Herb Troxel – Secretary Neil Fulwiler 663-9076

General Meeting: March 16, 2010 Steel Workers Hall – 180 Rock Island Road – East Wenatchee

Game Feed: “Sportsman of the Year” for 2010 is Mike Jacobucci for his active involvement with Game Feed kitchen, volunteer projects and club activities. Gene Robards was recognized as last year’s sportsman of the year and for his work as Game Feed chairman. A Distinguished Service award was given to Sherry Poppe for volunteer and organizational work. Special Service awards went to Sharon Rose for her volunteer work and Jim Hope for his work on volunteer activities and donations for the Game Feed. Retirees receiving special recognition were Bill Stegeman stepping down from the Secretary position; Ike Cummings from publishing and mailing the monthly newsletter and Gordon Goodwin from running the youth program.

Once again, Gene Robards and the Game Feed committee put on another great evening. They spent many hours planning, coordinating events and soliciting donations for the auctions, games and raffles. Thanks to the folks who came out to work on set up and tear down and those who worked on the kitchen crew and event activities. And special thanks to all the people who came out and participated, helping us raise money to conserve and preserve fish, wildlife and habitat.

Special recognition to the many merchants and individuals, who donated, purchased or made items that were used for the Game Feed. Please patronize the businesses that make it possible for us to fulfill our mission and mention to them that their help is appreciated.

New Board Members: Let us welcome the new board members: Jack Michel, Sharon Rose and Herb Troxel.

Agenda Item: A proposed change to the Bylaws pertaining to the election of officers will be read and voted on.

Upcoming Events: Mark Koley reports that the Youth Archery Competition has been so successful they decided to move it to Central Washingington University. March 20^th is the date.

Kids Fishing Day at Rock Island ponds will be April 17^th. The Leavenworth Kids Fishing date will be the first Saturday in June. Volunteers are needed for both of these fishing days.

Mule Deer Foundation Banquet will be March 27^th at the Eagles. Contact Dennis Mengelos, 663-9120 and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet will be May 15^th at the Fair Grounds in Cashmere. Contact is Norm Gutzwiler,

662-2255.

Eastmont Schools Nature Education Program is tentatively scheduled for May at Squilchuck State Park. They would appreciate help.

Department Report: WDFW is proposing changing the categories for special hunt applications. The new system will allow hunters to apply for doe permits without losing their points for buck permits, etc. Input will be taken at the March 11-12^th meeting of the Commission. Spring bear hunt applications are due March 12th. Raffle permits will be drawn in July, with new categories available. Check with the WDFW for details at: www.wdfw.wa.gov or the game pamphlet which is due out in April. There will be a spring Chinook fishery on the Columbia River. There are numerous Steelhead fishing rule changes. Smelt season runs through March. The lowland lakes will be opening the last Saturday in April. Always check regulations closely.

Club Projects: We will be starting water development in the Colockum as soon as we can get into the locations. Neil Fulwiler is checking conditions. Other spring and summer projects will follow. We always have a good time and all are welcome to help out.

March Program: Two items for the March program are: Eric Braatten (Grand Coulee Wildlife Manger) will talk about Blue Grade. Al Brooks (Lake Chelan Sportsman’s Association) and Dave Graybill will talk about hosting a salmon derby on the Columbia in July 2011, which obviously is next year.

REMINDER: If you haven’t renewed your membership, you can do so through the club website or at a meeting.

Ron Bruno – President Herb Troxel - Secretary