MWS Newsletter 2014 01 - Metro-West Steelheaders · to give you my best effort. I can't promise...

CONTENTSCONTENTS

Presidents’ Press, 2Presidents’ Press, 2

Vices’ View, 2Vices’ View, 2

Voter Initiative, 3Voter Initiative, 3

Election Results, 4Election Results, 4

MSSFA Minutes, 5MSSFA Minutes, 5

MWS Minutes, 6 MWS Minutes, 6 -- 77

Reports, 8 Reports, 8 -- 1212

Announcements, 13 Announcements, 13 -- 1414

Classi+ieds, 14Classi+ieds, 14

Pays to Belong, 15Pays to Belong, 15

Sponsors, 16 Sponsors, 16 –– 1919

January 2014January 2014January 2014

2 METRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERS

HelloAll,

EveryoneagreestheMetro-WestSteelheadershavegotsomethingprettygoodgoingon;highermembershipnumbersinnearlyeverycategory;�ishingeventsthatappealtomanytastes;andaboveall,communityeffortsthattouchtheheartsofsomanyyounganglers.

ThisclubhasALOTonitsplate!Thankfully,therearemanygoodfolkstostepupandgetthemany,manyjobsdone.Theclubhasalsodeveloped�inancialassets,withoutwhichtheannualSportsman'sBanquetasitistodaywouldbeimpossible.AndwithouttheBanquetitwouldbeawfuldif�iculttosend20kidstoMUCCcampeachyear.

Thisclubissomethingtobereallyproudofandisdoingjustgreat.Itdoesn'tneedanyoneofusbut,can'tgetalongwithoutmostofus.Pleasekeepupthegoodwork.

IthankyouforvotingmeinasyournewPresidentandlookforwardtodoingmypartthisyearwithagreatteam.Ipromisetogiveyoumybesteffort.

Ican'tpromiseI'lldobetterthanClyde.Heisgoingtobeatoughacttofollow.HehasdoneafabulousjobandIcan'tthankhimenoughforleavingmeanorganizationinsuchgreatshape.

Bytheway,foranyoneinterested,theRiverCommitteewillmeetatO'Maley'sacrossfromtheSeniorCenterat5:15,rightbeforetheclubmeetingonthe7thofJanuary.

Mark Davis, President

PS,FinallyweneedyoursupportattheUltimateFishingShow;itisagreatopportunitytospreadtheMetroWestSteel-headersmessageandgetnewmembers.Volunteer!

President’s PressPresident’s PressPresident’s PressPresident’s Press

Vice’s ViewVice’s ViewVice’s ViewVice’s View

January 7, 2014 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Guest Speakers

AtourJanuaryMetroWestmeeting,thespeakerwillbeJimJohnsonoftheDNRoutofAlpenaandhewillnodoubthavemoredetailsontheseandotheritemsconcerningLakeHuron-planonbeingthere.With the uncertainty of Lake Michigan future Salmon catches, it would be great if Metro West couldschedulemoretournamentsalongLakeHuronasweusedtodo.Theportsinthethumbwereclosetousandthathelpswiththepriceoffuelforboatsandtrucks.Jim Robertson / LenardPietila

February4th2014SpeakerwillbePaulDoute.Paul'sistheownerofAnglersQuestChartersandheisaf�iliatedwithLanceValentinesWalleye101.HeservicesDetroitRiverandseveralotherLakeErieportsthrutheyear.PaulwillspeakaboutspringDetroitRiverWalleye�ishingandwillrevelthehandliningandjiggingtechniquesthathavemadehimoneofthemostsuccessfulchar-tercaptainsonthe“D.”ThespringWalleyeseasonwillbeonussoonsoplanonattendingtopickupatiportwoforyourRiverWalleye�ishingadventures.PaulisalsohasalineofWalleyetackleandwillhavehisspecializeditemsforsaleatthemeeting.Larry Tabaka [email protected]

The MetroMetroMetroMetro----West Steelheaders West Steelheaders West Steelheaders West Steelheaders meet the first Tuesday of every month. Open to the All.

Location: Livonia Senior Center, Southeast corner of Farmington & Five Mile Roads.

15218 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48154

Date: 1st Tuesday of each month.

Time: 7:00 pm For further information, call Larry Tabaka, 517-546-2824 or 313-215-8879

MetroMetroMetroMetro----West Steelheaders West Steelheaders West Steelheaders West Steelheaders WEB Site: WEB Site: WEB Site: WEB Site: www.metroweststeelheaders.org

MSSFA WEB site: MSSFA WEB site: MSSFA WEB site: MSSFA WEB site: www.michigansteelheaders.org

METRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERSMETRO WEST STEELHEADERS

Petition Drive Launched to

Protect Scienti+ic Wildlife Management DrewYoungeDyke,MUCCGrassrootsManager

517.346.6486|[email protected]

InitiatedlawwouldprotectNRCabilitytonamegamespeciesandissue�isheriesorders

LANSING—TheMichiganBoardofCanvasserswasaskedtoapprovetheformofapetitionfor a citizen-initiated law, called the Scienti�ic Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, when they metMonday December 2. The proposed act would protect the Natural Resources Commission’s ability toname game species and issue �isheries orders, protect free licenses for active military members, and

includefundingforrapidresponseactivitiestokeepAsiancarpoutofMichiganwaters.

