May 20, 2004 Regular Meeting
BROOKS AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION

Members Present – 5
Meeting was called to order 7:35pm by Pete Green (President)
1.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES (April 15, 2004)
The minutes were distributed and read
MOTION – Rick Martin moved that the minutes be adopted as presented, seconded by Patty Green. CARRIED.

2.0 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
2.1 Sylvia Birkholz and Reg Russell presentations, May 14, 2004, 7:00pm at the Brooks Kinplex (item 3.5 Feb. 26 minutes)
– Pete Green reported that the meeting was well attended and went well other than some problems with the P.A. system
2.2 Seminar on how to run a volunteer organization
– this is a free presentation on leadership and volunteer training. There was sufficient interest expressed for Pete Green to book the presenter. The seminar will be run June 10, 2004.

3.0 CHAIR REPORTS
3.1 Treasury (Kerry McKenzie, Treasurer – see attached reports)
– Gun Range costs to May 19, 2004 – $12,565.32
3.2 Membership (Rick Martin, chair)
– 337 memberships total (133 regular, 61family with 143 dependents) sold to date
3.3 Pheasant Festival (Scott Briggs, chair)
– no report
3.4 Trophy Chair (Larry Busse)
– no report
3.5 Hunter Education (Bill Marshall – chair)
– no report
3.6 Firearms Instructor (Jim Johnson)
– no report
3.7 Firearms Chair (Cliff Healy)
– no report
3.8 Rifle Range (Lloyd Cook, Scott Briggs)
– some minor signage and fencing remaining, then the range is ready to open
– construction of a 25 yard butt is still pending
3.9 Fishing (Wayne Pullin, chair)
No report
4.0 NEW BUSINESS
4.1 no names have been put forward for Camp McGillivray this year
5.0 CORRESPONDENCE
5.1 Two letters of thanks have been sent
– Lil Murray for the wheels at the rifle range gate
– BRK Equipment for the donation of equipment rental time
5.2 Ray Makeowecki – letter of support for the suggested boycott of Mountain Equipment Coop due to their anti-hunting
5.3 Ray Makeowecki – copy of a letter to Mike Cardinal (Minister, Alberta Sustainable Resources Development) containing a list of resolution passed at the AFGA annual conference
4.0 NEXT MEETING – June 17, 2004 Brooks Legion
MOTION – Rick Martin moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Kerry McKenzie. CARRIED.
Meeting was adjourned 8:15pm.