1995 Meeting Reports

12/7/95 General Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Charlie Batts’ home.  Two officers, five members and three guests (including one first time guest) were present (10 participants).  The October -December 1995 issue of Hunting His Way was distributed.  1995 FCS caps and patches were made available to men who wished to join or renew their memberships.  Chili was provided by John Murray and Randy Rowley.  The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:

1. The meeting was called to order by the Vice President.
2. A reminder was made concerning the Annual Winter Dove Hunt/Retreat scheduled for 1/4 -1/7/96 at the Camel Mills Ranch.  A discussion was held on safety and game law violation problems.  The members present agreed that the issues would best be handled via an officers meeting.
3. A reminder was made concerning the Annual Sweethearts Appreciation Dinner scheduled for 2/23/96.
4. A discussion was held on scheduling another Archery Only Hog Hunt for February or March of 1996.  We will have more details at the 2/8/96 General Meeting.
5. A discussion was held on rescheduling the Annual Striped Bass Fishing Trip for February.  Members who signed up on the sign up list will be contacted with more details.  Members who were unable to attend the 12/7/95 General Meeting (and sign up) should attend the 2/8/96 General Meeting for more details.
6. A reminder was made concerning the next General Meeting scheduled for 2/1/96 at a location to be announced.
7. The meeting was closed by the Vice President.

10/5/95 General Meeting Minutes

10 participants attended the 10/5/95 General Meeting.  The minutes have been lost.

8/3/95 General Meeting Minutes

The 8/3/95 General Meeting was held at Randy Rowley’s home.  Three officers, seven members, one guest and two junior members were present (13 participants).  The April – June Hunting His Way was distributed along with the 1995 FCS Calendar of Events and flyers on the upcoming Sporting Clays Shoot, Dart Shoot, Dove Retreat, and next General Meeting.  One man renewed his membership.  A home video from Paul Wilson’s ranch was shown.  The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:

1. The meeting was called to order by the President.
2. A reminder was made concerning the next Semi-Annual Sporting Clays Shoot scheduled for 8/19/95 at Capitol City Trap & Skeet Club.
3. A reminder was made concerning the Annual Dart Shoot scheduled for 9/9/95 at Archery Country.
4. A reminder was made concerning the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat scheduled for 9/21/95- 9/24/95 at Camel Mills Ranch.
5. A reminder was made concerning the next General Meeting scheduled for 10/5/95 at Eddy Chance’s home.  This meeting will feature elections for officer positions.
6. A motion was made by Randy Rowley to change the bylaws to specify a limit for club funds that the officers could spend without club approval.  A recommendation was made for officers to have the authority to spend up to $50.00.  However, expenditures for more than $50.00 must be approved by a majority of club members present at the next General Meeting.  The motion was seconded.  A vote was taken.  The motion passed unanimously.
7. A motion was made by Randy Rowley to facilitate the development of a Club brochure.  The motion was seconded.  A vote was taken.  The motion passed unanimously.
8. The meeting was closed by the President.

What you missed if you did not attend the meeting: Opportunities to join or renew your membership, purchase additional Club paraphernalia and give input on and vote on a motion.

6/1/95 General Meeting

The meeting was held at Derrich Pollock’s home.  Three officers, 11 members, one junior member and one guest were present (16 participants).  The April – June Hunting His Way was distributed along with the 1995 FCS Calendar of Events.  1995 Club caps and patches were made available to men who wished to join or renew their memberships.  12 men renewed their memberships and two men joined.  In all 20 caps and 18 patches were distributed.  A testimony on what it means to wear the FCS cap was given by Eddy Chance.  A Western Conference championship game between Houston and San Antonio was watched by the participants.  The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:

1. The meeting was called to order by the President.
2. A reminder was made concerning the Second Annual Rabbit Hunt scheduled for 6/16/95 through 6/17/95 at Texas Refuge Inc. Ranch (belonging to Paul Wilson and Lee Tunnell).
3. A reminder was made concerning the next Semi Annual Catfish Fishing Outing scheduled for 7/8/95 at Rainbow Lake.
4. A reminder was made concerning the next Semi Annual Sporting Clays Shoot scheduled for 8/26/95 at Capitol City Trap & Skeet Club.
5. A reminder was made concerning the next General Meeting (featuring a ballot survey) scheduled for 8/3/95.  The meeting was originally planned to be at Randy Rowley’s home.  However, because Randy and company are moving during the weekend of 7/22/95 – 7/23/95 (please see Service Projects below) and in all probability the house will not be ready for company, Randy asked Eddy Chance to switch meeting dates with him.  Therefore, the 8/3/95 meeting will be at Eddy’s home (11921 Acorn Creek, 512-331-7828) and the 10/5/95 meeting will be at Randy’s new home (11612 Birchbark Trail, 512-963-0003.
6. A reminder was made concerning the next Annual Dart shoot scheduled for 9/9/95 at Archery Country.  Editor’s Note:  the date was erroneously reported at the 6/1/95 General Meeting by the Vice President to be 9/2/95.  An error was also made on the 4/21/95 revision of the 1995 FCS Calendar of events (it was stated to be set for 8/3/95).  However, the date has been 9/9/95 since the 1995 FCS Calendar of events was published on 1/5/95.  Please accept my apologies for the confusion and errors.
7. A reminder was made concerning the next Annual Fall Dove Hunt/ Retreat scheduled for 9/21/95 through 9/24/95 at Camel Mills Ranch.  Note: the dates and location might change, secure a flyer in August or call Paul Wilson or Randy Rowley to confirm the dates and locations.  A discussion was also held on the problem of FCS members and guests violating daily bag limits.  The members present decided that participants in the hunt must sign an agreement that they will abide by all game laws of the State of Texas and that failure to do so will result in having to go home.  The Club Game Warden and officers present will be responsible for enforcing the game laws.  The members present felt that it was imperative that our Club stress that game laws must be followed (especially at FCS outings).
8. Randy Rowley made a motion to change the bylaws and pre-membership application to allow applicants for club membership to have a vote on their pre-membership application during the same meeting that they fill the application out.  A discussion was held.  Paul Wilson recommended that for membership purposes the Annual Fall and Winter Dove Hunt/Retreats be considered official FCS meetings.  Randy Rowley added the above to his motion.  The motion was seconded by Paul Wilson.  A vote was taken.  The motion passed unanimously.  The addendum will be added to the bylaws membership section.  The pre-membership application will be changed accordingly.
9. The meeting was closed by the President.

