Saturday, October 11, 2014

Stupid is as stupid does (part 2)!

Once again we had someone shooting at and damaging the the target holders on the 1/2/3/400 yard range.  The regular target frames were damaged by shots, a clip was damaged and cardboard was left hanging on the holders. USE the practice frames,which are to the right of the regular frames, that is why they are there!  Pick up your trash when you are done shooting!

October 11th, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
October 11th, 2014 Meeting Minutes


Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The September minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Dr. Charles Bungo. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Bob Huston and a second by Wayne Hicks.

Old Business
Walt Kuzemchock reported the new format for the silhouette matches was very popular with 5 shots in ½ hour at 100, 200, 300, 400 yards. Bud Ellis has installed the new furnace, fuel oil tank and heat runs, and has installed a new heat run to the gun room with the help of Steve Beretsel. The Chukar Hunt went very well.

New Business

Breck Neeper made a motion to buy 55 gallons of fuel from George McCoy for $2.50 per gallon and the motion passed on a Shannon McKee second.  We need a volunteer to help organize and run the winter league.  The winter league will use the IBS format. We had another case of someone using the target holders for practice and causing damage to the frames and the clips.  Members are reminded to not use the regular target holders for practicing but to use the practice holders to the right of the regular frames. Tom Hamilton said purchasing a safe for the club will be too expensive and that a safe deposit box is available At Clearfield Bank and Trust for 15$ per month. After a discussion Joel Dutra made a motion to keep any important papers in an upstairs room and to install a lock on the door. The motion passed on a Scott Brubaker second. A discussion was held concerning Chronic Wasting Disease and the impact on local hunters. Raffle tickets will be mailed to any members who have not picked up their tickets. The regular drawing will be held at the November meeting and the members only drawing for a Remington 700 in 260 caliber will be held at the December meeting. Bryan Brubaker made a motion to allot money for office supplies for George and Randy and the motion passed on a Bryan Brubaker second. Joel Dutra all members to vote in the upcoming election.

Roy Mahlon won the door prize.

Bud Ellis made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by James Johnston.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

September 13th, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
September 13th, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The July minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra  and a second by Jerry Witherow. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Shannon McKee and a second by Steve Beretsel.

Old Business
Walt Kuzemchock reported he had no shooters for the deer rifle match and no shooters for the silhouette matches. He will change the format with targets placed at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards and the shooters will have ½ hour to shoot 5 shots. The first match will be 9/21/14.

New Business

Raffle tickets are available from Walt Kuzemchock and any members not picking up tickets will receive them in the mail. Plans are being made for a winter 100 yard league match competition for January, February and March. If interested please contact Tom Hamilton. Marty Hrin made a motion that we do not renew the safe deposit box and the motion passed on a Joel Dutra second.  Tom Hamilton will get prices on a safe for the club. Tom Hamilton started a discussion about remodeling the bathroom this winter. Over the Labor Day weekend someone placed and shot clay pigeons on the 100, 200, 300 and 400 yard target carriers. Members are reminded to use the practice holders for practicing and to avoid damaging the regular target holders. A discussion was held concerning reserving the grounds during holiday weekends. Bryan Brubaker made a motion to donate $100 to the Grampian Penn Bloom fire department. The motion passed on an Andy Shaffer second. There was a tree stand placed between the 100 and 200 yard ranges, due to safety concerns the members unanimously agreed to ask that it be removed. The members only drawing will be for a Remington 700 in 260 caliber.

There will be a Chukar Hunt  on 9/28/14. If you want to attend please contact Tom Noble by the 9/21/14 so he can make preparations. The cost is $40.00 per person.

?? won the door prize.

Steve Wagner made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Bud Ellis.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Silhouette match changes

Due to a low turnout at the last Sniper Silhouette match we held an impromptu pick up match with the members that showed up to help.  Targets were placed at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards.  Each member kicked in $100 in a winner take all match.  We started at the 400 yard target and continued firing 5 shots at each target, no sighters in between each range, till all 4 targets had been shot.  Joel Dutra won when he edged out Mike Solida by 2 points.
  This format of hanging all 4 targets and competitors needing to be able to adjust for the different yardages on the fly worked very well.  We will be doing this for the remainder of the Sniper matches, except for the $100 dollars.  Match fee will still be the standard $10.

Stupid is as stupid does!

Once again we had someone shooting where you shouldn't.  Clay pigeons were in the target holder clips at the new 100 & 200 match target frames.  USE the practice frames, that is why they are there!  Also, there were several targets laying on the ground.  Pick up your targets when you are done shooting!
Tom Hamilton

Saturday, August 9, 2014

August 2014 meeting

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
August 9th, 2014 Meeting Minutes


Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The July minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by ScottBrubaker and a second by Bob McClure. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Tom Noble and a second by Ken Straub.

