IDAHO CHAPTER SAFARI CLUB, PO BOX 4093, POCATELLO, IDAHO, 83205-4093

GREAT guns at the banquet!

Winchester Roosevelt Safari Model 1885 HyGrade .405 Win.

Kimber Model Talkeetna .375 H&H Magnum

Vol 18 No. 1 January, 2012

Kimber 8400 Classic .270 WSM

Sponsor PackageALL SPONSORS GET - $100 ticket packages for $75 2 Dinner Tickets

SCI Hat Secure Vault Electronic Pistol SafeAND 1:10 chance at sponsor gun

Sponsor Gun Taurus Judge. Shoots either .410 ga. Or .45 Colt

SCI-Idaho Chapter Board2009-2010

President - Beau JohnstonSecretary - Tony HaflaTreasurer - Dr. Les StoneDirectors-At-Large - John Kolbet,Sheldon Alver, Stacey MadsonPast Presidents - Rich Wabrek,Howard Johnson, Dave Capell,Jerry BullockNewsletter Editor - Jerry Bullock

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It’s Banquet Time Again-Here We GO!

It’s on again! The SCI banquet. The best time in town. Gather up the kids and somefriends and have a great night. The best food and merchandise of any banquet.

SCI is fighting the fight for your kids’ hunting future and for the future for wildlife. If the day comes that we have no hunters, there will be no wildlife.

You will receive a ticket mailer form in a week or so. Mail it in and get the Early Bird Reduced prices.

Marlin XL-7 Cammo .25-06

A gift for every kid age 12 and under. Freegun raffle for kids age 16 and under. And a general raffle of more guns and a total of 60 great items. The best live auction plus

great extra raffles.

$

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SCI-Idaho Chapter Board2011-2012

President - Beau JohnstonVice President - Tony HaflaSecretary - Eric ButtsTreasurer - Dr. Les StoneDirectors-At-Large - John Kolbet,Sheldon Alver, Daryl MeintsPast Presidents - Rich Wabrek,Dave CapellNewsletter Editor - Jerry Bullock

ALL SPONSORS GET - $100 ticket packages for $75 2 Dinner TicketsSCI Hat Custom SCAR Blades SCI Skinning Knife

AND 1:10 chance at sponsor gun

Sponsor GunS&W M&P 15 .22LR

Please see the enclosed ticket form and Mail it in to get the Early Bird Reduced prices.

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2012 Chapter ElectionsIn accordance with the chapter’s bylaws, every 2 years the membership gets to elect the

chapter’s board of directors. The Idaho Chapter of SCI’s Board of Directors is made up of six (6) elected Chapter Officers, three (3) elected, at-large Board members, and the two, most recent, available, past presidents of the Chapter.With the exception of the two past presidents who serve on the Board, Directors will be elected for two-year terms. Anyregular member of the Chapter shall be eligible for a position as an at-large director. Any regular member may nominatehimself or another member for any office or any at-large director’s position. Nominations will close 10 business daysprior to an election. The Chapter secretary will distribute ballots for the election every two years during:

A. the chapter’s annual fundraising banquet beginning in 2012B. the first week after the annual fundraising banquet to those not in attendance at the

banquetOnly regular members are eligible to vote in Chapter elections. In order to vote, members must:

A. return written, signed ballots to the ballot box by the end of the annual fundraising banquetB. return written, signed ballots by mail before the end of 20 business days after the night of

annual fundraising banquet. New officers and directors will take office effective July 1, 2012.

Below are a list of the Chapter Officer positions and their responsibilities. If you are interested in volunteering for a position on the Idaho SCI Board of Directors, please contact Beau Johnston at 208-241-5621.

PRESIDENT: The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Chapter and subject to the authority of the Board, shall have general leadership and guidance of the Chapter affairs. The president shall be chairman of the Board of Directors. The president shall:

1. Preside at all general meetings and all Board meetings.2. May sign legal documents and agreements as authorized by the Board.3. Prepare a meeting agenda for each general meeting and Board meeting.4. Perform all duties incident to the office of president and other duties assigned by the Board.5. Have the power to sign checks on the Chapter’s account for approved expenditures in

event that the treasurer is unavailable to draft said checks.6. Prepare a written job description as guidance for his successor.

VICE PRESIDENT: In the absence of the president, the vice present shall carry out the president’s duties. The vicepresident will normally run for the office of president following his term as vice president.

1. Perform all duties incident to the office and other duties assigned him by the Board of Directors and the president.

2. Prepare a written job description as guidance for his successor.

TREASURER: The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the Chapter. The treasurer shall: 1. Be responsible for all funds and securities of the Chapter from all sources and depositors

as the Board of Directors shall designate.2. Maintain all records of Chapter income and expenditures.3. Report on the financial condition of the Chapter at all general meetings and Board meetings.4. Assume the responsibilities of the office of president in the absence of the president and vice president.5. Perform other duties as assigned by the president and Board.6. Prepare a written job description as guidance for his successor.

SECRETARY: The secretary shall:1. Record attendance and keep the minutes of general meetings and Board meetings.2. Notify members of meetings in accordance with these bylaws or as required by law.3. Maintain a database of the Chapter membership.4. Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors or president.5. Prepare a written job description as guidance for his successor.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR:1. Serves as editor for Safari North.2. Submits the draft newsletter to the president for review and approval.3. Arranges printing and mailing of the newsletter.4. Prepare a written job description as guidance for his successor.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: The membership chair shall:1. Maintain a database of the Chapter membership.2. Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors or president.3. Prepare a written job description as guidance for his successor.

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q Some of the Banquet/Auction and Raffle Items

Leupold Golden Ring 12-40x60mmLeupold Rangefinders

Great Art

And lots of other great stuff!

The best on the banquet circut.

Items for the whole family.

If you haven’t been to an SCI Banquet,

you haven’t seen the best banquet in the

Valley. Bring the whole family.

Something for everyone.

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IDAHO CHAPTER

SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL

AFRICAN HUNTERS

OPEN HOUSE

WHEN: Wednesday, January 25th / 6:00 - 10:00 P.M.

WHERE: Bruce Mincher Residence(5225 House Rock Circle - Idaho Falls)

Meet Hagen and Birgit Eggert of Ometjete Hunting

Learn about Hunting in Africa and Plan a Hunt!

Need Directions: Call Bruce at 521-8199

*Banquet Date is February 18, 2012 @ Red Lion - Pocatello