TIME: 7:30 PM LOCATION: Wahpeton Community Center
Attendees: Greg Gerou, Curt Mund, Brad Edwardson, Jerry Oren, Greg Braun, Pat Brejcha, Abby Carlson, Becci Truesdell, Rich Truesdell, Justin Kratz, Joe Keller, Brad Glarum, Leroy Smith, guest Lonny Wirst, Mary Rausch
Approve Minutes from the previous meeting – MSC Curt, Rich
President Report
- Review Proposed 2023 Budget – MSC Joe, Rich to approve the budget
- Giving Hearts Day, January 23, 2023 – Greg G spoke with Kathy, and the Zoo had met the $3,000 level to participate – going forward, we will plan to use the money raised at Smoker for the Zoo gun to for GHD donation
- Northern Lights Council request for financial support – $250 – MSC Greg B, Brad G to give $250
- Thrivent statement came in the mail – a question was raised if we should consider additional investment, Greg G and Greg B will follow up
Treasurer Report –
- $90,219.09
Parks & Recreation
- Brad E has applied for grants and is waiting to hear back – also gearing up for Heitkamp Derby
Jr Wildlife Club Committee
- 14 youths attended for air rifles
- February – fishing lures
- March – bird houses
Public Relations
- Website – Flickr annual renewal is coming in the next month or so
- Facebook/Instagram – please share RRASC posts! –
- Cindie watches for members or family members that pass away for sympathy cards – see any let her know
- Community Events – Wahpeton Winter Wonderland is February 17-18
Pop-up online store
- Abby/Greg G will reach out to John Bradley as the NDGF is looking to set up something similar
- Online clothing store; will include stickers, cozies, coffee mugs, etc.
Nat’l Wild Turkey Fed, Richland Renegade Toms – Feb 3, 2023
- 20 guns, lots of prizes, JAKES table, ladies raffle, etc
- $500 sponsorship, includes 2 tickets: $275 sponsorship, $225 JAKES – MSC Rich, Justin
- Names of those in attendance were put into a hat, 2 names drawn to represent RRASC at the banquet – Curt and Brad E were drawn
Neil Heitkamp Ice Fishing Derby – Feb 18, 2023
- The committee will get together to prep the rods January 31, 5:30 at Wahpeton Community Center
- Volunteers needed
- Donations can be given to Cindie, Gary, or John
Bench recognition plaque name nominations
- Nominations received: Randy Hovde, Vince Herding, Mike Fenske, Jeff Trom, Larry Brunkhorst, Marv Manock, Randy Hoerer, Wayne Beyer, Chuck Haus, Dick Bell, Dave Langenwalter
Hosting a hunting and fishing rummage sale at WCC – TBD for 2023
- Outdoors themed: hunting, fishing, archery, camping – booth table rentals to recoup costs of space rental – NO guns will be able to be sold at this event – event name suggestion: Sportsmen’s Treasure Hunt
- Cindie is following up with Brad on open dates at the WCC – still trying to lock own a date; Cindie also working with the Chamber for other events going on to increase foot traffic in town
Shotgun shells needed for the upcoming fall hunts
- All members watch for sales on shells and communicate to Board Members
Summary of the RAP Meeting and NDWF Conference, Janusty 6, 7 & 8
- NDWF: RRASC has 8 votes, minimum of 4 delegates must attend and each can carry 1 proxy – funds available for youth events, request funds through the Outdoor Heritage Fund
- RAP: auction is scheduled for Aug 19, 2023 in Bismarck – they will be looking for volunteers – over 50 firearms available
Schedule date & location for the 2023 Club Spring Banquet – April 21 at Hughes Shelter
- Looking for presenter for spring banquet, suggestions include:
- NDGF R3 Coordinator: Cayla Bendel
- NDGF Education Supervisor: Marty Egeland
- MN-DNR R3 Coordinator James Burnham
- Others?
- Nominations are open for club awards – nominations are open through the March meeting: Sportsperson of the Year, Lifetime membership, Lifetime achievement, Conservationist / Landowner, Conservation officer
ND Hunters Ed Wahpeton is scheduled for late March
- ND HE has certified over 5,500 students in 2022
- You can go out to the NDGF website to setup email alerts for upcoming classes and locations – notifications come out 30 days ahead of classes beginning
Other Business
- Chuck Haus donated 55 pounds of deer meat to the RRASC for the 2023 smoker
- NDGF Take A Kid Fishing contest: need to submit a photo – the grand prize is a portable fish house
- NDGF site has a Legislative tab to view bills being proposed
- Ladies Rooster Roundup is partnering with Her Wilderness for 2023 event – more info to come as event details are finalized
- We are considering a 2nd hide dumpster for 2023 due to increased use of our dumpster in 2022
- Tewaukon Refuge Manager Patrick Fitzmorris is taking a new assignment
- “Ask for Permission” signs are available, free to land owners
Communication / Correspondence
For the Good of the Order
Adjournment