TEAM FISH EYE. Page 10 Finished 2nd behind Salty Dog. Photo; Eric Braden

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1 June 2012 TEAM FISH EYE Page 10 Finished 2nd behind Salty Dog. Photo; Eric Braden The Prez Sez, 2 June Speaker, 3 Upcoming Events, 3-5 Reports, 6-10 MWS Minutes, CONTENTS Membership Report, 14 Classi ieds, 13 Pays to Belong, Sponsors, 16 19

2 2 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Hello All, Who s on first? Or better yet, who s in first? First place that is. The big fishing season is in full swing and I hope everyone is getting out on the water as much as possible. So far spring has been shaping up pretty well, as far as weather goes. As you know from our club calendar, we have a lot of activities planned for the summer season. I once again want to encourage everyone to take part in as many events as your time will permit. One of our biggest summer events is the Kids Outing at Kensington Metro Park, June 9 th. This event always proves to be a great time for everyone who attends, from the kids, to their parents, and our club members who help in the show. Please step-up and give Jim Robertson a hand, so this year s event will be as great as ever. June is packed full of walleye fishing events for the club, so don t be left on shore wishing you were there. Get the word out that you need crew or that you are available to crew; there is always someone looking. Don t forget, July is one of our biggest activity months of the summer. We are having our club summer picnic as our July membership meeting this year, in the backyard of Jim and Bonnie Robertson, on July 10 th. This is a family picnic and Jim has room for the entire club, so once again, let s party. I also want to remind everyone that a memorial service is planned for our fallen fishing buddies following the June 16 th walleye tournament on Lake Erie. Your support and attendance will be appreciated. We will have more information at the June 5 th membership meeting. I know Henry Nabors is going to have an outstanding presentation at the June meeting, to entice everyone to get involved with our Erieau Canada tournaments in July. If you have not yet fished Erieau, you re in for a big treat. I ve told you before, for other events, and I will tell you again, don t miss it. Erieau is like no other place or event; plan ahead and get your reservations in early for this event. I have been informed that you can apply for your Canadian fishing license on line, and by doing so, you will save yourself a great deal of time and aggravation. As always, get involved, pitch in, volunteer, let people know if you are available to crew, or if you have room on your boat for additional crew. Enjoy your club. See you on the water. Fish On Clyde Schoen Your President The Prez Sez

3 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 3 Erieau, Canada Steelhead Fishing 7/18/2007 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS JUNE 5, 2012 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Fishing on Lake Erie 50 miles East of Windsor With Captain Henry Nabors The Alternative 22 Fourwinns 225 7/18/2008 June 5th General Meeting Speaker: 2011 Captain of the Year Henry Nabors Come and learn about fishing for steelhead on Lake Erie in Erieau, Canada. Get your questions answered about when, where and how to fish this outstanding fishery so close to home!! 7/17/2007 7/23/2005 7/16/2004 7/17/2004 7/31/2003 8/28/2003 This will be a great opportunity for new members and guest that have never fished for steelhead trout on Lake Erie to learn from other Metro West Members about their experiences at Erieau and Wheatly, Canada. In addition to the formal presentation, there will be time to talk to captains and crew members that have spent many successful hours catching steelhead and walleye on Lake Erie from these Canadian ports. It is easy to get there for a day trip, a weekend or to spend a week. It s loads of fun watching these silver fish do tail dances on the water so close to home! There are two MWS Tournaments at Erieau - July 12th and July 14th; get ready to have a blast! 2011 Erieau Success Conservation Pledge I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of my country; its air, soil, and minerals; its forests, waters and wildlife. Michigan United Conservation Clubs Metro West Steelheaders Please submit all contributions for the July newsletter by: June 20, 2012 Do you have an announcement, information, or story, for club members? Contact: Matt Lubaway, Editor at (248) or mattman353@comcast.net

