Meeting Minutes – January 14th, 2026

Members Present: James Maynard, Sean Geer, Bob Schinker, Rob Doughty, Terry Hall, Will Forester, Rich Carter, Bob Pharris, Joe Farkas, Will Presley, Kevin Fiant, Mark Kibble, Matt Bertram, Joe Wilcox, Dave Spro, Ted Nixon, Jay Siefring

Perspective New Members: None

Treasures Report: $4,975.70

Tournament Director Report: Reminder of requirements for 2026 (Insurance, Boater Safety, Liability Waiver)

Fishing Report: N/A

Old Business:

  • Banquet in February
  • Raffel tickets were distributed (drawing date pushed back to April)
  • Dues for 2026

New Business:

  • Fishing Report – Will and Terry fished the Kissimee chain in Florida
  • OBN has plenty of open board seats if anyone is interested
  • A few members are planning to attend the Bass Master Classic in Knoxville in March
  • Fantasy Fishing for the Club is setup for anyone interested in participating
  • Jay gave an update on Suzuki’s precense across Ohio
  • Kids Bait Making will be 2/22 at Johnstown Sportsman’s Club
  • New Outlaw Series Tourney – Wednesdays on Alum/Others. 8 hour tourney
  • Kevin is looking for Tuesday night partner on Alum
  • Matt is organizing a spring trip to Gunersville, targeting the weekend of March 21

50/50 Raffle: Won by Dave Sprow – $25

Meeting Adjourned: 7:35 pm