4/1/03
| 7:15 PM: Selected committee chairman will report on and update
the membership regarding their committees accomplishments. Other reports may
include: Treasurers & Audit Committee Report Reef Replenishment Committee Reports Adopt a Public Official" 2003 Campaign The State of Our Fisheries-Current regulations 2003-2004, Marine Protected Areas, Petition to NMFS (Press Release), RFA Meeting (Attachment), Legislative Review Marine and Coastal District of New York-Education, Preservation and Research Account National Fishing and Boating Week Events: Promoting the Sport of fishing-Executive Directors Report Proposal: Endorsement of the "Northeast Angling" TV series New Business 9:00 PM: NYFTTA Elections Treasurers Report and Recommendations: To close and transfer all NYFTTA funds (including, however not limited to, general, designated, committed accounts and all funded committees) from Roslyn savings bank to North Fork bank. Purpose: Reduced bank fees and convenience of locations throughout the marine district. Proposal:1) 4.1.03 The treasurer is instructed to, within thirty days, close and transfer all NYFTTA funds (including, however not limited to, general, designated, committed accounts and all funded committees) from Roslyn savings bank to North Fork bank. This act will remain continuous unless altered by the NYFTTA board Audit Committee Report: (Attached) "Adopt a Public Official Campaign 2003" Proposal 2) 4.1.03 Submitted on behalf of the NYFTTA membership Submitted on behalf of the NYFTTA Governmental Affairs Representative NYFTTA to initiate and host or co-host a fundraiser for Congressman Steve Israel (2nd legislative district, LI, NY) To be held on, date TBA. To allocate, from all sources, the funds needed to cover the costs associated with this event. To include, however not be limited to, the cost associated with the rental of the hall, printing of invitations, postage, food and beverages, ETC... If a need arises, to hire the necessary personal to complete this project. To authorize Jack Ferrera to act as the NYFTTA agent on this project. The president and treasurer of NYFTTA are authorized to allocate funds, from the PAC, the general fund and any/all committees in order to accomplish this project. (In accordance with the NYFTTA bylaws) In the event additional funding is required...The NYFTTA board authorizes the president and treasurer of NYFTTA to negotiate and borrow the necessary funding. The board authorizes a total, not to exceed, $2000.00 for this project. This act will remain continuous unless rescinded by the NYFTTA board. However, This act will function with authority from the NYFTTA board, within the terms and conditions of proposal 1) 4.11.03 dated 4/1/03 until 5/31/04. Thereafter, Board reauthorization of proposal 1) 4.11.03 dated 4/1/03 will be required. Proposal 3) 4.11.03 Submitted on behalf of the NYFTTA membership Submitted on behalf of the NYFTTA Governmental Affairs Representative A) 4.11.03 ) Allocate 500.00 from PAC for Suffolk County Legislator Ginny Fields Fundraiser (date TBA), entitled "Sportsman for Ginny Fields". NYFTTA to Send 10 representatives. Info, TBA at the June meeting. B) 4.11.03 ) Allocate 500.00 from PAC, for the 2003 election of Edward P. Romaine for the position of Suffolk County Executive. C) 4.11.03 ) Allocate 500.00 from PAC, for the 2003 re-election campaign of Suffolk County Legislator Fred Towle, Jr. This act will remain continuous until executed or This act will remain continuous unless rescinded by the NYFTTA board. However, This act will function with authority from the NYFTTA board, within the terms and conditions of proposal 3) 4.11.03 dated 4/1/03 until 12/31/03. Thereafter, Board reauthorization of proposal 3) 4.11.03 dated 4/1/03 will be required. Positions and Policies Proposal 4) 4.1.03 Legislative Review RE: Assembly Bill 4124 Sponsor (s) : ENGLEBRIGHT, LAVELLE AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing the marine life protection task force and providing for the powers and duties thereof. NYFTTA Position: To Oppose Note: Specifically, the bill mentions "to restore the resources bio diversity". However, there are no reference points listed in the restoration. Restoration may entail restoring a resource to a year ago or to twenty years ago. This lack of guidance may allow bureaucracies to abuse their authority and hinder the growth and prosperity of NYFTTA. By order of the Board: A position paper will be prepared and sent to Assemblyman Thomas DiNapoli regarding NYFTTA's position. Proposal 5) 4.1.03 Legislative Review RE: Assembly Bill unassigned Sponsor (s) : Sweeney Freedom to Fish Prohibits the department from establishing areas closed to recreational fishing absent specific criteria for such closure; sets forth criteria. (Bill Draft Attached) NYFTTA Position: To support By order of the Board: A position paper will be prepared and sent to Assemblyman Bob Sweeney regarding NYFTTA's position. Proposal 6) 4.1.03 Legislative Review RE: Assembly Bill A03961 Sponsor (s) : DiNapoli Requires participants in fishing tournaments conducted more than one mile offshore to have on board their vessels an emergency position indicating radio beacon. NYFTTA Proposal: To "Send to a committee" (Legislative Review) Proposal 6A) 4.1.03 Legislative