EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Belinda Wink                      Mark Anderson                      Barb Wittmer     Dale Flesner

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Roger Wittmer      Bill Maynard         Todd Lanners 

Gene Sullivan        Dwain Schuette    Arlene Bosek 

Curt Flesner         Jim Baxter            Steve Hoskins 

Jim Stratton          Gregg Baxter        Syl Schmidt    

Mike Moore

Others in attendance:  Chuck Bokinskie, Dewayne Bisek, Bev Schmidt,

Don Gayken, Merrill Pedersen & Paul Hanson.

Meeting called to order by President Glen Wink.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Curt to accept minutes, seconded by Roger.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Checking            Thrivent General Fund           Habitat Day                 

$17,737.85                       $29,830.60                            $2,947.00                    

Prudential Scholarship                   Ice Fishing Challenge                     

$8,326.96                                      $90,629.74                               

Hardwoods payment was put into a CD.

Engelbrecht Scholarship money was put into a CD.

Motion by Steve to accept treasurer’s report, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Display board /Pamphlets – still working on it

Þ   Banquet – Working on gambling permit.  Will call a meeting of the committee.

Þ   Speaker for annual meeting – Mark asked Senator Ingebrigtsen to speak at our annual meeting on

       January 15, 2009.  It will be at the Elks Club.  Social hour 5:30, Dinner at 6:30 with meeting to follow.

Þ   Ice Fishing Challenge – Major prizes will be seen around town in the next week.  Need more people to help.

Þ   After discussion about the budget – Syl moved to approve the budget, seconded by Gregg.  Motion passed.

Þ   Bemo Pond Sign – Will be putting it up in the spring.

Þ   Donation for Brian P. Johnson benefit to be held January 11, 2009.  Barb moved to donate 2 jackets and 2 hats, seconded by Jim B.  Motion passed

Þ   Fish stocking – Chain is done; more lakes are still looking into the program.

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Need to find a replacement for treasurer; Dale would like to step down in February.  Jim Stratton said he would accept the position.  Roger moved that there be two signatures on checks over $200.00, the treasurer and either the President or Secretary, seconded by Gene.  Motion Passed.  Arlene moved to put utilities on direct pay with the rest of the bills to be approved at meeting, seconded by Curt.  Motion passed.

Þ   Board members up for re-election are:  Curt Flesner, Belinda Wink, Mike Moore, Dale Flesner, Dwain Schuette, Arlene Bosek and Jim Baxter.

Þ   Dock on Lake Mina was put in this summer, we will also be getting one more dock at a location of our choice, lakes Blackwell, Freeborn and Grant were suggested.  Jim Stratton will let Bruce Winterfeldt know our choices and give him the check for the dock.

Þ   Kid’s food plots were judged before Cliff left for the winter, the committee put on 187 miles and looked at quite a few good food plots.  Little wildlife was seen this year as they drove around.

Þ   Selection of the Art Engelbrecht Conservation Award was made; the committee would like to add the word lifetime somewhere in the title.  Will discuss it more at the next meeting.

Þ   Todd Lanners asked if we had heard that Roger Holmes passed away this past week.

Þ   Mark updated us on the Lake Jennie project, looks to be progressing well, will be a wildlife lake.

Þ   Monday December 22 is the next Jr. Viking meeting, they will have a speaker if anyone wants to attend they are welcome, this isn’t just for guys, girls can come and join also.  7:00 at the Bemo Building.

Motion to adjourn by Arlene, seconded by Syl.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Thursday January 15, 2009 at the Elks Club

It is the Annual meeting.  Social Hour 5:30, Dinner at 6:30 with

Meeting to follow

Speaker:  Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen

Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting Thursday January 15, 2009

Ice Fishing Challenge – Saturday February 7, 2009

Banquet – April 2, 2009

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Belinda Wink                      Barb Wittmer                        Dale Flesner Chad Weisel

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Roger Wittmer              Bill Maynard                       Todd Lanners                        Gene Sullivan             Dwain Schuette

Arlene Bosek                Curt Flesner                         Jim Baxter              Cliff Emmert            Jerry Krebs

