MINUTES: DEERTRACK BOWHUNTERS GENERAL MEETING PETER WHITE PUBLIC LIBRARY March 28, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting was called to order by Tim Glover President, at 7:05 p.m.

TREASURERS REPORT: Balance in Checking Account 03/25/05 $2987.53

Receipts 03/25/05 to present $ 5508.00

Expenditures 03/25/05 to present $ 4955.77

Balance in checking Account 05/05/05 $ 3539.76

Motion to approve Treasurers Report by Mark H., Second by Ken D., passed unanimously.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion to approve minutes by John D., second by Ken D., Passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS: Treasurer John D., did a short presentation on the history of Deertrack Bowhunters Range and reported that 2006 current membership levels are 24 active with 4 being family memberships.

*Presidents Report: President Tim Glover did a presentation of 2005 in review. There was considerable progress made at the range i.e. a massive clean up with 5 huge trailers full sent to the landfill, 15 new 3D targets, new bow hangers, 2 bridges rebuilt, membership doubled from 2004, STS Consultants will be GPS mapping the range, Adopt-a-target and donations exceeded expectations. For 2006 there will be 2 more bridges rebuilt, a sponsor recognition plaque, rule postings on bulletin board, revitalized league night, NFAA re-sanctioning of range for a possible tournament in 2007, a possible IBEP training session, revamping of the broadhead pits, and an increase in membership. A major milestone happened as there were 32 current and prospective members at this meeting. The renewed Deertrack Club is on the right course!

*Membership Committee: Chairman Bart reports that TV-6 is still interested in doing a story on the club and noted that the Mining Journal's Outdoor Editor Dave Schneider had a great column regarding the club in the March 26 Outdoors section. The 2006 Committee will consist of Bart, Mark Fleury, Vern Hansen, Jay Roy, and Brandon Bastar.

Any members wishing to assist with the membership effort should contact Bart at 420 N. Third St. or call 361-2200.

*Range Committee:Adopt a target was discussed, and a report was handed out by Chairman Louie outlining the progress made in 2005 as mentioned in Presidents Report. A special broadhead pit committee of John Driver, Ken Davenport, Steve Paquet, and Mike Magel was formed to spearhead the Pit renewal project. A workbee is scheduled for May 6, 2006 and all members are reminded to bring rakes, shovels, spare treated lumber, gloves, AND A NEW MEMBER, etc. The club will supply snacks and Beverages. Mike Koskey will check with the UPFAA and NFAA regarding Range Standards so we are in compliance with requirements for registered Shoots.

*Secretary's Report: Mark H. reported that a thorough search of past Deer track membership records came up with a total mailing of 189 possible names. Obviously the $138 spent on the mailing was worth it based on the record attendance at this meeting, the email reminders from President Tim also deserve a lot of credit. A website is necessary to propel Deertrack's continued success and a committee of Erik Booth, Mark Hirvonen, Greg Hanson, and Sue Payant will research this and other communication needs for the future.

Mark also commented that there are no records prior to 1989, as well as Deertrack By-laws or any other corporate documents in the files on hand. If any members have any information on who, or where the club can find these vital and historical archives please contact Mark at 249-1578 or hirv5@aol.com as soon as possible.

NEW BUSINESS: The next meeting will be scheduled at the Work Bee on May 6TH at 9am at the Outdoor Range on Vandenboom Road.

Election of Officers: A unanimous ballot was cast for the 2006 Board and approved as follows.

President: Tim Glover (tglover@geecomm.com) Vice President: Mike Koskey (twink6ten@aol.com) Treasurer: John Driver (jmdriver@aol.com) Secretary: Mark Hirvonen (hirv5@aol.com) Range Director: Louie Krolikowski (camp881@aol.com) Membership Director: Bart Carroll (Jbartoncarroll@yahoo.com) Communications Director: Sue Payant (suemqt@aol.com)

Secretary Mark H. presented a proposal to establish a permanent address for Deertrack using a P.O. Box for all correspondence. Motion made by Louie K., seconded by Jim D., to spend the yearly sum of $84 to procure a P.O. Box. Motion passed unanimously and the new address for club is:

Deertrack Bowhunters Inc. P.O. Box 657 Marquette, MI 49855

Please send all membership renewals, comments, or suggestions to the above.

Member Steve Sanderson pledged a $200 donation for a target this year, thank you Steve!

Member Greg Hanson will research the IBEP training and try to implement it this year if possible

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Louie K., Second by Erik B., at 8:03 p.m. Carried Unanimously.

Mark D. Hirvonen, Secretary Deertrack Bowhunters, Inc.