7:30 PM • Wahpeton Community Center
Attendees: Cindie VanTassel, Kevin Manock, Greg Gerou, Justin Kratz, Becci Truesdell, Rich Truesdell, Greg Braun, Nathan Rausch, Kelly Carlson
Approve Minutes from the previous meeting – MSC Rich, Kevin
President Report
Club elections: the following have agreed to be nominated for reelection to their offices:
- Greg Gerou – President
- Brad Glarum – Vice President
- Greg Braun – Treasurer
- Mary Rausch – Secretary
For the appointment of 4 officer positions above: MSC Greg B, Rich
- Kelly Carlson – 1 Year Director
- Cindie Van Tassel – 2 Year Director (odd year)
For appointment of 2 Director positions above: MSC Greg B, Rich
- Nominations are open for any of the offices/positions on the Board of Directors. Please bring your nomination(s) to the May meeting.
- No additional nominations were received by the May meeting.
Completed the North Dakota Community Foundation online application for the RRASC – may have grant funding available to RRASC for various projects
Inventory from the 2nd level of City Hall
- Duck decoys, goose decoys, 50 summer fishing rods, 2 ice shelters – not in the way, but we do need to make a decision
Treasurer Report
- $81,947.75
- Greg B recognized by Greg G for working through taxes
- Canceled QuickBooks account – paid $590, will get all but $50 back
Parks & Recreation
- WCC has implemented its fob & key control system, added a padlock on the safe room
- WP&R is cleaning the storage area at WCC. RRASC has 8 file drawers of information dating back to 1985
- We need to make a decision on these; discussed scanning and making digital copies; Greg B volunteered to help with this effort.
- Still waiting for high water to subside before we put the fishing pier in; our anchor points are still under water.
- Parking lot for golf course fishing pier has gravel; rocks still need to be placed along east side of parking lot along the river bank. BBQ grill needs to be welded back onto its post. Future plans are for a covered picnic area.
- Last fall the grinder for the fish cleaning station locked up. NDG&F plans to replace the entire fish cleaning table and grinder. Park staff will remove the old one and that will be taken with them to place at a site that just needs a table for cleaning. Wes will be here June 5th to determine what plumbing and/or electrical needs to be moved to fit the new table. The utilities will be the responsibility of the park. When the cost is determined, RRASC may be approached for a contribution.
SE Area Sportsmen’s Club
- Putting together information to see about getting it going again
Jr Wildlife Club Committee
- May: Plant Identification at Kidder Recreation Area; NDSU Extension is bringing in plants
Public Relations
- Website – Renewed hosting for next 3 years; provides additional services/features
Red River Projects
- Potential for power projects at campsites – look at helping to get power to Knight Shelter
Mooreton Pond Projects
- Richland County Park Board is asking our input on placement of a bench being donated to Mooreton Pond
- Potential for NW corner – scheduling a date to install docks, payloader available all next week – Tuesday at 4:30PM
Fishing Activities
Dick Bell Catfish Derby – June 3, 2023
- Fliers handed out – 6:45AM-8AM sign up – 7AM-11AM weigh in
Family Fishing Nights – TBD for 2023
- Looking for volunteers – event occurring is contingent on volunteers
Head of the Red Gun & Archery Club
- Open Now!
Mooreton Sportsmen’s Club, Joe Pikarski Trap Range & MSC Rifle/Pistol Range
- Summer league and open shooting starts May 31
- Planning improvement at the Joe Pikarski Trap Range – they will be making grant applications & using RRASC 501(c)(3)
- MSC grant request to RRASC for $2,500.00
- Total project funding is $8,000 – Motion by Rich to approve grant request of $2,500 which includes sponsorship signage, seconded by Kelly, approved
- Second viewing of grant request at June meeting
RRASC Internal Hunting Contests (April – March) – Youth & Adult categories
- Deer/Elk/etc.
- Turkey Beard
- Pheasant Tail Feather
- Waterfowl, # of species harvested
RRASC Internal Fishing Contests (April – March)
- Youth & Adult categories: Fresh Water & Salt Water
Old / New / Unfinished Business
- Hosting a hunting and fishing rummage sale – May 20, 2023, WCC, 8AM – 1PM Outdoors themed: hunting, fishing, archery, camping – booth table rentals to recoup costs of space rental – NO guns will be able to be sold at this event. Cindie got a layout of the WCC gym from Melissa so event booths can be planned; Contact Cindie to register for a booth
- Shot gun shells needed for the upcoming fall hunts – Inventory is complete – Need steel shot #4
- RAP Auction date confirmed, August 19, 2023
- NDWF Quarterly meeting, April 1, 2023 in Valley City
- Matching Funds for our carcass dumpster program are still available
- Mason Miller is planning an Eagle Scout Project at the Brushville dock area – he may request funding to support project
- Shalie Lipp passed away May 7, 2023, she is the sister to club member and sponsor Stevin Lipp
- Wahpeton Trap: looking for sponsorship – Motion by Becci to donate $500, seconded by Kelly, approved
- ND State Fair, July 21-29, volunteer help requested, contact Greg G if interested
- Bait card process for kids – being investigated