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, Secretary J. Hanley, Range Officer L. Pillsbury, Director C. Jolley,
Treasurer T. Marsh, Director B. Faulstich, Director L. Kindall, and Director R.
Carafelly.
Motion made and passed to accept Secretary's minutes. President Wright submitted
correction to Director Carafelly being in charge of ordering denim shirts for
the club. President Wright is working with the owner of Truly Yours Signs &
Shirts on the costs involved if the club offers the shirt purchases to club
members.
Financial Report:
Beginning Balance $9.409.38
Income 308.00
Expenses 471.86
Ending Balance $9,245.52
No major income or expense items. Motion made and passed to accept the
Treasurer's report.
Range Officer Pillsbury presented the shoot report: $428.50 for the month of
December and the fist week of January. Motion made and passed to accept shoot
report
OLD BUSINESS President Wright explained that Rep. Sheltrown sent a letter
stating a meeting has been scheduled in Lansing on January 22 at 11a.m. to
discuss the WAFB range. Those interested in attending should let President
Wright know.
President Wright received a message from Director Moehler stating the porta-potty
will be delivered to the range as soon as the weather breaks and he is working
on insurance quotes for club needs.
Range Officer Pillsbury had nothing new to report on the shooting shed.
Range Officer Pillsbury said the envelopes for the range fee deposit box will be
ready to pick up January 9th. and the sign will be ready within a week.
Rental house lease is valid until April 22, 2003.
President Wright opened discussion about membership dues explaining a plan
should be in place to let the general membership know one year in advance that
they can volunteer time helping with chores around the club in lieu of paying an
increase in membership dues for the following year.
Range Officer Pillsbury explained that a date to redecorate the kitchen has not
been set yet.
Director Jolley opened discussion on sending a questioneer with dues renewal
notification to the general membership asking members what their interests are.
Among other questions he suggested asking members if they would like a club
directory and if so would they want their contact information included. If they
own a business would they want their business advertised in the directory.
President Wright suggested the club sell space to outside businesses.
NEW BUSINESS
Range Officer Pillsbury explained the club septic tank was cleaned and the tile
field is plugged with tree roots. When weather breaks it will be necessary for a
work team to assess the situation and decide if the tile field can be dug up and
cleaned or if the septic people will need to return.
2003 first quarter calendar has been mailed to the general membership. Director
Anderson opened discussion on whether the board wants him to plan another gun
show in March. March 29th from 9-5 was decided on. Director Anderson will
arrange advertising for the event and announce his needs for help at the March
5th general membership dinner meeting. Costs will remain the same $10 per table
and $1.00 admission.
Director Anderson suggested the club purchase a rubber stamp with the club web
site address to stamp membership applications.
President Wright suggested the board consider ways to save postage by not
mailing club business such as calendars to people with access to the club web
site.
President Wright opened discussion on posting the board minutes on the club web
site before they have been approved at the next meeting. Director Faulstich
suggested posting them with a statement "pending approval". Decision was made to
continue forwarding them to the web master as usual.
Range Officer Pillsbury explained that the board needs a new social activity
director since Ken Douglas resigned. Director Faulstich said he was available to
be called to open the building or assist.
Director Anderson explained the back door is not locking well. President Wright
said he would check on getting a new steel door.
NEW MEMBERS Michael Schreiner Motion made and passed to accept new member
President Wright went through the mailbag. A blood drive will be held at the
East Tawas Fire Department on January 13th. Meeting adjourned at 7:45
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, John Hanley
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