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Brule RiverBrule River Sportsmen’s Club, Inc.Sportsmen’s Club, Inc.

BRSC

Calendar:

The next regu-larly scheduled

meeting

will be Monday, March 27, 2017,

at 6:00 p.m.

at Round Up North Restau-rant in Brule.

Don’t Miss Out

- Make a Note:

Brule

River

Clean-Up

Day will be

Saturday,

April 22.

Rain date:

April 29

Volunteers are to

meet at the Brule

Pavilion prior to

9:00 a.m. for coffee

and rolls.

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BRULE RIVER SPORTSMEN’S CLUB, MARCH 2017

President Dennis Pratt called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. at Round-Up North in Brule.

Officers and Directors: Present - Dennis Pratt, Ken Lundberg, Bill Gobin, Jeff Stollenwerk, Paul Helbach, Courtney Johnson, Mike

Zicus, Dennis Smet, and Ron Pearson.

Minutes of the January 23 Meeting: The minutes as written in the February newsletter was approved following a motion by Ken

Lundberg and a second by Bill Gobin.

Financial Secretary’s Report: Financial Secretary Bill Gobin reported that there were deposits of $2,358.00 in February into general

fund and 435.00 to the Scholarship Fund. Report approved following a motion by Jeff Stollenwerk and a second by Ken Lundberg.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Jeff Stollenwerk reported that February’s beginning balance was $6,970.58, and the ending balance

was $7,991.13 with the following expenses: Newsletter editor for 400.00 – January and February newsletters; Arrowhead Printing

for $915.55 for November and January newsletters and ballot printing/mailing; Bill Gobin (Postage and Shipping) for $21.90. The

report was approved following a motion by Bill Gobin and a second by Courtney Johnson.

Committee Reports

Habitat: Dennis Pratt - No project set yet for this summer. Dennis visited the East Fork, West Fork and Beaupre Springs tributar-

ies last week finding no beaver present. Trout and salmon fry were just beginning to emerge from the gravel on the East Fork and

at least one pair of steelhead had spawned there already. Dennis also finished an initial version video on the ‘History of Trout Habi-

tat Work by the Club’ covering projects from 1979 to 2016.

Legislative: Ken Lundberg – A range of items were discussed regarding DNR re-organization see state budget website for updates

on this issue.

Scholarship: Paul Helbach – Scholarships flyers have been sent out to 11 different colleges and universities, application deadline is

April 30. Paul requested that we put a short article in the newsletter regarding the sale of his walking sticks at Twin Gables where

all proceeds from the sale goes directly into the Scholarship fund. This was approved after a motion by Ken Lundberg with a sec-

ond by Bill Gobin. Potential future high school scholarship is tabled to a future meeting.

Education: Dennis Smet –Dennis Smet talked with both Northwestern and Superior and reported that the trout aquariums at both

schools are functioning well and the fry are healthy. Both he and Dennis Pratt will be visiting all the classes late next week to make

presentations to the students.

Membership: Jim Waletzko - no report.

Budget: Ron Pearson – Ron will be meeting with Treasurer Jeff Stollenwerk next month to review the budget and will report back

at next month’s meeting.

Web Page: Mike Zicus – Mike has updated the club calendar with upcoming dates of interest.

Other Business

Spring Clean-up: The date for this year’s spring clean-up was set on Saturday, April 22 with a backup date on April 29. Need to put

a notice in the March and April newsletters. Ken Lundberg and Dennis Smet will approach the Scout Troops as to their help in the

clean-up.

South-Shore Grade on Nebagamon Creek Issue: Ken Lundberg reported that the DNR will not be able to develop a project to

remove the longstanding threat to the Brule until 2018. Ken Lundberg will develop a resolution for club officer approval to take to

the next Wisconsin Wildlife Federation meeting.

Brule River Sportsmen’s Club

Regular Meeting Minutes

February 27, 2017

“February Minutes” continued on pg. 3

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BRULE RIVER SPORTSMEN’S CLUB, MARCH 2017

Email of newsletter to members: Ken Lundberg contacted the company called

‘Constant Contact’ and has emailed the information to the officers and board. Cost

would be about twenty dollars per month. It was suggested that we test this by send-

ing the email version through this process while continuing to mail the paper newslet-

ter to test response. The club approved a motion by Ken Lundberg with a second by

Mike Zicus to proceed with the emailed project. Ken will report back on progress

next month.

2017 Expo Preparation: Ken Lundberg brought the large map (poster size) for this

year’s booth display which was wonderfully framed by club member Charlie Bergsten.

Ken will be gathering the other materials needed for the booth he will be manning

with Courtney Johnson and Dean Wellman.

Brule Coalition Planning: Meeting is being planned with a tentative date – June 29, Ne-

bagamon Town Hall

Brule News of Interest: The board thanked club member Susie Isaksen for sending out

her ‘Brule News of Interest’. It was a wonderful synopsis of the various issues at both

the state and local level.

Brule Forest Master Plan Update: There was a general discussion of some of the plans

various actions. Comments can be made online until March 20.

