June 21, 2008
Southern Crappie Association Annual Members Meeting
Attendance:
Members and Board members = 34
Discussion:
IRS issues
Economy and sponsor cut backs
Ways to cut costs
Ed Duke’s resignation
Southern Crappie will be here next year
Melissa Hinson taking over Presidency
# of tournaments to fish, lakes to fish, membership and entry fees, how many tournaments must be fished to qualify for Classic
Money for this year’s classic to be mailed to PO Box
Non-profit vs. private
Average tournament costs and how to cut costs
Points Championship
Introduction of Karen Skipper, Melissa’s assistant
Melissa Hinson gave up-date on Alice Baker’s condition
Spring vs. Fall Classic
Sponsors: Do away w/program or cut back, not tax deductable, may be recognized on web-site
Current memberships good through Classic
Pick up Classic forms
Ed Duke asked the Blessing and lunch was catered by Great Falls Shrine Club


Conclusion:
New President announced, no objections.
6 tournaments next year w/one Classic
Membership fees will remain $35 per person
Entry fees will go up to $100 per team($90 entry w/$10 Big Fish)
Must fish 3 tournaments to qualify for Classic
Sponsorship for advertising only, not a tax deduction
Points race $100 per team
Lakes voted on to fish: SC = Wateree, Fishing Creek/Stumpy Pond and Clark Hill
                                       : NC = High Rock, Jordan and Badin/Tillery
With a Spring Classic taking place at Lake Wylie
Decision to be made on SCA Non-Profit or Private along with tournament schedule posted at Classic
Thank you to Joey Eudy and the Great Falls Shrine Club for hosting our meeting and catering our lunch.