Lloydminster & District Fish & Game Association – Minutes of Meeting – September 29, 2026

Dwayne D. called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm at the GUC and via Zoom hybrid.

Minutes: Presented minutes from GUC/Zoom hybrid meeting August 25, 2026.

MOTION by Garry C., to adopt the minutes from August 25, 2026, seconded by Jackie F., carried.

Financial Report: 
MOTION by Larry C. to adopt financial report, seconded Daniel A., carried.

Correspondence: None.

Old Business:

1. Dwayne D. sent draft copy of Range Orientation built with Mike H. Add in a waiver section as advised by our
insurance agent.

2. Bylaws update – Dwayne D. contacted the AWF CEO, and we will need to change our operating name in the
bylaws and get approval of the by-laws.

3. AWF Golf Tournament was August 27 in Acheson. They had 48 golfers registered with more membership
participation this year than last year.

4. Discussion of a “Show & Tell” style event at the Youth Centre. This would be a display only event and would be
ideal to host in the spring. Displays could be items for hunting, trapping, fishing, taxidermy etc. Any member
could have a table, but the event would be open to the public and free to attend. Committee members Tyler W.,
Garry C., Janelle M., and Dwayne D. will have a meeting Thursday October 22, 7:30pm at Dwayne’s house.

5. Discussion on having provincial and branch awards for wildlife and fish categories. We would have to run two
systems to track entries and could possibly attract more youth. It needs to be done in a way it won’t take away
from the adult entries. No decision made for or against this idea.

6. Discussion of repairing/replacing bathrooms at the McDougall Pond. The tank below is concrete. We will try to lift
the building to inspect if the tank is sitting level and the integrity of the base of bathroom structure. Larry will
order the tank to be pumped out and contact the Lloyd Comp to build a new building.

7. LDFGA Clothing – Fiona M. provided a quote on shirts, hats and sweaters from Ram Printing & Promotions. We
should have an item of clothing such as a polo shirt that all board members have to identify us at our events.
2027 will be the 100-year anniversary of the organization which we can use for promotion and add onto the
clothing as well. Stickers were suggested as a well-liked item of all ages. Marketing committee members are
Jackie F., Fiona McRae, Carlo M., Bill A., Marissa M., and Dwayne D., who will have a meeting to discuss ideas.

Bills to be Paid:

MOTION by Joe M., to pay bills, seconded by Daniel A., motion carried.

New Business:

1. Prairie Spaniel Dog Competition Oct 6-8th. We have been offered the pheasants from this event if we would like
to pick them up. Joe M, Carlo M, and Dwayne D. volunteered to clean the birds.

2. There were issues with the radio transmitters at the Youth Centre causing the internet not to work previously. It
was discovered that the problem was the power block for the radio transmitter at the Indoor Range. Water got
in the cable to the connection to the power block and corroded the connector. This was caused by a cut in the
cable and possibly from the piece of flashing that came off the front of the building. The internet is working but
the flashing needs to be replaced. Dwayne D. will look after that.

3. Carlo M will survey in the remainder of the fence on the Outdoor Range. The fencing crew is estimating the
fencing to be completed mid November.

4. Discussion of non members attending meetings. There are not currently any restrictions in the bylaws about non
members attending meetings. A clause will be added into the current bylaws stating any non member that
would like to attend a meeting can only do so by invitation of the LDFGA BOD.

5. Discuss Alberta Federation of Shooting Spots (AFSS) Shooting League. An email was sent to the admin email with
information on guidelines for Establishing League Shooting Programs and guidelines for Implementing an
Authorized Lending Program. The email will be shared with board members.

6. Discuss CCFR contacting clubs to provide range insurance.

7. SWF Region 2 Fall Meeting will be held virtually on Oct. 21. Dwayne D., Larry C., and Garry C., will attend.
Discussion of Elk Depredation tags details, resolutions would need to be presented at this meeting.

8. AWF Fall Meeting will be Sunday Oct 18 in Ashmont. Dwayne D., and Garry C., will attend.

9. Discussion on Lashburn School applying for the SWF FINS program. They are looking for sponsorship to acquire
the equipment for the program. Larry will look for possible used equipment that can be supplied to the Lashburn
School. Larry made the motion to provide $1800.00 to the Lashburn School, providing that we cannot locate a
possible third set of FINS equipment in the Lloydminster area or any other used FINS equipment. Seconded by
Daniel A. Carried.

