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PHEASANTS FOREVER
NORTHERN COLORADO CHAPTER
Oct. 14, 2009
Kevin Martin called the meeting to order at 7:05pm at Jax in Loveland.
There were 11 members present.
Minutes from September 9, were approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Approved. We have recently bought 6 guns which mean we have 9 available
for the banquet in February.
Habitat
Youth Hunt
Stan reported that some changes needed to be
made and presented those changes. All participants will shoot
clays before going on their hunt. Their will be a habitat trail
and some surprises along the way to observe gun handling with
empty guns. We will release 99 birds again. Hunts will be
limited to 45 minutes instead of 1 ½ hours. Killed birds will
be bagged and put on ice with the shooters name on it and they
will all be cleaned in the afternoon after all hunts. All
participants will receive a vest and a PF hat. We will have a
door prize drawing at the end for youth. Prizes are 2 guided
pheasant hunts, 10 $10. gift certificates from NoCoPF and 10
$10. gift certificates from Bob Hix(State Council) , gift
certificates from Great Guns for trap or skeet and several sets
of poultry shears. Must be present to win. We have 40 youth
scheduled.
Website
Newsletter
Banquet
Costs for the last two years at
the Ranch and projected costs for holding it at the Elks were
presented and discussed. It was approved to hold it at the Elks
and we hope to save a substantial amount of money. See you in
February. If someone is a member of BPOE#804 please contact
Kevin or JB as we could save even more money with a member
sponsor.
New Business
Bob Hix
and Noe explained the wanted-- Farm Bill biologists and what is
expected. The NRCS office is going to provide an office, vehicle and
matching funds. PF needs to raise $100k to kick this off the ground for
2 years. PF and NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) are
looking at 2 positions initially. One in Holyoke and one in Burlington.
It was discussed and approved that we commit for $3k this year and sign
a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) for $3k next year with our option of
increasing it. We also approved $1k for the LAF (Legislative Action
Fund). LAF supports National PF and especially lobbyists for CRP and the
Farm Bill.
If we were able to find sponsors for the youth hunts that would
free up $4k or more for other projects.
Noe has drafted a letter
to the USDA Farm Service Agency. She handed out copies and asked for
comment and will mail it before the deadline. Thank you Noe.
Stan B.
talked about the very positive responses he had received from TUNE camp
participants, parents and relatives. He would like to hold 2 camps next
year and was very excited (for Stan) about next years camp(s).
Other Banquets
There are several banquets being held in conjunction with the
Colorado Opener. If you are in those areas please plan on
attending. A couple of them only require $10 for members to get
in the door. Some information is incomplete but here is contact
information.
Northeast Colorado PF (Sterling, CO) Friday night November 13th
Phillips County PF (Holyoke, CO) Saturday night November 14th
Yuma County PF (Yuma, CO) Saturday night November 14th
Southeast Colorado PF (Lamar, CO) Saturday night November 14th
Baca County PF (Springfield, CO) Saturday night November 14th
For more info go to:
coloradopf.com Meeting called at 8:56 pm
Jim Litchfield
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