CANBERRA ANGLER’S ASSOCIATION Inc.

GPO Box 2237

CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601

 

http://www.canberra-anglers.websyte.com.au/

 

Newsletter – September 2007

 

Coming Events

Fly Casting days:

 

 

12 Sep – next meeting, typical fly box and gear in general.

 

Changes to Bag Limits and Trout Water Classifications

Everyone should examine the changes.

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/summary-bag

 

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/resources/majorpubs/guides/freshwater-fishing-guide-2005-07

 

Peter’s Report

Pete and I haven’t been fishing together for a while. Even the guru has been skunked, but back in July he did provide photo evidence that the fish are still alive in Jindabyne – image taken from Thredbo River bridge.

 

“Hey Bill, had an unsuccessful trip to Jindy on Sunday .. never saw a fish between Hatchery Bay and Woolindibby creek, Anyway I thought I'd send this photo I took .. Can you spot the fish?”

 

MINUTES OF CAA MEETING 11 Jul 2007

 

http://www.canberra-anglers.websyte.com.au/

 

Members present: Geoff, Mark S, Mark F, Bill, Stefan, Charlie, Allan and Greg.

 

Apologies: Ian, Les and John

 

Meeting declared opened and all members welcomed.

 

Minutes of Previous Meeting

 

Minutes of the previous meeting were disseminated via web.

 

Inwards Correspondence

 

A reminder from ACT Government on auditing of accounts was received. Mark F will act as auditor this year.

 

Treasurers' Report

 

Stefan reported:

·        At bank, $644.36.

·        Membership subscription situation is better.

 

Fishing Report

 

Nil.

 

Club Events Program

 

Geoff cannot be available for 23 Sep day at Trout Farm but can do the prior arranging.

 

Card will be ready for AGM.

 

Greg and Charlie registered preference for March for the Googong trip. Bill will chase Stuart to confirm coast trip dates

 

Closure

 

Next meeting is AGM on 8 Aug.

 

 

 

Geoff                                                                                        Bill

Vice President                                                                          Secretary

 

MINUTES OF CAA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 8 Aug 2007

 

Members present: Ian, Geoff, Bill, Stefan, Les, Norm, Fred, Greg, Gary, Peter, Steve, Max and Mark S.

 

Apologies: John, Damien and Stuart.

 

President, Ian declared the 62nd AGM opened.

 

 

President’s Report

 

Ian presented his report, enclosed. He highlighted a future discussion on trophy rules noting that one good trout could win 4 trophies.

 

Treasurer’s Report

 

Stefan presented his report, enclosed. The finances have been audited.

 

Income for the year was $890 (subs from 28 members) and expenditure was $843 less asset purchases. At bank is $644 with no outstanding debts.

 

Treasurer recommended that current membership fees be retained.

 

Minutes of Previous AGM

 

Minutes of the AGM of 9 Aug 2006 were read out and minutes were accepted.

 

Matters Arising

 

Nil.

 

Election

 

The following committee was elected:

 

President

Ian

Vice President

Geoff

Secretary

Bill

Assistant Secretary

Allan

Treasurer

Stefan

Public Officer

Stu

Council Member

Peter

Council Member

Charles

Council Member

Anna

Council Member

Greg

Council Member

Bruce

Council Member

Les

Council Member

Max

 

Ian registered thanks to all committee members and particularly noted Peter’s assistance in backing up Bill in Secretary role on a number of occasions.

 

Future Activities

 

Fly Training Days

Geoff was to pursue donation of a major raffle prize as well as making arrangements for the Trout Farm. Geoff will not be available after the first day.

 

Mark S accepted role of chief instructor.

 

2007/2008 Program Card

The card was handed out – two typos were noted: Fly casting on 9 and 16 Sep 2007. Googong event 15/16 Mar 2008.

 

CFA

 

Anyone interested in representing CAA at the next CFA meeting at Penrith to contact Ian for details.

