The meeting was held at New Hope Church. Three officers, one officer from the North Austin Chapter, one member, two guests and two junior members were present (nine total participants). Issues of the July - September 1996 Hunting His Way and several flyers were distributed. A video on bass fishing at Lake Fork was shown. The minutes from the business meeting are as follows:
1. The meeting was opened by the South Austin Chapter Chaplain.
2. A discussion was held on the next Annual Dart Shoot rescheduled for 9/14/96 at Archery Country.
3. A discussion was held on the next Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat scheduled for 9/19/96 - 9/22/96 at Camel Mills Ranch.
4. A discussion was held on the next Annual Rifle Range Shoot scheduled for 10/12/96 at the Austin Skeet Range (the location was changed due to Eagle Peak Rifle Range's temporary <hopefully> closure).
5. A discussion was held on the next Semi Annual Striped Bass Fishing Trip scheduled for 10/26/96 on Lake Buchanan.
6. A discussion was held on the next South Austin Chapter General Meeting scheduled for 11/7/96 at New Hope Wesleyan Church.
7. A discussion was held on the First Ever North Austin Chapter vs. South Austin Chapter Paintball Competition scheduled for 11/16/96 at Texas Paint Ball.
8. A discussion was held on the Annual Archery Hog Hunt tentatively scheduled for 2/7/97 - 2/8/97 at Hill Country Hogs Ranch.
9. A discussion was held on a proposal out of state hunt. No date or location has been selected yet.
10. A discussion was held on the 'How-to" clinics at the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat. Two men volunteered to lead clinics.
11. A discussion was held on the need for Bible teachers at the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat.
12. A discussion was held on firing line safety during the clay target shoots at the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat. The members present agreed that there should be one shooter and one back up shooter only.
13. A discussion was held on securing a door prize or prizes for the Annual Fall Dove Hunt/Retreat. The members present agreed that a high dollar door prize was not appropriate, instead they agreed that if the price of the hunt was raised the extra funds should go to scholarships for teens who cannot afford the $30.00 hunt fee.
14. An appeal was made for articles, recipes, cartoon, classifieds, etc. to be submitted to the FCS Secretary for newsletter publication.
15. The meeting was closed by the South Austin Chapter President.
What you missed if you did not attend the meeting: Opportunities to join, purchase additional club paraphernalia and view firearms.