ThepetitionissponsoredbytheCitizensforProfessionalWildlifeManagement(CPWM),acoalitionofmanyofthesameor-ganizations that successfully passed Proposal G in 1996 under the same name. The petition drive must gather at least258,000validsignaturesin180daystoplacethelawbeforetheLegislature.

“Thisisaboutmakingsurethatdecisionsabout�ishandwildlifemanagementaremadebyrelyingonsoundscienceandtherecommendationsofbiologists,notactivistsortelevisioncommercials,”saidMerleShepard,chairmanofCPWM.

TheScienti�icFishandWildlifeConservationActprovidesthattheNaturalResourcesCommissionmaydesignategamespe-ciesunderadutytousesoundscience,thatactivemilitarymemberscanreceivefreehunting,�ishingandtrappinglicenses,andthattheNaturalResourcesCommissionhastheexclusiveauthoritytoissue�isheriesorders.TosupporttheNRC’sabilitytomanage�isheries,$1millionisappropriatedsothattheDepartmentofNaturalResourcescanconductrapidresponseac-tivitiesnecessarytopreventandeliminateaquaticinvasivespecieslikeAsiancarp.

“ThisinitiativewillshowthatthepeopleofMichiganbelieveinusingbiologytomake�ishandwildlifedecisions”saidErinMcDonough,executivedirectorofMichiganUnitedConservation Clubs. “It also provides the resources to make scienti�ic �isheries deci-sions by making sure the DNR can respond rapidly to aquatic invasive species likeAsiancarp.”

Supporters of the initiative include Michigan United Conservation Clubs, the UpperPeninsulaSportsmen’sAlliance,UpperPeninsulaWhitetailsAssociation,U.P.Whitetailsof Marquette County, the Michigan Bear Hunters Association, the Michigan Trappersand Predator Callers Association, the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, the Michiganchapters of Safari Club International, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, MichiganBow Hunters, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Anglers Association and numerous local conservation organizations fromaroundthestate.

Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management, P.O. Box 11082, Lansing, MI 48901

http://www.mucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CPWM-Fact-Sheet-2.png

DearMetroWestMembers,

The MUCC coalition launched events over the past month in the Upper Peninsula and Oakland, Macomb,WashtenawCounties,andallacrossthestateaskingsportsmentolearnaboutthecitizeninitiativeandtakehomepetitionstocirculateforsignatures.

The citizen initiative, 1) protects the Natural Resources Commission's ability to name game species and issue�isheriesordersusingsoundscience,2)providefree licensesforactivemilitarymembers,and3)appropriatesfundingforrapidresponsetocontrolaquaticinvasivespecieslikeAsiancarp.

Weneedtocollectabout300,000signaturestoplacethelawbeforetheLegislatureandconvincethemthatthepeopleofMichigansupportit.Anti-Angler – Hunter ledbytheHumaneSocietyofthe United States are collecting signatures to attack hunting, �ishing and trapping rights;

we'recollectingsignaturestoprotectthem!SUPPORT US and SIGN TODAYSUPPORT US and SIGN TODAYSUPPORT US and SIGN TODAY,

SeeJohn Wight, Director - MUCC State Representative


Election Results for 2014Election Results for 2014Election Results for 2014Election Results for 2014 Lenard Pietila,MetroWestElectionChairman

*Note:RogerwasthealternateandisnowreplacementDirectorwithMarkDavisvacatinghisDirectorpositionwithtwoyearsremainingonhisterm.

Directors Continuing for 2014

President Mark Davis

Vice-President Larry Tabaka

Secretary Jerry Hesch

Treasurer Carmen Zirles

Director - 3 Yr. Brad Allan

Director - 3 Yr. Evan Clark

Director - 3 Yr. Roger Hinchcliff *

Membership Secretary Henry Nabors

Director - MSSFA State Rep Eric Braden

Director-3Yr. MattLubaway

Director-3Yr. MarkPlatt

Director-3Yr. HermanChristoph

Director-MUCCStateRep JohnWright

2014 RIVER FISHING TOURNAMENT AT THE FARM

TheRiverFishingOutingattheFarmwillbeFriday January 17th thru Sunday January 19th."TheFarm"istheclubhouseofTHEGREATLAKESSPORTMANCLUBourhostfortheweekend.“TheFarm”islocatedinCopemish,MichigannorthofManistee.Saturdaywillbethetournamentday.