4 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 4 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS KIDS FISHING OUTING KENSINGTON METRO PARK Date: SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012 Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Show: 11:00 am Hands on critter show Check them out at Lunch: 12:00pm FISHING GEAR FOR KIDS KIDS FISHING LICENSE BAIT, Walt s Crawlers WILDLIFE SHOW LUNCH Directions: TAKE I-96 TO EXIT 153 KENT LAKE ROAD. TURN EAST TO ENTER KENSINGTON METRO PARK. WE WILL BE AT THE SHORE FISHING AREA ABOUT ONE AND A HALF MILES AFTER THE PARK ENTRANCE. LOOK FOR THE MET- RO WEST BANNER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SHORE FISHING AREA ON THE LEFT. PLEASE ADVISE HOW MANY KIDS AND ADULTS WILL BE IN YOUR PARTY. Contact: JIM ROBERTSON, Jimerpi04@comcast.net

5 Bob Shepard Metro West Tournament Chairman METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 5 Region III Walleye Walleye Tournament - June 2nd & 3rd Metro West - Get out your Reef Runners, Hot n Tots, Crawler Harnesses, Bottom Bouncers, Mini-Divers and Small Spoons and lets go have some fun in Luna Pier! Launch and retrieve in Michigan waters, but you can ish Ohio if you wish, just make sure your cooler is in line by 2:00 p.m. No rod limit for Region lll, so a 4 man crew can run 12 rods in Michigan and 8 rods in Ohio. This is still a 2 day tournament with lunch provided both days, be sure to bring a chair and your own drinks as pop/water is NOT provided for this event. Weigh In Jeff Kruszewski has had a travel trailer at Luna Pier in the past, but it is not there this year. He is contacting Luna Pier for us and we anticipate that the weigh-in and lunch will be in the same area again this year, which is at the back near the boat launch, across the small ield where parking is abundant. Those launching from other launches will be able to tie up For the weigh-in and lunch, but it is a pretty good haul for a cooler with-out wheels, so leave time to be in line at 2PM! Weather and rain permitting. Club waiver. Please make sure it is illed out before going ishing on Saturday, leave in your vehicle per club rules and If your vehicle is not parked at Luna Pier, ill out 2 please. Region III tournament rules accompany this letter. Luna Pier Harbor Club, S. Harold Dr. Luna Pier, Michigan Dock space is available. Party Store, Bait shop and Fish Cleaning Station. Port Chairman Bob Shepard or id best: bshepard176345mi@comcast.net to sign up for the Tournament. Single Fly Tournament One River One Fly and One Great Cause Pre-Party at Jolly Pumpkin Brewery and Cafe Friday June 15, 2012 at 5:30pm 311 S. Main St Ann Arbor Single Fly Tournament Schutlz Out itters Saturday June 16, 2012 at 10am 4 E. Cross St Ypsilanti Registration is limited and ends on June 13, 2012 $50 Tournament only $60 Tournament and one year membership to HRWC $70 Tournament and Pre-Party at Jolly Pumpkin $80 Tournament, HRWC membership and Jolly Pumpkin Pre-Party Registration for Pre-Party and Tournament HERE Emily Provonsha Summer Recreation Huron River Watershed Council 1100 N. Main Street Ann Arbor, MI recreation@hrwc.org (419)

6 6 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Detroit River Walleye Tournament Report April 21st Photos by Phil Bustos I took some pictures at this years Detroit River Walleye Tournament. I have not seen any picture from this event. I think the irst place winners were some new members.

