Clubs and agencies in attendance:

PGC - Beth Fife PFBC - Bob Wheeler

Bakerstown Beagle - Joe Bucek

Logans Ferry Sportsmen - Jim Liberto

Bethel Park Sportsmen - Jack Walters

cKeesport Sportsmen - Mike Christeson

Braddock District Sportsmen - Bob Mazik

Millvale Sportsmen - Frank Sparrow

Carrick Sportsmen's Club - Mike Slavonic

Mt. Nebo Sportsmen - Leon Fischer

Clairton Sportsmen's Club - Mike Maranche

Penn Hills R & G Club - Audrey Pritchard

Collier Twp. Sportsmen - Dan Ragaller

PGCA - Buddy Savage

Dormont/Mt. Lebanon - Harry Lewellen

Renton Rod & Gun Club - Frank Girdich

Elizabeth Twp. Sportsmen - Dave Collura

TCWA - Joe Connors

Forest Grove Sportsmen - Joe Cersosimo

West Deer Twp. Sportsmen - Dave Bagaley

W PA Taxidermists - Tressel Fundy

PA FISH & BOAT COMMISSION PA GAME COMMISSION

President Mike Maranche called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge

of Allegiance and the Conservation Pledge were given in unison.

The September minutes were approved without question. (Ragaller/Slavonic)

Treasurer Joe Connors gave his report and it was accepted unanimously.

the Woodland Hills program booklet with the advertisement

WCO Bob Wheeler reported there will be a license increase by

Thanksgiving. The increase would provide much needed revenue to the Fish

Fund and the Boat Fund.

Additional public input on establishing 16 as the minimum age for operators

of personal watercraft.

Dutch Fork Lake, Claysville, Washington County, has been damaged by

WCO Beth Fife reported the youth pheasant stocking at Taylorstown was

very successful with 30 youth in attendance. Clubs are encouraged to take

part in the youth-mentor and safety zone hunting programs. More information

can be found by contacting bfife@state.pa.us or calling Ligonier at

1-877-877-7137.

The venison-share program helps the food pantries. $15.00 co-pay or full

cost of butchering the deer is paid; the fees are tax deductible. Two buck

weighing approximately 235 lbs.have been taken in Oakmont and Natrona

Heights.

Mike Slavonic's report stated it has been over 19

months since the court first heard the case against the PSP; we have not

received any information.

HR3193 - DC Personal Protection Act was passed by the House of

Representatives. This would overturn a 28-year ban on handguns in the nation

's capitol. Shakedown: How Corporations, Government, and Trial Lawyers Abuse

the Judicial Process, written by Cato Institute and author Robert A. Levy,

will be available in November - WORTH READING.

John Kerry's boasting of "A Sportsmen's Bill of Rights" - does not include

handguns. One must assume that Kerry would support a ban on all handguns if

he doesn't want to include it in his bill of rights. Kerry has received an F

rating from the NRA and a 0% rating from GOA.

website http://www.johnkerry.com/communities/sportsmen/billofrights.html

A sample of child-safe gun locks from the lieutenant governor was passed

among the delegates. With the gunlocks, literature on gun-safety was to be

available; however there was no literature and the gunlock was so flimsy it

Jack Walters briefed those present about the proposed River

Pointe Plaza development in Kilbuck Township. A number of applications are

being reviewed. Copies are available at the DEP's Office at 400 Waterfront

between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by scheduling an appointment at 412-442-4000.

Unusually cool, damp weather this summer has helped drive down the number of

ozone action days.

Cleaner fossil energy research grants ($9.4 million) have been given The

University of Pgh., Carnegie Mellon, Media & Process Technology and Air

HB2042 (additional turkey tags issued by the PGC) signed into law

HR797 study feasibility of exotic wildlife to Dept. of Agriculture passed

the House.

HB2145 eliminates the requirement to display a backtag. Motion made to table

for more information.

HB946/SB106 retirement bill allowing 50 yr.old with 20 yr. service

retirement. (Liberto/Collura) Support.

HB2667 adding $2.00 to the cost of the antlerless license for point-of-sale

licensing system - Opposed

Amendment to staggered terms for game commissioners re-implemented. Motion

to support (Slavonic/Christeson). Motion carried.

