Public Action for Wildlife Society (PAWS) website

This is the organization that is calling for the Alberta government to repeal the Interim Metis Harvesting Agreement.
For those of you looking for this website, here is the link.
http://www.publicactionforwildlife.com/

Take a look, and send a letter if you agree with this viewpoint.

December 13, 2005 Regular Meeting

Call to Order 7:28pm
Approval of the Agenda
1.0 Approval of the Minutes from the November 15, 2005 Regular meeting
MOTION – Moved by Kerry McKenzie to adopt the minutes as presented, seconded by Patty Green. CARRIED.
Special Presentation – Public Action for Wildlife Society (PAWS)
This group is campaigning to have the Alberta Government repeal its’ decision on the Interim Metis Harvesting Agreement. They would like as many individuals as possible to send a letter to the Alberta Government in support of this position. More information and a link to send a letter is available on their website: http://www.publicactionforwildlife.com
The presenter exited the meeting at approx. 8:10pm.
MOTION – Kerry McKenzie moved that the Association make a donation in the amount of $250.00 to PAWS, seconded by Lloyd Cook. After some discussion it was decided to table the motion until more information could be obtained. The motion will be brought forward at the January 17, 2005 Annual General Meeting.
2.0 Business Arising From the Minutes
2.1 Report on December 1, 2005 Luscar meeting
Pete Green and Kerry McKenzie gave a brief presentation on the meeting held with Luscar representatives December 1, 2005. Luscar assured the Association that they will not be purchasing property inside the mine permit area until they are scheduled to mine that area, so the current owners will be controlling access to their own property until that time. Other options may also be available for access to areas owned by Luscar as long as they do not create safety issues for mine employees, property or the public. The Association is looking into obtaining intervener status for the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board hearings on the Luscar licence application in order to explore these options.
2.2 Awards Night
– sponsor donation sheets were distributed
– individual assignments were discussed, committee assignments will be handed out during the January 17, 2005 AGM
2.3 Conference Delegates update
– Pete Green, Patty Green, Rod Rosland, Shelly Rosland, Kerry McKenzie, Dawn McKenzie.


3.0 Chair Reports
3.1 Treasurer (K. McKenzie)
– Approval of audited financial report
MOTION – Moved by Kerry McKenzie that the Association ratify the Brooks and District Fish and Game Association financial statement to May 31, 2005 as presented, seconded by Greg Feth. CARRIED.
3.2 Membership Chair(R. Martin)
Not available
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)
– Approximately 80 exam challenges have been processed this fall, primarily as a result of exposure to the Brooks Clays and Feathers club. Most of these individuals are new shooters who are participating in sporting clays.
3.8 Firearms Chair (Cliff Healy)
– the Responsible Firearms Owners of Alberta (RFOA) is conducting a letter writing campaign in response to the Liberal Party of Canada’s proposed ban on handgun ownership in Canada.. Members are encouraged to contact their MP to voice their opinion.
3.9 Rifle Range Chair (Lloyd Cook)
– replacement lumber for target butt repair is available, and will be cut to size and stored until needed.
3.10 Archery Chairs (Lester Janke, Darryl Louey)
– a lease has been signed with the City of Brooks for the use of the land east of the rifle range parking lot. This area will be turned into an archery range, with construction beginning in the spring of 2006.
3.11 Fishing Chair (vacant)
Not available
4.0 New Business
4.1 Dream Hunt Tickets
– a limited number of these tickets will be available at the Awards Banquet.
4.2 History of Alberta Fish and Game Association
– AFGA is compiling a history of the Association, and are inviting individual clubs to submit their local history. Pete Green will contact Ozzie Schalm to begin the process of assembling the history of the Brooks and District Fish and Game Association.
4.3 the Calgary Conservation Education Center is conducting a bear and cougar safety course. First Brooks Scouts are considering attending, and Rod Rosland will notify the Association if any funding is needed.
5.0 Correspondence
5.1 Invitation to the AFGA Christmas party in Edmonton
6.0 Next Meeting
– Annual General meeting – January 17, 2006, 7:30pm EID Boardroom
7.0 Adjournment
MOTION – Kerry McKenzie moved that the meeting be adjourned at 9:10 pm, seconded by Jim Johnson. CARRIED.

