National Wild Turkey Federation -
Ontario Provincial Board Meeting Minutes of March 5th 2006.

Attendance: T. Howe J. Todd, T. Skuce, P. Hubert, H. Harris, J. Munro, M. Hartig, J. Barker, M. Malhiot, G. Leitch, T. McTeer, R. Dafoe, D. Weiler, D. Baldwin P. Pine, J. Benner, J. Brown, C. Patty, M. Evans, R. Roloson, G. Kelley, B. Sheppard, K. Bartley, J. Playne, K. Townsend, M. Clifford and J. Rance.

1. Meeting called to order by President Tom Howe at 10:15 a.m.

2. Jack Playne read minutes of the November 20th, 2005 meeting. Randy Roloson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Rick Dafoe seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed to accept the minutes.

3. Financial Report:
Tom Howe presented to the committee that as of February 21st, 2006 the account balance is $28003.20. Randy Roloson made a motion to accept the financial report as presented. Kevin Bartley seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

4. Provincial Gun Draw Report:
Tom Howe requested a volunteer to help with the Provincial Gun Draw; due to his recent election to President and the many time restraints he would now encounter. John Todd (Vice President) agreed to oversee the Gun Draw if Tom Howe continues to look after the licensing.

The committee discussed many options for the upcoming Gun Draw; such as, fly-in hunts, fly-in fishing trips offered by a group called Outdoor Connection.

Randy Roloson made a motion that the draw would consist of four turkey guns and the remainder of the prizes would entail gift cards from Bass Pro Shops. Glenn Kelley seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

John Todd was given a list of gun shops that are NWTF supporters and he will choose where the guns will be purchased from.

The present Gun Draw budget is $20,000.00.

5. Old Business:
Kevin Townsend was questioned on the whereabouts of the $10,000.00 cheque from Bass Pro Shop's. Kevin explained that the cheque was sent thru to Operation S.O.S.

Jack Playne reported that Prince Edward Island would be receiving turkeys by 2007 for release.

6. New Business:
Mark Clifford has been hired by the NWTF as the new Western Regional Director of Ontario.

Kevin Townsend was questioned about the ongoing issue of not having the guns available at the banquets. Kevin explained that the problem lies with Canadian Customs. A request was made to have Kevin requesting that the NWTF ship the guns earlier to avoid this problem.

Tom Howe discussed with the committee possible auction items that would be sent to the Grand Nationals. John Todd made a motion to give each Regional Director (Kevin Townsend and Mark Clifford) $1,000.00 each for a suitable auction item. Mike Evans seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

Tom Howe held a draw to send a Jake and their parent to the states for an Extreme Jakes Event, to be held in South Carolina.
· Elgin Wild Turkey Chapter.
· Huronia Wild Turkey Chapter (Back-up).
· Lindsay Long Beards (Back-up).

Joel Benner announced that the Short Hills Longspurs would be holding a NWTF Sanctioned Shooting Event on April 22nd, 2006 for NWTF members only. This will be a Still Target Open Event for approximately 200 shooters. Jack Playne made a motion to donate $250.00 for prizes from the Provincial Board in support of this event. John Todd seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed. If you are interested in this event you can contact: Joel Benner (President)
Short Hills Chapter
(905) 834-1913

Jack Playne announced to the committee that Mexico has formed its first NWTF Chapter and will be holding their first banquet in March 2006.

John Todd and Martin Harting showed the committee a promotional sign they put together that could be used as displays at shows. Each sign would cost approximately $500.00.

Kevin Townsend discussed with the committee the goal of increasing the support and numbers of the Wheeling Sportsman, Jakes and WITO numbers and the hope is to increase the overall membership of the NWTF to 1,000,000 members by year 2010.

Kevin Townsend expressed that the Banquet Core package is to be used at banquets only and are not to be used for the chapter's subsequent events.

Mike Malhoit and Patrick Hubert of the Ministry of Natural Resources addressed the committee about the Ministry of Natural Resources future involvements with the National Wild Turkey Federation Super Fund proposals.

7. Adjournment:
Tom Howe made a motion for adjournment at 1350 hours. Jim Rance seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

8. Meeting Schedule:
· June 11th, 2006 at Woodstock Outdoor Show.
· September 9th and 10th, 2006 at the President's Fun Weekend at Tom Howe's cabin in Elmer.
· November 26th, 2006 at Bass Pro Shop (10:00 a.m.)

If you are unable to attend a meeting, please contact Tom Howe at (519) 765-2536.