BOARD OF DIRECTORS / MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

GRAND BLANC HUNTSMAN’S CLUB

December 9, 2007

 

Present:  Kirk Todd           Alan Sikes        Larry Curtis          Dave Fortier    Walt Esser

                John Webster    Cam Henke      Arnold Fletcher     Larry Stolle      Tom Santoro

                Josef Martin       Billy Brickles    Mike Prince          Lee Stewart      Dale Statson

                 Don Peterman

 

Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm by Dale Statson.  Motion to combine meetings by D. Fortier 2nd by W. Esser, Motion carried.

 

President: Dale Statson opened meeting talking about Roberts Rules of Order. Day after Thanksgiving, Club was open but only $300.00 in income, probably not a good day to be open in future. Cub Scouts – 12 kids came to shoot with their parents and learn gun safety. Thank Arnold Fletcher, Cam Henke, Dave McDonald, Brad Carlson and Dale Statson for their time. CPL class: unable to host class at this time, still hoping it will happen in January. Working on new instructor. Chamber of Commerce has pictures and comments of our club in their monthly newsletter. Carriage Town Ministries was chosen to be the recipient again this year of all money collected, and gifts from Christmas Mitten Tree. The Club will donate $200.00 to Carriage Town Ministries as well. A motion was made by L. Curtis, 2nd by J. Webster to approve this donation.  Winter Skeet League: Dale Statson communicated with Mark Lucky and Marc Somers who will be here to pre-register shooters. Rates same as last year at $4.50 per round. Suggestion Box: It was brought to the clubs attention that someone would like to be able to shoot archery at our club, discussion followed. It was decided there would be no archery targets set up at our club, but D. Fortier will talk to Flint Bowman’s Club to look at possible dual membership.

 

Secretary:  Presented by Kirk Todd. Because of additional members present at meeting, minutes from November were read. Secretary’s report accepted as written.

 

Treasurer: Presented by Walt Esser.  Reports for October and November were presented. D. Statson thanked W. Esser for his work and extra efforts handling this position, would also like to see payroll broke down on income statement for January’s annual meeting. A motion by C. Henke 2nd by A. Sikes to accept treasurer’s report.  Motion carried.

 

Membership: Presented by T. Santoro. One new applicant named A. Lyle Beckwith, sponsored by L. Smith. Motion by C. Henke, 2nd by K. Todd to accept new member, motion carried. T. Santoro spoke about break down of dues and discussed what he thought may be best for the club. D. Statson thanked T. Santoro for his professional report. D. Statson again spoke about possible need for mandatory volunteer hours for 2008 new members but would not be retroactive. Report accepted as presented.

 

Sporting Clays: Ron Wilcutts was absent. No report given.

 

Skeet: Mark Fischer was absent. A. Fletcher commented the Chevy League is starting in January as well as Mid-States Skeet League.

 

Manager:  Dale Statson: There is a light on skeet fields #2 and #3 burned out and must be replaced prior to skeet league starting. Oil was changed in Trap machine on field #1. Member send an e-mail and asked if we could change target presentations more frequently. Discussion followed, presentations will be changed on a regular basis.

 

Old Business: Game Night, November 29, 2007, cold and windy, wind died down after dark, and all had a lot of fun! There were 11 shooters present. Will try it again when weather is warmer. A thank you was given to A. Sikes for his efforts. Discussion about a trailer to transport people. John Webster and Larry Curtis willing to build one costing approx $500… to be decided by next year’s board.

      Constitution Meeting at 6:30 pm on December 13, 2007. Discussed how the vote will be taken. Determined we will read the current wording, then the proposed wording and explain its benefits. Will ask if members understand the proposed changes, if so, we will vote Y or N on these 13 proposed changes. 

 

New Business: New Year’s Day Tuesday January 1, 2008. Club will be open from 9 am to 5 pm. Everyone shoots at member rates. Motion by C. Henke 2nd by K. Todd to allow up to $700.00 for food and supplies for New Year’s Day, Motion carried. Dave Fortier to again handle the food arrangements.

Cam Henke stated he would be willing to apply for NRA grant if members and board agreed we have need for an additional skeet field. Tabled until January meeting.

     M. Prince spoke about Robert’s Rules of Order and suggested that we not appoint anyone to a board position without an election and that member must be present at the annual meeting to be put on the floor for members to vote on.

      Christmas bonus for Chris and Joanne was discussed and determined that the board members would make this donation.

       Motion to adjourn by L. Curtis 2nd by C. Henke at 7:30 pm

 

       Next meeting to be January 13, 2008