Old Business
Walt Kuzemchock reported he had 5 shooters for the deer rifle match and 17 shooters for the score matches. Andy Chimenti and Andy Gibson have repaired the shed roof. The new coffee pot has been purchased. The Small Games of Chance License has been renewed until October 2015. Raffle tickets will be available at the next meeting for the November general drawing and the December members only drawing. We still need somebody to volunteer to manage the IBS matches for next year.
New Business
A non-member was on club grounds and admitted that they had received the combination to the gate lock. The combination has now been changed and the members are reminded to not give or allow a non-member to have the combination.  The new combination is available from any officer of the club.
We are interested in forming a winter 100 yard league match competition for December, January and February. If interested please contact Tom Hamilton.
A discussion was held concerning remodeling the bathroom. Tom Hamilton will explore costs and present more information at the September meeting.
George McCoy reported the part needed to repair the tractor is $170.00. George McCoy and Jerry Witherow are looking at possibly making their own replacement part.
There will be a Trap Shoot / Steak Feed on 8/24/14. If you want to attend please contact Tom Noble by the 17th so he can order steaks.
We send our sympathy to Nick Prave for the recent passing of his wife.

Dave McNeel won the door prize.
Bud Ellis made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Breck Neeper.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

100/200 yard match cancellations

The 100 yard and 200 yard matches scheduled for the 1st Sunday of each month have been canceled for the remainder of the year due to low turnout.
We thank all previous participants in these matches and will post any future changes.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Gate and Club House Combination

      The combination for the gate and the clubhouse is not to be given to any non-member. Any visitors to the club grounds must be accompanied by a current member in good standing.
      The combination will be changed at the next meeting (August 9th). Any member unable to attend the meeting who wants the combination must contact a club officer for the new combination.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Work Party July 12 9:00am

Dear club members,
  Just a reminder that there is a work party on Saturday, the 12th, at 9 AM.  We need weed eaters, ladders, screw guns and someone to run the tractor so we can pick the rocks up at the new back stops and dump them behind the 400 yard range.
  We will be working on the new back stops, mowing and putting braces up in the pavillion where the boards have cracked.
Tom

Monday, June 16, 2014

Trap Shoot / Steak Feed June 29th, 2014

There will be a Trap Shoot and Steak Feed June 29th and will cost $25.00 per shooter.  
Please contact Tom Noble by Sunday June 22nd so he can get steaks ordered (note this is a day earlier than last year).

June 14th, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
June 14th, 2014 Meeting Minutes


Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The May minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra  and a second by Steve Strouse. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McClure approved on a motion by Tom Noble and a second by James Johnston.

Old Business
Steve Strouse had 4 shooters for the last match. Walt Kuzemchock had 16 targets for the Deer Rifle Match and 11 targets for the Match for Score. The target carriers are in place. Andy Shaffer and Marty Hrin drilled the holes and Steve Strouse, Mike Solida and Jamie Eazor built and installed the carriers.  The Fishing Derby was very successful with all of the kids getting a prize. Over 180 hot dogs, 150 bags of chips and 200 juice boxes were provided. We gave a way 32 fishing rods and the winner received a fishing rod, hat and tackle box. We have received several thank you notes from  participants.

New Business
We are not going to seed the new target backstops. The front and back of the back stops have been seeded with clover. A work party is scheduled for 7/12/14 at 9:00 am to pick up rocks from the front and back of the new backstops and to repair the roof of the hay shed. The field has been sprayed with Round Up, disced and planted with clover and turnips. Members are reminded to stay away from the range when there is a match in progress and to NOT drive near the ranges when there is a match in progress.  Please sign up to mow the grass, there will be a sign up sheet posted in the clubhouse. Members are encouraged to get more involved in club projects, we had 14 members who had no hours and 10 members with less than 9 hours last year. Steve Wagner made a motion to buy a tri-axle load of gravel at a cost of $550.00 to repair the driveway. The motion passed on a Bud Thomas second.

There will be a Trap Shoot and Steak Feed June 29th and will cost $25.00 per shooter.  Please contact Tom Noble by Sunday June 22nd so he can get steaks ordered.

Jerry Witherow has donated the knife he won last year back to the club. We will have a members only drawing for the knife. Tickets are $5.00 and are on sale now for the drawing in July. Members can buy as many tickets as they wish.

Tom Noble won the door prize.

