The Annual Board Meeting of the Iowa State Trapshooting Association was called to order by President Jon Peterson at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at the Holiday Inn, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

        Present were: President Jon Peterson, SW Zone Director and ATA Delegate Dan Wood, NW Zone Director Rick Kalsow, SE Zone Director Don Wickliff and NE Zone Director Barrie Swinbank; Alternate Zone Directors Steve Manary, Kevin Hartwig, Jim Cole and Ronald Munkel; ATA Alternate Delegates Pat Lyman and Dennis Bigelow; and Secretary/Treasurer Debra Oelmann.

        The minutes of the July 27, 2008 Annual Membership Meeting were read. Barrie Swinbank moved, Dan Wood seconded, the minutes be placed on file.

        The financial statements to date were then reviewed. Due to the flood expenses, total cash on hand is $8,024.30 and we owe the 2008 state shoot sales tax of $8,375 by October 31, 2008. Jon Peterson also reported that the lead mining most likely will not be completed until the spring of 2009 to help our cash flow situation. Therefore, Dan Wood moved that the ISTA approach the First State Bank of Colfax and renegotiate another $25,000 loan payable in 5 annual installments due each September 15^th, payoff the existing loan balance we have which is $5,390.66, and deposit $19,609.34 into our checking account for operating expenses, as well as approve the financial report as presented, seconded by Barrie Swinbank, motion carried 4-0.

        Jon reported to the Board that the ISTA needs to get the funds from the High School Shoots for 2007 and 2008 paid. The amount owed for 2007 is $1,408 and for 2008 is $2,052 for a total of $3,460. This will be taken care of as soon as our cash flow warrants the payout.

        Back on the lead mining, Dennis Bigelow has been approached by an individual that would like to check the feasibility of mining the lead after Lynn Gipson’s crew is finished in the spring. It appears to some that there is a lot of lead being left on the ground. The ISTA will ask Lynn Gipson to check how much lead is being left on the ground, and then when he has completed his mining, this second individual can take a look at the situation to see if it is worth his while to mine the lead again.

        Jon stated that Mark Scholl has contacted him regarding the rental of three pat traps from the ISTA for a registered shoot Ventura Gun Club is holding on May 29, 30 and 31, 2009. Mark will pay rent on two traps, as well as a spare third trap if he uses it. After discussion, Dan Wood moved that the ISTA rent to Mark Scholl three pat traps for $.03 per target thrown with the traps to be returned in the same condition as they were taken, seconded by Rick Kalsow, motion carried 3-1.

        A discussion was then held on the 2008 state shoot. The Board stated that the comments heard about the 2008 state shoot have been nothing but very favorable.  Suggestions to think about for the 2009 state shoot were discussed, for example, marathon doubles on Monday and more Wolf options.  A discussion was held on different state shoot computer cashiers.  Dan Wood moved to employ R. J. Stuart and his computer services for the 2009 Iowa State Shoot, seconded by Barrie Swinbank, motion carried 3 to 1 no vote.  The speaker system was better last year but not great.  An additional speaker needs to be added by the shoot-off building.  The target prices for the 2009 state shoot were discussed.

        Jon discussed with the Board a gentleman (Tim Carroll) who prepares the Missouri programs.  Mr. Carroll will print and send out a color program and his compensation is the advertising he obtains for the program.  Our only out-of-pocket cost would be the postage to mail the programs.  After discussion, Dan Wood moved to pursue the mechanics of having Mr. Carroll prepare the 2009 Iowa State Shoot Program, seconded by Rick Kalsow, motion carried 4-0.

        A discussion was held on paying out the $3,750 raised for youth shooting from the gun auction at the 2008 State Shoot.  One idea is to reimburse the ISTA for the cost of the shells purchased for the youth shoot held on Friday of the State Shoot.  A second idea, Dan Wood stated the ATA has created a new AIM youth program and the ISTA could support an AIM event at the Iowa State Shoot.  The Board should get some feedback on ideas the ISTA members have for the funds raised for youth shooting.

        Dennis Bigelow stated that the Hall of Fame Committee would like to pursue having a cookout in the Clubhouse some evening of the State Shoot.

        At the 2008 Membership Meeting it was asked to look into larger camping spots.  After discussion, the Board decided to leave the size of camping spots as they presently are.

        A motion was made by Dan Wood that the meeting adjourn, seconded by Don Wickliff.  Meeting adjourned at 1:20 pm.

Debra Oelmann
Secretary