Sunday, April 18, 2010

Brian Allen, Joe Cowan Win 200-Yard IBS Matches

We had six shooters for the 200-yard IBS rifle match on a cold and snowy Saturday night, April 17.

The results:

Unlimited
1st - Brian Allen - 240 1x
2nd - Jamie Eazor - 236- 2x
3rd - James Burkholder - 018-0x (broken gun)

Varmint for Score
1st - Joe Cowan - 245-2x
2nd - Steve Strouse - 241-1x
3rd - Ron Bailey - 236-1x

Congratulations and thanks to all the shooters!

- Reported by Brian Allen

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Dutra, Neeper, Hamilton Tops in .308 Match

On a very windy, chilly day, Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club members swept the top three places in the 400-yard, 308 caliber match held Sunday, April 11, at the club range. Sixteen shooters participated in the match.

Winners were:

1st - Joel Dutra, DuBois
2nd - Breck Neeper, Clearfield
3rd - Tom Hamilton, Curwensville.

Congratulations to Joel, Breck and Tom, and our thanks to all the shooters who took part in the match.

- Submitted by Tom Hamilton

George McCoy, Jeremy Smith Share "Man of the Year" Award for 2009

George McCoy and Jeremy Smith were voted "Men of the Year" for 2009 by the Board of Directors at the April Meeting.

Congratulations, George and Jeremy. You've earned this award by your hard work not only this past year, but for your many years of service to the club.

Three New Members Join Club Roster

Three new members were welcomed into Anderson Creek Sportsmen at the April meeting.

They are Robert E. Lee of DuBois, Dave Moore of Curwensville, and Steve Strouse of Reynoldsville.

Welcome to the club, men!
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
April 10, 2010
Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Jeremy Smith at 7:30 p.m. on April 10th, 2010

The March minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Bob McClure and a second by Don O’Dell. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Shannon McKee and a second by Tom Noble.

Old Business
Jeremy Smith and Breck Neeper have planted 40-50 chestnut trees. It was decided that at present we will continue to deal with Coca Cola for the pop machine. Marty Hrin requested volunteer help for the Youth Field Days at Camp Mountain Run on June 5th. Craig Poff of Iberdrola responded to Jeremy Smith that he has no problem adding the “good Neighbor” wording to the wind turbine contract. After a discussion it was decided that we would review the revised contract and verify the correct boundary lines are noted before voting on the contract.

New Business
Andy Shaffer made a request for $200.00 for farming supplies for the new year. Don O’Dell made a motion to approve $200.00 for farm supplies Bob McClure seconded the motion and the motion passed. Randy Mitchell made a request to purchase a vinyl outdoor sign for club functions. Joel Dutra made a motion to buy a vinyl outdoor sign that reads “Anderson Creek Sportsmen” to be used for shows and during shoots. The motion passed on a Walt Kuzemchock second. Nick Prave made a motion to make Bob McClure a life member. The motion passed on a James Johnston second. After a discussion it was decided that the web-blog should keep a rolling 12- month history, any older information can be deleted. Randy will contact Dennis to see if this can be instituted. George McCoy reported that we have lost 8 members for the current year. Three new member candidates were present and were voted in as new members. Members who are sponsoring a candidate are reminded that they must be present to be voted in to the club. A discussion was held concerning the wills, which should be in place for each member in good standing. George McCoy said he would bring in the contents of the safe deposit box for review. Randy Mitchell requested clarification of the by-laws concerning new member fees and points. New members must pay a $40.00 initiation fee, $30.00 annual dues and must accumulate 25 points in a calendar year, and each point is worth $10.00. Unearned points must be paid by the member before the April meeting or face expulsion. Points can be accumulated by attending meetings, shooting in events or working at the club (1 point per hour).

The board adjourned to pick a man of the year. This year’s man of the year will be shared by George McCoy and Jeremy Smith.

Andy Shaffer won the $16.00 fifty-fifty drawing.

Don O’Dell made a motion to adjourn with a Tom Noble second.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell, secretary.