RNBRA Fullbore Section: MINUTES OF THE 2014 FULLBORE SECTION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

RNBRA FULLBORE SECTION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2014

Annual General Meeting of the RNBRA Fullbore Section was held on November 9th, 2014 at the Four Seasons Motel in Sussex.

In attendance were Paul Bastarache, Daniel Chisholm, Don Coleman, Bert deVink, Conrad Leroux, Michael Lutes, Ron Surette, Harrison Brown, Gordon Holloway, Adam MacDonald and Steven Stewart.

The Chairperson for the meeting was Bert deVink and Don Coleman recorded the minutes.

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Item 8 - Trophy Storage to be discussed by Conrad Leroux.

Item 9 - Promotion of Rifle Shooting by Stephen Stewart.

Item 10 - Black Powder Shooting by Stephen Stewart.

Adoption of the Agenda moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Don Coleman.

2. MINUTES OF AGM - 2013

Moved by Don Coleman and seconded by Michael Lutes that the minutes of 2013 be adopted as read.

3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF THE AGM -2013.

i) Insurance - Insurance for regular RNBRA members was provided by NFA. Michael Lutes stated that RNBRA board is committed to the provision of Insurance to regular member for the year 2015. Bert deVink to send an e-mail to RNBRA Board for an official response about insurance for the up-coming shooting season.

ii) Mandatory Membership to the DCRA - This issue was once again deferred to a future AGM.

iii) Electronic Target Scoring - deferred to new business.

iv) First Aid Training - Certification in First Aid is running out for many members and will need to be renewed. Fullbore members will be reimbursed for 1/2 the cost of an Emergency First Aid Course by the Fullbore Section. Don Coleman will ask the RNBRA board to consider paying the remainder of the cost. Courses available through the St. John Ambulance or the Canadian Red Cross.

v) Pre-registration at the APM - For 2014 APM, one third of the participants pre-registered. Low turnout was probably due to Hurricane Arthur which left many without power and the numerous downed trees.

Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Conrad Leroux that pre-registration continue but there will be no pre-registration fee. Pre-registration is required to assist the match director. We will not levy a late fee or turn away late registrants providing that there is room for them without having to squad an additional relay. Carried.

Novice Shooters - At the 2013 AGM is was agreed upon that novice shooters cannot shoot at the APM. Shooters at the APM must have attended at least 1 match before the APM and must satisfy the Match Director that they are capable of shooting the match. A discussion followed and it was agreed that the Fullbore executive would examine the wording of this.

vi) Range Officer Course - a RO Course is not required in 2015. There was a good turnout for the RO course conducted by Wayde Clifford in 2014. Ron Surette is qualified to give a RO course and George McKillop would be willing to run a RO course. Steven Stewart will attend a RO course and will be qualified to run a RO course in the future.

Mike Lutes stated that the DCRA has started the development of a standard RO course for Canadian Certification.

4. NEW BUSINESS

a. Presentation and Adoption of Reports

i) Chairperson’s Report - Bert deVink read the report and it is available on RNBRA Fullbore blog http://rnbrafullbore.blogspot.ca/

Moved by Bert deVink and Seconded by Michael Lutes. Carried

ii) Vice Chairman - John Holleran was not present and no report was submitted.

iii) Treasurer's Report - Conrad Leroux presented the financial statements of the Fullbore Section as of November 6th, 2014. Conrad reported that we are in good shape and the Fullbore section has paid for the Electronic Target System. At present we have a surplus after disbursements and liabilities of about $2300. Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Steven Stewart that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as presented. Carried

Michael Lutes stated that interest from long term investment funds designated for the Fullbore section could be used to support fullbore interests.

Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Michael Lutes that for every day that the electronic target system is used a fee of $10.00 per competitor be set aside for capital replacement costs of this system. Carried

Moved by Daniel Chisholm and seconded by Michael Lutes that we increase match fees to $25.00 per match per person. Carried

It was agreed that for matches held on private ranges that the match fees would be split 50/50 between the Fullbore Section and the host club. No motion passed but there was general agreement.

iv) Report of Fullbore Section Liaison Person to RNBRA - Michael Lutes presented a report outlining his necessity to step down upon assuming the acting presidency of the RNBRA. The issue of trust funds earmarked for the the Fullbore Section has been addressed and the RNBRA financial committee should render a decision in the near future. Other funds previously deposited with the RNBRA have been returned to the Fullbore Section. The full report is available on the RNBRA fullbore blog .

Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Don Coleman that the report we accepted as presented. Carried.

v) Report of the Liaison Person to the DCRA - Daniel Chisholm mentioned that the F-Class Championships and the American F-Class Match will be held in Ottawa. Canadian Target Rifle Teams were competitive this past summer and displayed very good shooting. Steven Stewart discussed the National Service Conditions Championships and Blackpowder.

Moved by Daniel Chisholm and seconded by Steven Stewart that the report be accepted as presented. Carried.

iv) Report of RNBRA Representatives to Atlantic Hi-Power Committee - Michael Lutes chaired the Hi-Power meeting and presented a brief report of the discussions. It was decided that in future meetings each province would have three votes including proxy votes. New Brunswick gave up the right to host the Atlantic Championships to Nova Scotia in 2015. Results from the the Atlantic Championships would be used to select the Mini Palma Team and the match would be held the day following the Atlantic Championships. F-Class Centres are to be used in all Inter- Provincial matches. The full minutes of this meeting may be read on the RNBRA Fullbore blog http://rnbrafullbore.blogspot.ca/

Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Gordon Holloway that the report be accepted as read. Carried.

5. OTHER NEW BUSINESS

i) Insurance for the E-target system will be investigated by the Executive, who will act in the best interest of the section. Moved by Conrad Leroux. Carried

Most matches will be run by using two targets with three shooters to a target and having a standby e-target system provided by Steven Stewart.

ii) The position of E-Target System Custodian was created. Daniel Chisholm moved that Adam McDonald fill the position in 2015 and keep the system at his home under his care. Seconded by Steven Stewart. Carried

iii) E-Target System will not be loaned out unless approved by the the executive of the Fullbore Section. Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Steven Stewart. Carried.

iv) Motion that the 900 meter range be replaced by 800 meters in the Governor Generals Match. Defeated.

vi) Smallbore Championships - The Smallbore Champinship will not be a responsibility of the Fullbore Section. Steven Stewart will head the organization. It will be further discussed at the RNBRA board meeting.

vii) Atlantic Championship Trophies - Plaques will replace the present trophies which will be returned to their donators. The purchase and organization was initiated by Nova Scotia. The total cost is estimated to be $1500 and sponsors are being sought to reduce the cost. Each province will assume one third of the cost.

ix) Target Faces - Michael Lutes will attend a DCRA executive meeting in November and has offered to bring back Targets and Centres. Mike also has a list of targets and costs which he will distribute.

x) Moved by Daniel Chisholm and seconded by Conrad Leroux that we use 600 meter faces for both 500 and 600 meters. Defeated.

xi) Moved by Daniel Chisholm and seconded by Michael Lutes - the ISSF Sierra Match would be held in the fall. Carried

xii) Long time service award - Moved Daniel Chisholm and seconded by Michael Lutes that Ellen MacGillivray Award be awarded to persons for outstanding service to the Fullbore Section over a number of years. This award is not necessarily awarded on a yearly basis. Carried.

Ron Surette and Don Coleman received the award in 2014.

xiii) Trophy Storage - Conrad Leroux stated that the new administration of the museum are not aware of past arrangements. Conrad has some documentation and will arrange a meeting with the new administration. Conrad will send a copy of the documentation and a list of trophies and where they are stored to Michael Lutes and a copy to Lorraine Chapman.

xiv) Promotion of Shooting - Moved by Steven Stewart that the E-System be used to promote shooting by putting on a low level shooting day at different clubs throughout the province. Motion defeated.

xv) Blackpowder - It was noted that MTR shooters participate in blackpowder. Blackpowder falls under the Fullbore Section until they can form their own section.

xvi) RNBRA Proceedings - Steven Stewart noted that Lorraine Chapman files all correspondence in a chronological order. She will only take things sent to her. All Fullbore Correspondence should be sent to her including results from matches. Bert deVink said she would receive all correspondence by automatic e-mail if she joined the Fullbore blog and he would walk her through the necessary steps to join.

xvii) Retirement of Conrad Leroux as Treasurer - Conrad will step down this year as Treasurer and Awards Chairman. We thank him for his many years of service to the Fullbore Section.

6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

a) Chairperson

Bert DeVink agreed continue on as Chairman.