July 20th Regular Meeting:  Larry Hartwick & Greg MacPhee from Offshore Tackle demonstrate how they were able to win the Canadian Salmon Tournament in Lake Ontario.  They used Cut Bait for all their catches and showed the club how to rig and fish cut bait.  They also showed a video of the fishing tournament and lots of 20 pounders being caught.

September 15th Regular Meeting:  Marc Gadden from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission talks about the invasive species being brought into the Great Lakes by the shipping industry.  Marc said there are three Bills now in the House and Senate that would stop the ballast water dumping by the freighters.  Everyone can help by contacting their House Rep. or Senator.  Marc also talked about the electric wires on the Chicago Rivers to stop the Asian Carp from getting into Lake Michigan.  Marc said the Lamprey population was under control in Lake Huron due to the hard work of the Fisheries Commission and the help of the Steelheaders.  Marc always does an excellent job with his presentations.  Don't miss him the next time he is here

October 2005 Regular Meeting: Brad Barnes of G & B Canvas tells our members about all the new materials and techniques used in the boat canvas business today.  Brad also passed out samples of all the new materials.  He also explained all the proper care cleaning and protective coating available.