Meeting Minutes

JANUARY 7, 2008

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

Pres. Berube reported that Don Beaulieu was in Beaumont and not doing well.

Secretary’s Report

Chris Britt read the Secretary’s report. Bill Wurzburg made a motion to accept; Bob Brooks seconded.

Treasurer’s Report

Jerome Jussaume read the Treasurer’s report.  Roy Underwood made a motion to accept; Gordon DeJong seconded.                                                                                

Committee Report

There were no reports from Audit, BMP, Board of Advisors, Club House, Ground and Maintenance, Land Acquisition, Pistol, Pond, Trap, WCL, Web, and Work Hours.

Archery

Steve Lemoine reported that the Traditional Bow of New England (traditional only) would be held July 19th and 20th.  The Safari League Shoot will be July 27th.  Kids shoot for free.

Fish

Ken Mercer reported that the importation and stocking permits have been sent into DEM for calendar year 2008.  On January 5th, we tested the ice and found 10” of safe ice.  There is 6 feet of water under the ice.  Thanks to Ray DeMore for the use of his ice auger.  I determined that there was enough water to support a stocking of trout.  Gilbert Trout Hatchery will be making a stocking on January 16th at 10:00AM (Wednesday).  The pond will be closed and will re-open on January 19th (Saturday) at 7:00AM.  Ladders have been placed out, one at the beach and the other near the oak tree by the Trap House.  Fisherman, please use common sense when trusting the safety of ice.  There will be a Fish Committee meeting this month to schedule this year stockings.  We hope to have all the dates for you when membership renewal is here.  Reminder:  Membership button must be displayed while fishing.

Forestry

Gordon DeJong reported that they sold about 59 cords of wood so far.

Game

Jerome Jussaume reported that the stocking program had an extended season.  It will finish up this weekend.  No Button Hunt Program will be held.  The grounds are available for private hunts until March.  You just need to supply your own birds.  Please contact Dick Baker or Jerome if you would like to set one up.  A game supper will be held the 3rd Saturday in January.  Tickets are $XX.XX and will be available from the Pheasant Committee.

Rifle

Ray Moloney reported that the backstops are out now.

Kitchen

Ray DeMore wants to thank everyone that helped him out in the kitchen and the people that showed up to eat during the pheasant hunting.

Membership

Pres. Berube reported that the probationary members’ work hours and meetings have been updated and posted in the cabinet.  It looks like 7 out of 39 probationary members will not be making it.  Out of that 2 need 1 more meeting.

Newsletter

Pres. Berube reported that a few newspapers have been returned again.  They are different from the last month.  Addresses have again been updated.  If you’re not getting yours, check with your Post Office to ensure that your address is correct and that they’re not returning them for something as simple as a wrong street spelling or something else.  Some of the postmasters are picky.

Old Business

Pres. Berube reported on the low temp alarms.  He was quoted a price of $XX.XX for the service call and $XX.XXa unit, for a total cost ~$XXX.XX to set it up.

Ray Demore reported that the gas stoves need to be serviced.

New Business

NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS  

President: Bob Brooks nominated Gary Berube; Jerome Jussaume seconded.

Vice President: Gordon DeJong nominated Paul Soares; Bob Brooks seconded. Ray Moloney, Jr. nominated Tom Huber; Ken Morrissette seconded.

Treasurer: Gordon DeJong nominated Jerome Jussaume; Bill Wurzburg seconded.

Secretary: Bob Brooks nominated Chris Britt; Jerome Jussaume seconded.

Board of Advisors: Bill Wurzburg nominated Lenny Audette; Paul Soares seconded. Harry Beane nominated Ken Mercer; Ray DeMore seconded. Gordon DeJong nominated Bill Wurzburg; Jerome Jussaume seconded. Roy Underwood nominated Bob Heywood; Bob Brooks seconded. Ken Mercer nominated Don Beaulieu; Bill Wurzburg seconded. Jerome Jussaume nominated Gordon DeJong; Bob Brooks seconded. Bill Wurzburg nominated Ken Morrissette; Gordon DeJong seconded. Harry Beane nominated Tom Binkiewicz; Bob Brooks seconded. Jerome Jussaume nominated Jerry McClure; Bill Wurzburg seconded. Jerome Jussaume nominated Kevin Flagg; Bob Brooks seconded.

Mike Bleylth suggested that the Club have a Sportsman yard sale this spring.  Jerome Jussaume made a motion to refer this to the Board of Advisors to advise on this.  Ray DeMore seconded.  Unanimous.

Bob Brooks made a motion to appropriate a $XXX.XX to put the low temp in; Bill Wurzburg seconded.

Ray DeMore thanked everyone that helped with the Christmas party.

Bill Wurzburg made a motion; Joe Vecchione seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting at 7:50PM.

****FEBRUARY IS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME****

The schedule is as follows:

  • February 3rd:    1-5PM
  • February 10th:  1-5PM
  • February 17th:  1-5PM
  • February 24th:  1-5PM

Respectfully submitted,
Chris Britt, Secretary