Black Forest Conservation Association

Minutes of December 2, 2005 Club Meeting

On December 2^nd, 2005, the December monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 8:02 PM. President Kathy Sallade read the minutes in the absence of the Sec. Approved as read.

Correspondences: Usual correspondence, voted to pay membership in United Bow Hunters.

Treasurer’s Report: The bills were read and approved with a balance of $7694.86. There was some discussion of the electric bill.

Membership: No Report.

Old business: No outside projects were completed and there was no discussion of any of them at this meeting.

• Purchase of subscriptions to the Pennsylvania Game News for the 2 Coudersport school libraries, if they are not receiving it.  The Game Commission recently stopped providing the Game News to schools as a budget-cutting measure: Wondered if Game News subscriptions were needed.
• $1,000 CD: CD has been rolled over.
• There is a calendar book, “Date Log 2006”, in the clubhouse for the committees to write their scheduled events in.  Get them in early so next year’s calendar can be published.
• Staining of the clubhouse: Stain donated by Joe Shandlay is in the basement.
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle:
• Replacement of the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner. 

• Pavilion. 
• Logging – junk trees to be harvested this fall. 
• Eagle Project Update.  – Construction of the new trail has begun and will be continued after all of the major hunting seasons have concluded.

 New business:

• Web Host: Larry is looking at a new one - he is to decide.
• Paul knows of 5 sporting clays traps we can purchase for $800.  Voted to do so.

Results of Election of Officers for 2006 held on December 2^nd, 2005:

Kathy Sallade               President                                 
Bob Rees                     Vice President                         
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                 
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.    

Results of Election of Trustee, term to expire at the end of 2010:

Bill Sallade was re-elected.

Attendees: Kathy Sallade, Jim Berger, Ron Vought, Bob Elliott, Steven Forney, Ben Forney, Bryan Forney, Paul Lilja, Bill Sallade.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM, respectfully submitted by Jim Berger.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008
Bob Elliott                    2009
Bill Sallade                   2010

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade                President                                 Morton Weakland        Trap
Bob Rees                      Vice President                         Ron Vought                  Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Bryan Forney               Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: 4 midsections are needed.  The March shoot is postponed.  Targets will be put    out around March 31.

Rifle: Brian Forney has access to target backing board.

Silhouette:  No Report.

Trap:  No Report.

Muzzleloader: No Report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  No Report.

Conservation school:  No Report.

Gun show: Fliers will be printed in Jan.  Have rifle for raffle, will get knife.

House: Rented New Years day.  Need faucet washer.

Events: No Report.

Federation: Paul submitted two names for Conservation District membership.

 Minutes of November 4, 2005 Club Meeting

On November 4^th, 2005, the November monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 8:00 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and approved.

Correspondences: On Target, Chestnut Foundation Newsletter, Upper Allegheny Watershed Association meeting announcement, Potter County Anglers raffle ticket information, Potter County Commissioners request for nominations for Potter County Conservation District, Botsford Surveying of Indiana, PA notification of surveying for Natural Gas well(s) on club property. (No one has noticed any evidence of survey work being completed yet.)

Treasurer’s Report: The bills were read and approved with a balance of $7,846.29.

Membership: No Report.

Old business: No outside projects were completed and there was no discussion of any of them at this meeting.

• Staining of the clubhouse:
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle:
• Replacement of the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner. 

• Pavilion. 
• Logging – junk trees to be harvested this fall. 
• Eagle Project Update.  – The Eagle Project to build ~˝ mile of new archery trail and widen another ˝ mile of trail for hauling targets in and out with pickups, and building 10 bale boxes was approved by the local Boy Scout Council.

  New business:

• Kathy and Bill Sallade donated an 8x10 canvas wall tent for the Conservation School.  A new platform will need built for it.
• The club’s $1,000 CD matures on Nov. 8^th.  It is planned to roll it over to a CD with a higher interest rate and have the accrued interest rolled over into it, rather than receiving a small check twice a year.
• Motion made and carried to purchase a 4-month calendar raffle from the Potter County Anglers at a cost of $15.00.
• Motion made and carried to purchase subscriptions to the Pennsylvania Game News for the 2 Coudersport school libraries, if they are not receiving it.  The Game Commission recently stopped providing the Game News to schools as a budget-cutting measure.
• There is a calendar book, “Date Log 2006”, in the clubhouse for the committees to write their scheduled events in.  Get them in early so next year’s calendar can be published.
• Joe Shandlay donated clear stain for the clubhouse.  It is in the basement.

