Wisconsin River Sportsmen's Club

February 7, 2008

First reading for Tony Hageny.
Discussed smoking in clubhouse. New exhaust fans will be installed.
Tom Mabin will replace Tom Vils as Treasurer.
Game Feed tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at door. Workers should plan to be there from 3-7 p.m. All members are asked to bring desserts.

November 1, 2007

First reading for John Puckett, Mazomanie.
Received check for Wild West Days work. Wild West Days worker party will be held January 12 at the WRSC clubhouse at 5 p.m. Attendees should bring dish to pass or munchies.
Motion made and approved to change membership fee to $75 to include raffle tickets (excludes new members for first year).
Christmas party will be held December 8. Teams are responsible for arrangements. Members with last names beginning A-L should bring a dessert; M-Z should bring a salad.

August 2, 2007 Meeting Minutes Highlights

Discussed work schedules, clean-up, and other details for the August 5 Sporting Clays and Chicken Shoot.
Set-up schedule for Wild West Days in September 4, 5 and 6, with clean-up September 10, 11 and 12.
Other items discussed included changing points system for membership and membership dues.

July 5, 2007 Meeting Minutes Highlights:

Doc Bierman and Jerry Meicher donated two tree stands to the club for use during Hunter Safety classes.
Next Sport Clays and Chicken Shoot will be held August 5. Members are needed to sign up on work schedule.

June 7, 2007 Meeting Minutes Highlights:

WRSC received thanks from organizers of the Fishing Day at Lake Marion. 212 kids registered for the event.
Discussed new wearables with logo for WRSC.
Discussed plans for upcoming sporting clays and chicken shoot.
Second reading and approval for Jim Dailey (sponsor Mark Schoenemann).
Approved sponsorships/donations to Mazo Home Talent Team, Mazomanie Swim Team, and Roxbury summer raffle.

May 2, 2007 Meeting Minutes Highlights:

Discussion about recent Super Raffle. Cecil Roberts offered budget details about Super Raffle, and Wally Hansen offered checklist to use for next year's event. Motion made regarding including raffle tickets in future membership dues. Decision in November.
First Merchandise Shoot and Sporting Clays event will be Sunday, June 10. See Roger Feldt to signup on work roster. J.J. Falk will check with FFA to see if they want to sell food at the event.
May 10 is first night for summer trap league.
Thanks to Tom Vils for freezer donation.
Ken Frank investigating new club-logo shirts and hats.
Received flag from club member John P. Falk which accompanied his helicopter crew on missions in Iraq. Appropriate display options are being investigated. A donation from the club will be made toward supplies for Falk and the helicopter crew.

April 5, 2007 Meeting Minutes Highlights:

Second reading and approval for R. Lovely, sponsor O. Codero. Membership approved for Tim Drager. First reading for J. Daley, sponsor Mark Schoenemann.
Super Raffle work schedule discussed. Turn tickets in by April 15 to qualify for early bird. Auggie will be at club from 10-noon on April 15.
Discussed and agreed to donations for fishing contest and Easter egg hunt.
Winter league winner Tom Bristol; Ric Henn runner-up.
25 students attending Hunter Education.
Club cleanup scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on April 21.
Adopt-a-Highway starts 5 p.m. on Wednesday April 18.
May 10 is first night for summer trap league.
Approved purchase of 2 tree ladder stands for next Hunter Education class.

March 1, 2007 Meeting Minutes Highlights:

First reading for R. Lovely, sponsor O. Codero.
Second reading for R. Hutter. Approved.
Discussed Game Feed. Motion made to enforce "you serve it, you clean it" policy next year following meal.
Discussed activities associated with May 12 Kid's Fishing Day.
Super Raffle and gun raffle tickets available. Super Raffle money must be turned in by April 15 to be eligible for Early Bird winnings.

January 5, 2007 Meeting Minutes Summary:

Reinstated R. Peterson, a past member who has returned to the area.
First reading for J. Schoenemann, sponsor M. Schoenemann.
WRSC Game Feed scheduled for 4-6 p.m. February 24 at Sand Bar in Arena. Tickets $15. Work roster and game donations discussed. Set-up should begin around noon; servers and other workers should arrive at 3 p.m. Members A-L should bring salads; M-Z should bring desserts. Contact Bob Pailing for more tickets and roster duty.
Approved donation to North Bristol.
Winter league details finalized; will begin January 7.

