Information & Meetings
April 2019 Meeting of Lake Linden Hubbell Sportsmen's Association 4-25-2019
Meeting was preceded by a "bring/grill your own entree" meal. The Club provided salad & rolls, and Deb Maki made desserts. Meeting was called to order at 8pm by President Tom Grimm. 33 members/guests were present.
Communications :
-A request was received from long time member Jim Morin asking that Little Brothers be allowed to use the LLHSA grounds for an activity. This would be planned ahead of time and wouldn’t 't interrupt any club events. Motion was passed to allow this.
-Our $ 100 dues for the Sportsmen's Alliance are due. We voted to pay them.
-The UP Sportsmen's Alliance & Civilian Marksmanship Programs both sent us certificates, which we displayed at the Clubhouse.
-The Lake Linden Fire Department requested a donation for their 4th of July events. We voted to send the same amount we sent in 2018, which was $200.
-We have received a donation of $5,000, by a person who wishes to remain anonymous. This person was inspired by the Club's $5,000 donation to aid Lake Linden flood victims last year. President Grimm will thank the person. It was suggested that we think of some type of fitting use for the money that will permanently improve the Clubhouse or grounds.
-It was noted that Rice Lake resident Mike Knaggs had passed away April 24th of a heart attack. A card will be sent to his wife Sandy, who has helped the Club in the past.
Committees:
House:
Jim Hamlett reported that the propane tank was at 5%. He was certain it was turned off in the fall, so he's unsure if someone messed with the tank over the winter. A work bee will be needed to do the repairs to the trap house shed. Thanks to Darrell Seiver for finishing the glass showcase and Bob Buzzo for plowing snow. Jim is working on the water pump in the Clubhouse. Otherwise the Clubhouse is ready for the season.
Trap:
Vern Heusenveld reported that the trap house is up & running. Trap shooting is at 6pm Thursdays, weather permitting.
Rifle Range:
Darrell Seiver says repairs are needed once the range dries out. Ken Smith offered cedar posts. Dave Saxton has the capabilities to dig post holes with his tractor. A work bee for this area is also needed.
Hunter Ed:
Keith Machiela attended a coordinator's seminar downstate a few weeks ago.
He invited current instructors to attend the July 11-14 training at Higgins Lake. The Hamletts are signed up so far from our Club.
The Lake Linden school Hunter Ed class will be May 10. Keith, Mark, Mick, Jim & Laura will be teaching.
Summer Hunter Ed classes will be July 17, 24, 31 & Aug 3. Many instructors/helpers are needed. Archery class at Camp Nesbit will be Weds May 15th. Mark & Jim will attend.
Deer Feeding:
Jim Hamlett is pleased that the 15 deer feeding stations all registered with the DNR, filled out their affidavits and paid their club dues, as was required by the Club starting this year. 21.5 tons of feed was distributed.
Civilian Marksmanship Program:
Rick Streiter reported that the gun buying program was ending. Rick can answer anyone's specific questions about CMP
Old Business:
Calumet Shooting Range: the range is located the second building behind the Coliseum. It is not yet open for public use. Many questions are unanswered about it currently.
High School Scholarship applications are due back May 5th. The Board will meet shortly thereafter to determine a scholarship recipient.
June 9th Fishing Derby:
Liquor license has been received. Posters are being distributed. Porta potties are ordered. Raffle tickets were sent out with the newsletter and are starting to be returned. If anyone needs more, let the Saxtons know. The owners of the land in front of the Club have okayed parking on their land. Doug will take photos and work in the kitchen. Other members who work in various areas were mentioned and hoped that they would help again this year.
Bill Kiilunen will be ordering fishing poles for the kids. We had a box of fishing items donated as kids giveaways. Keith was allotted $100 to buy more kids items. St. Joseph's Youth will be tearing tickets.
Clean up/set up day is Saturday June 8th at 9am.
The usual members agreed to cover their assigned "regions" of the area to collect silent auction and .10 raffle prize collections. EVERYONE is encouraged to help with the derby and bring their friends & relatives to help too. We are also in need of MANY prizes for the silent auction and .10 raffle. Anyone who has items to donate, please call Laura Hamlett at 806-790-7798.
New Business:
Jim Hamlett was asked to be a guardian for the UP Honor Flight on May 22nd. He will accompany a Lake Linden Veteran on the trip to Washington DC to see the war memorials. The cost to attend as a guardian is about $650 total out of pocket. The Club voted to give Jim $350 towards his expenses.
The 4th of July parade float was discussed. Dave Saxton offered to drive and he suggested a theme of "deer camp" with a possible log home, campfire and club member "hunters" sitting around the fire. Ken Smith has a small deer decoy. If anyone has a larger one that could be borrowed, please let us know. Everyone is welcome to help plan, build and ride in the Lake Linden, Hubbell Tamarack and Gay parades. The 50/50 was a total of $57 (half for him, half for the club) & won by Mick Jarve
Meeting was adjourned at about 8:50pm.
