Star Prairie Fish & Game Association February Meeting

Monday, June 18, 2007 – Star Prairie Village Park

 

     The June meeting of the SPF&GA was called to order at 7:30 pm by President Dan Bygd.

 

     The Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were read and approved as presented.

 

Meeting Guests :

 

  1. US Fish & Wildlife : Tom Kerr, new area manager
  2. New members : Jack Hayes, Don Coles
  3. Land and Water Conservation : Kyle Kulow, Dave Larson
  4. Star Prairie Trout Farm : Jeff & Barb & family

 

Committee Reports :

 

  1. Committee reports for  Outreach, and Youth were tabled.
  2. Fisheries/Habitat :  Food plots have been planted, weed spraying to follow.  About ½ of the prairie grass planting has been completed, including 120 acres at Willow River State park.
  3. Bucks Night : All but one of the guns are currently being displayed in area taverns, the Packer ticket give-away to the top tavern seller of raffle tickets was received quite well.    Bucks Night is Monday, November 12.   Members are encouraged to thank the taverns that are displaying guns and signs, and selling tickets for the gun raffle.
  4. Park Party : Bob Swanda reports that Trigger Happy and the Fiddler have been booked to again play at the Park Party, which is  set for August 14, 2007.  The park will open at 1:00 with food and refreshments and possible entertainment.  A committee meeting will be held shortly to finalize details.  A proposed new flyer was distributed for comments.   The silent auction was discussed and a decision made to procure a Canadian fishing trip as an auction item again this year.
  5. Education Building :  Deeds have been signed for the land swap for perc-able land for the septic system.  Driveway elevations have been taken, the driveway installation work will be put out for bids very soon.  
  6. Current 2007 membership stands at 47 paid members in good standing.   25 former members have been put on an inactive list and will be sent reminders that 2007 dues have not been paid.   The e-mail distribution list was reviewed prior to the meeting and updated. 
  7. Sr. Pontoon rides : 102 seniors took part in the pontoon rides and trout cook-out on  Wed. June 13 on Cedar Lake on a beautiful day.   11 pontoons were used this year.   The cost for the food was $787.00.  A decision was made to accommodate 10 – 20 more seniors next year.
  8. Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance has been renewed for the next year with the Dowd Reliance agency.  It includes one million dollars in liability, and $5000 in medical coverage.  The premium is about $1,500.00.     Any club member who has contacts with other agencies, for competitive bids for next year should contact the board of directors.

 

Old Business/New Business:

 

1.    The club sponsored Bob Moberg memorial scholarship was given to NR high school student Ben Mortenson of Star Prairie by Jeff Moberg at the school awards day.

2.     A motion was made to donate half the cost of a Prairie planting at the new Star Prairie town hall, of about $400.

3.    Special awards of Fishing Rods were presented to Kyle Kulow and Dave Larson for their fine work on the planning, construction and completion of the board walk and winter access on the south west bay of Cedar Lake

4.    Phyllis Menke, who donated the land for the McMurtrie preserve on Cedar lake will be staying at the family cabin beginning the end of June, Stuart Nelson will arrange a social gathering with the Menke’s and the club during their stay.

5.    The Indianhead Bassers sponsored a kid’s fishing day on June 2.   12 boats were on hand for a fishing outing with kids ages 8 to 13.   The kids were given prizes of 2 rods and reels, fishing tackle and lunch.    The club sponsored the lunch and refreshments.  Anyone who knows of a youth who would be interested in next years outing should contact Erv Erickson.

6.     Jack Hayes presented information on the Cedar Lake Community Center that uses the old school building at the north landing on Cedar Lake.   The group is looking for assistance in keeping the Center open.  It was agreed that the building, parking area, and boat ramp area are all of concern to the club.  An investigation as to the ownership of this area and possible club involvement with this will continue.

7.    A tour of the Star Prairie trout farm preceded the meeting, thanks to Jeff & Barb for the tour and the great meal of barbecued trout.   The smoked trout dip was excellent !

 

 

 

            The next meeting of the SPF&GA is scheduled for Monday, July 16, with the 6 pm social hour and the 7 pm regular meeting at Don Madsen’s on Cedar Lake

 

 With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.

 

      

                                                                             Respectfully submitted

                                              Mike Kelly (Recorder)