7:30 PM at Wahpeton Community Center
Attendees: Greg Gerou, Greg Braun, Cindie VanTassel, Justin Kratz, Curt Mund, Jerry Oren, Wayne Beyer Mary Rausch
Approve minutes from previous meeting – MSC Wayne, Greg B
President Report
Review draft of the proposed investment addition to the RRASC bylaws
- Greg G drafted an amendment to the bylaws – the investment itself has not been approved prior to this meeting – RRASC President (Greg G), Vice President (Brad), and Treasurer (Greg B) will have management authority of the account – basis tonight’s motion, proceeding w/investment of $10,000
- Discussed amendment – minor verbiage corrections but nothing changed overall – MSC Cindie, Wayne to approve the amendment to the bylaws – a copy of this amendment will be given to Thrivent
RRASC to host NDGF Advisory Meeting, Wed Apr 20 at Hughes Shelter
- NDGF to arrive around 6PM, meeting starting at 7PM
- NDGF District Advisor, Doug Madsen, 701-238-3087
- Counties included: Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, Traill
- RRASC will provide lunch for NDGF members and guests; working with Tom and Kathy to setup lunch
Treasurer Report
- Checking account at $65,150.70 as of this meeting
- Quickbooks: online version; up to 3 people (TBD) can access – $25/month for the first year then goes to $50/month – could get 10% off if paid for a full year at a time – there are many features we could utilize – Greg B has some follow-ups he is working on
Members / Committees / Projects Reports
Jr Wildlife Club Committee
- March: Bird House Construction @ Comstock Construction – moving back one week to March 24
- April: bird watching April 25 at Prairie Wetlands
- Need to get additional people lined up to drive youth to certain events; certification is needed
Scholarships
- One has been received and was approved by the committee – MSC Wayne, Greg B to approve the scholarship
Public Relations
- Website – Make sure to send in your photos to include on the club’s Flickr page
- Cindie tries to watch for members or family members that pass away for sympathy cards; if you see any please let her know
- Facebook/Instagram – as you see posts, please share them!
- Working to keep MN DNR and ND G&F updates shared by our page
Red River Projects
- NDGF/golf course fishing pier grant
- Pier work needed due to erosion
Neil Heitkamp Ice Fishing Derby – February 19, 2022
- 75 fish turned in – more were caught and immediately released and not scored
- Looking at getting 50 white pines to plant as wind breaks – also looking at stocking the pond
- Jerry will follow up on a night to work on the fishing poles
Vince Herding Youth Fishing Derby – May 7, 2022
Dick Bell Catfish Derby – June 4, 2022
- NDGF sanction: Wayne gave Justin the form for ND G&F
- Justin working with a contact to get our tournament added to advertising posters
- Looking into additional resources for donations – also working on a plan to expand prizes
Family Fishing Nights – TBD for 2022
- Cindie is looking at the 3rd Monday of June, July and August – volunteers needed!
- Justin volunteered to join the committee
Brunk’s Carp & Sucker Derby (New chair needed) – TBD for Aug 2022
Fall Hunts
- Fall Youth Goose Hunt – September 10-11, 2022
- Marv Manock Youth Waterfowl Hunt – September 17, 2022
- Fall Youth Pheasant Hunt – October 1, 2022
- NDGF 3R grant for youth hunts
- Ladies Rooster Roundup – October 14-15, 2022
Events
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation – April 23, 2022, Wahpeton Event Center
- Hunters Smoker – October 22, 2022
Trap Clubs
- Head of the Red Gun Archery Club – Opens end of May 2022
- Mooreton Sportsmen’s Club, Joe Pikarski Trap Range & MSC Rifle/Pistol Range – Will open June 1, 2022
Recruitment
- 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.
RRASC Internal Hunting Contests (April – March)
- Deer, Elk, etc. – Youth & Adult
- Turkey Beard – Youth & Adult
- Pheasant Tail Feather – Youth & Adult
- Waterfowl, number of species harvested – Youth & Adult
RRASC Internal Fishing Contests (April – March)
- Fresh Water – Youth & Adult
- Salt Water – Youth & Adult
Old / New / Unfinished Business/Correspondence
Bench recognition plaque name nominations
- The plan is to have multiple names per bench – 5 benches will need plaques
- Nominations received: Randy Hovde, Vince Herding, Mike Fenske, Jeff Trom, Larry Brunkhorst, Marv Manock, Randy Hoerer, Wayne Beyer, Chuck Haus, Dick Bell, Dave Langenwalter
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
April Banquet – Tentative date Friday, April 22, 2022
- Banquet Committee
- Banquet Presenter – TBD
- Award Preparation – RRASC President
Nominations are open for the Club Awards – through the end of March Meeting – Board of Directors that were present discussed and voted on nominations
- Sportsmen of the Year
- Lifetime Membership
- Lifetime Achievement
- Landowner / Conservationist
- Conservation Officer
Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association (DTGCA) Show: April 30 and May 1, Wahpeton Event Center
RAP: Moose poaching in Williams County
Communication
- Thank you has been sent to T&G Sanitation for their donation of the pull charges of $300 for the carcass & hide dumpsters
- Received a request from the Northern Lights Council for support for camps, etc – MSC Greg B, Curt to donate $250 again this year and requesting funds to be directed to shooting sports