Meeting Minutes

MARCH 2, 2009 (REVISED)

President Berube called the meeting to order at 7:02PM

The Club Members voted for this years officers.

Secretary’s Report
Chris Britt read the Secretary’s report. Jerome Jussaume made an amendment to the minutes under Game, it should also read to thank Jerry McClure for his help too. An amendment also under Kitchen was made to thank Gordon DeJong for all his help also. Dick Baker made a motion to accept; Paul Soares seconded.

Treasurer’s Report
Jerome Jussaume read the Treasurer’s report. Dick Baker made a motion to accept; Paul Soares seconded.

Committee Report
There were no reports from Archery, Audit, BMP, Ground and Maintenance, Kitchen, Land Acquisition, Pistol, Pond, Rifle, Trap, WCL, Work Hours, and Website.

Board of Advisors
Lenny Audette reported that a Board of Advisors meeting was held on February 8th at 1:05PM. The meeting involved much discussion regarding the new bylaw amendment proposed at the last Club Meeting by Jerome Jussaume. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the amendment to the bylaws. The meeting was adjourned at 1:50PM.

Fish
Pres. Berube reported that a fish stocking will be held on April 4th and the pond will re-open on April 11th. Another stocking will be May 2nd and the pond will re-open on May 9th. The Children’s Fishing Derby will be held on May 9th, from 8-11.

Forestry
Gordon DeJong reported that there’s about 35-40 cords of wood that can be cut down. Gordon must receive the $100.00 a cord up front before you can start cutting. Checks can be made out to the Uxbridge Rod and Gun Club.

Membership
Mike Perks reported that the membership renewal for 2009 has come to a close. He would like to thank the following members for their help: Jon Quinn, Alison Burnham, Wade Leveille, Lynn Kuefler, Joe Leonardo, and Gary Berube. A great thanks goes to Ed Pokornicki, Denise Perks, and Dianne Perks. There are 47 openings for new members. He will be contacting the prospective members shortly. The new members meeting will be on March 21, 2009, at 1:00PM at the Clubhouse.

Newsletter
Mike Perks reported that change of addresses can be done by contacting Goal directly. The information is found on page 2 of the paper. He will take care of the current change of address info that he has found. However, from this day forward it will be your responsibility to notify Goal of any changes to your subscription.

Old Business
Dick Baker reported on the town meeting that was held February 17th, regarding hunting at the Pout Pond area. You are still able to hunt at Pout Pond and thanks to everyone that showed up to support this.

Jerome Jussaume made a motion to amend ByLaw 8 Section A:
General Operating Fund, Allocation, the sentence “100% of the Auxiliary annual membership dues will be distributed to this account, unless otherwise designated to any other fund by the associated Adult Member.” And

Delete under C. Fish and Game Fund, Allocation, Fish, the sentence “100% of Auxiliary and Junior membership dues shall be allocated to the Fish committee fund.” And

Add a new section “D. Junior Activity Fund, Purpose: The Junior Activity Fund will be used to fund specific activities for Junior Members. Allocation: “100% of Junior annual membership dues shall be allocated to the Junior Activity Fund.”

The Club Members voted on this, 24 for it and 9 opposed. This amendment was passed.

Nominations of Officers for 2009:
Chris Britt cast one vote for:
President: Gary Berube
Vice President: Paul Soares
Treasurer: Jerome Jussaume
Secretary: Chris Britt
The Club Members voted for the new 8 Board of Advisors:
Board of Advisors:
Lenny Audette
Tom Binkiewicz
Bill Wurzburg
Gordon DeJong
Bob Heywood
Jerry McClure
Ken Morrissette
Mike Dilibero

Ken Mercer reported that the motion that he had made in January that the Fish Chairman must give 30 days notice prior to Club stocking was voted unanimous.

New Business
Mike Perks would like to increase the membership to 350 and eventually increase to 400. This motion will be tabled.

Mike Perks reported that a work party will be held April 18th at 9:00AM. Any chairpeople that have work to be done, please let him know.

Roger Bibeault asked if anyone was interested in putting on a Field Day this year. Roger will be chairing this and anyone that would like to help or has ideas please let him know.

Chris Britt reported that a Ham and Bean Supper will be held May 2nd. The tickets are on sale for $8.00 a person. This supper is to help sponsor the Children’s Christmas Party. If anyone would like to help, please contact her or Pres. Berube. We are also asking if anyone would like to donate raffle items, they would be greatly appreciated. If anyone would like to bake for dessert for the supper, please contact Chris.

Jack Briggs made a motion and Paul Soares seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:40PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Chris Britt, Secretary