General Membership Meeting                                                                        January 10, 1998

President Tony Larvie called the Meeting to order at 1:25 p.m.

Minutes from the January 9, 1998 Board Meeting were summarized by Secretary Dave Wilson. Motion made to accept the minutes as read, seconded and approved by the membership. Complete minutes from the convention meetings are to be posted in the February newsletter.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Scott Gormley presented the WSMLA Treasury report. Mike Corrigan made a motion to accept the report, Dave Lehto seconded. Motion passed.

EXPENSES                                                                 INCOME

              1997 Convention                                                          1997 Dues           $2295.00

                            Coffee                  $ 210.00                            Auction                1201.00

                            Punch                   60.00                            Traveling Trophy 247.00 

                            Dinner                  1417.97                            Trade tables          409.50

                            Beer                      132.25                            1997 Banquet       792.52

                            Friday meeting     28.75                            Newsletter Ads     42.50

                            Sunday meeting    70.15

                            Comp Room         44.94             TOTAL INCOME           $4897.52

                                                         $1964.06

              Newsletter                          $1168.51             CDs       $ 571.59@5.40%             matures 07/23/98

              Office                                                                            $2,713.59@5.40%             matures 12/19/98

                            License                $ 10.00                            $1,156.59@4.79%             matures 01/01/99

                            Printer                  25.00                            $1,775.92@5.50%             matures 01/27/99

                            Supply                  19.57                            $1,000.00@4.65%             every 90 days

                            CD Box                15.00 

                            Stamps                  32.00             CD VALUE TOTAL                     $7217.87

                            PO Box                 42.00 

                            1998 Programs     12.36

                                                         $ 155.93

              Postal Awards                    $ 135.67

              TOTAL EXPENSES       $3,424.17

The following winning numbers were drawn for $10 Trader Buck Door Prizes:

              1538, 1572, 1500, 1559, 1568, 1486, 1533, 1565, 1556, 1499

              1551, 1483, 1496, 1521, 1488, 1484, 1583, 1553, 1485, 1504

              1582, 1491, 1494, 1561, 1554, 1574, 1526, 1567, 1546, 1540

Committee Reports:

   Photo Contest - no report from Dave Lehto on the photo contest, winners to be announced at banquet.

   Video library - Charlie Stickney announced he would like to buy some new tapes.

   Traveling trophy awards presented by Patty Tyrell

          Qualifiers:  Men - Ray Lawerence, Bryan Youngberg, Mike Penz, Dick Hennebry, Vince Lukowiak, Dan Cook, Dave Tyrell, Scott Gormley, Mike Czarnecki, Dave Lukowiak, Gary Milhouse

                            Women - Jan Gormley, Patty Tyrell, Bev Lukowiak, Jody Cook, JoAnn Stckney,

                            Judy Lawerence, Alice Czarnecki, Barb Foster, and Cindy Drew

                            Junior - Mark Brewster, Mike Duke, Rhett Stickney, and Derik Hepner

                            Sub-Junior - Nate Nix and Chase Nix

          Traveling Trophy Winners:     Men - Bryan Youngberg 54X

                                                        Women - Judy Lawerence 51

                                                        Junior - Rhett Stickney 36

                                                         Sub-Junior - Nate Nix 41

Postal Match - Trindad Herrara

              Trinidad commented that the postal match needed more participation statewide (i.e. Gillette,

Laramie) and that clubs need to encourage and support young shooters as they are the membership

of tomorrow. Trinidad apologized for some problems with trophies.

Men’s Club Team Awards: 1^st Place - Bullshooters, Sheridan 1197 9X

                                           2^nd Place - Big Horn Basin Muzzleloaders, Tensleep 1187 12X

                                           3^rd Place - Platte Valley Muzzleloaders, Casper 1184 5X

Women’s Team Awards:  1^st Place - Seedskdee, Green River 1024

                                           2^nd Place - Big Horn Basin Muzzleloaders, Tensleep 939

                                           3^rd Place - Deer Creek Muzzleloaders, Casper 67

Top Guns: Men’s - Roger Roebling 49 3X, Women’s - Jody Cook and Jan Gormley, 45

                  Junior - Rhett Stickney 40, Sub-Junior - Nate Nix 40

Top Aggregate: Men’s - Ed Green 391 2X, Women’s - JoAnn Stickney, 348

                  Junior - Rhett Stickney 270, Sub-Junior - Nate Nix 101

     Walt Faye said Sheridan would try to display their trophy in the Sportsman Association club house.

