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ARIZONA DEER ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
August 15, 2006
The following voting members were present:
Kevin Harris, President
Jeff Dickey, Secretary
Craig Dunlap, Treasurer
Pete Cimellaro
Mark Bool
Rick Miller
John Koleszar
Keith Gaines
Brad Freitag
Chris Denham
Brett Overson
Guests:
Tracey Martin
Steve Cheuvront
I. Call to Order
The president called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm, and introductions of members and guests were made.
II. Minutes of the July Meeting
Brad Freitag moved, John Koleszar seconded, to accept the minutes of the June meeting as presented. Motion carried.
III. Treasurer’s Report
John Koleszar moved, Brad Freitag seconded, to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried.
IV. Guest Speakers
None
V. Old Business
Jim Heffelfinger’s request for a donation to cast the Wallmo Award was reconsidered. John Koleszar moved, Mark Bool seconded, to donate $250 for bronze casting of the Wallmo Award. Motion carried. The board consensus was that Mr. Heffelfinger’s many contributions to deer conservation over the years merit our support.
VI. Committee Reports
Membership – Renewals have been mailed.
Habitat Projects – The board discussed SB1441 money, which the department is now in the process of acquiring matching funds for. The board will encourage the department to use the funds wisely. It is expected that $3 million will go to five projects, split equally. Burns are planned for unit 27 north of Clifton.
Game and Fish – The department will revert to a paper application process next year, since there were problems with the on-line process this year. It will be possibly 18 months before another on-line process is set up.
Newsletter – It was suggested that we explore making ad space available to those who sign up for Conservation Partnerships, as part of the sponsorship packet.
Youth Committee – no report.
WCC/Legislative – Domenick Lopano moved, John Koleszar seconded, that the price of the mule deer tag in the Super Big Game Raffle be increased from $10 to $20. Motion carried. Pete will present our wishes to the Super Big Game Raffle committee. The board reviewed the progress on the conservation bonus point, however, a comprehensive plan has not yet been advanced.
Banquet – The board reviewed committee chairs: silent auction is Todd Julian; raffle is Domenick Lopano; ticket sales is Tracey Martin. Brad Freitag moved, John Koleszar seconded to allocate up to $15,000 to Tim Tanner to purchase firearms and optics for the 2007 banquet. Motion carried. The board also agreed that Brad may purchase framed prints for $110.00 each from a vendor he knows.
Public Relations – no report.
Conservation Partners - no report.
Kaibab – Steve Cheuvront provided a comprehensive report. No action items were considered.
VII. New Business
The board discussed offering a payment plan for life memberships. After discussion, Tracey Martin volunteered to devise a plan for consideration.
The board discussed specific details for the clinic.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm