About – Williams Lake Sportsmen's Association

Williams Lake Sportsmen's Association Constitution

1 – The name of the Society is WILLIAMS LAKE ROD and GUN CLUB but operates under the name, WILLIAMS LAKE SPORTMEN’S ASSOCIATION (hereafter referred to as the Society)

2 – The purpose of the Society is as follows:

to promote an interest in outdoor recreation and wildlife conservation
to promote and develop an interest in hunting, fishing and archery
to do everything incidental and necessary to attain the foregoing purpose’s

3 – The operation of the Society shall be carried on on the area and district known as SCHOOL DISTRICT No 27, COUNTY OF CARIBOO, PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. This position is alterable.

Club Documents and Board of Directors Minutes

All members in good standing are entitled to review the minutes of WLSA Board of Directors meetings, Annual General Meeting minutes or any other Club documents. If you would like to do so please sent an email via the contact page or contact the Club Secretary

Copy of documents and meeting minutes are available upon request. You may use the contact form .

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING DATES

First Monday of the Month
(Except on statutory holiday.)
(No meetings July and August)

	Monday 04 December 2023
Monday 08 January 2024	Monday 05 February 2024	Monday 04 March 2024
Monday 08 April 2024	Monday 06 May 2024	Monday 03 June 2024
~~Monday 1 July 2024~~	~~Monday 05 August 2024~~	Monday 09 September 2024
Monday 07 October 2024	Monday 04 November 2024	Monday 02 December 2024
	Monday 06 January 2025

2024 Board of Directors

			Revised: Sep 2024-03-03

	Name	Position	Committee
1	Caroline Chupa	President	Nat Range Day
2	Cassy Premack	Vice-President	Banquet/Facebook
3		Treasurer	Finance
4	George Chignel	Sgt at Arms	Range Maintenance
5	Gavin Laukkanen	Secretary	Governance
6	Lorne Barron	Director
7	Ed Oliver	Director
8	Dave Corless	Director
9	Ted Matoga	Director	Website/Membership
10	Lloyd Como	Director	Shotgun/Bldg Maintance
11	Jim Feeley	Director	Bldg Maintance
12	Barry Jenkins	Director	Training/Chief RSO
13	Jamie Chan	Director	IPSC
14	Melanie McComber	Director	JOP
15	Kevin Lockhart	Director	Shotgun
16	Nick Antifaeff	Director	Bldg Maintance
17	Mat Watts	Director
18	Tyler Hamm	Director	IPSC
19	Lee Jackman	Archery Rep	Archery Rep

Board Responsibilities

1. To establish the Society’s vision and direction.

2. To ensure the financial health of the Society.

3. To direct Society’s operation.

By-Laws

PART 6 – DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

PART 7 – PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS

PART 8 – DUTIES OF OFFICERS

PART 9 – SEAL

PART 10 – BORROWING

PART 11 – AUDITOR

PART 12 – NOTICE TO MEMBERS

PART 13 – BY-LAWS

PART 14 – STANDING ORDERS

PART 15 – DISSOLUTION

PAST BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SERVED TO MAKE THE ASSOCIATION WHAT IT IS TODAY.

(There are years I was unable to find. If you have a year or individual that is not listed, please contact via CONTACT PAGE )


2024	President	Caroline Chupa	national Range Day
2024	Vice-President	Cassy Premack	Banquet/Facebook
2024	Treasurer		Finance
2024	Sgt-at-Arms	George Chignell	Range Maintance
2024	Secretary	Gavin Laukkanen	Governance
2024	Director	Lorne Barron
2024	Director	Ed Oliver
2024	Director	Dave Corless
2024	Director	Ted Matoga	Website/Membership
2024	Director	Lloyd Como	Shotgun Bldg Maintance
2024	Director	Jim Feelet	Bldg Maintance
2024	Director	Barry Jenkins	Training/Chief RSO
2024	Director	Jamie Chan	IPSC
2024	Director	Melanie McCormber	JOP
2024	Director	Kevin Lockhart	Shotgun
2024	Director	Nick Antifaeff	Bldg Maintance
2024	Director	Matt Wats
2024	Director	Tyler Hamm	IPSC
2024	Archery Rep	Lee Jackman


