Category: Meeting Minutes

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.

Call to order by Board Member Rich Truesdell at 7:37 p.m.

Attendance: Greg B., Cindie V., Joe K., Josh B., Rich T., Becci T., Melissa S., Justin K.

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Justin/Cindie) to approve May 15, 2025

Board of Directors Reports

President

• Future consideration to provide item or two for the Twist of Fate auction held during the hunt weekend in September – table to next month

Treasurer

• Dumpsters $220, Radio (Spring Fishing Derby) $300, Catfish Derby & Storage Keys $36.34, Catfish Payouts $230
• $99,141 checking
• MSC (Melissa/Justin)

Directors

• ND Podcast show talked about how the ND G&F is providing 3 months free for the Onix app, information on the ND G&F website. Discussion about adding a state waterfowl stamp. Adding boat ramps in SE ND near Hankinson..

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• June 19 – Making Fishing Lures and Fishing at Welles Park
  • Steve helped with lures (3 kinds) and the kids fished the river. 15 kids attended, couple of no shows and a couple showed up without registering.
• July 17 – Canoeing and Kayaking at Mooreton Pond
  • Limited to 12 kids. Need to inventory what we have available for canoes and kayaks through Park & Rec, possibly borrow from club members. Cindie may be gone that evening, Justin may know a backup person to instruct.
  • Club has a bunch of life vests in storage, we should consider donating to Park & Rec.

Public Relations

• Upcoming Community Events – July 4 City Fireworks, 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.
• We need to check on the Tewaukon Tree – it was mentioned that it may be missing names of people that we have purchased.

Seasonal Committee Reports

• Dick Bell Catfish Tournament – June 7
  • Had 8 adults catch 3 fish and 4 kids catch 2 fish. Problem with participants following paid tournament rules. Consider a new time or day for next year to help with participation numbers.

Internal Club Contests

• Josh Barringer – 9.5” turkey beard
• Clint Arndt – Sheephead 21”
• Chuck Haus – Drum 17”, Crappie 14”, Carp 26”, Pike 36”
• Carter Gerou (youth) – Bass 14.5”
• Paisley Geroun (youth) – Sunfish 8”

Other Upcoming Area Events

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

Communication/Correspondence

• Thank you from Twist of Fate

For the Good of the Order

• National Wildlife Federation Conference in Minneapolis was attended by Joe. They talked about nuclear energy being a clean source of energy. He found that it had a lot of very political conversations each day that took away from the conference mission.

Next meeting July 17 at the Wahpeton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. 

Call to order by President Greg Gerou at 7:34 p.m.

Attendance: Justin K., Cindie V., Greg G., Rich T., Greg B., Becci T., Melissa S., Kevin M.

