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Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
P.O. Box 385
Grantsburg, WI 54840
(715) 463-2458
e-mail: info@grantsburggunclub.com

Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 • 6 p.m.
Rendezvous

Present: President Wally Johnson, VP Mike Chell, Treasurer Dean Josephson (via phone), Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members, Joe Trumble, John McNally, and Rene Brackenbury; Floyd Drohman

Absent: Maintenance Rep Scott McLain

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Wally.

Treasurer Report:  Dean suggested we cash in the $10,000 CD to pay real estate taxes and birds for the upcoming trap season. Cashing in of the CD was passed in a prior meeting, but it had not been necessary to do so up to this point.

Secretary’s Report:  Kerri reported the locks on the gate have been changed. The website has been updated with the 2012 membership form. All notices have been sent out either via e-mail or USPS. This is the last year notices will be sent out USPS. Members have four ways to obtain a membership in the future:
   1: Submit an email address and one will be sent yearly.
   2: Visit the website and download a copy.
   3: Come to the gun club during trap season.
   4: Stop at Scott’s Auto and Scott McLain will assist them.
It was suggested we put an enclosed box at the gate of the gun club with membership forms in it. This will be addressed again.

Pine Tech Shooters:  Kerri sent new combination via email. No response.

Old Business:

Sunset: Sunset accepted our offer of payment and cleared our account.

MWSD: It was agreed to not have a 50-bird shoot during MWSD.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 21 at 6 p.m. at Dreamers.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter
, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 • 6 p.m.
Dreamers

Present: President Wally Johnson, VP Mike Chell, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members, Joe Trumble, John McNally, and Rene Brackenbury, Maintenance Rep Scott McLain; Floyd Drohman

Absent: Treasurer Dean Josephson

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Wally.

Treasurer Report:  No report

Secretary’s Report:  Kerri asked for volunteers to exchange gate locks. Floyd volunteered.  Kerri reported she will get membership information updated and notices sent out. This will be the final year in the transition to electronic correspondence.

Pine Tech Shooters:  Kerri will send new gate combo.

Shells: Wally purchased 30 cases of shells (8’s) from St. Croix Outdoors. The club will buy them.

Old Business:

Sunset: John prepared a proposal detailing what we feel we are responsible for in regard to the Sunset bill. It was agreed we will send them a check in the amount agreed upon by the board.  Rene will look into other options for purchasing birds and report at next meeting.

Rifle range: Floyd and Mike will attempt some winter work and if unable to dig, the project will wait until spring.

New Business:

MWSD: Mike Janke approached the board about having a 50-bird shoot for Midwinter’s Sports Day. This will be discussed at the next meeting. MWSD is in February.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 17 at 6 p.m. at Hummer’s.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes

Thursday, October 20, 2011
6 p.m.
Gun Club (Old House)

Present: Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members, Joe Trumble, John McNally, Maintenance Rep Scott McLain. Guest Mike Alderman of Jensen-Sundquist Ins.

Present via speaker phone: Treasurer Dean Josephson

Absent: President Wally Johnson, VP Mike Chell

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Kerri.

Mike Alderman was moved to the top of the agenda. As the club’s insurance rep, he suggested the club change from Capitol to West Bend Insurance. West Bend is a company that specializes in gun clubs and offers a better coverage at comparable cost. All agreed.

Treasurer Report:  Dean reported Wayne Lake is paid in full.

Secretary’s Report:  Nothing to report.

Turkey Shoot:  A profit of over $700 was made.

Work Night:  Buildings need to be winterized.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m. Next meeting is set for Tuesday, November 15 at 6 p.m. Location to be determined based on weather.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
Thursday, September 8, 2011 • 6 p.m.
Gun Club (Old House)

Present: President Wally Johnson, VP Mike Chell, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members, Joe Trumble, John McNally, Maintenance Rep Scott McLain. A representative for the Pine Tech Shooters joined the meeting.

Present via speaker phone: Treasurer Dean Josephson

Absent: Board member Rene Brackenbury

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by President Wally Johnson.

Treasurer Report:  Treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved.

Secretary’s Report:  Nothing to report.