Nomination of Officers for 2006, elections to be held at the Club meeting on December 2^nd, 2005:

Kathy Sallade                President                                 
Bob Rees                      Vice President                         
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                 
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.    

Nomination of Trustee (Bill Sallade’s term is ending), Term to expire at the end of 2010:

Bill Sallade was nominated for re-election.

Attendees: Larry E. Lukehart, Sr., Max Gaberseck, Robert Elliott, Terry Gerner, Joe Shandlay, Karen Nagengast, Bill Sallade, Kathy Sallade, Paul Lilja and Jim Berger.

Meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM, respectfully submitted by Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008
Bob Elliott                    2009

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade               President                                  Morton Weakland        Trap
Bob Rees                     Vice President                          Ron Vought                  Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Vacant                         Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: The tear-down of the archery course has been moved up to November 13^th.  Jim Berger will be supplying the ATV to haul the target trailer.

Rifle: Bill placed the new notebook for signing in and out of the range in the rifle house.

Silhouette:  No Report.

Trap:  Turned in $75. Sunday trap shoots are to be scheduled through the winter.  Larry will email the club distribution list when the dates are set.

Muzzleloader: No Report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  No Report.

Conservation school:  No Report.

Gun show: $4,996 taken in; expenses: $1,801.16 with a profit of $3,195 ($3,288 after putting the cost of the gun for the raffle back in).  The gun raffle winner took $300 instead of the gun.  Attendance calculated at 632.

House: Boy Scout Troop 536 is expected to be using the grounds/house November 12-13 to begin work on the Eagle Project. 

Events: 5 youth attended the Youth Trap Shoot, with 2 youth being new to the event.  Adults were permitted to shoot after the youth finished due to the low turnout.

Federation: “Next Generation” sign-up promotion: $10 for youth.  Sign up 10 and get $25 off of club membership.  Discussion revolved around possibly providing this opportunity to the attendees of the Conservation School.

The PFSC sent a letter listing actions and accomplishments for the year.

They requested we sign on to a letter supporting DEP’s rule-making ability in regard to mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.  Motion made and carried to have the Secretary write a letter supporting this.

 Minutes of September 30, 2005 October Club Meeting

On September 30, 2005, the October monthly meeting was called to order at the Roulette Fire Hall at 8:01 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and approved with corrections to attendance.

Correspondences: Bob Clark is running for Game Commissioner, P.C. Concerned Sportsman invitation to a banquet tomorrow at 6:00.  2005 Election ballot from the Chestnut Foundation.

Treasurer’s Report: The bills were read and approved with a balance of $5,711.46.

Membership: 46 Life members, 9 Complementary, 86 paid for 2005 making total membership 141.

Old business:

• Staining of the clubhouse: Weather didn’t cooperate.
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle: Not completed.

• Replacement of the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner.  Not completed.
• Pavilion.  Still working on the design.  Need a committee.
• Logging – junk trees to be harvested this fall. 
• Eagle Project Update.  – Working on approval.
• Food Plot.  Planted and Green.

 New business:

• There was no new business.

Attendees: Larry E. Lukehart, Sr., Max Gaberseck, Bob Rees, Mark Rees, Bob Elliott, Don Cook, Karen Nagengast, Cindy Gaberseck, Bill Sallade, Kathy Sallade, Paul Lilja and Jim Berger.

Meeting adjourned at 9:19 PM, respectfully submitted by Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008
Bob Elliott                    2009
 

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade               President                                  Morton Weakland       Trap
Bob Rees                     Vice President                          Ron Vought                 Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Vacant                         Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: 7 attended the last scheduled shoot.  Targets will be left out until Nov 19^th.  Will do inventory and recommend vital replacement at December meeting.  Need a 4-wheeler Nov 19^th to haul the target trailer around.  When the leaves drop, the targets close to the road that can be seen will be brought in.

Rifle: Kathy and Bill purchased the notebook for logging in and out of the range.

Silhouette:  None scheduled.

