Sportsmens’ Club General Meeting
June 6, 2007

I. Call to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Pillsbury.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Conservation Pledge
III. Roll Call: All Board members present except David Wright.
IV. Minutes from May: Motion to approve by Director McGrath. Second by Clay Jolley. Motion approved.
V. Financial Report: Recommendation to separate Trap income and expenses from the 5-Stand. Report reviewed and discussed.
VI. Shoot Report: Income of $2,351.10 for May.
VII. Old Business:
a. Bylaw changes: Motion to change Article II, Section 3, from “Any member 30 days delinquent in payment of dues or any other indebtedness of the club shall be suspended until full payment has been made”. The word “suspended” shall be changed to “terminated”. Motion by McGrath, second by Pizzo. Discussion and comments include that membership may decrease, there could be extenuating circumstances (medical or financial) and that allowances should be made. Also that we should have a process by which to grant a grace period in certain situations. Also comments that a longer time period should be allowed to allow for payment. Strict time limits would facilitate the budgeting process. Vote was 13 yes and 23 no. Motion failed.
b. Motion by McKinney to send above bylaw amendment back to committee for further review and to involve our membership secretary, Tina Carafelly, in the process. Second by Pizzo. Motion approved.
c. Discussion by Larry Kittinger regarding the Initiation Fee. He noted that he made a motion in December to postpone vote on the Initiation Fee until June meeting. Minutes from December General meeting reflect no such motion, second or vote. Minutes from March General meeting indicate yes vote on Initiation Fee. Secretary Spencer noted that if a member would like minutes amended, it should be done at the following meeting, before they are approved. Minutes cannot be amended 6 months later.
VIII. New Business
a. Budget for 2007. Actual budget year is June 1st through May 31. Budget was reviewed by all members present. It was noted that this is the first year that we have had an official budget and that changes will be made throughout the year. The budget is intended to provide guidelines and is flexible, according to the needs and wants of the Club members. Questions were answered by Secretary Spencer, Director McGrath and President Pillsbury. Comments included:
1. Members Keith Wojahn and Jan Cartwright noted that Trap income and expenses should be separated from 5-Stand.
2. Member Jan Cartwright noted that Range development should include funds for Trap, including a Trap House at Wurtsmith to be built for estimated cost of $1,000.00. Also a storage shed for Trap should be in the budget.
3. Member Richard Dixon noted that Trap members have a completed shooting area in Tawas and that funds should instead be directed towards those shooting disciplines that have no range available. Some members felt that efforts and funds should be focused towards completion of the 300 yard rifle range.
b. Business Case for 300 yard range scoring pits construction. A handout detailing expenses and potential profits to be gained from construction of the shooting pits. Discussion regarding types of matches to be held and number of people that could be attracted to Wurthsmith range. Motion to approve $3,500.00 towards construction of the pits by Smith, second by Jolley. Motion approved.
c. 50 caliber shooting. President Pillsbury has received requests for individuals to shoot 50 caliber BMG’s at Wurtsmith. There should be no problems with noise or safety issues. Motion to allow individuals to shoot 50 caliber BMG’s at 300 yard range at Wurtsmith with stipulation that they shoot no more than 5 rounds in 1 location to preserve the berms. Motion by Jolley, second by McKinney. Motion approved.
d. Keith Wojahn noted that shooting supplies have increased in cost and this is putting a burden on our 4-H youth shooters. If anyone would like to make a donation to help our 4-H shooters, please see Keith.
e. Dave Anderson would like to offer to be groundskeeper at the Tawas facility in return for his shooting fees. Motion to allow by Cartwright, second by Moir. Motion approved.
f. New Members: Dan Murphy, Richard Rohn, Debbie Wiltse and family, Bert Green, Keith Hill, John Bosley, Herman Shelton Jr., Mason Van Gilder, Charles Spencer, Randolph Brown, Jeff Webster, Tim Fullerton, Kurt Beck. Motion by Jack Snow to approve new members, second by Carafelly. Motion approved.
g. Election of new Board Members: Directors Dave Anderson, Dave Wright, John Smith and Jodie Spencer- terms have expired and they have chosen not to run for re-election. Five candidates are running for 4 available Board seats. Results as follows:
Keith Moir 26 votes
Dan Welton 23 votes
Tom Marsh 27 votes
Keith Wojahn 26 votes
Dennis Blaszklewski 19 votes
Moir, Wojahn, Marsh and Welton are elected.
IX. Motion to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. by Jolley, second by Pizzo. Motion approved.
Minutes respectfully submitted by departing Secretary, Jodie Spencer
Organizational Meeting
Iosco Sportsmen’s Club
June 6, 2007
I. Meeting called to order at 9:15 p.m. by President Pillsbury.
II. Motion to nominate Pillsbury for another term as president by Moir, second by Frase. Motion approved.
III. Motion to nominate Dombroski for second term as Vice-President by Carafelly, second by Frase. Motion approved.
IV. Keith Moir volunteered as Treasurer, to be assisted by Brad Saegesser.
V. Keith Wojahn volunteered as Secretary.
VI. Decision to hold next regular Board Meeting on July11th. This is one week later than normal due to the Holiday.
VII. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.


Respectfully submitted, Jodie Spencer, departing Secretary.