7 7 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Metro West Benton Harbor / St. Joe Salmon Tournament May 19, 2012 By Chris Thompson Photo taken 1 week earlier due to lack of camera The weather was somewhere between amazing and too nice. The previous years the tournament was held earlier and the weather looked like an episode of the Deadliest Catch. So we elected to hold this a little later this year; GREAT CALL. The waves were 1 or less for all weekend. There was a light breeze at the picnic to help keep us cool. A couple members showed up Friday for practice ishing. By Saturday we had 11 boats, but Herman Christoph did not stay around due to boat troubles, so the tournament actually had 10 boats. Here are some fast facts: 78 ish caught Saturday alone, Friday was just as good, Sunday not so 35 people at picnic; including 3 women and 3 BH irst timers 35 ished weighed 259 pounds weighed (only counted the tournament weight not other ish) 11 boats PLACE BOAT CAPTAIN WEIGHT (lbs) POINTS BIG FISH WHO 1 st Jigger Greg Ruggles Greg Ruggles 2 nd Fishin Fools Chris Thompson Cassandra Platt 3rd Fisheye Ted Ringer th Picture This Jim Robertson th Drum Beat Marty Drum th The Menace Dennis Kelley th Stripes Roger Parlett th Fishin Machine Clyde Shoen th Low Pro ile John Wood th Salty Dog Dave Zawacli OTHER ATTENDEES Ken Holloway Cameron Holloway Bob Shepard Matt Mehn Brian Thompson Kim Bidwell Mark Platt Cassandra Platt Eric Braden Cameron Zirles Lenard Pietila Gary Towns Phil Drum Todd Stav Ron Purcel Phil Bustos Jeff Bustos Dave Strunk Joe Walsh Devy Van-Liejenhorst Darryl Schoen Tom Taylor Jared Wood Sue Wood Mile Janiszewski Thanks to all attended. Thanks to the people who helped. And thanks to West Basin, Silver Beach Hotel, Roosters and Marilyn.

8 8 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Fly Fishing - Schultz Out itters Style After he spoke at a recent general meeting, Lance Hinatsu connected with Mike Schultz of Schultz Out itters in Ypsilanti and arranged for a Metro-West group Fly Fishing seminar and demonstration. Although Mike is well known for his Steelhead and Salmon ly ishing guide service throughout Michigan and Ohio, I was impressed with his focus on LOCAL ishing locations and techniques. I know he donated his time to promote his brand new Fly Shop next to the Huron River (4 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198), but I picked up many new ideas along for rational reason for his techniques. I took the lessons learned right out and felt some new success myself on the Huron River near home. I found a great place to fly fish with my wife Renee (See her article below) Matt Lubaway, Editor The evening at Schultz Out itters was a good experience for those looking for an introduction to Fly Fishing. A well informed slide show of the Ohio Steelhead Alley preceded a overview of the articles for sale in the shop and an artful exhibit of a ly ishing demonstration by owner Mike Schultz. If you want to start off on the right foot of equipment, setup and knowledge, you should stop by Mike's shop, to let the professionals optimize your ishing experience. Dominic Liparoto The Flying Bluegill After months of working long hours, Matt and I decided to spend an evening together on the river and headed to a local ishing spot north of Proud Lake in the Huron River. We d been there before< Matt teaching ly ishing casting, but never with any luck with the ish. We live in the lakes area of Oakland County. Surely there s a good ishing hole close to home for busy working folks like us. Once again, a report from and old ly isherman pointed us back to a speci ic turn outside of Proud Lake. We decided to give it a go but I didn t get my hopes up. We picked a beautiful evening and I igured at least I d get a little ly casting practice in and enjoy the warm weather. We tried a spot I hadn t been to before, not with a ly rod anyway. We also decided to try some special lies, handcrafted by Steelheader, John Anderson. To our delight, we started catching ish! Admittedly, this was a irst for me using the custom ly rod Matt made for me last year. In fact, this was the irst ish I d caught since taking up ly ishing. A real thrill, despite how small the ish was, a small rock bass. Then, it started getting even more fun. I soon learned what all folks who ly ish experience. The ish you catch while standing in the river can be very unpredictable. They swim towards you, past you, some will even slip right between your legs. The little guys I was catching were swimming all over the place while I tried to reel them in. I caught some crappie, bass and a pumpkin seed. But the funniest one was the little bluegill who hit my ly right before I pulled back into my next cast he came lying out of the water and almost smacked me in the face. It was hysterical. We caught ten ish between us that evening all catch and release, of course. A nice start to the season for this new ly ishing girl. I can t wait till my schedule opens up again and we can head back to the river. We ve already chosen the spot we want to check out next, just beyond the dam. Renee Lubaway And after may hours of rod building and ly rod casting, we have a new ly isherwoman. Matt Lubaway

