Meeting Minutes

MAY 5, 2008

President Berube called the meeting to order at 7:01PM

Pres. Berube reported that he received a letter from Rob Knapik regarding the purchase of the 15.5 acres. The land transaction has occurred and he was filing the deed.

Secretary’s Report
Chris Britt read the Secretary’s report. Ray DeMore made a motion to accept; Ken Morissette seconded.

Treasurer’s Report
Pres. Berube read the Treasurer’s report for Jerome Jussaume. Ed Pokornicki made a motion to accept; Bob Brooks seconded.

Committee Report
There were no reports from Archery, Audit, BMP, Board of Advisors, Club House, Game, Ground and Maintenance, Land Acquisition, Newsletter, Pond, Rifle, WCL, and Work Hours.

Secretary’s Correspondence
Chris Britt read a letter thanking Ed Pokornicki for the Safety Course and the Club for the use of the grounds from Tom Allen. A donation was included for the Club.

Archery
A Traditional Bow of New England (traditional only) will be held July 19th and 20th. The Safari League Shoot will be July 27th. Kids shoot for free.

Fish
Ken Mercer reported that on May 3rd, Gilbert Trout Hatchery delivered some beautiful trout for our pond. May 1st, Tom’s Bait delivered our second supply of minnows. In hope of creating a year round forage food for the trout we stock. Jr. Members Trout Derby is on May 10th. Sign-up will be at the Trap House from 7:00AM-8:00AM. Derby runs from 8:00AM-10:00AM. Pond opens to general membership at 10:00AM. This was the last stocking until September.

Forestry
Gordon DeJong thanked Dale Brown for helping him clean up around the Club. The wood is pretty much gone.

Pistol
John Ayvazian thanked everyone that showed up for the work party. Due to rain only one shoot was held.

Trap
Dario DePasquale reported that the Trap Range opened in April, but due to the weather only a few people showed up. He would like to open the range once during the week if people would like to use it.

Harry Beane reported that live ammo has been found over by the range. Please be careful not to leave ammo behind.

Rifle
Gordon DeJong reported that Ray Moloney and Mike DeLibero put a chain up across the road. It’s not locked, but if it’s up this means not to enter. The range is in need of 39X39 cardboard for targets.

Ground and Maintenance
Pres. Berube reported that the tractor was fixed.

Kitchen
Ray DeMore reported that they would be serving breakfast for the Jr. Members Fishing Derby on May 10th, starting at 6:00AM. He still needs some help.

Membership
Pres. Berube reported that the Probationary attendance, work hour, and waiting list are posted in the glass cabinet. Probationary members don’t forget to sign in at the meetings to credit for attending. Already 1 probationary member has 20 ½ hours in and another has 19hrs. Great Job!!

Website
David St. Martin reported that the minutes and announcements have been updated on the website to date. If you would like events posted, you can email him at generic@usa.com.

New Business
Dick Baker asked the Club for permission to investigate on having gravel removed over by the hill to make a field. Possibly the Club could sell the gravel and make some money back, which would go directly back to the Club. You could possibly have the Rifle Range move over there or have another pheasant field. Bob Brooks made a motion to allow Dick Baker to go ahead and investigate further. Ken Morissette seconded. Unanimous.

Pres. Berube announced that the Land Acquisition Committee is active. The Committee consists of Harry Romasco, Rob Knapik, Dick Baker, Harry Beane, and himself.

Steve Wagner asked the Club permission to utilize the Club grounds and Club House for his Cub Scouts group for June 6th, 7th, and 8th. Dick Baker made a motion to make an exception to allow the Cub Scouts to fish for a 2-hour period for their derby. Ed Pokornicki seconded. Six opposed. The nays have it.

Bob Brooks made a motion; Roy Underwood seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting at 7:56PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Chris Britt, Secretary