June 13, 2005 Executive Meeting
BROOKS AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

Call to Order – 7:30pm

1.0 Approval of the Minutes from the May 19, 2005 regular meeting
MOTION – Rod Rosland moved to adopt the minutes as presented, seconded by Kerry McKenzie. CARRIED
2.0 Business Arising From the Minutes
2.1 Approx. 13 youth and 5 adults are registered for the Alfred Lake camp
3.0 Chair Reports
No chairs present
4.0 New Business
4.1 Application for County Of Newell Grant – (Kerry McKenzie will put together)
1. Address concerns over noise levels in building at rifle range
– suggestions: spray foam insulation would likely be the most effective and durable. Rod Svenson will research costs and any possible health concerns (Fairfield Foams – Reg Hicks)
2. Complete archery range
– Rod Rosland will work with Lester Janke and Darryl Louey to complete plans and cost estimates
– Peter Green will look into moving at least one sea can to the upper parking lot for storage of 3-D targets, etc.
4.2 Luscar presentation – Bow City Project
– Rick Ferster, Manager, Environmental Projects (June 16, 2005) – requires the large meeting room at the Eastern Irrigation District and a digital projector. Rod Svenson will arrange.
– Pete/Patty Green will email phone contact assignments to ensure maximum membership attendance
4.3 AFGA Dream Hunt Raffle Tickets – Kerry McKenzie will order two books
4.4 Zone 1 membership fees – Kerry McKenzie will ensure we have paid
4.5 Hide Collection program for 2005
– Kerry McKenzie suggested we look into purchasing steel bins through the Town of Brooks – Kerry Mckenzie will approach Town staff for prices and availability
– suggested locations (availability not confirmed)
– Larry Busse – Wildlife Taxidermy, Brooks
– Aaron Suchy – Iron A Welding, Tilley
– Jim Johnson – Alberta Prairie Meats, Duchess
– arrangements need to be made to maintain the bins as some people drop off heads, legs etc. along with the hides
– an article should be placed in the fall 2005 newsletter listing the locations of the bins and what can and can’t be left at the sites
4.6 Regular meeting schedules
– it was suggested that we hold a regular meeting in August and not in November. After some discussion it was decided that as the November meeting is necessary to complete planning for convention, it should be kept in the schedule.
4.7 Habitat Projects – the trees are in for Long Pump – a work party will be scheduled
4.8 Rifle Range Sign Replacements/requirements
– new sign required – "No Handguns Allowed"
– Some perimeter warning signs need to be replaced (spares in sea cans), Lloyd Cook will look after
4.9 Discussion on funding for Alfred Lake camp – travel expenses
MOTION – Rod Svenson moved that the Association pay 50% of the van rental and fuel costs, with the total combined cost to the Association for travel and registration fees not to exceed the already approved maximum of $1500.00, seconded by Peter Green. CARRIED.

5.0 Correspondence
5.1 None
6.0 Next Meeting
– Executive Meeting – Thursday August 25, 2005, 7:30pm
– Regular meeting – September 15, 2005, 7:30pm EID Boardroom
7.0 Adjournment
MOTION – Peter Green moved to adjourn at 8:20pm, seconded by Rod Svenson. CARRIED