RNBRA Fullbore Section: NOVEMBER 8, 2015 - MINUTES OF THE FULLBORE SECTION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

below are the minutes of the 2015 agm. many thanks to secretary, don coleman for preparing them early - i've had little time to post them until now - so here they are at last!

Annual General Meeting of the RNBRA Fullbore Section was held on November 8th, 2015 at the Four Seasons Motel in Sussex.

In attendance were Thomas Nowlan, JC Gautreau, Daniel Chisholm, Don Coleman, Bert DeVink, Conrad Leroux, Michael Lutes, Ron Surette, Harrison Brown, Gordon Holloway, Adam MacDonald, Ken Kyle, Dollard LeBlanc , Adam MacDonald and Mike Lutes.

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

1. New Business arising from a call from the Floor

Item vii - The 150th Anniversary of the RNBRA by Conrad Leroux

Item viii - APM course of fire by Gordon Holloway.

Item ix - Electronic Targets by Adam MacDonald.

Item x - Small memorabilia item to be handed out representing the RNBRA by Ken Kyle.

Item xi - Investment of the Fullbore funds by Conrad Leroux.

Item xii -Team Training by Mike Lutes

Adoption of the Agenda moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Daniel Chisholm.

2. Business pertaining to the Fullbore AGM - 2014.

Moved by Dan Chisholm and seconded by Michael Lutes that the minutes of 2014 be adopted as read.

3. Business arising from the minutes of the AGM -2014.

i) First Aid - Mike Lutes confirmed that members will be reimbursed for 1/2 the cost of an Emergency First Aid Course by the Fullbore section. Ron Surette stated that the St. Antoine Club could provide this course and a course will be offered in the spring of 2016 if enough people are interested.

ii) The Range Officer course being developed by the DCRA is on hold due to Staff shortages.

iii) Insurance - Insurance for regular RNBRA members was provided by NFA and will be continued in 2016.

iv) Novice Shooters at the APM - 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 Bert deVink will look at the wording of the desired experience required to participate at the APM in 2016.

v) The practice of setting ten dollars aside from match fees to maintain and purchase E-Targets will continue.

vi) Electronic Target Insurance - The executive determined that this was not financially beneficial.

vii) Atlantic Championship Plaques - NB will pay $500 for one third of the total cost. The Fullbore section can approach the RNBRA to cover this.

viii) Smallbore - A motion was introduced by Don Coleman to support the reintroduction of the Mini Fullbore matches. Seconded by JC Gautreau.

4. NEW BUSINESS

a. Presentation and Adoption of Reports

i) Chairpersons Report - Bert deVink said that the full report is available on RNBRA Fullbore blog http://rnbrafullbore.blogspot.ca/ .It was also circulated to the members.

Moved by Michael Lutes to accept the report as presented by Bert deVink. Seconded by Ken Kyle. Carried

ii) Vice Chairman Report - Gordon Holloway stated that there were 22 competitors at the Annual Provincial Meeting. In future we should strive to have to persons dedicated to running this match, one person to act as Range Officer and one to look after E-Target issues. Conflicts in scoring should be dealt with on the firing point.

Gordon Holloway and Daniel Chisholm will make recommendations regarding the running of the APM. Carried

iii) Treasurer's Report - Daniel Chisholm presented the financial statements of the Fullbore Section as of November 8th, 2015. Daniel reported we have a surplus of about $5300.

Moved by Daniel Chisholm that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as presented. Carried

iv) Secretary's Report - Don Coleman reported that two meetings were held besides the Annual Fullbore meeting and they are on the Fullbore blog maintained by Bert deVink.

Moved by Don Coleman that the Secretary’s report by accepted. Seconded by Michael Lutes.

v) Report of Fullbore Section Liaison Person to RNBRA - Don Coleman presented a report. Repatriation of the Fullbore funds to the section is nearly complete but we still have to go through the RNBRA treasurer to invest the funds. The RNBRA will purchase NFA insurance coverage for the upcoming season.

Considerable time and effort was expended on Air Rifle issues and hopefully the RNBRA board will have a more harmonious 2016.

A model for distribution of funds obtained from Heritage and Culture NB was established in 2015. After expenses required to run the RNBRA were established the remaining monies were to be distributed equally to the Pistol, Air and Fullbore sections. This model will be revisited during the upcoming year and I think the RNBRA needs to clearly identify what it stands for. This will help determine the distribution of funds the RNBRA receives from the Heritage and Culture NB. I think the Fullbore section would like to promote competitive Marksmanship as the its main goal.

Communication and visibility of the RNBRA has been greatly improved mainly by the efforts of Mike Lutes.

Moved by Don Coleman that the report be accepted as presented. seconded by Thomas Nowlan. Carried

vi) Report of RNBRA Representatives to Atlantic Hi-Power Committee - Michael Lutes chaired the Hi-Power meeting and presented a report of the discussions. A brief summary of the meeting follows. Results from the the Atlantic Championships will be used to select the Mini Palma Team. Teams competing in the Intermaritime and British Team Matches will be selected in a new manner. Each Province will be able to select two Target Rifle and two FTR members to form the core of the provincial teams. The remaining four members will be selected from a draft of the remaining shooters to comprise a team of eight for each province. 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 Ken Kyle that the report be accepted as read. Carried.

vi) Report of the Liaison Person to the DCRA - by Daniel Chisholm. It will be investigated if RNBRA members can purchase DCRA membership directly through the DCRA rather than going through the RNBRA. All other DCRA reports can be read on the RNBRA Fullbore blog http://rnbrafullbore.blogspot.ca/

Moved by Daniel Chisholm that the report be accepted as presented. Carried.

5. OTHER NEW BUSINESS

viii) Conrad asked Mike Lutes, Lorraine Chapman and Austin MacPhee to chair the events pertaining to the 150th Anniversary of the RNBRA. Conrad asked for ideas to celebrate this occasion and that all ideas go through Michael Lutes.

Moved by Conrad Leroux. Carried

ix) Many ideas were discussed regarding the Annual Prize Meeting for 2016. These included range distances, length of the APM being extended from two to three days for the 150th anniversary, Range Officers and E-Target managers.

Moved by Gordon Holloway that Vice Chairman be authorized to make changes to the APM. Seconded by Daniel Chisholm. Carried

x) Adam MacDonald proposed that he would design software to use with the E-Targets which would automatically produce scoring for the match. This program will not be used at the APM in 2016 but will be used in other matches.

Moved by Adam MacDonald and seconded by Michael Lutes. Carried.

xi) Ken Kyle proposed that we obtain a small memorabilia item to be handed out to represent the RNBRA especially with the 150th anniversary of the RNBRA coming up. This proposal is covered by item viii in other new business.

xii) Investment of the Fullbore funds - Conrad Leroux Moved that the Fullbore investment funds be invested in a one year GIG that can be cashed within 30 days. This is an action item for the Fullbore Treasurer Daniel Chisholm. Carried.

xiii) Team Training - Michael Lutes stated that more team training should be carried out. This will be reflected in the Fullbore schedule. Carried.

xiv) Tablets will no longer provided at matches and each competitor should insure that they have access to a tablet at RNBRA matches. Daniel Chisholm has a number of Kindle Fire tablets that can be purchased directly from him at cost.

xv) Match Fees - a discussion was held and all agreed to leave things as they are.

6. Long time service award - the M. Ellen MacGillivray Award was given to Michael Lutes this year for his outstanding contribution to Fullbore Shooting over many years.

7. ELECTION OF OFFICERS -

a) Chairperson

Bert deVink agreed continue on as Chairman.