DCNR's secretary Michael DiBerardinis halted giving grants to conservancies'

purchase of land destined to be turned over to the PGC. Article by Bob Frye,

Tribune-Review, 9/19, the following website-

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/sports/outdoors/pring_252602.html

copies available ACSL.

SUNDAY HUNTING - McKeesport (yes); Police R & G against; Clairton 25/25/50

undecided; Mt. Nebo (yes); LFSC (yes); MSCI (yes); West Deer (yes), Central

Beagle (yes). President Maranche states there is not enough information yet

available. Motion made and seconded (Slavonic/Ragaller) to periodically

Frank Sparrow reported Deer Creek has been altered by

hurricane Ivan.

ASTOS (Allegheny Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show) February 16-20'05 - Henry

Hoffman stated the trout pond contract percentage share will be increased

from 20 to 25%. Kid's casting program will be held on the lower level of the

ExpoMart.

Chairman Joe Cersosimo stated date is March 6, 2005 at Radisson,

Greentree. Collier Sportsmen has donated ticket expense. Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, 10/19 at Sally's home. If you are interested, please come. Final

Frank Sparrow gave July 23, 2005, YouthDay program, MSCII

No Old Business

Frank Sparrow stated that the Millvale Sportsmen are not

satisfied with the PGC regulations for the Hunter Safety Courses; Jim

Liberto stated the same for the Logans Ferry Sportsmen.

A motion was made and tabled to provide a link from the ACSL web site to the FOAC web page.  A concern was raised whether this would constitute using the resources of a 501 c 4 organization to supplement the effort of a 527 organization, a violation of IRS and FEC regulations.  The body agreed to ask Joe Mallino, league financial advisor, to attend the November meeting to discuss whether this would jeopardize the ACSL tax exempt status

Decision was unanimous to request the White Tail Management Association to

A motion was made to have the secretary cast a vote of acclamation since there were 2 vacant seats. (Liberto/Ragaller)

After a  discussion over the confusing nature of the current bylaws, it was agreed that the Bylaws were seriously in need of change.  The President appointed a bylaw committee to draft amendments.   The President appointed the following member to the By-law committee, Dave Bagaley, Doug Baker, Joe Connors, Mike Slavonic, and Jack Walters.  Mike Slavonic will email a copy of the last proposed changes, and a copy of the current bylaws.  A  meeting will be held in the near future.

Officers:

President: Mike Maranche

1st Vice President: Henry Hoffman

2nd Vice President: Jack Walters

Executive Secretary: Sara Barnett

Treasurer: Joe Connors

Mike Slavonic

Frank Sparrow

Door prize was won by Mike Christeson, McKeesport Delegate. Mike donated his

winnings to the ACSL YouthDay.

Call for adjournment at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sara Barnett,

PLEASE NOTE - if you have an E-mail address - and would like the minutes sent to your E-mail, send it to Mike Slavonic at acsl@nauticom.net. or Sara Barnett at  salbarnett@nb.net 

Next meeting 7:30 p.m.

Thursday November 11,  2004

Delegates -- Come vote for officers/directors, bring banquet ideas

Sunday hunting opinion! YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE IMPORTANT!

COURTHOUSE, 4TH FLOOR GOLD ROOM

ACSL on the Internet  http://www/acslpa.org

2005 Beef Jerky Sale for the Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show

is included on the back of this page. NOTICE the scheduling will begin

at the NOVEMBER league meeting. See Jack Walters

TRI-COUNTY TROUT CLUB will present Joe Humphreys,

PA Fly Fishing Legend at Burrell Lake Park

Wed., Nov. 10th, 7:30 pm.

more info. call 724-335-2679

ACSL SPORTSMEN of the YEAR 2005 BANQUET

RADISSON HOTEL, GREENTREE

SUNDAY, MARCH 6

CLUBS - send name of your nominee that you wish to honor

to S.Barnett, 1028 Hulton Rd., Verona, PA 15147

club representative plus honoree must be present at banquet.

League will provide 1st plaque, club to provide additional plaques

deadline February 1, 2005