The regular monthly meeting was held on September 10, 2008, at Perkins Family Restaurant in Olean, NY.

RAFFLE TICKETS ALERT!!!

Members are reminded that we have one big fund raiser this year – our annual grill raffle. The raffle will be held at the October 4 Honeoye Open and members are strongly encouraged to sell tickets Noel Good has been kind enough to print tickets once again and has some available if you need them. Members who wish may give their tickets/money to any club officer at the Erie points tournament

Junior Club News

The juniors wish to thank all those who helped out at their tournaments this year - especially the pond owners who so generously donated their ponds as tournament sites for the Shoreline Trail. These people will be recognized at our annual banquet in February.

The juniors are discussing a venue for another Casting Kids competition this fall. Possibilities are the YMCA, a Pee Wee football game and at a Fun Night at a local high school.

Club Function Requirement

Members are reminded that they are required to participate in five club functions per year. A function is a club meeting, points/open tournament, annual banquet or helping out at a junior event. There are two more meetings and three tournaments left for members to pick up a function, so be sure to meet your club obligation.

Tournament News

The state is running low on funds and one casualty is our state parks. So far, the docks and bathroom facilities at Silver Lake are gone. The docks will also be removed at Conesus Lake’s state site - prior to our Conesus Open tournament. At print time, the Honeoye Open should not be affected by the closures.

We have two open tournaments coming up and members are encouraged to get the word out to other fishermen – veterans as well as those new to the tournament scene. STBM runs great open tourneys and the team concept lets you fish with a buddy.

Other News

STBM member Noel Good will be fishing on Lake Winnipesauke soon at the Eastern Divisionals. Good luck, Noel!

STBM member Chris Rockwell finished fifth in this year’s federation standings and will fish in the 2009 Eastern Divisionals. Great going, Chris!

Our STBM six-man team finished a respectable third place at this year’s very competitive CTC on Chautauqua Lake and cashed a check. Thanks, guys!

The senior club membership count is now at 39, leaving one opening. Membership applications are always available on our website.

The next meeting will be held at the Olean Perkins Family Restaurant on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 7 PM.