1999 Meetings Reports

12/9/99 South Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at New Hope Church.  Two SAC officers, one SAC member, and one NAC officer were present (four participants).  A discussion was held on upcoming events.

12/2/99 North Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Mr. Charlie Batts home.  Three Officers and five members were present (eight participants).  Chili, courtesy of John Murray and Randy Rowley, was served.  The video “Death on the Run” (an African hunting video) and a video on the Fall Dove Retreat and a goose hunt were shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.

10/14/99 South Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at New Hope Church.  Two SAC officers and one NAC officer were present (three participants).  A video wasn’t shown because New Hope’s VCR had been stolen.  Business Meeting minutes:

1. The proposition and proposals that were approved at the 10/7/99 NAC meeting were discussed and votes were taken.

• • Proposition 1 stated: “The FCS bylaw regarding membership dues and benefits (section III) should be amended to read that the annual membership due is $12.00.  January is the Club’s annual renewal month.  This would eliminate the ‘Memberships will be pro-rated’ clause.”  For – 2, Against – 0, Abstain – 0.  The proposition passed and will be implemented on 1/1/2000.
  • The first proposal was to eliminate the following statement from the “Our Purpose” section of the FCS brochure: “To minister to needs that arise in our membership and communities.”  This proposal was made because the Club has not had an official service project since early 1996.  For – 0, Against – 2, Abstain – 0.  The proposal failed.  Editor’s note: according to by FCS Bylaws, Section VI E. “Actions or amendment proposals that are not approved by all of the Club’s chapters will be addressed at a meeting of the officers from all the Club’s chapters.  If a compromise is achieved, the revised action or amendment proposal must then be presented to the members of the individual chapters for approval.  If a compromise cannot be reached a majority vote of the entire Club membership carries.”  The next joint meeting where the officers can meet will be on 1/7 – 1/9/2000 at the Winter Dove Retreat.
  • The second proposal was to eliminate the practice of charging a “non-member fee” at FCS Dove Retreats.  This was agreed upon in April of 1997 but never implemented.  For – 2, Against – 0, Abstain – 0.  The proposal passed and is immediately eliminated.
  • The third proposal was to add/change the following events to the FCS calendar: add SAC Meetings on 10/14/99 and 12/9/99, change the 11/4/99 SAC meeting to 11/11/99, change the next Quarterly Shotgun Shoot from 11/20/99 to 11/6/99, and add Paintball at Texas Paintball on 12/11/99 (9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.).  For – 2, Against – 0, Abstain – 0.  The proposal passed.  The events are added/changed.

10/7/99 North Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Eddy Chance’s home.  Three Officers and two members were present (five participants).  A duck hunting video and a goose hunting promotional video were shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.  Business Meeting minutes:

1. Bi-annual NAC elections were held.  Eddy Chance was re-elected as President, Randy Rowley was re-elected as Secretary, and Larry Dowden was re-elected as Treasurer.  Their new terms will begin on 1/1/2000 and run for two years.

• • Proposition 1 (proposed by Randy Rowley) stated: “The FCS bylaw regarding membership dues and benefits (section III) should be amended to read that the annual membership due is $12.00.  January is the Club’s annual renewal month.  This would eliminate the ‘Memberships will be pro-rated’ clause.”  For – 5, Against – 0, Abstain – 0.  The proposition passed.
  • Randy Rowley made three additional proposals.  The first one was to eliminate the following statement from the “Our Purpose” section of the FCS brochure: “To minister to needs that arise in our membership and communities.”  This proposal was made because the Club has not had an official service project since early 1996.  For – 5, Against – 0, Abstain – 0.  The proposal passed.
  • The second proposal was to eliminate the practice of charging a “non-member fee” at FCS Dove Retreats.  This was agreed upon in April of 1997 but never implemented.  For – 5, Against – 0, Abstain – 0.  The proposal passed.
  • The third proposal was to add/change the following events to the FCS calendar: add SAC Meetings on 10/14/99 and 12/9/99, change the 11/4/99 SAC meeting to 11/11/99, change the next Quarterly Shotgun Shoot from 11/20/99 to 11/6/99, and add Paintball at Texas Paintball on 12/11/99 (9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.).  For – 5, Against – 0, Abstain – 0.  The proposal passed.