 

Trophy Presentation

 

The following trophies were acknowledged (will be formally presented after engraving) – photos in due course:

 

Angler’s Art Trophy

For best trout on an outing

Alan

60.5 cm brown taken on the Jindabyne trip

Mick O’Brien Trophy

For best trout for the year

Alan

60.5 cm brown taken on the Jindabyne trip

Mick Cornick Trophy

For best trout on fly for the season

Alan

60.5 cm brown taken on the Jindabyne trip

Lyle Knowles Trophy

Geoff

ACT Angler’s Trophy

For best salt water

Stefan

58 cm salmon

Keith Shields Trophy

For native for the year

Peter

47 cm Golden Perch

Carp Trophy

For best carp in local lakes for the year

Charles

75 cm, 15 lb

Hardy Rod

President's Award for Year Long Contribution

Bill

 

Next Meeting

 

Next meeting is 12 Sep 2007.

 

Closure

 

The President declared the meeting closed.

 

 

Ian                                                                                           Bill

President                                                                                              Secretary

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2006-07

 

The past year saw stream and lake conditions affected by extremes of weather. Even with the good rain and snowfalls recently there is likely to be continued pressure on Snowy Mountains lake levels for irrigation and power generation.  At this stage the fishery seems to be coping but the longer term picture may not be so good if water levels are kept consistently low.  Many streams have had to cope with both drought and heavy rain.  Reports by members at monthly meetings indicated reasonable catch rates, apart from the badly affected streams.

 

The fly casting lessons last September were successful in introducing more people to the gentle art.  The enthusiasm of the newcomers was evident from the good turnout at the Eucumbene Trout farm on a very windy day.  Many thanks to all the club members who took part, to Doris and Bryan Pratt from the Tackle Box for their donation of an excellent raffle prize and fly casting outfits and to Chris at the Eucumbene Trout Farm.

 

Participation levels in club outings were varied as usual.  The transfer of the Lyle Knowles outing from the Cotter to the Eucumbene River proved to be a success, in that some good trout were landed.  An organiser has been nominated for each outing on the program for the coming year.  Please give them your support so that any bookings or meeting points can be arranged and notified in good time.

 

The club’s New Zealand trip turned into a two person event.  Peter and Bill had a great time but the exercise showed how difficult it is to achieve a consensus of timing, cost and fishing requirements for a group of individual anglers.

 

Attendance at monthly meetings during the year averaged 14.  Meeting topics were varied as usual, including George’s adventures in Christmas Island and Arizona, Charlie’s carp secrets, Bruce’s native fish techniques and we heard from Peter, Bill, Mark, Stuart and Geoff on their respective New Zealand exploits. DVD’s on various topics were also shown.

 

For the second year running, Stuart is conducting fly tying classes for interested club members.

 

Our affiliation with the NSW Council of Fresh Water Anglers continued and we provided a delegate to two of the four meetings held during the year. We are entitled to two delegates (volunteers welcome) and I encourage all members to review the current issues on the CFA web site so that we can make an informed contribution.

 

In reviewing the trophy awards for the past year I noted two matters.  Firstly, the trophy for best trout by a junior has not been awarded since 1997-98.  Secondly, it would be useful to set out criteria for allocating the trophies.  As things stand, each trophy is separate.  One exceptional trout could win four trophies, or five if caught by a junior.

 

I thank all members and committee members for their support during the year.  In particular, our Secretary Bill, our Treasurer Stefan and Vice-President Geoff have contributed to a successful year. I look forward to everyone’s continued participation as our club enters its sixty-third year.

 

Ian

President 2006-07

CANBERRA ANGLERS’ ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 8 AUGUST 2007

 

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 2006-2007

 

The financial position of the club continues to be reasonable.

 

Membership of the club is still good although down on last year. The membership base has been strengthened through old members introducing new people. The fly casting lessons always bring a few new members, but as has been the case over past years, retaining their interest has always been a problem. The current membership stands at 28.

 

Incoming funds for the club were principally composed of membership fees (55%) and the annual fly casting raffle (43%). Both of these  amounts were down on last year by about 20%.

