IOSCO SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
Board Meeting
May 5, 2010

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. President Eugene Kindell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Smith, Moir, Bryant, Troy, Eugene Kindell, Majewski, Dixon, Marsh (joined meeting after Pledge of Allegiance, and Thomas (joined
meeting after Pledge of Allegiance and participated by phone conference until 8:35 p.m.). Absent: Larry Kindell, and Wojahn. Excused: Gueldonzopf.
4. Minutes of April 2010 meeting. Motion to approve the minutes from the April 2010 meeting by Smith, second by Troy. Motion passed.
5. Financial Report. Brad Saegesser and Joe Bryant presented the recent Financial Report. Shooting revenues $645.00, non-shooting revenues $1,500.00. Tenants are current.
6. Membership Report. Seventy-one renewals received so far. One new member applied for club membership – John Vermeulen. Motion by Dixon, second by Bryant to approve the membership of Mr. Vermeulen. Motion passed.
7. New Business/Mailbag:
a. Notice from David Wright regarding IDPA income and expenses to date was received.
b. A thank you note was received form the Alpena, Montmorency, Alcona Education Service District Camp Wilderness Program for the Club’s recent donation.
8. Members at Large: Nothing presented during this portion of the meeting. Members present did participate in discussion relative to board issues disused during the meeting.
9. Old Business:
Range Officer/Committee.
a. A meeting took place on April 21, 2010. No additional work bees will be scheduled in the near future.
b. The range committee recommends completion of the skeet field at Oscoda with budget of $1,800.00. We have the lumber to build the houses.
c. Completion of shelters for the pistol side of the range, a permit is not necessary if the shelters are less than 200 square feet each. Recommend construction of three shelters at total cost of $2,400.00.
d. Budget recommendation of $2,500.00 for needs of 600 yard range.
e. If full auto weapons are utilized, would like someone to act as a range officer.
f. Did not arrive at an agreement on a common firing point for pistol ranges.
g. Next meeting May 11, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.
h. Recommend purchase of a lawn tractor for Tawas.
i. Relative to Operating and Emergency Procedures - 911 will guide callers through any situations. Our rules will instruct to call 911 in the event of an emergency.
j. Water at Wurtsmith. The township has approved the request to drill a well subject to the water being tested after completion. Permit will be applied for. Survey will be conducted and the project will be underway.
10. Miscellaneous:
a. Four board memberships expire this year specifically the memberships of Bryant, Marsh, Wojahn and Moir. Wojahn and Moir are not seeking reelection to the board. Bryant and Marsh will stand for reelection. David Anderson, Bill Leitchman and Ann Osaer are seeing election to one of the board positions.
b. June Meeting: Will be a membership meeting and election of board members. The meeting will take place at the Tawas facility on Wednesday June 2, 2010. A cocktail hour will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting at 7:00 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.
c. Financial Committee. The committee will meet on Wednesday May 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
d. Rental house. The tenants have requested permission to purchase a new bedroom window and have the cost deducted from their rent. Bryant will instruct them to obtain two estimates.
e. Ann Osaer indicated CCW classes will be held at the Tawas facility on May 15, 2010, June 6 or 12, 2010, July 10, 2010 and August 7, 2010.
f. Motion by Majewski second by Smith regarding tracking of work hours, as follows:
“All members of Iosco Sportsmen’s Club shall, starting as of June 2010, when working at the club have a board member or someone in charge of a work party signed the back of their membership card with the amount of hours worked. At the end of the year upon renewal they will return their old card as proof of work along with their next year’s dues. For members that, due to health issues, cannot participate an exception will be made.”
Motion passed.
g. Due to increased costs to the Club, the price for pop will be raised to $1.50 effective immediately.
h. Motion by Moir, second by Bryant to approve a transfer to inactive status and suspension of dues requirement for member Jim Keyser. Mr. Keyser may move to active status when his health permits upon payment of dues owing at that time with no requirement for payment of an initiation fee.
i. Wurtsmith shoot report presented by Troy. Total revenue for March $14.00 and for April $864.00.
j. New member Paul Stewart donated a walk behind mower that will be used at Wurtsmith.
k. Motion by Smith, second by Troy to replace range passes lost by Dave Wright in his recent house fire.
l. Susan Vick a candidate for the 103rd seat in the Michigan House of Representatives requested an opportunity to address the members. She was invited to attend the June 2010 meeting.
11. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Moir, second by Majewski. Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.


Respectfully Submitted:
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IOSCO SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
By: Keith E. Moir
Secretary
Dated: June 2, 2010

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