Turkey Shoot:  Kerri ordered 50 turkeys from Market Place Foods. Dennis Corty will get 30 3-packs of cheese from Burnett Dairy. When prizes are exhausted, cash will be awarded. There will be a limit on number of physical prizes (turkeys and cheese) a shooter can win.

Work Night:  There will be a work night Friday, Sept. 17 (day before Turkey Shoot). John will send a mass email out to members. This will be a general work day as well as preparing for the Turkey Shoot.

Storm Insurance Claim: The claim for the damages from the July 1 storm has been turned in and approved.

New Sewer at old building: Completed.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m. Next meeting is set for Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes

Thursday, August 11, 2011
8 p.m.
Gun Club (Old House)

Due to the July 1 storm damage, there was no July board meeting.

Present: President Wally Johnson, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members Rene Brackenbury, Joe Trumble, John McNally

Absent: Vice President Mike Chell, Treasurer Dean Josephson

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by President Wally Johnson.

Treasurer Report:  Treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved.

Secretary’s Report:  Nothing to report.

Grudge Match/Sunday Shoot:  Grudge match with South Fork the following night. Sunday shoot the following Sunday. Club is stocked and ready.

Donations:  The club received a $2,000 cash donation from the Walter Jensen Family to be used for storm damage renovation and the club also received a $2,000 anonymous donation. Kerri will send a thank you to the Jensen Family. A memorial plaque will be placed in the rifle range in honor of the Walter Jensen Family.

Turkey Shoot:  Kerri will take care of advertising and talking with the grocery store about turkeys.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Next meeting is set for Thursday, September 8 at 6 p.m.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes

Thursday, June 16, 2011
7 p.m.
Gun Club (Old House)

Present: President Wally Johnson, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members Rene Brackenbury, Joe Trumble, John McNally

Absent: Vice President Mike Chell

Present via Speaker Phone: Dean Josephson, Treasurer

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Wally Johnson.

Treasurer Report:  Treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved.

Dean advised the board he will be picking up a new fire extinguisher to be in compliance with the Fire Department’s recommendations.

Secretary’s Report:  Kerri will begin advertising for the 100 Bird Shoot scheduled for July 9.

Clean up day summary:  John reported several items were accomplished during workday. He will update the list of projects and post. Another workday on a Thursday later in the season will be considered.

2011 Grudge Match Dates: 
   July 22 at Cushing and July 29 at Grantsburg 
   August 5 at South Fork and August 12 at Grantsburg

Updates:

Old Building:  Siding options were discussed for the new addition.

3rd Trap:  It was agreed to cash in the $5,000 CD and purchase a refurbished trap thrower.  John will work on a plan/layout for a walk-in house with retractable roof.

Tree clearing:  More to be done between trap and skeet ranges at the next workday.

History of Club for website:  John has put some items on the website. He will continue as info comes in.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. Next meeting set for Thursday, July 7.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes

Thursday, May 19, 2011
7 p.m.
Gun Club (Old House)

Present: President Wally Johnson, Vice President Mike Chell, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members Rene Brackenbury, Joe Trumble, John McNally and Maintenance Rep Scott McLain. Member Dan Greene.

Present via Speaker Phone: Dean Josephson, Treasurer

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Wally Johnson.

Treasurer Report:  Report reviewed and approved.

Secretary’s Report:  Kerri reported that the club's beer license and Seller's Permit were being renewed.

Clean up day:  Thursday, June 2 will be the next clean up day. John has a master list of projects for that day. Scott will contact representatives from each team to inform them of the need for volunteers.

 Updates:

Old Building:  Bathrooms are completed. The large room will be cleaned during clean up day.

Tree clearing:  Dan Greene brush hogged the brush between the skeet and trap ranges. It was agreed to clear the small trees in that area to open things up more.

History of Club for website:  John will talk with Don Chell regarding history of the club and then add this to the website.

Conceal and Carry courses: The May 14 class had a poor turnout. John and Scott will draft a policy for rental of the club grounds most likely based on number of attendees. June 11th is the advanced course.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Next meeting set for Thursday, June 16th at 7 p.m. in the old clubhouse.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes

Thursday, April 14, 2011
7 p.m.

Present: President Wally Johnson, Vice President Mike Chell, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members Rene Brackenbury, Joe Trumble, John McNally and Maintenance Rep Scott McLain.

