DEERTRACK BOWHUNTERS

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

PETER WHITE LIBRARY

July 8, 2008

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Hirvonen, Sue Payant, John Driver, Mike Koskey, Jay Roy and Tim Glover.

ABSENT: Louie Krolikowski, Kermit Parsons, Steve Sanderson and Travis DePrey

MINUTES: The minutes of the April 22, 2008 Board Meeting were reviewed.  Mike motioned to approve the minutes, second by John.  Motion carried unanimously.

TREASURERS REPORT:

See attached.  Mark motioned to approve the report, second by Tim.  Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS:

- Range Captain’s Report:

            Louie will be out of town most of the summer.  Repairs are on hold.  John reported that Enright improved the road with gravel and some leveling for $1500.  More gravel will be needed in the future.

- 3D Report:

            Tim and Jay have looked into several manufacturers and found McKenzie to be willing to give us the ‘best bang for our buck’.  If we meet their $2,500 minimum they will give the club a discount and give us free shipping.  Sue made a motion to increase the 3D budget up to $3000 which was seconded by Mike.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Tim will place the order soon and we will have several new targets including a large new Elk and a Bison.

- IBEP Training

            The June International Bowhunter Education Program training class was canceled and will be rescheduled.

NEW BUSINESS:

- NMU Liason

            Kermit Parsons’ Board position is open.  Tim made a motion to have Randall Wellings fill this position, second by John.  Motion carried unanimously. Randall will be a great addition to the board.

- Up coming events

            1. July 15 & 17 The club will be open to those who want to learn more about the club and archery.  Mike offered to take people around in the evening if there is any interest.

            2. Traditional Bowhunters Rendesvous – July 18 & 19.  They offered to cut the grass for their event.

            3. Information booth at the County Fair. There is interest, but no one has time to do it.

- Promotion

            There is a need to advertise and figure out some effective ways to increase our membership.

            Having a booth and demonstration at the Rec Show was suggested.  We could team up with Straightline and Northern Mist for a larger presence.

            Tim challenged each Board Member to bring in 5 new members.

- Adjournment  8:15 p.m.

            Mike made a motion to adjourn, second by John.  Motion passed unanimously.

Susan Payant, Secretary

Deertrack Bowhunters, Inc.