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This is a very concise synopsis of the information provided from the last meeting.

The meeting, held at the LCRA Building on Hwy. 1431, was called to order at 6:10pm by President George Bold.

Directors Present:                             Directors Absent:
            George Bold                                         Jerry Moore
            Alan Jankowski
            Ron Abshier
            Larry Boyd
            Ken Milam

The minutes from the Board meeting December 18, 2007 were read and approved.

The Treasurer’s Report was read by Ron Abshier and approved.

A motion was made by Alan Jankowski and seconded by Ken Milam to appoint Gwen Carpenter as Board member and secretary to replace Clancy Terrill.  All were in favor.

George Bold discussed working more closely with the Lake Buchanan-Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce and designated Gwen Carpenter, who also serves on the Board of Directors of the Chamber, as the liaison between the two organizations.

George Bold led a discussion on the restocking of hybrid stripers in Lake Buchanan for 2008.  The Parks and Wildlife support yearly re-stocking of the lake and will be stocking Lake Buchanan this year with regular stripers and black bass.  George Bold reported that he submitted a Burnet County Hotel Tax grant for money to support re-stocking the lake.  However, the maximum grant amount is now $10,000, not $15,000 and the requirements are more stringent than last year.  George is to appear before the Burnet County Commissioner’s Court to present our request on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 1 pm.
George Bold also reported that the cost for fish has increased.

George Bold led a discussion on a project to create fish habitats by sinking cedar trees in select locations.  Parks/Wildlife will assist by selecting the sites and delivering the habitats.  They will also locate them by GPS co-ordinates. LBCC role would be to secure the materials and build the habitats.  George Bold will follow up with LCRA to gain permission for the project.  Tentative date set for the drop is February 2008.

The Board discussed dates for the Fish Fry.  A motion was made by Ron Abshier and seconded by Alan Jankowski to hold the Fish Fry on Saturday, August 30, 2008 (Labor Day Week End) at the Hill Country Hall in Buchanan Dam.  All were in favor.

The Board discussed Casino Night.  No date was set, as the Board needs to coordinate with other community event dates.

New Business:
            Ron Abshier discussed the financial needs of the Boys and Girls Club in Burnet.  After discussion, the Board agreed to inform the membership of theses financial needs both at the meeting and on the website, so that individual members may contribute to this worthy organization.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 pm by President George Bold.

The next Board meeting will be held at 6 pm on February 19, 2008, at the LCRABuilding

Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
January 15, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 7 pm.

There were 22 members who signed in.

The minutes from the December 18, 2007, meeting were read and approved

The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and approved

George Bold introduced the first printing of the LBCC monthly Newsletter.

The Board of Directors were introduced and their duties were reviewed.

George Bold led a discussion on the LBCC plans for 2008

• Working more closely with the Lake Buchanan-Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce
  
• Restocking Lake Buchanan; application for grant from Burnet County Hotel Tax
• Creating fish habitats in cooperation with the Parks and Wildlife Department
  
• Fund Raisers: Fish Fry and Casino Night

Membership was informed of the financial needs of the Boys and Girls Club of Burnet.  Members were encouraged to donate to this worthy organization.

The PROGRAM was given by  Earl Spurlock of Cross Trail Outfitters    

• Cross Trail Outfitters works with boys ages 7-20, teaching them hunting and fishing skills, and sharing their faith in God
• Their motto is “Building Men, Preserving our Heritage, Sharing our Faith”
• They meet once a month, and also have summer camps. 
• They reach about 80-100 young boys
• They teach life skills as well as hunting and fishing.   
• They are looking for volunteers, supplies and opportunities to hunt and fish.
• All donations are tax deductible
• If you are able to donate any fishing supplies, hunting gear, a fishing outing or land where the group can hunt, please contact Earl Spurlock at 512.423.6248.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm

Join us today by becoming a member of Lake Buchanan Conservation Corp. and help us improve this beautiful area for many years to come so that all of us can continue to enjoy the many outdoor activities the Lake Buchanan area provides!