2023	President	Lorne Baron
2023	Vice-President	Caroline Chupa
2023	Secretary	Gavin Laukanen	Governance
2023	Treasurer	Ed Oliver
2023	Sgt at Arm	George Chignel	Range Maintenance
2023	Director	David Corless	Building Maintenance
2023	Director	Ted Matoga	Website / Membership
2023	Director	Lloyd Como	Shotgun / Building Maintenance
2023	Director	Jim Feeley	Building Maintenance
2023	Director	Kelly Bennett	Cowboy Action
2023	Director	Barry jenkins	Training / Chief Range Safety Officer
2023	Director	Jamie Chan	IPSC
2023	Director	Wyatt Gray	Facebook
2023	Director	Melanie McCormber	Junior Olympian Program (archery)
2023	Director	Kevin Lockhart	Shotgun
2023	Director	Nick Antifaeff	Range Maintenance
2023	Director	Jenna Feeley	At Large
2023	Director	Matt Watts	Communication
2023	Archery Representative	Lee Jackman	Archery


2022	President	Lorne Barron
2022	President	Lorne Barron
2022	Vice-President	Ed Oliver
2022	Secretary	Gavin Laukkanen	Governance
2022	Treasurer	Dave Corless	Financial
2022	Sgt at Arms	George Chignel	Range Maintenance
2022	Director	Ted Matoga	Website
2022	Director	Lloyd Como	Shotgun / Bldg Maintenance
2022	Director	Melanie McComer	JOP
2022	Director	Jim Feeley	Bldg Maintenance
2022	Director	Kelly Bennett	Cowboy Action
2022	Director	Barry Jenkins	Training / Chief RSO
2022	Director	Jason Kerley	Membership / Agency Liason
2022	Director	Jamie Chan	IPSC
2022	Director	Nick Antifaeff	Range Maintance
2022	Director	Brayden Feeley	Fishing
2022	Director	Wyatt Gray	Facebook
2022	Director	Kevin Lockhart
2022	Director	Jenna Feeley
2022	Archery Rep	Lee Jackman	Archery Rep


2020 - 2021	President	Kane Fraser
2020 - 2021	Vice-President	Lorne Barron	Banquet, Stakeholder, Nominating
2020 - 2021	Treasurer	Dave Corless	Financial
2020 - 2021	Sgt at Arms	George Chignel	Bldg Maintenance, Range Maintenance
2020 - 2021	Secretary	Gavin Laukkanen	Communication, Governance
2020 - 2021	Director	Ted Matoga	Website, Governance
2020 - 2021	Director	Lloyd Como	Banquet, Bldg Maintenance, Shotgun
2020 - 2021	Director	Wayne Biffert	Outdoor RV
2020 - 2021	Director	Jim Feeley	At Large
2020 - 2021	Director	Kelly Bennett	Cowboy Action
2020 - 2021	Director	Barry Jenkins	Shotgun, Training / Chief RSO
2020 - 2021	Director	Al Bush	Fishing
2020 - 2021	Director	Jamie Chan	WL Practical Shooters
2020 - 2021	Director	Bob Thurow	Junior Olympian Program
2020 - 2021	Director	Wyatt Gray	Facebook
2020 - 2021	Director	Norm Reynolds	At Large
2020 - 2021	Director	Ed Oliver	Membership
2020 - 2021	Archery Rep	Lee Jackman	Archery Rep
2020 - 2021	Director	Melanie McComber	At Large


2019	President	Lorne Barron
2019	Vice-President	Ed Oliver	JOP / Nominating
2019	Secretary	Gavin Laukkanen	Governance
2019	Treasurer	Dave Corless	Financial
2019	Sgt at Arms	George Chignel	Range Maintenance
2019	Director	Ted Matoga	Website
2019	Director	Lloyd Como	Shotgun / Bldg Maintenance
2019	Director	Wayne Biffert	Fishing / Outdoor RV
2019	Director	Jim Feeley	Bldg Maintenance
2019	Director	Kelly Bennett	Cowboy Action
2019	Director	Barry Jenkins	Training / Chief RSO
2019	Director	Al Bush
2019	Director	Jamie Chan
2019	Director	Rider Cheyne
2019	Director	Bob Thurow
2019	Director	Wyatt Gray	Facebook
2019	Director	Norm Reynolds
2019	Archery Rep	Lee Jackman	Archery Rep


