Category: Meeting Minutes

Call to order at 7:30 p.m.

Attendance: Justin K., Bob R., Greg G., Brad G., Josh B., Greg B., Paul S., Rich T., Becc T., Cindie V., Kevin M., Melissa S.,
Pat B., Ryland S.

Welcome guest, Kali Lee, the NDWF Eastern Conservation Specialist. She is here to meet the group and see how the NDWF can assist with our projects. Provided Greg with the R3 grant application, which is good for our fall hunts.

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Just/Greg B) to approve July 16 minutes

Board of Directors Reports

President

• FCCU bank account – Add Rich Truesdell and Justin Kratz. Greg Gerou and Brad Glarum should be removed.
• Need to purchase four tables to donate to Chuck for hosting the fall hunts. 8’ commercial grade – Rich will look into and order some.
• Wayne Beyer is turning 70 and his daughter would like to put together a video for him – greeting , favorite memory, etc. If interested Greg G has her contact information.

Vice President

• Represented the club at the Operation Zero event with Melissa and Pat. The event had a poor turnout due to the fair the same weekend.
• Shared information about setting up a temporary storefront for the club. Recommended to also talk with Grippers and Creative Stitches to keep it local.

Secretary

• Twin Tow Block Party – need 3-4 volunteers to help out that evening (Justin, TJ & Melissa offered)

Treasurer

• Checking $55,248  / Thrivent $65,056
• Expenses:Taxes $195, Econo Jr Wildlife $28.66, Econo Meeting $28.96, Zoo Boo/Jr Wildlife $428.80
• MSC (Greg G/TJ)
• Thrivent Choice is set up. We have a flyer about this that can be displayed/shared at our events. Should include a list of what we would use it for or need of physical items.

Board of Directors

• Cindie – MN DNR CWD rules are changing and some areas are now rifle, Wilkin County did not change. They are having two online auctions for confiscated items August 31 and September 28.
• Greg – Still having issues with mailing of the bank statement. Hailey N was the person who helped Rich with paperwork. Ashley M received the information from Rich. They may need the May and June minutes again. Justin went in and signed with Holly. Want to use our PO address if they would allow it.

General Committee Reports
Parks & Recreation

• Ryan Steffens is the new director and should be invited to a future meeting.

Jr. Wildlife Club

• August 20 Zoo Tour – Kangaroo Walk with Bruce, 10 kids participated.
• September 10 – Tewaukon Rich will talk to Mike about driving bus.
• Will have to have Junior Wildlife at Hughes Shelter in November because of Zoo Wild Game Night.

Public Relations

• Upcoming Community Events
  • August 23 – NDSCS Block Party, September 19 – Headwaters Parade,
    September 26 – NDSCS Parade, October 24 – Zoo Boo
  • August 29 – KFP Experience from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with Archery, Fishing, Displays & Booths, Food
• Website redesign is complete. If anyone notices content updates or performance issues let Becci know.
• 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

• Save the date for October 23 and 24 – volunteers needed!!
• Raffle tickets are ready to sell and posters distributed
• Looking for a Kitchen and Food Prep lead for the event Friday and Saturday
• Bob has a person we can get us onions, potatoes, carrots, etc. for the stew and chili. Greg B said he can help store it.
• There is still a gun that was not picked up from last year. Have certificates this year for those not present with a timeline to pick up or forfeit.

Mooreton Pond/Kidder Dam

• We need to plan a time in September to remove and make repairs to the docks. We will buy materials and get reimbursed by ND G&F. Richland County park board is in charge of the shoreline.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• Fall Hunts
  • September 12 – Goose Hunt
    • Set for locations options and will talk to the property owners.
    • Cindie handling the sign-up (4 for Saturday / 4 for Sunday)
  • September 19 – Marv Manock Waterfowl Hunt
    • 15 person limit – concern about water levels and not having many birds around
    • Need to share hunt via email and Facebook, link Kevin to the registration spreadsheet.
    • Cargill donating syrup and Greg is lining up the food crew for this and pheasant hunt.
  • October 3 – Youth Pheasant Hunt
    • Richland Pheasants will pay for the birds for the two youth hunts.
  • October 24 – Ladies Hunt
  • October 30 – Band of Brothers Hunt