Trap:  Turned in $250. Bill offered shotgun for the Youth Trap Shoot to be held Sunday.  Club will donate shells to those needing them.  Club authorized purchase of a case of 20 gauge shells from Potter County Outfitters to be on hand for the shoot.

Muzzleloader: No Report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  No Report.

Conservation school:  Estimated cost at $2,473.46.  $2,850 was taken in.  This leaves us just $118.46 short after factoring in Conservation Leadership School sponsorship.

Gun show: John: and Bob helping on Sat, Max and Bob Elliot Sunday.

House: Rented Oct 21-23, ranges will be posted as closed (youth doe hunt).

Events: Marksman’s Challenge turned in $140.00.

Federation: Highlights of a good and lengthy report: 345 PFSC Member Clubs, 99,578 total members.  Pheasant stocking is to be cut by 50% due to Game Commission funding.  SB397 needs support to prevent frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers.  Live fire at Hunter Education Course – PFSC says to use the NRA for insurance.

Minutes of September 2, 2005 Club Meeting

On September 2, 2005, the monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 8:02 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and approved.

Correspondences: Thank-you from Penn State and Joe Bartholomew for sponsoring him to Conservation Leadership School.  Tax bill of 1,268.88.  On Target magazine.

Treasurer’s Report: Some of the expenses included: Conservation School T-shirts: $273, Gas $23.04, Convention $50, $1,143.76 for last year’s van bill and $600 deposit for this year – we will owe ~ $200, Gas $40.36.  Deposits included $950, $950, Archery $301, Membership: $75  Balance $5,505.04.

Membership: Nothing to report.

Old business:

• Staining of the clubhouse: Tentative date set for September 17^th, weather dependent.  Bill Sallade can attend..
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle: Paul has a trencher that can go down about 8”.
• Attractive fencing for around key areas of the property, such as around the Rifle and Trap ranges.   No discussion.
• Replacement of the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner:   No discussion.
• Pavilion: No discussion

• Logging – junk trees this fall.  No discussion.
• Eagle Project Update.  No report.
• Food Plot.  Game Commission plowed the field and are to plant it next week. They are planting Winter Wheat and Biologic Perennial Clover that was donated by Jeff Carts.

  New business:

• There was no new business.

Attendees: Bill Sallade, Kathy Sallade, Paul Lilja, Larry Lukehart, Sr, Max Gaberseck, Joe Shandlay, Terry Gerner.

Meeting adjourned at 9:11 PM, respectfully submitted by Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008
Bob Elliott                    2009

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade               President                                  Morton Weakland     Trap
Bob Rees                     Vice President                          Ron Vought               Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Rich Cochran            Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                     Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: Discussed leaving the course up until rifle season.  Consensus is to do so.

Rifle: Need a new notebook in the Rifle House for sign-ins.  Kathy and Bill will get one this weekend.

Silhouette:  Nothing to report.

Trap:  3 cases of clays were donated to the Youth Field Day.  Larry is planning a Youth Trap Shoot on Sunday, Oct 2 from 2:00-4:00.  This will provide them an opportunity to practice their shotgun shooting before the Youth Pheasant Hunt the following weekend.

Muzzleloader: No Report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  No Report.

Conservation school:  16 kids attended, one had to leave due to illness and another due to a death in the family.  There was a tie for Camper of the Week: John Shawl from Snowshoe and Dabby Davis from Renovo.  Jordan Nolan from Shinglehouse earned the Bear Paw.  The kids were well-behaved and courteous.  Income: $2850, Expenses so far: 2842.  The Costas bill hasn’t been received yet and need money to reimburse gas expenses.  $495 is needed for Conservation Leadership School.  We have been asked to nominate 1 or 2 kids to the Governor’s Youth Outdoors.

Gun show: All tables are sold out!  The October meeting will be held September 30^th at the Rouellette Fire Hall.

House: Rented Oct 20-21. The new vacuum cleaner has quit running twice.  The old vacuum cleaner was repaired and we can have it back for $300-350.  Motion made and carried to let it go at that price.  The consensus is that we can get another at Walmart cheaper, if necessary.

Events: Next event is Marksman’s Challenge at 8:00 on September 10^th.

