The meeting was held at Larry Dowden's home. Three officers, eight members and one son were present (12 total participants). Issues of the July - September 1996 Hunting His Way and several flyers were distributed. A video on deer hunting was shown. The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:
1. The meeting was opened by the North Austin Chapter President.
2. A discussion was held on the next Semi Annual Sporting Clays Shoot scheduled for 8/24/96 at Capitol City Trap & Skeet Range.
3. A discussion was held on the next Annual Dart Shoot scheduled for 9/7/96 at Archery Country.
4. A discussion was held on the next Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat scheduled for 9/19/96 - 9/22/96 at Camel Mills Ranch.
5. A discussion was held on the next North Austin Chapter General Meeting scheduled for 10/3/96 at James Eubank's home.
6. A discussion was held on the Annual Archery Hog Hunt tentatively scheduled for 2/7/97 - 2/8/97 at Hill Country Hogs Ranch.
7. Six bylaw amendments were proposed. A discussion was held on the first proposal and a vote was taken. The proposal passed unanimously. Section IV B. of the bylaws was added. It reads: Members can vote in officer elections for their chapter only. This will not go into effect until approval by the South Austin Chapter of the Club. The other five bylaw amendment proposals were tabled.
8. A proposal for an out of state hunt was made by Jason Behm.
9. A proposal for an alligator hunt was made by Jason Behm.
10. A proposal was made by Larry Dowden for a hog hunt for a limited number of men on his deer lease.
11. A discussion was held on the need for "How-to" clinic leaders at the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat.
12. The meeting was closed by the North Austin Chapter President.
What you missed if you did not attend the meeting: An opportunity to sign up for an alligator hunt, opportunities to join or renew your membership and purchase additional club paraphernalia.