Internal Club Contests (must be submitted by the end of the March 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 (Fresh/Salt Water) Contests (April – March) – Youth & Adult categories
  • Carter Gerou – 22” over 5 lb. Largemouth Bass
  • Bear Gerou – 6” Largemouth Bass

Other Business

• Wahpeton Police drug prevention education donation request. Pass for now.
• Backpack Program in need of donations to purchase food for approx 360 kids. Pass – we already pay processing for donating deer meat in the fall.
• There is a possible bar in MN that the new buyer may be interested in having their digital gaming go to our club. Justin will check on the process and we need to check with any state limitations.
• KFO Family Day – volunteers are still needed, going to share event on the radio
• Shotgun shell reloading stuff available from a family to donate to anyone who is interested in using it. They also have fly fishing fly tying materials. Contact Greg B.
• Donation of 12 ga. Goose loads to the club.

Correspondence

• Thank you from Twist of Fate for the donation.

Other Upcoming Area Events

• KFO Family Day – August 29
• Mooreton Trap Range Labor Day Shoot – September 7
• Wild Game Night – November 21 

The next meeting is September 17 at the Wahpeton Community Center. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Call to order at 7:31 p.m.

Attendance: Rich T., Josh B., Greg G., Greg B., Becci T., Curt M., Justin K., TJ T., Kelly C., Cindie V., Melissa S.

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Kelly/Justin) to approve May 21 minutes

Board of Directors Reports

President

• Thank you to the group that helped put the docks in at Mooreton Pond (Greg G., Curt, Jerry, Corey).
  • There was only one of the repairs completed. Greg G. has notes on the remaining repairs.

Vice President

• Kelly has chosen to step down from his new position as VP because of strong interest by Justin to fill the role. He has enough other responsibilities personally and is happy to remain in his previous role as a Board of Director.
  • As president, Rich has appointed Justin Kratz to the VP role (approved by Board).
  • Rich also appointed Kelly Carlson to Justin’s board position (approved by Board).
  • These will remain in place until the next elections.

Secretary

• The club has been contacted by the Red River Folkways Market in Fargo to see if we would be interested in having a club booth one weekend during the season (July 11-October 31).
  • It is on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Broadway in Fargo downtown.
  • They offer this to two non-profits each weekend.
  • Based on their information, we would mainly be able to share details about Junior Wildlife and our fishing/hunting activities.
  • Concerns about conflicting with Cass County Wildlife – Kelly will check with them
  • Possibility of the NDWF helping out with it if we are interested in pursuing.

Treasurer

• Checking $58,569  / Thrivent Accounts $64,388
• Expenses: Catfish Tournament Prizes $250, Jr Wildlife/Econo $174.91, Smoker/Guns $5,205.51
• Income: $200 donations
• MSC (Greg G/TJ)

Board of Directors

• Justin discussed his wanting to be the VP and how he wants to make sure we continue to keep the club in a good position and it doesn’t go anywhere.

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• June 11 – Family Fishing Night
  • Had 11 kids and 8 adults participate. They all had a good time, but would like to do more fishing and less talking.
  • Thank you to TJ, Steve, Cindie, Justin, Melissa, Greg B., Rich and Becci for helping out.
• July 30 – Preserve the Tradition Museum
  • Bus is in working condition and can be utilized for field trip. Will leave at 5:15 p.m.
• August 20 – Zoo Tour
• Will have to have Junior Wildlife at Hughes Shelter in November because of Zoo Wild Game Night.

Public Relations

• Upcoming Community Events
  • August 23 – NDSCS Block Party, September 19 – Headwaters Parade,
    September 26 – NDSCS Parade, October 24 – Zoo Boo
  • August 29 – KFP Experience from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with Archery, Fishing, Displays & Booths, Food
• Website redesign is complete. If anyone notices content updates or performance issues let Becci know.
• 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.

