Mercer County Pheasents Forever Minutes
2/12/07
Attendance: 11 members & at Gary Steinbrunner's shop aka "Possum Lodge".
Minutes: (Brian Miller) Distributed via email and handouts. Brian Jutte made motion to approve as amended, Pat Schmitt second - motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: (Mort Pugh) Current balance - $26,408.84 with another $8,000 to be deposited once credit cards clear. Jonas Foote made motion to approve treasurer's report and to pay all bills, second by Brian Jutte - motion passed.
Habitat (Gary Steinbrunner): Matt Heckler, Mercer SWCD Technician gave a presentation on the different wetland programs available & the associated cost shares. Matt also advised that 4 years ago he never worked on any wetland projects and today he spends approximately 75% of his time on them. He distributed the Mercer SWCD newsletter and advised it is available to anyone who wishes to receive it. If you currently do not receive and wish to just contact the SWCD office. Gary reviewed the habitat report (see attachment).
There will be a CP33 establishment presentation on February 26th. March 17th will be seed pickup day at Gary's shop. Chapter members will need to be there to help. Gary advised that he will bill the chapter if he or Rick has to move the drill during business hours at $0.40 a mile and $25 an hour. Brian Miller advised that a list needs to be developed of contacts to move drill. Brian Jutte made motion that no one gets paid to move the drill, second by Doug Collins - motion passed.
Youth Programs: (Jonas Foote) Jonas advised that the grant applications to the Friends of the NRA were approved for the full amounts of $2,000. He advised that we all need to start soliciting properties for this years Youth Dove Hunt. We also will need to start preparation for the Ringneck Day this spring. Jonas has received the Ringneck manual on CD.
Nominations: (Ryan Garrison) Ryan presented the following nominations: President - Bill Knapke, Vice President - Mark Lefeld, Secretary - Brian Miller, Treasurer - Pat Schmitt, Youth Chairmen (team) - Jonas Foote & Rick Klenke, Habitat - Gary Steinbrunner or Doug Collins. Brian Miller made motion that nominations be closed, second by Gary - motion passed. Vote to be held at next months meeting.
Banquet (Bill): Mort Pugh made a motion to purchase Mary Evers a $30 gift certificate to Bob Evans, second by Jonas - motion passed. Banquet net income $21,398.90. Ideas for 2008 banquet: Upgrade P.A. so it can be heard in the back of the hall and to possibly give corporate sponsors a business card sized ad in program.
New Business: Budget committee set - Jonas, Mort, Pat, Gary, Bill and Brian. Committee is to meet before next months meeting and bring proposed budget to meeting. Bill Knapke is paying for Clay Chapman's PF membership so that the chapter does not open itself up to complimentary memberships. Gary made a motion to donate Mercer County Toms a corporate print, second by Mort, motion passed. Darke County PF Banquet is February 24th.
Action Plan: Ask Sean Finke to attend CP33 establishment presentation to talk about DNR drill availability. Bill to check if Chapter's drill is covered by insurance if in a wreck.
Next Meeting: March 12th at Mike Acheson's Shop at 7:00pm
Motion to Adjourn: Made by Brian Jutte seconded by Ryan Garrison, motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted: Brian Miller
