1. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by President Pillsbury.
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Conservation Pledge.
3. Roll Call: Absent: Carafelly, McKinney and Dixon.
4. Previous meeting’s minutes: Motion to approve by Clay Jolley, second by
Harold Frase. Motion approved.
5. Financial report by Treasurer Anderson: Ending balance for February is
$11,590.32. Motion to approve Treasurer’s report by John Smith, second by Harold
Frase. Motion approved.
6. Shoot report by Pillsbury: Shooting income of $1,300.00 for February. Motion
to approve shoot report by Clay Jolley, second by Bill Jones. Motion approved.
7. Old business
A. Fence project: We will need another 3 good work days to take down and move
existing fencing. Next fencing work bee is March 25.
B. Rental house: We have installed a new furnace in the rental house due to
safety concerns with the old furnace.
C. Gun Show: Set for April 1 from 9:00-3:00. We will have an ad in the paper.
D. Newsletter: Penny Wojahn published a newsletter that all members should have
received this week. We will try to publish quarterly. Any member can submit
articles to Penny for publication.
E. Brochure: Jodie Spencer is completing a brochure to be distributed at the
local Chamber of Commerce to advertise our Club.
F. Work Bees: March 18 at the Tawas Club to build target frames from 9:00-4:00
and March 25 at Oscoda to continue work on fencing.
8. New Business
A. Richard Dixon has replaced Harry Reinke as a Director.
B. Founder’s Fund Report: Dave Wright reported that $2,500 has been collected
from the Founder’s Club and an additional $5,000 has been pledged.
C. Logging Contract: DNR originally logged off some wood but left black oak and
pine on Oscoda property. We have signed a contract with Harmon Logging of Mikado
to log off black oak. We should net $4,000.-$5,000 profit. Shooting lanes will
be stumped but rest of property will be left to regrow. They should be finished
by the end of May.
D. Election Committee: Four board member terms expire this year- Marsh,
Dombroski, Bertch and Dixon. A nominating committee of John Smith, Dave Wright,
Tom Marsh and John McGrath was formed to prepare a slate of candidates.
E. Miscellaneous Items:
a. Phil Babe suggested that when members bring guests to the club to shoot, it
would be nice if they could be allowed to shoot at the reduced member rate.
b. It was noted that light on the sign is not working and it is hard to find
this place at night. We have parts to fix it but are waiting for warmer weather
as the sign will need to be dug up to reach the electrical areas.
c. Dave Wright reminded everyone that additions or changes in the calendar
should go through him or Randy McKinney.
d. Reminder that youth shooters must be accompanied by a parent or a legal
guardian.
e. Dave Anderson has some samples of hats, embroidered with the club logo, that
we may order. American made hats will cost about $15.00. Dave Wright offered to
check with another company for my price quotes.
f. Match Lapel pins have been ordered that say “Match Winner”. We will order
another 100 that simply have the Club logo- these will be available for
purchase.
F. New Members: None
9. Mail Bag: Tax Assessments have been received. Oscoda range area is assessed
at $32,900. Tawas areas (rental house, clubhouse and range) is assessed at
$78,600. This is decreased from last year. Other mail: Chamber newsletter, 4-H
newsletter, Print and Go Ad, Club Connection NRA newsletter.
10. Adjourn; Motion to adjourn by Clay Jolley, second by Bill Jones. Motion
passed.
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