Mooreton Pond

• This fall when they are removed, we should plan on trying to get repairs done.
  • Fishing pier needs cables, did not get the float fixed, up rights are bent.
  • Boat ramp is okay.
  • SW dock needs wheels replaced, cables and the decking is aging.
  • NE dock needs cables.
• River rock needed. Richland County request to have them add more. This would help with dock installation in the spring.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• Dick Bell Catfish Tournament (Recap)
  • Improved turnout from last year with 10 adults and 15 kids (13 of the kids caught catfish)
  • Thank you to Greg B., Rich and Becci for helping Justin run it.
  • Looking in to be a part of an area tournament series that would increase the number of participants.
  • Discussed having more club funds set aside to start the cash prizes out higher next year.
• Fall Activities
  • September 12 – Goose Hunt
  • September 19 – Marv Manock Waterfowl Hunt
  • October 3 – Youth Pheasant Hunt
  • October 24 – Smoker / Ladies Hunt

Internal Club Contests (must be submitted by the end of the March 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 (Fresh/Salt Water) Contests (April – March) – Youth & Adult categories 

Other Business

• Boy Scout NLC request for donation – pass as we already donated straight to Camp Wilderness to update air rifles.
• MN DNR rearing ponds – $1,000 donation MSC (Cindie/Melissa)

Other Upcoming Area Fundraiser Events

• KFO Family Day – August 29
• Wild Game Night – November 21 

The next meeting is July 16 at the Wahpeton Community Center.

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Call to order at 7:37 p.m.

Attendance: Becci T., Rich T., Josh B., Patrick B., Justin K., Joe K., Greg B., Greg G., Cindie V., Kelly C.

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Greg B./Cindie) to approve March 19 minutes

Board of Directors Reports

President

• Spring Banquet
  • Thank you to Cindie for planning the food and speaker
  • Thank you to presenter Luke Schalekamp from the MN DNR
  • Congratulations to all 2025-2026 Awardees
• Special thank you to Wayne Beyer for his Daily News article “Faces of the Wildlife Club”
• Work day needs to be scheduled for the Mooreton Pond docks.
  • Corey Skovolt needs to be contacted for use of payloader. We will also need a welder that day.
  • Wheels need to be replaced on the SW dock.
  • We will try to do it in the afternoon/evening.
• BJ Krantz (with ND G&F approval) is requesting assistance for shells to remove Cormorants in the Richland County area – $500 total
  • RWC committed $250, RRASC is asked to cover the balance of $250 MSC (Kelly/Justin)
• RRASC received $3,000 from the ND G&F Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters Grant Program
  • This grant supports our fall hunts (shells, supplies, etc.)
  • We should inventory what is in storage before purchasing for this fall
• Elections for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, 2 Directors
  • President – Rich Truesdell (MSC Kelly/Justin)
  • Vice President – Kelly Carlson (paper voting)
  • Secretary – Becci Truesdell (MSC Kelly/Cindie)
  • Treasurer – Greg Braun (MSC Cindie/Rich)
  • Directors – Cindie VanTassel, Patrick Brejcha, Greg Gerou (MSC Pat/Greg B), Justin Kratz

Secretary

• We received a thank you from Cedric Lofberg. Steve Truesdell fixed a fishing rod for their family.
• The Red Door Art Gallery reached out about donating a bunch of prints then no longer needed for displaying.
  Becci will reach out to set up a time to collect them.

Treasurer

• Checking $63,794  / Thrivent Accounts $63,600
• Expenses: $75 Heitkamp Derby, $1228.47 Website, $92.48 Jr Wildlife & Heitkamp Derby, $8.00 Clip Boards, $660 NDSCS Clay Target, $350 Hankinson Trap, $800 Rocky Mountain Elk, $990 EMS Storage, $25 Dan Onchuck Memorial, $25,000 moved to Thrivent, $110 Grippers Spring Banquet, $230 Chamber Bucks Spring Banquet, $419 Wahpeton Deli Spring Banquet, $108 Daily News Herding Fishing Derby, $12.49 Econo, $100 Mooreton Sportsmans Club, $4602.46 Vince Herding Fishing Derby
• Income: $745 donations
• MSC (Cindie/Kelly)

Board of Directors

• Rich – Taking on trophies for tournaments to be made in-house. He currently has all the materials and we are going to work with Dustin Hill to print up a bunch of plaques. Need to make sure all the old materials have been picked up from City Hall storage. If anyone reaches out to donate old trophies, we will take them.

