General Meeting
Lodi Rod & Gun Club
September 20, 2006
Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm by President John Sipos. Pledge allegiance to the flag opened the meeting.
Secretary Report:
Report reviewed. Motion made to accept. Motion carried.
Treasurer Report:
Accounts reviewed and detailed report given by Treasurer John Andrews. All dues have been paid, except Finger Lakes Trout Unlimited. 2005 Dues paid in December 2005. By-Laws reviewed. Any club that has not paid their dues by April 1st of that year has no voting rights. Motion made to accept. Motion carried.
Correspondence:
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance: Letter received that dues are due. Motion made to pay dues. Motion carried.
SCOPE:
SCOPE Banquet is in October. Copies of their Gun Raffle Tickets presented at the meeting.
Committee Reports:
None.
Old Business:
F L Conservation Club:
June 24th was their 3rd Annual Free Fishing Day on Oak Island in Waterloo. 75 Kids attended the fishing day. All kids received their own poles and expert fishing instructions by the members. All clubs and businesses that donated to their day received a letter and picture of the day.
Great work guys.
Finger Lakes National Forest:
Fishing Poles need to be picked up and repaired. Barb Wells will pick them up when she heads that way.
New Business:
Finger Lakes National Forest:
Michael C. Liu – Director will be invited to a meeting to talk about the introduction of Snow Shoe Rabbits into the Forest. This has been an active subject brought to light by Mark White and the Finger Lakes Conservation Club. President John Sipos will send him a letter and see when he can attend.
Friends of NRA / Between the Lakes:
Between the Lakes FNRA banquet will be held on Thursday, October 19th, at the American Legion in Trumansburg. The American Legion is in Seneca County. There were some questions about it last year. Doors open at 5:30 pm Prime Rib dinner will be at 7:00 pm. Debi Lincoln brought the Sponsor Gun – Henry Low boy.
Underwriters list discussed. Motioned made to underwrite the Knife of the Year for $200.00. Motion carried.
Waterloo Rifle & Pistol:
Waterloo R & P sponsored a clinic for Women, put on by the NRA. 19 women signed up for the clinic. An article was written in the FL Times about the clinic.
Their club picked up a couple of shooter. Congratulations on a great clinic for women.
Seneca White Deer:
Gary Chave spoke about the petition campaign for Seneca White Deer. Petitions are being placed at area businesses throughout Seneca County and surrounding counties as well. Petitions are placed to see how many people are interested in the old Seneca Army Depot Activity and interest in seeing the White Deer. Seneca White Deer has finally secured tours in the depot. Tours will be October 21st & 22nd and October 28th & 29th 2006. Buses will be provided by Laid Law, Hazlet’s Winery is providing wine tasting and more. Go to their website: www.senecawhitedeer.org and you will be able to down load tour information. Pre-registration is required. Times are filling up quickly.
Membership:
President John Sipos would like to see how many we actually have. John appointed Art Hall to check into the membership status. We are always looking for new members. Remember you don’t have to be a member of a club to be a member of the Federation. We have individual memberships available also.
NYS Conservation Council:
Conservation Convention discussed. Resolutions will be included in this mailing. The BAM – Buck A Member – program has brought in over $12,000.00 to the council for operating costs since its inception. Thanks to all of the S.C. Federation clubs that have participated in this program. Survey and Registration form will be sent out to all clubs to make sure we have the right addresses and e-mails.
DEC Law Enforcement Officer – Bob Lucas gave a presentation. All new Durango’s will be provided for their officers. These new vehicles will have all the latest technologies. The DEC also have new ATV’s and they were essential in helping to capture Bucky Phillips.
The NYS Conservation Council is not a state agency. They are a private council that helps to update sportsmen, women and youth on all legislative gun bills, archery and muzzleloader. Conservation is their #1 concern and they fight to keep hunters and sportsmen aware of what is going on in the state. Would you like your own copy of NYS Conservation Council Grass Roots news? Check with your club or contact Gary Chave or myself for an application or internet www.nyscc@nyscc.com
Motion made to adjourn meeting. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Wells
Secretary,
Seneca County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc.
Upcoming Events:
South Seneca Sportsmen’s Club will hold a Hunter Safety Course on October 7th & 8th. Call the club for sign up date.
South Seneca, & DEC Youth Pheasant Hunt October 28th 12 to 15 yrs old. Contact Bob Jennings for more info.
Friends of NRA / Between the Lakes will hold their 7th Annual Banquet on Thursday October 19th at the Trumansburg American Legion.
Lodi Rod & Gun is having a 31 Gun Raffle. Tickets will drawn on numbers coinciding with the NY Lottery.
Next meeting will be at Rumseyville Sportsmen’s Club on October 17th at 7:30 pm. Food will be served at 6:45 pm.
Motions:
Secretary: 1st: Art Hall 2nd: Gary Chave Treasurer: 1st: Bill Ryan 2nd: Bill Dadson USS Alli: 1st: Bill Dadson 2nd: John Andrews
Adjourn: 1st: Mark White 2nd: Art Hall