Call to order by President Greg Gerou at 7:32 p.m.
Attendance: Greg G., Paul S., Kelly C., Becci T., Rich T., Justin K., Leroy S., Curt M., Cindie V., Brad G., Greg B.
Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Curt / Leroy) to approve February 20
Board of Directors Reports
President
- Mark Althoff will present the mounted pheasant from the youth pheasant hunt at the April Banquet
- RMEF Boise-de-Sioux Chapter Banquet – April 5, 2025 at Event Center
- Zach Knight is Chair – Asking if any RRASC would like to volunteer at the event.
- NDGF R3 Grant Application has been submitted – 3-10-2025
- Consider adding Financial Secretary to Board for managing grants
- Grant season is starting and RRASC has opportunity for many funding sources
- Anyone interested should let Greg know
- Need committee chairs for the Dick Bell Catfish Derby and the Brunk’s Carp & Sucker Derby
- Justin will take the Dick Bell over as chair again. Would like to start a committee to plan it.
- Election of Officers during the May Meeting
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- 1 year Director
- 2 year (odd year) Director
- Nominations are open for the following:
- Sportsman of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Lifetime Membership
- Agricultural / Landowner Conservationist of the Year
- Conservation Officer Recognition
- Distinguished Service Award
- Volunteer Service Award
- A list of previous recipients can be found on our website – https://rrasc.net/member-recognitions
- Nominations will close at the end of the March meeting – please don’t wait until the last minute to nominate
Treasurer
- Expenses: RMEF $800, NCL $300, Joe K NDWF Trip $670, Daily News $280, Econo $57.05, Heitkamp $15, Flickr/Website $72.99
- $110,231.59 total between all accounts (checking, savings, Thrivent and cash)
- MSC (Brad / Cindie)
General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club
- March 20 – Birdhouses at Comstock. Melissa and Stuart prepped all the materials and showed the kids how to assemble them. Had 15 kids attend.
- April 29 – Tewaukon Bird Watching. Will have room for 16 kids, no parents on the bus. They are welcome to follow in own vehicle. Binoculars recommended.
- Committee will be getting together to plan next year’s activities.
Park and Recreation
- The old double fridge is available. Talk to Brad if interested with an offer.
Public Relations
- Greg G. presented at the Wahpeton Lions and Kiwanis groups about the club.
- Please remember to share your photos with the club (redriverareasportsmen@gmail.com) and follow and share our social posts.
Recruitment
- Becci proposed the purchase of a custom branded 10×10 canopy, 7.5’ outdoor sail sign flag and 8’ table cloth for the club to use for events. Total cost about $2,500. Will run final designs by the Board of Directors. MSC (Kelly/Brad)
Seasonal Committee Reports
- Heitkamp Fishing Derby
- 264 kids – good turnout of participants and volunteers. Thank you to all the volunteers.
- Cindie is going to talk to Reeds about getting some gas augers instead of using the battery ones.
- Will need to stock the pond with minnows once the weather is nicer.
- Need to set up more kid-friendly fishing rods.
- Next year February 21, 2026
- Vince Herding Fishing Derby – Poster available to hang up. Anyone able to volunteer should let Rich or Becci know..
Internal Club Contests
- Abby C – 16 species of Waterfowl shot
Old / New / Unfinished Business
- Club’s Spring Banquet – April 24 @ Hughes Shelter. Need to determine the speaker.
- App for the ND special lottery (deer/elk/moose/pronghorn) has been submitted for the club.
- Woodie Camp Donation Request – $300 (Cindie / Kelly)
- Hosting ND G&F Advisory on April 21 at 6 p.m. Meeting is at 7 p.m.
- We need to provide a meal for 12-15 people. Will talk to Tom about food.
- Volunteers needed to help set up at 5 p.m.
- Suggestion to purchase a good can opener for the Smoker. If anyone finds a good heavy duty one, let Greg know.
- Casters on the chair racks at the Community Center need to be replaced. Recommending to help replace them.
- Drawing for the three ticket pairs for the Rocky Mountain Banquet – Curt, Becci and Leroy
- FFL paperwork has been started for TJ
- Kristina A. retiring from ND G&F. Recommend doing something for her.
Communication / Correspondence
- Thank you letters received from Northern Lights Council and St. Johns Mardi Gras.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.