Information & Meetings
LLHSA Club Meeting Minutes January 30, 2020
This meeting began with Dreamland pizzas/shared desserts social hour with President Grimm calling the meeting to order at 7 p.m. All officers present with 25 people in attendance including Kim Robbins, grandson of Red DuLong whom our trap range is named in honor of. Secretary and Treasurer 2019 Annual and January reports were read and approved.
Communications – John DePue, DNR Wildlife Biologist has not yet been able to speak at one of our meetings due to work commitments. Let Grimm know if you have suggestion for other speakers.
UP Sportsmens Alliance meeting in Iron Mountain on February 15th.
Emily Brink, local Girl Scout leader, requested the use of the Club grounds in August for their fun day. This was deemed acceptable if not interfering with Hunter Safety Field Day.
A Wisconsin realtor offered two lots for sale near the boat dock but $40,000 is too pricey.
Jeff Cummings sent an email inviting women to their August 7th-9th Ultimate Women’s Outdoor Weekend at Camp Bird in Crivitz, WI. Roosterraisers.com/uwow-event has more information.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding Father’s Day Flood repairs to the ATV/Snowmobile Trail 3 from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden. Strong pros and cons feelings expressed about this. It was
decided the Club will remain neutral and members can contact State Trails Coordinator Paul Yauk yaukp@michigan.gov with their personal thoughts.
Predator Hunt is February 21st – April 18th with February 20th deadline to enter.
Committees
Deer Feeding – Jim Hamlett thanked the members who helped unload the trailer on January 6th and Northland John Deere for their skid loader. We received about 880 bags of feed (22 tons). This was a cost
of about 60¢ per bag more than last year at $9.03 per bag or a total of $7,945.90. We have 12 registered feeders. Remaining distribution Saturday dates are Feb 1, 15, 29, Mar 14 and 28 at 10 a.m.
House – Hamlett has not plowed snow since December and no plans to do so as not many people have ventured into the Club grounds recently. Roofs are fine with the current snow load.
Hunter Ed – Machiela related there will be upcoming Instructor workshops as more are needed - see our Web site on how to become one.
Rifle Range – Bill Hodges turned in $100 in donations for usage.
Old Business
A two year term election was held for Vice President (Machiela), Treasurer (Michelle Saxton), Membership Recorder (Gregg Saxton) and Directors (Bylkas and Jim Hamlett) – all agreed to serve and Laura Hamlett cast a vote to lock in the appointed positions.
Mark Hughes – Will be coming home to Laurium soon after several hospital stays. Prayers are appreciated.
Crampton Land Survey – Their estimate is $3,740 to survey our 40 acres. Bill Hodges and Ken Smith volunteered to work on this to help save the Club money.
New Business
47th Fishing Derby, Sunday June 14th – Motion by Codere, second by Jim Hamlett that the Grand Prize will be $300 in Keweenaw Gift Certificates – motion passed. Machiela prepared raffle license
which was mailed out and Liquor License which Grimm will process and will be mailed out – motion by Machiela, second by Buzzo approving this – motion passed. A raffle discussion was held regarding
the lack of plentiful volunteers to sell and tear the tremendous amount of tickets. The St. Joseph youth are again requesting a $200 Club donation for them to attend their July Stubenville Conference in exchange for them helping at the Derby but have asked to also help in the kitchen, cleaning and other jobs. They are not desirous of only tearing the tickets for hours as in the past. Note was made several local non-profits have changed their ticket price from 10¢ to 25¢ with no repercussions. By doing this we then would have to purchase, sell and tear 60% less tickets thus freeing volunteers to help in other areas. Our customers complaint of the sellers running out of tickets would be eliminated and they would have the exact same odds of winning. Motion by Jill Hodges to change the ticket price to 25¢, Dave Saxton added for one year and then evaluate, second by McIntosh – motion passed. Consequently this will make the Derby less stressful for our members and volunteers. It was requested to get Vollwerth hot dogs which Ken Smith and Laura Hamlett will try to secure as a donation or reduced price. The past two years we had chainsaw carving and metal forging exhibits – please contact Laura Hamlett at 806.790.7798 with ideas for different displays. Demonstrators normally make donations to the Raffle in exchange for promoting their work.
Suggestions were made for a Roving Archery Range and a Turkey Shoot Fundraiser. Good ideas but coordinators/committees would be needed to make this happen.
50/50 – Codere won $25 for him and $25 for the Club.
Next meeting is February 27th at the “new” Bootjack Fire Hall. Dreamland pizza/drinks supplied with member dessert to share encouraged.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
This meeting began with Dreamland pizzas/shared desserts social hour with President Grimm calling the meeting to order at 7 p.m. All officers present with 25 people in attendance including Kim Robbins, grandson of Red DuLong whom our trap range is named in honor of. Secretary and Treasurer 2019 Annual and January reports were read and approved.
Communications – John DePue, DNR Wildlife Biologist has not yet been able to speak at one of our meetings due to work commitments. Let Grimm know if you have suggestion for other speakers.
UP Sportsmens Alliance meeting in Iron Mountain on February 15th.
Emily Brink, local Girl Scout leader, requested the use of the Club grounds in August for their fun day. This was deemed acceptable if not interfering with Hunter Safety Field Day.
A Wisconsin realtor offered two lots for sale near the boat dock but $40,000 is too pricey.
