Rollie
03-06-2003, 02:18 PM
You will find below an agenda that has been created for the Minnesota Muskie Alliance Meeting scheduled for this Saturday-
If you would like a better word doc. copy please email me directly and I will provide you with one. mrfigure8@aol.com
We look forward to a great meeting-
Rollie
on behalf of Rollie Olson and John Skarie, Co-Chairs MMA
Minnesota Muskie Alliance Meeting Agenda March 8, 2003
Welcome: From Rollie Olson and John Skarie, CO- Chairs of the Minnesota Muskie Alliance.
Introductions: We ask that each of the Charter Members Representatives as well as any other organized group in attendance stand and introduce themselves.
Guest Speaker: Ron Scalla from the Illinois Muskie Alliance is here to give us a brief description of how the Illinois Alliance works and answer any of our questions.
Committee Reports:
DNR Communications- George Selcke, chair Purpose: The intention of our committee is to obtain better and more meaningful relationships between the DNR and the Alliance; in order to assist the Minnesota DNR in their efforts to deal with Muskie issues in Minnesota. This may be political, labor and economic/or all as the DNR and the Alliance sees appropriate. Possible Projects/Efforts:? Budgetary Needs: ? Issues Requiring Assistance: ? Other: Harlan Fierstine, Minnesota DNR from Walker would like an opportunity to address the group.
Political Activism- Dan Dean, chair Purpose: To identify areas within the legislative process that will or can impact Muskie fishing in the State of Minnesota and to build relationships with and positively influence governmental personnel. Possible Projects/Efforts: Habitat Protection legislation, stocking efforts, dedicated fisheries funding. Budgetary Needs: ? Issues requiring assistance: ? Other: Dave Overland would like an opportunity to address the group.
Media Relations- Dick Pearson, chair
Purpose: Utilization of media resources to mobilize support or generate action on specific needs or situations on short notice (. A much more general media role is easily envisioned and may be needed and helpful but not a role suited for me or a role I want to be involved in.) Possible Projects/Efforts: ? Budgetary Needs: none Issues requiring assistance: none Other: Tom Bernhard is interested in taking over the Chair of this committee.
Areas for Discussion:
Leech Lake Fundraiser: Update on the donations that have been received, number of tickets sold and the logistics of how the raffle will work.
Secretary/Treasurer: We need to fill the secretary/treasurer positions that are now vacant.
Communication between Alliance member groups: We have to have one good contact person from each group to be able to communicate effectively in the time between Alliance meetings. Possible Fundraiser: The North Metro Chapter has held a “Muskie Symposium” sponsored by Esox Angler Magazine and Gander Mountain. They are willing to “donate” the event to Alliance. This could be a good annual fund-raiser for the Alliance and could act as an annual convention for the group.
World Wildlife Fund: Have we received any response from them in regards to the similar fight that is going on at Woman Lake?
Questionnaire/Survey: Should we consider having the Media/Public Relations committee send out a questionnaire/survey to the individual members of the Charter groups of the Alliance. This would be an attempt to get a feel for what the average Muskie fisherman wants and expects from the Alliance.
Minnesota Muskie Alliance Logo: Carl Peterson has created a logo for the Alliance, any opinions or suggestions are appreciated.
Alliance Meeting Schedule: Decide on meeting dates for at least the next two meetings.
Open discussion from the floor: Any areas of concern that the member groups would like to discuss that were not touched on in the meeting. Also if you would like to refer back to an area of discussion from the meeting that you need clarification on, this is the time!
Meeting Adjourned!
If you would like a better word doc. copy please email me directly and I will provide you with one. mrfigure8@aol.com
We look forward to a great meeting-
Rollie
on behalf of Rollie Olson and John Skarie, Co-Chairs MMA
Minnesota Muskie Alliance Meeting Agenda March 8, 2003
Welcome: From Rollie Olson and John Skarie, CO- Chairs of the Minnesota Muskie Alliance.
Introductions: We ask that each of the Charter Members Representatives as well as any other organized group in attendance stand and introduce themselves.
Guest Speaker: Ron Scalla from the Illinois Muskie Alliance is here to give us a brief description of how the Illinois Alliance works and answer any of our questions.
Committee Reports:
DNR Communications- George Selcke, chair Purpose: The intention of our committee is to obtain better and more meaningful relationships between the DNR and the Alliance; in order to assist the Minnesota DNR in their efforts to deal with Muskie issues in Minnesota. This may be political, labor and economic/or all as the DNR and the Alliance sees appropriate. Possible Projects/Efforts:? Budgetary Needs: ? Issues Requiring Assistance: ? Other: Harlan Fierstine, Minnesota DNR from Walker would like an opportunity to address the group.
Political Activism- Dan Dean, chair Purpose: To identify areas within the legislative process that will or can impact Muskie fishing in the State of Minnesota and to build relationships with and positively influence governmental personnel. Possible Projects/Efforts: Habitat Protection legislation, stocking efforts, dedicated fisheries funding. Budgetary Needs: ? Issues requiring assistance: ? Other: Dave Overland would like an opportunity to address the group.
Media Relations- Dick Pearson, chair
Purpose: Utilization of media resources to mobilize support or generate action on specific needs or situations on short notice (. A much more general media role is easily envisioned and may be needed and helpful but not a role suited for me or a role I want to be involved in.) Possible Projects/Efforts: ? Budgetary Needs: none Issues requiring assistance: none Other: Tom Bernhard is interested in taking over the Chair of this committee.
Areas for Discussion:
Leech Lake Fundraiser: Update on the donations that have been received, number of tickets sold and the logistics of how the raffle will work.
Secretary/Treasurer: We need to fill the secretary/treasurer positions that are now vacant.
Communication between Alliance member groups: We have to have one good contact person from each group to be able to communicate effectively in the time between Alliance meetings. Possible Fundraiser: The North Metro Chapter has held a “Muskie Symposium” sponsored by Esox Angler Magazine and Gander Mountain. They are willing to “donate” the event to Alliance. This could be a good annual fund-raiser for the Alliance and could act as an annual convention for the group.
World Wildlife Fund: Have we received any response from them in regards to the similar fight that is going on at Woman Lake?
Questionnaire/Survey: Should we consider having the Media/Public Relations committee send out a questionnaire/survey to the individual members of the Charter groups of the Alliance. This would be an attempt to get a feel for what the average Muskie fisherman wants and expects from the Alliance.
Minnesota Muskie Alliance Logo: Carl Peterson has created a logo for the Alliance, any opinions or suggestions are appreciated.
Alliance Meeting Schedule: Decide on meeting dates for at least the next two meetings.
Open discussion from the floor: Any areas of concern that the member groups would like to discuss that were not touched on in the meeting. Also if you would like to refer back to an area of discussion from the meeting that you need clarification on, this is the time!
Meeting Adjourned!