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• May 21 Outdoor Cooking – 10 kids attended, Justin planned the cooking activities
• June 11 – Family Fishing Night at Kidder from 6-8:30 p.m. We will need volunteers to help with stations. Open to all families.
• July 23 – Taxidermy Museum Tour. Unless the bus is fixed by then, we will need to use volunteer driver vehicles.
• August 20 – Zoo Tour

Public Relations

• Upcoming Community Events
  • June 6 – Blue Goose Parade, August 23 – NDSCS Block Party, September 19 – Headwaters Parade,
    September 26 – NDSCS Parade, October 24 – Zoo Boo
  • August 29 – KFP Experience from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with Archery, Fishing, Displays & Booths, Food
• Website redesign is complete. If anyone notices content updates or performance issues let Becci know.
• 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.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• Vince Herding Fishing Derby (May 2)
  • Thank you to Rich and Becci for organizing and to all the volunteers who made the event a success.
  • We had great weather and new families. Lots of returning families again.
  • Approximately 120 kids participated.
• Dick Bell Catfish Tournament (June 6)
  • Flyers are ready. Volunteers will be needed that day.
  • Using up the trophies we have for Dick Bell Tournament and are planning to do something different moving forward.
• Fall Activities
  • September 12 – Goose Hunt
  • September 19 – Marv Manock Waterfowl Hunt
  • October 3 – Youth Pheasant Hunt
  • October 24 – Smoker / Ladies Hunt

Internal Club Contests (must be submitted by the end of the March 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 (Fresh/Salt Water) Contests (April – March) – Youth & Adult categories 

Other Business

• Mooreton Sportsman’s Club
  • Joe Pikarski Trap Range opens Wednesday, June 3
  • They are doing a gun raffle for the 2026 season. Tickets currently available.
• Head of the Red Trap Club opened May 3
• ND G&F is asking for volunteers for the ND State Fair July 17-25 in Minot
• ND G&F Advisory Board Meeting – Recap from Joe K.
  • Bow tags will be bucks only this year. Non-residents can’t hunt on public land for the first 9-days of the season.
  • Late season goose hunting will be all day.
  • Possible NE black bear season.
  • Valley City hatchery can only stock ponds in the area that already have zebra mussels.
  • New fishing regulations, make sure to look at the proclamation.

Other Upcoming Area Fundraiser Events

• Wild Game Night – November 21 

Communication/Correspondence

• Lisa Pinkney reached out with a donation of her late husband’s fishing equipment. A small group of members is going to go over and look through everything and make recommendations of what she could sell or that we would be interested in.

For the Good of the Order

• Thank you Greg for your 20 years of service as president!

The next meeting is June 18 at the Wahpeton Community Center.

The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Call to order at 7:30 p.m.

Attendance: Rich T., Becci T., Josh B., Nate A., Bob R., Curt M., Justin K., Cindie V., Jerry O., Greg B., Brad G., Leroy S., Greg G., Melissa S.

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Cindie/Curt) to approve February 19 minutes

Board of Directors Reports

President

• All award nominations are due by the end of today’s meeting.
• Owen Skovholt Mooreton Lake Project
  • Approved by ND G&F. 
  • He added rocks on the ice over the winter to create new fish habitats.
  • Bait fish to be transported
• NDGF Food Plot Seeds available to landowners to make plots on their land.
• ND Sportfishing Congress Invitation to rejoin – We are going to pass, their mission doesn’t help our area.
• NDWF Explorer Program for students – program open to kids 16-18 years old. More information on their website at https://gf.nd.gov/education/youth/explorer-program.
• NDGF Leaving a Legacy article in the latest ND Outdoor magazine. Highlights the new soil health and habitat program introduced by Gov. Kelly Armstrong.
• W/B Chamber – 2026 membership has been paid
• Club member Del Hoefs – had heart surgery, currently recovering at home
• ND G&F Big Three lottery deadline is March 25 

Treasurer

• All accounts $128,725 (Checking / Thrivent)
• Expenses: $150 taxidermy, $25,000 moved to Thrivent acct., $27.89 Econofoods (meetings), $262.38 Smoker, $75.00 Heitkamp derby, $1,228.74 Website and Jr. Wildlife, $92.48 Jr. Wildlife and Heitkamp Derby, $8.00 Office Supplies
• Income: $2,376 Hides, $200 Herding Fish Derby Donations
• MSC (Cindie/Brad)

Board of Directors

• KFO Night Out on March 21 from 6-9 p.m. at Firehouse Pub

Grant Requests

• Hankinson Trap – Looking for money to buy targets and shells for the next season. They are also adding skeet and a 5-stand. $350 MSC (Justin/Cindie)
• NDSCS Clay Target – Want to attend Jamestown Collegiate State Tournament. Money will cover fees for 10 students to attend. $660 MSC (Rich/Justin)
  • NWTF will add addition $100 for incidentials

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• March 19 – 25 kids built houses. Lots of fun. Hand lots of new/younger kids participate.
• April – TBD

Public Relations

• Website is being redesigned into a WordPress site. If anyone notices content updates or performance issues let Becci know.
• 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.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• Vince Herding Fishing Derby (May 2)
  • Volunteers needed to help the day of.
  • Currently working on prizes.
  • Need to decide on the trophy process for future years.
  • Check into what we have for G&F tackle boxes in storage.