Federation: Paul plans to attend the fall convention September 16-18 in Harrisburg. 

Minutes of July 15, 2005 Club Meeting

On July 15, 2005, the monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 8:35 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and approved.

Correspondences: Allegheny Watershed announced June meeting. Thank-you received from the Chestnut Tree Foundation.

Treasurer’s Report: 10 tons of lime for the shooting area cost $500.85.  $835 spent on 2 skids of clay targets.  Balance $8,372.11.

Membership: Nothing to report.

Old business:

• Staining of the clubhouse: Tentative date set for September 17^th, weather dependent.  Humidity needs to drop.
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle: No discussion.

• Attractive fencing for around key areas of the property, such as around the Rifle and Trap ranges.  
• Replacement of the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner.  Rich Cochran, Rifle Chairman, will organize its installation in the spring:  
• Pavilion.  We’re looking at doing this project in stages.  Currently working on selecting a design.  The next step will be to pour the pad.
• Logging.  Due to the limited number of seedlings present in the area to be logged, this will be likely completed in two stages.  Paul will work to have the junk trees harvested this fall with the harvest of the good trees to follow in the next year or so.  Harvesting the junk trees will open up the forest floor and hopefully allow seedlings to germinate and take off.
• Eagle Project Update.  Luke has begun putting together the proposal for approval by BSA.  He will get together with Paul after conservation school to map out the new trail.  The trail will be wide enough for a pickup, which will eliminate the need for additional equipment to put out the targets.
• Venture Crew.  The paperwork has been completed for the BSA Venture Crew and will be submitted to Council this Sunday when the District Executive is in Coudersport for an Eagle Scout Double-ceremony (Grant Gerner and Aaron Chisolm).
• Food Plot.  Paul is contacting someone to mow the field following Conservation School to make plowing for the food plot easier.  The GC will put in a food plot in mid to late August for us.

  New business:

• There was no new business.

Attendees: Karen Nagengast, Bill Sallade, Terry Gerner, Jim Berger, Bryan Forney, Kathy Sallade, Mary Lilja, Paul Lilja, Larry Lukehart, Sr, and Larry Lukehart, Jr. (Luke).

Meeting adjourned at 9:31 PM, respectfully submitted by Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008
Bob Elliott                    2009

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade                President                                  Morton Weakland        Trap
Bob Rees                      Vice President                          Ron Vought                  Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Rich Cochran               Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: No Report

Rifle: No Report

Silhouette:  Nothing has been scheduled.  Contact Kathy if you would like to set something up.

Trap:  Turned in $100. Two skids of clay birds are being picked up this weekend by Pat Nelson.  Last shoot saw 12 shooters with 3 onlookers that we’re checking out what trap shooting is about.  Kathy received a call from someone requesting to know the dates as the web site shows every OTHER Tuesday.  Larry will update the Trap page to match the calendar.

Muzzleloader: No Report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  The class went well.  There was one failure for unknown reasons as all of the kids appeared to be paying attention throughout the course and a review was held just prior to the test.

Conservation school:  Tents up, cots in, and vans ordered.  13-15 youth have signed up with 3 to come.  This year marks the 25^th Anniversary of the school and special T-shirts were purchased for it.

Gun show: Jim has the labels and everything’s been printed out and to be mailed before August 5^th.

House: 10 new tables have been received.

Events: Next event is Marksman’s Challenge on September 10^th.

Federation: The fall convention has been set for September 16-18 in Harrisburg, hosted by the state.  The Federation would like a $25-50 donation from each county.  Motion made and carried to donate $50.  The North Central Division President passed away this week.

Minutes of June 03, 2005 Club Meeting

On June 3, 2005, the monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 8:11 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and approved.

Correspondences: UBPA Sponsorship thank-you & plate received for the plaque. Received the Journal of Chestnut Foundation, PA Federation of Sportsmen Clubs.  There’s a meeting on Wednesday to discuss WCOs prosecuting trespassing on private property.

Treasurer’s Report: The bills were read and approved with a balance of $9,707.80

Membership: 132, 47 Life, 10 Complimentary, 75 annual and 6 new members in the last few months.

Old business:

• Small Games of Chance:  Is not going to be pursued.  We’re licensed for 3 and are only using 2 of those 3.
• Staining of the clubhouse: a date needs to be set.  Everyone is very busy in the short term.
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle: Same as staining.

