Call to order at 7:32 p.m.
Attendance: Justin K., Melissa S., Denise H., Greg G., Paul S., LeRoy S., Cindie V., Greg B., Brad G., Bob R., Curt M., TJ T., Chuck H., Kelly T., Jack M., Josh B., Carter F., Nate A., Rylan S., Rich T., Pat B., Kathy L., Becci T.
Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Curt/Brad G.) to approve September 18, 2025
Board of Directors Reports
President
- Volunteers need to sign an event report for the waterfowl hunt. A sheet was passed around for signatures of those in attendance.
- Letter of interest has been sent to the Senior Citizens Center on September 29, 2025 in the case of the new community center being built.
- Need to develop plans for building use and income generation
- NDWF is hiring Eastern North Dakota Conservation Specialist
- Membership with the ND Sportfishing Congress – are we interested. This affects tournaments and guide services up in the Devils Lake area. Membership is $100 per year if we choose to continue.
- Grants are now open with the Richland/Wilkin Grand Foundation.
- Dick Bell is currently at St. Catherines in Hankinson.
Treasurer
- All accounts $95, 292 (Checking $76, 711 / Thrivent $11,521 / Cash in Safe)
- Expenses: $1,015 Insurance, $155 Smoker Coolers, $155 Debit Card, $1,250 Raffle Gift Cards, $150.93 Econo, $44.67 Econo, $598.50 Ladies Hunt, $4,000 Pheasants, $3,722 Smoker
- Deposits: $2,980 Smoker, $7,690 Smoker, $1,500 Smoker, $1,800 Blue Raffle, $600 Orange Raffle, $2,005 Orange Raffle, $3,700 Blue Raffle, $2,600 Orange Raffle, $1,181 Smoker, $500 Ladies Hunt (ND Wildlife Fed)
- MSC (Justin/Melissa)
Secretary
- Received a link on the ND Game & Fish special allocation lottery. Will send to Greg for club submission.
Board of Directors
- Cindie
- One of the youth goose hunter’s grandma is making a donation to the club.
- Dee Nelson with Breck schools is looking for someone to help teach outdoor skills after school. 6 week program, 1 hour each time. Will be paid $40/hour.
General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club
- Maplewood – 10 kids participated. The park’s bus did not work properly so volunteers drove the kids.
- Indoor Archery – 15 kids participated.
- November is Horse Care and is already full.
Public Relations
- Rich and Becci had a float in the NDSCS Homecoming Parade.
- Cindie will have a booth at Zoo Boo on October 25.
- 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
- Thank you for all the help so far.
- This year getting our final permit was difficult. Not allowed to play plinko, dice or card games.
- Suggestion is to check when the state will be have a gaming meeting that we can attend.
- Greg is talking to NDWF about a larger group discussion related to non-profit fundraising
- Volunteers should wear their RRASC shirts. Let Becci know if you do not have one.
- We are good on the meat and veggies for the meal.
- Tickets are due Friday afternoon.
- Moving the roasters Saturday at 9 am to Community Center from St. Johns
Seasonal Committee Reports
- Youth Waterfowl Hunt – 9 hunters this year. Will be sending a thank you to Tewaukon.
- Youth Pheasant Hunt – 15 hunters out at Chuck’s place.
- Ladies Rooster Round-up – October 18
- Band of Brothers – October 24-26
Other Business
- MN Permit to Carry class coming up on October 25
- Clint and Chuck are giving away a gun to the youth pheasant hunts
- Mark and Bellmore are also giving a gun away to the youth pheasant hunts
- We have a donation for the smoker that is intended to go to youth so we will draw from all the hunts (goose, waterfowl and pheasant)
Other Upcoming Area Events
- Chahinkapa Zoo Wild Game Night – November 21
Communication/Correspondence
- Reminder to pay your dues – online, by mail or attend a meeting.
Next meeting November 20 at Hughes Shelter.
Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.