Internal Club Contests (must be submitted by the end of the March 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 (Fresh/Salt Water) Contests (April – March) – Youth & Adult categories 

Other Business

• Spring Club Banquet & Awards – April 16 at Hughes Shelter 6 p.m.
  • Award nominations due by end of today’s meeting
  • Speaker will be Luke from MN DNR Fishers
  • Wahpeton Deli catering
  • Members free, guest $15
  • Membership renewals also due
• May Board Elections – need a nomination for President
• NWTF also has food plots available for those that need them to plant.

Other Upcoming Area Events

• Fish Fry March 20 & 27 at the Mooreton Community Center
• Rocky Mountain Elk – April 11 at Wahpeton 

Communication/Correspondence

The next meeting is May 21 at the Wahpeton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

Call to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Greg Gerou at the Wahpeton Community Center.

Attendance: Rich T., Melissa S., Patrick B., Bob R., Cindie V., Brad G., Greg B., Curt M., Jerry O., Owen S., Kelly C., Becci T.

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Rich/Brad) to approve November 20

Board of Directors Reports

President

• Contacted by Drew Robinson about making a donation to the club towards youth activities.
• Fred Bucholz would like to donate a model tractor made from a Singer sewing machine to the Smoker.
• Wes Erdle (ND G&F) has the parts we need to repair the docks at Mooreton Pond. He will bring them in May. If anyone goes to Bismarck before and wants to pick up the parts, let Greg know.
• ND Wildlife Federation will be holding its October meeting in Wahpeton the same weekend as our Smoker (October 24). They plan to have the members attend our event.
• ND Wildlife Federation Annual Conference Update
  • They have accounts with funds able to provide more grants.
  • Clay Target grant adjusting to all shooting sports (archery, etc).
  • $2,500 each available to Clay Target teams.
  • $6 million available in various grants including funding to help with purchasing a building.
• We are looking for a new Christmas Party coordinator for 2026. If interested, let Greg know. Would need someone in place by October. Greg will go ahead and get the shelter booked now so we will have the date.
• Local scout looking for an Eagle Project. Talk to Greg if you have any ideas.
• Deer Hide collection for 2026. Going to reach out to Manock Meats to see if they would be interested in having a hide dumpster at their location. If the would like one, we will schedule with T&J Sanitation.
• The club would like to purchase four 8’ of the heavy duty plastic tables to donate to Chuck for his place to use during the youth hunts.
• Building Committee – We will review our tentative plans with account and connect with legal counsel in 2026 to see what our next steps should be.

Treasurer

• Financial Review of the 2026 proposed budget – MSC (Pat/Rich)
• Financial Review of the proposed investment plan
  • Transfer funds to Thrivent to get investment to endowment level (needs a minimum of $25,000)
  • Transfer money into CDs that we can withdraw for cash for the Smoker (short term)
  • Check into Thrivent savings accounts and other long term investment options
  • Next step to meet with Tom at Thrivent
• All accounts $136,446 (Checking / Thrivent)
• Expenses: $389.70 Christmas Party, $88 PO Box, $80 Membership NWF, $51.46 Jr Wildlife, $3,206.25 Heitkamp Derby, $25 Dick Bell Memorial, $122.58 Smoker, $624.84 Smoker, $25.01 Beverages, $180 Chamber Dues, $737 Insurance, $141.98 Miscellaneous, $75.73 Miscellaneous
• Deposits: $2,500 Donation, $30 Memberships, $100 Donation, $35 Smoker, $20 Memberships
• MSC (Curt/Cindie)

Board of Directors

• It was brought forward wondering if the club would be interested in working with a couple of area groups for the paid bounty on turned in coyotes. Currently receive $10 per coyote with a chance into a gun drawing. Would want to make sure ND G&F approves of these types of promotions before we make any decisions.
• Camp Wilderness request to help replace their 22 cal. rifles (20 total).
  • Cost is $735 each with site upgrade and installation ($600 each value – Savage Mark II Syn SS with Williams site added by a gun smith)
  • Motion for $1,000 donation (Brad/Cindie) – Approved
  • Ask about having club name/recognition on guns or at shooting range
• Waterfowl Brigade Camp in Washburn for ages 13-15 – application deadline is March 15.

