Board of Director’s Meeting                                                             January 11, 1998

Meeting called to order at 8:35 a.m.

Members present were: Tony Larvie, Mike Corrigan, Dave Wilson, Scott Gormley, Patty Tyrell, Brian Wilczewski, Mary Stack, Dennis Obert, Dave Lehto, Charlie Stickney & Mike Cash. Dan Cook absent.

Tony Larvie was elected to the Presidency for a second term and retained his entire cabinet, although it wasn’t until the end of the meeting that this was decided.

Minutes: Dave Wilson summarized the minutes from the General Membership meeting of 1/10/98

              Brian Wilczewski moved to accept minutes as read, Mike Cash second. Motion approved

Treasurer’s Report: Scott Gormley stated that $1569 was taken in from auction of 31 items.

              Dinner was excellent and the 120 dinner guarantee was reached. (18 children attended).

              Collection of tickets - not our problem, head counts, ticket collection Holiday Inn responsibility.

              90 membership renewals, motion to accept the Treasurer’s report made by Mike Corrigan, Dennis

Obert seconded and motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

              Mike Corrigan asked what changes and/or problems were noted.

                            Coats storage (racks, rooms?)

                            Expansion of Gun Fair and Knife Show.

                            Want to bring in more Traders next year.

Assignment of Committee Chairman (Voluntary)

Newsletter Editor: Mike Cash

Video Library: Charlie Stickney Declined, Mike Cash suggested A. J. White may be a better handler of the videos. Need to contact A. J. to see if he will do it. Brian Wilczewski was given the position and asked to deal with how the video will be handled. There is a $200 annual budget for Video purchases. Brian said he would check into a new video. Mike Corrigan suggested the Knife making video (Ed Fowler).

Photo Contest: Dave Lehto volunteered to do again and promised it will be better next year. No computer printouts will be allowed next year. Kathy Clymer and Chris Bezold would be interested in helping out next year. Dave wanted $145 for next year. No ribbons. Brian Wilczewski motioned to accept $145, Mike Cash seconded. Motion passed. Mike Corrigan suggested adding ribbons. Discussion followed and it was decided that the ribbons were not necessary.

Guest Speaker: Doc Bob - Wyoming Game & Fish Department Contact, September G&F will host youth sports day featuring all fashions of shooting sports (National Program). Wanting WSMLA participation in event (packets, table, info) Doc Bob will act as intermediary and as information comes in will forward to Newsletter Editor. Event is around September 15th. Scott Gormley anounced that the Fish & Game claims there will be more muzzleloading seasons next year, several coinciding with archery seasons. Doc Bob stressed the need for some younger faces at the convention. Thank you with Doc Bob were exchanged.

Board discussed importance of state being active in such endeavors.

Convention Committee: Mike Corrigan (Chairman), Dennis Obert, Rita Johnson and Mary Stack. Registration fee for visitors discussed and it was decided to wave for next year. Mike said committee would review Casper Hilton and Parkway bids for next year. Brian Wilczewski asked if Casper was only location to be looked into. Mike stated that other central locations would be investigated (Riverton & Thermopolis). Mike suggested committee would deal with bid solicitation. Charlie Stickney made a motion to let the committee deal with issues and bids. Scott Gormley seconded. Motion to let committee handle convention details and shorten Friday board meeting passed.

The question came up to give the Convention coordinator one of the free rooms next year so that he can be on site throughout the convention. Since the Convention chairman is normally a local resident they normally do not stay at the convention center due to the expense. Scott stated that we normally get four or five complimentary rooms, and we only gave two away (The Presidents suite and the door prize). Rooms carry over to next year. Speakers did not use comp rooms this year.

Discussion as to precedent. Scott Gormley made a motion to give the convention chairman a room if available. Discussion followed with Mike Cash amending the motion to give the convention coordinator a room every year. Mike Corrigan seconded. Motion passed 5 to 4.

Gun Makers Fair - Dave Tyrell has volunteered to expand the gun fair. Discussion folowed to expand the photo contest and trader’s bucks awards. Gun Fair traders bucks for best of show. $25 for best rifle, details to be left to Dave Tyrell. Proposal to be submitted by Dave Tyrell at Riverton board meeting. Whiskey Mountain Buckskinners have volunteered to do snack trays on Friday night. It was suggested that each club should volunteer trays for social hour. Charlie Stickney mentioned that there are not that many people here Friday night and to not get to carried away. Tony Larvie suggested we host the snack bar in the Gun Fair room Friday night. Trinidad needs new patches, suggested $500 would carry Postal Match for 4-5 years. Brian Wilczewski made a motion to authorize money for Postal match medallions. Motion amended to have Trindad make proposal at Riverton for funds needed. New motion by Mike Corrigan to authorize Trinidad to investigate medallion costs and give a detailed report at Riverton for fund support. Dennis Obert seconded. Motion passed.

Dennis Obert asked Dave Lehto to let everyone know what he needs for next year’s photo contest. Patty Tyrell was asked to see what Dave Tyrell might need also.

Traveling Trophy: Patty Tyrell agreed to do the Traveling trophy again for 1998.

NEW BUSINESS

Dave Wilson talked about the State Muzzleloading 4-H Program. 26 counties currently participating with 40 of the 90 youngsters attending the State Shoot. 4-H has applied for grants to donate two muzzleloading rifles and a shotgun to each county. The WSMLA appears as the specified donator on plaques given as awards.

Mike Corrigan made a motion to donate $200 to the State Muzzleloading 4-H program again this year and to send a complimentary newsletter to the Wyoming State 4-H program leader (Nico Cantalupe). Scott Gormley seconded. Charlie Stickney suggested that monthly club shoots and annual shoot dates be included in every newsletter. Board agreed. Motion to donate $200 to 4-H passed.

Dave Wilson mentioned he would volunteer to create an official WSMLA web site for advertising and informational purposes. Brian Wilczewski motioned to authorize Web Page. M Corrigan seconded. Motion passed. Only two of the board members have e-mail addresses: These were Dave Wilson dwwilson@uwyo.edu and Mike Corrigan corrigan@coffey.com.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. by general consensus.