8/12/99 South Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at New Hope Church.  One SAC officer, two SAC members, and one NAC officer were present (four participants).  A duck hunting video was shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.

8/5/99 North Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Eddy Chance’s new home.  Three Officers and five members were present (eight participants).  The video “Wings and Clay” and a goose hunting promotional video were shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.  Ballot surveys were distributed.

7/8/99 General Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Pok-E-Jo’s on Great Hills Trail.  Three NAC officers, five NAC members, two NAC youth members, and one guest were present (11 participants).  A discussion was held on upcoming events.  Business Meeting minutes:

1. Randy Rowley explained to the group that 3D archery shooting was only available through the Austin Archery Club.  The shoots are held on the third Sunday’s of every month from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.  The members present agreed to cancel the 3D shoot because it would conflict with Sunday worship services.  A regular Archery Shoot at Archery Country or a member’s house may be added in the future.

6/10/99 South Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at New Hope Church.  Three SAC officers, two SAC members, one SAC youth member, one guest, and one NAC officer were present (eight participants).  A video on the upcoming Fall Goose Hunt and a video on shotgun shooting were shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.  Business Meeting minutes:

1. The proposal from the 6/3/99 NAC meeting to change the Laser Tag competition from Tuesday, 6/15/99 to Saturday, 6/12/99 was discussed.  A vote was taken.  The proposal passed unanimously.
2. The proposal from the 6/3/99 NAC meeting to add a 3D Archery Shoot (date and time to be announced, it will probably in held in July) and a Paint Ball competition (date and time to be announced, it will probably be held in October or December) were discussed.  A vote was taken.  The proposal passed unanimously.  With the approval of the NAC and the SAC chapters these events have been added to the FCS 1999 calendar.  The group also discussed the possibility of putting together a camping and fishing trip on a member’s property.

6/3/99 North Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Larry Dowden’s new home.  Three Officers and one member were present (four participants).  A home video on a Mud Run, a video on the upcoming Fall Goose Hunt and a video on Elk hunting were shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.  Business Meeting minutes:

1. Proposition 1 (approved by the SAC members at their 5/13/99 meeting) was presented to the NAC members present.  It states: “The FCS bylaw regarding membership dues and benefits (section III) should be amended to read that the annual membership due is $12.00 (prorated monthly) and eliminate the corresponding benefits of a T-shirt or cap and a patch.  Window decals will continue to be presented to new members.  T-shirts and caps will continue to be available to members for purchase at the usual prices.”  A vote was taken.  The proposition passed unanimously.  This proposition has now been approved by both chapters of the Club.  The bylaws and all FCS literature that explains the membership dues will be changed accordingly.
2. A discussion was held on Proposition 2 (defeated by the SAC members at their 5/13/99 meeting) and the SAC counter proposal.  The proposition stated: “The FCS 1999 calendar should be amended as follows: The remaining joint meeting for 1999, scheduled for Thursday, 7/1/99 at Pok-E-Jo’s Barbecue on 5^thStreet should be cancelled.  A SAC meeting should be held in its place at NHC.  Joint Meetings should not be placed on future calendars.”  The SAC counter proposal was to retain the General Meetings on the calendar, however, hold them at the Pok-E-Jo’s on Great Hills Trail.  The NAC members agreed that this was an acceptable compromise.
3. Proposition 3 (approved by the SAC members at their 5/13/99 meeting) was presented to the NAC members present.  It stated: “Laser Tag should be placed on the calendar for Tuesday, 6/15/99, 7:00 P.M. at Laser X on RR 620 (Tuesday’s are half price day).  The Secretary noted that Laser X discontinued its half price day and proposed that the Laser Tag competition be changed to Saturday, June 12, 1999 because we would probably have higher attendance on a Saturday.  A vote was taken.  The proposition passed unanimously.
4. Proposition 4. The Secretary also proposed to place a 3D Archery Shoot (date and time to be announced, tentatively scheduled for July) and a Paint Ball competition (date and time to be announced, tentatively scheduled for December but could be scheduled for October) on the FCS calendar.  A vote was taken.  The proposal passed unanimously.

