feel free to pick something up and send your receipts to Rick.
• Proposed: Party boat for Ling Cod around September. If you’re interested, please let Al or the E-Board know, ASAP.
• Memorial Derby (Sturgeon and Striper) – All of November
  • If anyone is interested in being the Chair or helping with a derby or kids event, please let the E-Board know!
• Motion made to include a kids (under 16) prize ($100) for any and all club derbies. Prize will go to the largest fish (weighted in at the club scale). If the derby is for more than one species, there will be one, $100 prize per species. No entry fee needed for kids (under 16):
  • Vote #3 (Final): All in agreement

September 7, 2022

• Proposed: Party boat for Ling Cod around September. If you’re interested, please let Al or the E-Board know, ASAP.
• Memorial Derby (Sturgeon and Striper) – All of November
  • If anyone is interested in being the Chair or helping with a derby or kids event, please let the E-Board know!
• Motion made to include a kids (under 16) prize ($100) for any and all club derbies. No entry fee needed for kids (under 16):
  • Vote #2: All in agreement
    • Vote #3 (final vote) will be September 21
• Proposed: Changing Derby Rules for Guests

August 24, 2022

• Proposed: Party boat for Ling Cod around September. If you’re interested, please let Al or the E-Board know.
• Memorial Derby (Sturgeon and Striper) – All of November
  • If anyone is interested in being the Chair or helping with a derby or kids event, please let the E-Board know!
• Motion made to include a kids (under 16) prize ($100) for any and all club derbies. No entry fee needed for kids (under 16):
  • Vote #1: All in agreement
    • Vote #2 will be September 7
• Proposed: Changing Derby Rules for Guests

August 10, 2022

• Proposed: Party boat for Ling Cod around September. If you’re interested, please let Al or the E-Board know.
• We’re in the process of working out details regarding embroidery for jackets. If you need a club jacket, please contact Erica or the E-Board.

July 27, 2022

• Club Picnic Debrief
  • Thank you to those who attended and helped!
• Memorial Derby (Sturgeon and Striper)
  • Motion made to have the derby be the entire month of November: All in agreement
  • If anyone is interested in being the Chair or helping with a derby or kids event, please let the E-Board know!

July 13, 2022

• Club Picnic is this Saturday (July 16)!

June 29, 2022

• Website changes
  • Leaderboard has been updated
• The Party Boat trip was a success, with 50 halibut caught in total.
  • Top catches by club members:
    • 23.5lbs (Gene), 22.4lbs (Bert), 21.9lbs (Rob), 21.5lbs (Erica)
• Club Picnic (July 16)
  • RSVP to Rick by July 13

June 15, 2022

• n/a

June 1, 2022

• n/a

May 18, 2022

• Dues are being collected
• Roster is being updated
  • Please send address/phone changes to norcalskippers@gmail.com or contact Erica
• Website changes
  • Leaderboard has been updated
• Party Boat (June 24): 3 spots left!
  • RSVP to Al Poon by June 1
  • Club will pay $50 per member and pay for kids (under 16) in full
• Club Picnic (July 16)
  • Sign-up sheet will be started next meeting

May 4, 2022

• Dues are being collected
• Roster is being updated
  • Please send address/phone changes to norcalskippers@gmail.com or contact Erica
• Website changes
  • NEW Club By-laws page
  • NEW Archive page (which includes video demos)
  • NEW pages for 2021 Awards and 2022 Awards
  • Updated Calendar and Leaderboard
• Party Boat (June 24)
  • Boat is almost full! Contact Al Poon

April 20, 2022

• Dues are being collected
• Leaderboard will be updated
• Party Boat (June 24) – 6 spots left!
  • Contact Al Poon for details

