NORTH DAKOTA TRAPSHOOTING ASSOCIATION

Fall Meeting November 2, 2002

The NDTA Board of Directors Annual Fall meeting was called to order by President Louis Kuster @ 10:00 AM at the Chieftain Motel located in Carrington ND.

Board Members present included: Louis Kuster, VP Dave Harmon, Sec./Trasure Marc Cunningham, ATA Delegate Chester Nelson Jr. Darold Asbridge, Scott Sagsveen, Jim Schumacher, Scott Phelps, Norris Olson, Dan Pederson and William Suda, absent was Jeff Wagner. Also in attendance were NDTA members: Deb Cunningham, Jerry Bergeron and Barb & Duane Reister.

Reading of minutes for the Board Meeting held in Bismarck ND during the 2002 State Shoot was waived and accepted. Marc read the Treasure’s report, reporting check book balance of $5378.49 and Piper Jaffery Account balance of $4963.74, Chet then reported the Gifts, Grants and Memorial Fund total as $6676 including $6270 in the Lewis and Clark Account. The Treasure’s report was accepted as reported.

Chet then gave the ATA Delegate’s Report, discussing the youth program at the Grand, our Fargo Team received a runner-up award. Reported that the Sparta Location has been declined and a new location has yet to be determined. Chet also discussed the six new ATA rule changes for 2003 that are clearly posted and all clubs have been notified.

Old Business

The $.50/100 target rule implemented in 2002 was discussed but no action taken, Marc reported revenue collected from the new fee was +- $2234 and pointed out that the rule did not include 2003 targets thrown in 2002.

Dave H. suggested a website upgrade that would be more “user friendly” than the current one with an estimated increase of $130/year. Chet motioned to go with the new one,

Dan P. seconded, motion passed. It was also suggested that all clubs include the Website address in all shoot programs and the yearly shoot schedule.

New Business

• 2003 ND State Shoot dates for Fargo, after much discussion related to dates and locations of adjacent States a motion was made by Dan P. to hold the ND State Shoot on July 31 and Aug. 1,2,3 of 2003, Darold A. seconded and motion carried.
• 2003 State Trophies, a suggestion was made to eliminate the “Open Champion” Tropies for Doubles and Singles, Bill S. motioned, Scott P. seconded, motion passed.
• State Shoot trophy money provided by the NDTA, Norris O. motioned it remain the same as 2002 being $5000 and host club provide $1800, Darold A. seconded and motion carried.
• State Shoot Added Money provided by the NDTA in 2002 was $1450, Bill S. motioned it remain the same for 2003, Scott P. seconded, motion carried.
• Grand American Stipends, a motion by Darold A. that the Stipends remain the same for 2003. Was seconded by Dave H. motion carried. Stipends are as follows:
• 16 Yd. Champion - $250
• Ladies 16 yd. - $200
• Vet. And Sr. Vet. 16 yd. - $200 ea.
• Jr. and Sub Jr. 16 yd. - $200 ea.
• ATA Delegate - $500
• Yearly Sec./Treasure Salary remain $400
• ND State Team Target requirements were discussed for Veterans, Chet N. made a motion to eliminate doubles targets for Vets, Scott P. seconded, after much discussion motion was withdrawn, after more discussion Darold motioned that the new requirements be 1500 - 16 yd, 1000 – handicap and 500 doubles. Norris seconded and motion carried.
• State Team Awards were discussed i.e. plaques that were given in 2002 vs. something cheaper hats etc. Darold motioned they remain the same (plaques from Shamrock Leathers or similar), Dave seconded, motion carried.
• Scholastic Shooting Program was discussed, sponsorship funding for for the program in 2003 will be significantly reduced because of the loss of corporate sponsorship (National Shooting Sports Foundation). Chet made a motion that the program continue in ND and that the NDTA provide $50/team not to exceed $200/year assistance. Scott seconded and motion carried.
• State Shoot committee assignments were passed out by Pres. Kuster.
• Hall of Fame Banquet abolishment, after much discussion relating to the banquet vs. no banquet and holding awards presentations at the host club etc. Chet motioned that the NDTA President work with the host club and determine what procedure will be utilized. Dave H. seconded, motion carried. Dave H. ask if it would be appropriate for the NDTA to sponsor/co-sponsor hors d’oeuvres one night during the State Shoot, Dave suggested $150, after more discussion $250 was suggested Chet motioned for the $250 amt. and Darold seconded, motion carried.
• Chet ask if anyone thought two or more clubs would be interested in hosting a telephonic/type competition shoot after some discussion Scott S. and Norris O. decided that Minot and Grand Forks would be willing to try one. NDTA trophy sponsorship was discussed for the amount of $300, Chet motioned that the NDTA provide the $300, Darold seconded and motion carried.

No other business was discussed, Norris motioned the meeting adjourned, Bill seconded, meeting was adjourned @ 4:30 PM CDT.

Respectfully Submitted

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Marc A. Cunningham Sr.