President Wright called the Director’s Meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. Thanks
was given to those who helped prepare the dinner. Roll call was answered by
President D. Wright, Director D. Anderson, Secretary J. Hanley, Director, R. Mc
Kinney, Director E. McNeill, Director C. Michalski, Treasurer T. Marsh, Director
L. Kindell, Range Officer L. Pillsbury, and Director T. Dombroski.
Motion made and passed to accept the November meeting minutes.
Treasurer report:
September:
Beginning Balance $14,339.00
Income 1,021.00
Expenses 6,320.73
Ending Balance $9,039.28
Trapshooting $ 916.00
Major Expense Items
Taxes $1,496.33
NRA Insurance $1,214.00
Clay Targets $2,991.74
October:
Beginning Balance $9,039.28
Income 2,466.00
Expenses 2,188.84
Ending Balance $9,316.44
Major Income Items
Two CCW classes $ 200.00
Trap receipts 910.00
House Rent (Sept. & Oct.) 500.00
IDPA 494.00 Memberships 320.00
November:
Beginning Balance $9,316.44
Income 0.00
Expenses 1,057.00
Ending Balance $8,259.26
Major Expense Items
Pop for pop machine $ 240.20
Raffle Account Balance $7,618
Motion made and passed to accept treasurer’s report
Shoot Report:
October and November $2,301 income, expenses $123 total $2,178 Range Officer
Pillsbury noted that overall sight in days was off a couple hundred dollars from
the past years. Thanks was given to all who helped
OLD BUSINESS President Wright briefed the general membership on highlights from
the NRA technical team reports for both the Oscoda range and the East Tawas
range. The most significant issue for the E. Tawas range is the wetland
situation. The most significant issue for the Oscoda range is not enough acreage
for a safety zone. President Wright will review a document that member Neal
Miller has helped him compile with the board at the January meeting before
presenting it to the WAFB officials. The document will include the NRA
recommendations for more acreage.
Discussion was opened on replacing the heating and cooling system in the
clubhouse. Decision was made to obtain a spec sheet from Scott Rudolph Heating
and Cooling and from there obtain bids from different local companies. Motion
made and passed to let the board of directors make the final decision as to who
will do the work at what cost once bids are obtained from companies using the
same spec sheet. Director McKinney will secure the spec sheet.
The kitchen has been painted and dirt has been delivered for the shoot shed. It
needs to be shoveled into place.
President Wright pointed out that club logo shirts would make nice Christmas
gifts. He needs a minimum of twelve requests in order to place an order.
Director McKinney briefed the general membership on club survey results.
Newsletters and range availability were the biggest concerns.
Discussion was had about the septic tank and field replacement. Director
Anderson picked up paperwork for a permit that needs to be filled out and quoted
costs for the permit. President Wright suggested getting the paper work filled
out and obtain a couple of bids for doing the work.
Range Officer Pillsbury stated he is getting more volunteer help for range
projects.
President Wright and Director McKinney are working on a program for a beginners
gun class. President Wright will check on getting paper work for the club to
apply for non-profit status siting the savings that would be available for the
club.
Raffle projects were discussed. Director McKinney reviewed that he has
commitments from two businesses in Oscoda to sell tickets for the club. The
board discussed an April time frame.
President Wright asked for volunteers to work on updating range rules to conform
to the NRA recommendations. Director Dombroski and Director McKinney
volunteered.
Target frames are being worked on.
President Wright reminded everyone they have to sign a liability release form
once a year.
Insulation being put in rental house December 4th.
NEW BUSINESS Range Officer Pillsbury will try to post the activities calendar on
the web site for three months at a time in the upcoming year.
Member Neal Miller expressed it was a privilege to accept a plaque for the club
from the 4-H organization. The plaque is in recognition for meritorious service
to 4-H for the year 2002-2003.
President Wright encouraged all members to write to their State leaders and
representatives to encourage them not to cut the State budget for 4-H
activities. Member Spencer explained the expanse of the proposed budget cuts.
Range Officer Pillsbury explained as a future project the club needs to secure
the walk in store room door since the club stores 4-H equipment including fire
arms. Today the room could easily be broken into.
Director Michalski suggested the club consider opening the trap range during the
winter.
Director Anderson suggested raising the trap fee by fifty cents to raise enough
money to support the cost of a new double wobble trap. Discussion was had.
NEW MEMBERS No new members
50/50 raffle was drawn
President Wright went through mail bag
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 Respectfully submitted, Secretary, John Hanley
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