• 5 new memberships brought before the membership for consideration.
• Snow Plow Bids reviewed
• Pheasant committee presented report and recommendation for $2,500
• Request mention in newsletter the fact that when you turn 65 you are eligible for a lifetime hunting license
• Discussed not holding meetings in Jan, Feb & March to save expenses (snowplowing & heat)
• Applications for new memberships approved by BOD for vote:

• Christmas Party -- Scheduled for 12/12 starting at 7:00PM. $10 Yankee Swap, Pot Luck, bring wrapped children’s gift
• Pheasant Committee -- Will Smith and Tim Corbin. Requested appropriation of $2,500 to purchase materials to construct a pen in the spring that will hold 100 pheasants. Club membership approved appropriation with the understanding that the club would be reimbursed for most of the funding by the State of Maine.
• Trap Range -- No progress this year
• Deer Pool -- See Romeo Fortin to enter. Biggest doe and buck prizes – NH, ME and MA only. Discussed a limiting prize for biggest deer overall, but membership elected to pay two prizes - biggest buck and biggest doe.

• Several bills – – newspaper (for ads), LPG, Moulton Lumber
• Maine Conservation School – – sent us a nice letter and booklet thanking us for sponsoring youths at the camp
• Various magazines – – donated to the club by Lakeside Marina

• Access to the Clubhouse – – due to the recent issues of items being stolen from the club, only club officers and board members have the new combination to the clubhouse itself. All other club locks (main entrance to the club grounds, the auction storage shed, storage bin on the range and the gate to the trap field all remain the same as they were.
• Security – – Frank Covie talked more about security, and would like all club officers to have a hat that indicates they are a club officer and a security officer.
• Furnace – – Completely installed, operational and inspected. Please only control the furnace by the thermostat located on the post at the top of the stairway leading into the club meeting room.
• Treasury Audit – – Shawn Cavanaugh reported that the annual audit was completed and everything was found in order. Thanks to Shawn, Kevin Mohan and Charles Mullins for conducting the audit, and Jeanne Morrison for providing the information as acting Treasurer.
• Reminders ––
• –– i. Club meeting night changes from the first Friday of the month to the first Thursday of the month starting in January.
• –– ii. We are now accepting 2010 dues payments. Dues are due by 1/31/2010.

• 2010 nomination of officers for election consideration at the December 4th meeting –
• 1. Board nominations: Lou Polianites, Dennis Bean, Tom Caffereky, Will Smith, Frank Covie, Shawn Cavanaugh
• 2. Membership: Chris Dudley, Dianne Corbin
• 3. Secretary: Will Smith, Tom Cafferkey (Tom declined nomination)
• 4. Treasurer: Dianne Corbin (Dianne declined nomination). We are looking for someone to run for the Treasurer position – Jeanne agreed to temporarily take over the position when Richard Joiner resigned last year. This is a two year position
• 5. Vice President: Romeo Fortin, Tim Corbin
• 6. President: Tim Corbin, Romeo Fortin
• Laptops – Treasurer and Webmaster – As a result of the annual audit it was suggested that a refurbished laptop be provided to the treasurer to conduct treasury business. Shawn Cavanaugh did some research and found we could purchase a laptop for under $400. It was also suggested that we consider providing a laptop to the webmaster for similar reasons. The question will be reviewed by the board of directors before the December meeting and a recommendation will be brought forward for the club to consider.
• Plowing – Pony Colwell was awarded the plowing contract for the 2009-2010 winter season
• Club Members Questions – Asked for a class on how to hunt and general firearm safety. Tim Corbin will look into this further after the holidays.
• Discussions –
• 1. Various methods for reducing costs associated with sending out the newsletter.
• 2. Eliminating meetings in January, February and March to save expenses (plowing, heat, etc). No motion was made so no vote was taken – resulting in no changes to the meeting schedule for 2010.
• Local Contibutions – Romeo Fortin reported that someone has been dumping tires on Rt. 110. He has picked up many so far. Newfield dump has accepted these at no charge.
• Thanksgiving Donations – Jeanne Morrison will send $50 to the Newfield Fire Department and $50 to the St. Matthews food pantry.

• None to report this month

• Snacks in Nov – Thanks to Shaun Mohan
• Snacks in Dec – - Jeanne Morrison. Thank You
• Meeting - Meeting Adjourned.

2009 Calendar of Events