Gregg Baxter                Rick Anderson                      Syl Schmidt                       

Others in attendance:  Chuck Bokinskie, Stephen Henry, Mike Jost, Dewayne Bisek, Charles Kaley, Randy Henrikson, Ron Berglin, Ken & Vera Anderson, Bev Schmidt, Dave Fuerstenberg

Meeting called to order by President Glen Wink.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Cliff to accept minutes, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Checking                                  Thrivent General Fund              Habitat Day

$18,750.10                                            $72,090.82                                $2,941.69

Prudential Scholarship                               Ice Fishing Challenge

$8,326.96                                              $90,629.74

Motion by Dwain to accept treasurer’s report, seconded by Jim B.  Motion passed.

Mike Jost from Action Sports Ministry was here to talk about a program at Andes and ask for donation.

Ron Berglin and Randy Henrikson from Muskie requesting a donation for their spring banquet.

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Display board /Pamphlets – still working on it

Þ   Banquet – contract signed with Holiday Inn.  Will call a meeting of the committee.

Þ   Logging of the hardwoods – Payment came in for the hardwoods.

Þ   Fish stocking – Chain is done; more lakes are still looking into the program.

Þ   Ice Fishing Challenge – Major prizes will be seen around town in the next week.  Need more people to help.

Þ   Speaker for annual meeting – Mark wasn’t at meeting to update us.

Þ   Pheasant release – Jim B. moved to continue with program on a yearly basis, re-evaluate each year, seconded by Gregg.  Motion passed.

Þ   Finance committee met and is working on moving the Art Engelbrecht Scholarship monies to a separate account.  Motion by Roger to put amount of money determined by committee into an 18 month 4% CD, seconded by Syl.  Motion passed.  Signers on account will be the finance committee.

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Arlene moved to donate $250.00 (sent to Viking Savings) and a couple of jackets and hats for the silent auction for Dan Lindquist Celebration of Life/Benefit, seconded by Jim B.  Motion passed

Þ   Budget meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on December 4 at the Bemo building.  Would like one person from each committee to be there if possible.

Þ   After some discussion it was decided that Action Sports Ministry does not meet the criteria for Viking Sportsmen’s donations.  Request denied.  We did let him know other places where he could ask for help.

Þ   Motion by Curt to donate $250.00 to Muskie Inc. for their banquet, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed

Þ   Motion by Barb to stop the $1,000 withdrawal on the 1^st of the year from the Prudential Account, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed.

Þ   Volunteer to serve December meeting – Jim and Gregg Baxter

Motion to adjourn by Jim B, seconded by Gregg.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Thursday December 18, 2008 at the Bemo building

Jim and Gregg Baxter Serving

Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting

Ice Fishing Challenge – Saturday February 7, 2009

Banquet – April 2, 2009

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Belinda Wink          Mark Anderson            Barb Wittmer                        Dale Flesner

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Roger Wittmer              Bill Maynard                       Todd Lanners                        Gene Sullivan

Arlene Bosek                Curt Flesner                         Jim Baxter              Cliff Emmert

Jim Stratton                  Steve Hoskins                        Gregg Baxter              Rick Anderson

Others in attendance:  Merrill Pedersen, Chuck Bokinskie, Steve Voss, Stephen Henry, Paul Hanson, Jon Ladwig,

John Peshek, Steve Brown and Carl Kremer.

Meeting called to order by President Glen Wink.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Dale to accept minutes, seconded by Jim B.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Checking                                  Thrivent General Fund              Habitat Day

$30,823.51                                            $71,939.65                                $2,935.33

Prudential Scholarship                               Tree Account                                    Ice Fishing Challenge

$10,320.21                                            Closed                                      $108,470.00

Motion by Roger to accept treasurer’s report, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Display board /Pamphlets – still waiting for input on some of our projects.

Þ   Roger moved to donate $250.00 to Evansville Sportsmen banquet, seconded by Paul Hanson.  Motion passed.

Þ   Banquet – committee met and went over bids.  Banquet will be April 2, 2009 at Holiday Inn.