FromtheFarmwebranchoutto�ish.Suggestionsforplacesto�isharetheManistee,Platte,BearCreek,BetsieRiverOrice�ishonPortageLake,ManisteeLake,orCrystalLake.

Afterthedayof�ishingwereturntotheFarmtoenjoyfullcoursesteakdinner.Tokeepthecostdownwedidnothireacookordishwashersoweallhelpoutinpre-paringthemealsandcleaningup.

Thecostforthiseventis$60.00cashthatincludesyourlodgingandfood,threemealsaday!Ifyouwouldliketoattended,Iwillbeonlytakingsign-upsattheTuesdayJanuary7thgeneralmembershipmeeting.AtthemeetingIwillhaveinformationandmapsabouttheeventforthoughtsattending.WehavealimitedattheFarmtothe�irst20memberswhopaidincash.Thisdoesn’tmeanyoucan’tattendifwe�illtheFarmthereisplentyofotherlodginginthearea.

Ifyouhaveanyquestionpleasefeelfreetocontactmeanytime:Phil Bustos,YourStream&RiverChairman,Cell:313670-2309,E-mail:[email protected]


MSSFA State Board Meeting 8/14/2013 Notes TherewasalotoftalkaboutLakeHuronandwhatisbeingdonetoimprovethe�ishery.Withthedisap-pearance of Alewives, the Cisco or the Lake Herring will be the bait �ish of choice. The Jordan RiverHatcherywillreceivefundstoexpandandraiseHerringforHuronandErie.Itishopedthatalongwithincreased stocking of Atlantic Salmon in Thunder Bay, Oscoda and Lexington, an offshore �ishery willtaketheplaceofthedepletedKingSalmonstockswhichdependonAlewives.Theseprojectsalsopointto the need for a new research vessel for the DNR in Lake Huron. The boat they are using now is 68yearsoldandpast itsprime.AlsoinLakeHuronnewsisthereportthatCanadaisplanninganuclearstoragefacilitynearKincardine,ONapproximatelyonemilefromLakeHuron.TherewillbeadetailedreportonthisintheJanuaryMSSFApapertheGreatLakesSportFishingNews.AtourJanuaryMetroWestmeeting,thespeakerwillbeJimJohnsonoftheDNRoutofAlpenaandhewillnodoubthavemoredetailsontheseandotheritemsconcerningLakeHuron-planonbeingthere.With the uncertainty of Lake Michigan future Salmon catches, it would be great if Metro West couldschedulemoretournamentsalongLakeHuronasweusedtodo.Theportsinthethumbwereclosetousandthathelpswiththepriceoffuelforboatsandtrucks.MSSFAExecutiveDirectorDennisEadereportedontheLakeMichiganCitizensFishAdvisoryCommit-tee fromOctober21 inGrandHaven. Thecatchreportswere in linewithwhatourmembersexperi-encedthissummerandfall.NumbersofKingsweredown,butbigger�ish.MoreCohoandLakersandmoreblowdays.Wheretherewerebait�ish,therewereKings,buttherewerevastareasofthelakeab-sentofanybait�ish.The2013Alewifeclasswasone-thirdofitsexpectedsizesotherewillprobablybeadropinKingnumbersby2015.Therewere71masteranglersforKingSalmonthisyearcomparedtozeroin2012.Readthecompletereportonpage5ofNov.-Dec.GreatLakesSportFishingNews.ThetribalnetsoffWhitehallwerenotremovedintimeandwill“winter”inLakeMichiganandcanbeexpectedtobreakupand�loataboutmakingpotentialhazards.ThiswasmylastmeetingastheMetroWestStateDirectortoMSSFAafternineyears.Ournewdirector,EricBraden,attendedwithmeandgotachancetoseethegoingsoninLansing. IwanttothankEricforsteppingupandgivingmeabreak. If his MSSFA reports are like his minutes as secretary, he will keep uswellinformed.SolongandseeyouattheJanuarymembershipmeeting.LenardPietila,MetroWestStateDirectortoMSSFA

PleasesubmitallcontributionsfortheFebruarynewsletterby:

January 23, 2014

Doyouhaveanannouncement,information,orstory,forclubmembers?

Contact:Matt Lubaway, Editor at(248)[email protected]


Metro West Chapter, MSSFA

Board Meeting Minutes: 11/12/13

Attendees: ClydeSchoen,JimRobertson,HenryNabors,LenardPietila,JohnWright,MarkDavis,JimDrews,MattLubaway,EvanClark,MarkPlatt,EricBraden.

Absent: CarmenZirles(Excused),HermannChristoph(Excused).

Guest: RogerHinchcliff,LarryTabaka,BradAllan,KeithHooper

President, Clyde Schoen: Clydecalledthemeetingtoorderat7:01PMandaskedforapprovaloftheOctoberBoardMeet-ingMinutes[Handoutsubmitted]:EricBradenmentiontwospellingerrorsandtwopunctuationrevisions.MarkDavismadeamotiontoaccepttheOctoberMeetingMinutes,asrevised.HenryNabors2nd.Vote:Ayes:10,Nays:0.

Vice President, Jim Robertson: GeneralMeetingSpeakers:JimreportedthatJimJohnsonoftheMDNRLakeHuronRe-searchFacilityislinedupforJanuary.Donations:JimmentionedthataThankYoutoMWSwasreceivedfromMUCCregard-ingtheTracksMagazinedonationinhonorofArtDitmar.MSSFAsentaThankYoufortheTribalDefensefunddonation.ThankyouswerealsoreceivedfromLakeSuperiorStateUniversityandLanceValentineofWalleye101.

Secretary, Eric Braden: RecordedtheNovember2013Minutes.

Treasurer, Carmen Zirles (Absent): ClydeSchoenindicatedthathehadreceivedtheOctoberTreasuresReportfromCar-menZirles[NoHandoutsubmitted].Clydethenpresentedthemonthlybalances.[CarmenZirlessubmittedtheOctoberTreasuresreporttotheBoardviaE-Mail,thefollowingday].

Directors Reports: Refer to Organizational Chart.

Membership, Henry Nabors:MembershipandAttendanceReport[Handoutsubmitted].HenryreportedthatMembershipispresentlyat188fortheyear.TherehavebeennonewmembersforNovembertodate.Nooldmembersreturned&threemembershavedroppedthismonth.GeneralMeetingattendanceisat719.Therehavebeen28Tournament/Outingsin2013,withatotalof992attendees.Totalattendanceofalleventsisat2177todate.NewMemberChallengeContest:Nothingnewtoreport.Captain&CrewoftheYear:Nothingnewtoreport.2014Calendar:HenryindicatedthataChairpersonisneededfortheMarchSpringBoatShow.HenryaddedthataCo-ChairisbeingcontactedfortheErieauJuly12thTournament.

MSSFA Rep, Lenard Pietila: MSSFA-Report:LenardreportedthattherewasdiscussionatthelastMSSFAmeetingaroundreducingthenumberofshowpapersavailableforhandoutattheupcoming2014FishingShows.AfterabriefdiscussionitwasagreedforMetro-Westtomaintaintheirpastallocationof2,000copies.Lenardmentionedotherchaptersareconsider-ingraisingtheirmembershipdues.LenardaskedHenryNaborsifMWShadanynegativereactionstopastincreases.Henryindicatedthattherewereafewcomments,butnonoticeableassociateddropinparticipation.LenardaddedthatDennisEade&KenMerkelwillbeinattendanceattheMWSJanuaryMembershipmeeting.MichiganSeagrantwillbeholdingaLakeHuron�isheriesupdateseminaron4/19/14.“ElectionsReport”:LenardreportedtheelectionresultsfromtheNovemberGeneralMembershipMeeting:President:MarkDavis,VicePresident:LarryTabaka,Treasurer:CarmenZirles,Secretary:JerryHesch,3Yr.Directors:EvanClark,BradAllenandRogerHinchcliffasanalternate,MembershipDirector:HenryNa-bors,MSSFADirector:EricBraden.

MUCC Rep, John Wright: MUCCReport:JohnreportedthatAmyTrotterinvitedMattLubaway&GaryTownstoattendalivetapingofaPBStelevisionshowinWixomassociatedwithFreshWaterinagriculture.MattandGaryattendedandsubmittedanumberofquestionsaroundincreased�ieldtilingthatwouldleadtoincreasedphosphorousloading.MattLubawayreport-edOhioistargetinga40%andWisconsina35%reductioninPhosphates,startingin2014.MattaddedthatWisconsinhashadsuccesswithsmallbiocontainment�ieldtestsites.

Mark Davis: StreamCommittee:Markhandedoutthe2014Rivereventsscheduleforreview.MarkthenmentionedthattherewillbeaRiverMeeting,todiscusstheRiverrulesfor2014,onTuesday1/7/14,at5:30PM.ThemeetingwillbeheldatO’Malley’sBar&Grill(LocatednexttotheLivoniaSr.Center).Markthenreportedontheunof�icial2013“RiverAngleroftheyear”results:1st:RogerHinchcliff,2nd:DaveNovelliandtherewasathree-waytiefor5th:AdamTrenz,FabianSepulveda&MarkDavis.

