Iosco Sportsmens Club
General Meeting
March 5, 2008

I. Call to order by President Pillsbury at 7:06 pm.

II. Pledge of Allegiance and Conservation Pledge

III. Roll Call: Present: Pillsbury, Dombroski, Welton, Bertch, McGrath, Dixon, Carafelly,
Marsh. Absent: Wojahn, Moir, Frase, McKinney

IV. Speakers
A. Jim Grant is northern Michigan Field Coordinator for MUCC. Discussed programs, activities, goals, organization, etc.
B. Laura Loeffler from 4H Shooting Sports. They need instructors and youth leaders. Volunteers must attend a weekend training session. Programs include BB Gun, Muzzleloading, Trap and 22.

V. Minutes from February are not available due to absence of secretary. Motion by Director Welton to table approval , 2nd by Brian Loeffler. Motion approved.

VI. Financial Report presented by Assistant Treasurer Brad Saegesser. Report accepted as presented.

VII. Shooting Report presented by President Pillsbury. Shooting income of $798.00 for February. Motion to accept by Director Welton, second by Bill Jones. Motion approved.

VIII. New Business
A. Chet Michalski suggested that we participate in a Raffle sponsored by the American Trapshooter’s Association. First prize is a GMC Truck. Tickets sell for $5.00 and our club gets to keep $3.00 of each ticket sold.
B. Mike Smith informed the club that there is a Black Powder Shooting Class at the Wurtsmith Range on Saturday, March 29 from 2:00 to 5:00. Cost is $10.00 and does not include any range time. They are also starting a summer black powder league that will meet once monthly.
C. Laura Loeffler from Tawas Chamber of Commerce mentioned that Tawas and Oscoda Chambers are sponsoring a Celebrate Freedom week from July 4 through July 13. Events will be held throughout the 2 communities every day and our club could participate with an event.
D. President Pillsbury noted that the Tawas Range is hosting a Bench Rest Shooter’s School from June 20-22. The cost is $150.00 and many prizes will be presented. Participants are expected from all across the country.
E. Thank you to Phil Babe for paying for repair of snowblower.
F. Thank you to Dave Anderson for his hard work in keeping sidewalks cleared in the winter.
G. June is the election of officers. We need to find people to serve on a Nominating Committee. Dan Welton offered to serve as the Board representative and find 2 general members to serve on it.
H. We are also forming a Budget Committee to work on budget for the upcoming year. Brad Saegesser offered to chair this committee. They will hold their first meeting on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 pm at the Tawas Clubhouse.
I. Work Bees are scheduled for Saturday, March 8 from 9:00 to 3:00 at Tawas and Oscoda to clean the clubhouse. Also on March 29.
J. There have been problems with the heating system at Wurtsmith. It is very old and the circulating pump had to be repaired and the antifreeze replaced. Eventually we will need a brand new system. Membership had questions as to why we are heating the facilities when they are closed for the winter.
K. John McGrath noted that the original intention of our membership fee was to allow applicants to “work off” the initiation fee. Unfortunately this may not have been an official part of the motion that was voted on.
L. Richard Dixon is starting a 300 yard High Power League in April.

IX. Motion to adjourn at 8:20 pm by Director Welton, second by Loeffler. Motion approved.

Respectfully submitted by interim secretary, Jodie Spencer