WSMLA Board Meeting                                                      January 12, 1997

     Meeting called to order at 8:37 a.m. by President Mike Cash. Board members present included Mike Cash, Mike Corrigan, Dave Wilson, Scott Gormley, Tony Larvie, Charlie Stickney, Dave Lehto, Mary Stack, Bryan Youngberg, Brian Wilczewski, Dennis Obert and Patty Tyrell. Ray Lawrence was absent.

     The reading of the minutes was dispensed with, however Scott Gormley gave an accounting of some of the convention proceeds. The auction took in $1201.00, Trader Tables $350.00, Dues $1275 and Convention $1354.50. Holiday Inn counted a 117 meals served with 126 tickets (24 children) purchased. It was conjectured that the Holiday Inn count was off, since all tables were full and they probably missed collecting a few of the tickets.

OLD BUSINESS

     Board Elections: Scott Gormley was renominated to Treasurer by Tony Larvie and seconded by Brian Wilczewski. Nominations were closed and Scott was railroaded into the Treasurer’s position for another term. Mary Stack renominated Dave Wilson for Secretary with Tony Larvie seconding.

Dave ran unopposed and was elected to serve another term. There was considerable confusion during the Presidential and Vice Presidential nominations, however the end result was that in a close runoff Tony Larvie was elected President for 1997 with Mike Corrigan reelected to the Vice Presidency. Both individuals looked rather surprised, as apparently they had worked out some sort of arrangement earlier where the positions were reversed.

Committee Selections:

     Convention Committee - Mike Corrigan

     Traveling Trophy - Patty Tyrell,

     Photo Committee - Dave Lehto liaison to (Kathy Clymer, Kathy Holler and Chris Bezold), Newsletter - Bryan Youngberg

     Auction - Brian Wilczewski liaison to Travis Bennett

     Video Library and Safety Packets - Charlie Stickney

     Postal Match - Trinidad Herrera

NEW BUSINESS

     Photo Contest. Dave Lehto would like to add prizes with ribbon awards and wanted to set a dollar amount for Photo committee. Scott Gormley suggested $150.00 plus ribbons for the 13 places. Traders Bucks was suggested as they work out well for the winner getting what they want and help support the traders at the convention. Board needs to advertise photo contest better next year and decided to retain the option for auctioning off the winners.

     The question of compensating Marlin Atkins for his auctioneering came up. Marlin has been hesitant to accept any compensation. Mike Cash made a motion that we make Marlin an honorary member for as long as he would like to participate and that he and his family receive invitations for free convention dinners. Charlie Stickney seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

     Dave asked for more input on a letter drafted to the BLM on the regulations changes as he did not feel well enough informed on the issue to prepare the letter properly. It was noted that Two Cups had more information on the topic and decided that Dave Tyrell could probably take care of the issue. Patty said she would talk to Dave about it.

     Board discussed Auction proceeds options. Under consideration were children free, Board pay for entire dinner or continuing the $4.00 off per meal. It was thought the $4.00 off per meal was still the best alternative since it benefited families as well as other members. Discussion on giving five places at State Shoot resulted in a decision to leave it at three. Bryan Youngberg made a motion to give the $200 to the State 4-H Association, Dave Wilson seconded. Motion passed with Brian Wilczewski and Patty Tyrell opposed. Bryan wanted to make sure the State association received the names of the 4-H winners and suggested we send them complimentary newsletters. Dave suggested the 4-H leaders be sent the newsletter and said he would check with the State 4-H Muzzle loading Coordinator about options. Mike Cash mentioned the Primitive Shoots receive very little recognition and the money might be used for prizes for the Bunny Harlow and Caleb and Reggie Pierce Memorial Matches.

     Next year during drawing of Trader’s Bucks at the general meeting, members must be present to win. This will hopefully increase general meeting attendance.

     Convention Entertainment - Board decided not to have any formal entertainment. A mixture of short membership generated acts breaking up the auction was thought to be about the best idea.

     The $2.00 admission fee was discussed briefly and it was decided to leave it alone. Convention schedules need to be more prominently displayed as well as additional copies available.

     Range development proposal was discussed. Nothing decided. Board decided to raise the State Association support of the State Shoot to $500.00, but the host club will still need to submit a formal proposal at the Memorial Weekend shoot in Riverton. Mike Cash brought up discussion on State shoot prizes. It was discussed that there should be more and better prizes with the additional $100 subsidy. Possibly a State Shoot prize committee could be formed to acquire medallions and extra prizes for the aggregates. Board also needs to think about methods of identifying Board members at shoots (i.e armbands or name tags, etc.).

     Mike Corrigan thought the organization should decide the purpose and goals of the organization and that there was possibly some loftier purpose for auction funds. Mike brought up the association sponsoring a college scholarship, but the idea was quickly disabled. Dave Wilson suggested the State assign a publicity officer to draft articles for next year’s convention and solicit photos. Bryan said he would put out a convention photo request in the newsletter. Dave volunteered to work with Mike Corrigan on an article.

The next Board Meeting will be at the Memorial Weekend Shoot in Riverton - Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Dave Wilson made a motion to adjourn, Dennis Obert second. Meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m.