IOSCO SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
Board Meeting
April 7, 2010

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. President Eugene Kindall led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. ROLL CALL
Present: Smith, Moir (joined meeting after Pledge of Allegiance), Bryant, Troy, Eugene Kindall, Majewski, Dixon and Thomas (joined meeting after Pledge of Allegiance and participated by phone conference).
Absent: Larry Kindell, Wojahn, Marsh and Gueldonzopf.
Thomas questioned why the time of her participation in the February 2010 meeting was noted in the minutes. Moir informed her that he, and his predecessor have always recorded the time that members join the meeting after commencement or leave the meeting early.

4. Minutes of March 2010 meeting. Motion to approve the minutes from the March 2010 meeting by Smith, second by Dixon. Motion passed.

5. Financial Report. Joe Bryant presented the recent Financial Report. Revenues attributable to pistol. Tenants are paid to date.
6. Membership Report. Renewal notices will go out the end of this month. Two new members applied for club membership, Paul Stewart and Terry Kukla. Motion by Smith, second by Moir to approve the membership of Messrs Stewart and Kukla. Motion passed. President Eugene Kindall indicated that Paul Stewart submitted a very complimentary note expressing gratitude to the Club, and Richard Dixon in particular, for helping to get his son started in shooting activities.
New member Doug Barber indicated he has not received a newsletter, a copy of the bylaws or information he needs to participate and become involved in club activities. Thomas will send him a copy of the bylaws and a list of contact people. Lynn Pillsubry also provided Mr. Barber information.

7. New Business: A request was received for a $155.00 donation to the Alpena, Montmorency, Alcona Education Service District Camp Wilderness Program. Motion by Moir, second by Majewski to donate $155.00. Motion passed.

8. Members at Large: John McGrath reported that Dale Willett is transporting the new trap machines for Wurtsmith back to Michigan from Florida. See nunc pro tunc motion approval of acquisition of the machines at Paragraph 10 herein.

Mr. McGrath inquired as to the inventory of safety glasses, earplugs and ECIs for upcoming shooting activities, including but not limited to Sight In Days. Plenty of inventory is on-hand and/or readily available.
Lynn Pillsubry inquired as to whether paint will be available for the work bee on Sunday April 11, 2010. Majewski will have the paint available. Lynn will paint the inside of the shooting line buildings first at Tawas and then at Oscoda. All members are encouraged to attend and help out in sprucing up the facilities for the upcoming summer months.

9. Old Business:
Range Officer/Committee. First meeting has occurred. David Anderson will oversee Tawas range activities and Art Troy will do the same for Wurtsmith.
A work bee will be scheduled for May 2, 2010.
Lawn equipment needs were discussed. There is a need for a brush hog for Wurtsmith and a new tractor for Tawas. Arrangements have been made to have gas and equipment readily available at Wurtsmith. Members needing to access the supplies or equipment to perform club chores can find them in the first bunker, which will be accessible.
A common firing line will be establish on the 50 yard ranges providing for berms at alternating distances.
Water at Wurtsmith. Request has been submitted to the township for approval. We are awaiting a response.
Complaint Procedure. The proposed complaint procedure drafted by Moir was read and considered by the Board for the second time. Motion was made by Majewski to adopt the complaint procedure, second by Dixon. Motion approved.
Miscellaneous: Discussion took place relative to publication of all rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures in one booklet.
Smith indicated vandalism occurred at Wurtsmith during the second or third week of March.
Four board memberships expire this year. Bryant will chair a candidate and election committee.
Member Bob Brennan, who was also a Founders Club member, recently passed away. Motion to donate $100.00 to his spouse to use in his memory at her discretion made by Moir, second by Smith. Mrs. Brennan will also be extended a lifetime membership.

10. March Interim Board Activity: On March 11, 2010 member Dale Willett contacted President Eugene Kindall to advise that he had located two LaPorte 12 volt solar powered trap machines, while vacationing in the State of Florida. The trap machines were offered for sale at $1,000.00 each. This was a good deal, and members Don Spencer and Don Warbington confirmed the machines were in good condition. President Kindall contacted every member by phone on that day for purposes of approval of the purchase of the trap machines. All members approved. Mr. Willet was given approval the following day to purchase the machines on behalf of the club. The board ratified the previous action taken nun pro tunc.

11. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Moir, second by Majewski. Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted:



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IOSCO SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
By: Keith E. Moir
Secretary

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