Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance/ Conservation Pledge
Roll Call: Present: Carafelly, Pillsbury, McKinney, Marsh, Dombroski, Michalski,
Anderson, Wright, Smith and Spencer. Absent: Frase and McNeill. It was noted
that McNeill has missed the last four meetings. President Wright will contact
him to discuss his absences and intentions.
Previous Meeting’s Minutes: Because we did not have a quorum present last month,
the minutes will simply be recognized, rather than voted on.
Financial report:
Balance at end of March is $10,401.15. Motion to approve by McKinney, second by
Carafelly. Motion approved.
Shoot report: $604.00 in shooting income for March. Motion to approve shoot
report by Carafelly, second by Dombroski. Motion approved.
Old business:
1. WAFB: Deed to transfer property may be held up by DNR real estate agent due
to lack of recognition of “comfort letter” regarding site contamination. We
discussed possibly a trip to Lansing to push the process along again. Letters
have been received from a nearby property owner, Mr. Keys, in protest of our
proposed range plans. Mr. Stalker has sent a letter to Mr. Keys that he must
clarify his position and list exact complaints, before the township can
recognize his protest.
2. 501C Non profit status: This issue may not be worth pursuing due to the very
low likelihood of success. We simply do not meet most of the criteria for status
as a 501C. To succeed, our main and primary purpose must be educational, and
this appears to be a stretch for our club.
3. Zoning status: No report from McNeill. President Wright spoke informally to
Bob Stalker and is hopeful that zoning will not present an obstacle.
4. Range improvements: Pillsbury has received new range rules signs. They look
great and will be posted on 4x4 posts soon.
5. Grants- NRA: Wright has spent much time completing application that is due
May 1st. Application includes letters from users, such as 4H, coast guard,
police agencies, etc. Application also requires estimates for range improvement
work, such as gravel parking lot, moving dirt, building backstop/ berm, fencing,
signage and clubhouse improvements. If we receive grant, it will be exclusively
for use in Oscoda range. If we have not received ownership of property, we will
have to give money back. Decided to proceed with grant application.
6. Rental house status: Pillsbury has been having to collect rent in cash
manually every month. Renters will not mail check promptly. Renters are behind
one month in rent payment. Pillsbury would like to resign from rental house
management. Anderson agreed to take on this responsibility. It was suggested by
Michalski that the monthly rent be raised, with a bonus for paying on time.
7. Monthly Financial shoot reports: Nothing new.
8. Shopper Ads: Will start up again because many exciting events are coming up.
9. Raffle tickets: Will be mailed out with 2005 dues renewals. Each member will
get 4 tickets that they will be encouraged, but not required, to sell. Club nets
$2.50 profit from each ticket sold. No risk or costs to us.
10. Gun show report: 150 guests attended. Discussed repeating at Sight-In Days
in fall due to high traffic flow.
11. Fun shoot on July 2-3: This will coincide with Tawas City Sesquicentennial
celebration. We will hold New Shooter’s Day and turkey shoot, along with other
events.
12. Newsletter: Pillsbury has almost ready to go. Will be sent out with dues
renewal to save postage.
New business:
1. Calendar: For changes and additions, see website.
2. IDPA Target stands: President Wright purchased new stands. It was also noted
that McKinney has steel human targets for use by 22 pistol shooters.
3. 2005 Election: Four board member terms will be expiring in 2005. We will
contact them to see if they would like to run again. New board members will also
be solicited. Slate of candidates will be finalized by next meeting so it can be
mailed out to members for June meeting.
4. Additional new business: Discussed Portapoddy service contract.
New Members: Fred Winn, Terry Cotton, Gary Rehberg and Greg Gueltenzopf. Motion
to approve new members by Carafelly, second by Marsh. Motion approved.
Mail Bag: Donation request for Project Graduation. Notice for sign variance
requested by Save-More.
Adjourn at 8:10 pm. Motion by Pillsbury, second by Marsh. Motion approved.
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