9 METRO-WEST; Contributions in Action METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 9 SALMON RELEASE -- Lake Superior State University Aquatic Research Lab Manager Roger Greil, right, chats with Sault, Ont., angler and guide John Giuliani prior to the release of young Atlantic salmon on May 29. The lab released six raceways of Atlantics, approximately 20,000 yearlings, as part of ongoing program to stock the St. Mary s River with the sport ish. Annual releases are done at night when gulls are roosting. This year s batch honored Giuliani for his active support of lab activities. (LSSU photo by John Shibley)

10 10 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS From: Dan Keifer Metro West Member Sent: Friday, May 25, :16 PM Subject: Fishing Report from Yellowstone Hello, Fishermen/Metro West Members, I broke through yesterday on my second trip down to Between the Lakes on the Madison. Caught a nice chunky rainbow, probably 13-14", fumble- ingered the hookset on another. See photo #1114; #1116 shows how the river looked for the afternoon. It was in much better shape than a week ago when it was chocolate from snowmelt. (See ishing report on the blog below.) Yesterday it had a nice stain to it. I started ishing with the lies as recommended at BRF...a brown rubberleg stone w/ an egg dropper. Nothing came to that for more than an hour. So, having graduated from the Van Fossan School of the Red Serendipity, I switched the dropper. Both ish hit the Serendipity. My family thought I was loco to come back into the Park Wed night to camp at Madison Junction with poor weather setting in. Well, this is why I did. The bison shot is on the road in from West Yellowstone that evening. The snow shot is how the Madison at National Park Mountain/Big Bend looked when I got up the next morning. The last photo is how Mt. Haynes looked a couple hours later when some sun was breaking through to melt the new snow. Dan See Dan s Blog about his stay in Yellowstone at Fish Eye Team April 28 Manistee Report Freddy B said Go if you can. and I agreed with him completely. We found the action picking up in close, in 25 to 30 feet of water. We had strong north & east winds Fri & Sat, so we had to duck in tight along the high banks and we heard a report the shelf was cooling off! Friday 4/27: Fish Eye Captain Ted Ringer, Chuck Cambell & I were Skunked, not even a sniff, doing what we thought was the same as the Salty Dog but I Guess not! At the same time the Salty Dog Captain Dave Zawaki, Mike Janaziewski & Steve Manders brought in 9 fish Kings & Browns.Ugh! Saturday Tournament 4/28: Fish Eye: Had a late morning comeback and finished 2nd with overall total catch, behind Salty Dog. It was not an official category, I made it up to make our team feel better! Fish Eye finished 5th in Brown & 6 & 7th in King, 8th in Laker and ended up with 4 Kings, 3 Browns & 1 Laker. The Hot Spot was North of Big Sable Point in 25 FOW. We took fish trolling Slide Divers back 40 with 80 foot of lead-core, DR's 3-5 feet off the bottom, 75' Copper and Size 50 Purple Jets out on boards, back 43' w/ Screw Balls, or Black spoons w/ Green, orange, or Red Tape. Salty Dog: Kicked all butts again! Full cooler..browns, Kings, Lakers.Ugh again!!! Dave took 2nd & Steve Manders 3rd in the Brown division & Steve Manders took 1st in the King division w/ a 17# Gorgeous Fish ( bright purples & silvers). We heard that Salty Dog was 3 for 5 on Kings late yesterday morning while we were on our way home. They were to fish again this morning and then head for home Lucky "Salty Dogs"!! Special Thanks, to Paul & Darci Stewart for hosting another awesome Tourney (Definitely will be back for the Fall Steelie Tourney!). Off to FLA. For Surf & Reef fishing! Eric Braden

