Arizona Deer Association

Board of Directors Meeting

July 20, 2005

 Attending

Officers and Directors:
President Domenick Lopano
Treasurer Craig Dunlap
Secretary Jeff Dickey
Past President Mark Bool
Pete Cimellaro                          Kevin Harris                
Stan Johnsen                           Clay Delcoure
Rick Rademacher                   

Guests:
Todd Julian                            Tracey Martin
Joe Allen                                Leonard Ordway
Joe Apashian                          Marlon Giese
Lee Molina

        I.      Welcome and Call to Order

The president called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm, and distributed a sign-in sheet.  He reviewed the evening’s agenda.  The attendees then introduced themselves. 

     II.      Minutes of the June meeting

Mark Bool made a motion to amend the minutes to reflect Tim Tanner as Vice President.      Pete Cimellaro seconded.  Motion carried.  Vote to approve amended minutes all ayes no nays. 

   III.      Treasurer’s Report

A report was handed out to all in attendance.  Time was given to review.  No discussion.  Motion  Todd Julian moved, Pete Cimellaro seconded, to accept report as presented. Vote passed by show of hands all ayes. 

  IV.      President called for motion to elect Jeff Dickey Secretary.  Motion Pete Cimellaro, second Mark Bool.  Vote all ayes no nays.  

     V.      Guest speaker.  Pete Cimellaro shared and discussed the AzSFW (Arizona Sportsman for Wildlife.  Information was passed out and an email list was passed out for people interested in this group.  AzSFW is asking for the support of the ADA.  A motion by Todd Julian to have ADA support this group.  Mark Bool Second, Vote all ayes no nays.   

  VI.      Committee Reports

A.           Membership.  Tracey Martin shared information about members that are paid for the year.

B.           Habitat projects.  At the HPC meeting we found that there is $320,000 this year available for projects. 

C.           3 Waters Tank in Unit 10 was washed out and needs to be repaired.  Motion to fund $2500.00 by Pete Cimellaro, second Rick Rademacher.  Discussion followed and motion was re-worded to state that this would be funded as long as the other organizations also paid their portion of this project.  Vote 6 ayes  3 nays

D.           Newsletter is at printers we should consider doing a full magazine.  Deadline is September 1, 2005 for next print.

E.            Youth Committee -  Stan Johnsen distributed a list of upcoming hunts and activities.  This information is also in the latest edition of the Deer Times, and will be posted on the website when it is finalized.

F.            WCC/Legislative - No Report

G.           Website - No Report

H.           Banquet  Tracey Martin shared concerns that we should lock in Rawhide for this years banquet.  Need to check dates not to conflict with hunts.  It was decided to have a banquet meeting just prior to the start of the next board meeting, at 5:30.

I.              Public Relations No report

J.             Conservation Partners No Report 

  V.  New Business 

Unit 36 cleanup in the fall and spring.  Oct 22, 2005 has a conflict with Unit 23 youth hunt.

Discussion to allocate funds to aid in this project was tabled by the President until the August meeting. 

Hunter Ed class.  Motion made by Todd Julian, second Kevin Harris Motion to hold a class. Vote all ayes no nays 

Hunters clinic - Dominic will need help with it.  He is seeking volunteers.  Motion by Stan Johnsen, seconded Kevin Harris, to fund not to exceed $1500.00. Vote carried with all ayes. 

Discussion to contact AZGFD for info on youth hunters for the clinic and hunters ed classes.

 VII.      Motion to adjourn at 10:05 by Todd Julian Second Kevin Harris  vote carried all ayes

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