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NORTH CENTRAL FAYETTE COUNTY
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
CO-OP MEETING
OCTOBER 8TH, 2011
Norman Shultz welcomed
and thanked all in attendance.
Norman introduced the
Board members along with the Advisory Board members.
Norman introduced Fred
Wernette who again thanked all those in attendance and
also thanked the 27 members who in the last year
submitted articles to the Co-op newsletter.
Fred promoted the Co-op’s
website,
www.ncfcwildlife.com
and relayed that those interested should visit the site
and enjoy the pictures and information available.
Fred asked those who had
been married for at least 50 years to raise their hands
and at least 10 to 12 couples did so. The members gave
them a hand for their accomplishment.
Fred asked that the
veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and the
Iraq/Afghanistan to raise their hands. There was one
from WWII and a number from the other conflicts in
attendance. They were thanked for their unselfish
commitment to the safety of this country and were given
a hand by the members.
Fred read off the list of
Co-op members who had passed away since the last meeting
and asked that all lower their heads and say a prayer
for them.
Fred thanked the Keith
Korenek, our Sheriff, and his wife, Trish, for attending
our meeting.
Fred turned the meeting
over to Norman who introduced our first presentation.
Norman introduced Scott
Willey, our County Extension Agent, who spoke on the dry
conditions the county was experiencing and its effect on
the trees. Scott then introduced two young gentlemen
from the Buck Brigade who gave a short presentation
about their experience at the Brigade camp.
Norman introduced Calvin
Harbough, our Game Warden, who gave a short presentation
on hunting and fishing changes.
Norman introduced Greg
Pleasant, our wildlife biologist, who gave his
presentation on trip in 2010 to South Africa. His talk
and slides were very revealing about life in that part
of Africa.
Norman introduced Kyle
Citzler who gave a short presentation on his company
explaining what they are able to provide for the Co-op
members.
Norman introduced Rev.
Willy Rotter, who gave the invocation prior to the
serving of the evening meal.
After the meal, Norman
opened the general meeting.
Norman introduced Fred
Wernette who read the minutes of the 2010 meeting. The
minutes were accepted by acclamation by the members.
Norman introduced Barbara
Wernette who read the Treasurer’s report. Carlo Tiola
motioned that the report be accepted as read. It was
seconded by Ted Stardig and accepted by acclamation by
the members.
Norman reported three
Board positions were open but all three members, Barbara
Wernette, ElGene Weynand, and Cordell Levien, elected to
stay in place for another three years. Nominations for
the open positions were requested and no one was
interested. Al Gross motioned to accept the Board
members listed above. Dale Meinardus seconded it. The
members present accepted the motion by acclamation.
Norman thanked John
Hoelscher, the manager of Cooper Farm. and his wife,
Lisa, for their cooperation and assistance in the use of
Cooper Farm.
Norman then introduced
Fred who after a drawing awarded the rifle that was
raffled off. Dale Meinardus was the winner.
Norman then introduced
Lee Fritsch who presented the live auction followed by
the results of the bucket raffle.
Norman closed the meeting
by thanking all for their participation.
Fred E Wernette
Director/Secretary
NCFCWMA Co-op
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