11 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 11 Metro West Chapter, MSSFA Board Meeting Minutes: 4/10/12 Attendees: Clyde Schoen, Carmen Zirles, Jim Robertson, Bob Olari, Mark Davis, Jim Drews, Matt Lubaway, Jim Maddux, Mark Platt, Bob Shepard, Eric Braden. Absent: Henry Nabors (Excused), Lenard Pietila (Excused) Guest: Keith Hooper President, Clyde Schoen: Called the meeting to order at 6:59 PM and asked for approval of last month s minutes. After a brief review, it was noted that all comments had been updated as received. Clyde called for a motion to accept the March Meeting Minutes for release to the May Newsletter. Mark Davis accepted, Jim Drews 2nd, Vote: Ayes: 11, Nays: 0 [(1) Member absent for irst vote]. Vice President, Jim Robertson: General Meeting Speakers: Jim will send out the noti ication s soon for the May General Meeting. The main speaker will be Don Miller from the Motor City Muskies. Jim is looking for a lure vendor to attend, as well. Jim is also working on lining up Local Erieau vendors for a presentation at the June Meeting. Jim has Animal Safari lined up for the June 9th Kid s Fish outing. A 400# snake has been a big hit at the past MWS Kid s ish Outings that Animal Safari has participated at. The Clinton River Outing had 43 attendees, down from 80 in No ish were caught (Pre Event Fish reports had indicated ishing to be slow. Early warm spell had the ish heading out to the Big Lake with spawning complete). Matt Lubaway & Jason Davis provided ly ishing lessons. Matt won the long cast competition w/ Jason. Secretary, Eric Braden: Recorded the Submitted April 2012 Minutes Treasurer, Carmen Zirles: Presented the April Budget Report [Hand out submitted]. Jim Robertson motioned to accept the Treasures report as submitted. Jim Maddux 2nd. Vote: Ayes: (11), Nays: (0). MUCC Audit: Carmen indicated that the audit is complete and has received from MUCC, a Letter of Attestation Examination Agreement, for Gaming Oversight. MWS has met the requirements for participation in the program for Banquet Report: Carmen presented the 2012 Banquet Food & Beverage costs (Totals & per person) as reference information for planning future Banquets [Hand out provided]. Included were Alternative Beverage service costs using a Pay Bar. Carmen added that changes will be required next year for Credit Card Machine usage. Directors Reports: Refer to Organizational Chart. Membership, Henry Nabors: Eric Braden presented the April Membership and Attendance Report prepared & submitted by Henry Nabors. [Hand out submitted]. Total Membership is 190; this is up 17% over last year. There have been 34 new members in the irst four months; this is a 48% increase. Attendance for Special Events, including the Banquet, is up by 15.1%. That is very good. Meeting attendance is down by 13% when Feb is excluded because of a snow day in 2011; April attendance was down by 15%. Tournament & Outing attendance is down but can be explained by the Ice Outing being canceled for no ice and the Clinton River Outing being on Easter weekend. The Manistee events were well attended. Total Attendance all events: 935. This is very nice participation level for a club with 190 members. Keep up the good work and get the word out on upcoming events. MSSFA Rep, Lenard Pietila (absent): No Report Submitted MUCC Rep, Bob Olari: MUCC Report: The MUCC Banquet went well and exceeded anticipated expectations. Bob Olari will attend the District 2 Banquet, that will be held in the near future. Kid s Camp: Bob has forwarded all Camp info to Jeff & Phil Bustos. Bob reported that MWS should be able to send additional Kids to camp based on the additional Banquet proceeds. Possibly send an additional 5 for a total of 19 (up from 14 in 2011). A letter of appreciation from the Judson Center was reviewed [Hand out submitted]. The letter outlined the meaningful impact made by the camp experience on one special camper. Matt Lubaway proposed that through Henry Nabors, the Judson Center be contacted and made aware MWS has the means to fund an additional camper this year. Bob Olari made a motion to increase the MWS Kid s Camp budget to 20 attendees. This will include at least two Campers from the Judson Center. Matt Lubaway 2nd. Carmen Zirles indicated this would be a $2,500 increase from A vote was taken. Ayes 11, Nays: th Annual Convention: June The club will sponsor Bob Olari to attend. Lodging & Mileage provided with submitted receipts. MUCC Af iliation renewal: Bob Olari reviewed an received from MUCC, outlining the Af iliation Renewal process [Handout provided]. Club dues remain at $5 per member. Bob (Continued on page 12)

