Updated: January 28, 2006

Annual Meeting Minutes

Date:  December 7, 2002

Place:  Pelham Fish & Game

 Time:  1:20 PM

President Dan Madden called the meeting to order and he called for the reading of the minutes of all meetings since the last annual meeting.

The minutes for the annual meeting held on December 15, 2001 and the July 14, 2002 meeting, held during the state shoot, were read.  A motion was made by Loren Hardy and seconded by Jeff Lafleur to accept both sets of minutes. Passed U.

The President then called for the treasurer’s report.

The treasurer presented a detailed report of revenues and expenses for 2002.  A motion was made by Loren Hardy and seconded by Jeff Lafleur to accept the report as given.  Passed U.

OLD BUSINESS

A discussion of the 2002 State Shoot ensued.  Comments were made regarding the 10 per post method used for the preliminary singles and handicap events.   Steve Szczechura commented that the 10 per post system was fine for him but may be challenging to older or physically challenged shooters.  Peter Tomani commented that he supported the 10 per post system for the larger shoots.  Jim Schmidt commented that he preferred shooting 5 per post because shooting 10 per post made him feel somewhat rushed.  Dave Laliberty suggested shooting 5 per post but bringing 2 boxes of shells to the line and eliminate any break between sub-events.

Steve Szczechura suggested reducing the number of squads to allow for more time to complete the competition.

Dave Murgatroy suggested eliminating partial squads.

NEW BUSINESS

2003 State Shoot

Motion was made by Jeff Lafleur to hold the 2003 State Shoot on July 11^th-13^th at Pelham Fish and Game, seconded by Sue Wright.  Passed U.

A motion was made by Fred Lewis to use the same Pre-registration procedure as last year for Saturday and Sunday events, seconded by Loren Hardy. Passed U.

A motion was made by Fred Lewis to change the preliminary day program to 100 singles, 100 handicap and 25 pair of doubles, seconded by Nate Guyer. There were 7 votes in favor and approximately 15 votes against.   The motion failed.

A motion was made by Steve Szczechura and seconded by Fred Lewis to table the issue of changing from open to nor-resident/resident trophies for categories in the championship doubles, handicap and all-around events.  An analysis of cost and demographics will be performed prior to the state shoot meeting.  Passed by majority vote with Nate Guyer dissenting.

A motion was made by Phil Wright to expand trophies in the Preliminary Handicap to Champion thru 5^th and add Sub Junior and Senior Veteran category trophies in the Championship Doubles, Handicap and All-Around events, seconded by Jeff Lafleur. Passed by majority with Nate Guyer dissenting.

Steve Szczechura committed Pelham Fish and Game to providing the additional Sub-Junior trophies if necessary.

Dan Madden committed Cheshire Gun Club to providing the additional Senior Veteran trophies if necessary.

Fred Lewis will look into the possibility of other New Hampshire clubs donating the funds for the other trophies.

The 2003 state team was announced but formal presentation of awards will be deferred until the meeting during the state shoot in order to give the team members greater recognition.

DELEGATES’S REPORT

Phil Wright reported on matters related to the ATA.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

A motion was made by Sue Wright to keep the same officers, seconded by Jeff Lafleur.   Passed U.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORGANIZATION

A motion was made by Peter Tomani to have the NHTA make a $200 donation to Lone Pine Hunters Club legal defense fund, seconded by Nate Guyer and Harrold Aselin.  Passed U.

A brief discussion ensued regarding establishment of New England Championship shoot.  Initial ideas included rotating it to each New England State, including a New England Champion of Champions event and holding it some time after all the NE State Shoots.  An exploratory committee will be formed to investigate the viability of such a tournament.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Loren Hardy, seconded by Sue Wright.  Passed U.

ADJOURNED:  4:20 PM

Respectfully submitted.

Kim Lafleur

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