Meeting called to order by President Ed Spinazzola. Board Members present: Ed Spinazzola, Marc Yenkel and Ted Novak.
Ed Spinazzola reported that he attended the February 11th NRC committee meeting in Lansing and informed the NRC committee of the results of a questionnaire that was passed out at the September 13, 1997 QDM seminar. The results were 92% in favor of elevated blinds for the firearm season and 100% in favor of practicing QDM.
Ed Spinazzola reported that Mr. Harley Sampson, Midwest Regional Director of QDMA had a booth at the deer spectacular in Lansing, February 13, 14 and 15 and that Ed and his wife Patricia were helping out.
Mr. Ted Novak moved to buy and distribute 10 QDMA books and 10 video's to area schools and libraries. Motion 2ñd by Ron Southwell and carried. Marc Yenkel volunteered to distribute items.
Mr. Ray Schofield talked about an organization called the Michigan Conservation Foundation. He mentioned the goals and recent projects of this group and that there was an effort to form a chapter in the Clare area.
Boyd Wiltse talked about his recently successful efforts in setting up a web page on QDM including our branch. He mentioned we could post our letters, upcoming events, QDM information, etc. There was a lot of approval on Mr. Wiltse's ideas. Boyd's web page address is https://www.angelfire.com/hi/deerhuntingqdm/index.html. And subsequent to our meeting, he has prepared a preliminary Mid-Michigan Branch QDMA web page subject to membership review and approval at our next meeting. The web page address is https://members.tripod.com/~mmbqdm/index.html.
A discussion was held about the need for a new secretary with the focus on Mr. Boyd Wiltse. Boyd stated that he was interested but wasn't sure he had the time. Mr. Wiltse informed Ed Spinazzola on February 28th that he thought he could help out and would be our acting secretary. Certain bucks sure make some grievous mistakes don't they!!
Meeting adjourned at 1:35pm.
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