The business meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Great Water Fly-fishing Expo – March 17-19 @ Hamline University, St. Paul Wild River’s Chapter Trout Unlimited Expo – April 1 @ Northland College, Ashland Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring Hearing – April 10 (Douglas Co. – North western High; Bayfield Co. – County Courthouse; Ashland Co. – Ashland High) Questionnaire is now online Brule Hatchery Family Fun Day – June 3 (10 a.m.- 3 p.m.) Upcoming Speaker – March meeting, Paul Piszczek -WDNR Sr. Fisheries Biologist

Recorded by Dennis Pratt for Walt Swanson

“February Minutes” from pg. 2

BRSC SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant Information

The Brule River Sportsmen’s Club offers an

annual one-time scholarship of $5,000 de-

signed for advanced undergraduate and gradu-

ate students preparing for careers in natural

resources.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for this scholarship, an

applicant MUST:

1. Intend to use this scholarship for studies at

the junior, senior or graduate level at a college

or university;

2. Attend or plan to attend an institution of

higher learning that is located in Wisconsin or

Minnesota;

3. Be preparing for a career in natural re-

sources;

4. Be majoring in public policy, law, political

science, engineering, or any other field in

which the student could prepare for a career

in a profession that would further public un-

derstanding, appreciation and conservation of

natural resources.

Selection Procedure

Recipients will be selected by the Brule River

Sportsmen's Club Scholarship Selection Com-

mittee, which consists of five Club members.

Decisions of the committee shall be final.

A member of the Brule River Sportsmen’s

Club, or the child or grandchild of a member,

may be given preference.

How to Apply

Send a letter of application to the Brule River

Sportsmen’s Club, Scholarship Committee,

P.O. Box 100, Brule, WI 54820. The letter

must include statements regarding the follow-

ing:

A. Copy of current school class transcripts,

including grade-point average,

B. Goals for a career in natural resources,

C. Involvement in extra-curricular activities

pertaining to career goals,

D. Why the applicant wants or needs this

scholarship, and

E. At least two letters of recommendation.

Scholarship Application Deadline

The deadline for applicants desiring a scholar-ship is April 30 each year. For complete ap-

plication details, visit our website at

www.bruleriversportsmensclub.com.

Stipulation

If, in any year, the committee decides that no

one meets the qualifications, an award will

NOT be given in that year.

Fishermen: Prevent floating your hat whilst

you angle. A Brule River Shelle-

lagh will keep you upright while

pursuing the ever-elusive spotted

fish.

The Brule River Shillelagh is avail-

able exclusively at Twin Gables

Café in beautiful downtown Brule.

Cost: $25 each, or two for $40.

100% of the proceeds go to the Brule

River Sportsmen’s Club Scholarship fund.

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Brule River

Sportsmen’s

Club

P.O. Box 100

Brule, WI 54820

What We Do:

Fisheries Habitat Projects — Club members and others

volunteer during the summer months to restore features

necessary for fish spawning, growing and feeding.

Clean-ups — Keep the Brule clean and beautiful.

Monthly Membership Meetings — Frequently include

guest speakers.

Monthly Newsletter — Helps generate understanding

of fisheries and water quality, and keeps members and

others informed about Club activities.

Scholarship Program — Provides educational support to

students.

Officers

President — Dennis Pratt

Vice President — Ken Lundberg

Financial Secretary — Bill Gobin

Recording Secretary — Walt Swanson

Treasurer — Jeff Stollenwerk

Board of Directors

Tom Bydalek Dennis Smet

Paul Helbach Jim Waletzko

Courtney Johnson Dean Wellman

Mick Killoren Ron Pearson

Mike Zicus Ron Gaare

Newsletter Editor

Katie Thompson -- goirish@cheqnet.net

BRSC Membership Form

Name

Address City

State Zip Phone

e-mail

Name ______________________________

Address City

State Zip Phone

e-mail

Donations

Education Fund $ Habitat Fund $

General Fund $ Scholarship Fund $

Visit us online at www.bruleriversportsmensclub.com

All information contained herein is confidential.

All but $1.00 of your membership dues is tax deductible.

Donations are 100 percent tax deductible.

Thank you for your support!

BRSC Gift Store Order Form

Brethren of the Brule, book by Dr. William Bauer

$12.00 each (members) - plus $3.00 S&H

$14.00 each (non-members) - plus $3.00 S&H

Brule River Map (Upper) (same prices as for lower map)

Brule River Map (Lower)

$8.00 each (members) - no shipping charge

$10.00 each (non-members) - plus $1.00 S&H

Large Map of Lower Brule (36”x24”) – suitable for framing

$25.00 (members) – plus $5.00 S&H

$30.00 (non-members) – plus $5.00 S&H

BRSC Baseball Hat

$20.00 each (members) – plus $4.00 S&H

$25.00 each (non-members) - plus $4.00 S&H

Newsletter DVD

$5.00 each (members) - no shipping charge

$6.00 each (non-members) - plus $1.00 S&H

The Brule River Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization

defined by Chapter 501 (C) (3) of the IRS Tax Code.

Brule River Sportsmen’s Club, Inc.

P.O. Box 100

Brule, WI 54820

Individual $20.00 ____ Renewal (due by Jan. 1 ea. yr.) Household $25.00 ____ New Member

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