12 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 12 (Continued from page 11) will contact Henry Nabors for a membership report, set up in the same format, as 2011 (worked well). The membership report is to be submitted to MUCC by May 31st. Carmen Zirles will provide a check to MUCC, based on the Henry Nabors membership report. MUCC Convention Resolutions: Matt Lubaway reported on the amount of effort put into developing MWS recommended resolutions for presentation at the upcoming convention. As of 4/4/12 there were two resolutions in progress (Nitrates& Increase License fees), but died, as they missed the submittal date. A discussion followed. Bob Olari indicated that he needed any resolutions for presentation prior to the February District 1 Board meeting. Mark Davis commented that a Draft should be prepared in December with Final Resolutions ready in January. It was agreed by the group that the Resolutions process will be revisited at the November 2012 Board meeting. Bob Olari indicated that he should be receiving shortly, the 2012 list of MUCC Proposals. The Board will need to review and con irm on how should be voted, at the next Board meeting. District 1 sent a Thank You note to the MWS for the $150 Gift Certi icate donation to their recent Banquet. Bob will submit a District 1 Banquet report for the upcoming Newsletter. Mark Davis: Stream Committee: Mark reported that Henry Nabors is presently in the lead by 1 Point for the River Angler of the Year. Mark Davis 2nd. Mark will be unable to attend the May Board Meeting, as will be ishing in New Mexico. Mark will start looking into renewal interest for the Tracks Magazine. Mark will contact Maggie from Salmon in the Class Room, as well. Bob Shepherd will be chairing the Huron River Tourney. Mark Davis will bring his drift boat. Bob Shepherd indicated that he may push to another date, or cancel, as the ish were in the river 6 weeks early and recent reports slim. Jim Drews: Jim reported that the 2012 Sportsmans Banquet was extremely successful. Clyde Schoen indicated that Marty Drum has the Sportsmans Banquet Hall set for March 9th Clyde added that we need to change our mind set to, this is our annual Fund Raiser, not a $50 meal. A short discussion yielded that the Board will bring up issues, but the MWS Bylaws indicate that the event chair has input as to how the event will be run. Clyde Schoen mentioned the we need to support our event chairmen & how events are facilitated. Matt Lubaway: Matt reported that the April MWS Newsletter was tough to get out, with added rod building for donation to the MUCC District 1 Banquet. Banquet auction drew $750 for the irst rod & $270 for the second. MWS May Newsletter submittal due date is 4/20/12. There will be a Salmon in the Class Room meeting later this month. There are 110 Fry remaining. The release is being planned for the end of May in the Huron River at Hurock Park. The release will be coordinated with the Huron Valley Steelheaders. Advertising: Matt Lubaway & Eric Braden to meet with Marty Drum for updates related to the Sportsmans Banquet. Matt added that he will be on Lake Wabatongushi the end of May and 10 to 12 days in August (Newsletter impact, yet to be determined). Jim Maddux: Jim indicated nothing to report related to MWS Wearables, as Mike Hartrick was on vacation during the last General Membership meeting. Mark Platt : Tournaments: Mark reported that there is one Tourney left that needs a Chairman. Port Captains: Jim Maddux will take on the Port Captain duties for Day 1 of the Ludington Tournament. The June 16th Memorial Tourney needs a Port Captain. Mark requested Ideas for how to hold the Memorial Tourney. A group discussion followed. One item agreed on was to have loating biodegradable wreath tribute. It is thought that this years Memorial Tourney would include at least 3 to 5 acknowledgements from the past two years (A follow up with Henry Nabors, will be required to con irm). There were concerns about holding the Memorial Tourney at Luna Pier. A discussion followed with Clyde Schoen recommending Toledo Beach, as it has easier access and loading. Jim Robertson will talk with Tom Taylor about Being a Co-Chair with Jim. It was agreed that extra time would be added into the Tournament for the Memorial Service. Wounded Warrior Tourney : Clyde Schoen to start organizing efforts next week. Clyde has one participant signed up to date and will be contacting a number of additional Warriors. Bob Shepard: Fishing Machine is in storage until the end of Summer, our next show. Bob spoke with Dennis Kelley, who indicated a cooler is missing from storage. Keith Hooper has an extra cooler from the General Meeting Food Service. Keith will return the cooler at the next General meeting for return to storage. Mark Davis believes we use (3) coolers at each Tourney for drinks & food. Bob Shepard will mention to Dennis Kelley that Clyde Schoen has an extra 150 Qt. cooler available if necessary. Keith Hooper: Refreshments: Keith reported that his mission statement is to have a Service Center, not a pro it center and to offer a convenient service to the members at a good price. Keith has been purchasing only what is needed for a given meeting, so that there are no leftovers. If there are any leftovers they are pitched. Condiments are refrigerated for two meetings, then pitched. Any past due date chips that are found will be donated to Civic Concern, a local charity. Due to consistent circuit breaker trips, Keith will be pre heating the hot dogs at home prior to transport, so available hot when he arrives. Keith added that he would like to add a Decaf coffee pot. Bob Olari to check on his resources for a cup coffee

