Anderson Creek Sportsmen
April 13, 2013
Meeting Minutes

A meeting of the Anderson Creek Sportsman Club was held on April 13, 2012.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by President Tom Hamilton.  The minutes from the March meeting were unavailable due to the absence of the Secretary. 

The treasurer’s report was read Treasurer George McCoy.  The bills were approved to be paid on a motion by Breck Neeper and 2^nd by Shannon McKee.

Match Reports:

Steve Strouse reported that the IBS 200-yd match was attended by 10 shoots including a number of junior shooters.  A discussion took place involving the handicap accessibility of the shooting room and will be continued at the next meeting

Jeremy Smith reported that the first ARA-sanctioned rimfire match will take place on the fourth Saturday of April and requested volunteers to help run the match.

Walt Kuzemchock reported that a 400-yd match will be held on April 21.  There was a price correction with $10 being the correct amount.

Under old business, Steve Beretsel received the Man of the Year honor for 2012.  At this time Jerry Witherow, George McCoy and Jeremy Smith also received Man of the Year shirts for past years' honors. 

A thank you card was received from Allen Saladay for the donation made by the club in honor of his father’s passing.  The American Flag display case was received from President Tom Hamilton and a thank you goes out to Carl Huss for the wood he cut and delivered to the shooting room.

A discussion was held regarding the property insurance being carried by the club and how it should possibly be changed or updated.  Treasurer George McCoy will speak with the insurance agent and report back at the next meeting. 

The current pond water analysis was reviewed by Walt Kuzemchock and interpreted as being acceptable for the fish.  Items that will need to be worked on at a work party were listed by President Hamilton as being the picnic tables, 50=yd range benches, and the 400 yd backstop.

Under old business announcements, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Habitat Unlimited will again be sponsoring the Youth Field Days event at Camp Mountain Run in Dubois.  This event will take place on June 1.

Under new business, $200 petty cash was allocated for miscellaneous farming expenses.  It was agreed through a motion by Charlie Bungo, 2^nd by Walt Kuzemchock and approved by the membership to have a soil test conducted on the fields and apply the lime and fertilizer as indicated by the test results.

Steve Strouse will purchase needed IBS targets and present the bill to the membership for reimbursement.

Steve Wagner, whose sponsor is Breck Neeper, was approved for membership on a vote by the present members.  There are still 4 vacancies that need to be filled.  The next 4 applicants on the waiting list will be contacted so they know to be present at the May meeting.

The members-only drawing was held with a total of 44 members returning their tickets.  Karl Huss was the lucky member to be drawn.  Harp McNeal won the door prize drawing.

Joel Dutra announced that there will be a 2^nd Amendment Rally in Harrisburg on April 23 and encouraged members to join in the rally.  Seats on a scheduled bus are still available.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Steve Strouse and 2^nd by Karl Huss.