November 19, 2013 Custer Rod and Gun Club Meeting
President Todd Birch called meeting to order at 7:00 pm, present were:
Todd Birch
Keith Hall
Cheri Reed
Fred Tetschner
Ken Hess
Randy Anderson
John Olsen
Ron Hurr
Glen Kapitski
CJ Truesdale
Reading of previous minutes by Cheri, motion to accept by Randy, second by Keith and passed unanimous.
Treasurer’s report: $1200 in the bank account and all bills have been paid. Randy turned in $120 in new memberships and Cheri had $80 in new memberships. The club will be getting a $3,000 grant reimbursement from completion of the Spotted Eagle trap facility improvements.
Discussion was opened regarding the installation of the new sign built by Matt Hougardy at Car Quest and donated by Jeff Williams. Haynes Enterprises backed out of the concrete work on the base and the sign is still at Matt’s Shop. The decision was made to advertise and organize a work party of club volunteers on the 7th of December at 10:00 am to install the sign (weather permitting). Todd Birch will also contact Jeff Williams regarding permission obtained for sign placement. A concrete mixer and skid steer are needed for the project.
The Montana Wildlife Federation’s Executive Director has asked to speak at the clubs annual Banquet in January.
As per Octobers meeting the banquet will be held on January 18th 2014, location is tentatively set to be the Eagles. Cheri Reed will contact the Eagles to see about costs involved and possibly meat and potatoes as club provided items.
Randy provided a draft news letter to the membership regarding new membership purchases and old membership renewal, also recommending December membership sales be for the 2014 year. Keith Hall made a motion to start 2014 membership sales on December 1st, Cheri Reed replied with a second and motion passed unanimous.
CJ Truesdale requested the club consider a joint event in 2015 with Walleyes Unlimited, possibly a bow hunter’s “Carp Shoot” at Spotted Eagle. Plans are tentative and pending arrangements with schedule and Montana FWP.
Motion to adjourn at 8:15
*no humans were injured in the course of this meeting