Right off the bat, KUDOS to Scott Ellis for making the banquet arrangements. The food was good and the staff didn’t call the cops ! Scott is very much an integral part of the “leadership” group of CBC. This banquet is just one of his projects throughout the year. Additionally, he’s a right good angler.

Folks arrived starting about 6:00 PM and the tables were set for 30 folks. As usual, “we” had no idea how many people were going to show but about 24 entrée preferences were submitted. The bar was open and the libations started early.

By 7:00 PM it was pretty apparent that we had more than 30 members and guests at this shebang. The staff quickly rolled out another 10-top (that’s a ten place table for you non-foodies !) and quickly got everyone seated.

The awards table was loaded with plaques and the door prize table was piled high. Additionally, there were a couple of bags of “goodies” for the first ever Trivia game. The theme this year was the Academy Awards. If you didn’t know all about “The King’s Speech” and a bit of English history, it was pretty educational !!

Chuck Bearce and Darrell Paquin shared the Master of Ceremonies duties. Darrell kept trying to convince everyone he was bashful. Both men kept things moving. Buddy Doyle (r.), outgoing Vice-President (again, and for the 47th time !!) had the door prize drawings setup and the prizes were whittled away all evening long. The way it was setup, everyone was able to win a drawing and there were plenty of chances to win grab bags and other goodies in the Trivia game.

The Top Ten anglers were presented plaques and given their due and then the Classic results were announced:

Annual awards were as follows:

Angler of the Year: Darrell Paquin (even without the two points from the missed meeting when he was “elected” to another term as Club President !) and selected by the club as Sportsman of the Year. Well Deserved !!!	Big Fish: Buddy Doyle (l.) with his Lake Walk-in-Water 8.87 lb. behemoth. Presented by John Fugate who lost out to Buddy !	Most Improved: Bill “Get Off My Spot” Coker (l.). Presented by Darrell Paquin !

John Fugate was presented with a Gift Certificate for his extra effort as our Sec./Treas. this past season.  Thanks John !

Incoming Officers were also announced: President: Darrell Paquin; Vice-President: David Little; Secretary/Treasurer: John Fugate; and Co-Tournament Directors: Norm Whitten and Bill Poirier.

Overall, a good time was had by all. It is looking like 2011/2012 is shaping up to be a stellar year for Clearwater Bass Club.