Attending: Greg Gerou, Kelly Carlson, Abby Carlson, Rich Truesdell, Becci Truesdell, Curt Mund, Justin Kratz, Cindie VanTassel, Greg Braun, Brad Glarum, Jerry Oren, Leroy Smith
Welcome Guests and New Members
Approve minutes from previous meeting – Brad / Kelly
President’s Report
2022 Budget review – Cindie / Kelly
- Discussion of changes in specific line items that were changed
- Cindie council member for MN DNR – allowed larger budget for her travel
- Amend line items (Abby)
- Remove veterans hunt line item, more focused on the women’s hunt; going to hold on future hunts because of the amount of time involved and help received – decided to leave it for now
- Ladies Rooster Roundup – increase budget for a 2-day hunt and have shooting night before, provide some lodging ($3,000)
2022 Financial Proposal
- Greg talked with BNC Bank about possible endowment they were not really helpful with options, ended up speaking more with Thrivent Financial (Tom) on other types of investment options.
- Because we are 501(c)3 people within their organization can donate to us through them
- Investment options starting at $2,000
- Looking for options that we can take out the money if needed
- Not FDIC insured
- Proposing the Board meet with them to hear more details
Giving Hearts Day – Chahinkapa Zoo – $1,500.00
- They need to raise $3,000 prior to qualify for event
- $1,500 approved – Cindie / Rich T
Has the copy of Intuit QuickBooks been purchased? No Update
Consider gun safe for off-site firearm storage – Rich will consider and let club know opinion for Smoker gun storage needs
Report on the NDWF – RAP committee
- Wildlife Fed set up affiliated club funding source (application required) for club projects (first time projects get preference)
- RAP working with game wardens to increase funding for law enforcement scholarships
- Abby Carlson received Sportswoman of the Year – wasn’t able to attend and was presented her award at the meeting
Treasurer’s Report
- Expenses – $10 state annual report, Joe Keller NDWF Banquet $472.38, Econo $22.28, Rich Truesdell Smoker $257.00, Becci Truesdell Ladies Hunt $37.80, Cindie Ice Fishing Walmart $2,000.70, $29.87 Jr Wildlife Cindie, $1,500 Zoo
- Deposit $5,060 – $3,000 ND G&F youth hunt grant, $2,000 American Foundation for Wildlife grant
- Balance – $66,644.07 Curt / Brad
Parks & Recreation
- Report from NDWF Convention
- 3R Program
- Fisheries grant applications due January 31st
Members / Committees / Projects Reports
Hunters Smoker (Curt Mund, Vern Shasky, Rich & Becci Truesdell, Abby Carlson) – October 22, 2022
- Discussed “Banquet” gun that is special to our event. Issue is that not everyone that isn’t part of the club would want it. Usually, they are more expensive and our yearly clientele isn’t necessarily interested. 1911 handgun may go over well.
- Dakota Bandit Design possible place to get one made up
- Silent Auction good, live auction may be too difficult
Jr Wildlife Club Committee (Cindie Van Tassel, Rich Truesdell)
- Ice Fishing Demo – 18 kids, 6 new attended
- Wayne B was at the schools handing out brochures
- Next month Air Rifle
Public Relations (Rich Truesdell, Joe Keller, Brad Glarum, Cindie Van Tassel, Mandy Steinberger)
- Website – Flickr Pro renewing this month for the year, going to start including articles on the website from the Daily News
- Cindie tries to watch for members or family members that pass away for sympathy cards – see any let her know
- Facebook/Instagram (Abby Carlson) – as you see posts, please share them!
Neil Heitkamp Ice Fishing Derby (Vern Shasky, Cindie Van Tassel) – Feb 19, 2022
- Cindie had flyers to hand out
- Volunteers needed
- Hoping for as good as turn out as last year (308)
- Radio advertising is going on
Vince Herding Youth Fishing Derby (Rich & Becci Truesdell) – May 7, 2022
Dick Bell Catfish Derby (New Chair Needed) – June 4, 2022
- Justin Kratz can be the event chair again
- Discussion about working with a larger group that has their own tournaments to draw more people
- Aber tournament ran by the Aber Bar
- Would larger prizes bring more people?
Brunk’s Carp & Sucker Derby (Greg Gerou, Wayne Beyer, Jerry Oren) – TBD for 2022
- Needs a new chair now that Wayne is leaving
- Whoever takes over can look at day/time/format and make suggestions for changes
Fall Youth Goose Hunt (Dylan Teberg, Cindie Van Tassel) – TBD for 2022
Marv Manock Youth Waterfowl Hunt (Kevin Manock) – TBD for 2022
Fall Youth Pheasant Hunt (Mark Althoff) – Oct 1, 2022
- Aubrey Odens attended meeting from the hunt. She was chosen to receive a rooster mount of the bird she shot. It was donated by Jeff Schwartz.
