Date: December 14, 2023

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Synergy, 2810 S Hwy US 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

Present:

• Michael Schulze (Chapter President)
• Wayne Purvis (Chapter Vice President)
• Bill Olsen (Guest Speaker Coordinator)
• Michael Charbeneau (Tournament Coordinator)
• Arron Adams (Guest Speaker from Bonefish and Tarpon Trust)
• Brian Dapelo (1st place – November/December Tournament)
• Tania Schulze (2nd place – November/December Tournament)
• Michael Hitsman (3rd place – November/December Tournament)
• Lyle Calkin (Winner of Penn Fierce IV 4000)
• Number of attendees: 44 members, including 12 first-time attendees

Meeting Minutes:

•                     Opening:
  • The meeting commenced promptly at 6:30 PM.
  • Michael Schulze, the Chapter President, welcomed everyone to the holiday potluck.
  • A brief opening prayer was led by Michael Schulze, blessing the meeting and the food.
•                     Presentation:
  • Attendees enjoyed the holiday potluck and then gathered to watch a presentation by Arron Adams from the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust.
  • We want to thank Bill Olsen, the Guest Speaker Coordinator, for arranging a great speaker for the night.
•                     Tournament Winners:
  • The winners of the November/December tournament were announced:
  • 1st place: Brian Dapelo
  • 2nd place: Tania Schulze
  • 3rd place: Michael Hitsman
  • A Penn Fierce IV 4000 was raffled off, and the lucky winner was Lyle Calkin.
•                     Upcoming Events:
  • Michael Charbeneau, the Tournament Coordinator, discussed the rules for the upcoming January tournament.
  • Rules are available on the Tournament Tab of the chapter page.
•                     Chapter Updates:
  • The community page and chapter pages were reviewed with several members to familiarize them with recent changes.
•                     Fellowship and Cleanup:
  • From 8:00 PM to 8:45 PM, members enjoyed fellowship and assisted in cleaning up.
•                     Attendance and Future Meetings:
  • The meeting had the largest attendance to date, with 44 members, including 12 first-time attendees.
  • January’s meeting will return to the normal schedule of the fourth Thursday, January 25th, at 6:30 PM, at Synergy (2810 S Hwy US 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982).
•                     Closing:
  • The meeting concluded on a positive note, marking it as a successful and well-attended event.

Next Meeting:

• Date: January 25th
• Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Synergy, 2810 S Hwy US 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

The Treasure Coast Chapter of Salt Strong now holds monthly meetings in Fort Pierce on the 4th Thursday of each month. These meetings are exclusive to inside members, who receive various perks, including 20% off tackle, access to Smart Fishing spots, and insider information on local trends. Monthly tournaments and guest speakers are also set to feature. To become an inside member, click the link below to receive a FREE pack of Slam Shady or a 10-Day Test-Drive of The Smart Fishing Spots App and The Salt Strong Insider Club. They ship you $35 worth of FREE Lures, an “Inshore Fishing Manifesto” Book (Physical copy), and decals – Yours to Keep Even If You Cancel!