Guests: Mark Althoff, Jamison Althoff, Kyle Althoff

Minutes: (No changes noted.) MSC (Greg B./Melissa) to approve March 20

Board of Directors Reports

President

• Changes to RRASC Bylaws
  • Review the proposed changes to the RRASC Bylaws
  • Adding the Financial Secretary would take place in 2025. Checked with Brad E., Kristine A., Heather R. No takers yet on the position.
  • In 2025, when electing the odd-year director position, two people would be elected. Cindie Van Tassel is the current odd-year director.
  • The one-year director position would remain, and one person would be elected in 2025.  Kelly Carlson is the current one-year director.
  • In 2026, the one-year director position would be eliminated.
  • In 2026, two people would be elected for the even-year director position. Rich Truesdell is the current even-year director.
  • Based on these changes – the Election of the board of directors: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Odd-year directors – two directors, One Year Director – one director
• Election Held: President – Greg G., VP – Brad G., Secretary – Becci T., Treasurer – Greg G., new Odd Year – Justin K., 1 year – Kelly C.
• Twist of Fate request for funding for 12 person hunt. $5500 (Greg B./Rich)
• Grant Request by Owen Skovholt for structure project on Mooreton Pond – B.O.D. approved the request for $2,500 (Rich/Justin)
  • He has all the approvals from Core and ND G&F to add structure to the bottom of pond including rock piles and trees. Adding specific fish to stock.
  • Check to be made out to Owen Skovholt
  • NDWF has approved his grant request at $1,500.00
  • Owen is working on other grants
• Grant Request from Chahinkapa Zoo at $1,680.99 to help their Educational Program (computer, 3 african giant millipedes, blue death feigning beetle, outreach wagon (Melissa/Cindie)
• 2024 Annual Report from Northern Lights Council of Scouts
• RRASC received $2,400 from NDGF Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters Grant – signed paperwork has been sent to Cayla. This applies to the three youth hunts we will have in 2025.
• Membership – renewal and dues (April is the renewal month). Reminder email sent out to anyone who is past due since 2020 to current.
• City of Wahpeton passed a sales tax increase for the new Activity & Rec Center
  • RRASC needs to work with the Parks & Rec Dept to ensure we have a place for the Smoker
  • RRASC contacted Shelly Tollefson regarding the club’s building plans
• RRASC hosted the NDGF Spring Advisory Meeting on April 22, 2025 (25-30 people attended)
• RRASC sponsored the Red River Human Services Foundation’s request for their Special Fishing Permit (5 year cycle)
• NDGF Waterfowl Brigade – event July 8-12
• Poster of trapshooting tournament – may be a fundraising idea/opportunity for RRASC. They have a fun night trap shooting event with raffles and drawings.
• VCSU is now offering a Fisheries & Wildlife Science Program. We should share our scholarship information with them.
• MN Conceal Carry Training – Patriot Carry Academy. Available to schedule conceal to carry training. They are located out of Breckenridge.
• Head of the Red opened in May – check their Facebook page
• Joe Pikarski Trap Range open Wednesday, June 4th

Secretary

• Sending out recruiting posters for Jr Wildlife & RRASC Membership

Treasurer

• Expenses: Club Insurance $737, Econo $52.43 (Jr Wildlife), Sign Pro $927 (Promotional), Becci $3,656 (Fishing Derby), Econo $24.51 (Meeting), Spring Banquet $51, Spring Banquet $105.48, Chamber Bucks $200, Wahpeton Deli $517.05 (Spring Banquet), Grippers $240.75 (Spring Banquet), Econo $120.59 (NDWF Meeting), Mooreton Sponsor $100, Becci $411.38 (Fishing Derby/Office Supplies), Stuart $148.51 (Jr Wildlife), Twist of Fate $500, Skovolt $2,500, Zoo $1680.99
• Deposits: $1,975 (Spring Derby), $10 (Dues)
• $99,928 checking
• MSC (Rich/Cindie)

Directors

• The MN DNR Prairie Chicken trailer has been checked into for next year for possible event.

General Committee Reports
Jr. Wildlife Club

• April 29 – Tewaukon Bird Watching
• May meeting canceled due to weather and lack of sign-ups
• June 19 – Making Fishing Lures and Fishing at Welles Park

Public Relations

• Upcoming Community Events – Blue Goose Days and Parade
• 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
  • Had 110 registered participants. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped that day. Good number of fish caught. Need to think about what to do about trophies in the future.
  • Rods need to be gone through. Need more closed reels for young kids.
  • There will be a segment on the ND Today show about the event.
• Dick Bell Catfish Tournament – June 7
  • Need volunteers. Watch for poster from Justin.

Internal Club Contests

• Turkey Beard – Andrew S (youth) 9.75”

Old / New / Unfinished Business

• Mark presented the pheasant mount from the fall pheasant hunt to Jamison. They had 9 hunters that day and Jamison’s bird was picked for the mount. Jamison gave a nice speech about his experience and many thanks to all the allowed him to enjoy the event.
• There is a larger storage unit available at the same location as our current unit. The current renter has it until late fall. It is 4x the size of our current unit and has the ability to drive through with a vehicle to load. Rich know where we could get pallet racking to set it up for storage. The larger unit would provide a place to move all our items from other locations to a single spot. Yearly cost $4,200.
  • We would also have the ability to use the field next to the storage units for Jr Wildlife activities.
  • Future discussion needed.

Next meeting June 19 at the Wahpeton Community Center.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

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.