2018	President	Lorne Barron
2018	Vice-President	Kane Fraser	Membership
2018	Secretary	Gavin Laukkanen	Governance
2018	Treasurer	Dave Corless
2018	Sgt at Arms	George Chignel	Range Maintenance
2018	Director	Jim Feeley	Bldg Maintenance
2018	Director	Lloyd Como	Shotgun / Bldg Maintenance
2018	Director	Wayne Biffert	Fishing / Outdoor RV
2018	Director	Wyatt Gray	Facebook
2018	Director	Kelly Bennett	Cowboy Action
2018	Director	Mary Thurow	Communications Chair
2018	Director	Barry Jenkins
2018	Director	Ed Oliver
2018	Director	Al Bush
2018	Director	Rob Harrison	Communications
2018	Director	Ted Matoga	WLSA Website
2018	Director	Becky Waterhouse	Banquet
2018	Director	Ernie Schmid
2018	Archery Rep	Lee Jackman	Archery Rep


2012	Position	Name
2012	President	Barry Jenkins
2012	Vice-President	Caroline Chupa
2012	Secretary	Jacques Drisdelle
2012	Treasurer	Ed Oliver
2012	Sgt at Arms	Corky Berkelaar
2012	Director	Moe Monita
2012	Director	Ernie Davidson
2012	Director	Mic Burich
2012	Director	Jim Feeley
2012	Director	Roy Slavens
2012	Continuing Directors	Mike Chesley
2012	Continuing Directors	George Chignell
2012	Continuing Directors	Lorne Barron
2012	Continuing Directors	Al Campsall
2012	Continuing Directors	Terry Chupa
2012	Past President	Jacques Drisdelle
2012		Steve Capling	22 Rifle Silhouette
2012		Al Campsall	Archery Representative
2012		Jacques Drisdelle	ATV
2012		Judy Jenkins	Banquet Chairman
2012		Mic Burich	Black Powder
2012		George Chignell	Building Maintenance
2012		Jacques Drisdelle	Club Firearms
2012		Debbie Powers-Barron	Communication & Website
2012		Barry & Judy Jenkins	CORE & CFC
2012		Barry Jenkins Roy Slavens	CWF Liaison
2012		Moe Monita Mike Chesley	Fishing Committee
2012		Terry Chupa - Scott Betts	Handgun
2012		Ed Oliver Ernie Davidson	Junior Archery Program
2012		Lorne Barron	Memberships
2012		Jacques Drisdelle	Nominations
2012		Barry Jenkins Gerry Lucas	Range & Hall Coordination
2012		Jacques Drisdelle	Range Maintenance
2012		Ernie Davidso	Trap Berry Jenkins -
2012		Mike Chesley	Trophies & Awards Moe Monita
2012		Roy Slavens	Wildlife Game Regulations


