Meeting Minutes

JUNE 6, 2011

Pres. Berube called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.

Bob Brooks lead the Club in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary's Report
Jamie read the Secretary's report for Chris Britt. Bob Brooks made a motion to accept; Ken Morrissette seconded.

Treasurer’s Report
Jerome Jussaume read the Treasurer's report. Gordon DeJong made a motion to accept; Dario DePasquale seconded.

Correspondence
Pres. Berube read the correspondence from Viola Brammel from West Hill Dam regarding the Children's Fishing Derby.

Committee Report
There were no reports from Audit, BMP, Board of Advisors, Club House, History, Kitchen, Pistol, WCL, Websiite, and Work Hours.

Officer's Report
Pres. Berube reported that a new coke machine was installed a couple of weeks ago and again he would like to thank Mike Keup for the help in providing him with the contacts to make this happen. This past Saturday, June 4th we had our building for the recall pen and storage delivered and set in place. Many thanks goes out to Tony Brookhouse and his crew from Koopmans, not only did he save us quite a bit of money in rigging and transportation of a building that size, by donating the equipment and the crew to undertake such a huge task, he also demonstrated the kind of commitment he has as a member of our Club to complete tasks like this for the good of all of us and the future generations of our Club Members. Thank you Tony!!! He would also like to thank Gordon DeJong and Mike DiLibero for helping him land the building and Dick Baker for all his help he has given him and working with him from day one on this project. If he has missed anyone else he does apologize, but in closing he would also like to extend his heartfelt thanks to his stepson Craig and his wife Tina Giguere for the donation of the building to the Club. That in itself was an incredible boost to our project. Thanks Craig and Tina.

Archery
Mike DiLibero reported for Jack Briggs. He reported that they had cleared the range, but there’s still more to do. He would like to start a league 1 or 2 nights a week and a have a dinner at the end of the season.

Fish
Pres. Berube reported that the pond was stocked on Saturday, April 30th and reopened on Saturday, May 7th at 8:00AM with the “Children’s Fishing Derby,” which ran from 8:00AM until 10:30AM, with prizes and trophies awarded in the 3 age categories after the derby. A grab was provided for all the Jr. Members as they signed up for the derby. This year we had 56 Jr. Members attend. We changed the age brackets around to make the groups a bit more evenly disbursed by age especially in the older age group as it seems to thin out as they get older. The age groups were 4-7, 8-12, and 13-18 rather than 4-8, 9-14, and 15-18. This seemed to work out much better for all the participants!! The winners of the Derby are as follows: 1st Fish caught-John Lesach; Smallest Trout caught-Hattie Tauson; 4-7 year olds: 1st place-Mathew Alves; 2nd place-Owen Horbath; and 3rd place-Aden Horbath; 8-12 year olds: 1st place-Erin Kossuth; 2nd place-Evan Lancaster; and 3rd place-Mario Leonardo; and 13-18 year olds: 1st place-John Kossuth; 2nd place-Robert Lancaster; and 3rd place-Sabrina Eisner.

He would like to extend his thanks for the help in making this derby a fantastic event that it is for our children. Thanks to my co-chair in the fish program Durk Lawson, Brett Graham, Paul Soares, Bob Miller, Hoss Wiersma, Gerald Leclair, Pat Connors, Ken Moore who showed up to help with the derby but somehow got kidnapped by Willie into the kitchen, and as always a big thanks to Karen Briggs who is without a doubt a big part of our Club in her continuing support especially of our fishing program over the years. He thanked Willie, Ron, and their crew in the great job they did in cooking us a fantastic breakfast and opening up early so we could take advantage of it. Thanks guys, as usual you out did yourselves!!!

Forestry
Gordon DeJong reported that the 2 fields across the lake are done. He thanked Jeff and Jason Guilfoil, Brett Graham, and Mike Corelessa for all their work they did.

Land and Pond
Pres. Berube gave an updated report.

Game
Brian Stevens, Jr. reported that the porketta would be held on August 6th. Tickets are available. They held a work party on June 4th; they set the building and took the old net off. Thanks to Paul, Scott, Lenny, Ray, and Gary. Black Powder tickets are still available; see committee members.

Trap
Dario DePasquale reported that shoots started on Thursday nights at 6:00PM. Shoots are also still on Sunday’s at 10:00am.

Grounds and Maintenance
Ken Marcotte reported that the grass was cut a few times. It will need to be done again. He will need people to help. Please give him a call. Gordon DeJong reported that gate across the road needs to be attended to (cut back 30-40 feet).

Membership
Pres. Berube reported that the updated probationary attendance/work hour/waiting lists are posted in the glass cabinet. If your hours don’t match what has been posted, remember to keep your slips and check with the chairperson who signed it for you to make sure they reported your time to get your credit for all hours worked.

Rifle
Ray Moloney, Jr. reported that they got wood together and made 6 backstops. Mike DiLibero reported that the Enfield Shoot is this Saturday, at 10:00am. Get there by 9:30 to register. Willie is doing lunch.

Newsletter
Pres. Berube reported that he has had a few returns on the Goal paper, so if you haven’t received it have patience as he has sent a new and completely updated/revised membership list to the Editor of the “The Outdoor Message.” That being said, if you are already a member of Goal let him know, so he can contact them and avoid duplication of papers being sent to you.

Old Business
None.

New Business
Bob Brooks made a motion to appropriate up to $50.00 to purchase fishing poles and tackle boxes for the West Hill Fishing Derby; Jerome Jussaume seconded. Unanimous.

Ken Marcotte reported that they’re in need of a new weed whacker. Rick Sullivan found a new one with a large line for grass behind the pond. Ken Marcotte made a motion to appropriate $395.92 for a new weed whacker; Bob Brooks seconded. Unanimous.

Dario DePasquale made a motion to adjourn at 7:46pm; Bob Brooks seconded.

Respectfully submitted,
Chris Britt, Secretary