February 10, 2008

Present: Doug Shonts Larry Curtis John Webster Cam Henke

Dale Statson Kirk Todd Brad Carlson Ron Wilcutts

Dave Fortier Walt Esser Arnold Fletcher Larry Stolle

Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm by Dale Statson.

Motion to combine membership and board meetings by C. Henke, second by D. Fortier. Motion carried.

President: We suspended the regular order of business to discuss manager’s report as Manager could not stay for meeting. Motion made to repair lights on skeet field for $150.00 made by D. Fortier, second by D. Shonts, motion carried. W. Esser made motion to purchase 10 sets of battery cable ends at $14.00 per set, second by D. Shonts, motion carried.

D. Statson talked again about Robert’s Rules of Order. CPL Class had 27 people attending, it was bitter cold, and several people joined GBHC to get the reduced rates. 32 SCTP Goodrich kids and parents attended Goodrich HS meeting. Students to use Williams Gun Sight Monday and Tuesdays, GBHC on Sunday afternoons. Recommendation box: “Five Stand should be moved to skeet field 4”, some discussion followed, no action taken. Club Advertisement, D. Statson told us it cost $140.00 to advertise in all 8 local newspapers in the past, and now Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce charges $75.00 to advertise to over 500 businesses plus $90.00 printing cost. Motion made by K. Todd, second by D. Fortier to advertise in Grand Blanc Chamber newsletter, motion carried. D. Statson to make new flier and R. Wilcutts print. Discussed condition of sign at Irish and McCandlish. K. Todd made motion, second by C. Henke to replace sign at a cost of $635.00, motion carried. Public Relations: had 2 groups of SCTP shooters. D. Statson mentioned we could purchase a new Beretta 390 with synthetic stock for $530.00 plus tax and make it a loaner gun, discussion followed, no action taken. Regarding annual Sign Sponsors 25 businesses were invoiced for advertising. J. Swenor will have fund raiser shoot on March 30, 2008. GBHC will host Grand Blanc Chamber annual outing on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2008

Secretary’s Report: Secretary’s report accepted as published.

Treasurer’s Report: Walt indicated Scotty Statson did nice job making new billing and accounting program, and sending him thank you card. We received a letter stating we owed 4^th quarter 2006 payroll taxes of over $1600.00, check was sent last week. Discussion about rugs in front of doors and the cost of $112.00 a month. A new type of rug will be looked at and determined if we can use. Discussion about insurance rates, we added the date of insurance renewal to our electronic calendar we will compare prices prior to our renewal. Treasurer’s report accepted as published.

Membership Report: T. Santoro had excused absence, D. Statson presented 4 new applicants, names are Kip Tyson, Craig Hutchins, Richard Rine and Mark Rhoads. Motion made by K. Todd, second by D. Shonts to accept new applicants, motion carried.

Skeet Report: M. Fischer was not present, D. Statson presented an annual preventative maintenance program from Mark that could be performed by Tyler Trap for $300.00 annually plus $60.00 travel. J. Webster made motion, second by K. Todd to have Tyler perform this maintenance for 2008, motion carried.

Sporting Clays: R. Wilcutts had organization meeting for state shoot and already have porta- johns reserved, we have 2 towers reserved, all is going well. To coordinate another committee meeting in March. Discussion about sporting clays punch card, tabled until next month.

Rifle/Pistol: L. Stolle discussed first shots, some discussions about first shots and it may not fit GBHC, no action taken at this time. Need to get some final grading on rifle range, wood chips and grass to be put down in the Spring. B. Carlson mentioned a porta- john should be on premise near rifle range for at least part of the year. Dave Fortier to check on pricing. Dale stated the next RSO Class scheduled for March 11, 2008 at 6:30 pm.

Old Business: Flint Bowmans Club, some discussion GBHC Board Members determined it was not beneficial to the club to have dual membership. Motion by C. Henke, second by J. Webster to allow members to cut downed trees on our property on non shooting days for non club use with advanced notice only. Motion carried 7 to 2. Cam Henke received a grant application form from the NRA for possibly working on a future 5^th skeet field, no action taken at this time. A. Fletcher says he will not use the NRA shoot cards we provided to him last month as the meeting was cancelled.

New Business: B. Carlson spoke about other clubs shooting prices, he gave us the prices from Multi Lakes and was unaware that we had just compiled shoot prices from other clubs prior to us making a decision on rate changes. We will be implementing a new policy of keeping club contractual records in two places. Articles of Incorporation were delinquent we thank D. Schroeder who took care of this issue and are now current.

Motion to adjourn by A. Fletcher, second by L. Curtis at 8:30 pm.

Next meeting March 9, 2008 at 5:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Kirk Todd-Secretary