Shoulder Patch Qualifiers:

           Marksman: Jim Hanchett, Judd Stickney, 3 others, Mary McKenzie, Clint Faye, George Smith,

           Sharpshooter: Marty Johnson, Kelly Smith, Tim Elston, Kerry McKenzie, Jody Cook, Rhett Stickney

           Expert: Tim Sinn and Kelly Smith

Newsletter Committee: Bryan Youngberg had nothing to report.

Nominations for Board of Directors:

                            Brian Wilczewski by Mike Corrigan, Dave Lehto 2nd

                            Mike Cash by Brian Wilczewski, Dave Tyrell 2nd

                            Tony Larvie, by Mike Cash, Brian Wilczewski 2nd

                            Dan Cook, by Charlie Stickney, Phil Niessan 2nd

                            Joe Hubanka, by BJ Larvie, Phil Niessan 2nd

                            BJ Larvie, Jim James, unknown 2nd - BJ declined nomination

              It was moved and seconded to close nominations.

              Results of the election were that Tony Larvie, Mike Cash, Dan Cook, and Bryan Wilczewski

              were elected to the Board of Directors for terms beginning 1/98 until 1/01.

New Business

  Convention Location Proposals Bryan Wilczewski and Mike Corrigan to present options to membership.

     Brian Wilczewski - Dead wash on proposals. One dollar here and there, maybe save $500 overall. Best argument is to try something different and try to cut Casper convention costs in the future. The move would gain leverage with Casper Holiday Inn for better rates. Distance irrelevant, road conditions are normally very good north of Casper.

Mary Stack spoke about the quality of the Sheridan Holiday Inn. Trinidad asked about atrium. Faye clarified size. Red Wing spoke on if it is a mistake to move. Need more advertising at convention for membership increases.

     Mike Corrigan - Casper location (committee instead of one person no matter location) Have tried to drive prices down and are getting best rate of any convention. Would accept Riverton, Thermopolis or other centrally located site, Sheridan to far in inclement season and $1.00 here or there really no big deal. May loose half of southern part of state. May need to approach other hotels in town. Convention person may need to travel to Sheridan, added expense.

Comments by Membership:

►Travis Bennett felt travel distance a big deal if convention is located along border, since it affects everyone.

►Kathy Clymer mentioned Thermopolis location, nice rates in January probably cheaper ($42/night)

►Doc Bob thought there might be a problem with bylaws , central location critical.

►Mike Corrigan - mentioned room occupancy and fire code

►Walt Faye makes a motion to hold the convention in Casper. Motion was seconded.

Membership Discussion:

►Red Wing added that no matter which location is selected more advertising needs to be done. Adding the draw of big names such as Michael Martin Murphy.

►Travis Bennett reminded Red Wing that we are not a Mountain Man club, but a Shooting organization.

Motion passed. None opposed.

1998 Shoot Dates:

              February 14-16    Deer Creek Muzzleloaders Winter Challenge Match   Glenrock

              May       16-17     WSMLA Cannon Shoot                                               Casper

                            22-25     Wind River Muzzleloaders Memorial Day Shoot        Riverton

              June       6-7         Deer Creek Muzzleloaders 2-day Shoot                       Glenrock

                            14          Cowboy State Games                                                   Casper

                            27-28     Fort Casper Rendezvous                                               Casper

              July       3-5         LRBPB WTP Rendezvous                                           Laramie

                            18-19     Saratoga Rendezvous                                                    Saratoga

                            24-26     WSMLA State Shoot, Bighorn Basin Muzzleloaders   Tensleep

              August  7-9         Whiskey Mountain Buckskinners                                 Dubois

                            15-16     Crow Creek Fur Company                                            Cheyenne

                            21-23     Ham’s Fork Rendezvous                                              Grainger

              September 5-7     Bighorn Basin Muzzleloaders Shoot                            Tensleep

                               5-7       Fort Bridger Rendezvous                                              Fort Bridger

Tony mentioned that he had received several thank you letters from young 4-H shooters concerning the association donations.

Convention Committee:

              Mike Corrigan spoke on next years convention January 8-10, 1999. Mike wondered if the membership would like some Friday night entertainment?

Dave Tyrell felt time is spent visiting and a social activity would be best rather than a program event.

Other comments included: No ladies activities this year. Speakers seminars too early.

Kathy Clymer said more non-shooting oriented workshops were needed.

Tony announced that the remaining schedule for tonight included an Open house poolside before dinner at 5:30, followed by the auction. Gary Milhouse moved to adjourn. Motion seconded and passed

Meeting was adjourned at 3:07 pm

State Shoot awards: