February 17, 2022 Minutes

Attendees: Greg Gerou, Greg Braun, Brad Glarum, Wayne Beyer, Jerry Oren, Becci Truesdell, Kelly Carlson, Mary Rausch

Approve minutes from the previous meeting – MSC Brad, Kelly

President’s Report

Consider an investment plan for the club through Thrivent (Tom Larson)

Discussed transfer of funds from our checking account into investment; liquid with growth opportunities
Endowment Option: $25,000 minimum to start; can grant funds in and out if necessary
Investment Option: $2,000 minimum to start; we can use it to build towards an endowment; we have the option to convert this to an endowment once $25,000 is reached
Anyone can transfer funds/land/etc into either option
Conversation with Bank of the West was not productive in terms of investment options
Discussed starting with the Investment Option through Thrivent and building towards an endowment
We can decide how much we want to start with, with the minimum being $2,000
Discussed transferring funds from our checking account at the end of each calendar year into the investment account
After the 3rd year, we could make withdrawals from the investment without a penalty; the penalty is minimal within the first 3 years
Motion was made to invest $10,000 in a Thrivent Investment account at a moderate risk level pending additional follow up questions that Greg G will take back to Tom Larson:
Can we put a cap on the risk we are willing to take? Can we set a maximum withdrawal amount? Can we establish account reviews in semi-annual intervals?

Need a club member to manage grants

Both RRASC application for grant funding and receiving requests; we have over 20 grant opportunities
Becci will reach out to a colleague, who writes grants for a living, to get more information on what an individual can expect with this role

Communication by Community Development Chris DeVries

Sporting Goods Store to open in the ground level of Fitness center / Opera House – will update when able

Treasurer Report

$65,693 balance as of the meeting – MSC Brad, Jerry
Quickbooks software purchase: would need to be downloaded onto the computer of who will be using it the most – Greg B has agreed to this. There is a mobile app that can be used; estimated to cost less than $100/year.

Members / Committees / Projects Reports

Hunters Smoker (Curt Mund, Vern Shasky, Rich & Becci Truesdell, Abby Carlson) – October 22, 2022

Jr Wildlife Club Committee (Cindie Van Tassel, Rich Truesdell)

February: Air Rifle @ Wahpeton Community Center – 12 youth attended
March: Bird House Construction @ Comstock Construction – moving back one week to March 24

Scholarships (Patrick Brejcha, Rich Truesdell, Vern Shasky) – one has been received; committee to review

Public Relations (Rich Truesdell, Joe Keller, Brad Glarum, Cindie Van Tassel, Mandy Steinberger)

Website (Becci Truesdell)
Cindie tries to watch for members or family members that pass away for sympathy cards – see any let her know
Facebook/Instagram (Abby Carlson) – as you see posts, please share them!

Red River Projects (Brett Lambrecht, Rich Truesdell)

Golf course fishing pier needs some gravel reinforcement; cost is $5,000, of which $3,750 is paid by the ND G&F; Wayne asked the club to pay the balance of $1,250 – MSC Becci, Kelly

Mooreton Pond Projects (Brad Glarum, Greg Gerou, Vern Shasky, Rich Truesdell) – pier work to be scheduled

Fishing/Hunting Events

Neil Heitkamp Ice Fishing Derby (Vern Shasky, Cindie Van Tassel) – Feb 19, 2022
Vince Herding Youth Fishing Derby (Rich & Becci Truesdell) – May 7, 2022
Dick Bell Catfish Derby (Justin Kratz) – June 4, 2022
Family Fishing Nights (Cindie Van Tassel) – TBD for 2022
Brunk’s Carp & Sucker Derby (Greg Gerou, Wayne Beyer, Jerry Oren) – TBD for 2022 – Additional chair needed – Wayne recommends that the next P&R Director take it on since the event is during the week
Fall Youth Goose Hunt (Dylan Teberg, Cindie Van Tassel) – TBD for 2022
Marv Manock Youth Waterfowl Hunt (Kevin Manock) – TBD for 2022
Fall Youth Pheasant Hunt (Mark Althoff) – Oct 1, 2022
Ladies Rooster Roundup (Abby Carlson) – Oct 14-15, 2022

National Wild Turkey Federation (Richland Renegade Toms Chairperson Brad Glarum) – Feb 4, 2022 – NWTF donated $100 check for Jr Wildlife

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (Bois-de-Sioux Chapter) – Apr 23, 2022 – Motion for $500 sponsorship again this year – MSC Wayne, Brad

Trap Clubs

Head of the Red Gun Archery Club (Brian Gefre) – Opens end of May 2022
Mooreton Sportsmen’s Club, Joe Pikarski Trap Range & MSC Rifle/Pistol Range (Bob Rosemore, Greg Gerou, Mark Althoff) – Will open June 1, 2022

Recruitment (Greg Gerou, Abby Carlson, Mary Rausch, Mandy Steinberger, Becci Truesdell, Kelly Carlson)

Have the RRASC logo or name on all clothing items given out for the various activities. This includes hats, vests, shirts, at the youth hunts.

Old / New / Unfinished Business/Correspondence

Bench recognition plaque name nominations

The plan is to have multiple names per plaque – 5 benches will need plaques
Nominations received: Randy Hovde, Vince Herding, Mike Fenske, Jeff Trom, Larry Brunkhorst, Marv Manock, Randy Hoerer, Wayne Beyer, Chuck Haus, Dick Bell, Dave Langenwalter

“Ask for Permission” signs are available

April Banquet – Tentative date Friday, April 22, 2022

Award Preparation – RRASC President

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