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• January 15 – Learn about Ice Fishing and Making Decoys by Lonnie Wurst. 13 kids participated and we will be reimbursing him for materials.
• February 19 – Air Rifle Instruction
• March 19 – Building Birdhouses

Public Relations

• 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.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• Heitkamp Ice Fishing Derby (February 21)
  • Posters available to hang up.
  • Volunteers needed – you can contact Cindie to help.
  • Purchased 5 gal. pails and seats. We will order logo stickers for the club to add to them.
  • Work night to go though rods on January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wahpeton Community Center.

Internal Club Contests (must be submitted by the end of the March 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 (Fresh/Salt Water) Contests (April – March) – Youth & Adult categories 

Other Business

• Greg will be stepping down as President during the next elections in May. He has been club president for 20 years. Anyone interested in what it entails can reach out to him.
• The new Eastern ND Wildlife Federation conservation specialist is Callie Lee.
• The 2025 annual NWTF report is available.
• $1,000 to support the Richland Renegade Toms (Cindie/Jerry)

Other Upcoming Area Events

• Richland Renegade Toms 20th Annual Banquet – February 6 – Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Meal at 7 p.m.
  • Club doing a $500 sponsorship (includes being the gun sponsor for the Jakes table)
  • Includes two event tickets – received by Cindie and Bob

Communication/Correspondence

• Thank you from Fergus Falls F&G for the support of the Woodie Camp.

The next meeting is February 19 at the Wahpeton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Call to order at 7:30 p.m.

Attendance: Rich T., Curt M., Brad G., LeRoy S., Kelly T., Bob R., Cindie V., Kevin M., Owen S., Jack M., Nate A., Josh B., Greg G., Justin K., Greg B., Becci T.

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Brad/Jack) to approve October 16, 2025

Board of Directors Reports

President

• Mooreton dock repairs needed for next summer – new cables, metal repair, new tires. ND G&F will reimburse for repairs.
• Boy Scout in need of a project idea for their Eagle Scout project.
• Dick Bell passed away. Funeral is on November 24 in Wyndmere. He was a long-term club member. Greg B. will submit for the Tewaukon Tree.

Treasurer

• All accounts $139,090 (Checking / Thrivent / Cash in Safe)
• Expenses: $667.40 Smoker, $199.88 Ladies Hunt, $179.69 Smoker Econofoods, $250 Smoker Bartenders, $67.09 Smoker Manock Meats, $655 Smoker Fairmount Locker, $311.74 Smoker, $47.94 Smoker, $26.15 Smoker, $75 Smoker Boy Scouts, $50 Smoker Wahpeton Clay Target, $100 Smoker NDSCS Clay Target, $1,355 Econofoods, $652.86 Smoker Daily News, $525 Deer Processing
• Deposits: $48,826 Smoker, $7,140 Smoker
• MSC (Curt/Rich)

Board of Directors

• Cindie
  • MN DNR Round Table is on January 9 and she will attend for the club.

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• November is Horse Care – held at Truax River Ranch, 6 kids participated
• January 15 – Learn about Ice Fishing and Making Decoys

Public Relations

• 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 to everyone who helped before, during and after!
• Thank you to the committee for all their hard work!
• Very good turnout and had good profits this year.
• Planning on increasing ticket numbers on walking raffles next year to make sure we can cover more people.
• Thinking about having a 2nd gun registration person help out.
• Consideration to move to the 4th weekend next year – October 24 (unanimously approved) Will check with Park & Rec for availability.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• Ladies Rooster Round-up – October 18 Recap
  • Lots of birds were shot, event was well-organized and the girls had a lot of fun
• Band of Brothers was held on October 24-26

Internal Club Contests (must be submitted by the end of the March meeting)