2011	President	Jacques Drisdelle
2011	Vice-President	Vic Rafuse
2011	Secretary	Debra Powers Barron
2011	Treasurer	Ed Oliver
2011	Sgt at Arms	Wayne Biffert
2011	Director	Mike Chesley
2011	Director	George Chignell
2011	Director	Lorne Barron
2011	Director	Al Campsall
2011	Director	Daniel Pellan
2011	Continuing Directors	Roger Gysel
2011	Continuing Directors	Moe Monita
2011	Continuing Directors	Corky Berkelaar
2011	Continuing Directors	Gord Mayfield
2011	Continuing Directors	Ernie Davidson
2011	Past President	Barry Jenkins
2010	President	Jacques Drisdelle
2010	Vice-President	Vic Rafuse
2010	Secretary	Debra Powers Barron
2010	Treasurer	Ed Oliver
2010	Sgt at Arms	Wayne Biffert
2010	Director	Roger Gysel
2010	Director	Moe Monita
2010	Director	Corky Berkelaar
2010	Director	Gord Mayfield
2010	Director	Ernie Davidson
2010	Continuing Directors	Gerry Lucas
2010	Continuing Directors	Mike Chesley
2010	Continuing Directors	George Chignell
2010	Continuing Directors	Lorne Barron
2008	President	Barry Jenkins
2008	Vice-President	Dave Keely
2008	Secretary	Debra Powers Barron
2008	Treasurer	Ed Oliver
2008	Sgt at Arms	Wayne Biffert
2008	Director	Corky Berkelaar
2008	Director	George Chignell
2008	Director	Terry Chupa
2008	Director	Roger Gysel
2008	Director	Gordon Mayfield
2008	Director	Moe Monita
2008	Continuing Directors	Lorne Barron
2008	Continuing Directors	Mike Chesley
2008	Continuing Directors	Desi Cheverie
2008	Continuing Directors	Gerry Lucas
2006	President	Doug Hill
2006	Vice-President	Wayne Biffert
2006	Secretary	Amanda Berkelaar
2006	Treasurer	Since no on was nominated for treasurer Dan Di Paola remains in that position until we can find someone to take this on.
2006	Sgt at Arms	Barry Jenkins
2006	Director	Roger Gysel
2006	Director	Corky Berkelaar
2006	Director	Ken Gibson
2006	Director	Fred Streleoff
2006	Director	Mike Ramsey
2006	Continuing Directors	Moe Monita
2006	Continuing Directors	Mike Chesley
2006	Continuing Directors	Lome Barron
2006	Continuing Directors	Gerry Lucas
2006	Continuing Directors	Roy Slavens
2006	Past President	Jacques Drisdelle
2004	President	Jacques Drisdelle
2004	Vice-President	Douglas Hill
2004	Secretary	vacant
2004	Treasurer	Roy Slavens
2004	Sgt at Arms	Barry Jenkins
2004	2 year Director	Ken Gibson
2004	2 year Director	Wayne Biffert
2004	2 year Director	Corky Berkelaar
2004	2 year Director	Rider Cheyne
2004	2 year Director	Glen Kuenzl
2004	1 year Director	Gerry Lucas
2004	1 year Director	Moe Monita
2004	1 year Director	Mike Ramsey
2004	1 year Director	Lome Barron
2004	1 year Director	Bev Parent
2003	President	Jacques Drisdelle
2003	Vice-President	Wayne Biffert
2003	Secretary	Douglas Hill	Communications
2003	Treasurer	Roy Slavens
2003	Sgt at Arms	Barry Jenkins
2003	Director	Rider Cheyne
2003	Director	Mike Ramsey
2003	Director	Lone Barron	Membership
2003	Director	Gerry Lucas
2003	Director	Moe Monita
2003	Continuing Directors:	Dennis Wilders
2003	Continuing Directors:	Ken Gibson
2003	Continuing Directors:	Bev Parent
2003	Continuing Directors:	Corky Berkelaar
2003	Committee Chair	Jacques Dridelle	Archery
2003	Committee Chair	Lorne Barron Geoff Goodall	BCWF
2003	Committee Chair	George Chignall	Blackpowder
2003	Committee Chair	Glen Kuenzl	Conservation\Bear Aware
2003	Committee Chair	Mike Ramsey	CORE
2003	Committee Chair	Rider Cheyne	Facility Maintenance
2003	Committee Chair	Geoff Goodall	Fundraising
2003	Committee Chair	Corky Berkelaar	Game Banquet
2003	Committee Chair	Dennis Wilders Barry Jenkins	Hall and Range Coordinator
2003	Committee Chair	Wayne Biffert	Hunting/Fishing Regs and Allocation
2003	Committee Chair	Ken Gibson	Junior Olympic Archery
