May 19, 2005 Regular Meeting
BROOKS AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

Call to Order – 7:35pm
Approval of the Agenda


1.0 Approval of the Minutes from the April 21, 2005 regular meeting
MOTION – Rick Martin moved to adopt the minutes as presented, seconded by Donna Martin. CARRIED
2.0 Business Arising From the Minutes
2.1 Newsletters have been mailed
2.2 June 16, 2005 meeting will include a speaker from Luscar Coal regarding environmental and habitat considerations included in the Bow City Power Project.
– Patty Green will look after advertising and contacting members.
2.3 Approx. 16 youth and 4 adults are registered for the Alfred Lake camp – Donna Martin will check with Hunter Ed graduates to see if there is any interest.
2.4 Youth Shoot – June 9, 2005
– 14 Scouts/Venturers, approx. 25 Air Cadets
– discussion regarding insurance – as this is an Association sanctioned function the event should be covered, the Air Cadets carry their own insurance as well
– planning meeting Sunday June 5 2005 at Rod Rosland’s house (124 McNab Park Street) 7:00pm
3.0 Chair Reports
3.1 Treasurer (K. McKenzie)
– not available
3.2 Membership Chair(R. Martin)
– Regular – 148, family – 62 with 130 dependents, youth – 1, total 341
3.3 Pheasant Festival Chair (Devon Buteau)
– not available
3.4 Trophy Chair (Larry Busse)
– not available
3.5 Hunter Education Chair (Bill Marshall)
– not available
3.6 Hunting Chair (Neil McRae)
– not available
3.7 Firearms Instructor (Jim Johnson)
– not available
3.8 Firearms Chair (Cliff Healy)
– not available
3.9 Rifle Range Chair (Lloyd Cook)
– two butts (25yd and 100yd) have been rebuilt, rest of range is in good shape
– Lloyd Cook will ensure that all warning sign are still in place surrounding the range, and that the old south gate remains locked
3.10 Archery Chairs (Lester Janke, Darryl Louey)
– not available
3.11 Fishing Chair (vacant)
– not available
4.0 New Business
4.1 Air Cadets
– (presented by Jamie Brown) The Air Cadets have an annual shooting program as a part of their regular training, and would like to be able to use our rifle range. The equipment used includes air rifles, .22 cal rifles and .303 cal rifles. As Association insurance on the range requires that participants hold an association membership, it was suggested that each Air Cadet hold a Youth Membership.
– Air Cadets are also interested in participating in clean-ups, etc. (community service) and Hunter Ed courses.
4.2 Planting completed at Vern Potiuk Property
– Burtons have completed seeding of corn and giant wild rye plots
– PHD has planted 800 salt bush
– 500 trees ordered for Long Pump property – no date set for planting
5.0 Correspondence
5.1 AFGA Youth Programs
– provincial fishing derby – entries must be postmarked September 15/05 or earlier, include 2 photos
– shooting event upcoming in Sherwood Park
5.3 Other Items
6.0 Next Meeting
– Executive Meeting – June 14 2005, 7:30pm
– Regular meeting – May 19, 2005, 7:30pm EID Boardroom
7.0 Adjournment
MOTION – Lloyd Cook moved to adjourn at 8:20pm, seconded by Jamie Brown. CARRIED