Minutes of the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association February 2012 Board Meeting.
The meeting opened at 7am on Friday, February 10th, 2012.
1.) Approve January Board Meeting Minutes
Dan M. moved to approve the minutes as posted and Dan W. seconded. With eight aye votes, the motion passed.
2a.) Formation of Educational 501(c)3
Andy A. reported he, Rod M, Wesley D, and Toby Asplin met to review draft business plan. Revisions of plan are still needed, including metrics to measure performance toward stated organization goals. Suggested that we discuss approach with NG&P, as it sounds like they have interest in an organization of this type.
2b.) Formation of a PAC
Andy A. is working on locating a treasurer for the organization.
2c.) Sponsors/Supporters/Advertising
Wesley D. posted PVN! monthly website traffic statistics for comparison to the radio ads and interviews for the Victim Protection Act.
2d.) Lawsuit Updates
Andy A. reported the judge has dismissed Omaha lawsuit after the parties agreed to settlement of legal fees.
2e.) Legislative Agenda for 2012
Wesley D. will draft a press release for Sarah McKinley’s letter and send out to the Board. Andy A. noted the NCSC will be ramping up an educational campaign for LR40CA for the election and it’s something the NFOA can help with. Wesley D. suggested handwritten thank you cards be sent out to recent NFOA/PVN! donors who gave $50 or more. Rod M. moved to approve $85 to purchase 100 5.5”x4.5” cards with the NFOA logo. Wesley D. seconded and the motion passed with five aye votes.
2f.) Let’s Raise Some Money
Andy A. asked if the Board wanted to consider a spring raffle. Wesley D. suggested taking advantage of the growing popularity of suppressors and have a Class 3 raffle with a .22 can (like the YHM Mite that retails at $325) and a check to cover the $200 stamp. The idea was well received.
2fi.) Kearney Gun Show banquet – April
Scott B. confirmed that venue and caterer are both booked. Rod M. to look into Piryx for setting up ticket sales.
2fii.) Fall Raffle
Scott B. confirmed 4,305 tickets were sold and after the cost of firearm and ticket printing, NFOA netted approximately between $3500 and $3600.
2g.) Organizational Partnerships
Need to get back into touch with 88 Tactical regarding their offer of providing facilities for an NFOA event at their range.
2h.) Membership Recruitment/Updating
Andy A. asked for any new ideas and none were offered.
2i.) Work with G&P to develop a public range at WMA – Action report/update
Dan W. had no new news to report this month.
3.) Treasurers Report
Chris Z. reported:
The beginning book balance 1/1/12 – $7917.60
Total Expenditures – $266.46
- One debit for $38.96 for Benchmark email
- One check for $15.00 for Andy Allen lobbyist registration
- One check for $212.50 for the Women’s Expo booth
Total Deposits – $5581.00
Ending Book balance 1/31/12 – $13,232.14
4.) Membership Report
Dan W. reported:
General membership 5212 increase of 106
Associate membership 27 +2
Youth membership 26 no change
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Total membership 5265 on Feb. 12th, 2012
All new members have been added to the NFOA mailing list
5.) Possible Phone # for the NFOA
Chris Z. suggested NFOA consider a Magic Jack number to have an inexpensive way to have a phone number available to the NFOA with a handy system of forwarding the messages. Chris Z. made a motion to approve $150 to set up a Magic Jack phone number. Rod M. seconded and motion passed with six aye votes.
The February 2012 NFOA Board Meeting closed at 10pm on Tuesday February 14th, 2012.
