Officer Election and Appointments for 2026/2027
Officer Elections & Appointments Starting September 1, 2026
    President               Scott Vander Meulen         Board of Directors     Trap Committee
     Vice President           John Monahann         Troy Balk           Val Voeltz
    Second Vice President      Laura Ring         Harold Goeden   Troy Balk
    Secretary             Kris Goeden                Chad Kooiman Greg Lorenzen
    Treasurer             Val Voeltz                Dave Bernhard      Todd Nyhus
    Membership             Kris Goeden              Gary Harr         Doug Ellis
    Trap Manager                       Val Voeltz                Adam Dancsisin          Matt Smith
    Event Coordinator        Dave Bernhard              Chad Byl
                                                                                                       Greg Lorenzen
                                                                                                       Jerrad Van’t Hul Â
                                                                                                       Doug Ellis
                                                                                                       Sandi Froke
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Outdoor Activities
Bicyling on the Mickelson Trail
Kris Goeden
Cathy Maes
Diane BackerÂ
Char Harr
Kory Mc Kay
NWTF Wheeln Pheasant Hunt at Flandreau for disabled huntersÂ
Harold Goeden, Kris Goeden & Corky Thorson
Hunting & Fishing
Grant Goeden on his Mentor Hunt Day!
Hunting in Hawaii - Byran and Laura Goeden
Grant Guided by Bryan, Laura & big sister Harley Goeden  Â
Harley & Kris Goeden
 Henry Hagemann guided by Grandpa Harry Â
Kayaking
Salt River Kayaking fun in AZ
Char Harr, Diane Backer, Kory McKay
National Awards
National Awards ReceivedÂ
The Sioux Falls Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America received several National and Chapter Awards. These awards and plaques were presented at the trap banquet on September 9, 2026.
National Conservation Award
Jamie Buteyn
Judge John W. Tobin Volunteer Appreciation Award
Bryan Goeden
Shooting Sports Award
Todd Taylor
Todd Taylor is a current member of the Sioux Falls Chapter IWLA, since joining in 2024. Todd is the coach of the homeschool group that participates in the nationwide Clay Target League. Todd is a knowledgeable coach for this group and has recruited the help of other parents and shooting enthusiasts to assist with the safety and skill required to learn trapshooting.
Defender’s Chapter Achievement Award & 100% Retention Award
Club Informational Presentation and Volunteer Sign Up
Memorial Rock
A memorial rock was placed outside the clubhouse to honor the Harr family. Jack, Jerry and Dick were IWLA members who were dedicated to the club and participated in activities at the club, including trap shooting.  Honoring their memories are their wives - Lauverne (Jerry) Harr, Donna (Jack) Harr, Rae (Dick) Harr.
Clean Up and Landscaping Projects