• Attractive fencing for around key areas of the property, such as around the Rifle and Trap ranges.  Limited discussion at this meeting.
• Replacement of the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner.  Rich Cochran, Rifle Chairman, will organize its installation in the spring:  No update available.
• Pavilion. 

  New business:

• A new Boy Scout group, Venture Crew 532, is seeking a sponsor.  Their focus will be trail maintenance in the Susquehanna State Forest and Search and Rescue.  The requirements of being a sponsor are to provide a safe place to meet and leadership (Gary Buchanan and Thankful Batterson are the leaders), Larry Lukehart, Sr. volunteered to be the Charted Organization Representative for the Crew (liaison between the Crew and the club).  The cost of the charter is $20.  Motion made to sponsor Venture Crew 532 and approved.
• Eagle Scout project.  Larry Lukehart, Jr. would like to take on the building of bale boxes and the establishment of a new Archery course trial as his Eagle project.  The requirements of an Eagle project are that it must benefit the community (other than Scouts) and not be used for commercial purposes.  He must provide leadership in completing the project.  Motion made and approved.  Luke is to write up project and meet with key members of the club to map out the course and build info for the bale boxes.
• Next meeting will be July 15^th at 5:30 to setup for Conservation School.
• The Archery course will be closed during Conservation School.

 Attendees: Larry Lukehart, Luke Lukehart, Paul Lilja, Jim Berger, Kathy Sallade, Bill Sallade, Jim Thomas, Bob Rees

Meeting adjourned at 9:46 PM, respectfully submitted by Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008
Bob Elliott                    2009

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade                President                                  Morton Weakland        Trap
Bob Rees                      Vice President                          Ron Vought                  Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Rich Cochran               Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: Made $150 from PATHA, $90 from 3D shoot.  The course is bringing in $20-25 a week.  The committee would like to advertise a September shoot.  Motion made and carried to permit a new group to hold a competition shoot provided one of the participants is a member.

Rifle: The combination has been changed.

Silhouette:  Not set up.

Trap: Tuesday is the first shoot.  Shoots will be every Tuesday starting at 6:00 pm.

Muzzleloader: No Report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  Begins June 4.  Set up complete and they’re ready to go.

Conservation school: 5 kids registered, we need 18 to break even.  There are more expected, they just haven’t sent in their registration yet.  The school is open to 13-15 year-olds.

Gun show: Nothing to report

House: The holding tank was pumped out.

Events: No report.

Federation: A lengthy discussion was held on the various resolutions with the club opposed to most of them.

Minutes of May 01, 2005 Club Meeting

On May 1, 2005, the monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 08:05 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and approved.

Correspondence: Invitation to Forest Service Honor Day, May 3^rd; Upper Allegheny Watershed Association meeting April 18^th – 20K DEP Growing Greener Grant received by UAWA.  BFCA received our UAWA membership card; Fish & Boat Commission wants us to vote for the Growing Greener II bond; the Chestnut Foundation needs more money, club approved $150 donation, they now have a 15/16 American Chestnut and 1/16 Chinese Chestnut tree and expect to have 60,000 seedlings this year.

Treasurer’s Report: The bills were read and approved with a balance of $9,803.13.

Membership: No Report.

Old business (all pending business has been moved forward for discussion at the June 1, 2005 meeting:

• Small Games of Chance: wasn’t brought up at this meeting.
• Staining of the clubhouse.  Short discussion - temperature needs to be in the 60s to stain the clubhouse.
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle.

• Attractive fencing for around key areas of the property, such as around the Rifle and Trap ranges.  No discussion this meeting.
• Replacement of the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner.  Rich Cochran, Rifle Chairman, will organize its installation in the spring.  No discussion this meeting.

 New business:

• The Game Commission is seeking donations for fertilizer. Motion made and carried to donate $200 toward fertilizer.  Also discussed PGC putting in a food plot for us, as they said they would last year.
• Pavilion.  Discussed the building of the pavilion.  Bill and/or Paul will get estimates.
• Boy Scouts Friends of Scouting (FOS) donation requested.  Motion made and carried to donate $250 to the Allegheny Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America based on their need to replace funding lost from the United Way and the conservation work the Boy Scouts do.

