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.