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OPTU Board meeting
Minutes
March 24, 2010
Viscount Inn

Attending:
Roger McKee
Steve Reiter
Mick Fletcher
John Singley
Stan Vanagunas
Scott Koktavy
Jeff Collins (proxy)
Clay Hernandez (proxy)

Roger called the meeting to order at 6:00PM

Treasurer
Scott Koktavy advised the board that Cathy Koktavy had accepted the offer to become
OPTU Treasurer, replacing Lauren Lucas. Mickey Fletcher moved to nominate Cathy as
Treasurer. John Singley seconded the motion. After brief discussion and numerous
accolades for the the ?ne work performed by Lauren over the many years she
performed the job, the motion was approved unanimously. Roger will coordinate the
transfer of signatures at the Bank of America. And in our continuing attempt to satisfy
BOA requirements for changes in the signature cards, once again we note that the
Roger McKee is OPTU President, George W. Mehrer (Mike) is Vice President, Cathy
Koktavy is now Treasurer.

Halloween on the Fly 2010
Mike advised the board by e-mail that he had contacted Gary Borger to appear at the
HOTF 2010 event on Oct 30th. Gary responded that the date is open and he would be
pleased to make a presentation and give classes on that day. His fee is $1200 for one
day, plus travel, lodging and meals. He offered to give private classes during the day
allowing OPTU to charge for them to help cover his fee. John Singley moved to accept
Gary’s proposal. Stan seconded the motion. the motion was put up for discussion. A
proposal was offered to involve the Sierra Vista club to co-sponsor the event in return
for a partial offset of the costs. It was agreed that OPTU should open discussions in
pursuit of this idea. Roger called for a vote on the John’s motion. It was approved
unanimously. Mike will be advised to follow up.

Speakers for Meetings
Steve moved for approval to contact ___ Mancave to speak at the members meeting in
May. Scott Seconded. Roger called for a vote. Approval was unanimous. Details to
follow. Steve will also pursue Dave Brown to speak about BC and a speaker to talk
about ?shing in San Diego.


Healing Waters
Robin Marsett requested assistance with ?shing Mar 30th through April 2nd at Silver
Creek. He also can use help on a ?y tying session at 5:00 PM on April 7th before the
members meeting. He asked the board to spread the word.

Rod Building Class
John Singley advised that he will postpone the Rod Building class pending the
recruitment of more students. He will talk to the members about this at the April
meeting.

Monthly meeting raffles
John advised the board that he will need funds to supply the monthly raffles. Stan
moved to approve $300 for prizes to be purchased through Dry Creek. Scott seconded
the motion. After brief discussion Roger called for a vote. the motion was approved
unanimously.

With no more business to discuss Roger moved to adjourn. Everyone seconded and
approved the motion.

minutes respectfully submitted by Mike Mehrer, acting secretary.