1. The meeting
was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. President
Pillsbury led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Pillsbury, Smith, Moir, Troy, Kindell, Marsh, and Gueldonzopf.
Absent: Wojahn, Majewski and Dixon. Bryant joined the meeting at
8:36 p.m. Thomas participated by phone
conference commencing at 7:15 p.m. to the end of the meeting.
3. The recent
Financial Report was presented. The board accepted the report as stated.
It was noted that the lack of ATA Raffle ticket income combined with numerous
expenses of the Club has had a significant effect upon the Club’s fiscal
performance. Outdoor Range income is down by $2,000.00. Membership
is up by $2,600.00. Club currently is operating at a loss.
Significant factors have been property taxes, new roof for the clubhouse and the
lack of rent payments from the tenants.
4. President
Pillsbury presented the shoot report. Art Troy provided an excellent
report as to Wurtsmith. Income and activity was favorable.
Incomplete information as to Tawas activities at this time.
5. Motion to
approve the minutes from the July 2009 meeting by Smith seconded by Gueldenzopf.
Motion passed.
6. Old
Business:
(A). There has been no progress on
obtaining a permit for the water well at Wurtsmith.
(B). The fuel supply at Wurtsmith has
been replenished.
(C). The stump removal services and
initial berm construction for trap/skeet and 600 yard range has been completed.
(D). Construction of bird control
devices at the Wurtsmith range is complete except for the top of the shooting
sheds.
(E). The tractor situation at the
Tawas Range has been fraught with problems all summer.
7. New
Business:
(A). A discussion took place relative
to the payment history of the house tenants. Moir offered to donate legal
services provided the Club pays all out of pocket court and service fees.
Motion by Smith, second by Gueldonzopf to commence eviction proceedings.
(B). A discussion took place relative
to fees for sight in days. Motion by Gueldonzopf, second by Moir to
increase charged prices of incidental items, excluding pop and water, by 100%
and cease renting items to increase club profit and avoid complaints of shooters
having to use scratched up glasses, etc.
(C). Gueldonzopf discussed
commencement of a Postal Pistol League. The league will follow NRA
Bullseye rules. The league will be in two halves, and the league fee will
be $20.00.
(D). Smith is proposing a capital
projects procedure that will operate as follows. If a member has a
proposed project plan exceeding $3,000.00 in cost, they may submit a developed
plan to the Board for approval. This plan will not replace the Board
approval required by the bylaws but will work along with existing procedures.
The purpose of the plan will be to have a long-term plan on how assets will be
put together.
(E). Smith indicated he will be
submitting a plan for shelters over the firing line of one 25-yard range and one
50-yard range in the future.
(F). A discussion was held relative to
disposition and future use of the sawed lumber. Motion by Pillsbury,
second by Kindell to table. Motion passed.
(G). The floor by the exterior door in
the kitchen area of the Tawas facility is rotted out. Motion by Pillsbury,
second by Moir to allocate up to $1,000.00 for repairs. Naye: Gueldonzopf.
Motion passed.
(H). Pillsbury and Dixon propose
holding reverse dinner raffle to raise clubs for the fund.
(I). Thomas thanked the
Board for the recent sympathy card regarding her son. Discussion of need
for replenishment of membership cards and possible utilization of a different
card design. Motion by Thomas to purchase 500 of the existing cards
tabled.
New members: Gerald Overbaugh, Richard LaForm and Joseph Dudzik.
After discussion motion by Smith, second by Moir to approve memberships.
Motion passed.
8.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Smith, second by Gueldonzopf.
Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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IOSCO SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
By: Keith E. Moir
Secretary
Dated: September 3, 2009
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