PACIFIC COAST HUNTER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Minutes April 18, 2007, Board Meeting
Sunnyvale Rod and Gun Club
A) Jim Sanchez, Chuck Giordanego, Sam Gow, Gary Brennan, Dennis Fontaine, Chuck Woodson, Patrick Muldoon
B) Absent - Don Del Grande, John Galloway
C) Also present – Lt. James Kasper (DFG), Charles Gilmore (past director)
Balance $6212.63
Outstanding bills - $1,982.40 for the speaker at the In Service training
There was no bank statement presented, the new treasurer will contact the bank and have a statement for the next board meeting. Jim Sanchez suggested Gary e-mail all the board members when the information (bank statement) became available.
OLD BUSINESS
The Pig seminar to be held at Hunter Liggett on April 29 needs volunteers for set up, registration, and food service. Chuck Giordanego volunteered to call the three instructors in the local area to see if they will volunteer to help.
Information presented by Sam Gow. After a discussion of the issue Sam Gow will research what the current State regulation are regarding individuals with disabilities hunting and if any existing laws need to be changed or modified. This item was tabled till additional information becomes available.
Election of officers
John Galloway was re-elected as Secretary, Garry Brennan was elected as Treasurer, Chuck Woodson and Patrick Muldoon were elected as new Directors. Congratulations to all those elected and re-elected.
A discussion of AB N912 Mentoring bill was presented and it was agreed upon that since PCHEA is a 501 c3 organization we should not participate in political activities that may influence our tax status and we should not write a letter objecting to the passage of AB N912.
Chuck Giordanego requested that we purchase a banner for the Pig Hunting Seminar. The board agreed to purchase two banners for seminars for a cost of approximately $486.00. Vote was 6 yes, 1 against - motion carried.
Sam Gow suggested we purchase ‘plastic bags’ for hunter education students to carry their hand-outs and plastic whistles. The board request that Sam gets a cost estimate and come back to the board next meeting with a proposal.
It was discussed that the caterer for the In Service meeting be sent a letter with our tax id information, thanking him for the discount of $600 on the cost of food. The President will sign the letter.
Lt. Kasper suggested we look into the concept of having a local wildlife artist design a limited print for our next In Service training. This item was tabled and will be discussed at the next board meeting.
Next meeting was set for Wednesday August 1, 2007. Lt. James Kasper will be providing the snacks/dinner.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Acting Secretary Sam Gow
(minutes compiled by John Galloway from Sam's notes)