Review RE: Assembly Bill A03961 Sponsor (s) : DiNapoli A03961 Actions: Note: A03961 also requires tournament organizers to register their tournaments with DEC. NYFTTA Position: To "Send to a committee" (Legislative Review) Proposal 7) 4.1.03 Legislative Review RE: Assembly Bill A1783, Senate: S842 Sponsor (s) : Thiele, Lavalle Note: The bill requires all New York recreational fisherman, fishing for fluke, porgy and/or sea bass to purchase a "special permit regarding the taking of fluke, porgy and sea bass." NYFTTA Position: To Oppose Proposal 8A) 4.1.03 Legislative Review RE: Assembly Bill A1783, Senate: S842 Sponsor (s) : Thiele, Lavalle Note: Provides that no owner or operator of a party boat, charter boat or other who has been issued a striped bass part/charter boat permit or a summer flounder filet permit shall be criminally liable for the acts of individuals aboard such boats or vessels. NYFTTA Position: To "Send to a committee" (Legislative Review) Proposal 8B) 4.1.03 Legislative Review RE: Assembly Bill A06682 Sponsor (s) : DelMonte Note: Relates to prohibiting the sale of fish taken pursuant to a sportfishing license. NYFTTA Position: To "Send to a committee" (Legislative Review) "National Fishing and Boating Week Events" Proposal 9) 4.1.03 Submitted on behalf of the NYFTTA membership Submitted on behalf of the Sport Fishing Education Center Steering Committee National Fishing and Boating Week 5/31/03-6/7/03 The NYFTTA board authorizes the Sport Fishing Education Center to coordinate all national fishing and boating week functions and activities for NYFTTA. (For the period of 5/31/03-6/7/03). The Sport Fishing Education Center may solicit cooperation and form partnerships from organizations and or interested persons to participate in national fishing and boating endeavors. To authorize Jack Ferrera to act as the NYFTTA agent on this project. The NYFTTA will commit ($0.00 Dollars) Unfunded Nevertheless any in-kind services, transfers from funded committees, MDSE., lobbying efforts (resulting in funding) and/or fundraising endeavors preformed by the NYFTTA or the NYFTTA SAC may be used to fund all national fishing and boating week functions and activities. Any actions taken by the NYFTTA or the NYFTTA SAC to derive funding will be set-aside in a committed account and used under the authority of the Sport Fishing Education Center Steering Committee, to coordinate all national fishing and boating week functions and activities. "Proclamation of Endorsement" Proposal 10) 4.1.03 Submitted on behalf of the NYFTTA membership By order of the board NYFTTA will extend, to the "Northeast Angling" TV series, a proclamation of Endorsement from the New York Fishing Tackle Trade Association inc. Upon enactment, the "Northeast Angling" TV series, may use the good name of NYFTTA in advertising, for the solicitation of funds and/or as a resource for promoting the series "Northeast Angling." The NYFTTA will commit ($0.00 Dollars) Unfunded Nevertheless any in-kind services, transfers from funded committees, MDSE., lobbying efforts (resulting in funding) and/or fundraising endeavors preformed by the NYFTTA may be used to fund the "Northeast Angling" TV series and activities. Any actions taken by the NYFTTA to derive funding will be set-aside in a committed fund and used under the authority of the Promotions/Show Committee for the "Northeast Angling" TV series. This act will remain continuous unless rescinded by the NYFTTA board. Proposal New Business Proposal 11) 4.1.03 Submitted on behalf of the NYFTTA membership Submitted on behalf of the Fisheries Committee To host, in part, the ASMFC fishing tournament, Dec. 14-18 2003 The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in New York City on DEC. 14-18, 2003. In the best interest of the recreational fishing industry and to reinforce the positive influences of NYFTTA, along with allowing NYFTTA to express its need for a viable and practical fishery management plan, it's proposed that NYFTTA allocate funds from the general treasury to host, in part, the ASMFC fishing tournament, Dec. 14-18 2003. NYFTTA will allocate, up to $500.00 in cash, MDSE, fund raising participation, lobbying efforts (resulting in funding) or in-kind services. To reduce or supplement costs, NYFTTA may enter into a joint venture with organizations, with similar interest to NYFTTA, in order to host, in part, the ASMFC fishing tournament Dec. 14-18, 2003. The allocation will include funding for any necessities to carry out, to the best of NYFTTA's ability, this event. An Ad Hoc committee will be formed by June 2003 in order to function on behalf of NYFTTA and will execute the mandates of the Proposal 5) 4.1.03. Sunset Provision: This Ad Hoc committee will function with authority from the NYFTTA board, within the terms and conditions of Proposal 5) 4.1.03 dated 4/1/03 until 12/31/03. Thereafter, if the authorization and conditions of Proposal 5) 4.1.03 dated 4/1/03, have not been executed, board reauthorization of Proposal 5) 4.1.03 dated 4/1/03 will be required. Proposal 12 ) 4.1.03 To join as a "Guardian member" to the New York State Conservation Council, Inc. To allocate, from the general fund, the dues of $25.00 per year. This act will remain continuous unless rescinded by the NYFTTA board. |