November 15, 2005 Regular Meeting
BROOKS AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION
Call to Order – 7:33pm
Members in attendance – 7
Approval of the Agenda
1.0 Approval of the Minutes from the October 18, 2005 Regular meeting
MOTION – Patty Green moved to adopt the minutes as presented, seconded by Kerry McKenzie. CARRIED
2.0 Business Arising From the Minutes
2.1 Representatives for December 1, 2005 Luscar meeting
– Pete Green, Rick Martin, Donna Martin, Kerry McKenzie, Rod Rosland, Cliff Healy, Rod Svenson
2.2 "Use Respect" sign update
– pending updated location list
2.3 Brooks F&G Association Blog – suggested advertising
MOTION – Kerry McKenzie moved that the Association advertise the internet weblog (www.brooksfishandgame.blogspot.com) in the local media in order to get the information to as many members as possible, seconded by Lloyd Cook. CARRIED.
– Patty Green will place ads.
2.4 Conference Delegates
– Kerry McKenzie, Rod Rosland, Shelly Rosland, Jim Johnson, Pete Green, Patty Green
2.5 Hide Collection – pending
3.0 Chair Reports
3.1 Treasurer (K. McKenzie)
– not available
3.2 Membership Chair(R. Martin)
– 486 total members
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)
– The Public Action for Wildlife Society (PAWS) would like to address our association, possibly at the next regular meeting. This group is concerned about the potential impact of the current Interim Metis Harvesting Agreement (Alberta) on wildlife management in Alberta. This will likely be scheduled for the December 13, 2005 regular meeting. For more information see the PAWS website www.protectalbertawildlife.com.
3.9 Rifle Range Chair (Lloyd Cook)
– 200 yard butt needs minor maintenance, all other repairs have been completed.
3.10 Archery Chairs (Lester Janke, Darryl Louey)
– not available
3.11 Fishing Chair (vacant)
– not available
4.0 New Business
4.1 Awards Night Dinner – February 4, 2006
– donor lists and assignments will be distributed outside of the regular meeting.
4.2 Advertise Annual Meeting
– Patty Green will place ads.
4.3 Youth Clays and Feathers donation
– 6 youth shotguns are needed for this program. Cliff Healy will obtain prices on 4 – semi-automatic 20 guage and 2 – over/under 20 guage youth shotguns. These guns will be registered and stored by the Clays and Feathers association.
4.4 County Grant Application – the application has been made for a total of $5600 for the addition of a50 yard butts and shooting building for rimfire rifles, and gavel pathways to the butts (copy of application attached to official minutes)
4.5 Reg Russell, biologist for Alberta Fish and Wildlife, presented a report on the CWD culls performed on the deer population in the Oyen Alberta area. All carcasses were collected, inspected and donated to food banks in the province after being certified disease free. All hides were donated to the Alberta Fish and Game Association hide collection program.
5.0 Correspondence
5.1 Club Quad Contest
– AFGA is again raffling tickets to clubs at a cost of $100.00.
MOTION. Moved by Rod Svenson that the association purchase one ticket, seconded by Patty Green. CARRIED.
5.2 Archery Lease
– The association has received a letter from the City of Brooks granting a no-charge lease on the land adjoining the rifle range, to be used for an archery range. The association is responsible for any maintenance.
5.3 Hunting For Tomorrow
– As this is a province wide group and we are focused on local initiatives, it was decided that we decline the opportunity to donate funding to this initiative.
5.4 A letter of thanks has been received from Chloe Pratt, a participant in the MLA Novice Pheasant Hunt.
6.0 Next Meeting
– Regular meeting – December 13, 2005, 7:30pm EID Boardroom
7.0 Adjournment
MOTION. Cliff Healy moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm, seconded by Kerry McKenzie. CARRIED.