April 6, 2022

• n/a

March 23, 2022

• New Member! – Ken Galarsa #61
• Dues are being collected
• By-law changes (to be discussed a total of 3 consecutive meetings):
  • Remove Article III, Section 4
    • New User Packet – This can be digitized moving forward to prevent printing costs
  • Proposed Change Article IV, Section 5 and Article X, Section 1
    • Annual Dues – Discussed whether to decrease to $50, but club recommendation is to keep it at $75
  • Remove Article VI, Section 6
    • $10.00 fine – We’d like to continue to promote safety, but not police members
  • Remove Article VI, Section 10
    • Soften wording to that members are not “required” to participate in fundraising
  • Change Article VIII, Section 2
    • Voting – Add an option for members to vote electronically (via email or other electronic means)
  • Change Article IX, Section 4
    • Meeting time is now 7:00pm
  • Change Article X, Section 2
    • We will change the definition of “Inactive Members” and remove language that suggests immediate termination
  • Change Article XII, Section 1
    • Update “Sergeant at Arms” to “Web Chair”
  • Change Article XIII, Sections 4 and 5
    • Honorary and Retired Members will no longer be listed on rosters, though we will continue to keep their records in our files.
      • Vote #3 was unanimously in favor of abovementioned changes

March 9, 2022

• Party Boat
  • A sign-up sheet for the June 24th Party Boat has been started.
  • Prices are TBD; guests are allowed.
    • Contact Al Poon for details.
• Dues are being collected
• By-law changes (to be discussed a total of 3 consecutive meetings):
  • Remove Article III, Section 4
    • New User Packet – This can be digitized moving forward to prevent printing costs
  • Proposed Change Article IV, Section 5 and Article X, Section 1
    • Annual Dues – Discussed whether to decrease to $50, but club recommendation is to keep it at $75
  • Remove Article VI, Section 6
    • $10.00 fine – We’d like to continue to promote safety, but not police members
  • Remove Article VI, Section 10
    • Soften wording to that members are not “required” to participate in fundraising
  • Change Article VIII, Section 2
    • Voting – Add an option for members to vote electronically (via email or other electronic means)
  • Change Article IX, Section 4
    • Meeting time is now 7:00pm
  • Change Article X, Section 2
    • We will change the definition of “Inactive Members” and remove language that suggests immediate termination
  • Change Article XII, Section 1
    • Update “Sergeant at Arms” to “Web Chair”
  • Change Article XIII, Sections 4 and 5
    • Honorary and Retired Members will no longer be listed on rosters, though we will continue to keep their records in our files.
      • Vote #2 was unanimously in favor of above mentioned changes
        • Vote #3 (final vote) will be March 23rd

February 23, 2022

• By-law changes (to be discussed a total of 3 consecutive meetings):
  • Remove: New User Packet – This can be digitized moving forward to prevent printing costs
  • Change: Annual Dues – Recommendation is to keep it at $75
  • Remove: Requirement for members to participate in fundraising
  • Change: Voting – Add an option for members to vote electronically
  • Change: Definition of “Inactive Members”
  • Change: Sergeant at Arms to Webmaster
  • Change: Meeting time is 7:00pm
    • Vote #1 was unanimously in favor of above mentioned changes
      • Vote #2 will be March 9th

February 9, 2022

• Party Boat Trip
  • Date proposed: Friday, June 24
• 2022 Picnic
  • Saturday, July 16 in Half Moon Bay
• By-law changes (to be discussed a total of 3 consecutive meetings):
  • Remove: New User Packet – This can be digitized moving forward to prevent printing costs
  • Change: Annual Dues – decrease to $50?
  • Remove: Requirement for members to participate in fundraising
  • Change: Voting – Add an option for members to vote electronically
  • Change: Definition of “Inactive Members”

January 26, 2022

• The bylaws will be in review and discussed over the next few meetings

January 12, 2022

• Party Boat Trip
  • Proposed dates are June 21-27, 2022
    • 2022 Dues are being discussed
• We need ideas for upcoming events and potential events for kids
  • We’d like as much member input as possible, so please reach out to the Executive Board if you would like to discuss but are unable to attend the next meeting: January 26