WSMLA Board of Directors Meeting January 5, 2001
Meeting called to order at 7:37 p.m.
Members Present were: Tony Larvie, Mike Corrigan, Dave Wilson, Scott Gormley, Dave Lehto, Brian Wilczewski, Mary Stack, Dennis Obert, Ken Hall, Mike Czarnecki and Patty Tyrell. Absent was Mike Cash.
Minutes handed out before meeting and approved Mike Czarnecki, Patty Tyrell 2nd , motion passed. Web addresses for minutes and by-laws provided.
Treasurers report by Bryon Wilczewski (see attached) $150.00 debit from last convention, Mike Corrigan motion to accept Treasurer’s report, Dennis Obert 2nd Passed.
Committee Reports:
Video Tape Report by Tony Larvie - Lots of Activity, Ted Iverson donated several new video tapes. Good use this year, but did not purchase new videos from budget as of this year. There is $200 per year allotted for new videos. Tony wants to have a case made, looking for volunteers.
Traveling Trophy - Patty Tyrell $191 brought in $125 spent for trophies
Convention Report - Mary Stack - apologizes for date confusion (2nd weekend vs first weekend)
Auction Report Ken Hall- Benefit Auction for Zack (Diabetes Camp) prior to State Auction.Will wait until after braiding seminar then will man table, wife will be there earlier for donations.
Dave Lehto Photo Contest - Got Trader Bucks
Scott Gormley had a question on setting up dance floor after dinner this year. Prickly Pair may want more money for next year.
Presentation of Convention Costs for 2002
Casper Holiday Inn - Stacey Coomes and Renee Penton.
See Attached:. $49 next year (2002). Dennis Obert mentioned a letter at desk, about watch out for funny looking people. Lot’s of nice friendly chit chat about convention. Thank you, bye.
Guarantee line is 175 reservations for dinner.
OLD BUSINESS
Tony no luck with bronze bowl donation..Casting cost about $300, but individual has not reestablished contact. Mike Corrigan made a motion to authorize Tony to continue to pursue the bronze bowl for next year. Patty Tyrell seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Game and Fish Tag - Mary Stack announced that Mike Green is no longer a Commissioner. Dave Wilson stated that Steve Aagaard is interested in a cooperative grant proposal to the Wyoming State Game and Fish for increasing young shooter activity in the State.
Tony Larvie made a motion to make a score of 50 an automatic qualification for State Shoot. Mike Corrigan 2nd Discussion and amendment to motion - “only one medal to highest score” by Dave Lehto, Mike Czarnecki 2nd . Motion Passed - Unanimous.
Status of State Tax exemption. Brian Wilczewski not sure of 501c. Under 25,000 no filing. Donations tax deductable? Estimated 50 to 60 hours to do paperwork.- Brian will pursue.
Dennis Obert spoke about the Game and Fish Sports Expo (800 kids). Great response, and plan to do it again. Tony Larvie motion to donate $100 to sponser G&F expo to who ever puts it on (Dennis Obert and Mary Stack) Brian Wilczewski 2nd Motion passed. Dennis Obert volunteered to be the G&F Expo coordinator. Tailgunner asked if there was active publicity for the event. Brian Wilczewski moved to create a WSMLA Wyoming G&F Committee Chair, Dave Lehto 2nd . Motion passed with all in favor except Dennis Obert.
Motion to adjourn by Dennis Obert, Dave Wilson second motion passed 8:57 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:01 p.m. Scott asked for any other old business. There was none.
NEW BUSINESS
Mike Corrigan stated that Trinidad asked for a $5 shoot fee for non-members at State Shoot. Discussion about shooting without State membership would not qualify people for state awards.
Question of policy concerning prepayment for tables by Silver Buffalo. Requested refund due to non-attendance. It was decide to give the trader his money back, since he had prepaid and notified ahead of time. Fill\out NMLRA survey. Wind River Heritage Association request for board donation. Discussion to postpone until Sunday meeting. Tony Larvie motion, Dennis Obert 2nd . Motion passed.
1996 Board Member term expirations: Mike Czarnecki, Mike Cash, Tony Larvie, Brian Wilczewski
Brian stated that we need new Membership Cards, board authorized a reprint.
Charter Members to be published on front of cover around logo. Two honorary Life members. No Life memberships to be purchased. Long overdue. Read off at General Meeting and have charter members stand to be recognized.
Mike Corrigan - Need Mission Statement. Lack of information on reimbursement to membership.
If people are not getting the Newsletter they should contact the editor.
Green River Boy Scouts want rifle as a donation. Patty Tyrell, Tony Larvie 2nd Motion failed.
Dave will contact group and advise them of decision & that they should approach manufacturers.
Announced that Craig Kirkland wishes to donate targets and wants to manufacture black powder.
General Membership meeting at 1:15 pm Saturday, Second Board Meeting Sunday 8:00 a.m. in Drakes restaurant
Motion to adjourn by Ken Hall, Seconded and passed. Meeting Adjourned at 9:39 p.m.