The monthly meeting was called to order by Gary Napier, President.
Curt Herrington gave the blessing on our meal of spaghetti, bread, and
desserts.
55 members were present.
Gary Napier resumed the meeting after our meal with roll call of officers and board members. Officers/Board members present: Gary Napier, R.C. Taylor, Brenda Williams, Mike Taylor, Debbie Muse, Paul Young, Phillip Adams, Les Gooch, Alvie Atwood, Joe Amburgey, and alternate, Paul French. Absent board mbrs: Steve Isaacs and Julian Gander.
Minutes from February meeting read by secretary, Brenda Williams. Curt Herrington made motion to accept minutes as read, Paul Young seconded, minutes were accepted, no amendments.
Mike Taylor gave financial report: $ in our checking acct. Reported the club’s insurance premium had gone from approx $ to over $ per year. Club has a certificate of deposit (CD) in the amount of $ for our annual interest payment on property. The $ is an increase over last year’s amount. ($) No major deposits or withdrawals over the past month. The club did have an unusually higher water payment approx $247 this prior month due to a water line break. Water bill month before was only $67.00. Mike reported approx $230 bill for countertops and approx $ taken in from March 5th,Youth Dove Hunt, sponsored by Quail Unlimited. Mike reported that our webmaster, Stephen Price, had negotiated with ‘PayPal’ and club members can pay annual membership dues via the internet site. Les Gooch made motion, Joe French seconded, financial report accepted as read no discussion.
Committee reports:
Quail Unlimited: R. C. Taylor spoke on behalf of Ray Hammonds. At the March 5th Dove Youth Hunt, there were 19 kids that participated.
Archery Committee: Mike Taylor said we needed a motion from the club to set up a new checking account. The new account requires three signatures. Two signatures will be required to withdraw from account. Paul Young made the motion, Gary Napier seconded and all voted in favor.
Mike Taylor reported on the Archery Meet held at the club Sunday, March 13th beginning at 12:30pm. There were 12 shooters (6 adults and 6 children). Net amount was $100.00 from event. Mike ask that the archery committee be allowed to meet first Monday of each month for a committee meeting. Debbie Muse (maintains & updates the club’s calendar) listed their monthly meeting on our club calendar.
Mike reported April 17th, 12:30pm would be next ‘Archery Meet’.
Rifle range: Rick Muse said the wet rainy weather was still their hold-up on getting a bulldozer to the site.
Beagle Club: David Long reported $ check given to club.
Old Business: none
New Business: Gary Napier, club president, brought up the issue of how the club building gets cleaned every week/month. Previously there have been a few members continuously doing the cleaning. Gary ask the club members for suggestions. Mike Taylor suggested for volunteers and Debbie Muse suggested a ‘sign-up’ sheet. No other suggestions or discussion--a sign-up sheet is beginning with tonight’s meeting. Please look for the sign-in sheet for cleaning duties. If we all take turns, it won’t be hard on anyone.
Curt Herrington ask if members (individually) can use the club building or if the club is sticking by original rules of only letting ‘clubs’ use the building. (eg. ‘clubs’ would be boy/girl scouts, etc)
Club President, Gary Napier, stated decisions on use hadn’t been changed but we are trying to be flexible and we are considering ourselves as a community partner.
Board Member, Debbie Muse, said her understanding was that members would not be allowed to have closed meetings/parties or events that were not open to all club members. Any meetings, parties or events must be open to all club members. The exception is: civic or community clubs such as boy/girl scouts, etc. Debbie keeps the club’s calendar and all events must be scheduled through her.
Club members decided the next rook game would be March 18, 2005...6:30pm. All members are welcome. For snacks, everyone is bringing something to snack on. Both big and little rooks will be used, total game point will be 150pts.
Other business: Jamie Adington ask the club if they would be interested in participating in the ‘County Wide Festival’ to take place in June. No decision made.
Derby Party festivities were discussed, Phillip Adams who normally is in charge said he had already made plans, he thought. No decision made.
Les Gooch reported that club member, David Robbins and his family had had a house fire. All club members began to look for money as hat was passed around to collect money for the Robbins’ family. A total of $ was raised. Mike Taylor will get a card and write a check to the Robbins’ family from the club.
Rick Muse reported that there would be a hunter education class by the end of the month.
Discussion: Gary Napier, club president, announced that beginning next month, April, the meeting time will be 7pm instead of 6:30pm.
The club welcomed new members, Mark & Patrice Todd and son, Clint and Bob Cotter.
Les Gooch suggested the club give the ladies a round of applause for providing the delicious food each month. Ladies rec’d an applause.
Gary opened the floor for discussion about a fund raiser for the club. Gary suggested selling raffles on a new Ford Pick-up truck. Another yard sale was offered as a suggestion. No decision was made.
No further discussion. Drawing for door prizes.
Motion to dismiss made by Tommie Gooch seconded by Mike Carrier
Closing prayer, Curt Herrington, club’s Chaplain.
respectfully submitted,
Brenda Williams, club secretary