Co-President Wright called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
Roll call answered by Co-President Wright, Co-President Dombroski, Treasurer
Anderson, Secretary Spencer, Range Officer Pillsbury, McKinney, Marsh, Michalski,
McNeill and Smith.
Brandon Schroeder from MSU Sea Grant program discussed a program called Project
FISH. This is a national program through 4-H that educates children in the
fishing sports. They will use our facilities to conduct adult volunteer training
programs. Mr. Schroeder also put out a call for adult volunteers to assist in
the program.
Minutes from previous June meeting amended to say that Anderson and Wright were
re-elected and Spencer and Smith are newly elected Directors. Marsh was
mistakenly put on ballot. Minutes approved as amended.
Treasurer’s Report: Ending balance in Checking $8,062.99. Raffle account balance
is $7,632.54. Motion made and passed to approve treasurer’s report.
Shoot report: $3,088.99 from shooting in June. Motion made and passed to approve
Shoot report.
Old Business: Wurtsmith 1. Deeding should be ready in 2-3 weeks. 2. June 3
letter states that environmental assessments will not be required. This will
save us much expense. 3. Plume of new contamination has been identified and the
firing range has been cited as a possible source. This will continue to be
evaluated but may not affect transfer. 4. The logging contracted by the DNR is
in process and the club may have the option of having additional logging done on
our parcel once the transfer is complete.
Heating and cooling: Lamrock will fix the furnace for $400.00. Discussion that
this should be done before busy winter heating season. Consider roof heaters to
reduce ice dam buildup in the winter.
501-C application is in process. A one page summary as well as past financial
date are needed and the entire application should be completed and submitted by
early Aug.
Fundraising projects: McKinney stated that a few raffle tickets have been
returned.
Range Rules Update Committee: Nothing is new. Co-President Wright stated that
this should be a priority. We need to get signage up to comply with NRA
recommendations.
Target stands Work Bee on Saturday July 10. A cheaper source for target forms
may have been located and will be investigated next time we need forms.
President issue: Dombroski and Wright have volunteered to be Co-Presidents.
New Business: Calendar reviewed. Pillsbury mentioned that Baldwin Township will
be using our facilities on August 9 and 10 for elections.
Anderson had a call from someone interested in starting a fishing program for
kids. Individual was referred to Mr. Schroeder from MSU Sea Grant program.
Pillsbury reported on inquiries to Health Department on possibly updating our
kitchen to serve food to the public. Due to our reliance on a well and septic
field, compliance would be very difficult and expensive. It was decided that the
cost would be prohibitive and it is not worth pursuing.
Michalski stated that the next steak dinner would be held on July 22.
Trap Clinic will be held on July 27 and 28. Volunteers are needed to man the
trap sheds. Discussion regarding having 4-H youth help and liability issues
involved.
McKinney proposed that Kenny Williams be given free membership to the club for a
period of 2 years as gratitude for the help he gave us in preparing maps for the
Wurtsmith application. Motion made and passed to approve.
New members include Steven Spenceley, an 8th grade math teacher from Oscoda.
Motion made and approved to admit new member.
Co-President Wright read a letter from the ET Fire Department soliciting funds
for child education. No motion made. NRA Foundation has given away lots of money
to Michigan clubs. To be eligible, we must have NRA sponsored events and our
range must be NRA certified. Grant money may also be available from the Friends
of the NRA and State of Michigan Recreational funding. Rental home is available
for $400.00/ month + utilities. No pets and no young children. They will simply
be renters and not caretakers. Discussed key roster. All Directors should have
key to club. We should keep track of who has which key number.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary, Jodie Spencer
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