Call to order by President Greg Gerou at 7:40 p.m.
Attendance: Greg Gerou, Brad Edwardson, Rich Truesdell, Becci Truesdell, Kevin Manock, Bob Rosemore, Denise Herding, Melissa Schumacher, Kelly Carlson
Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Kevin, Mel) to approve July 18
Board of Directors Reports
President
- Lewis & Clark Club uses Scheels fishing department for their fishing events
- Abby Carlson submitted a grant request to ND Wildlife for $1,000 for the Ladies Hunt. It was approved and a check is coming.
- Park & Rec has t-shirts in storage they no longer need and the club can use them. Going to go through after tonight’s meeting. Knights of Columbus could use any blue ones.
- Shot of Hope article in the Daily News. It might be a good program to support.
- There are five completed duck houses for Chuck Haus’s property.
- Going to need assistance to get the birds for the pheasant hunts. Kelly said he would be available to pick up for the October 18 hunt.
Treasurer
- Grant request for Twist of Fate Hunt on September 26-29 (MSC Rich, Kelly)
General Committee Reports
Parks & Recreation
- Kidder & Golf Course piers are in
- A possible location for one of our docks is just south of the park football field (near 6th Street)
Jr. Wildlife Club
- August 8 at the Chahinkapa Zoo – 14 kids plus a few parents that stayed. Got to see snow leopards, bears, tigers, Tal.
- Continuing to have some no-shows. Consider to start sending out post emails to those that don’t show who are registered.
- September 19 is Intro to Deer Hunting
Mooreton Trap
- Current raffle going to to support their programs and up keep
- Range Patrons – $160 the 1st year for a sign at the trap range
- Labor Day Turkey Shoot at noon
Public Relations
- Upcoming Community Events – NDSCS Block Party August 25, Headwaters Parade September 14, NDSCS Homecoming Parade October 5
Air Rifle
- We should research when the appropriate time of year is to hold this activity that would align with competition opportunities.
- Brad suggested that there may be a way to have the range set up permanently in the newly cleaned out side room and share the space with archery.
Sportsmen’s Smoker – Saturday, October 19 doors will open at 4 p.m. this year.
- Posters, tickets and donation materials are all ready – contact Rich or Becci
- Additional 10 prize raffle plus regular smoker tickets.
- Guns will be registered through Trigger and all winners will receive redemption certificates with an expiration date.
- An email will be sent out with information about tickets, donations, ect.
- New games this year – more information coming
- All donations will need to be collected by October 1 this year.
Seasonal Committee Reports
- MN Youth Goose Hunt (Cindie) – September 7-8
- Cindie has the event on Facebook. Each day is set for 4 kids and they all will shot Friday night at the Head of the Red.
- Marv Manock Youth Waterfowl Hunt (Kevin) – September 14
- Kevin will need extra help getting ready for the event. Greg will help with the kitchen. Need mentors and bring waivers. Event will be added to website for registration.
- Youth Pheasant Hunt (Mark) – October 5
- Ladies Rooster Roundup (Abby) – October 18-19
Other Group Events
- Richland County Pheasants Youth Hunt – October 12
- Band of Brothers – October 26
Good of the Order
- Fish submission: Justin Kratz Catfish 20.8 lb 36” Grand Forks, Kris Kratz 19.1 lb Grand Forks
- Thank you from Dave and Katie Pauly for their Medora trip.
- Club Building – Rich knows someone who has a shop that will be opening up for rent. It could be a good option for holding shooting activities and storage. Currently $2,000/mo. plus electric and heat. It has a bathroom.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.