• RRASC Internal Hunting Contests (April – March) – Youth & Adult categories
  • Deer/Elk/etc. – Ryker Stroehl (youth – Buck)
  • Turkey Beard – Joe Keller 6-⅞”
  • Pheasant Tail Feather – Chuck Haus 26.75” / Joe Keller 24-3/16”
  • Waterfowl, # of species harvested 
• RRASC Internal Fishing (Fresh/Salt Water) Contests (April – March) – Youth & Adult categories
  • Chuck Haus – 12.5” perch

Other Business

• Club Christmas Party – December 5 at Hughes Shelter
  Social at 6 pm / Meal at 6:30 pm
  RSVP to Cindie 218-643-4374 by November 26
  Vote to have it catered instead of doing potluck. MSC (Becci/Justin)
• We need to update our call list for the police/sheriff department when there is a deer kill.
• Reminder to call RAP if you see people hunting land that they shouldn’t be on.
• Abby Carlson’s grandmother passed away this week.

Other Upcoming Area Events

• Chahinkapa Zoo Wild Game Night – November 21
• Richland Wildlife Club Fundraiser – December 6 – Doors open at 5 pm, Meat at 6 pm
• ND Wildlife Federation Annual Meeting – January 9-10 in Fargo
  • Friday Social 6 p.m. / Saturday Meetings 8 a.m., Banquet Following that evening
  • Register to attend online at https://www.northdakotawildlife.org/annual-meeting
  • They have invited the ND Gaming Commission to attend and speak to the group about state gaming rules and here about concerns about how difficult it has become to raise money as non-profits.
• Richland Renegade Toms Banquet – February 6 – Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Meal at 7 p.m.
  • 20th Annual Banquet
  • They are looking for new club membership

Communication/Correspondence

• Thank you from Bernstein Foundation for their 5K

The next meeting is January 15 at the Wahpeton Community Center.

Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

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.

Call to order at 7:30 p.m.

Attendance: Patrick B., Greg G., Kelly C., Kevin M., Mark A., Bob R., LeRoy S., Brad G., Greg B., Justin K., Curtis J., Cindie V., Kathy L., Dylan S., Nate A., Jack M., Cart F., Rich T., Josh B., Becci T.

Welcome Guests (Curtis Jepson – Wheaton, MN Station Warden) and New Members (Riley, Nate, Jack and Carter)

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Brad G./Curt) to approve September 18, 2025

Board of Directors Reports

President

• Dick Bell recently had a fall with some injuries, during treatment they found a mass on his lung. Currently at St. Gerads Case Center in Hankinson. 
• There is a local Boy Scout looking for an Eagle Scout Project. If anyone has ideas, let Greg G. know.
• The club has tubs of t-shirts that need organizing. Something will be scheduled soon.

Treasurer

• $82,866 total between all accounts – MSC (Kelly/Cindie)
• Expenses: $32.19 Jr. Wildlife (Cindie), $205 Tripes/Supplies (Greg), $300 Glow 5k donation, $592.35 Hunts/Various Expenses (Cindie), $11,643.52 Smoker/Guns/Office Supplies/Website (Becci), $91.35 Hunt Mileage, $98.91 Hunt Mileage, $1,592 Smoker (Justin)
• Deposits: Smoker donations and ticket sales to be deposited

Board of Directors

• Rich – Berts Bar was hoping to have the club as the recipient of a few of their digital pull tab machines, but they cannot have them go to two different organizations. Suggestion is to have weekly meat raffles as another fundraising opportunity for the club. Agreed to have this looked into more.

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• Next week is Maplewood State Park – Cindie will be gone. Justin, Melissa and Rich will be attending. If the bus is unavailable, the volunteers will drive the kids.
• Upcoming: October 23 Archery, November 20 Horse Care

Public Relations

• Participated in the NDSCS Block Party – had quite a few people stop by and did sell a few raffle tickets.
• Upcoming Community Events – NDSCS Homecoming October 4, Zoo Boo 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

