DeerTrack Bowhunters Minutes March 28th 2006

DEERTRACK BOWHUNTERS, INC.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

HOLIDAY INN MARQUETTE

December 13, 2007

Meeting was called to order by Mark Hirvonen, Vice President, at 7:07p.m.

Fourteen members were in attendance.

The minutes of the last annual meeting (4/17/07) were passed around. They have also been posted on the website. Motion to approve the minutes by Tom Carraher, second by Eric Booth. Motion carried unanimously.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Sue Payant now has members’ names and addresses on a format that can be printed on labels. This is a big time saver when preparing mailings.

Christmas cards have been sent to Life Members, Dick Parker and Tom DeRocher. A gift has also been purchases for Karol Peterson

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The Treasurers report was given by Mark Hirvonen in John Drivers absence (a copy is attached to the minutes in the secretary’s file). There is about $7000 in the account.

RANGE DIRECTOR:

Louie Krolikowski reported that we have a new bridge in and some new bow holders constructed. Next year another bridge will go in. We also have approval of the land owners to upgrade the clubhouse. The road will also undergo some improvement.

FIELD ARCHERY REPORT:

Mike Koskey stated that the first UPFAA Tournament in 10 years was held at Deertrack last June and it was a huge success. The next Tournament is scheduled for May 31 and June 1, 2008. We may need to bring shovels.

There was some discussion on the need to eventually separate the 3D range from the target range for safety reasons.

LIFE MEMBER:

A person who has made a major contribution, over the years, for the good of our club can be voted as a Life Member. They then enjoy a life time membership without paying dues. Mike Koskey nominated Mark Petry as a Life Member and Steve Sanderson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

BY LAWS AND CONSTITUTION CHANGES:

Article III – Membership

1. Change to read: The annual membership period will be from June 1 to May 31, and fiscal year will be from January 1 to December 31.

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Article IV – Organizational Structure

1. Change to read: The DBH shall hold an annual election of Officers at the annual meeting, all current members are eligible for election. To maintain an elected office the officer shall also be a current paid up member for the entire term of office served.

8. Add: The immediate past President of DBH will be the 10^th member (non-voting) of the DBH board of Directors and shall serve a one year term.

Motion to make the above By Law and Constitution changes by Louie Krolikowski and second by Mike Magel. Motion passed unanimously.

ELECTON OF NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Proposed Slate

President: Mark Hirvonen

Vice President: John Driver

Range Captain: Louie Krolikowske

Secretary: Sue Payant

Treasurer: (Vacant)

Directors:

Membership Chair – Jay Roy

Field Range Chair – Kermit Parsons

3D Chair – Steve Sanderson

UPFAA Chair – Mike Koskey

Past President – Tim Glover

Motion to accept the above slate as the new Board of Directors by Mike Magel and second by Tom Carraher. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

Travis maintains our website. He urged members to send in photos and stories about their archery experiences. The site looks great. Thanks Travis.

Randall from Straightline, discussed the archery program he is teaching at Northern Michigan University. He has a beginner’s class this semester and will teach both beginners and intermediate next semester. Kermit Parsons, one of his students, has formed the Wildcat Archers club with Randall as faculty advisor. Kermit is our new Field Range Chair and he intends to promote Deertrack with the students. We are looking forward to this developing relationship with the NMU students. Randall also suggested that he could run a course for our interested members to become certified coaches.

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ADJOURN:

Mike Magel/Travis moved and second a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.