Þ   Logging of the hardwoods – Dwain is contacting the logger, if amount owed to Viking Sportsmen isn’t paid by Oct 17, he will take the next step in collecting.  DeWayne Bisek lost 3 acres because of the length of time taken to remove the wood from land.  Motion by Dale to pay him $55.00/acre total of $165.00, seconded by Jim B.  Motion passed

Þ   Fish stocking – Matching funds with lakes through hospitality.  This money should be in a separate account from the rest of treasury. Gene moved to match funds up to $2,000 on 15 lakes within 10 miles of Alexandria this year.  Motion passed.

Þ   Ice Fishing Challenge – we need more Viking Sportsmen members to get involved in planning of this event.   Jim Stratton noted major prizes done.  Next meeting is Nov. 11 at the Bemo building.

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Speaker for annual meeting – Mark will work on getting us a speaker

Þ   Mark talked more about the Vote Yes; there is some opposition to it, when asked we need to just point out the good that will come when this passes.  Don Shelby had good comments Oct 15 on the news show.

Þ   Mark gave an update on Dan Lindquist’s condition, he is in good spirits and has some projects he would like to see done, he is working on bag a meal for the hungry meeting at the Pines Oct 17.  The family has a contact person who is helping coordinate things that need to be done.  If you want to help with anything contact Sony and Hank Janz.

Þ   Volunteer to serve November meeting.  Arlene

Motion to adjourn by Arlene, seconded by Gregg.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Thursday November 20, 2008 at the Bemo building

Arlene Bosek Serving

Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting

Ice Fishing Challenge – Saturday February 9, 2008

Banquet – April 2, 2009

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Belinda Wink          Mark Anderson            Barb Wittmer                        Dale Flesner

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Roger Wittmer              Bill Maynard                       Todd Lanners                        Gene Sullivan

Arlene Bosek                Curt Flesner                         Dwain Schuette                       Cliff Emmert

Jim Stratton                  Steve Hoskins

Others in attendance:  Ron Hoffman, Larry Kvitek, Chuck Kaley, Merrill Pedersen, Chuck Bokinskie, John Leesch,

Dave Fuerstenburg, Steve Voss, Dewayne Bisek, Stephen Henry, Jerry Engelbrecht, Kevin McMenimen, Hank Wessel, Jon Schneider, Bruce Winterfeldt and Todd Call

Meeting called to order by President Glen Wink.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Dale to accept minutes, seconded by Dwain.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Checking                                  Thrivent General Fund              Habitat Day

$49,442.80                                            $71,790.47                                $2,934.44

Prudential Scholarship                               Tree Account                                    Ice Fishing Challenge

$11,139.87                                            Closed                                      $113,000.00

Motion by Roger to accept treasurer’s report, seconded by Bill.  Motion passed.

Kevin from the Dist 206 transportation was here to see about the lease of the building for this school year, he also brought Hank Wessel who wanted to personally thank the sportsmen for the use of the building as a break room for the drivers.

Bruce Winterfeldt – DNR Waterways was here to answer some questions about the placement of docks.  The dock in question is if there is a possibility of having one on Lake Mina.  Bruce will do some checking and get back to us about it.  He also talked about the fishing piers and some work that needs to be done in the near future.  He has 8 counties that he works with and 142 docks in his area.

Jon Schneider – DU Lake Jennie Project   Jon brought Todd Call from Glenwood to help explain what they hope to see done with the project.  They hope to see cattails and blue rush, red heads, mallards, blue wing, wood ducks, canvasbacks and diver ducks. It is still in the designation process, external review, and then 30 days to comment.

Jerry Engelbrecht – Art Engelbrecht Scholarship   Art had some specific goals for scholarship and Jerry is trying to get it done.  He brought a scholarship agreement between Jerry W. Engelbrecht and Viking Sportsmen to go over and decide if this is how we want things done.  There was a lot of discussion about the wording and how the monies would be distributed and that the Banke Scholarship is attached to this one.  After more discussion John Leesch moved to accept this agreement, then amended it to let the board of directors take care of it at a special meeting of the board, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed.  Special meeting of the board was set up for Wednesday September 24^th 6:00 p.m. at Jerry’s cabin.

