WSMLA Board of Director’s Meeting January 14, 1996
Meeting called to order at 8:37 a.m.
Roll Call: Board Members present included Mike Cash, Mary Stack, Mike Corrigan, Scott Gormley, Dennis Obert, Tony Larvie, Ray Lawrence, Charlie Stickney, Dave Tyrell, Dave Wilson, Bryan Wilczewski, Dave Lahto and Bryan Youngberg. Robin Sinclair was absent.
Minutes: Minutes from the 1996 General Meeting were read and accepted. Board minutes from last year and Friday night were also approved based on hard copies provided.
Treasurer’s Report: 112 dinners, 102 memberships, Need to check over senior citizen memberships. $2043.50 was taken in from the auction. Missing $10 for Camp Life picture. Will check on recipient.
Old Business:
Vacancies on Board: Robin Sinclair’s position was declared vacant since she was absent from all Board Meeting for the year and was unavailable for comment. Tony Larvie made a motion to have Bryan Wilczewski fill the position vacated by Robin Sinclair. This will be a two year board appointment. Motion passed unanimously, with one abstention.
Dave Tyrell wanted to reiterate that there were three shoots named in Honor of past members for the State Shoot: Pistol Aggregate - Reggie Pierce Memorial Shoot, Junior Aggregate - Caleb Pierce Memorial Shoot, Primitive Aggregate - Bunny Harlow Memorial Shoot
Bryan Youngberg said that the Bylaws for the State Shoot will be published in Jan/Feb newsletter.
Clarification of spotting scopes on range at State Shoot. Bryan Wilczewski stated that WSMLA needs to clarify rules. Charlie Stickney said rules should be consistent for each hosted State Shoot. Dave Lahto stated that most clubs don’t use spotting scopes, except for the range officer to check for crossfires. Dave Lahto made a motion to disallow all optics at the State Shoots. Tony Larvie 2nd. Discussion about not allowing spectators to do coaching. Motion carried unanimously.
Question about WY Big Game permit issuance. Dave Tyrell said that we had given up on getting one as there were too many strings attached.
New Business:
Discussion ensued about State Shoots being scheduled for the last of the summer season. Dave Tyrell thought we had decided it would always be the last week of July. Tony Larvie questioned that we would be limiting clubs who can host the shoot by restricting the date. Traveling Trophy shoot can’t be held this year due to early date. Mike Cash stated that me should establish a permanent shoot site as a backup after setting a set state shoot date. Labor Day looked promising from Spirit Mtn proposal. Bryan Youngberg recommended we set a later date for the State Shoot. Mike Corrigan made a motion to set the State Shoot date to be held on Labor Day Weekend. If no club can host the state shoot in a year, state shoot will default to Bighorn Basin Muzzle Loaders’ shoot site. Ray Lawrence 2nd. Amendments: Motion will be presented to State members in newsletter for requested feedback, will not affect this year’s shoot. Dave Tyrell stated that we need to make a decision on the issue and not put it off. General membership can always request that decisions be changed back. It was agreed that the board could dictate guidelines for the State Shoot. Bryan Wilczewski discussed opposing view of the board dictating to clubs and paying the penalty by getting stuck with State Shoot. Motion passed. Tony Larvie and Dave Wilson opposed.
Dave Wilson asked board about donations to the State 4-H Muzzle Loading Shooting Program: Plenty of money available $400 over last year. Tony Larvie made a motion to donate $50 to WY State 4-H association on a one time basis for Muzzle Loading Shooting only. Need a formal request from now on including information about program. It was suggested that the State 4-H have a booth at the WSMLA convention for visibility. Motion was 2nd. Mike Corrigan had further discussion. Motion passed. Bryan Youngberg opposed.
Discussion about permanent post office box costing approximately $40. One board member acts as Postal Director. Problem with single location, board members all over state. Scott Gormley stated that WSMLA needs a permanent address for NRA insurance. Personal home addresses don’t work. Mike Corrigan suggested to get a P.O. Box and suggested we make the convention person responsible. Ray Lawrence said that the critical stuff could be handled with phone calls or Faxes. Mike Corrigan made a motion to have State Association get a P.O. box in Casper and that one person is put in charge of getting mail. Motion amended to 2 people (Bryan Youngberg and Mike Corrigan). More discussion followed. Motion passed with Charlie Stickney opposed.
Board Officer Nominations:
President: Mike Corrigan nominated Mike Cash, Tony Larvie 2nd, Charlie Stickney Closed & Dave Wilson 2nd
VP: Mike Cash nominated Mike Corrigan, Ray Lawrence 2nd, Tony Larvie Closed & Scott Gormley 2nd
Sec: Tony Larvie nominated Dave Wilson, Charlie Stickney 2nd, Mike Corrigan Closed & Charlie Stickney 2nd
Treas: Mike Cash nominated Scott Gormley, Tony Larvie 2nd, Charlie Stickney Closed, Bryan Wilczewski 2nd
10 minute recess at 9:24 a.m. Back to order at 9:34 a.m.
Committee Chairman Volunteers:
Photo Contest: Tony Larvie
Convention: Mike Corrigan and Dennis Obert
Traveling Trophy: Ray Lawrence
Postal Match: Trinidad Herrara
Safety Packets and Videos: Charlie Stickney
Newsletter: Bryan Youngberg
Postal Director(s): Mike Corrigan and Bryan Youngberg
Miscellaneous Business:
Traveling Trophy Shoot off will be at Glenrock. Ray Lawrence will get a list of current Qualifiers to Bryan Y.
Traveling Trophy Shoot off responsibility of Traveling Trophy Coordinator (Ray Lawrence), Host club will provide targets and time slot.
Post office box number will be published in newsletter. Mike Corrigan will contact WY travel Commission with new permanent P.O. address for State Association.
Rick Conwell currently on safety deposit box and checking account. Need to remove Rick and add new board members.
Deer Creek Muzzle Loaders need to request State funding for State Shoot at Memorial Weekend Shoot in Riverton (Next Board Meeting). Must specify reasoning for additional funding. $500 donated last year.
Mary Stack will act as assistant Secretary for Memorial Day Shoot in Dave’s absence.
Motion to adjourn by Dave Lahto, Mike Corrigan 2nd. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:49 am.