What you missed if you did not attend the meeting: Opportunities to join or renew your membership, purchase additional club paraphernalia and give input on and vote on a motion.

4/6/95 General Meeting

The meeting was held at Larry Dowden’s home.  Three officers and five members were present (eight participants).  The April – June Hunting His Way was distributed along with the 1995 FCS Calendar of Events.  The video “Seven Promises of the Promise Keepers” was shown and a testimony was given by Jim McGee.  The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:

1. The meeting was called to order by the President.
2. A reminder was made concerning the next Semi Annual Sporting Clays Shoot scheduled for 4/22/95 at Capitol City Trap & Skeet Club.
3. A reminder was made concerning the Annual Family Camp Out rescheduled for 5/12/95 – 5/13/95 at Inks Lake State Park.
4. A reminder was made concerning the Annual Canoe trip rescheduled for 5/20/95 down the Guadalupe River.
5. A reminder was made concerning the next General Meeting scheduled for 6/1/95 at Derrich Pollock’s home.
6. A discussion was held on having another Annual Rabbit Hunt.  It was decided to have the hunt on 6/16/95 – 6/17/95 at Texas Refuge Ranch.
7. The FCS Logo Committee submitted their recommendations to the membership.  50 patches and 24 caps will be ordered.  Caps will be available for the 6/1/95 General Meeting.
8. A discussion was held on allowing club members to purchase additional club paraphernalia (caps, patches, window decals, T-shirts, etc.).  Randy Rowley made a motion that members be allowed to buy additional club paraphernalia at cost for themselves and their immediate families only.  Paul Wilson seconded the motion.  A vote was taken.  The motion passed unanimously.  The addendum will be added to the bylaws membership section.
9. A discussion was held on allowing non-members to purchase club paraphernalia or to be given club paraphernalia by a member.  It was decided that the current bylaw regarding non-member purchase was adequate and appropriate and should stand as is.  Non-members will not be allowed to purchase club paraphernalia or receive it as a gift from a member (members see 8. above).  This will ensure that only men who have been approved as FCS members by the procedures established in the bylaws will be allowed to exhibit club paraphernalia.

• The meeting was closed by the President.

What you missed if you did not attend the meeting: Opportunities to view pictures of the club logo and cap, give input on the Annual Rabbit Hunt and give input and vote on a motion.

2/2/95 General Meeting

The meeting was held at Paul Wilson’s home.  Three officers and seven members were present (10 participants).  The January – March Hunting His Way was distributed along with the 1995 FCS Calendar of Events and several flyers on outings.  The video “Raging Boars” was shown that featured several hilarious moments.  The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:

1. The meeting was called to order by the President.
2. A reminder was made concerning the First Ever Archery Only Hog Hunt scheduled for 2/10/95 – 2/12/95 at Hill Country Hogs Ranch.  Note: After the meeting this event was rescheduled for 3/24/95 – 3/26/95, then to 4/28/95 – 4/30/95, then back to 3/24/95 – 3/26/95.
3. A reminder was made concerning the 5th Annual Sweetheart’s Appreciation Dinner scheduled for 2/24/95 at Ken and Marcia Farmer’s home.
4. A reminder was made concerning the next Semi Annual Family Catfish Fishing Trip scheduled for 3/11/95 at Rainbow Lake.
5. A reminder was made concerning an Improving your rifle shooting skills class that will be offered in Dallas on 3/11/95.  Cost is $50.00.  Contact Larry Dowden (834-1794) if you are interested in attending or want more information.
6. A reminder was made concerning the next General Meeting scheduled for 4/6/95 at Larry Dowden’s home.
7. A discussion was held on forming a committee to complete the FCS logo.  Randy Rowley agreed to head the committee.  The other committee members are Eddy Chance and Keith Syler.
8. The meeting was closed by the President.

What you missed if you did not attend the meeting: Opportunities to give input on the entree for the Sweetheart’s Appreciation Dinner and the Club logo.