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Display board /Pamphlets – Barb showed the progress of the display board; the committee of Glen, Belinda, Jim Baxter and Barb is still waiting for info from committees.

Þ   Fair booth – Belinda thanked those who helped and asked that when you sign up for something follow through with your commitment or find someone to take your place.

Þ   Banquet for next year – nothing new at this time

Þ   Logging of the hardwoods – Dwain called the logging company to see where the check was now that they are done, hasn’t heard back from them.

Þ   Fish stocking – Chuck reported that the Alexandria hospitality association would donate $30,000.00 towards fish stocking.  He went to the lakes association meeting to present the offer of matching funds.

Þ   DU Banquet is Sept 18, 2008

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Mark moved to accept proposal, one time donation of $5,000.00 payable in 2010, we can choose to pay in 2009 or 2010, seconded by John Leesch.  Motion passed

Þ   Drew name for the wood duck house give away at the fair.  It was suggested for next year to put a picture of what a wood duck looks like on the house.  Ashley Brethorst was the winner.

Þ   Arlene moved we renew the lease for drivers as is the past years, seconded by John.  Motion passed.

Þ   Dedicated funding literature needs to get out to the public. 3/8 of 1%, less that 30.00 per person.

Þ   Mark reported Jr. Vikings looks promising this year; they meet the 1^st and 3^rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

Þ   Minnesota Deer Hunters banquet is Thursday October 23^rd.

Þ   Volunteer to serve October meeting.  Chuck Bokinskie said he would do it.

Motion to adjourn by Arlene, seconded by Roger.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Thursday September 16, 2008 at the Bemo building

Chuck Bokinskie Serving

Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting

Ice Fishing Challenge – Saturday February 9, 2008

Banquet

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Belinda Wink          Mark Anderson            Barb Wittmer

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Jim Baxter                    Roger Wittmer              Bill Maynard                       Todd Lanners           

Gene Sullivan                Arlene Bosek                Curt Flesner                         Gregg Baxter

Others in attendance:  Ron Hoffman, Larry Kvitek, Chuck Kaley, Carl Kremer, Gus, Merrill Pedersen, Chuck Bokinskie, Ken and Vera Anderson Paul Hanson and Jon Schneider.

Meeting called to order by President Glen Wink.

Jon Schneider was here to talk about Lake Jennie project and ask for a donation.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Gene to accept minutes, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Checking                                  Thrivent General Fund              Habitat Day

$21,837.27                                            $71,663.90                                $3,106.11

Prudential Scholarship                               Tree Account                                    Ice Fishing Challenge

$11,139.87                                            Closed                                      $113,000.00

Motion by Mark to accept treasurer’s report, seconded by Curt.  Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Display board /Pamphlets –The committee of Glen, Belinda, Jim Baxter and Barb is still waiting for info from committees.

Þ   Banquet for next year – Jim Baxter waiting for Broadway Ballroom, hopes to have more info at next meeting.

Þ   Website – The address is www.vikingsportsmen.org, check it out there is more work to be done but it is a work in progress.

Þ   Customer appreciation day at Alex Ag-The Country Store – Harv would like Viking Sportsmen to participate at this event to let the community know more about us and what we do.  Date is Sept. 11, 2008 4-7 P.M.  Sign up sheet was passed around for those who wanted to help with this event.

Þ   Dedicated Funding – we should try to get e-mail addresses at the fair booth so we can send out information.

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Mark moved to move our September meeting from Thursday to Wednesday so members could attend the DU Banquet, seconded by Gene.  Motion passed.

Þ   Mark moved to move our October meeting from Thursday to Wednesday so members could attend the Deer Hunters Banquet, seconded by Gene.  Motion passed.

Þ   Gus from the Deer Hunters thanked us for letting them use the building for firearm safety class.

Þ   Gus brought up that MN Deer Hunters is bringing a Big Buck Display to Alexandria in October for the Jr High students, and requested a donation to help cover cost.  Motion by Mark to donate $225.00 for the show, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed.

Þ   Motion by Curt to donate $250.00 to Deer Hunters for their upcoming banquet and $250.00 to DU for their upcoming banquet, seconded by Arlene.  Motion passed.