 Attendees: Bill Sallade, Bob Elliott, Paul Lilja, Harry, Jim Berger, Larry Lukehart, Bob Rees, Melissa Lukehart, Luke & Kayla Lukehart.

Meeting adjourned at 09:25 PM, respectfully submitted by Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008
Bob Elliott                    2009

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

President                       Kathy Sallade                          Morton Weakland        Trap
Vice President               Bob Rees                                 Ron Vought                 Archery
Treasurer:                      Paul Lilja                                  Rich Cochran               Rifle
Secretary:                      Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: Shoot – Target set-up on Wednesday 5/11 at 10:00.  First shoot will be on May 15^th.  Bill Daisley of Port Allegany left a message with Bill S. about setting up club competitions (642-9155).

Rifle: No report.

Silhouette: Nothing to report.

Trap: 8 boxes of clays left over from last year which should get us through the first shoot.  Will try to contact the Bradford gun club to see if we can buy a pallet from them again and what the cost will be.  The Boy Scouts will shoot some this year to earn the Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge.  Potential for a youth night shoot to reduce the intimidation they feel from shooting with experienced adult shooters.

Muzzleloader: No report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  Nothing to report. – June 4-5

Conservation school: Nothing to report.

Gun show: Over 740 people came in the first day.  Grossed $6,801, minus $994 for the Fire Hall and other amounts for advertising.  The church parking lot was reserved for the fall show by Bob Rees.  The gun raffle grossed $1,327

House: New vacuum cleaner has been received at a cost of ~$100.00.  The butternut for the basement is downstairs, ready to be hung.

Events: No Report

Federation: The following license increases are being proposed: General from $19 - $29, Muzzleloader $10-15, Anterless $6 (non-refundable), Bear $15-25, Migratory Bird $3-10, Pheasant $10, Turkey $5.

Minutes of April 01, 2005 Club Meeting

The April meeting of the BFCA was held in the Roulette Firehall April 1 at 8:00 PM. 17 members present

Attending: J. Berger, T. Gemer, M Rees, B. Rees, B. Elliott, D. Cook, T. Korb, J Boraten, M. Weakland, M. Gaberseck, C. Gaberseck, K. Nagengast, B. Fomey, S. Gemer, B. Sallade, K. Sallade, P. Lilja.

Minutes of March 04, 2005 Club Meeting

On March 4, 2005, the monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 08:10 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and approved.

Correspondences: On Target, Potter Anglers raffle.

Treasurer’s Report: The bills were read and approved with a balance of $5,961.23.

Membership: 61 members have renewed their 2005 membership, 30 are outstanding.

Old business:

• NRA GRANT: Discussion was held on the NRA meeting.
• Small Games of Chance: Kathy forgot to check.

Old business on hold for better weather (spring):

• Staining of the clubhouse will remain in old business until the spring.  Temperature needs to be in the 60s to stain the clubhouse.
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle.

• Discussed attractive fencing for around key areas of the property, such as around the Rifle and Trap ranges.
• Motion made and carried to replace the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner.  Rich Cochran, Rifle Chairman, will organize its installation in the spring.

 New business:

• Potter County Anglers: $5.00 membership and $5:00 raffle were both approved.

Attendees: John Boraten, Jr, Ken Klahr, Max Gaberseck, Jim Berger, Terry Gerner, Bill & Kathy Sallade, Mark Nell, Bob Elliott, Bob Rees, Bryan Forney, Ron Vought, David Erway, Paul Lilja, Todd Korb

Meeting adjourned at 09:05 PM, respectfully submitted by John Boraten, Jr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008
Bob Elliott                    2009

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade                President                                  Morton Weakland        Trap
Bob Rees                      Vice President                          Ron Vought                  Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Rich Cochran               Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: PATHA Shoot – Target set-up next Saturday, 3/12 at 10:00.

Rifle: Nothing to report.

Silhouette: Nothing to report.

Trap: Nothing to report.

Muzzleloader: No report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  Nothing to report.

Conservation school: Nothing to report.

Gun show: April 1, 2005 meeting at the Rouellette Firehall.  Bill expects to be sold out.  Window cards and Raffle tickets are available.  Remington 12 guage over/under with choke tubes is the top prize of the raffle.

