LLHSA April 28, 2022 meeting
Meeting was held at the Rice Lake Clubhouse. President Dave Saxton brought the meeting to order
at 7pm. 19 members were present. All officers were present except Bob Buzzo and Paul Bylkas.
Secretary & Treasurer’s minutes were read & approved. We have 160 paid members. Our NRA dues
have been paid for the Club. New Member Max Hardy introduced himself.
Communications: The Club is asked to keep member Gail Smith in their thoughts and prayers as she
recovers from the auto accident she was involved in on April 20‘“. Congratulations to Keith
Machiela for 25 years of being involved in the Hunter Ed Program, as well as to Dave Saxton for his
10 years of involvement. Both have actually been volunteering longer than what the DNR has listed.
Jim Hamlett, Deer Feeding Program]House Report: Deer feeding has been completed for the year.
We have not heard if the Predator Hunt has any funds to donate towards our feeding program.
The Clubhouse and grounds fared well over the winter. Jim will turn on the water at the Clubhouse
as soon as it stays above freezing at night. He will continue to do repairs as needed.
Keith Machiela, Hunter Ed: Keith attended the Coordinator training at Houghton Lake RAM Center
last weekend. Mike Jarvi will be attending the Hunter Ed Instructor Academy there July 7-10, 2022.
Any current instructors who want to go are encouraged to apply. There is no cost and the event is
very interesting. Keith is also looking for new instructors. Please contact him: 906-296-0365. We
have been asked to teach Hunter Ed to Copper Island Academy May 2-6 and at Evangel Church
Houghton May 13-14, with their field day at our Club May 15‘“. Please let Keith know if you can
help. You do not need to be a certified instructor to assist. We were also asked to help the Lake
Linden Schools with Camp Nesbitt Archery classes May 18'". Norm Parks agreed to volunteer.
New Pistol Range Committee: Bob Anderson should be returning soon.
Doug McIntosh, Rifle/Pistol Range: Doug made a professional binder for sign-ins and notes,
purchased two new staplers and cleaned up the range area. He will do some repairs as the weather
gets better, and would appreciate anyone's help who wants to. It was determined that we would
do Thursday public shooting nights beginning in June to coincide with the Trap Shooting times:
5:30—7:30pm. Club members are asked to consider volunteering to help on public nights.
Vern Heusinveld, Trap Range: Vern hopes to begin trap shooting Thursday May 5th 5:30pm-? The
cost will remain at $3/round. Everyone is welcome. He will order several pallets of skeet.
Scholarship Applications are coming in from area high schools. The scholarship committee will meet
at the Clubhouse Monday May 2““ at 2pm to select a recipient.
Sunday June 12"I Fishing Derby: We are still in need of people to solicit Raffle and Silent Auction
prizes. Dan Judnich has the Lake Linden area. Tom Grimm, Jim & Laura Hamlett will do Houghton.
Gregg, Dave & Michelle Saxton will cover Copper Harbor, Calumet & Laurium. Paul Bylkas also has a
few businesses. We are in need of more solicitors! The Hancock area is open & we need help.
“EVERYONE Please consider asking for a donation from anywhere you spend your money locally:
doctors, dentists, chiropractors, hair salons, massage therapists, restaurants, bars, stores, etc. They
are more likely to donate if you are spending money there alreadyl
" Posters are available at Bill Killuunen Repairs in Lake Linden. Let Laura Hamlett know if you need
”receipts” to give donors or if you have any questions on how to solicit. 806-790-7798.
Angie & Mike Hamilton made a presentation at the meeting. They volunteered to obtain a
temporary 1 day non-profit food permit from the health department and serve specific low-risk
food at the Derby. Laura will get the food donated. It will likely be hot dogs, brats, nachos/cheese,
ice cream bars, pop & bottled water. Angie & Mike have a possible donor to pay for the permit.
We are in need of A LOT of help June nth/12‘". If you have helped in the past, we ask that you
help with the job(s) you have done previously, or there are others if you would rather do something
else. If you have never helped, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Please consider making this a
"family/friends event" and getting your spouse, kids, grandkids, friends, neighbors...EVERYONE
involved. THANK YOU! There will be specific jobs and times in next month's minutes.
A motion was made to keep the Thursday meeting time at 7pm year-round, as opposed to having
meetings at 8pm as we have in the summer. The motion passed. If you feel strongly that 7pm is too
early for summer meetings, please attend the May meeting and kindly express your preference.
Please also bring your ideas for if there is an interest in resuming pre-meeting dinner cookouts or
potlucks starting in June.
Vern won the $50/50 which was $20 for him, $20 for the Club.