Þ   The Lake Jennie project request was tabled until next meeting, Jon will be at the meeting.

Þ   Bill brought up that KIKV along with other groups is sponsoring an outdoor show at the Viking Plaza mall and thought it would be a great place to let people know what we do as a club.  Motion by Mark to participate at the cost of $100 for the booth, seconded by Paul Hanson.  Motion passed.  Sign up sheet was sent around for those who want to help with this event.

Þ   Serving in August – Barb & Roger Wittmer

Motion to adjourn by Arlene, seconded by Roger.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Wednesday September 17, 2008 at the Bemo building

Roger & Barb Serving

Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting

Ice Fishing Challenge – Saturday February 9, 2008

Banquet

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Barb Wittmer          Mark Anderson

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Jim Baxter                    Roger Wittmer              Bill Maynard                       Todd Lanners

Jim Stratton                  Gene Sullivan                 Arlene Bosek                Cliff Emmert

Others in attendance:  Leonard Anderson and Larry Kvitek

Meeting called to order at 5:55 p.m. by President Glen Wink.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Gene to accept minutes, seconded by Mark.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Dale wasn’t at the meeting but got the report to me the next day.

General Checking                                  Thrivent General Fund              Habitat Day

$24,232.66                                            $71,525.18                                $3,105.14

Prudential Scholarship                               Tree Account                                    Ice Fishing Challenge

$11,139.87                                            Closed                                      $113,000.00

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Display board – Barb is working on this, we need info on the various projects going on.

Þ   Pamphlets –The committee of Glen, Belinda, Jim Baxter and Barb is still waiting for info from committees.

Þ   Fair booth – see Belinda for a spot to help out, should have raffle tickets for the ice fishing challenge by then.

Þ   Scholarship recipients – see if we can get them at the next meeting so we can get pictures of them.

Þ   Banquet for next year – Jim Baxter checking on prices and rooms, still waiting for Broadway Ballroom, hopes to have more info at next meeting.

Þ   Website – The address is www.vikingsportsmen.org, check it out there is more work to be done but it is a work in progress.

Þ   Customer appreciation day at Alex Ag-The Country Store – Harv would like Viking Sportsmen to participate at this event to let the community know more about us and what we do.  Since the meeting in July I have talked to Harv and the date is in September.  I will have more info at the August meeting.

Þ   Dedicated Funding – Mark would like clubs from around the county to get together and pool resources, he would like to see a billboard up, cost is approx $700.00.  Mark, Gene, Bill and Jerry Krebs is on the committee to get advertising and info out to the public about this issue.

Þ   Bemo sign is done.

Þ   Safe will be delivered July 10^th.

Þ   Roger Holmes Wildlife Management Area – Building was removed.  Checking on if some of the food plots were planted this year.

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Arlene moved to give the Chippewa 4-H club 150.00 for helping all day with Sr. Fishing, seconded by Barb.  Motion passed

Þ   Serving in August – Glen and Belinda Wink

Motion to adjourn by Arlene, seconded by Gene.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Wednesday August 13, 2008 at the Bemo building

We will be setting up for the fair.

Upcoming Events

Douglas County Fair August 14-17 2008

Annual Meeting

Ice Fishing Challenge

Banquet

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Belinda Wink          Barb Wittmer          Dale Flesner       Chad Weisel

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Gregg Baxter                Jim Baxter                    Syl Schmidt                   Roger Wittmer

Jim Stratton                  Gene Sullivan                Mike Moore                  Cliff Emmert

Others in attendance:  Paul Hanson, Ken & Vera Anderson, Stephen Henry, Bev Schmidt, Carl Kremer,

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Glen Wink.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Stephen Henry to accept minutes, seconded by Ken.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Checking                                  Thrivent General Fund               Habitat Day

$22,992.39                                            $71,385.88                                $3,603.66

Prudential Scholarship                            Tree Account                            Ice Fishing Challenge

$11,335.47                                            $994.03                                     $113,000.00

We have $3,000.00 coming from the Ice Fishing Challenge.  Motion by Gene to approve treasurer’s report, seconded by Jim S.  Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Walleye stocking – Gene reported we are 400 lbs short of goal.  We thanked Gene for all the hard work he has done on this project.

