Anderson Creek Sportsmen

July 14^h, 2012 Meeting Minutes

      Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m. on July 14^th, 2012

The June minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and were approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Breck Neeper. The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion by Marty Hrin  and a second by Ed Spencer.

Match Reports – Jeremy Smith reported there were 2 shooters for the rimfire match, and he is working on a new schedule for the matches to avoid conflicts. Tom Hamilton reported he is working with the American Rimfire Association to get our rimfire matches sanctioned. The fee is $20.00 per year and $1.00 per target. Walt reported 37 targets were shot for the deer rifle match. Tom Noble and Steve Beretsel will have a Trap Shoot and Steak Feed on 7/29/12. Please let Tom know if you plan to attend by 7/24/12 to allow time to order the food.

Old Business

Rick Knisley has repaired the tractor and donated his 4 hours of time spent to the club. Tom Hamilton anticipates about 100 kids for the Youth Fishing Derby to be held on July 28^th. Tom will get the hot dogs and condiments and Ed Spencer has been getting prizes. Guests and members are reminded not to bring dogs to the fishing derby.  Marty Hrin needs to know where to drill the holes for the 50 yard back stop. If a member does not have 2 books of raffle tickets by the August meeting, they will be sent to the member. Carl Huss has built a new door for the trap house.

 

New Business

Scott Brubaker has requested permission to put in an archery range, after a discussion permission was granted. There will be a work party on 7/21/12 starting at 10:00 am in order to get the club ready for the Fishing Derby. Walt Kuzemchock suggested we construct a new target for patterning shotguns to the right of the 50 yard range in order to reduce the damage done to the 50 yard target by shotgun pellets. Breck Neeper made a motion for the new target and it passed on a Tom Noble second after a discussion was held about what was needed for construction.

Steve McClure donated a solid steel gong for the 400 yard range. Joel Dutra is taking a group of young shooters to the National Matches in Camp Perry and thanked the club for allowing them to practice at the club ranges.  Joel Dutra discussed the construction of a new outdoor small bore range, and the availability of NRA grant money for such a project. He will review and present a proposal at a future meeting. Marty Hrin presented information on the August 19^th, 2012 PWHU pig roast to be held at the Dubois Lions Club park. Tickets are $20.00 and sponsor packages are available for $250.00. Steve Beretsel reported on the repair of the lawnmower and advised members that if the mowers need repair to contact him.

The scheduled rimfire matches have not been suspended as previously reported.

Randy Mitchell won the prize drawing.

Joel Dutra made a motion to adjourn and Dave McNeel  seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

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