Star Prairie Fish & Game Association November Meeting

Monday, April 21, 2008 –Don Madsen’s on Cedar Lake

 

 

     The April meeting of the SPF&G was called to order at 7:07 pm by President Dan Bygd.

 

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

    

Committee Reports :

 

  1. Senior Pontoon ride : On Cedar Lake is scheduled for June 17, with a rain date of June 18, the number of riders that will be accommodated was increased to 125 this year.   Ray Barry will contact pontoon drivers.

 

  1. Fisheries/Habitat : Donations for fish cribs at Russel’s Sport & Bike were picked up by Don Demulling, $60 to $80 was collected.  A Cedar lake cleanup to remove ice-fishing debris was completed.    The last fish crib went down today.

 

  1. Park Party : tabled

 

  1. McMurtrie property/Land Trust : The sites for trail and nature viewing sites were marked and GPS locations taken.  Bluebird and wood duck nesting boxes have been put in place.  Projects on Service Learning day, on May 14, include; planting the rain garden with native plants, installing gates and sign posts, digging in overflow for the rain garden, installing screening under the dock at Cedar Bay, and constructing the Jack Hayes memorial near the dam.

 

  1. Outreach/Youth : A Junior Bass Masters group has been started by Indianhead Bassers, with tournaments planned, it is open to youth 13 – 18 years old.  The club voted to provide a $250 sponsorship for the group.  The Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow group will be camping at McMurtrie on Aug. 22 –24, providing one service day at the site where they will re-deck the dam, assemble Leopold benches, and possible clear the ridge trail.  There will be 25 scouts with 15 leaders.   The club decided to also sell, or take orders, for Leopold benches at club events.  Additional youth events, such as ice fishing opportunities, Learn to Hunt, and working with Kid’s Company were discussed.

 

  1. Buck’s Night :  276 small binoculars for door prize have been purchased.  31 guns have also been purchased, including guns for the 10 gun external raffle.  Buck’s Night will be Monday, November 17.

 

  1. The club has 71 members in good standing.   Dues notices for unpaid 2008 memberships were mailed to 23, 2007 members.

 

Old Business/New Business:

 

1.    Thank You’s were received from the Bygd girls and the Volleyball team, the Jack Hayes family, and Phyllis Menke.

2.    The annual spring ditch cleanup on Hwy 65 is scheduled for 6:30 on April 22.

3.    A committee was formed to investigate polo shirts with the club logo to wear at summer events.

4.    The USF&W has hired a summer intern, the club will contribute $900 as part of the cost.

5.    A new order for club caps at $4.25 each has been placed.  12 dozen each of orange, khaki, and Navy are on order.

6.    USF&W waterfowl surveys on WPA’s is planned for May and June, contact Chuck Magoon if interested.

 

 

           The next meeting of the SPF&GA is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2008, 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 8:35 pm.  

   

                                                                            

Respectfully submitted by :   Mike Kelly (Recorder)