Breck Neeper made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Dave McNeel.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Fishing Derby Winners

The Anderson Creek Sportsmens Club held its annual "Kids Fishing Derby" on Saturday, June 7th. We had 40 children participate. Pictured from left to right are: Brandon Conner (2nd place), Hunter Passmore (3rd place) and Aiden Lockett (1st place). Because of the generosity of the club members and Triangle Suspension Systems, of Dubois, every participant was able to go home with a prize.
Thank you,
Tom Hamilton

Fishing Derby Winner


Aiden Lockett with his winning 16" large mouth bass.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Fishing Derby Update

Sam Marshall a local fishing rod craftsman will be attending the fishing derby on June 7 . Sam will be available to repair any broken fishing rods and will be displaying some of his hand crafted rods for sale.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Rifle Match June 1st - New Range/format

This Sunday (June 1st), the shoot is outside on the new range and is multi-yardage @ 100, 200 and 300 yards for score, with an additional group match with a special group target at 300 yards!    Steve Strouse

Friday, May 30, 2014

Need Help for Fishing Derby Preparation

MEMBERS - On Monday June 2nd we need your help. Tom Noble and I will be at the club at 10:00am to move picnic tables and the canopy frame down to the pond for the derby on June 7.  Any help we can  get will be greatly appreciated.  In the next week we need to mow at the club and around the pond.  The derby starts at 10:00am so I would like everyone to be there around 8:00am.

Volunteers for the derby need to be at the club around 8 AM on the 7th to get everything ready for the kids who will be arriving around 10:00am.

Hammy

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Call for coolers for the Fishing Derby

We are going to need coolers for drinks for the June 7th derby.  
Please bring a cooler with you to the club. 
Thanks for your help, Hammy

May 2014 Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
May 10th, 2014 Meeting Minutes


Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The April minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Bob McClure and a second by Andy Shaffer. The treasurer’s report was presented by Tom Hamilton approved on a motion by Ed Spencer and a second by Marty Hrin.

Old Business
Tom Hamilton reported the recent IBS match had 2 shooters. Walt Kuzemchock reported that he had 14 shooters for the 400 yard match. Wayne Hicks donated a 10’ by 20’ canopy to the club for club use. Mike Solida reported  that he will need $600.00 for supplies to repair the pavilion and to make new target backers for the 100/200/300 yard ranges. Joel Dutra made a motion for the purchase and the motion passed on a Joel Harris second.  Marty Hrin has donated his auger and Jeremy Smith will run the tractor to bore holes for the new target backers.  Plans are being made for the June 7th Fishing Derby. Tom Noble will get the worms from the Amish and will get tubs from Aletta’s. Tom Hamilton will get food and Ed Spencer will get chips and drinks.  Seeding of the new range has been postponed until we have better weather.  Andy Shaffer will disk the area to be seeded. 

New Business

There will be a work party on 5/17/14 at 9:00 to get ready for the fishing derby. The pond drain needs repaired, the weeds need trimmed and there will be a general clean up. The roof over the gun room needs repaired and the material to fix it is unavailable. Randy Mitchell will contact Hoss’s concerning the availability of steaks for the shoots this year. Marty Hrin made a motion to authorize up to $300 for roundup and seed for planting the fields. The motion passed on a Dave McNeel second.
Three new members were voted in as members to the club.
Member         Motion           Second
Doug Ell        Ed Spencer         Andy Chimenti
Jason Bloom     Walt Kuzemchock    Bob McClure
Andy Gibson        Breck Neeper    Steve Wagner

Jerry Witherow has donated the knife he won last year back to the club. We will have a members only drawing for the knife. Tickets are $5.00 and are on sale for May/June and July. Members can buy as many tickets as they wish.
Jerry Witherow won the door prize.
Charles Bungo made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Roger Thomas.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Match rules and etiquette

Visiting members are reminded to not go beyond the firing line when matches are in operation. Members must check the schedule and not interfere with the match participants by traveling at or near the firing line during a match.

Work Party 5/17

  There will be a work party next Saturday, 5/17, at 9 AM to get the pond ready for the fishing derby.  We will need hand mowers, weed eaters and anything that will cut brush.
Thanks,
Hammy (Tom Hamilton)

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Steve McClure Memorial Fishing Derby June 7th

The second annual Anderson Creek Steve McClure memorial fishing derby is coming up on June 7th and we will need workers and gift donations. Please contact Tom Hamilton for details or to volunteer.

400 YARD MATCH 4/27

Our 1st 400 yd match of the year is this Sunday, the 27th, at 1:00.  It is a round target match, 300 yd benchrest targets at 400 yds.  A complete list of classes, rules, schedules and descriptions are on our website.

Monday, April 14, 2014

APRIL 2014 200 YD IBS STYLE SCORE TARGET MATCH

MARCH
 100 YD GROUP MATCH
 V.FS/CUSTOM
 1ST JOE REFFNER .301 AGGREGATE
 2ND LARRY SEGER .499 AGG.
 3RD JAMIE EAZOR .529 AGG.

