ARIZONA DEER ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors Meeting

March 17, 2004

 Present:                                                Guests:
Todd Julian, President                           Steve Cheuvront
Craig Dunlap, Treasurer                        Mike Kannapal
Kevin Harris, Director                           Mike Burris
Pete Cimellaro, Director                       Stan Cunningham
Scott Gorczyca, Director                      JD Pepper
Mike Bool, Director                             Tracey Martin
Blaine Bickford, Director
Chris Denham  

The meeting was called to order by the President at 6:45 pm.  There was not a quorum present at the beginning of the meeting, so voting items were deferred until later in the agenda.

I.  Treasurer's Report

The treasurer distributed a written report.  He is still receiving bills for the banquet, so as soon as all the income and expenses are tabulated, we will have a clearer picture of our fundraiser net.  On March 1, ADA wrote a check from the tag fund account to Game and Fish for $172,599 for the projects.  The treasurer also met with internal auditors from G&F, who reviewed the tag fund income and expenses and concluded our audit with G&F.

II.  Guest Speakers

Mike Burris, Vice President of Arizona Predator Callers, is trying to arrange a hunt for May 1-2 in Region 1, working with Dave Cagle of G&F.  He and his group would like to target antelope predators, and he has chosen a campground already.  The hunt will specifically target 4A, 3A, and 2B.  After reviewing details of the hunt, Mike requested that the ADA board become a sponsor of this event.  There will be no entry fee for the hunt, and Mike is also requesting support from the Arizona Antelope Foundation, and other groups.  Mike anticipates that ADA's role as a sponsor would include a cash donation with which to purchase prizes, and advance promotion via our newsletter and website to ADA members.  He expects 40 two or three person teams, and after reviewing anticipated expenses, he would like the Board to consider $2000 as a donation.  Pete Cimellaro volunteered to take the JADA trailer to the event, and Mark Bool and Mike Kannapal volunteered tosee that it was returned.

 Stan Cunningham from G&F reported that the 3 Bar Enclosure capture resulted in nine does captures so that complete blood work and health studies can be performed.  It is apparent that there is a 50-60% better fawn survival rate in the enclosure even though there is a higher concentration of mule deer (1 per 10 acres) because the enclosure excludes predators.  The health tests were done as part of the continuing study on the 3 Bar.

 Stan has received a $30,000 donation from ADOT for the deer collaring in the Rodeo/Chedeski fire area, which has been discussed at previous board meetings.  Stan has proposed to the Show Low HPC that it also provide $30,000.  He discussed the progress of the rest of the proposed study.  Papillon Helicopter will not fly Rodeo/Chedeski because it's too dangerous. 

 Stan will need volunteer assistance during the deer capture, and he was asked to devise a schedule for the capture so that we can promote it on our website and in the newsletter.

III.  Youth Committee Report

Blaine Bickford reported that the White Mountain Rod and Gun Club is now a 501(c)(3) and will be having its first fundraiser.  The Jamboree is scheduled in Springerville for the first weekend after Labor Day.  The OHV EA will be out in about a month, and will hopefully place all the national forests on the same page about off-road vehicles. 

IV.  Action Items

Blaine Bickford moved, Kevin Harris seconded, that the ADA support the Arizona Predator Callers with a donation of $700 toward prizes, $300 toward food, and send the trailer to the predator hunt on May 1-2.  Motion carried.

 Chris Denham moved, Blaine Bickford seconded, that the minutes from the February meeting be accepted as presented.  Motion carried.

 Scott Gorczyca moved, Kevin Harris seconded, that the treasurer's report be accepted as presented.  Motion carried.

 Kevin Harris discussed the special ADA bronze, commissioned from Kevin Rowe.  We need to set a price so that we can start selling them.  We commissioned 35 and sold one at the banquet for $2000.  We have reserved four for the next four banquets.  After discussion, Kevin Harris moved, Pete Cimellaro seconded, that the bronzes be sold for $1995.00 each.  Motion carried.

 Chris Denham reported that we need to pay for our storage container at the Outdoorsman.  Chris Denham moved, Pete Cimellaro seconded, that the ADA pay up to $2400 for the storage unit fees.  Craig Dunlap and Chris will determine just how much is owed.

V.  Committee Reports

Projects - The Hack Rim project will take place in conjunction with ADBSS on April 3-4.  The board discussed reimbursing ADBSS for some of the food costs.  Craig Dunlap moved, Blaine Bickford seconded, to offer up to $500 to ADBSS for food.  Motion carried.  The project flyer will be mailed this week.  Pete Cimellaro and Steve Cheuvront met with BLM, G&F, AAF, ADBSS so that all groups can review water developments.  G&F has devised a plan through 2008 for developments and redevelopments.  The board reviewed the outcome of the meeting and communication between the groups involved.

 The board discussed a potential work project with G&F to repair tanks this summer.  ADA already has $42,000 appropriated to repair 14 tanks in 13A and 13B, and this work is planned for this summer.  Kevin Harris will work with Ron Christofferson and the Buckskin Chapter to determine a date and tank for the first project.

 Hunters Who Care did a trash pick up on March 6 on several ranches in 36; 60-80 people attended.  Tucson SCI, ADA and several private individuals organized this very successful pickup.

 Newsletter - The next deadline is March 31^st.  The editor needs the president's message, an article on the fundraiser, the notice about the annual meeting and any other outstanding material.  The cover will be in color, and Pete discussed plans for pictures and advertising.

 Game and Fish Deer Transplant- Pete and the Habitat Committee will meet with Jim deVos and Tice Supplee about the details of the proposed deer transplant and the paperwork involved.  There could be a problem with CWD and G&F will not move any deer north of the Colorado River to south of the river because Utah deer have tested positive for the disease.  This could impact the release sites for the deer.

 Sabino Canyon Lions - There will be a Commission meeting in Tucson to address this issue only.  There will be no public input; legislators only will be speaking.  The Board discussed the problems with communication between the Governor's administration and the department.

 Deer Hunters Clinic - The date for the clinic was set for August 25^th and we need to get the announcement into the regulations.  Scott will talk to Allen Taylor about chairing the clinic.

Annual Meeting - The date and place are: May 8^th at Bill Johnson's on 19^th Ave.  We will try to get the private room at 1:00 pm.  We will also need to vote on the bylaw changes as well.  Tracey Martin and Mark Bool will work on the arrangements.

 2005 Banquet - Scott Gorczyca has agreed to chair the next fundraiser.  We are looking at different venues and picked a date of February 26^th.  We will probably not have the fundraiser in conjunction with the ISE Expo in 2005.  All the board members committed their support to Scott.

 There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm.

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