 

Expenditure this year was appreciably higher than incomings due to the purchase of new fly rods for the casting lessons. This asset will be written off over five years.

 

The club boat motor required a major service this year and this is reflected the additional equipment costs. No offset was recorded against this in boat use fees. Members should think about using this resource more, and so defray some of the associated costs in holding this item.

 

No major changes need to be made to how the club operates.

 

I therefore recommend that:

 

            (a)        this Treasurers’ report be accepted;

 

            (b)        membership fees be retained at the current level;

 

 

 

Stefan

Honorary Treasurer

8 August 2007

 

 

CANBERRA ANGLERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2007

 

 

 

2007

2006

 

 

$

$

INCOME

 

 

 

 

Membership subs

490

590

 

Badge sales

15

10

 

Boat Use Fee

0

65

 

Social Function

0

1170

 

Raffles

381

511

 

Interest

4

5

 

Miscellaneous

0

0

 

SUBTOTAL INCOME

890

2351

LESS EXPENDITURE

 

 

 

 

Bank fees, govt duty

0

6

 

Meetings

275

275

 

Admin

75

29

 

Postage

120

107

 

Printing

71

138

 

Function Costs

0

1437

 

Equipment Maintenance and Rego

302

166

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURE

843

2208

 

 

 

NET - INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE

47

144

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

318

242

 

Cost of badges sold

8

8

 

NET VALUE PROFIT/( LOSS)

(326)

(106)

 

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2007

 

 

2007

2006

 

 

$

$

 

Accumulated funds at beginning of year

977

833

 

Balance income over expenditure as per cash book 

 

47

 

144

 

Less Asset purchases

(380)

0

 

Funds on hand at end of year

 

976

 

Add unpresented cheques

0

 

 

Add  Creditors

0

0

 

Add Rounding

0

1

 

Balance of Bank Statement at end of year

644

977

TOTAL ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Represented by:

 

 

 

Un-presented Cheque/Creditor

0

 

 

Westpac Bank

644

977

 

 

 

 

 

Badges (Valuatioon 79#  @ $2.50ea)

198

207

 

Assets as per schedule

2459

2287

 

 

 

 

 

 

3301

3471

 

 

Ian                                                                                                                          Stefan

President 2006-07                                                                                                 Treasurer 2006-07

 

 

CANBERRA ANGLERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

SCHEDULE OF ASSETS AS AT 30 JUNE 2007

 

ASSET

COST/DATE ACQUIRED

 

VALUE

VALUE

 

 

Deprec.

2007

2007

 

 

$

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

Three DAM flyfishing outfits

$500/13 May 1992

 

0

0

 

Less depreciation

 

0

0

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminium 3 metre boat, accessories

$350

 

Less depreciation

 

 

30

 

 

90

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

Split cane 1911 Hardy fly rod

Donated 1986

 

400

400

 

 

 

 

 

Rod case for Hardy fly rod

Donated 1986

 

375

375

 

 

 

 

 

10 fly casting outfits

Purchased with grant 1997  $1,000

 

 

 

 

Less depreciation

42

84

126

 

 

 

 

 

Trophies:

1946

 

 

 

   Lyle Knowles

n.a.

 

300

300

   Mick Cornick

Donated

 

50

50

   Anglers Art

Donated

 

40

40

   ACT Angler

Donated

 

40

40

   Mick O’Brien

Donated 1991

 

60

60

   Keith Shields

Purchased 1992

 

55

55

   Carp trophy

Donated 1994

 

40

40

 

Total trophies

 

585

585

 

 

 

 

 

Boat Oars

Purchased $80/2002

 

 

 

 

Less depreciation

10

41

51

 

Outboard Motor

 

Boat Trailer

 

2# Blackridge Fly Kits Complete w line

 

 

Purchase value  $400

 

Purchase value $400

 

Anglers Art

Purchase 9/9/07 Value $380

 

80

 

80

 

76

 

240

 

240

 

304

 

320

 

320

TOTAL

 

318

2459

2297