Jim Drews: ChristmasParty:JimreportedthatKeithHooperwillhandlethesupplies.DaveZawackiwillsupplytheHams.TheSignupsheetstodatehave(72)Adultsand(15)Kidstobeinattendance.(16)Membershavesignedupforsetupand(14)forclean-up.JimandBonnieRobertsonwilltakecareofthepresents.ClydeSchoenwillruntheLureTree.KeithHooperprovidedaChristmasPartysupplylisthandoutandgaveabriefreviewoftheitemsonhandvs.yettopurchase.Keithaddedthatin2012thereweranoutwith200piecesofchickenandrecommended250piecesforthisyear.150’oftableclothwill

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bepurchased.MattLubawayhastwopartialrolesoftableclothandwilldonateforuseattheParty.JimRobertsonwillcoor-dinatewithKeiththepick-upofthecoolersfromstorage.JohnWrightwillloantwoofhiscoolers.EvanClarkhasanextracoffeepottodonatetotheChristmasparty.

Matt Lubaway: Newsletter:Nothingnewtoreport.Advertising:Nothingnewtoreport.SalmonInTheClassroom:Thesalm-oneggswillbedeliveredthisFriday.

Evan Clark:MWSWearable’s:Evanmentionedthatthereisnoinventoryreportforthismonth.CoffeeCups:Evanreportedthatthereare173cupsleft.58weresoldatthe11/5/13GeneralMembershipmeeting.EvanwillbesellingthecupsattheupcomingChristmasparty.MartyDrumistopickupacaseof50.Evanaddedthat50cupswillbeheldoutfornewmembersignups.Thereshouldbe30to40leftaftertheShows.Areorderwillbeevaluatedaroundtheendof1Q14.

Mark Platt:Tournaments:Markindicatedthat“they’redone”.

Hermann Christoph (Absent): FishingMachineandEquipment:[Noreportsubmitted].

Old Business: 1)NonewBusinesstodiscuss.

New Business: 1)MarkDavismentionedthatDennisEaderequestedMetro-WestsubmitanarticlefortheMSSFAShowpa-per.ThesubmittaldeadlineistheendofNovember.2)LarryTabakasubmittedahandoutforpossibleCaptain&Crewper-sonoftheyear,pointstructurechanges.Larryproposedtheadditionofa“ClubMemberoftheyear”awardandbrie�lyre-viewedtheassociatedpointstructure.Larrythenoutlinedtheproposednextstepsforreviewandcomment.RogerHinchcliffindicatedthathebelongstoseveralother�ishingclubsandtheyeachhavea“Memberoftheyear”award.Nominationsaremadeandamembershipvoteisheld.HenryNaborsaddedthatMWShasa“PresidentsAward”thatisbasedonthediscretionoftheClubPresident.MarkPlattindicatedthatPhilBustoshasmentionedinthepastthatMid-MichiganonlyhasaBigFishCompetitionatclubTournaments.Thereareno1st,2nd,or3rdplaces.Theydon’twanttodealwiththecompetition.HenryNaborssubmittedtwohandouts.The�irstwasasummaryofthe2011CaptainandCrewoftheyearcontest,rulechangeresults.Thesecondwasa2012COYContestsummaryofthecontesthistoryandrules.Henrymentionedthat,asindicatedinthehandouts,adetailedreviewofthecontestrulesandvotebytheMWSmemberswasheld,inlinewiththeClubbylaws.Henrythenaddedthatmaybethereshouldbeasetrulesreviewcycle,ofsayeverythreeyears.

Good of the Club:DecemberNewsletterDeadlineNovember15,2013

Meeting adjourned:ClydeSchoenentertainedamotiontoadjournthemeetingat8:33PM,Accepted:MarkDavis,HenryNabors2nd,MotionCarried.

Respectfullysubmitted,Eric Braden, MWS Secretary

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Cooler Raf+le was Another Success Metro-WestSteelheadersMembersFamilyandFriends.

Thanksforallofyoursupportforthe2013CoolerRaf�le.Weraised$1,770.54fortheMUUCCampforkids.Iwouldliketothank all of you for your support. Thank each and every one of you for your hard work anddedication.Toeveryonewhoboughtandsoldtickets,withoutyourhelpIwouldnotbeabletohaveasuccessfulCoolerRaf-�le.

The Hundred Dollars Ticket Club Members this year were Karen Westphal, Jeff Bustos, ClydeSchoen,MarkDavis,AdamTrentz,DaveNovelli,LarryTabaka,JeffZyckandBobOleary.CONGRAT-ULATIONS!IpersonallywouldliketothankKarenWestphalforherhardworkanddedication.SheisMWSbigticketselleroftheyearwith$408.00ticketssold.

ThankstoLaurieLewallenfordoingsuchaGreatJobinPuttingthecoolerstogetherfortheChrist-masParty.ThebigwinnersoftheCoolerswereJessicaMedallis,MattMcKenzie,andMWSmemberDickHartrick.ManyCongratstoallofyou......