- Aubrey read a thank you to the club and Chuck for the great experience she had.
Ladies Rooster Roundup (Abby Carlson) – Oct 14/15, 2022
Veterans Hunt (Abby Carlson, Mary Rausch) – TBD for 2022
National Wild Turkey Federation (Richland Renegade Toms Chairperson Brad Glarum) –
Feb 4, 2022
- Lots of prizes, 15-16 guns, Jakes table
- Good on volunteers this year
- Tickets available, can purchase online
- Requesting $500 donation
- $275 sponsor / $225 towards Jakes table – Cindie / Jerry
- Drawing for sponsor two sponsor tickets, Rich and Greg G drawn
Trap Ranges
- Head of the Red Gun Archery Club (Brian Gefre) – Opens end of May 2022
- Mooreton Sportsmen’s Club, Joe Pikarski Trap Range & MSC Rifle/Pistol Range (Bob Rosemore, Greg Gerou, Mark Althoff) – Will open June 1, 2022
Recruitment (Greg Gerou, Abby Carlson, Mary Rausch, Mandy Steinberger, Becci Truesdell, Kelly Carlson)
- Have the RRASC logo or name on all clothing items given out for the various activities. This includes hats, vests, shirts, at the youth hunts.
- Proposed trying a paid Facebook marketing campaign
RRASC Internal Hunting Contests (April – March)
- Turkey Beard – Youth & Adult Joe Keller, 9 1/8”
- Pheasant Tail Feather – Youth & Adult Joe, Keller, 23 3/16”
Old, New, Unfinished Business / Correspondence
Bench recognition plaque name nominations
- Plan is to have multiple names per plaque – 5 benches will need plaques
- Plaques Made: Randy Hovde, Vince Herding, Mike Fenske, Jeff Trom, Larry Brunkhorst, Marv Manock, Randy Hoerer, Wayne Beyer
- Nominations to be printed: Dave Langenwalter, Tim Phalen
Pop-up online store (Abby) https://rrasc.itemorder.com/sale
- Online clothing store; will include stickers, koozies, coffee mugs, etc
“Ask for Permission” signs are available
Thank you to Cindie for planning the Christmas Party!
Consider additional banners:
- Brunk’s Carp & Sucker Derby sponsored by Red River Area Sportsmen’s Club
- Youth Pheasant Hunt, sponsored by Red River Area Sportsmen’s Club
- Possibly a smaller duplicate of the Neil Heitkamp banner to use at the smoker
- Ladies Rooster Roundup
April Banquet – Tentative date Friday April 22, 2022
- Banquet Committee
- Banquet Presenter – Possibly Wayne Beyer
- Award Preparation – RRASC President
Nominations are open for the Club Awards – through the end of March Meeting
- NOTE: Have received one nomination to date
- Sportsmen of the Year
- Lifetime Membership
- Lifetime Achievement
- Landowner / Conservationist
- Conservation Officer
Committee Chairs
- Dick Bell Catfish Derby – Justin will resume chair responsibilities
- Brunk’s Carp & Sucker Derby – needs chairperson
Meeting dates & location has been scheduled with WP&R
- April & Dec at Hughes shelter
- Regular meeting at WCC Dining Room
Wahpeton High School Ag Class project
- Ag teacher is suggesting their class purchase and building wood duck houses and install at Tewaukon Refuge – asking for $1,000
- Request for funding – RRASC Grant
- We applied for NDWF grant for $500 to go towards project
- Tewaukon Refuge, Patrick Fitzmorris may have a funding source
- Proposing $250 donation towards project with Federal funding approval
Communication
- Received a letter from Barnes County Wildlife regarding their annual Big Spenders Raffle / Banquet that will be held in April – tickets are $100 each. Approved purchase of 1 ticket – Kelly / Cindie
- A thank you letter was sent to the family of Kevin Huelsman (Dudley Gordon Family) for the donation of the prints
- Thank you letter received from Tim Phalen to RRASC. North Dakota District Game Warden Tim Phalen has retired effected 01-01-2022. As of 01-12-2022, the NDGF Region 1 warden for Wyndmere is listed as vacant.
- ND Youth Archery Advisory Grant Request for the state Archery in the Schools program $250 – Greg B. / Rich
- Friends of Lake Sakakawea Annual Membership Approved – Cindie / Kelly
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Membership – pass
- Someplace Safe request – pass