Arizona Deer Association

Board of Directors Meeting

January 18, 2005 

Members Present:

Mark Bool, President
Dom Lopano, Vice President
John Brishky, Secretary
Craig Dunlap, Treasurer
Rick Rademacher
Pete Cimellaro
Steve Cheuvront
Todd Julian 
Amanda Moors

Guests:  Ken McKenna, Tracey Martin, Richard Remington 

I.                                Call to Order

The president called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm 

II.                             Guest Speakers

Richard Remington of LSD gave an in-depth presentation about the Kaibab mule deer study.  The Board and the Game and Fish Department will pursue this study and remedial efforts further. 

III.                           Minutes

Todd Julian moved, Steve Cheuvront seconded to approve the minutes of the December 2004 meeting as presented.  Motion carried. 

IV.             Treasurer’s Report

Craig Dunlap distributed current financial statements, which the Board reviewed.  After discussing several line items, Todd Julian moved, Amanda Moors seconded, to approve the treasurer’s report as presented.  Motion carried.  Craig and the board also discussed estimated 2005 budgeted expenses, including those for operations, fundraiser, and membership fulfillment. 

V.  Committee Reports

a.  Membership – the board discussed membership service at great length.  The Board is committed  to providing the best service in the most efficient manner to our members.  Pete Cimellaro moved, Amanda Moors seconded that Tracey Martin be hired to provide member services, to include: acknowledgement of new members, distribution of annual membership cards, follow-up on phone calls/correspondence, and working with the database manager to ensure database integrity.  The cost for services would be $150/monthly.  Motion carried.

b.  Habitat Projects – Pete Cimellaro and Steve Cheuvront provided an overview of the habitat meeting with Game and Fish.  The board discussed approving $2000 to Benny Aja for tank projects; however, no action was taken.

c.  Game and Fish – Pete Cimellaro gave a report on Senate Bill 1365, which is the Department/Commission’s effort to increase the ceiling for tag and license fees, institute watercraft fees, set new tag categories, and provide for the non-commercialization of bighorn sheep parts.  Pete Cimellaro moved, Amanda Moors seconded that the Board of Directors support Senate Bill 1365.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Tice Supplee has retired from the department and her retirement party will be held at Ben Avery Ranges on January 29^th.

d.  Newletter – The deadline for the next issue is looming, and those who have committed to write articles are expected to produce.  The plan is for newsletter advertising to grow at a rate to eventually make the Deer Times self-sufficient. 

e.  Youth Committee – Stan Johnsen provided a written report, which covered the youth camps, held in Units 19C, 36A/C, and the Kaibab in the fall of 2004 and general information.  The board discussed the trailer sponsors, and it was decided to provide Southwest Meat Processing space on the trailer in return for their support at the Youth Camps.

f.  WCC/Legislative – Pete provided a report on the Commission meeting.  ADA was awarded one special mule deer tag, two special whitetail tags, and one buffalo tag

g.  Website – Amanda needs fresh content for the website.  Tracey will provide information on the upcoming banquet, and a ticket order form.  We also need to get information to Amanda about the Commission tags as well.

h.  Banquet – Tim Tanner provided an update on the 2005 banquet.  He will need volunteers to run the silent auction, the raffles and to assist with on-site set-up.  The board reviewed banquet assignments.  Craig Dunlap moved, Todd Julian seconded, that the Board approve up to $15,000 to purchase items needed at the banquet for the silent and live auctions and the raffles.  Motion carried.

i.  Public Relations -  no report.

j.  Conservation Partners – no report. 

VI.  New Business

The board discussed the upcoming International Sportsmen’s Expo, February 18-20.  Domenick Lopano moved, Todd Julian seconded to approve $450 to purchase booth space at the Expo.  The motion was amended to approve $900 for two booths.  The amendment and the motion carried. 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm.

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