Þ   Display board – Barb moved to spend up to $100 to have the board with pictures done in scrapbook fashion, will also have about us and the projects we are doing, seconded by Stephen Henry.  Motion passed.

Þ   Pamphlets – Glen has been putting some of this together, Mike Moore sent him what he had worked up a few years ago when we talked about updating the pamphlets.  The committee is Glen, Belinda, Jim Baxter and Barb.

Þ   Fair booth – see Belinda for a spot to help out, should have raffle tickets for the ice fishing challenge by then.

Þ   Scholarship recipients – see if we can get them at the next meeting so we can get pictures of them.

Þ   Banquet for next year – Jim Baxter talked with Allie at Holiday Inn, we penciled in April 2, 2009 with them, will be checking all options.  Committee will get together soon to talk about it.

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Youth summer trap league – Jim Baxter moved to donate $500.00 to the league, seconded by Syl.  Motion passed.

Þ   Ice Fishing Challenge – Jim Stratton stated the challenge was meeting on Tuesday the 24^th at the Bemo building at 7-7:30 p.m.  Working on getting a major sponsor.  The Hotel assn is adding 10,000 for advertising in the metro area, to encourage more participation from there.  The challenge needs more Viking Sportsmen Members to help out with the event.

Þ   Dale reported that Bill Maynard is looking into the gun safe, working with Shooting Sports Outlet.

Þ   Jim Stratton would like to specify where the monies he gets from the matching funds from ITW.  He would like it to go to Jr. Viking Sportsmen, and to purchase a digital camera to take pictures during the various events we hold each year with the remaining to go to the Boy Scouts camp..  Motion by Stephen, seconded by Paul to accept the money with those provisions.  Motion passed

Þ   Senior fishing starts at noon at Arrowwood on Wednesday July 9^th, the monthly meeting will follow about 5:30.  Come help if you can or come eat supper before the meeting.

Þ   Barb will check with Alex Ag, the Country Store to see when the fall event is that they would like Viking Sportsmen to participate in with them.

Motion to adjourn by Gene, seconded by Ken.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Wednesday July 9, 2008 at the Bemo building

Supper served after they come back from fishing at the 4-H food stand until about

5:15-5:30 Meeting to follow

Upcoming Events

Sr. Fishing Wednesday July 9, 2008

Douglas County Fair August 14-17 2008

Meeting Agenda for July 9, 2008

Call meeting to order

Secretary’s Report:

Treasurer’s Report:

  Old Business:

I.               Display board

            II.         New pamphlets

            III.       Sign up for Fair Booth

 New Business:

            I.          Volunteer to serve August meeting

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Belinda Wink          Mark Anderson          Barb Wittmer          Dale Flesner      

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Rick Anderson              Jerry Krebs                   Syl Schmidt                   Roger Wittmer

Arlene Bosek                Jim Stratton                  Gene Sullivan                Bill Maynard

Others in attendance:  John Peshek, DeWayne Bisek, Paul Hanson, Paul Martinek, Ken & Vera Anderson, Dan Lindquist, Ron Hoffman, Stephen Henry, Larry Kvitek, Bev Schmidt, Chuck Kaley, Carl Kremer, Dave Fuerstenberg and Corey Skerjance from DNR forestry.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Glen Wink.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Jim S. to accept minutes, seconded by John.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Checking                                  Thrivent General Fund               Habitat Day

$43,108.11                                            $71,243.07                                $3,000.55

Prudential Scholarship                            Tree Account                            Ice Fishing Challenge

$12,599.31                                            $994.03                                    

Motion by John to approve treasurer’s report, seconded by Jim S.  Motion passed.

Corey was here from the DNR Forestry about the hardwoods project.  Job almost complete will finish getting logs out when hole dries up.  Corey is leaving the area for a new position, Ernie will be replacing him.

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Dale reported on banquet, profit was 26, 364.78 we still have some outstanding bills.  Ron moved we buy a gun safe for guns and raffle next year at our banquet, spend up to 1,200, seconded by Ken.  Bill and Roger will take care of this.  Mark Anderson amended motion that we leave option to keep sake for ourselves, seconded by Stephen Henry.  Amendment was ok with Ron.  Motion passed.

Þ   Thanked Ken & Vera for putting up blinds.

Þ   We purchased a left-handed 22 for firearm safety, it didn’t work well.  Dale moved we trade for a right handed single shot, seconded by Gene.  Motion passed.  

Þ   Mark moved to purchase DVD set for firearm safety class, seconded by Dan.  Motion passed.

Þ   Display board was tabled until next month.

Þ   New pamphlets, tabled until next month.

Þ   Walleye stocking – Gene reported we have563 lbs left to stock in Le Homme Dieu, rest of the lakes are stocked.  They are gearing up for fundraising for this year, maybe a fall fish fry.  Gene will be looking into advertising the fish stocking with lake assoc, paper and members.  Dale moved that Gene get proposal together, seconded by Bill.  Motion passed.  It was also noted that Ken Neuman and Jim Schoenrock had wild game feed and donated money to stocking.

Þ   Dedication of Roger Holmes Wildlife Management Area – Bill Maynard reported that over 200 people showed up.  Event went well.  Without the support of local sportsmen this wouldn’t have happened.  There was an article in the Tribune May 4^th.

Þ   Thank you from Brandon for sponsoring ground water festival.

Þ   Bemo pond sign should be done shortly and ready to put up this fall.

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Pheasant release will be Sunday the 18^th of May, they will be loaded and ready for release about 1:00.

Þ   Volunteer to serve June meeting – Arlene volunteered

Þ   Jim Stratton moved that ITW use the building on Saturday May 17 for their annual fish fry, seconded by Dan.  Motion passed.

Þ   Belinda is in charge of fair booth sign up.  See her about helping again this year.  Can be reached at

320-763-2410 for more information or to sign up.

Þ   Habitat day – big success, involved Wal-mart.  Jr Vikings will receive a 2,000 grant from Wal-mart.  Vern Ostrom and Casey DeYoung from Pioneer Heritage Trust are working on a restoration project; the Jr Vikings are donating that money received from grant to the project.

Þ   Fish fry here Sunday May 18^th with the Jr. Vikings.

Þ   Jr. Viking banquet is Monday June 2^nd, 6:30 p.m.

Þ   Sr. Fishing is Wednesday July 9, they could use more cane poles

Þ   Barb moved we change meeting dates for July and August, July 9^th after Sr. fishing day and August 13^th to set up for the fair, seconded by Ken.  Motion passed

Þ   Mark asked permission to use tables and chairs on June 14 for graduation party, permission granted.

Motion to adjourn by Arlene, seconded by Roger.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Thursday June 19, 2008 at the Bemo building

Supper at 6:30 Meeting at 7:00

Arlene Bosek will be serving.

Upcoming Events

Sr. Fishing Wednesday July 9, 2008

Douglas County Fair  August 14-17 2008

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Glen Wink          Belinda Wink          Mark Anderson          Barb Wittmer         

Dale Flesner       Chad Weisel 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT

Curt Flesner        Rick Anderson                        Steve Hoskins               Todd Lanners          Jerry Krebs             

Dwain Schuette   Gregg Baxter              Jim Baxter                    Arlene Bosek          Jim Stratton      

Bill Maynard       Cliff Emmert               Gene Sullivan

Others in attendance:  Don Gayken, DeWayne Bisek, Paul Hanson, Merrill Pedersen, Ken & Vera Anderson, Dan Lindquist, Harvey Weisel, Ron Hoffman, Stephen Henry and Chuck Bokinskie.

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Glen Wink.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Motion by Jim B, seconded by Gregg, to accept minutes.  Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

General Checking                                  Thrivent General Fund               Habitat Day

$46,312.52                                            $71,087.95                                $4,873.58

Prudential Scholarship                            Tree Account                            Ice Fishing Challenge

$11,335.47                                            $1,831.21                                  $124,039.39 less expenses

Will have full banquet report next month.  Motion by Ken to approve treasurer’s report, seconded by Steve.

Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Þ   Banquet went well, full details at next meeting, it was decided to send letters to all members thanking them for coming also put web address on postcard and ask if anyone has an e-mail address that we could send newsletter to so more members could be kept up to date on what is going on with club.  Chad moved that we set April 2, 2009 for our next banquet, seconded by Gene.  Motion passed.  Committee is to get together and have a wrap up meeting and finalize date.

Þ   Ice Fishing Challenge, lost money on the challenge, made some on the raffle.  Each club should receive about 3,100.

NEW BUSINESS

Þ   Pheasant release will be after next meeting.  Release will be Sunday the 18^th of May.

Þ   Jim B. will look into a display board for out projects to be displayed at various events.

Þ   Looking at getting new pamphlets made about our club.  We need to update booklet, each committee bring report next month.  Mark moved to have paragraph and pictures to president for next month, seconded by Chad.  Motion passed.  Glen, Belinda, Barb and Jim B will be on committee to put together new brochure booklet

Þ   May meeting will be at the hardwoods property to put up signs and tour property.  Dan will serve supper.  In case of bad weather meeting will be at the Bemo building.  Eat at 6:00 with meeting at 6:30 and then time to put up signs and tour property.

Þ   Jerry Engelbrecht called see about setting on committee for Art Engelbrecht scholarship and also on the Conservationist of the Year.  Mark moved to have Jerry sit on both committees, seconded by Stephen Henry.  Motion passed.

Þ   On the scholarship committee will be Dale Flesner, Dan Lindquist, Dwain Schuette, Bill Maynard and Jerry Engelbrecht.  On the Conservationist of the Year committee will be Cliff Emmert, Dwain Schuette, Mark Anderson, Jerry Engelbrecht and Stephen Henry.  Set up criteria for Conservationist of the year and Scholarships given by Viking Sportsmen.

Þ   We need to set up guidelines for committees for our events each year.  What gets done and the timeline for each event.

Þ   Pioneer Heritage Trust is having a tour on Sunday May 4^th; anyone wanting to go on the tour should contact Vern Ostrom.

Þ   We need to get an article in the paper about the Conservationist of the Year award presented at our banquet.  This year’s recipient was Mert Larson.

Þ   Dedication for the property purchased by various groups will be on Saturday May 3^rd at 1:00 P.M.  The metal building on the Williams property, it will be named the Roger Holmes Wildlife Management Area.  Expecting about 200 people.

Þ   Saturday May 3^rd will be a benefit for Randy Buse who had a kidney transplant with some complications.  Request for Viking sportsmen to donate a jacket.  Motion by Dan, seconded by Arlene to donate jacket.  Motion passed.

Þ   Jr. Viking sportsmen will have annual trip, this year going to Carlos Avery wildlife management area, federal ammo plant and Sherburn national wildlife area.  Anyone wishing to go with contact Dan or Mark.

Þ   Senate citizen council for dedicated funding, we need to get Tory Westrom involved with this.

Þ   Web site, we are linked with Pheasants Forever, Sportsmen for Change, and Ducks Unlimited.  This is so we can set up for promotions, locally share info with them and pass info to each other.

Þ   Tom Osterberg sent info about VHS disease in fish.  Contact the fishing committee for more information about this.

Þ   Arlene suggested we get notebooks with the various projects in them and how to set up for each.

Motion to adjourn by Arlene, seconded by Gregg.  Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted

Barb Wittmer

Secretary

Next meeting is Thursday May 15, 2008 at the Bemo building

Property committee is out of town this week.

Supper at 6:30 Meeting at 7:00

Dan Lindquist will be serving.

Upcoming Events

Sr. Fishing Wednesday July 9, 2008

Meeting Agenda for May 15, 2008

 Call meeting to order

Secretary’s Report:

Treasurer’s Report:

Old Business:

I.                    Annual Banquet

II.                 Purchase of 22’s and videos for firearm safety training

III.               Display board

IV.              New pamphlets

V.                 Walleye Stocking

VI.              Dedication of Roger Holmes Wildlife Management Area

New Business:

I.               Pheasant release

           II.             Volunteer to serve June meeting