5/13/99 South Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at New Hope Church (NHC).  One SAC officer, two SAC members, and one NAC officer were present (four participants).  A video on hunting exotics was shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.  Business Meeting minutes:

1. The Annual SAC elections were held.  David Chalmers was elected as President, Warren Hoke as Vice President, Jack Shelton was retained as Treasurer (SAC only), and Mark Weaver was retained as Chaplain.
2. Written votes were held on three propositions.

• • Proposition 1 (proposed by Randy Rowley) stated: “The FCS bylaw regarding membership dues and benefits (section III) should be amended to read that the annual membership due is $12.00 (prorated monthly) and eliminate the corresponding benefits of a T-shirt or cap and a patch.  Window decals will continue to be presented to new members.  T-shirts and caps will continue to be available to members for purchase at the usual prices.”  For – 1, Against – 0, Abstain – 2.
  • Proposition 2 (proposed by Randy Rowley) stated: “The FCS 1999 calendar should be amended as follows: The remaining joint meeting for 1999, scheduled for Thursday, 7/1/99 at Pok-E-Jo’s Barbecue on 5^thStreet should be cancelled.  A SAC meeting should be held in its place at NHC.  Joint Meetings should not be placed on future calendars.”  For –1, Against – 2, Abstain – 0.  The proposition failed.  Editor’s note: This proposition was made due to the poor attendance by SAC members at General Meetings.  NAC members were traveling an average of 15 miles to the Pok-E-Jo’s on 5^th Street to meet with the SAC members.  However, there were several complaints from NAC members that they were burning gas and wasting time to drive all the way to 5^th Street and the SAC members were not showing.  The SAC members expressed that they wanted to continue the General Meetings, however, they were willing to move the moving site to the Pok-E-Jo’s on Great Hills Trail (in Northwest Austin).
  • Proposition 3 (proposed by Randy Rowley) stated: “Laser Tag should be placed on the calendar for Tuesday, 6/15/99, 7:00 P.M. at Laser X on RR 620 (Tuesday’s are half price day).”  For – 2, Against – 0, Abstain – 1.  The proposition passed.

4/1/99 General Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Pok-E-Jo’s on 5th street.  Two NAC officers and four NAC members were present (six participants).  A discussion was held on upcoming events.  Business Meeting minutes:

1. A proposition was made by Randy Rowley to amend the FCS bylaws regarding membership dues and benefits (section III).  He proposed to reduce the amount of the annual membership due to $10.00 and eliminate the corresponding benefits of a T-shirt or cap and a patch.  Window decals will continue to be presented to new members.  T-shirts and caps will continue to be available to members for purchase at the usual prices.  The proposition passed unanimously.  It will be presented to the SAC membership for discussion/vote at their 5/6/99 meeting.

3/4/99 South Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at New Hope Church.  Two SAC officers, two SAC members, and one NAC officer were present (five participants).  A home video on the December 5, 1998 Quarterly Shotgun Shoot and a video on wing shooting were shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.

Business Meeting minutes:

1. The group also discussed the possibility of putting together a snow goose hunt instead of a hog hunt. Editor’s note: the snow goose hunt was not possible – I called the next day and was informed that the geese had already migrated back north.
2. A proposition was made by me, Randy Rowley, to amend the FCS bylaws regarding Officers (section IV) to read that “The Officers shall maintain an Annual Club Calendar of Events.  Said calendar will be presented to the membership for approval at the meeting section of the Winter dove Retreat each year or at the first meeting of the year in the event the Winter Dove Retreat is canceled.”  A vote was taken.  The proposition passed unanimously.
3. Another proposition was made by me to amend the FCS bylaws regarding Amendment proposals to the bylaws and/or statement of faith (section VI) to read “Amendment proposals to the bylaws, statement of faith, and/or calendar.”  A vote was taken.  The proposition passed unanimously.
4. The 1999 FCS calendar was presented and accepted unanimously. However, the SAC members present requested for a paint ball competition, a laser tag competition, and an archery shoot to be put back on the calendar.

2/4/99 North Austin Chapter Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Randy Rowley’s home.  Three Officers, six members, and one junior member were present (10 participants).  A home video on the 12/5/98 Sporting Clays Shoot and a video on hunting exotic game were shown.  A discussion was held on upcoming events.  Business Meeting minutes:

1. The 1999 FCS calendar was presented and accepted unanimously.