National Wild Turkey Federation -
Ontario Provincial Board Meeting Minutes of September 10th 2006.

Attendance: T. Howe J. Todd, J. Playne, R. Roloson, J. Barker, G. Kelley, G. Thring, G. Leitch, M. Clifford, T. Tiede, G. Balch, A. Polmateer, C. Patty, D. Baldwin, C. Baldwin, D. Reid and J. Rance.

1. Meeting called to order by President Tom Howe at 10:20 a.m.

2. Jack Playne read minutes of the June 11th, 2006 meeting. Randy Roloson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Gary Leitch 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 August 17th, 2006 the account balance is $17,816.08. Tom also reported that there are four outstanding cheques from the Gun Draw in the amount of $730.00. Randy Roloson made a motion to accept the financial report as presented. George Thring seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

4. Old Business:
Mark Clifford's August 26th, 2006 Sporting Clay Shoot was discussed. The shot raised $4000.00 for the Wheeling Sportsman. There was a total of 83 shooters and the event was a complete success, a fun day had by all.

Tom Howe discussed with the committee scholarship money, so far there are two or three chapters that have applied for money from the Super Fund. Tom asked the question, "Does the money have to come from the Super Fund or can it also come from the Provincial Board"? Randy Roloson reported that it could come from both.

5. New Business:
Extreme Jakes Trip - The winner of this trip was Christopher Baldwin of the Elgin Chapter. Chris was in attendance of this meeting and thanked the NWTF for sending him on this trip and also showed a video of some of the highlights of the trip.
Mark Clifford reported to the committee that this event may be cancelled next year or possibly incorporated into other events, due to lack of participation. John Todd made a motion that Ontario sends three Jakes to this event next year and that it be paid for by the Provincial Board. Don Baldwin seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

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.

Mark Clifford reported to the committee that Pennsylvania State would be holding a seminar and awards banquet on the weekend of January 5th, 2007. The suggestion was made that it would be a good opportunity to send three or four people to this banquet to get ideas of what makes the events so successful. John Todd made a motion that we send four people and the cost be covered by the Provincial Board. Jack Playne seconded the motion. The four people are to form a committee and relay the information they receive to the other chapters. A final decision on who will attend will be made at the November 26th, 2006 meeting. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

Tom Howe discussed with the committee the possibility of a Provincial Board Awards Banquet. This event will take place some time in February 2007. The event will have a complete core package and include dinner, auction and awards. The committee thought this was a great idea and felt we should "get-er-done", without question.

Tom Howe asked the committee what they thought about the idea of having the Provincial Board apply on behalf of each chapter to the Super Fund for a $250.00 scholarship. After a lengthy discussion the committee decided this would not be a good idea, further discussion followed as to how to get chapters more involved with the Scholarship Program.

Tom Howe thanked George Thring on behalf of the entire committee for supplying and cooking all the ribs and pork chops for Saturday night's barbeque. George was given $1000.00 in appreciation for his efforts from the proceeds from Saturday's shoot. Thanks very much George for a job well done and the great entertainment.

Mark Clifford presented a bill for a new sound system. Randy Roloson made a motion that the bill, in the amount of $1044.15 be paid by the Provincial Board. Gary Leitch seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.
Mark Clifford asked the Provincial Board for their support for a Youth Outdoor Day to be held on Saturday September 16th, 2006 for approximately 300 youth. Greg Balch made a motion to donate $1000.00, $400.00 of which would be from Super Fund for the Jakes and $600.00 from the Provincial Board to support the event. Randy Roloson seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

Greg Balch, the new Provincial Jakes Coordinator, announce a province-wide Jakes Day to be held on July 14th, 2007. This date will be confirmed at the next board meeting on November 26th, 2006. Greg would like to see each chapter sent one Jake to this event.

Mark Clifford made a surprise presentation to Randy Roloson for achieving a Silver Life Sponsorship. Congratulations Randy and Brenda.

John Todd told the committee that he would be making telephone calls on October 9th, 2006 to find out where each chapter's sales are at, so that tickets can be re-dispersed if needed.

Dave Reid addressed the committee, on behalf of the Wild Turkey Working Group. Dave recommended to the committee that each chapter contact the MNR at their local level and ask about updating the Ontario Wild Turkey Program, because the old program plan is 15 years old.

6. Adjournment:
Tom Howe made a motion for adjournment at 1300 hours. Jim Rance seconded the motion. All were in favour and the Motion Was Passed.

7. Meeting Schedule:
· November 26th, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at The Bass Pro Shop - called and confirmed.
· March 4th, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at The Bass Pro Shop - called and confirmed.

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