Minutes of Pendleton Sportsman’s Club meeting on February 7, 2006
Call to Order. Meeting opened by President Dennis Loftis at 1832.
Introduction of distinguished guest
-Mr. Vic Yoder, Head of Resource Compliance Branch
Approval of January’s minutes as published.
Report of Secretary / Treasurer. Given by Steve Karns. New membership year started 1 October and previous annual membership dues expired September 30th. 48 Active paid members, 44 military / 4 civilians. Total $1848.46 in account. A check was written for $518.00 to cover required liability insurance and Post Office Box fees.
Committee Reports
- Membership Committee – Club membership dues are $20 per year and are effective for one year from time of activation. Dues can be paid at Club meetings or mailed in. See the Club Website for mailing address at http://thesportsmansclub.netfirms.com.
- Buildings and Grounds – Future Club meetings will be at building number 24065 in the 24 area next to the PX and Gym. The new location is working out great for the club. Please help spread the word of the new location.
- Publicity Committee – Club Patches are available from Steve Karns the Clubs Secretary / Treasurer. Please contact Steve at a meeting or event about purchasing your Club patch, cost is $5. Recommend Club members sew the Club patch on their hunting vests to publicize the Club.
- Hunting Committee
– Jeff Guilloz reported the Club’s quail hunt on January 28th was a big success. Eight Club members participated and hunted in Yankee 1. The duck hunt on January 28th was also a big success with 11 members participating and 24 ducks taken. The members present mentioned having a coyote hunt in the future.
- Hunters are reminded and encouraged to pick up their fired hulls when in the field. Also, help police trash found while hunting.
- Fishing Committee – Free fishing trips still available through the Dana Wharf Sportfishing. See Fishing News on the Clubs website for information and contact one of the coordinators. Dana Warf has lessened the restrictions to where active duty can now go for free through the entire week including weekends now.
- Fred Wolfrom from Pacific Coast Bait and Tackle was present and announced that Pacific Coast Bait and Tackle will honor the Pendleton Sportsman’s Club by offering a 10% discount to active members of the Club. He also asked that members who might be interested in working at the tackle shop let him know. Contact Fred at 760-439-3476.
Old and unfinished business
- Hunter Education Safety Course information
- Frank Alessio at the Escondido Fish and Game Association conducts the classes. To get more information contact him at 760-743-8718.
- Ed Watkins at the Murrieta Police Department conducts the classes. To get more information contact him at 951-461-7846.
- Fletcher Diehl conducts the classes. To get more information contact him at 619-448-3321.
- Rifle Sight-in / Familiarization Fire range dates have been approved for March 11th, April 15th, May 13th, June 24th, July 15th, August 12th, and September 9th.
- The Club still needs to get members qualified as Range Safety Officers (RSO) and Officers-In-Charge (OIC) by the Base and to complete an approved NRA course before we can conduct any live-fire range events. Any Club member can receive the training and become qualified as an RSO / OIC. The Base RSO / OIC course is given every Friday starting at 0700 in building 2399. Information about the NRA course is TBD.
- Lake O’Neill and Pulgas Lake Sportsman’s Club work project has begun. Volunteers are needed to work every Wednesday through Saturday, 0900-1600, from now until March 11th. Contact Tom Lhuillier at 725-3360 to help.
New business
- A Potluck dinner consisting of members hunting and fishing game is planned for March 18th. The location will be building 24065 and further details will be discussed at the next meeting
- Members are encouraged to send emails to John Cullen, former Vice-President of the Club, who is currently serving in Iraq at jdjrc@hotmail.com.
- Members are requested to review the current Hunting Program Base Bulletin and submit any recommended changes via email to Club Secretary Steve Karns at stevekarns@hotmail.com. The current bulletins will be posted on the Club website for your review. Your recommendations are critical to continue to improve the hunting and fishing opportunities on board the base. We have made tremendous progress and improvements this last year and we need to continue our efforts. Please review and make your recommendations they are important.
Vic Yoder
- Hunting during the off season is available for rabbits, squirrels and coyotes. The hunting hours will be 0800 to 1800. Please call the warden’s office at 725-3360 to ensure that there are open areas and that the fire danger conditions allow hunting. He also mentioned that the camping program at Cocklebur and Red Beach have openings available for RV’s. An annual pass is required which is available at the Wardens Office Building (WOB) building 25155.
CLUB ELECTIONS
- Club Executive Committee Members were voted into office.
President: Dennis Loftis
Vice President: Gary Baumann
Secretary and Treasurer: Tom Johnson
Members at Large: James Oldham and Wayne Taylor
Congratulations to the New Committee.
The next Club meeting will be on 7 March at 1830 in Bldg 24065.
Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 1956.
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