Meeting was held at the Rice Lake Clubhouse. President Dave Saxton brought the meeting to order
at 7pm. 19 members were present. All officers were present except Bob Buzzo and Paul Bylkas.
Secretary & Treasurer’s minutes were read & approved. We have 160 paid members. Our NRA dues
have been paid for the Club. New Member Max Hardy introduced himself.
Communications: The Club is asked to keep member Gail Smith in their thoughts and prayers as she
recovers from the auto accident she was involved in on April 20‘“. Congratulations to Keith
Machiela for 25 years of being involved in the Hunter Ed Program, as well as to Dave Saxton for his
10 years of involvement. Both have actually been volunteering longer than what the DNR has listed.
Jim Hamlett, Deer Feeding Program]House Report: Deer feeding has been completed for the year.
We have not heard if the Predator Hunt has any funds to donate towards our feeding program.
The Clubhouse and grounds fared well over the winter. Jim will turn on the water at the Clubhouse
as soon as it stays above freezing at night. He will continue to do repairs as needed.
Keith Machiela, Hunter Ed: Keith attended the Coordinator training at Houghton Lake RAM Center
last weekend. Mike Jarvi will be attending the Hunter Ed Instructor Academy there July 7-10, 2022.
Any current instructors who want to go are encouraged to apply. There is no cost and the event is
very interesting. Keith is also looking for new instructors. Please contact him: 906-296-0365. We
have been asked to teach Hunter Ed to Copper Island Academy May 2-6 and at Evangel Church
Houghton May 13-14, with their field day at our Club May 15‘“. Please let Keith know if you can
help. You do not need to be a certified instructor to assist. We were also asked to help the Lake
Linden Schools with Camp Nesbitt Archery classes May 18'". Norm Parks agreed to volunteer.
New Pistol Range Committee: Bob Anderson should be returning soon.
Doug McIntosh, Rifle/Pistol Range: Doug made a professional binder for sign-ins and notes,
purchased two new staplers and cleaned up the range area. He will do some repairs as the weather
gets better, and would appreciate anyone's help who wants to. It was determined that we would
do Thursday public shooting nights beginning in June to coincide with the Trap Shooting times:
5:30—7:30pm. Club members are asked to consider volunteering to help on public nights.
Vern Heusinveld, Trap Range: Vern hopes to begin trap shooting Thursday May 5th 5:30pm-? The
cost will remain at $3/round. Everyone is welcome. He will order several pallets of skeet.
Scholarship Applications are coming in from area high schools. The scholarship committee will meet
at the Clubhouse Monday May 2““ at 2pm to select a recipient.
Sunday June 12"I Fishing Derby: We are still in need of people to solicit Raffle and Silent Auction
prizes. Dan Judnich has the Lake Linden area. Tom Grimm, Jim & Laura Hamlett will do Houghton.
Gregg, Dave & Michelle Saxton will cover Copper Harbor, Calumet & Laurium. Paul Bylkas also has a
few businesses. We are in need of more solicitors! The Hancock area is open & we need help.
“EVERYONE Please consider asking for a donation from anywhere you spend your money locally:
doctors, dentists, chiropractors, hair salons, massage therapists, restaurants, bars, stores, etc. They
are more likely to donate if you are spending money there alreadyl
" Posters are available at Bill Killuunen Repairs in Lake Linden. Let Laura Hamlett know if you need
”receipts” to give donors or if you have any questions on how to solicit. 806-790-7798.
Angie & Mike Hamilton made a presentation at the meeting. They volunteered to obtain a
temporary 1 day non-profit food permit from the health department and serve specific low-risk
food at the Derby. Laura will get the food donated. It will likely be hot dogs, brats, nachos/cheese,
ice cream bars, pop & bottled water. Angie & Mike have a possible donor to pay for the permit.
We are in need of A LOT of help June nth/12‘". If you have helped in the past, we ask that you
help with the job(s) you have done previously, or there are others if you would rather do something
else. If you have never helped, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Please consider making this a
"family/friends event" and getting your spouse, kids, grandkids, friends, neighbors...EVERYONE
involved. THANK YOU! There will be specific jobs and times in next month's minutes.
A motion was made to keep the Thursday meeting time at 7pm year-round, as opposed to having
meetings at 8pm as we have in the summer. The motion passed. If you feel strongly that 7pm is too
early for summer meetings, please attend the May meeting and kindly express your preference.
Please also bring your ideas for if there is an interest in resuming pre-meeting dinner cookouts or
potlucks starting in June.
Vern won the $50/50 which was $20 for him, $20 for the Club.