WSSA Minutes  Sept 12, 2012

 

Pres M Spungin called the meeting to order at 5:05PM at Casper’s Ramada Inn Coffee shop.  Board present:  VP Bev Spungin, Sec/Tr Sebesta, & Hunt/Cons Phil Morgan.  Three members attended.

 

The May 5, 2012 annual meeting minutes were read.  M by Bev, 2^nd Phil to approve as read.  VV+    The Treasure reported a checking balance of $3239.81 as of 9/8/2012.   M/ D French, 2^nd D Ament to approve.  VV+  Membership 798.

 

OLD BUSINESS   1]  Emailing the newsletter saved nearly $600; 11 have asked for hard copy.    2]   No information available on the Kern case appeal.   3]   John Lancaster accepted the Daisy 888 and the TV/VCR for use with the Horseshoe Livestock 4-H club.   4]   WSSFoundation funds were discussed.  M/ Morgan, 2^nd French to place foundation money into the WSSA junior program.   5]  Rep Kendal Kroecker won in the primary by 3 votes; no opposition  in general.  Kit Jennings lost and we lost a friend in the legislature.   5] EXPO range set up & ready.

 

NEW BUSINESS   1]   Rep Kroecker and others are expected to reintroduce legislation to curtail the free crime areas.    2]   2013 will be WSSA election of officers; notice to be placed in newsletter.    3]  Sec/Trea asked for suggestions on running the rifle raffle if no hard copies newsletters are sent.  Discussion held shows the need for a hard copy to aid in address updates and expected a better return than if members are asked to print, cut and fill out tickets from the web site.    4]   Winter meeting date set for Jan 5, 2013 with alternate date the 12^th in Casper.   5]  M/B Spungin to purchase 2 sets of high power training DVD’s with a $100 total maximum set. 2^nd French.  VV+

 

Hunting & Conservation- Phil Morgan.  Big game season are underway.  Oct 1^st wolf season for the 1^st time.  Dry, fires in areas disrupting some hunts.  G&F wanting to increase fees, saying their expenses are up and it has been a few years since an adjustment has been made.  M/Spungin,2^nd Ament to send G&F a letter in opposition to any fee increase.  Discussion on changing the ‘all wildlife’ in G&F mission to ‘all hunted/fished’. VV+    G&F have expressed support for the use of suppressors in the field.

 

Junior programs-   Dudley Irvine thru Sebesta reported the increase in 4-H shooting participants.   WY Catholic College has shown increased interest in shooting and has been invited to join the Lander Junior program.

 

Competition Phil Morgan read the HP/SR champion report sent by Roy Bane.  Roy is hospitalized after a horse wreck.  Phil added the Camp Perry report telling the story of the 2 junior and 2 coaches trip.  Thanks to Ken Langford for paying all junior entry fees at State SR/HP Championships

 

CLUBS-   1]  LVSA outdoor season completed, moving indoors with SB and air guns.

2]  Thermopolis ran 4-H rifle and shotgun all summer.  Completed range repair/upgrades included fencing and gravel.    3]  Laramie range hosted the HP/SR championships to showcase their new upgraded facility.  They plan to seek funds from NRA Foundation and local recreation board.

 

Adjourn at 7PM   Have a safe and enjoyable fall.

 

Roger Sebesta  sec/trea   emailed to BOD  9-20-2012