• Tickets and Posters are available – everything due at the next meeting.
• 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 the smoker.
• Community Center & St Johns have been confirmed.
• Guns are all purchased.
• We will need more wild game meat.
• Greg is scheduling the potato pickup from Chuck.
• Bob may know of a place to get onions.
• We will need carrots, celery and peppers.
• Lots of volunteers needed – talk to Rich or Becci.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• Cindie has water bottles and vests for the hunts.
• MN Youth Goose Hunt – Good weather, didn’t see a lot of birds, kids had fun. Thank you to the hunt guides.
• Youth Waterfowl Hunt – September 19 & 20
  • 9 kids signed up.
  • Head of the Red Trap on Friday, Hunting at Tewaukon  on Saturday.
  • Currently have 8 mentors and a couple of dogs.
  • Breakfast food and volunteers are lined up. Greg getting syrup.
  • Ducks may be scarce this year.
• Youth Pheasant Hunt – October 3 & 4
  • 12 kids signed up so far.
  • Mooreton Trap Club on Friday, Hunting at Chuck’s on Saturday.
  • Currently have 10 mentors and 7 dogs lined up.
  • Ordering Subway for Friday food.
  • NWTF has door prizes.
  • Waiver sheets for hunters need to be sent out to participants.
• Ladies Rooster Round-up – October 18
  • Hunt is full and the will be at the smoker that night.
  • Coordinate with Abby to have them help with something at the smoker.
• Band of Brothers – October 24-26

Internal Club Contests

• Carter Gerou – Sunfish 9”

Other Business

• Gift to landowners from the Goose Hunt – Comp tickets to the Smoker and a $50 gift card to local restaurant.
• Head of the Red Trap is having Glow Trap Shooting September 18 & 19.
• ND Conceal to Carry – October 12 (Big John’s Conceal to Carry)
• ND Wildlife Federation is meeting at the Community Center on September 24 at 6pm. Greg will be attending and getting everything set up at 5pm.
• If the new rec center is built, the existing senior center would be relocated. Their current building would be available. Greg is interested in the club sending them a request that we would be interested in it. Agreed to send some communication so they will know of our interest.

Other Upcoming Area Events

• September 27 – Twist of Fate Hunt with Live and Silent Auction that evening
• Chahinkapa Zoo Wild Game Night – November 21

Communication/Correspondence

• Thank you from the MN Field Goose Hunts.

Next meeting October 16 at the Wahpeton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

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.

Call to order at 7:43 p.m.

Attendance: Chuck H., Curt M., Bob R., Becci T., Rich T., Josh B., Justin K., Cindie V., Greg G., Greg B.

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Rich/Bob) to approve June 19, 2025

Board of Directors Reports

President

• Guest Speaker: Tom Larson, Thrivent Rep. Recapped the club’s investments and possible future options.
  • We started it a couple of years ago with the hope to move some funds into an endowment that will help fund us having a permanent building.
• Checking into doing paid digital marketing promotion to increase club membership. Talked to Dot the Monster and found that KBMW also does some.

Treasurer

• Scholarship $1,500, Catfish Payouts $118.05, Econo Derby/Jr. Wildlife $79.43, Smoker $81.32, T&J Dumpsters $220, Jr Wildlife $22.57
• $97,474 all accounts / Thrivent $11,000+
• MSC (Curt/Cindie)

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• July 17 – Canoeing and Kayaking at Mooreton Pond
  • 10 kids participated in canoeing, next year focus more on the kayaking
• Next month is Chahinkapa Zoo
• Chuck Haus has a request to build bat houses as a possible Jr. Wildlife project for his farm. He would help with materials. Check with the scout troop since the next building event isn’t until March. Let Greg know if the scouts are not interested.
• We will find the next hunter’s safety classes in Wahpeton and will share it with the Jr Wildlife email list.

Public Relations

• Operation Zero Sponsorship $550 for their August event – possible tabling opportunity
• Upcoming Community Events – August 24 NDSCS Block Party, September 13 Headwaters, NDSCS Homecoming October 4
• 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.

Recruitment

• It was brought up to reach out to the SE club members to increase our membership.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• MN Youth Goose Hunt – September 13 & 14
• Youth Waterfowl Hunt – September 19 & 20
• Youth Pheasant Hunt – October 4
  • Greg & Chuck will talk with Hankinson to see if we should combine for this year
• Ladies Rooster Round-up – October 18
• Band of Brothers

Internal Club Contests

• Chuck Haus – Walleye 28”, Bluegill 10.6”
• Hunter Smith (youth) – Catfish 21”

Other Upcoming Area Events

• September 27 – Twist of Fate Hunt with Live and Silent Auction that evening

Communication/Correspondence

For the Good of the Order

Next meeting August 21 at the Wahpeton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.