Mark and Laurie Lewallen,CoolerRaf�leChairpersons

Once Again our club Christmas Party was a great success. Dominic Liparoto said grace and dinner began.

Special thanks to Jim Drew for heading up our dinner arrangements.

Also a special thank you to Santa for stopping in and visiting with the children. A gift for each of the children was

provided and a special thank you to Bonnie Robertson and her sister Karen for all your hard work with shopping,

wrapping and being terrific Santa’s helpers. There’s no question, the party would not have been the same without

your help.

The cooler raffle was also a great success. We once again sold several thousand tickets which will help a great deal

with club objectives for donations and sending kids to MUCC camp in 2014. Mark and Laurie Lewallen were unbelievable again

this year, and a big thank you to both of you for all the work you did.

The lure tree drawing this year was won by Eric Braden. There were many lures on the tree, and I thank everyone for their dona-

tions. I know some are going to work very well this year on the tournament trail.

The coveted Captain of the Year Award was presented to Dave Zawacki. Congratulations Dave, a job well done. The next big

award, Crew Person of the Year was presented to Tom Hesch. Way to go Tom. The River Angler of the Year Roger Hinchcliff. Out-

standing job Roger, congratulations.

Karen Westphal presented the awards for the big fish contest to the five categories we recognize. The big fish of the year went to

Adam Trenz for his 31.25 pound King Salmon. Congratulations Adam, you sure showed us how to catch the big-one.

Four additional awards were presented to cap off the year. The special 2013 Presidents Award was presented to Phil Bustos and Jeff

Bustos. Congratulations Phil and Jeff, your contribution to our club is outstanding, and I want to thank you for your service. The

third award was presented to Lenard Pietila. Lenard’s contribution to our club for the past 15 years is unparalleled. Our club is what

it is today because of the unselfish work and attitude Lenard brings with him on behalf of all our club activities. Thank You Lenard,

Congratulations. A fourth Member Service Award was presented to Carmen Zirles, for his outstanding contribution to our club as

treasurer for many years. Thank You, Carmen.

I again hope everyone had a good time at our party and look forward to your participation in the coming year.

Happy New Year - Sincerely, Clyde Schoen


Member Service

Award Presentedto

Carmen Zirles

In recognition of your years

of service as MWS Treasurer

and active participant in club activities

Special

Recognition Presentedby

VPJimRobertson

to

Captain Clyde

Schoen In recognition and apprecia-

tion for your commitment to

excellence in performance

of your duties as

Club President 2011, 2012, 2013


2013 Members of the Year

Phil Bustos and Jeff Bustos In recognition of your years of exceptional service

and participation in club events.

Outstanding Member

Award Presentedto

Lenard Pietila 15 years of Service

In recognition of your tireless commit-

ment and valued leadership as Club

President, Member of the Board, MSSFA

Club Representative, and all around out-

standing member of M.W.S


2014 Metro West & MSSFA Membership

Challenge Contest Status Report

Twentysixmemberssponsored50newmembersin2014!Therearetwowaysthesponsorscouldwinprizes-oneattheClublevelandoneattheMSSFAStatelevel!Fourprizeswereawardedthisyear

MWS Club winner: Mark Davis wontheMetroWest�irstplaceprizeofaMSSFA/MWMember-ship($40)bysponsoring�ivenewmembers.SecondandThirdplaceawardswillbedeterminedbyadraw-ingattheJanuaryBoardmeeting;eachnewmembersponsoredincreas-

esthechancestowinthedrawingsforthe2ndplaceaward(yellowgroup)-aMSSFAMembership($25)andthe3rdplaceaward(yellowandgreen)-aMWMember-ship($15).Each sponsor willbeintheMSSFAdrawinginJanuary;MetroWestwillhave�iftychancestowinattheStateLev-el.

2014 Metro West & MSSFA Membership Challenge

The Membership Challenge for 2014 is off and running! TheUltimateFishingShowinNoviwillbeour�irstchancetotalktoMichigananglersaboutourClub. See Show

Chairman Eric Braden about workingtheshowandtalktovisitorsaboutwhytheyshouldbeamemberofMW.Youwillbeprovidedwithtalkingpointsandgiveideasonhowtogettheconversationstartedwiththeshowattendees.

WeanticipatealotofvisitorsattheJan.andFeb.GeneralMeetings-andlotsofnewmembersjoiningatthosetimes.Talk to visitors atthemeetingsandbecome a sponsor

ofanewmember.HelptheclubgrowANDgetachancetowinoneoftheprizes.Thesamecontestruleswillbeinaffectasusedinthe2013.SeeHenryNaborstolearnmoreabouthowtoparticipateinthecontestifyouhavequestions!