2003	Committee Chair	Rider Cheyne	Junior Shooting
2003	Committee Chair	Al Tew	Merchandise
2003	Committee Chair	Bev Parent	Parks, Land Use and Treaties
2003	Committee Chair	Cliff Stinson	Pistol
2003	Committee Chair	Barry Jenkins	Range Permits
2003	Committee Chair	Gerry Lucas	Shotguns
2003	Committee Chair	Moe Monita Glen Kuenzl	Trophies and Awards
2003	Committee Chair	Roy Slavens	Wilderness Watch
2002	President	Geoff Goodall
2002	Vice-President	Wayne Biffert
2002	Secretary	Douglas Hill
2002	Treasurer	Roy Slavens
2002	Sgt at Arms	Barry Jenkins
2002	Director	Ken Gibson
2002	Director	Corky Berkelaar
2002	Director	Murray Carruthers
2002	Director	Dennis Wilders
2002	Director	Bev Parent
2002	Director	Rider Cheyne
2002	Continuing Directors	Al Tew
2002	Continuing Directors	Jacques Drisdelle
2002	Continuing Directors	George Chignell
2002	Continuing Directors	Tim Tymchuk
2002	Past President	Glen Kuenzl
2000	President	Glen Kuenzl
2000	Vice-President	Geoff Goodall
2000	Secretary	Dan Wall
2000	Treasurer	Perry Anderson
2000	Sgt at Arms	Bev Parent
2000	Director	Al Tew
2000	Director	Ken Gibson
2000	Director	John Thomas
2000	Director	Rider Cheyne
2000	Director	Douglas Hill
2000	Director	Rob Lewis
2000	Continuing Directors	Brock McNary
2000	Continuing Directors	Gerry Lucas
2000	Continuing Directors	Wayne Biffert
2000	Continuing Directors	Cliff Stinson
2000	Past President	Judy Jenkins
1999	President	Glen Kuenzl
1999	Vice-President	John Thomas
1999	Secretary	Dan Wall
1999	Treasurer	Leeyann Allan
1999	Sgt at Arms	Bev Parent
1999	Director	Wayne Biffert
1999	Director	Geoff Goodall
1999	Director	Gerry Lucas
1999	Director	Brock McNary
1999	Director	Cliff Stinson
1999	Continuing Directors	Rider Cheyne
1999	Continuing Directors	Ken Gibson
1999	Continuing Directors	Rick Pacquette
1999	Continuing Directors	Rosa Mobbs
1999	Continuing Directors	Rick Bamberry
1999	Past President	Judy Jenkins
1993	President	Leeyann Allan
1993	Vice-President	Gerry Oliver
1993	Secretary	Jeanette Thomas
1993	Treasurer	Bev Parent
1993	Sgt at Arms	Karen Kuenzl
1993	Director	Gerry Lucas
1993	Director	Gordon Gillette
1993	Director	Wayne Biffert
1993	Director	Heino Seibert
1993	Director	James Beaulieu
1993	Director	Glen Kuenzl
1993	Director	Steve Becker
1993	Director	Rider Cheyne .
1993	Director	Rosa Nobbs
1993	Director	Doug Michie
1993	Director	Barry Jenkins	Range Co-ordinator
1993	Past President	Judy Jenkins
1993	Caretaker	Barbara Lucas
1993	Committee Chair	Gordon Gillette	Archery
1993	Committee Chair	vacant	Banquet
1993	Committee Chair	Barbara Lucas	Bar
1993	Committee Chair	Glen Kuenzl	BCWF
1993	Committee Chair	Rider Cheyne	Black Powder
1993	Committee Chair	Rider Cheyne Gerry Lucas	Building & Grounds
1993	Committee Chair	Judy Jenkins	Bulletin
1993	Committee Chair	Leeyann Allan	Bullitin
1993	Committee Chair	Rosa Mobbs	Cocession
1993	Committee Chair	Leeyann Allan	Concession
1993	Committee Chair	Barry Jenkins	CORE
1993	Committee Chair	Ken Schwartz	Education
1993	Committee Chair	Karen Kuenzl	Entertainment
1993	Committee Chair	Gerry Lucas	Fishing
1993	Committee Chair	Glen Kuenzl Heino Seibert	Fund Raising
1993	Committee Chair	Steve Becker	Membership
1993	Committee Chair	Barbara Lucas	Merchandise
1993	Committee Chair	Lynn Oliver	Native Affairs
1993	Committee Chair	Rider Cheyne Steve Becker	Pistol
1993	Committee Chair	Gerry Lucas	Public Relations
1993	Committee Chair	Wayne Biffert Heino Seibert	Rifle
1993	Committee Chair	James Beaulieu	Skeet
1993	Committee Chair	Barry Jenkins	Sporting Clay
1993	Committee Chair	Judy Jenkins	Trap
1993	Committee Chair	Leeyann Allan	Trophies