Present via Speaker Phone: Dean Josephson, Treasurer

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Wally Johnson.

Treasurer Report:  Report was reviewed and approved
                     
        Dean reported the bird exchange will take place Monday.
                     
        Wally volunteered to be present to assist and unload.

Secretary’s Report:  Nothing to report.

Concessions:  Carrie Doornink will do Monday night concessions.

The board agreed to a new paid position for Thursday evenings during practice. This position is separate from the Monday night concessions. This position will clean the new bathrooms every Thursday BEFORE 5:30 p.m. and then work concessions bartending, cooking and shutting down the kitchen. This person will be paid $10 per hour + tips, with a minimum of $30 per night.

Clean up day:  Due to the snow, clean up day consisted mainly of cleaning the new clubhouse and some work on the pistol and rifle ranges. Another clean up day will be scheduled when the weather improves.

Updates:

Building:  Insulating and sheeting is done. Wally and Kerri will paint the bathrooms in the next few weeks. It was agreed to put a sealant on the bathroom floors and purchase that at Darrell’s. Once the painting is done, the toilets and sinks will be ready to install.

Memorial Trees:  Continue to monitor progress this spring on how they are doing.

New Business:

Jobs for clean up day: It will be added to the Maintenance Committee Job Description to make a list of jobs for Clean Up Day. This will be submitted to the board, and a board member will organize and recruit help.

Conceal and Carry courses: are tentatively scheduled for May 14, June 11 (Advanced), and Sept. 10 (TBD). These are tentative dates only. Prepayment will be required to attend.

Beer Prices: Raised from $1.50 to $2.00 effective immediately.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Next meeting set for Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the old clubhouse.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 • 6 p.m.

Present: President Wally Johnson, Vice President Mike Chell, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members Rene Brackenbury, Joe Trumble, John McNally and Maintenance Rep Scott McLain.

Absent: Dean Josephson, Treasurer was present via Blackberry phone.

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by President Wally Johnson.

Treasurer Report:  Report was reviewed and approved.

Secretary’s Report: Nothing to report.

Updates:

Building:  Insulating to start next week. Approximate costs to finish old building and ranges: $100 (pistol range); $1700 (old club house); $200 (rifle range).

Memorial Trees:  Continue to monitor progress this spring on how they are doing.

New Business:

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 6:30. Next meeting set for Thursday, April 14.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 21, 2011 • 6 p.m.

Present: President Wally Johnson, Vice President Mike Chell, Treasurer Dean Josephson, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members Rene Brackenbury, Joe Trumble and Maintenance Rep Scott McLain. Floyd Drohman.

Absent: Board member John McNally.

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by President Wally Johnson.

Treasurer Report:  Report was reviewed and approved.

Secretary’s Report:

DFS scholarships will be TWO $250 scholarships payable after fall 2011 semester is completed.
MWSD donation of $100 in the form of toys for the corn pile was completed.
Pine Tech is updated with a current signed contract.
Mark Baker will assist with website.

Updates:

Building:  Insulating to be done this winter.

Memorial Trees:  Continue to monitor progress this spring on how they are doing.

New Business: Dean requested bids for the remainder of the renovation project. This will include the Range and the Bathrooms.

2011 dates are set and on the website.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Next meeting set for March 15 at 7 p.m. at the club.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter, Secretary


Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
6 p.m.

Present: President Wally Johnson, Vice President Mike Chell, Secretary Kerri Harter, Board members Rene Brackenbury, Joe Trumble and Maintenance Rep Scott McLain. Floyd Drohman.

Absent: Treasurer Dean Josephson, Board member John McNally.

Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by President Wally Johnson.

Treasurer Report:  No report.

Secretary’s Report: Kerri reported memberships are coming in and members are indicating areas they would be willing to help.   Kerri will send a 2011 contract to Pine Tech and then send them 2011 combination. They are paid up through the fall of 2011.

Team meeting: The 2011 trap team meeting will be March 21 at 7 p.m. Teams will be determined at that time. Kerri will email captains.

Updates:

Building:  Insulating to be done this winter. 

Memorial Trees:  Continue to monitor progress this spring on how they are doing.

Adjourn and set Next Meeting:  Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Next meeting set for Mon., Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at Hummer’s.

Submitted by,
Kerri Harter
, Secretary