House: Nothing to report.

Events:

• BB Gun shoot: Went very well with approximately 9 youth attending, including 2 Boy Scouts working on their Rifle Merit Badge.

Federation: Paul will be going to the convention this weekend 3/11-13.  Key discussion will be on deer management.

 Minutes of February 04, 2005 Club Meeting

On February 4, 2005, the February monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 08:09 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were read and approved.

Correspondences: 2^nd Annual FITA Tournament is being held in Gettysburg. The Upper Allegheny Watershed Association received a 20,000 Growing Greener grant and we are looking for representatives to attend their meetings.  Meeting dates are 20 June, 15 August, and 17 October; call 274-8411 for details.  The club approved the renewal of our membership in the association at a cost of $25.00.

Treasurer’s Report: The bills were read and approved with a balance of $6,274.89.

Membership: Some memberships were returned as undeliverable, Jim asked for help in locating some of these members.

Old business:

• NRA GRANT: Tom Baldridge of the NRA will arrive between 12:00-12:30. Any grant applications need to focus on youth.

Old business on hold for better weather (spring):

• Staining of the clubhouse will remain in old business until the spring.  Temperature needs to be in the 60s to stain the clubhouse.
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle.

• Discussed attractive fencing for around key areas of the property, such as around the Rifle and Trap ranges.
• Motion made and carried to replace the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner.  Rich Cochran, Rifle Chairman, will organize its installation in the spring.

 New business:

• Website: Motion made and carried to renew our website, www.pottercountybfca.com when the bill comes in.
• Small games of chance license was discussed. Our license allows us to have 3 small games of chance a year not to go over a set amount.  Kathy Sallade is going to research further on the exact amount its good for and see what the cost would be to upgrade.

Attendees: Bill & Kathy Sallade, Paul Lilja, Todd Korb, Larry E. Lukehart, Sr., Rich Cochran, Tom Strawderman and Bryan Forney

Meeting adjourned at 09:27 PM, respectfully submitted by Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bob Elliott                    2004
Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade                President                                  Morton Weakland        Trap
Bob Rees                      Vice President                          Ron Vought                  Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Rich Cochran               Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: The five targets were received from Potter County Outdoors.  The PATHA shoot is scheduled for March 18-20.  A vehicle is needed on March 12 to set out targets on the course.  If there’s snow, Bob Rees will plow the trail with his 4-wheeler.  Potter County Outfitters thanked the club for doing business with them.  The Archery Committee may need to purchase some lumber for bases for the new targets.

Rifle: Nothing to report.

Silhouette: Nothing to report.

Trap: Nothing to report.

Muzzleloader: No report.

Hunter/Trapper education:  Scheduled for June 4^th and 5^th.

Conservation school: Nothing to report.

Gun show: Flyers are going out next week.

House: Annual Party on 2/19/05.

Events:

• BB Gun shoot: Scheduled for February 12^th & 19^th at 1:00. 

Federation: The Membership Certificate was received.  Affiliate membership is $10.00 for BFCA members and includes the newsletter.  “Archery in Schools” program information was included in the last newsletter.  The Spring Convention is on March 11.  Gun Raffle tickets are due at the March meeting.

 Minutes of January 07, 2005 Club Meeting

On January 7, 2005, the January monthly meeting was called to order at the clubhouse at 08:04 PM. The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were not available.

Election Results: Kathy reported the results of the election were that last year’s officers were retained.  John Boraten respectfully declined nomination and election to Secretary and a special election was held with Larry E. Lukehart, Sr. being elected to the office.

Correspondences: Mark Fair called Paul Lilja to donate 1,000 rounds of .22 cal. ammunition to be used for kid events.  Consensus is that we will accept them with that stipulation.  No other action taken.

Treasurer’s Report: The bills were read and approved with a balance of $7,095.12. Paul is still waiting on the bill for the Conservation School van rental.  Notable expenditures were the purchase of 5 3D targets for Archery for a little over $1,000 and $500+ dollars for the spraying of the acreage to be forested in 2006.

Membership: No report.

