BDMCC General Meeting Minutes

The meeting started at 7:05 p.m. with no announcements. 

The Secretary’s report was read and accepted as such. 

The Treasurer’s report was given.  Expenses included guns from Jon’s sport short for both the annual dinner and the fun run raffle.  It was accepted as read. 

Old business included the fun run raffle and everything is set, tickets are being sold at the supporting locations.  Posters are available to be posted anywhere and everywhere.  Expenses for the raffle are at around $11,000. 

UWO had a field study with Andrew Sabai where a class was conducted and a tour was taken at the property.  Everything went well. 

The Oshkosh Bird Fest went well.  A lot of brochures were handed out and many people were made aware of the club property.  A couple of new displays could be made to be presented for future club outings for what the club has done, what the club stands for, and letting everyone know of the property for their use. 

We are getting closer to a final number as to what was made at the annual banquet in April. 

New business entailed a Pelican count of 1263 nests at 12 different sites around the property with 920 cormorants.  The number of Pelicans is down and cormorants are up. No duck nests were noted, but 33 tern nests were.  Art also noted the Carp gate is up and is keeping the carp out, but it should be fixed in the winter as it is twisted. 

Roger noted to the club that the Governor’s tail Meeting has grant money set aside for trail maintenance and said the club should look into it for future ideas.  Art was to look into getting a number as to what it would cost the club to put a walking trail on the break wall. 

The center counsel on the pontoon boat and the flooring needs to be repaired and the board will discuss the costs and plan out what can and should be done. 

Finally Mary Ann Schiffel contacted the club and wants to donate two parcels of land underwater that she owns.  The board is looking at the details and will report back. 

It was noted we need more fundraising ideas so please see what you can think of. 

The meeting was called for adjournment at 7:50 p.m. first by Ken and seconded by Sharon.

Minutes submitted by Alexis Wilson, Secretary.