 FACTORY
 JEFF GATES .760


 VFS/CUSTOM
 1ST JOE REFFNER 246 6X
 2ND JEFF GATES 243 2X
 3RD GARY GRANT 239 2X

 FACTORY

 1ST RICK HEITZENRATER 226 1X
 2ND JIM CHESLEY 208


 NEXTS MONTH"S MATCH IS A 100 YD SCORE MATCH

 JUST A REMINDER TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS IM PAYING A BONUS TO THOSE OF YOU WHO SHOOT IN THE FACTORY AND VFS CLASSES AND OUTSCORE THE REGULARS!!!

 SHOOT WELL & OFTEN

 RESPECTIFLY SUBMITTED

 STEVE STROUSE /MATCH DIRECTOR

Minutes for April 2014 Meeting

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
April 12th, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The March minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Andy Shaffer and a second by Steve Strouse. Prior to the approval of the treasurer’s report a discussion was held about the deductible amount for the insurance, on a motion by Bud Ellis and a second by Jeremy Smith an annual payment of $456 and a $1000 deductible was approved. The treasurer’s report was presented by Tom Hamilton approved on a motion by Mike Solida and a second by Bob McClure.

Old Business
Steve Strouse reported 9 shooters attended the 200 yd bench rest match. Shannon McKee cleaned out the remaining corn from the corncrib. Joel Harris and Mike Solida have completed the excavation for the new 100, 200 and 300 yard ranges. The annual fishing derby will be held on June 7th, more news will follow. We would welcome donations of gifts to give to the children. We will need the brush around the pond cleared prior to the fishing derby. This is an excellent way to gain points for the year.
We will need 1 piece of roofing to replace the piece blown off of the shooting room. Please let us know if you have any sheeting that can be used. We are going to check our insurance to see if we have coverage for the collapsing roof of the hay shed due to snow load.

New Business
Andy Shaffer suggested we buy a 300 gallon sprayer for $500.00 which would be used to spray the fields for weeds. Joel Dutra made a motion to buy the sprayer and the motion passed on a Scott Brubaker second.  We also discussed buying liquid lime to be sprayed on the fields using the sprayer.
We will have a work party to finish the newly created berms for the ranges after the weather breaks. We will plan on setting target carriers and planting the berms in May. Tom Hamilton reported on several options for planting and fertilizing the berms at less than $300.
Jerry Witherow has donated the knife he won last year back to the club. We will have a members only drawing for the knife. Tickets will be $5.00 and will be on sale for 3 months. Members can buy as many tickets as they wish.
Joel Dutra discussed having a Youth Hunter Education Course at the club under the auspices of the NRA. The NRA is trying to get one organized for each of the 8 statewide districts. This is a competition for the youth with a rifle competition and other various subjects such as wildlife identification. Joel volunteered to organize the shooting portion and Jeremy Smith volunteered to handle the other portions. 
On a Carl Huss motion and a Jim Johnston second we approved a $300.00 advance to Andy Shaffer for farming.    
Steve Strouse suggested we get more gravel for the driveway. Several members have volunteered to check on pricing and the best type of gravel for the driveway.
We will be filling three member vacancies at next month’s meeting.
Shannon McKee won the door prize.
Breck Neeper made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Jerry Witherow.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Minutes for the March 2014 Meeting

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
March 8th, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The February minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Andy Shaffer and a second by Steve Strouse. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Mike Solida and a second by Ken Straub.

Members are notified that the $30.00 club dues are due before the April Meeting and any point money owed must also be paid by the April  meeting.

 Old Business
    Mike Solida and Joel Harris cleaned up part of the upstairs. Shannon McKee put out corn for the wildlife 3 times. Part of the roof has been blown off of the shooting room at the back of the club house. We will need replacement sheeting to repair the roof. 

Mike Solida and Joel Harris report that there are several broken rafters in the shooting pavilion due to the heavy snow load. A discussion was held concerning the repairs. Andy Shaffer made a motion for Carl Huss to purchase rough cut lumber for the repairs and a work party will be scheduled.

Andy Shaffer reported that new mold boards for the plows will cost 80-100$ and he will get a list of additional items after the plows thaw out.

New Business
Bud Ellis is going to install a new 275 gallon fuel oil tank and a timer for the furnace. Steve Beretsel suggested we get more fuel oil and Andy Shaffer said there is a lot available in the barrel in the tractor shed.

The board members met and elected Mike Solida the man of the year.

Jamie Eazor was presented as a new member by Steve Strouse and he was elected into membership in the club.

Joel Dutra  made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Andy Chimenti.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
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