Old business:

• The plaques approved at the November meeting were received.  One dedicates the Rifle House to the memory of Hank Nagengast, the other plaque is for memorializing deceased members who have contributed to the success of the club and will be displayed in the clubhouse.
• NRA GRANT: Tom Baldridge of the NRA would like to meet with the club members on Saturday, February 5^th to discuss the grant and help us identify what other opportunities we may have, such as .22 rifles for youth training.  It’s a four-hour trip for him and he’d like to see the grounds.  Todd Korb will follow up with the time of the meeting.
• Staining of the clubhouse will remain in old business until the spring.  Temperature needs to be in the 60s to stain the clubhouse.
• Running of electric to the shed for 2 lights and one receptacle: no discussion.
• Club owned outside light: no discussion.

 New business:

• Annual Party: The date for the annual club party was set for February 19^th beginning at 6:00 p.m.  There will be a nominal charge for the purchase of refreshments.  Contact Kathy Sallade for details.
• A motion was made and carried to continue our sponsorship of the United Bowhunters of Pennsylvania at the cost of $100.
• Discussed attractive fencing for around key areas of the property, such as around the Rifle and Trap ranges.
• Motion made and carried to replace the wire fencing from the rifle house toward the backstop with approximately 200’ of chain-link fence donated by Terry Gerner.  Rich Cochran, Rifle Chairman, will organize it’s installation in the spring.

Attendees: Bill & Kathy Sallade, Paul Lilja, Todd Korb, Larry E. Lukehart, Sr., Melissa Lukehart, John Boraten, Rich Cochran, Morton Weakland, Sarah Weakland Ron Vought and Bryan Forney

Meeting adjourned at 09:19 PM, respectfully submitted by Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.

Trustees                      Term expiration

Bob Elliott                    2004
Bill Sallade                   2005
Jim Berger                    2006
Dan Cowburn               2007
Robert Currin               2008

Officers                                                                        Committee Chairs

Kathy Sallade               President                                  Morton Weakland        Trap
                                    Vice President                          Ron Vought                  Archery
Treasurer:                     Paul Lilja                                  Rich Cochran               Rifle
Secretary:                     Larry E. Lukehart, Sr.               Jeff Gill                        Muzzleloader

Committee Reports

Archery: Five targets were purchased from Potter County Outdoors.  Targets purchased are a Big Horn Sheep, Cheetah, Russian Boar, Climbing Bear and a Beaver.  Two major archery shoots have been scheduled for this year, May 15^th and September 25^th.  The PATHA shoot is scheduled for March 18-20.

Rifle: Rich will hang up the dedication plaque and clean the trash out of the rifle house tomorrow.

Silhouette: Bill and Kathy will schedule the silhouette shoots when the other events have been scheduled.  They expect to have one shoot a month.

Trap: The Trap Committee turned in $100.00 and set their weekly shoot calendar for every Tuesday beginning June 7^th and ending September 27^th.  Weekend shoots will be scheduled at a later date.

Muzzleloader: Mort will get the shoot dates from Jeff Gill and see that Jim Berger receives them.

Hunter/Trapper education: Tentatively scheduled for June 4^th and 5^th.

Conservation school: Paul is still waiting on the van rental bill.  This year’s Conservation School will run from July 29^th – August 6^th.

Gun show: The pre-folded mailers and window cards are ready and will be mailed by February 1^st.  The spring gun show is April 2^nd and 3^rd and the fall show will be October 1^st and 2^nd.  It is expected that the Remington 700 Classic in .308 will be the top prize for the spring show’s raffle.

House: Rented all next week.  Terry donated a TV to the club.  Todd will remove the old TV for disposal.

Events:

• BB Gun shoot: Scheduled for February 12^th & 19^th.  Scores from both shoots will count.  Should someone not be able to attend both shoots, every effort will be made to allow both shoots to be completed on the day they can attend.  Larry will “advertise” with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.  BB Gun shoots are for children aged 8 and older and is open to the public at no cost.
• Marksman’s Challenge:  The date has been set for the first weekend after Labor Day, September 10^th and 11^th.

Federation: The club came to a consensus on the various resolutions presented, notably against 3pt Antler restrictions in the 4pt area and splitting the spring Gobbler season in north/south areas of the state.  The club needs an alternate delegate to the Federation.  John Boraten will discuss this with Paul Lilja after the meeting.