Metro West now has 192 members!

All are eligible to participate in the challenge!

Sponsor No. of New

Members

Davis, Mark 5.0

Nabors, Henry 4.5

Schoen, Clyde 4.5

Christoph, Chris 4.0

Platt, Mark 3.0

Robertson, Jim 3.0

Clark, Evan 2.0

Frazee, Gale 2.0

Hart, John 2.0

Lubaway, Matt 2.0

Makowski, Scott 2.0

Sponsor No. of New

Members

Bustos, Phil 1.5

Thomas, Bob 1.5

Drum, Marty 1.0

Novelli, Dave 1.0

Parlett, Roger 1.0

Pietila, Lenard 1.0

Rossetti, Remo 1.0

Shepard, Bob 1.0

Stretton, Kip 1.0

Tabaka, Larry 1.0

Wright, John 1.0

Zyck, Jeff 1.0

Gable, Mike 1.0

Gagnon, Bill 1.0

Lawson, Jack 1.0


Judson Center Kids MUCC CAMP Re+lections Sierra(11):“Thankyouforsponsoringme.Iloveswimminghereandar-cheryandlettingmeshoot22guns.ThanksYou,LoveSierra”

Demetrius(13):“Thankyouforeverythingyouhavedoneforme.YouguysarethebestpeopleintheworldandIhadthebestweekofmylifeandwesangoneofmyfavoritesongs.WesangtheOreocookiessongandtheyhadthebestfoodintheworld.IhopethatIcancomeherenextyear.ThisismybestyearandIgottoshootari�le.ThatwasthebestgunintheworldandIknowthatmyfriendslikeditjustlikeIdo.”

Rose(14):“Iwanttosaythankyouforsponsoringme.Ireallyhadalotoffunatcamp.Imetsomenewfriends.Ialsolearnedhowtohuntsafely.Moreimportantly,Ilearnedhowtostaystrongandtobelieveinmyself.ThiswayifIdo,anythingispossible.Wewentonahikebutgotlostsowehadtoturnaroundafterthreemiles,Butwhenwecamebacktothecampwesleptintentsandhada�irearoundthe�ire.Wetoldscarystoriesandatesmores.Thenextmorningwewentkayaking;itwasfunbutIgotalittlewetbutitwasok.Iwentswimmingandfelt�ishtouchme.Iwasalittlefreakedout.ThanksYouforsponsoringme!”

Savannah(7):“Thankyouforpayingtoletmegotothiscamp.AlsoIhavemadesomanyfriendsandIamhavingsomuchfun.AndIhavelearnedsomuchaboutsurvivinginthewoods.AndIhavelearnedwhatplantstoeatandnottoeat.Alsothesec-ondnightwewentona11.5milehikeanditwasfun.AlsotomorrowwearegoingtothenighropesandIhopeitisfun.”

Shelby(9):“Ilikedswimming.Ilovedthecounselors.IthinkthatMelBrookeispretty.IwasinTyler’sgroupanditisfun.”

Joshua(16):“ThankYousomuchforsponsoringus.Ihadablast,IgottoshootanAR(airgun)andgotmyhuntersafetycer-ti�icate.Ithasbeenreallyfun.Theymakereallygoodfood.Thanksyousomuch!Theyhavebeenreallygoodtous.ThereisanewcouncilornamedSam.Sheissoawesome.ThereisalsoColtonandBrooke.”

Desmond(15):“ThankYouforsponsoringme.Ireallyappreciateeverything.IhadfunshootingagunandIjustfoundoutthatIcanshootabowandarrow.IhitafakedeerfourtimeintheneckandhitthebullseyewithanAR15.Ihadsomuchfun!”(Pictureoflakeandaboat.)

Metro West sponsored four Judson Center For-ster Care Children to MUCC camp this year. Two MWS members and a MWS/Judson friend spon-sored three additional chil-dren. “The Reflections” were written at camp.

Thanks you Metro West for you sup-port of the Judson Center children. MW

have been sponsors for over 15 years. Submitted by Henry Nabors, MWS/Judson Coordinator


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You! Sign up to volunteer for the make new

friends

at the

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For Sale, 60 Hp Johnson Outboard with Boat & Trailer Best Offer Motor, 60 Hp Johnson Outboard e/w Remote controls, New water pump ($250), Rebuilt Carburetor ($450), very good propeller Boat, 16 Ft Silverline, New Lights ($50), New Bulge Pump ($60) Trailer, Pamco, Tilt, Good Tires, New Axel & Bearings & Hubs ($200) For response Call John 313-255-0099

