WSMLA Board of Director's Meeting

January 8, 1999

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

Minutes: Dispensed with reading of minutes which were published in the April Newsletter. Bryan Wilczewski motioned to accept the minutes as published, Dennis Obert 2nded. Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: See Attached.

Meeting interrupted by Holiday Inn staff, welcoming everyone to convention.

Holiday Inn Rate proposal. (See attached). Only real change was $2.00 per night increase on rooms.

Dennis Obert asked that the Trader's tables be double width for traders area next year.

Dennis commented on how good the staff has been to work with at the Casper Holiday Inn and made a motion to accept the Holiday Inn proposal, Mary Stack 2nd. Motion passed.

Returned to discussion on treasurer's report. Bryan Wilczewski motioned to accept the treasurer's report. Mike Corrigan 2nd. Motion passed. And Mike Corrigan commented on the outstanding job Scott Gormley was doing as Treasurer. Discussion followed to give Scott relief on the registration table. Mike Corrigan suggested an Assistant Treasurer position to relieve Scott. Board decided to go with a sign-up sheet instead. Volunteers for registration were: Dennis Obert & Patty Tyrell 8:30 am - 10:00 am and Mary Stack & Mike Cash from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. It was mentioned that the Convention agenda be made available at the registration table

OLD BUSINESS:

Dave Lehto reported that there had been no response back from bow hunters on State's muzzle loading position letter. Tony Larvie wanted to include a signature sheet to accompany the position statement to the Game & Fish. A sheet was passed and the board members present all signed.

It was announced that the NMLRA state representative, Travis Bennett had resigned due to the National organizations stand on in-line actions. We probably need a new State representative, but the State association is in agreement with Travis's position and so we probably will not have a State representative. It was then discussed whether we wanted to remain affiliated with the NMLRA. It was decided to send a position letter to the NMLRA and NRA concerning in-line muzzle loaders. Motion by Mike Corrigan, Bryan Wilczewski 2nd. Motion passed, unanimously. Tony Larvie will send the letter in for publishing. Trinidad stated that recent changes in Federal regulations classify, in-lines as modern weapons, and not traditional muzzle loading arms.

Dennis Obert commented that over a hundred people went thru the G&F blackpowder demonstration, held in Casper. Mike Cash stated that he had received a bunch of 4-H thank yous in newsletter. It was decided to publish the names of the 4-H winners in the newsletter.

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion on why underhammers were banned at State Matches. Mike Cash gave the history of legislation. banning by State. A motion was made to reinstate underhammers by Scott Gormley , Dave Wilson 2nd Motion failed 5 to 4.

Mike Corrigan spoke about the Save Our Sportsman (SOS), a group dedicated to providing sportsman with road closure, license fees, and other relevant information. Game & Fish publicity for Muzzle loading,

Motion to adjourn by Mike Corrigan, Bryan Wilczewski 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Meeting Reconvened at 9:23 pm.

Discussion concerning sending the Wyoming State newsletter to the Colorado State Muzzle Loading Association and requesting a copy of theirs. Motion by Bryan Wilczewski, Mike Corrigan 2nd. Motion passed, 2 opposed.

Committee Reports:

Photo Contest - Dave Lehto Everything ready except posters. Made Trader's bucks. Encouraged in interest.

Convention Committee - Mike Corrigan, Everything's cool.

Auction Committee - Bryan Wilcewski was appointed to the newly created auction committee

Newsletter Committee - Mike Cash, anybody want my job? NO

Video Committee - Bryan Wilcewski, no requests. Dave Wilson suggested submitting a review of a selected video for each edition of the newsletter to increase interest. Motion by Mike Corrigan, Dennis Obert 2nd. Motion passed to do bimonthly video reviews.

Safety Packets - Bryan Wilcewski, no requests for packets, plenty left.

Traveling Trophy -Patty Tyrell 123 qualifiers. $ 192 taken in, with $124 spent, Patty will present awards at general meeting. It was discussed whether clubs should be reimbursed for targets. It was decided that clubs can add additional fees for State Matches to cover target fees.

Postal Match - Trinidad, 5 clubs paid, 3 finished, $130 spent, Will present awards at general meeting.

Web Site - Dave Wilson stated that he would add the minutes of meetings, State, Traveling Trophy, Postal and 4H results to the online schedule of shoots (1994-1999).

Trinidad spoke on the promotion of muzzle loading. And stated that the board should increase efforts to add new members. There was further discussion concerning spending State money for member enhancement. Tony mentioned sponsoring a member bring a new shooter match, but said this should be handled by individual clubs within a region.

Three board members terms expire in 1999 - Mary Stack , Dennis Obert, Charlie Stickney who were elected to 3-year terms in 1996

Motion to adjourn made by Dave Lehto, Mary Stack second. Meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m.