WILLIAMS LAKE ROD & GUN CLUB

The current Association evolved from the Williams Lake Rod and Gun with the association of the Cariboo Archers so a name change was appropriate. Since then it has been a rewarding experience for both)

(There are years I was unable to find. If you have a year or individual that is not listed, please contact via CONTACT PAGE )

1974	President	Dave Rankin
1974	Vice-President	Barry Jenkins
1974	Secretary	Doug Law
1974	Treasurer	Cliff Day
1974	Directors	Joe D'Andrea	Grounds, bulldlng
1974	Directors	Barry Jenkins	Range Officer
1974	Directors	Doug Law	Bulletin, P.R
1974	Directors	Alex Whitecross	N. Cent. Wildlife Assn
1974	Directors	Cliff Day	N. Cent. Wildlife Assn
1974	Directors	Ben Stephen	Membership
1974	Directors	Alex Whitecross	Wildlife mgt
1974	Directors	Dave Karran	Special Activities
1974	Directors	Laurie Riedel	Special Activities


1972	President	Dave Karran
1972	Vice-President	Paul Fafard
1972	Secretary	Laurie Riedel
1972	Treasurer	Laurie Riedel
1972	Directors	Martin Stacey
1972	Directors	Jack Cupa
1972	Directors	Harry Gender
1972	Directors	Rudy Beckman
1972	Directors	Gord Robinson
1972	Directors	Dave Rankin


Jun-71	President	David Karren
Jun-71	Vice-President	Paul Fafard
Jun-71	Secretary	Laurie Riedel
Jun-71	Treasurer	Laurie Riedel
Jun-71	Directors	Gordon Robinson
Jun-71	Directors	Don Keith
Jun-71	Directors	Ben Mobbs
Jun-71	Directors	Tx Tyerman
Jun-71	Directors	Rudy Beckman
Jun-71	Directors	Harry Gender
Jun-71	Past President	G. Van Soest
Mar-71	President	David Karren
Mar-71	Vice-President	Paul Fafard
Mar-71	Secretary	Laurie Riedel
Mar-71	Treasurer	Laurie Riedel
Mar-71	Directors	Gordon Robinson
Mar-71	Directors	Don Keith
Mar-71	Directors	Roy Seward
Mar-71	Directors	Tx Tyerman
Mar-71	Directors	Hilmar Wolf
Mar-71	Directors	Harry Gender
Mar-71	Past President	G. Van Soest

"The Range"

WILLIAMS LAKE SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Williams Lake Sportsmen's Association Constitution

Club Documents and Board of Directors Minutes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING DATES

First Monday of the Month
(Except on statutory holiday.)
(No meetings July and August)

2024 Board of Directors

Board Responsibilities

1. To establish the Society’s vision and direction.

2. To ensure the financial health of the Society.

3. To direct Society’s operation.

By-Laws

PART 6 – DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

PART 7 – PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS

PART 8 – DUTIES OF OFFICERS

PART 9 – SEAL

PART 10 – BORROWING

PART 11 – AUDITOR

PART 12 – NOTICE TO MEMBERS

PART 13 – BY-LAWS

PART 14 – STANDING ORDERS

PART 15 – DISSOLUTION

PAST BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

WILLIAMS LAKE ROD & GUN CLUB

"The Range"

WILLIAMS LAKE SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Williams Lake Sportsmen's Association Constitution

Club Documents and Board of Directors Minutes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING DATES

First Monday of the Month (Except on statutory holiday.)(No meetings July and August)

2024 Board of Directors

Board Responsibilities

1. To establish the Society’s vision and direction.

2. To ensure the financial health of the Society.

3. To direct Society’s operation.

By-Laws

PART 6 – DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

PART 7 – PROCEEDINGS OF DIRECTORS

PART 8 – DUTIES OF OFFICERS

PART 9 – SEAL

PART 10 – BORROWING

PART 11 – AUDITOR

PART 12 – NOTICE TO MEMBERS

PART 13 – BY-LAWS

PART 14 – STANDING ORDERS

PART 15 – DISSOLUTION

PAST BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

WILLIAMS LAKE ROD & GUN CLUB

First Monday of the Month
(Except on statutory holiday.)
(No meetings July and August)