Jeff Cummings sent an email inviting women to their August 7th-9th Ultimate Women’s Outdoor Weekend at Camp Bird in Crivitz, WI. Roosterraisers.com/uwow-event has more information.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding Father’s Day Flood repairs to the ATV/Snowmobile Trail 3 from Dollar Bay to Lake Linden. Strong pros and cons feelings expressed about this. It was
decided the Club will remain neutral and members can contact State Trails Coordinator Paul Yauk yaukp@michigan.gov with their personal thoughts.
Predator Hunt is February 21st – April 18th with February 20th deadline to enter.
Committees
Deer Feeding – Jim Hamlett thanked the members who helped unload the trailer on January 6th and Northland John Deere for their skid loader. We received about 880 bags of feed (22 tons). This was a cost
of about 60¢ per bag more than last year at $9.03 per bag or a total of $7,945.90. We have 12 registered feeders. Remaining distribution Saturday dates are Feb 1, 15, 29, Mar 14 and 28 at 10 a.m.
House – Hamlett has not plowed snow since December and no plans to do so as not many people have ventured into the Club grounds recently. Roofs are fine with the current snow load.
Hunter Ed – Machiela related there will be upcoming Instructor workshops as more are needed - see our Web site on how to become one.
Rifle Range – Bill Hodges turned in $100 in donations for usage.
Old Business
A two year term election was held for Vice President (Machiela), Treasurer (Michelle Saxton), Membership Recorder (Gregg Saxton) and Directors (Bylkas and Jim Hamlett) – all agreed to serve and Laura Hamlett cast a vote to lock in the appointed positions.
Mark Hughes – Will be coming home to Laurium soon after several hospital stays. Prayers are appreciated.
Crampton Land Survey – Their estimate is $3,740 to survey our 40 acres. Bill Hodges and Ken Smith volunteered to work on this to help save the Club money.
New Business
47th Fishing Derby, Sunday June 14th – Motion by Codere, second by Jim Hamlett that the Grand Prize will be $300 in Keweenaw Gift Certificates – motion passed. Machiela prepared raffle license
which was mailed out and Liquor License which Grimm will process and will be mailed out – motion by Machiela, second by Buzzo approving this – motion passed. A raffle discussion was held regarding
the lack of plentiful volunteers to sell and tear the tremendous amount of tickets. The St. Joseph youth are again requesting a $200 Club donation for them to attend their July Stubenville Conference in exchange for them helping at the Derby but have asked to also help in the kitchen, cleaning and other jobs. They are not desirous of only tearing the tickets for hours as in the past. Note was made several local non-profits have changed their ticket price from 10¢ to 25¢ with no repercussions. By doing this we then would have to purchase, sell and tear 60% less tickets thus freeing volunteers to help in other areas. Our customers complaint of the sellers running out of tickets would be eliminated and they would have the exact same odds of winning. Motion by Jill Hodges to change the ticket price to 25¢, Dave Saxton added for one year and then evaluate, second by McIntosh – motion passed. Consequently this will make the Derby less stressful for our members and volunteers. It was requested to get Vollwerth hot dogs which Ken Smith and Laura Hamlett will try to secure as a donation or reduced price. The past two years we had chainsaw carving and metal forging exhibits – please contact Laura Hamlett at 806.790.7798 with ideas for different displays. Demonstrators normally make donations to the Raffle in exchange for promoting their work.
Suggestions were made for a Roving Archery Range and a Turkey Shoot Fundraiser. Good ideas but coordinators/committees would be needed to make this happen.
50/50 – Codere won $25 for him and $25 for the Club.
Next meeting is February 27th at the “new” Bootjack Fire Hall. Dreamland pizza/drinks supplied with member dessert to share encouraged.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
UWOW Event (Ultimate Women’s Outdoor Workshop)
We are hosting an all women's outdoor workshop weekend and it is shaping up to be quite an event and there is lots of "buzz" from people.
We are going to launch all of our marketing this week.
Would you be willing to pass this info along to your contacts? We sure would appreciate that!
The link to the web page is www.roosterraisers.com/uwow-event if you want to share it with anyone. Email if you have any questions.
Have a great week!
Respectively,
Jeff Cummings
Owner/Guide
Rooster Raisers
Mineral Point, WI 53565
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-413-2463
We are hosting an all women's outdoor workshop weekend and it is shaping up to be quite an event and there is lots of "buzz" from people.
We are going to launch all of our marketing this week.
Would you be willing to pass this info along to your contacts? We sure would appreciate that!
The link to the web page is www.roosterraisers.com/uwow-event if you want to share it with anyone. Email if you have any questions.
Have a great week!
Respectively,
Jeff Cummings
Owner/Guide
Rooster Raisers
Mineral Point, WI 53565
Green Bay, WI 54301
920-413-2463
There is a proposal in Houghton and Keweenaw counties to pass a Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution in each county. There will be separate meetings for Houghton County and Keweenaw County residents.
The meeting dates are:
Houghton County Commission Meeting — February 11th, 5 pm
Location: Houghton County Courthouse - 5th Floor Conference Room
Keweenaw County Commission Meeting — February 19th, 6:30 pm
Location: Keweenaw County Courthouse
Please see the attached fliers for details.
The meeting dates are:
Houghton County Commission Meeting — February 11th, 5 pm
Location: Houghton County Courthouse - 5th Floor Conference Room
Keweenaw County Commission Meeting — February 19th, 6:30 pm
Location: Keweenaw County Courthouse
Please see the attached fliers for details.
| houghton_county_2a_sanctuary_resolution.pdf |
| flier_for_houghton_county_board_meeting.pdf |