President Wright called the Director’s Meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Roll
call was answered by President D. Wright, Vice President H. Frase, Director D.
Anderson, Secretary J. Hanley, Director C. Michalski, Building Director R.
McKinney, Treasurer T. Marsh, Member’s Secretary R. Carafelly, and Director L.
Kendall.
Motion made and passed to accept the Secretary’s minutes from the May meeting.
Treasurer report:
March
Beginning Balance $ 9,631.76
Income 2,362.00
Expenses 2,058.41
Ending Balance $ 9,935.35
Major Income Items
Trap receipts $ 396.00
House Rent 250.00
Major Expense Items
DTE (gas) $ 246.44
WAFB pkg. To DNR 483.89
April
Beginning Balance $ 9,935.35
Income 1,479.40
Expenses 1,262.51
Ending Balance $10,152.24
Major Income Items
Rental House 250.00
Pistol League 631.40
Major Expense items
Truly Yours (shirts) $ 276.50
IDPA Targets 244.00
May
Beginning Balance $10,152.24
Income 4,536.74
Expenses 1,653.59
Ending Balance $13,035.39
Major Income Items
Memberships $ 1,740.00
Trap 1,372.50
Rental House 250.00
Shirts, pop, etc., 394.00
Major Expense Items
Rental House insurance $ 477.00
Supplies for outdoor work 415.22
Motion made and passed to accept treasurer’s report
Shoot Report: $1,325.00 Clay bird targets delivery-June 12-04 11 a.m.
Cost…$3,419.14 Motion made and passed to accept shoot report
OLD BUSINESS President Wright brought the members up to date with details of
recent meetings pertaining to the WAFB range. Unless something new arises, the
target time frame is now possibly July or August. The property is being logged
now under the direction of the DNR.
Heating & cooling update: the furnace is repairable but will hold off for now.
Bids for new roof were reviewed. Within a couple years a new roof will be
needed.
Shoot shed half painted. Director explained there is a need for 34 more 2x4x8
boards to finish the eyebrow. If anyone wants to donate either the lumber or
time contact Dale Bertch or Lynn Pillsbury.
Septic field working right now.
President Wright is still looking for a range hood and dishwasher for the club
kitchen.
Member Neal Miller will help President Wright work on the 501-C non profit
status application.
President Wright mentioned that a paint ball event is under consideration as a
fund raiser project. Director Michalski stated that the monthly steak dinner he
and his wife hosted as a fundraiser netted a $78 profit. Next dinner slated for
June 22nd.
Nothing new to report on range rules update. New rules need to be posted.
President Wright is still working on obtaining a new door for the storage room.
Director Anderson stated there was good table rental participation for the
Spring Swap Meet but only 55 people came through. The event netted $100.00. Only
two or three ladies participated in the Ladies Day event.
NEW BUSINESS No calendar of events changes or additions to report.
President Wright asked for a motion from the general membership of approval to
pay the balance of $4,000 for sand that was delivered to the WAFB range in May.
Motion made and passed to pay for sand.
Building Director McKinney addressed the members to explain a fund raising
project. He explained a program sponsored by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
Sweepstakes. The club gets half of the ticket sales with no investment or
commitment. He distributed tickets to interested members for selling. The
drawings will be in December, 2004.
Election candidate names were reviewed and ballots were handed out.
Members Secretary Carafelly questioned the possibility of grant money being
available for club projects and range development at the Oscoda range. President
Wright explained the time is right and the club will look for possible grant
opportunities.
Member Russ Besancon addressed the members to explain a ½ millage request that
will appear on the August primary ballot to support the Iosco-Arenac district
library. To avoid possible radical changes in our library system he encouraged
members to vote in favor of the millage. The average homeowner would experience
a $17-$20 increase in their annual taxes. More information can be obtained from
the District Director at 120 W. Westover St. East Tawas, Mi. 48730 or call
362-2651 or e-mail director@ioscoarenaclibrary.org
NEW MEMBERS Samuel Marzano Erik McNichol David Curtis Amy Dehner Jeff
Christensen Floyd Lee Sells, Jr. Joel Petrimoulx Motion made and passed to
accept new members
Member John Smith asked what is the raffle account. It was explained that the
account use to be named the building fund. It is uncertain where the money came
from to create the balance, which is currently $7,632.54
Member Jan Cortright questioned what will entail the expenses for the WAFB.
President Wright gave a rundown of immediate range development expenses for
setting up the range.
Building Director McKinney will donate 1-½ miles of barbed wire for the Oscoda
range fencing.
Current board members David Wright and David Anderson were reelected and Jodie
Spencer and John Smith were elected to replace board member and Secretary John
Hanley.
Motion made and passed to adjourn meeting at 8:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, John Hanley
Board Members met immediately following to select officers. Director David
Wright will assume the position of Vice President. Director David Anderson will
take the responsibility of Treasurer. Director Jodie Spencer will fill the
vacant Secretary position. David Wright will contact Director Dombroski
regarding assuming responsibility of President.
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