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VOLUME 53
FEBRUARY 2008
NUMBER 2
$9.00
Annual Awards Banquet
Bert Cieluch and Sandy Roberts have graciously, once again, accepted the
co-chair of our Annual Banquet. Folks, you would not believe all of the
work that goes into that job. If it wasn't for these two people I don't
think this event would show a profit and it is now one of our biggest
money-makers. This event should probably be labeled "Youth and Education
Banquet" because a large portion of the proceeds are earmarked just for, and
only for, the purpose of educating our youths. Whether it be sending
youths to Long Lake Conservation Camp or putting on a Youth Field Day the funds
for these events comes from the banquet and is a "no charge" event for the kids.
Therefore you can see how important this event is.
I am told that this years event will be held at the Lakeview Castle on the
North Shore of Lake Superior and will be on April 11th. Please mark your
calendars and bring a friend. Tickets will be available around the 1st of
March and the menu will be posted in the next newsletter. We have some
choices but the information still has to be voted on by the board.
Summer Fishing Contest
As long as you have that calendar out to mark the date for the banquet, you
might as well mark June 14th and 15th also. These are the dates of this
years Annual Walleye Fishing Contest. Any walleye registered over 13"
(subj. to change) will be guaranteed a prize. So remember: mark that
calendar! More to follow later.
Club Calendar
Feb. 13...........UNS Membership Meeting
Sportsmen's Retreat
7:00 PM
Feb. 14...........Happy Valentines Day!
Mar. 1............Crow season (1st season) opens
Spring light goose season
Mar. 23..........Happy Easter
Mar. 31..........Crow season ends
Apr. 2.............UNS Board Meeting
Sportsmen's Retreat
Pot Luck 6:00 PM
Meeting 7:00 PM
Work party prior to
Apr. 9.............UNS Membership Meeting
Sportsmen's Retreat
Pot Luck 6:00 PM
Meeting 7:00 PM
Work party prior to
Club Notes
Meeting called to Order by Pres. Joe Roberts.
Board Members Present: Joe Roberts, Sandy Roberts, Cindy Craig, Barb Weiss,
Kevin Stern, Bob Curtis, Chuck Cieluch, Ken Norenberg, Howard Tullgren, Terry
Larson, Jim Kurtz, Kevin Waino, Eric Hansen
Installation of Officers – Sandy Roberts led the Installation of New Officers
for year 2008. President Joe Roberts asked the new 2008 board members to
come forward and be sworn in.
New Board Members Present: Joe Roberts, Sandy Roberts, Ashley Craig, Cindy
Craig, Kevin Stern, Eric Hansen, Bob Curtis, Chuck Cieluch, Ken Norenberg,
Howard Tullgren, Jim Kurtz, Kevin Waino, Mark Wiarda, Mike Drager, Mike Foy, Jim
Jensen
Secretary's Report: Motion was made by Sandy Roberts to accept the Sec.
Report, 2nd by Jim Kurtz, carried.
Treasurer's Report: Checkbook balance is $ 18,007.32, savings acct balance
is $9.85 and money market acct balance is $10,161.32 with total available funds
of $ 28.178.49. Motion was made by Howard Tullgren to accept the
treasurer's report and pay the bills, 2nd by Jim Kurtz, carried.
Membership Secretary: Current membership total is 1574
Committee Reports:
Retreat Improvements – Snow blower was used and is working fine.
Joe Roberts did some plowing. Trailer is on the lake side and is ready to
be leveled and cleaned out. Bob is coordinating heat tank overlap so that
we don't run out of heat in trailer. Ice conditions approx. 10" think with
about 1" water on top.
Ice Fishing Contest – Approx. $4,000 in ticket sales turned in so
far. Anyone in need of additional tickets can contact Cindy Craig.
Sandy Roberts and Bert Cieluch will handle ticket money during event.
Ashley and Cindy Craig have volunteered to help with concessions. Snow
Plowing is being coordinated by Chuck Ceiluch. Eric Hansen added Ice
Fishing Contest to website – photos will be added later. Advertising is in
place – posters distributed at meeting. Without an M/C volunteer, Joe
Roberts has contacted Paul Hartness from KDNW and he has agreed to come be our
M/C for this event. Anyone who can collect a donation, please do so – as
UNS gives out a prize every five minutes of the ice contest, valued at $10 or
more. Mark Wiarda will bring up wheelers from RJ's.
