1. Club Proposal Process @ JCHS
Sponsor fills out new club application form
Student council approves
Administration approves
BOE approval NEEDED

2. JCHS Bassin’ and Conservation Club Proposal
Sponsored by Judd Lebo, Mick McDaniel, Tom Kilgore

3. Club Overview Club Purpose Membership Requirements School Requirements
Independent Growth
Teamwork
Competition
Scholarship Opportunities
Boat and Outdoor safety
Conservation Knowledge
Join Kansas Bass Nation ($30)
Maintain a 2.0 GPA
CURRENT JCHS Student
Attend Club Meetings on Wednesdays during Seminar
Time commitment on Tournament Weekends
Personal Fishing gear and Life Jacket
All students are a member of the Kansas Bass Nation
(More information in further slides)
Be in good academic standing at JCHS
Represent JCHS in a Respectful and Classy manner at All Tournaments

4. Kansas Bass Nation Student Membership Insurance/ Liability
Boat Use / Liability
$30 student membership covers:
Online education program
Prizes are in the form of scholarships, trophies, or MedALS (no Cash)
All events involve online quizzes and boater safety programs about ethics and invasive species
$30 student membership provides one million dollars of general liability plus excess medical for all KS BASS Club Members
Volunteers and Sponsors are encouraged to be members as well because they receive the same coverage
KSBASS prefers at least 3 people be in a boat at a time, drive, spotter, and fisherman
The owners of any boats used must carry at least a $300,000 liability Rider on their boat to cover themselves
School Vehicles cannot pull trailers.. Boat would have to be pulled with a personal vehicle
Club members Could ride in a school vehicle with school sponsor

5. Kansas Bass Nation
4 high schools in Kansas are affiliated through their HS
Buhler Crusaders – Buhler high School
Capital City Bass Club- Topeka Schools At- Large Club
Desoto Bass Team – Desoto High School
Kick Back High school bass club – Overland Park

6. Benefits to JCHS Students
Potential scholarships
Proximity to Milford offers a gateway to conservation and Wildlife connections
Tapping into local resources
Engaging students with interests in this area
No other club with this type of topic exists currently at JCHS
Ksbassnation encourages community service and supporting wildlife and parks

7. Potential 16-17 tournaments
High School Qualifier #1
27 Aug 16
Milford
2016 Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation Team Series
18 Sep 16
El Dorado
High School Qualifier #2
24 Sep 16
Russell
2016 Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation State Team Qualifier
1 Oct 16
Grove
2016 Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation Team Series
16 Oct 16
Melvern

8. Safety Requirements for JCHS
Complete Boater Safety Course through Kansas Wildlife and Parks
Can take it online for $38
KWP can provide the test and Certification for Free
KWP can come in and teach the class to the students in addition to providing them with knowledge about Water Safety
CPR/ First Aid (online courses provided for flexibility, $30-50)

9. Support/ Connections from Local Resources
file:///C:/Users/kateharmison/Downloads/2016_b-a-s-s- _high_school_compettition_rules.pdf
K- State Fishing Club Advisor Doug Smith
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Kansas Team Trail