13 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 13 (Continued from page 12) maker. Clyde Schoen indicated that he has the Keys to the Kitchen, so that Keith will have access to higher rated plugs for food service prep in the future. Keith indicated that he would like to have an assistant at the General Meetings. Jim Robertson will assist in inding a Food Service assistant. Clyde Schoen added his appreciation for Keith s hard work and perseverance through the many obstacles the last few months. An excellent Job, appreciated by all!! Old Business: 1) Donations committee: Carmen Zirles mentioned 2011 donations were made to Cormorant control. Also a $1,000 had been approved earlier in 2011, but put on hold for release to Lake Superior State University. The Board agreed to proceed, as previously approved. For 2012, Jim Robertson spoke with Gary Towns about Project Fish. This is a MSU & Sea Grant program to try and get people to ish. It consists of training programs. Jim mentioned that the Project Fish group coauthored the Salmon in the Classroom website. Jim to have a Project Fish Lansing contact, as a future General meeting speaker. Carmen Zirles to contact Jeff Bustos for other 2012 donation considerations for future Board review. 2) Kids Camp Drawing: Tabled, need Jeff Bustos to attend the May Board Meeting. 3) Website Updates: Henry Nabors has updates in progress. Allison Platt s 3 year term extension, is due in the near future. Mark Platt to follow up at the May Board Meeting, with Allison s proposal. New Business: 1): Volunteer to chair Metro Beach Boat Show, Detroit Boat Show and Spring Boat Boating Expo: The group reviewed the Phil Bustos submitted [Hand out submitted]. A discussion followed related to Pro s & Con s around MWS participation at the related shows. It was noted that the Detroit Boat show format has changed extensively in recent years and has a minimal ishing theme. It was also noted that MWS has been continuing on recently, as a favor to MSSFA. Eric Braden will contact Herman Christoph to see if he may be interested in Chairing the 2013 Spring Boating Expo. Jim Robertson made a motion to eliminate the 2013 Detroit Boat Show & 2012 Metro Beach Boat Show this Fall, from future MWS booth participation, Jim Maddux 2nd. Clyde Schoen called for a vote: Ayes: 11, Nays: 0 Good of the Club: May Newsletter Deadline April 20, 2012 Meeting adjourned: Clyde Schoen asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 PM, Accepted: Bob Olari, Jim Maddux 2nd, Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Eric Braden, MWS Secretary

14 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 14 Membership Renewals Please see me at the General Meeting to pay your dues. You can renew by credit card, cash or check. If you do not plan to be at the meeting, mail check to MWS, 1689 Norfolk, Birmingham, MI or call credit card info to The Expiration date is YY MM. Thanks, Henry Nabors, Membership Director Last First Exp Dues Bellemore Ron Childs Keith Comfort Jerry Cook Howard Cruzen Joe Dodge William Drenning Bill Edgington Roger Frazee Gale Grosswiler Eric Holloway Ken Jackson Phil Keifer Dan Lawson Jack Last First Exp Dues Macek Ken Makowski Mark Mynhier Larry Nimmoor Mitchell Olari Bob Platt Mark Post Michelle Ruggles Greg Sepulveda Fabian Staniszewski Dave Stawiarski Thomas Stoltz Art Szulczewski Karl Tymensky John Warsow Greg Classified Ludington Rental House Spacious and clean, five bedroom house right on 5,000-acre Hamlin Lake. Swim, fish, or dock your boat in your own front yard; Launch your small craft right next door; Watch the sunset over the dunes from your living room. Rent our deck boat or a jet-ski just down the road. Or drive five miles into downtown Ludington where you will find golf, movie theatres, bowling, gocarts, putt-putt golf, Lake Michigan fishing, a wonderful sandy beach, and numerous restaurants, ice-cream parlors, and shopping. Jim & Carole Maddux 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 home or cell Wanted a gently used fishing boat. Here is my wish list or newer 23-25' cruiser; with sleeping for 4, with fishing electronics, downriggers, mooring cover and trailer. I can be reached at frazee@francart.org above or call Gale Frazee - MWS Member Berk ield & Co Ltd, Statewide Matthew Lubaway 2625 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI Phone: (248) Cell: (248) WANTED IT PAYS TO BELONG All METRO WEST STEELHEADERS, MSSFA and MUCC members and all club affiliates. 5% discount up to 25% discounts on Automobile, Homeowners insurance policies. Increased SPORTS EQUIPMENT endorsements, available. Other coverages include Boat, Recreation Vehicle, and Umbrella policies. mlubaway@berkfield.com