December 7, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

Wild West Days worker appreciation party to be held January 27, beginning around 5 p.m. All to bring dish to pass.
Club Championship shoot and member Christmas party scheduled for Saturday, December 9. The shoot will occur 12-4 p.m.; the Christmas party will begin around 4 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 p.m.
WRSC Game Feed scheduled for February 24 at Sand Bar in Arena.
WRSC Super Raffle scheduled for April 28 at Sand Bar in Arena.
Discussed winter league and Saturday doubles events. (These dates will be posted on Events page as available.)
2007 director election results: Bob Pailing, President; Auggie Kruchten, Vice President; Joan Viney, Secretary; Tom Vils, Treasurer.

October 5, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

Due to cold and wet conditions at Wild West Days, no payout expected.
Club Championship shoot and Christmas party scheduled for Saturday, December 9. The shoot will occur 12-4 p.m.; the Christmas party will begin around 4 p.m.
The second of the semi-annual Golden BB competitions with Roxbury Gun Club is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, at WRSC.
The bow stand is near completion.

August 3, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

Second reading for John C. (B.Dischler, sponsor). Approved.
Sporting Clays August 6 schedule discussed and finalized.
Next Golden BB Shoot scheduled August 13, 9 a.m. at Roxbury. Roxbury summer raffle August 20.
Next club meeting September 7, 6 p.m. at Mazo Lion's Park and Wild West Days setup.
Club clean-up scheduled August 5 at 9 a.m.
Motion approved to donate targets and shells to New Heights Lutheran Parish Youth scheduled to shoot August 12, 10-2.
New light pole installation complete.

July 6, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

Plans to set up new light poles for shooting area.
2nd reading and approval for James Yanske (Larry Sailing, sponsor). Approved. First reading for John Chritsman (Bob Dischler, sponsor).
Plans discussed for sporting clays event, August 6. Clean-up scheduled for August 5.
Waiting for Roxbury to set date for next Golden BB Shoot.
Adopt-a-Highway cleanup July 19.

June 1, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

First reading for James A., Arena, (Larry Sailing, sponsor)
2nd reading and approval for Denny S., PdS; Wayne P., Black Earth; Charles U.., Sauk
Sporting Clays event, June 11, 9-6.
Waiting for Roxbury to set date for next Golden BB Shoot.

May 4, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

First reading for Wayne P., Denny S., Charles U.
Super Raffle results reviewed.
Sporting Clays (June 11) details were discussed.
April/May/June teams to clean clubhouse on May 7.
Clubhouse combination has been changed.
6-week trap league/open shooting begins May 11.
41 students attended the recent Hunter Safety course.

April 6, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

Discussed changing cost of game feed tickets for next year.
Super Raffle board and prize organization is Thursday, April 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Setup on Saturday will begin at 2 p.m. Contact team leaders with prize donations.
38-40 students enrolled in this year's Hunter Safety Education program.
FFA shoot scheduled for May 13.
Adopt-a-Highway is again scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of each month and will begin April 19 at 5 p.m.
Club cleanup day is April 22 beginning at 9 a.m.

March 2, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

Approved the purchase of two new picnic tables and new chairs.
2006 hunter safety dates set (see Events page).
FFA shoot scheduled for May 13.
Donations approved to St. Jude's Hospital and to Black Earth Longbeards.

February 5, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

First reading for Luke Schoenemann.
Game feed again discussed. Event will include dice game and raffle for two rifles. Members with last names A-L to bring salads; M-Z to bring desserts. Servers to arrive between 3-3:30 p.m. Members to contact Bob Pailing for tickets.
Discussed possible purchase or new mower and sale of two old riders.
Discussed possibility of 1) donating .410 shells to junior shooter and 2) purchasing gun or stock for current gun for smaller shooters. Will investigate Vossburg youth program options for next meeting.

January 5, 2006 Meeting Minutes Summary:

Second readings and motion to approve members Brian Glad, Megan Powers and Tim Roberts.
Noted that $500 was donated to Wisconsin Heights Family Services at Christmas party.
Winter trap league dates discussed.
2005 club shooting champion: Don Severson. Golden BB Award competition was won by Roxbury Trap Club.
Kudos to Rod, Leslie, and everyone else involved in planning the outstanding 2005 Christmas party.
Rental rules were discussed and approved. Bob and Joan will develop a checklist for cleaning.
Game feed work assignments were discussed. Event will include dice game and raffle for two rifles. Members with last names A-L to bring salads; M-Z to bring desserts. Members to contact Bob Pailing for tickets.
Reminder to members about points requirement to maintain membership and that sponsors are also mentors for the first year. Those that did not make points in 2005 not eligible for membership in 2006 but can join again in 2007.
Approved $100 Bristol ATA shoot sponsorship.
Approved $50 6th grade student People-to-People sponsorship.

Wisconsin River Sportsmen's Club
10041 County Trunk Y
Mazomanie, Wisconsin 53560
608/795-4640
www.wrsclub.org
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