THE VICTORIA BOWMEN ASSOCIATION

Minutes Board of Directors Meeting 17 Aug 2009

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

            Meeting was called to order by the President at 1933.

 

In attendance: Helen Myllyniemi, Al Wills, Mary Wills, Sonya Bell, Bruce Reed, Greg Birtwistle, George Trattner, Sharon Cunningham, Tracy Klat,  Bradley Clements, Bruce Somers

 

Absent: Doug Bell

 

2. CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS

 

            Thanks to everyone for showing up.

 

3. CORRESPONDENCE

 

Letter from Sharon Beech (Properties) – regarding PILT and whether we would be out by end of Sep versus end Oct to save money.  Answer Greg will give is NO.  We will stay to the end of Oct.

 

Bruce R. – received verbal confirmation that Big Shoot archery is finally sending the animals

 

4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

 

            Al motioned, Bruce Somers seconded / Carried

 

5. REPORTS:

 

a)      Bruce R – work party got a lot accomplished.  Butts pulled down in forest and shed painted; wood pile moved to one area in the parking lot and one butt is left on the ravine side.

b)     Tracy - FITA cancelled in July as there was no judge. There will be a FITA 29 Aug and 1200 tournament on the 30th Aug.  12 Sep there is a FITA/900 and 13th Sep a 70m competition.

c)      Bradley – JOP turn out was OK.  Thanked Brad for all his work as this was his last meeting.

d)     George – equip is in good shape.  The stands/butts at Commonwealth need replacing and indoor shooting is almost ready to go. 17th Oct first indoor.

e)      Al – phoned B&G Club, but was told that we don’t fit into their present plans; the original request was followed up with their Board of Directors but they were not interested in having another club on part of their property.   Bruce S. and Al will continue to see if any changes might take place which might make the B& G Club more accommodating. Al said he would talk to MP Keith Martin again to see if he could speak with the B &G Club to see if there might not be some way to increase their interest in having us use part of their land.

f)      Bruce S – Noted that several people have been shooting who are not members.  Plaque with Victoria Bowmen and dates is finished – it can be seen the evening of 12th Sep when the club has its final party. He also pointed at that Willing Park is still a possibility, it would allow the club to stay together – Al will phone them again.

g)     Greg – need to really work on trying to get in at Willing Park

h)     Bruce R – Exit strategy – he went through the list and crossed off what has been done.  Any changes that are made will be mailed to Greg and he can update the list and email to everyone as needed. The lights will be kept for night shooting. Need to figure out the cost of removing all the wood, and roofs from the butts – Bruce S will take care of finding a contractor to cart it away.  Wed night the last butt and steel bridge will be removed from the ravine side.

i)       Helena – 5000 dollars in the red because of property taxes.

 

 

6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

 

a)      If we were able to get in to Willing Park there would be a lot of work to do such as upgrading the road and fixing the flat area for FITA shooting. However, it would also provide ample area for all the equipment and containers.  Bruce Somers will provide temporary storage for the containers if no land becomes avail to us.

b)     Finances - the term investments come up in Sep (to the amount of @17,000).  Helena will not renew the term so the money will remain “liquid” in the club’s account.

c)      Sep 12 is the final bbq. Sonya will take care of food.  It will commence at 1800 and Al will incl this info in a newsletter. Anyone who can think of former members, who might be interested, be sure to let them know. Included in the newsletter will be an update as to where the club stands as far as end date and what positions are open for the Board – Junior Rep, Secretary.

 

7. NEW BUSINESS  

 

AGM will take place on 28 Sep at 1930.  Sonya will provide a food platter.  Al will take care of the fuel for the bbq.  Al and Bruce S. will be the nominating committee.

 

8. DISBURSEMENTS

 

            3D animals - $743.40.  Passed

 

9. TIME & PLACE OF NEXT MEETING

 

            28 Sep 2009 at 1930

 

10. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION

 

11. ADJOURNMENT

 

            Adjourned the meeting at 2036.