10. Discussed Sydni Keichinger’s experience at the World Outdoor Target Shooting Competition That was recently
held in South Dakota. Sydni placed 12th in her category in some pretty wet situations. She was also the top
Canadian Competitor and was selected to carry the Canadian Flag in the closing ceremonies. Congratulations to
Sydni.

Committee Reports:

Memberships – 1029 LDFGA, 485 Outdoor, 162 Indoor. Discussion of promoting by sponsoring other events or groups
within the community. We would need to choose carefully to hit our target audience. Some ideas were podcasts and
school events or clubs. How can we also target new regular memberships and educate on our conservation values?

Fundraising – NR

Youth Outdoor Activity Day – Next event June 19, 2027.

Conservation Camp – Larry C. is stepping down from organizing the student’s going to camp so we will need to replace
his position with some one new. Bill A., would like to invite two students who have been very involved in youth camp,
Jordan Rokosh-Brick and Kory Mitchell, to come talk about their experiences at cam at the start of next months meeting
possibly.

Scholarships – MOTION by Bill A., there were three applications received this year that qualify for a scholarship, and we
should present each one with a scholarship. Applicants were Katelyn Keyowshi, Leah Rieland, Camryn Tomayer,
seconded by Larry C., none opposed, motion carried.

Merchandise – NR

Habitat/Gordon Leslie Project/Trout Ponds/Foster Property –Dwayne D. and Darrell P. will look into more water testing
at the McDougall Pond. Will try to get the DO meter back and take more readings. The aeration unit is not pumping
properly. Discussed lifting air stones to 8-10 ft level at the 25ft depth of the pond. Dwayne D. and Joe M. are working to
complete this. If any one is interested in being the steward for the AWF/ACA Gordon Leslie Property at Marwayne
please contact Dwayne

Trophies – NR

Gun and Outdoor Sportsman Show – Next event January 16 & 17, 2027. Janelle will be sending out the 2027
applications next week.

Archery Club / Youth Center – Regular open archery nights at the Youth Center are now closed until the first week of
October. Outdoor archery ranges are open 7 days a week to LAA members until later in the Fall. Syndi Keichinger is
currently attending 2026 World Archery Field Championships from the LAA.

Banquet – Will meet on Thursday Oct. 15, 7:00pm at Dwayne’s house. Committee will be Dwayne D, Larry C., Garry C.,
Jackie F., Ron L., Marissa M., Daniel A., Ronda D., and Bill A. Larry C. proposed Jesse Lewis who is a hypnotist from
Outlook, Sask., for a 45–60-minute show. Larry C. will get more details and see if he is available.

Fish Fry – Next event Thursday April 22, 2027.

Indoor Range – Keith B discussed the conversations he has with the public when trying to sell Indoor Range
memberships. It is hard to justify purchasing a membership when the range is not open consistently. MOTION by Keith
B., To request all board members to become RSO’s by taking a course instructed by Janelle and commit to opening the
Indoor Range at least once during the indoor season (Nov to April each year), seconded by Jackie, debate about how it
would work. Motion was defeated. Discussion followed be Keith going back to the current RSO’s to request some
recommendations on operation of the Indoor Range

Outdoor Range – No report back from CFO inspection. Signs need to be put up with land coordinates. The steel at the
200m may need to be replaced or at least checked on. The cat tails need to be cut, they are blocking the view of the
coyote target at 250m. Dwayne has a contact to whipper snip grass. Keith would like to create a list of signs to put up at
the outdoor range.

MOTION for adjournment by Brian S. at 10:42 pm. Next meeting will be October 27/26 at Grace United Church.

Members present at meeting in person: Dwayne Davison, Bill Armstrong, Marissa McRae, Larry Chambers, Jackie
Fowler, Fiona McRae, Joe Miazga, Daniel Allchurch, Keith Bailey, Garry Cunnigham, Carlo Monette, Brian Sawtell, Ron
Lane.

Members present at meeting via Zoom: Reid Ballek, Scott Nahirniak.

Absent Members: Darrell Peters, Ali Khan, Mike Hynek, Ian Peters, Tyler Wilson, Janelle Mysko, Claire Schielke.