- LLHSA Meeting April 24, 2025
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call Officers - All Officers were present.
The Treasurer Report was read and approved.
Club Communications and Scheduling
- A lease agreement from cell tower providers was received and sent to the executive director for review.
- A local company, Great Lake Sound and Vibration, requested use of the rifle range on June 20th which was approved.
Washington Middle School Fundraising
- A donation request was made to the sportsman club by Washington Middle School.
- The funds are for positive behavioral intervention and support (PBIS) initiatives.
- The school has a history of providing sporting goods gifts to students completing hunter safety classes.
- This year, a $600 gift certificate is sought, with $300 already secured.
- A donation request of $300 is proposed to reach the $600 goal.
Committee Meeting Minutes
- House cleaning and preparations for upcoming events are complete.
Facility Maintenance and Upcoming Events
- Trap range requires attention due to snow accumulation.
- Upcoming events include an archery shoot and potential rifle range repairs. Repairs are done.
- Recent work completed includes staple removal and new pistol frame targets.
Meeting Minutes: Project Update
- Report on deer feed distribution: 29 tons used.
Fishing Derby Preparations seem to be going well.
Club Lease Renewal Committee
- A committee is formed to work on the club lease renewal.
- The committee includes two experienced members and two younger members.
- The lease extension is expected to be for 25 years.
Lease Agreement Review and Future Planning
- Discussion of lease terms and significant building improvements costing $16,000.
- Lease expiration date confirmed as December 31st, with a decision to address renewal before the Derby.
Food Service Regulations
- Prepared food must be sourced through food service channels with receipts.
Cell Tower Placement and Contract Negotiation
- Contract negotiations involve the placement of a 100ft x 100ft cell tower on 40 acres of land.
- A 50-year contract grants control and liability for litigation costs to one party.
- Annual donations to Lake Linden and Dollar Bay's 4th of July fireworks were discussed and approved.
- A committee was formed to review and update the bylaws and constitution, a task to be addressed post-fishing derby.
Centennial Celebration and Conservation Plans
- A booklet will document the club's hundredth anniversary.
- A fall conservation day is proposed, featuring various activities.
August Event at Picnic Area
- The Knights of Columbus plan a fishing derby followed by a gathering at the area.
The event will involve fishing in Rice Lake and Torch Lake, concluding at the picnic area.
A motion was made and seconded to allow a family event to proceed.
The event is scheduled for Saturday August 2. The range will be closed that day.
- The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.