Anderson Creek Sportsmen
May 9, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Jeremy Smith at 7:30 p.m. on May 9th, 2009

The April minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Jerry Bloom and a second by Bob McClure. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Jerry Bloom and a second by Bob McClure.

Old Business
Their will be a presentation of the money we have collected to donate to Life Skills of Pa for David Kuzemchock on May 20th at the Clearfield High School.

It was suggested that any jobs that need done at the club be posted on the blackboard in the meeting for members who want to work at the club and can not attend work parties.

The new lawn mower has been purchased, James Johnston and Tom Noble have already mowed with it and reported that it does a great job.

Randy Mitchell delivered the water pump and Brian Brubaker will install it.

Randy Mitchell is currently reviewing and retyping the by-laws and will present a revised version to the board members when they are assembled.

James Johnston reported that the shooters at the recent rimfire match liked the new range and the entire setup worked well. Special thanks go to Dave McNeel and James Johnston for the work in preparing the range for the shoot. Thirty targets were scored with Harp McNeel as the only club member placing, with a 2nd in the squirrel match.

New Business
Jeremy Smith suggested that the club sponsor a raffle for a fishing trip to Raystown Lake for Striper Bass. The club would sell 150 $10.00 tickets for the trip for 4 people for an 8 hour day with all equipment and supplies (except food and drink) included. Walt Kuzemchock made a motion to approve the motion and it passed on a George McCoy second. Jeremy will make the arrangements for the trip, the date and for the tickets.

Brian Allen has volunteered to run the IBS matches, and 2 non-members have also volunteered to help. Tom Hamilton made a motion to approve and George McCoy seconded the motion and the motion passed. All members are asked to help with the running of the matches, posting and retrieving targets and with food.

Jeremy Smith plans to attend the NRA Club University in Albany New York on Saturday July 18th. The university will cover many topics beneficial to club operation.

Walt Kuzemchock showed the members a new brass bucket for the 400 yard range for any brass in order to keep it off of the concrete pad at the range, and to avoid any accidents.

Tom Noble reminded the members that there will be a Steak Feed/Trap Shoot on June 7th at 10:00 at a cost of $25.00 per shooter. Please contact Tom by June 1st in order for him to have time to order steaks.

Jim Peters reported he has been working on the hand gun range and hopes to have it operational by next year.

Two new members were installed at the meeting - Steve Beretsel and Dave Coudriet.

Tom Hamilton made a motion to adjourn with a James Johnston second.

- Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell, Secretary.