LL-HSA Monthly Meeting 8-31-2023
Meeting was preceded by a well-attended potluck meal. Meeting was called to order at 8pm by President Dave Saxton, along with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for Bob Olli, a recently deceased member.
33 members were present (for the meal and meeting), including all officers except Bob Buzzo. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. We have 247 paid members.
New members Hans, Garrett & Blaire Impola were introduced.
The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus thanked the Club for the use of the Clubhouse grounds August 12th for their 20th annual Fishing Tournament.
House report: Jim Hamlett purchased a new fan to replace the broken one in the rear of the Clubhouse. He has some other repairs in the works.
Hunter Ed: Keith Machiela reported that 28 people attended the early August regular class and subsequent field day. He and Dennis Vis assisted classes at the Calumet Keweenaw Club in August, and he will be helping the Chassell Club in September. We have another online field day scheduled at our venue Saturday September 30th. The last week of October the Copper Island Academy has again asked us to teach there.
New Pistol Range: John Richards stated that the Pistol committee had a meeting to discuss moving ahead with cement work on the pistol range. They decided to proceed using Kippy LaCasse, with Club members doing work setting the forms and leveling ground. They expect the job to cost around $4,000. Thanks to member Matty, who gave a good price on the wood needed for the forms, as well as Mark Kivela and Moyle, who offered use of their laser level. Numerous members volunteered their time leveling ground and setting forms in late July. The cement pour is expected in early September, depending on weather conditions. Members and guests are appreciated with any help they can provide. There will also be a new slab poured by the traphouse.
Rifle Range: Doug McIntosh has rebuilt some of the backstops. The 100 yard backstop is needing to be replaced totally, and the idea of using PVC sunk into the ground as an outer barrier (as we have with some of the other areas) was discussed. This will make changing out posts easier.
Trap: Vern Heusinkveld said that $700 was raised by the sale of .22LR bullets donated by Paul LaVanway. In addition, Paul is donating $800 in the form of a check towards the purchase of new trap voice activators. $1,500 more is needed to complete the purchase. Dennis Vis made a motion, seconded by several members, for the Club to pay the additional amount of approximately $1,500. Motion passed by member vote.
Other agenda items:
President Saxton noted that there was some interest in adding indoor bathroom facilities to the Clubhouse. After some discussion, the project was tabled due to cost and as Matty said “who needs indoor plumbing in the UP?”
The annual game dinner was discussed, with the decision made to hold the dinner during the October meeting on Thursday October 26th. Family, friends & potential new members are welcome.
Brian Codere & Keith Machiela offered the information that this past fishing derby had attendance of 131 adults, 20 juniors, 39 children. This was lower than in some years, with the weather being a possible reason.
If anyone is interested in a “beginners trapping workshop”, one will be held Sept 30th at Portage Lake Sportsmen’s Association in Chassell. Age 10 through adult are welcome. Contact Jim Engel for more info: 906-250-5287
The 50/50 was won by Doug McIntosh, $27 for him, $27 for the Club. The meeting adjourned at 8:33pm.
Since the potluck was so well attended, we will have another potluck before the September meeting on Thursday Sept 28th 6:30-8pm. THE GRILL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE for the meeting, so please bring items that do not need grilling.
Meeting was preceded by a well-attended potluck meal. Meeting was called to order at 8pm by President Dave Saxton, along with the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held for Bob Olli, a recently deceased member.
33 members were present (for the meal and meeting), including all officers except Bob Buzzo. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. We have 247 paid members.
New members Hans, Garrett & Blaire Impola were introduced.
The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus thanked the Club for the use of the Clubhouse grounds August 12th for their 20th annual Fishing Tournament.
House report: Jim Hamlett purchased a new fan to replace the broken one in the rear of the Clubhouse. He has some other repairs in the works.
Hunter Ed: Keith Machiela reported that 28 people attended the early August regular class and subsequent field day. He and Dennis Vis assisted classes at the Calumet Keweenaw Club in August, and he will be helping the Chassell Club in September. We have another online field day scheduled at our venue Saturday September 30th. The last week of October the Copper Island Academy has again asked us to teach there.
New Pistol Range: John Richards stated that the Pistol committee had a meeting to discuss moving ahead with cement work on the pistol range. They decided to proceed using Kippy LaCasse, with Club members doing work setting the forms and leveling ground. They expect the job to cost around $4,000. Thanks to member Matty, who gave a good price on the wood needed for the forms, as well as Mark Kivela and Moyle, who offered use of their laser level. Numerous members volunteered their time leveling ground and setting forms in late July. The cement pour is expected in early September, depending on weather conditions. Members and guests are appreciated with any help they can provide. There will also be a new slab poured by the traphouse.
Rifle Range: Doug McIntosh has rebuilt some of the backstops. The 100 yard backstop is needing to be replaced totally, and the idea of using PVC sunk into the ground as an outer barrier (as we have with some of the other areas) was discussed. This will make changing out posts easier.
Trap: Vern Heusinkveld said that $700 was raised by the sale of .22LR bullets donated by Paul LaVanway. In addition, Paul is donating $800 in the form of a check towards the purchase of new trap voice activators. $1,500 more is needed to complete the purchase. Dennis Vis made a motion, seconded by several members, for the Club to pay the additional amount of approximately $1,500. Motion passed by member vote.
Other agenda items:
President Saxton noted that there was some interest in adding indoor bathroom facilities to the Clubhouse. After some discussion, the project was tabled due to cost and as Matty said “who needs indoor plumbing in the UP?”
The annual game dinner was discussed, with the decision made to hold the dinner during the October meeting on Thursday October 26th. Family, friends & potential new members are welcome.
Brian Codere & Keith Machiela offered the information that this past fishing derby had attendance of 131 adults, 20 juniors, 39 children. This was lower than in some years, with the weather being a possible reason.
If anyone is interested in a “beginners trapping workshop”, one will be held Sept 30th at Portage Lake Sportsmen’s Association in Chassell. Age 10 through adult are welcome. Contact Jim Engel for more info: 906-250-5287
The 50/50 was won by Doug McIntosh, $27 for him, $27 for the Club. The meeting adjourned at 8:33pm.
Since the potluck was so well attended, we will have another potluck before the September meeting on Thursday Sept 28th 6:30-8pm. THE GRILL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE for the meeting, so please bring items that do not need grilling.