Called to order at 7:00 pm by President Wright.
Pledge of Allegiance and Conservation Pledge.
Roll Call: Present are Pillsbury, Frase, McKinney, Marsh, Dombroski, Michalski,
Anderson, Wright, Smith, Spencer. Absent: Carafelly and McNeill
Previous Meeting’s Minutes: Motion to accept by Anderson, Second by McKinney.
Motion approved.
Financial Report: Anderson noted that, because our raffle account is considered
inactive by the bank, they charge us a monthly fee of $5.00 for an “inactive
account”. It was decided that Dave will start depositing a small amount ($10.00)
every month to keep the account active and avoid a fee. Motion made by McKinney,
seconded by Marsh. Motion approved. December ending balance in regular account
is $10,138.68 and ending balance in raffle account is $7,618.85.
Shoot Report: Shooting income from December was $214.50. Pillsbury noted that
pistol season is starting now. Shoot report and financial report motion accepted
by Frase, seconded by Wright. Motion approved.
Old Business:
1. WAFB: Dave read a letter from Bob Stalker stating that the deed has been
transferred to us with groundwater restrictions. We cannot sink a well at the
property as the water is contaminated. Discussion followed regarding a well that
used to be at the site and whether the old well had been capped or pulled. Also
discussed types of toilets that we might use at the site that would not require
a well. President Wright also read a letter from the DNR citing similar concerns
regarding groundwater contamination and environmental liability.
2. 501C NonProfit Status: Wright is trying to establish a nonprofit foundation.
Then the Wurtsmith range could be leased to our foundation once established.
3. Zoning status of WAFB: No report. McNeill is working on this.
4. Range rules update: Lynn passed around copies of range rules again. We will
drop line 6B and add a notation that “No automatic firing” is allowed on the
range. This change is recommended by the NRA/ Pillsbury will begin process of
having signs made. Motion to accept amended range rules by Dombroski, second by
Smith. Motion approved.
5. Range improvements- signage: Nothing new.
6. Grants: many different groups may offer grants but the NRA may be our best
bet. We need someone to take charge of grant applications. Deadline for some is
May.
7. Rental House status: House has been rented for $400.00/ month plus $400.00
deposit. A new/ used stove and refrigerator had to be purchased for $475.00.
8. Monthly financial shoot reports: A suggestion was made to make the monthly
shoot reports more detailed by breaking them up according to shooting
discipline. Pillsbury will create a line item breakdown of expenses and income
according to shooting discipline.
9. Additional old business: None
New business:
1. 2005 Calendar: No winter trap for now as no one has taken charge of it.
2. Additional new business: Grass in the trap field has been replaced by willow.
Without grass, we are not recovering many birds from the field. Pillsbury
suggested we scoop out about 40 yards of dead birds and add 40 yards of topsoil
so we can grow grass. He will get estimate for work.
3. Once we open WAFB range, we may generate business from downstate SWAT teams
that need a place to shoot with a t least a 200 yard range. Other law
enforcement personnel may also be interested.
4. Anderson will try to hold a gun show on March 26 if there is interest.
5. Raffle for fund raising: McKinney suggested that raffle tickets be sent out
to all members with membership renewals to try to increase sales of tickets.
These tickets do not have to be returned or sold if the member chooses not to
help.
6. McKinney suggested placing an ad in the Shopper to try to generate interest
in the Club and increase membership. Topics could be seasonally rotated to
feature different shooting disciplines. Cost would be approximately $21.00/
month depending on length of ad. Motion by Dombroski, second by Pillsbury.
Motion approved.
7. Brass from sight-in days: McKinney will purchase and trade us ear plugs.
New members: Lawrence Poslaiko is a renewal.
Mail Bag: Chamber newsletter, notice regarding blood drive on January 10.
Adjourn at 8:02 pm.
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