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IwillhaveticketsattheJanuarymeeting.Pleaseplantoattendthisimportantfundraisingevent!!Weonlyhave2fundrais-ersperyear,sopleasesupportyourclubandcomeoutforagreatnightoflaughs.21andover,casualattire,showrunsuntil

about9:45.Therestauranthasverygoodfoodifyouwanttohavedinnerbeforetheshow.Thankyou,

forseatingorreservationscall:KarenWestphalKarenWestphalKarenWestphalKarenWestphalC313D535-1445

FOR SALE 40 Acres Hunting Land (I75 exit 244 N Higgins Lake Between Roscommon and Grayling). This property is surrounded by state land, there are marked snowmobile trails. This property is class 401 residential. $98,000 call Ty 586-247-9473 home or 810-923-0280 cell

”IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG””IT PAYS TO BELONG”

Business / City Discount / Web Site / Contact Art Van Furniture Statewide

See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

Batteries Plus Statewide


Big Papa Sport Fishing 50642 Oregon Novi, 48374

10% except down riggers and rod holders Big Papa Sport Fishing http://local.yahoo.com/info-27493394-big-papa-sport-fishing-novi?csz=Novi%2C+MI

Boat U. S. Insurance Statewide

$12.50 Membership Due. Use membership # GA83723B

Cutco - Independent Authorized Distributor Statewide

10 - 30% to All Steelheader Members

www.cutcojeff.com

Dunham's Sports Statewide


Firestone Metro-25 Livonia & Taylor

$20.00 off on $200.00 + service. www.metro25firestone.com

Fish With Jim Outfitters Ohio Steelhead Guide

Michigan Steelheaders Discount $50.00 off the total trip price Phone 248-252-1277 www.fishwithjimoutfitters.com

Gander Mountain Local

Gander Bucks $10.00 off $50.00 purchases

Gordon Food Service Statewide

Save 5% on your purchases at the cash register. (Just tell the clerk you are a Metro-West Steelheader Member) www.GFS.com

K & M Marine, Inc

14990 Telegraph Road, Redford, MI 48239

10% off on all merchandise except sale items - Includes engine or trailer parts and labor cost. www.kandmmarine.com

MC Sports

Major Locations See MSSFA “It Pays to Belong List “

METRO WEST STEELHEADERS

Livonia

Free: 1) July Family Picnic; 2) Kids Fishing Outing/ Picnic/ Prizes; 3) Chance to win week at MUCC Camp for family member; 4) Luna Pier Picnic; 5) Family Christmas Party/Kid gifts w Santa; 6) Monthly Newsletter; 7) Great Lakes Sports Fishing Newspaper - Monthly Contact Henry Nabors - [email protected]

MSSFA “It Pays to Belong” Statewide

http://www.michigansteelheaders.org/stpays_to_belong_image/pays_to_belong.pdf

MUCC Membership Statewide

Free if a METRO WEST STEELHEADER, May 1 each year. See MSSFA Pays to belong List www.michigansteelheaders.org

Richfield RV Statewide


River Raisin Marina & Campground 2502 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe, MI 48161

Buy One Get One Free Includes campsite, dock and launch. Call for availability 313 575 4367. See the add in MWS Newsletter

RX Optical Statewide


Slamco, Inc. “Slammer Tip-Up” Internet Sales

10 % Discount www.slammertipup.com

If you know of a location that gives a discount to Steelheaders, please let Bill King know - 248 345 3502 or [email protected]. If you have a business that might, contact Bill on how to proceed with getting the business involved.

Berk+ield & Co Ltd, StatewideMatthew Lubaway Phone:(248)682-0044Cell:(248)790-0386

All METRO WEST STEELHEADERS, MSSFA and MUCC members and all club affiliates. 5% discount up to 25% discounts on Automobile, Home-owners insurance policies. Increased SPORTS EQUIPMENT endorsements, available. Other coverages include Boat, Recreation Vehicle, and Umbrella poli-

cies. [email protected]

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I love Financial Planning almost as much as fishing.

Cell. 248-563-7026

Mark A Davis

Chartered Financial Consultant Chartered Life Underwriter Certified Fund Specialist Certified Income Specialist Certified Annuity Specialist

Securities offered through Dalton Strategic Investment Services, Inc., Knightstown, IN 765-445-7000

Investment Advice through the Haas Center for Financial Gerontology, LLC.

Registered Investment Advisor

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President:

Mark Davis

(248) 563-7026

Vice President:

Larry Tabaka

(313) 215-8979

Treasurer:

Carmen Zirles

(734) 424-2559

Secretary:

Jerry Hesch

(810) 231-9086

Editor:MattLubaway(248)790-0386

Current MWS Newsletter Circulation: 1,600

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P.O. Box 51486P.O. Box 51486P.O. Box 51486P.O. Box 51486

Livonia, MI 48151Livonia, MI 48151Livonia, MI 48151Livonia, MI 48151

HAPPYNEWYEAR!

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