Old Business:
KCPRO Ice Racing – Joe Roberts read the letter from attorney Ken
Butler regarding the liability waiver for their racing event on Sunday January
19th.
Grant Proposal – Mike Drager reported that the DNR requires
matching funds on any grant and grants are restricted to range improvements
only.
*Coffee Break*
New Business
Books need auditing – Both Treasurer and Membership books need to
be audited. Ken Norenberg, Jim Jensen, and Mike Foy volunteered to meet with
Sandy Roberts, Barb Weiss, and Cindy Craig to review books.
UNS Insurance Policy – Discussed updating UNS's insurance policy -
currently held with Dwight Swanstrom Spirit Valley Agency. Concerns about
current coverage, additional event pricing, and that our insurance agency has
never visited our property. Chuck Cieluch will contact Mr. Brisky at
Dwight Swanstrom insurance agency.
April Banquet – Sandy Roberts and Bert Cieluch will co-chair the
Spring Banquet. Date to be decided. Volunteers will be needed.
New Board Member's Keys – Joe Roberts will provide keys to the new
board members at next meeting.
Sick/Distressed – Ted Johnson had surgery – card was sent.
Attendance Drawing - $20 Jan Polechek
Progressive Drawing - $70 Anita Miller, not in attendance to win
Motion to Adjourn: Motion made by Howard Tullgren to adjourn the meeting
at 8:07, 2nd by Kevin Stern, carried.
55th Annual Ice Fishing Contest
This years Ice Fishing contest was one of the best we've had in years. We
couldn't have asked for better weather and things went off with only a few
problems. The ice conditions were perfect, the sun was shining and there
was very little, if any, wind. Yes, it was just perfect for the 1,000 or
so folks who had a great time enjoying a spring day in January. I would
like to thank the many members who helped make the event another successful one
and a special Thank You to Paul Harkness, our Master of Ceremonies for the
event.
Fishing was good also. Just ask John Gavitt who registered a 8.37#
Northern that won him $1,000! 2nd Place wnet to Josh Fell (.94), 3rd to
Noah Jahr (.94), 4th Michael Beck (.88) and 5th place Alan Lane (.74). The
Youth Class was won by Josh Adams (.58). The five minute drawing winners
were: Jeremy Peterson, Ken Miller, Nicole Mentel, George Couture, Matrin Tahja,
Bert Cieluch, Jack Cedergren, Tom Allen, Kelly Walburg, Deb McCormick, Jan
Lappy, Luke Barron, Mark Johnson, Jason Vinge, Wayne Elmer, Ken Miller, Jom
Roebeke, Sandy Roberts, Jamie Pauna, Rick Reno, George Johnson, Loren Mesdahl,
Sam Peters, Stuart Swanstrom, Beatrice make, Tammy Mau, Nick Gardner, John
Tanski, Donald Anfderson, Keith Olson, Erick Miller, John Bodorinitz, Bill
Stafford, Keith Preston, Steve Helmer, Dave Gunnarson and Fred Curtis.
Planning has already started to make next years event even bigger and better.
Retreat maintenance
Bob Curtis, our Retreat Maintenance Supervisor, is gearing up for the upcoming
summer. Bob spends hours upon hours sprucing up the grounds and fixing
broken equipment. If you find something broken when you get to the retreat
chances are that the next time you're there it has been fixed. That is
thanks to Bob. However, he can't do all of this work himself and would
greatly appreciate any help anyone could give him. He's not there every
day (although sometimes it seems like it) so if you have some free time why not
give him a call and see if he will be there that day. If nothing else stop
by and have a cup of coffee with him. We all know he likes his coffee.
In a few weeks we will all be busy up there. We have some docks to repair
and remodel, fire rings to put out, picnic tables to place, camp host building
to air out and get ready and a number of other things. That is when any
and all help will be greatly appreciated also. Thanks again, and Bob
thanks you.
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET APRIL 11, 2008 AT LAKEVIEW CASTLE.
Insurance Agent at Board Meeting
Greg Briski, our insurance agent from Dwight Swanstrom Agency, has agreed to
come to our board meeting and give us an overview on our policy. We
realize the cost of everything is going up but we want to "fine tune" our
policy. We want to make sure that we have enough coverage where we need it
and not an over amount where we don't need it. We don't anticipate any
major changes but there may be a few minor ones. We will keep the
membership posted as to any changes.
Remember: You get $1 off next years dues for every member you sign up so
remember to sign the bottom of your membership application.