Commission Meeting Tentatively set for November 3rd in Spokane

[winshooter88]

The next commission meeting that was going to be in Olympia has been tentatively rescheduled for Spokane on the 3rd. No location in Spokane has been released yet. As soon as it  comes out I will post it in this thread.

[high country]

Dale, Fred.......wanna car pool.

[CedarPants]

I'll be there, heading in from Liberty Lake if anyone wants to carpool

[KillBilly]

The actual decision will be made after the conference call on the 21st.

WHEN:  Friday, October 21, 2011 -- 8:30 a.m.

WHAT:

A.  COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR – DISCUSSION/DECISION: 
     The Commission will continue discussing potential meeting dates and locations for additional wolf plan discussions. 

B.  MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
     The Commission will consider approval of the October 7-8, 2011 meeting minutes.

C.  GENERAL DISCUSSION: 
      Commissioners and the Director will discuss recent activities and items of interest.

*WHERE:
This meeting will take place by telephone conference call.  The public may listen to the discussion on speakerphone by coming to the Commission Office at the Department of Fish and Wildlife headquarters, Natural Resources Building, 5th Floor, 1111 Washington Street SE, Olympia.  No public input will be accepted during the call. 

For additional information, contact the Commission Office at (360) 902-2267

[bearpaw]

I think I will be done in Montana by Nov 1, Anthony is going to finish Montana for me so I can head to Washington for late buck. I plan to try and make this meeting. I look forward to meeting some of you, perhaps we should meet in the morning somewhere to discuss strategies. This is the most important meeting of all because its the last one.

We need every able bodied Washington sports man or woman or child to come to this meeting. We must make an impact, we must present compelling statements.   

[CedarPants]

This is the most important meeting of all because its the last one.

Good point Dale!  That and I see this as the most important meeting for another reason.  The meetings up until now have been nothing more than formalities in my opinion.  They have a plan, they are required to accept public input, yada yada yada.

A decision to hold a meeting in Spokane shows we got through to them and they actually want to hear from the people asking to be heard from.  We need to jump on this opportunity

[Machias]

I'll be there.  I would like to meet in the morning as well.

[sebek556]

  a morning meeting before would not be a bad idea

[Special T]

Is every one going to wear WFW shirts or something? Ball Caps? the visual image woudlbe good.

[Machias]

Mountain Man hats made from wolves.   

[sebek556]

Is every one going to wear WFW shirts or something? Ball Caps? the visual image woudlbe good.

hell right now I am just trying to find something I own that is not hunting or camo or a heavy metal band t shirt to wear at it.. might be going to the store...

[KillBilly]

Is every one going to wear WFW shirts or something? Ball Caps? the visual image would be good.

hell right now I am just trying to find something I own that is not hunting or camo or a heavy metal band t shirt to wear at it.. might be going to the store...

Not an issue if your Heavy Metal is a Gattling Gun..

[KillBilly]

Is every one going to wear WFW shirts or something? Ball Caps? the visual image would be good.

I have been hoping that this Winter Dale and I will have some time to get some Shirts and Hats made up.

[Special T]

If nothing else just some hats that strategic members could hand out to member when they show up.

[KillBilly]

This is the most important meeting of all because its the last one.

Good point Dale!  That and I see this as the most important meeting for another reason.  The meetings up until now have been nothing more than formalities in my opinion.  They have a plan, they are required to accept public input, yada yada yada.

A decision to hold a meeting in Spokane shows we got through to them and they actually want to hear from the people asking to be heard from.  We need to jump on this opportunity

I have to disagree on the "just a formality" statement.  Each meeting has produced more & more doubt about the science and logic in the decisions being  made. I have watched the doubt grow in the faces of the Commissioners. Each of the meetings has produced issues and questions that are in our favor. Yes it is the last meeting but when the Commission rejects the plan it will be a culmination of all the letters we have written, all the testimony given, all the bad data and science presented and flawed answers to questions that were asked. I am elated that the eastside will now be heard from. I am very positive that it is a necessary ploy for the Commission. I think that they need this to say they have listened to everyone and their decision to reject is rounded out by hearing from the people most affected. 

I am planning to attend and stand with you.

Al