MTA 2022 Goals: Organizational Snapshot

• Increase membership – our goal was an increase of 500 in 2 yrs.
  • 240 membership increase, presently organization is as 2400 plus
  • 140 youth signups
  • Facebook to date has 3426 followers, this is since 2019 launch

• Unity within our organization
  • Shared goals by stating verbally and publicizing in print
  • More members have stepped forward to help at events and convention

• Connection with youth
  • Targeting younger age groups with coloring books, track books, handed out 1440
  • Received over $2300 from outside sources in recognition of our youth program
  • Animal track mold kits (one for each district, VP and BTC) approx. 19 footprint species
  • Surprisingly over 230 certificates handed out at Wadena’s convention at BTC demos

• Preserve and Promote Trapping
  • Presence at numerous sport shows and outdoor events (at least 19 appearances)
  • Handed out deserving awards at state convention to people instrumental to the sport
  • Sale of fur at shows and events have netted $8828, up from one year ago

• Increase Revenue Options
  • Twenty-four Trapper Warrior 99 Club members, recognized names in winter newsletter
  • Calendar sales exceed our budgeted number of $3000

• Strengthen our relationship with DNR
  • Been invited to a Furbearing Meeting
  • Presented proposals on fur season changes. bobcat, fisher pine marten state wide
  • Discussion on otter bag limits and season
  • On the table is Non-Resident
  • Someone is always represented at our meeting, Jason A. is corresponding well
  • Working through lynx lawsuit, court hearing scheduled in October
• Continue aligning with other like-minded outdoor groups
  • Present at approx. ten county fairs –    Present at three Pheasant Forever banquets
  • Duluth boat and outdoor show               –    Supported Sharp-tail Society
  • Prairie Pot Hole Days               –    Southern Minnesota Youth Day-Nicollet
  • Game Fair (2 weekends)               –    Whitetail and Turkey Sport Show
  • Alexandria Youth Day –    Fairmont PH youth Day
  • Increase of vendors at convention

• Strengthen relations with NTA & FTA
  • Made a $4800 donation to NTA by January (MN been listed in every 2022 newsletter)
  • Donation of $2500 to the FTA in support of their organization
  • $500 donation to MOHA
  • Supported Kids Cave at NTA convention with a donation of $250

MTA 2023 Goals: Taken to the next step

• Increase membership – our goal was an increase of 500 in 2 yrs.
  • Clean-up membership roster and develop system to keep current
  • Access work load for Beau and Jesse
  • Membership drive contest
• Unity within our organization
  • Lead by example!
  • Encourage direct calling by Districts to call their district members
  • Transparency
  • A corner in newsletter with “Unity” in title, List bullets, etc. of work done
  • Bring MTA board minutes to the front of newsletter
  • Need to get the word out about strong scholarship program
• Connection with youth
  • Continuing with coloring & track books
  • Different way of rewarding participants at convention BTC demos
  • BTC new games, rubber band shoot, trap fishing, animal painting, etc.
• Preserve and Promote Trapping
  • Yard signs made up that would say something like: RESPONSIBLE TRAPPING = SOUND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT we could have the MTA logo on a corner
  • We could make these signs available at winter & summer conventions, district meetings, sport shows, etc.
  • Increase our presence at sport shows and outdoor events, encourage more volunteers
• Increase Revenue Options
  • Continue promoting Warrior 99 Club and add an additional 40 members, ad incentives
  • Possibly rewarding 99 club members with free admission to summer convention? free camping?
  • Work on 2024 calendars with a different contact and photographer-sell goal of 400pcs
• Strengthen our relationship with DNR
  • Possibly a MTA board member having a seat on the DNR Furbearer Committee
  • Request for a yearly meeting with the DNR like we’re having on Sept.30
  • Start saying positive stuff about DNR, stop the negative
  • Ask for a DNR report for our newsletter
• Continue aligning with other like-minded outdoor groups
  • Yard signs-see if organizations like MDHA, PF, WTF would like to partner up with us if we add hunting and their logo.
  • Financial support for groups fitting our mission
  • Increase our presence in the community. Volunteer for the 9 listed in 2022 and add 2 more events.
• Strengthen relations with NTA & FTA,
  • Make sure our donations are sent promptly in Jan. for early donor recognition
  • Ask question to respective organization. How can we help?
  • MTA booth to be present at National Trappers Convention or banner recognition
  • MTA booth to be present in support of FTA Convention or banner Recognition
• Other priority’s
  • Find replacement for Tom ASAP