DEERTRACK BOWHUNTERS ANNUAL MEETING

Holiday Inn

April 15, 2009

Meeting was called to order at 6:59 p.m.

Approximately 45 members were present

MINUTES:

Randall Wellings made a motion to dispense with the reading of the March 4, 2009 Board Meeting minutes, second by Louie Krolikowski.  Motion carried unanimously.

TREASURES REPORT:

See attached.  There is a current balance of $4,910.09 in the bank, plus a balance of $803.00 in the pay pal account. Ken Davenport made a motion to approve the report, second by Mike Koskey.  Motion carried unanimously.

John Driver reported that we had 122 members for 2008.

PRESIDENTS REPORT:

Mark Hirvonen reviewed the club activities over the past year and plans for the future.

- Grant money at the YMCA has made the archery experience available to local youth.

- Club activities have been promoted and supported at Straightline Archery.

- The NMU Wildcat Archery club has been developed as a Deertrack affiliate and is growing.

- We had a table at the Recreation Show and were visable.

- Superiorland Traditional Bowhunters had their Rendezvous at the range.

- The first UPFAA indoor tournament was hosted at Straightline Archery.

- New 3D targets were purchased and the range looks great.

- 3 UPFAA shoots are scheduled for this summer.

- Travis DePrey is doing a great job with the Web Site.

- The new Cross Bow law presents potential issues for the club.  Policies will have to be made by the new board.

Mark asked for nominations from the floor for Life Members.  None were heard.

NEW BUSINESS:

There has not been a dues increase since the early 1980s.  The board suggested that, as of June 1, 2009, we increase the dues to:

$30 Individual

$50 Family

$15 Student

John Driver supported the board’s motion, second by Mike Koskey. Motion carried unanimously.

The following slate of Board Members was presented to the membership for next year:

Jay Roy – President

Mike Koskey – Vice President

Eric Booth – Treasurer

Frank Bailey – Secretary

Louie Krolikowski – Range Captain

John Driver

Steve Turay

Randall Wellings

Tim Glover

Mark Hirvonen - Past President

A vote was called to accept the above slate as the new Board of Directors and it passed unanimously.

Travis DePrey will continue to serve as Web Master.

Work Bee

            May 2, 2009 @ 9:00

UPFAA Outdoor Shoot Schedule

            June 20-21, 2009

            June 27-28, 2009

            August 22-23,2009

Traditional Rendezvous

            August 15-16, 2009

Randall Wellings reported that he would like to see an informal ‘Club Day’ start at the range.

MEMEBERSHIP COMMENTS:

 The Cross Bow issue was brought up again.  There was concern over speed of the arrows and safety of the members.  Also, there was concern that the targets would be destroyed.

They are not presently allowed at the range.  It was suggest that the Negaunee Rod and Gun Club might be a better venue for this type of bow.

More discussion at the Board level is needed on this issue.

- Adjournment at 7:35 p.m.

            Louie Krolikowski made a motion to adjourn, second by Travis Deprey.  Motion passed unanimously.

Susan Payant, Secretary

Deertrack Bowhunters, Inc.