The meeting was held at Larry Dowden's home. Three officers, five members, and one youth member attended (9 total participants). Derrich Pollock led us in a devotional. Derrich recommended the following books: The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee and The Complete Green Letters. Derrich also invites all FCS members to a Bible study that he has been participating in for about a year. The group meets at Great Hills Baptist Church every Tuesday at 11:30 AM in room 231. The study lasts about an hour. Eddy Chance shared a testimony. Prayer was held for prayer requests. A tape on deer hunting was shown.
An update was given on the upcoming FCS T-shirts. We are seeking a generic camo pattern. The shirts should be available at the 8/1/02 NAC Meeting.
The FY2002 budget was revisited. Randy Rowley had a concern that by removing the Quarterly Newsletters as a membership benefit the new brochure (which lists it as a benefit) would no longer be valid. Ideas were presented on how to modify the brochure.
A proposal was made to reschedule the 6/8/02 Sporting Clays Shoot to 6/22/02. A vote was taken. The proposal passed unanimously.
A proposal was made to make the Central Zone Fall Dove Retreat into a one day hunt on 9/1/02 due to concerns that many members would not be able to afford both a Central Zone Retreat and a South Zone Retreat. A vote was taken. The proposal passed unanimously.
A discussion was held on options for the 2003 hog hunt.
A discussion was held on a bay fishing trip for Specks and Reds with Garrison Guide Service. This event will occur the day after the Annual Goose/Duck hunt, probably on 11/10/02.
A proposal was made to add the following to the Bylaws (section V. Meetings: the end of B.): Any action agreed to by a majority vote of the members present at any chapter official meeting shall constitute an official action of the Club, however, any action that effects the entire Club must be approved by all the Club's chapters. However, if the other chapter(s) of the Club decline to vote on the proposed action within 60 days of it's approval by the chapter that initiated it, the action will be regarded as approved by all the Club's chapters and will constitute an official action of the Club. A vote was taken. The proposal passed unanimously. This proposal will be presented to the South Austin Chapter (SAC) President so that the SAC can vote on it.
A proposal was made to add the following to the Bylaws (section V. Meetings: C. and section VI. Amendment proposals to the bylaws, statement of faith, or calendar: the end of B.): A chapter President can, at his discretion, hold a vote on a proposed action by E-mail, mail, or phone proxy in lieu of holding a vote at a meeting of his chapter. Attempts must be made to obtain a vote from all active members of the chapter. The chapter President must inform the Club President of the results of the vote within 72 hours. A vote was taken. The proposal passed unanimously. This proposal will be presented to the SAC President so that the SAC can vote on it.