Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Don Alcala. There were 26 members and guests in attendance.
Approval of Minutes
Jeff Mills motioned to approve the minutes from the December meeting. Tom Turner seconded. Motion passed.
2012 Board of Directors Introduction
- President – Don Alcala
- Vice President – Tom Turner
- Secretary – Sydney Alcala
- Treasurer – George Board
- Membership Director – Steve Utley
- Youth Director – John McCain
- At-Large – Steve Wells
- Immediate Past President – Jeff Mills
Board of Directors and Member Reports
President
Waldron Pond isn’t going to be stocked this year by TPWD. The January trout stockings will take place at West Guth (off Up River Road) and Lakeview (Rodd Field and Holly). The January youth event will be held at West Guth on January 28, beginning at 8 am.
Trout Fest is Feb 24–26 at Rio Raft Resort in New Braunfels. Friday is a banquet and auction (tickets are $100 each). Saturday and Sunday is a tent event. Saturday night is the film festival. Members who attended last year were very pleased with the expo and film tour. More information about Trout Fest can be found at their website http://grtu.org.
Vice President
No report.
Secretary
No report.
Treasurer
Membership cards are available when you pay your 2012 dues. You get a discount on fly fishing items at Roy’s Bait and Tackle when you present your LMFFCC membership card.
Membership Director
Steve U is looking for speakers for the upcoming year. We got 2 new members last year and 1 so far in 2012. When you give people a LMFFCC card, make sure to put your name on it and tell them to give you credit for referring them. We are doing another membership drive this year, prize undecided.
Youth Director
John McCain applied with the Boy Scouts to be able to be a fly fishing counselor. The club purchased bug launchers for kids from TFO at a heavy discount. He is trying to setup more youth events for 2012.
At-Large
No report.
Immediate Past President
No report.
Jim Schramm with FFF
Member Jim spoke about the Federation. There is a national fly fishing fair in Spokane in July. There are grants available from the FFF for conservation efforts.
Bonnie Barnes
Bonnie proposed a chili cook-off in February (3rd Saturday most likely) at Jerry B’s Kayaks. Details to be worked out before next meeting.



