IOSCO SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
Directors/Trustee Meeting
Date August 6th, 2008

1. Call to order at 7:16 PM
2. Members present: Lynn Pillsbury, Eugene Kindell, Greg Gueldenzopf, Tom Dombroski, Tom Majewski, Art Troy, Mike Smith, and Keith Moir. Absent: Keith Wojhan, Tom Marsh, Richard Dixon, and Dan Welton.
3. Pledge of Allegiance and Conservation Pledge were made.
3. Financial report - presented by Brad Seegesser
June profit of $1,323. Bank error $2,345.55 – this is to the good (i.e. there is more there than we know). Brad will figure out why.
July profit of $5,298
Expenses of $3,953
Ending balance for year to date - $29,160.
Pop Machine – Dave Anderson gave report on pop machine. Brad requested that all receipts and cash outflow for individual disciplines be handled better for easier bank reconciliation.
Financial report approved.
4. Shoot report – income of $2,548.
5. Minutes from last month – Motion to accept by Art Troy, second by Tom Majewski, motion approved.

6. Old Business:
a. Discussion: Still have not purchased the Dell computer yet.
b. Porta Potties at Tawas range need to be serviced.
c. Dealing with checkbook while Treasurer is out of town still needs to be taken care of.
d. Using debit card w/preset balance still needs to be taken care of.
e. Letter read from President of Glennie Sportsman’s Club suggested we should consider positive motivation for people volunteering – instead of negative motivation (i.e. fines for not working). Keith Moir suggested possible free shoot and pizza (or something along those lines) as reward for working or possible free hat or combination of things. Brad suggested having list of possible things to give to volunteers that they might choose from (i.e. hats, shirts, shells, range pass, etc.).
f. Discussion on new club brochure developed by Jodi Spencer. Mike Smith suggested there should be pictures of “happy” things/people in brochure. Other word changes were discussed as well. Jodi will get this completed and 500 printed.
g. Still planning the pig roast for September 7th. Tent will be donated, no charge, by “Main Gate Rental” in Oscoda.
h. Tom Majewski checked into getting various patches for various shooter winners – way expensive if they are all different. Suggested getting 200 patches, circular w/Iosco Sportsmen’s Club around perimeter w/ “Match Winner” in center. Would be
around $450.00 with contrasting colors. Tom asked for motion, Greg Gueldenzopf second – motion passed.
7. New Business:
a. Water at Wurtsmith – Tom Dombroski – talked to Ed Schwiderson out of AuGres. He suggested one (1) 4,000 gallon tank or two (2) 2,500 gallon tanks housed in a shed or an underground tank – this would be more money. We would need permit, might get tank from Linwood Tile or M-Supply in West Branch. More discussion – Mike Smith suggested w/the proper engineering a well might be reality. Lynn Pillsbury suggested Mike investigate his thoughts and suggested Tom investigate further into costs of tanks. Art Troy talked about his discussion w/the township supervisor – says only option is to have above ground tank in heated building.
b. Checking account for Wurtsmith – Dan Welton wants a second checking account specifically for use at Wurtsmith. Discussion – Mike Smith opposed to this second account – we have a system that needs fixing – period. Keith Moir opposed as well – not going to be involved as Treasurer w/someone else running a second checkbook. Tom Dombroski brought up fact of need for backup when Keith is not available and suggested we do something to either make checkbook available when he’s gone or re-visit idea of debit card. More discussion – Debit card seems to be best idea, with a probable limit of $2,000.00.
8. Open discussion:
a. Tom Marsh is supposed to be cooking for the September general membership meeting. – Tom is not present – do not know menu.
b. Tom Majewski – brought up idea of movable steel targets – four (4) stands – cost around $600.00 or less on 300 yard range – motion tabled.
c. Art Troy – requested results of matches so they can be posted at Wurtsmith range. Also asked if the amount of money collected and spent for match be made known as a means of checks and balances.
d. Keith Moir – asked someone to call people who filled out the info cards. Dave Anderson volunteered.
e. Greg Gueldenzopf – questioned where advertising budget is spent. Suggested placing ads in local paper on busy weekends to try to attract new shooters thru the shooting season (May – September). Greg will do advertising.
f. Greg Gueldenzopf – wants to know if both sides of berm can be fired upon at same time for IDPA – answer is NO! Not allowed to shoot toward air base.
g. Mike Smith – brought up idea of “Quigley Shoot” – he would like to make it happen. Maybe on limited basis in September.
h. Tenets – there is a leaky roof in the rental house – bid $2,264.40, need at least one or more bids before final decision.
i. Membership and dues notices.
New members – Dave Edwards – National City; James Kaiser, Dennis Bayn, Ted Schlarb – Brighton, Rick Krause, David Lyons, and John Kline. New members’ nominations approved.
j. Mail bag. Tax notice – taxes are up and appraisal is up. Thank you note from Jack and Lois Snow.
10. Adjournment – Keith Moir moved to adjourn, second by Tom Majewski. Meeting adjourned at 10:06 PM.

Respectfully submitted by
Tom Dombroski (Substitute Secretary)

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