President Wright called the Director's Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was answered by President D. Wright, Vice President H. Frase, Director
D. Anderson, Director D. Moehler, Director R. Carafelly, Secretary J. Hanley,
Treasurer T. Marsh, Range Officer L. Pillsbury, Director C. Jolley, and Director
B. Faulstich.
Motion made and passed to accept Secretary's minutes.
Treasurer Marsh presented the financial report:
September 2002
Beginning Balance $10,844.40
Income 2,580.00
Expenses 5,077.16
Ending balance $ 8,347.24
Major income items:
Raffle tickets $ 695.00
Trap receipts 618.00
House rent (Jun/Jul) 300.00
Dinner receipts 215.00
Swap meet 242.00
Major Expenses:
Taxes $ 1,530.15
NRA insurance 943.53
Copy Machine 219.90
Iosco News 249.51
Raffle winners 830.00
Transfer to raffle acct. 305.94
Motion made and passed to accept treasurer's report
Shoot report:
Trap $710.50
Handicap league -30.00 donation
Total $680.50
Motion made and passed to accept shoot report
OLD BUSINESS
President Wright opened discussion on the WAFB range. No new developments to
report but he urged the club to consider the possibility of property tax
liability if the club obtains the range. Director Jolley has attended two Oscoda
Township meetings and senses support of the board members to transfer the
property to the ICSC. He will continue to interact with board members and
attempt to get any property tax responsibility minimized on an informal basis.
President Wright will contact Bob Stalker to reinforce the club's interest.
Director Carafelly had nothing new to report on club hats.
Range Officer Pillsbury will arrange for envelopes and a sign to be installed by
the range fee drop box to be used by non-member shooters.
Discussion was had regarding an increase in membership dues with reduction in
dues if members volunteer to help with work at the club. The issue was tabled
until next meeting. President Wright will put something together for future
discussion.
Director Jolley will check on prices of renting a porta-potty for the range.
Director Anderson gave swap report stating a $170 profit. $271.00 was netted and
$101.40 paid in advertising.
President Wright asked for confirmation on his request to shoot after sundown on
October 19th. so his IDPA group can shoot after dinner. It was agreed he may
shoot.
Director Faulstich question if Dr. Blocksom, the 1st place winner in the raffle
had been contacted. Treasurer Marsh explained a check had been mailed to the
doctor.
NEW BUSINESS
President Wright suggested the board members check the club web site to view the
new want ad page.
President Wright opened discussion on the club remaining members of the Tawas
area Chamber of Commerce. Benefits were reviewed. Director Faulstich will check
to be sure the club is listed on the chamber's web site. Motion made and passed
to pay the $75 annual dues to renew membership.
President Wright explained the club membership plaque from MCRGO is ready.
Range Officer Pillsbury reviewed the site in day's schedule. Director Carafelly
will have a calendar out for volunteers to sign up to work.
Range Officer Pillsbury opened discussion on the shooting shed project. Director
Faulstich and President Wright will arrange for the electric line to be trenched
in.
Range Officer Pillsbury reviewed the October calendar of events.
President Wright questioned if snow removal arrangements were in place for the
upcoming season.
NEW MEMBERS
Norman Hall sent the club a check for membership dues without a membership
application. President Wright suggested Tina Carafelly send Mr. Hall an
application and a note explaining we will hold his check until the application
is received.
Roy Vernier
Jerry Pytlik
Joe De Buck
Peter Droncheff
Kevin Pelley
Henry Kaufmann
Ryan Hemmer
Motion made and passed to accept new members.
President Wright went through the mail bag.
Meeting adjourned at 7:53
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, John Hanley
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