15 Business / City Art Van Furniture Statewide Batteries Plus Statewide Big Papa Sport Fishing Oregon Novi, Boat U. S. Insurance Statewide Comprehensive Diabetic Supply, LLC St. Clair Shores, MI Cutco Cutlery Statewide Dunham's Sports Statewide Firestone Metro-25 Livonia & Taylor IT PAYS TO BELONG Discount / Web Site / Contact See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List 10% except down riggers and rod holders Big Papa Sport Fishing $12.50 Membership Due. Use membership # GA83723B Free blood glucose meter kit plus diabetic cookbook 20% to All Steelheader Members (retail prices are listed) jeffzyck@gmail.com See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List $20.00 off on $ service. Fish With Jim Outfitters Ohio Steelhead Guide Gander Mountain Local Gordon Food Service Statewide K & M Marine, Inc Telegraph Road, Redford, Mi MC Sports Major Locations METRO WEST STEELHEADERS Livonia MSSFA It Pays to Belong Statewide MUCC Membership Statewide Richfield RV Statewide Riverfront Marina Monroe, Elm Street River Raisin Marina & Campground 2502 E. Elm Avenue, Monroe, Mi RX Optical Statewide Slamco, Inc. Internet Sales Slammer Tip-Up Michigan Steelheaders Discount $50.00 off the total trip price Phone Gander Bucks $10.00 off $50.00 purchases Save 5% on your purchases at the cash register. (Just tell the clerk you are a Metro-West Steelheader Member) 10% off on all merchandise except sale items - Includes engine or trailer parts and labor cost. See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List 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 - HHNabors@ameritech.net pays_to_belong.pdf Free if a METRO WEST STEELHEADER, May 1 each year. See MSSFA Pays to belong List See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List One free with one overnight dockage; total cost for two nights is $15.00 Marina office Buy One Get One Free Includes campsite, dock and launch. Call for availability See the add in MWS Newsletter See MSSFA It Pays to Belong List 10 % Discount If you know of a location that gives a discount to Steelheaders, please let Bill King know or wking39483@comcast.net. If you have a business that might, contact Bill on how to proceed with getting the business involved.

16 METRO WEST STEELHEADERS 16 Our sponsors have supported the Metro-West Steelheaders and we should support them whenever possible. When you see one of our sponsors, please thank them for supporting our club and push business their way. To become a sponsor, contact the Editor: Matt Lubaway (248) mattman353@comcast.net Or Advertising Chairman: Eric Braden (734) Eric.Braden@bp.com Or Banquet Chairman: Marty Drum (734) FishinGod@msn.com

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20 Detroit River Outing Photo Phil Bustos April 21, 2012 METRO-WEST STEELHEADERS P.O. Box Livonia, MI President: Clyde Schoen (248) Vice President: Jim Robertson (734) Treasurer: Carmen Zirles (734) Secretary: Eric Braden (734) Editor: Matt Lubaway (248) Current MWS Newsletter Circulation: 1,600 Mike Schultz on the Huron River for Metro-West Photo, Dom Liparoto