Iosco County Sportsmen’s Club
 February 1 , 2006

I. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by President Pillsbury.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Conservation Pledge
III. Roll Call: Present- Carafelly, Pillsbury, Frase, McKinney, Marsh, Dombroski, Bertch, Anderson, Wright, Smith, Spencer and Richard Dixon. Absent were Reinke and Marsh. Guest present include Penny Wojahn.
IV. Previous meeting’s minutes: Motion to approve as written with no corrections by Carafelly, second by Frase. Motion approved.
V. Financial Report from Treasurer Anderson: Ending Balance is $10,480.39. Motion to approve financial report by McKinney, second by Wright. Motion approved.
VI. Shoot report by Pillsbury: Income of $1,333.00. Motion to approve shoot report by Wright, second by Smith. Motion approved.
VII. Old business
A. Fence project is going well. Work bees have accomplished much but more to be done.
B. Wurtsmith range clubhouse has electricity.
C. Land survey is completed.
D. Rental house. House is rented for $400.00/ month + $400.00 deposit. Discussion regarding putting new high-efficiency furnace in rental house. Existing furnace has been inspected and needs to be replaced. Bids received from Lamrock and Klinger. Both similar in price. Motion to hire Klinger to install new 80% efficient furnace at cost of $1,750.00 and replace air intake and some ductwork at cost of $385.00. Motion made by Wright, second by Carafelly. Motion approved.
E. Frozen Chosen event to be held on February 11 at 10:00 am. Advertising was put in Shopper.
F. Gun Show- we will plan on having event on April 1, 2006. Motion by Carafelly, second by Wright. Motion approved.
G. Club Newsletter. Articles must be submitted to Penny Wojahn by February 7. We will plan on sending out by Feb. 15. Newsletter will include calendar from April through June, Founder’s Club information, meeting announcements, etc. Motion to create full color, 4-page newsletter by Dombroski, second by McKinney. Motion approved.
H. Future work bees are March 18 and April 8 from 9:00-3:00 pm at Wurtsmith range. We will continue to also work on the last Saturday of each month. We need lots of help to continue work on fencing.
I. Club winterization. 6” of insulation was put in the attic of the clubhouse. Also removable cover put over vents to reduce heat loss.
J. Shooting rules. It was noted that membership is not required to shoot indoor pistols. Also kids 12 or over can shoot outside with parent or guardian.
VIII. New business
A. Board members. Harry Reinke has missed 4 consecutive board meetings due to personal business that has taken him out of state. Motion to remove him from board, and replace him with Richard Dixon, by Wright, second by Smith. Motion approved. Secretary will send official letter.
B. Brochure. Discussion on brochure to be distributed at chamber. Some suggestions given for improvements. Gave sheet on cost estimates for printing options. Decided to include membership application in brochure. Motion to order 1,000 copies of full color, legal size brochure, printed on both sides by Dombroski, second by Wright. Motion approved.
C. Chamber membership: We are currently members of Tawas Chamber. We will become members of Oscoda Chamber in near future at cost of $75.00/ year. This will allow us to distribute brochures at both chambers.
D. Fencing in Oscoda: Decided to use chain link fence around entire 50 acres. We will have a gate to enter parking lot and then fencing around parking lot to further restrict access to actual shooting area. This should help control people wandering on and off shooting range.
E. Work bees on April 8 and April 22.
F. By-Laws: Request to have 100 copies of bylaws printed to be given to all new members and interested current members. Currently we have very few copies available.
G. Calendar Updates: Lynn gave out schedule for Service Rifle shoots for the next few months.
H. Shooting at Wurtsmith Range. Lynn received complaint that people were shooting at the range. When he checked it, the gate was open. We need to remind everyone that this range is CLOSED! Discussed adding sign at gate, stating that range is closed. Also recommended that next time we call local police to report trespassers. This may be deterrent for future lawbreakers.
I. Logging: Richard Dixon has talked to Harmon Logging about removing oak trees from Wurtsmith Range. We could make some money and they would help us clear some land. Could also consider selling pine trees in the future although this would bring in minimal revenue. May mark some oaks to be left for shade in picnic area. They may start in March and pay us weekly. Motion by Dixon, second by Dombroski. Motion approved.
J. Next month is a dinner meeting. We will have a potluck, dish to pass, with paper plates and plastic silverware to minimize cleanup.
K. New Members and Renewals: Reminder that Article II, Section 3 of Constitution and Bylaws states that renewal of membership shall not be prorated, even if you are late in paying. New members: Dennis Coury, Barbara Ann Thomas, Kelly Jordan, Bill Fleck, Jeff Hutchinson and Andrew Ernst. Motion to approve passed.
L. Mail Bag: Solicitations for donations from Iosco County Firefighters, Tawas St. Joseph Hospital and sheriff’s Department National Child Safety Council. Advertisements from Evil Ray Steel Target and US Target, Inc. Information regarding having float in Perchville parade. No action on MailBag.
M. Founder’s Club donations total $1,850.00 so far. Money given to Treasurer Anderson.
IX. Motion to adjourn by Carafelly, second by Anderson. Motion passed.