Meeting was preceded by a "bring/grill your own entree" meal. The Club provided salad & rolls, and Deb Maki made desserts. Meeting was called to order at 8pm by President Tom Grimm. 33 members/guests were present.
Communications :
-A request was received from long time member Jim Morin asking that Little Brothers be allowed to use the LLHSA grounds for an activity. This would be planned ahead of time and wouldn’t 't interrupt any club events. Motion was passed to allow this.
-Our $ 100 dues for the Sportsmen's Alliance are due. We voted to pay them.
-The UP Sportsmen's Alliance & Civilian Marksmanship Programs both sent us certificates, which we displayed at the Clubhouse.
-The Lake Linden Fire Department requested a donation for their 4th of July events. We voted to send the same amount we sent in 2018, which was $200.
-We have received a donation of $5,000, by a person who wishes to remain anonymous. This person was inspired by the Club's $5,000 donation to aid Lake Linden flood victims last year. President Grimm will thank the person. It was suggested that we think of some type of fitting use for the money that will permanently improve the Clubhouse or grounds.
-It was noted that Rice Lake resident Mike Knaggs had passed away April 24th of a heart attack. A card will be sent to his wife Sandy, who has helped the Club in the past.
Committees:
House:
Jim Hamlett reported that the propane tank was at 5%. He was certain it was turned off in the fall, so he's unsure if someone messed with the tank over the winter. A work bee will be needed to do the repairs to the trap house shed. Thanks to Darrell Seiver for finishing the glass showcase and Bob Buzzo for plowing snow. Jim is working on the water pump in the Clubhouse. Otherwise the Clubhouse is ready for the season.
Trap:
Vern Heusenveld reported that the trap house is up & running. Trap shooting is at 6pm Thursdays, weather permitting.
Rifle Range:
Darrell Seiver says repairs are needed once the range dries out. Ken Smith offered cedar posts. Dave Saxton has the capabilities to dig post holes with his tractor. A work bee for this area is also needed.
Hunter Ed:
Keith Machiela attended a coordinator's seminar downstate a few weeks ago.
He invited current instructors to attend the July 11-14 training at Higgins Lake. The Hamletts are signed up so far from our Club.
The Lake Linden school Hunter Ed class will be May 10. Keith, Mark, Mick, Jim & Laura will be teaching.
Summer Hunter Ed classes will be July 17, 24, 31 & Aug 3. Many instructors/helpers are needed. Archery class at Camp Nesbit will be Weds May 15th. Mark & Jim will attend.
Deer Feeding:
Jim Hamlett is pleased that the 15 deer feeding stations all registered with the DNR, filled out their affidavits and paid their club dues, as was required by the Club starting this year. 21.5 tons of feed was distributed.
Civilian Marksmanship Program:
Rick Streiter reported that the gun buying program was ending. Rick can answer anyone's specific questions about CMP
Old Business:
Calumet Shooting Range: the range is located the second building behind the Coliseum. It is not yet open for public use. Many questions are unanswered about it currently.
High School Scholarship applications are due back May 5th. The Board will meet shortly thereafter to determine a scholarship recipient.
June 9th Fishing Derby:
Liquor license has been received. Posters are being distributed. Porta potties are ordered. Raffle tickets were sent out with the newsletter and are starting to be returned. If anyone needs more, let the Saxtons know. The owners of the land in front of the Club have okayed parking on their land. Doug will take photos and work in the kitchen. Other members who work in various areas were mentioned and hoped that they would help again this year.
Bill Kiilunen will be ordering fishing poles for the kids. We had a box of fishing items donated as kids giveaways. Keith was allotted $100 to buy more kids items. St. Joseph's Youth will be tearing tickets.
Clean up/set up day is Saturday June 8th at 9am.
The usual members agreed to cover their assigned "regions" of the area to collect silent auction and .10 raffle prize collections. EVERYONE is encouraged to help with the derby and bring their friends & relatives to help too. We are also in need of MANY prizes for the silent auction and .10 raffle. Anyone who has items to donate, please call Laura Hamlett at 806-790-7798.
New Business:
Jim Hamlett was asked to be a guardian for the UP Honor Flight on May 22nd. He will accompany a Lake Linden Veteran on the trip to Washington DC to see the war memorials. The cost to attend as a guardian is about $650 total out of pocket. The Club voted to give Jim $350 towards his expenses.
The 4th of July parade float was discussed. Dave Saxton offered to drive and he suggested a theme of "deer camp" with a possible log home, campfire and club member "hunters" sitting around the fire. Ken Smith has a small deer decoy. If anyone has a larger one that could be borrowed, please let us know. Everyone is welcome to help plan, build and ride in the Lake Linden, Hubbell Tamarack and Gay parades. The 50/50 was a total of $57 (half for him, half for the club) & won by Mick Jarve
Meeting was adjourned at about 8:50pm.