Call to order at 7:31 p.m.
Attendance: Bob R., Kevin M., Greg G., Kelly C., Rich T., Becci T., Justin K., Pat B., Joe K., TJ T., Jamie M., Cindie V., Melissa S., Curt M.
Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Rich/Bob) to approve August 21, 2025
Board of Directors Reports
President
- Mooreton Sportsmen’s Club Annual Turkey Shoot – September 1 starting at 12pm
- Requested a syrup donation from Cargill & plates, napkins, cups from Ag Country for youth hunt breakfasts
- Bruce Eckre’s father passed away August 2
Treasurer
- $96,303 total between all accounts ($78,675 checking, $10,628 Thrivent, $7,000 cash) MSC (Rich/Joe)
Secretary
- Opportunity for the club to support the Bailey Bernstein 5k on October 4. Original suggestion $250 (Cindie/Pat) did not pass. Suggestion to do enough for the next level at $300 sponsorship – MSC (Kelly/Justin)
Board of Directors
- Justin – ND is now requiring a $5 mandatory waterfowl e-stamp. There will also be new out-of-state regulations (two 7 day licenses must be in different zones 14 days total)
General Committee Reports
Park & Recreation
- New stainless table in the kitchen that has a commercial can opener.
Jr. Wildlife Club
- August 21 – Zoo Tour
- Tom and Zoo Keepers gave tour to 15 kids
- Next month is Maplewood State Park
Public Relations
- NDSCS Block Party – August 25. Feel like it would be a good opportunity to sell some raffle tickets and be more visible to the community. Yes – Cindie and Melissa offered to man it with assistance of setup from Becci.
- Upcoming Community Events – September 13 Headwaters, NDSCS Homecoming October 4,
Zoo Boo October 25- Cindie has ordered giveaways for Zoo Boo
- Please use the new canopy, table cloth and sail flag at all club events and those events we go to
- Please remember to share your photos with the club (redriverareasportsmen@gmail.com) and follow and share our social posts.
Smoker
- Tickets and Posters are available.
- We need lots of help collecting donations this year.
- Lots of volunteers are needed for Friday and Saturday of the event for setup and games. Anyone interested in running the kitchen crew, reach out to Rich.
- Working with KBMW on digital marketing for smoker.
- Community Center & St Johns have been confirmed.
- Trying out the new punchout game this year, cutting back on a few of the old ones
- Driftwood will be doing the bar again
Seasonal Committee Reports
- Becci will set up the online registration again for the Waterfowl and Pheasant hunts and send out emails for all three
- MN Youth Goose Hunt – September 13 & 14
- Youth Waterfowl Hunt – September 19 & 20
- 20 kids. Need mentors and breakfast help.
- Youth Pheasant Hunt – October 3 & 4
- 15 kids. Greg working with Richland County Pheasants about covering birds for the youth hunt.
- Band of Brothers – October 10
- Ladies Rooster Round-up – October 18
Internal Club Contests
- Andrew Schumacher – 11” Largemouth, 16.5” Drum
Other Upcoming Area Events
- September 27 – Twist of Fate Hunt with Live and Silent Auction that evening
Communication/Correspondence
- To use the Econofoods charge account it will require everyone to use an account card. Greg will ask for enough for the board and those that head up events.
For the Good of the Order
Next meeting September 18 at the Wahpeton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.