July 2015 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
July 11, 2015 Meeting Minutes

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

The June minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Breck Neeper. The treasurer’s report was presented by Jeremy Smith and approved on a motion by Wayne Hicks and a second by Paul Gray.

Match Results
The Deer Rifle Match had 30 shooters and the Round Target match had 28 shooters. Action Graphics is printing the Groundhog Targets on a heavier paper.

Old Business
The fishing derby was a big success with over 150 people attending. There were 36 kids and every kid got a prize. There was a 17” bass caught and a bass caught on a 2” bluegill that was being reeled in. The wives of Tom Hamilton, Ed Spencer and Wayne Hicks rode around and served hot dogs throughout the day and had a great time.
Wayne Hicks has serviced the tractor. Shannon McKee has torn down the old sign and the new sign looks very good.
We still need a volunteer to run the IBS style matches for next year.

New Business
The NWTF representative was unable to attend our meeting but requested that we provide several dates for their Youth Chukar hunt. The hunt will be limited to 25 kids. There will be a safety meeting in the morning with the hunt in the afternoon.  Several dates in September and early October were discussed and provided to the NWTF.
Walt Kuzemchock made a motion to have a groundskeeper position. The groundskeeper will coordinate the mowing and general cleanup around the club. The motion passed on a Scott Brubaker second and Don Farbo agreed to be the groundskeeper. The groundskeeper will serve in lieu of points and dues. Don Farbo requested that we get volunteers to help with the mowing.
Marty Hrin poured a new sidewalk in the front of the club with the help of Paul Gray. We need a volunteer to landscape around the sidewalk.
There will be a Steak Feed/Trap Shoot on July 26th with a cost of $30.00 per shooter. If you plan to attend please let Steve Beretsel at 771-8468 know by 7/19 so he can order the food.
Joel Dutra suggested that we form a Second Amendment Fund to be used for gun education and supporting our gun rights. After a discussion about funding and organization a decision was made to give the idea some thought and discuss it at the next meeting.

We still have a lot of work that needs done at the club:
        General cleanup.
    The flue in the gun room needs repaired.
    The picnic tables need sealed.
    The overflow pipe in the pond needs repaired.   
    And as always MOWING.

Shannon McKee won the door prize.
Carles Bungo made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Roger Thomas.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Trap Shoot/Steak Feed July 26th

There will be a steak feed and trap shoot on July 26th at the club. The cost is $30.00 per shooter and includes a steak dinner. Please contact Steve Beretsel by July 19th so he can order the steaks. Call him at 771-8468.

Pictures from the recent Trap Shoot Steak feed

400 yard deer target match results for 7/12/15

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held a 400 yard deer target match today, 7/12/2015. A total of 40 targets were shot and Jeff Gates, of Altoona, had our first perfect score of the year. He had 10 shots that could be covered with a .50 cent piece.
  Here are the results:
    Unlimited Class:
      1. Jeff Gates of Altoona
      2. Jamie Eazor of Reynoldsville
      3. Tie: George Polenik and John Marr
    Deer Rifle Class:
      1. Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
      2. Tie: Mike Solida and Bob Huston
    Factory Varmint:
      1. Tie: Linda Solida and Bob Huston

2015 Kids Fishing Derby

It's all about the kids and they had a great time.

June 20th Kids Fishing Derby

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held there annual "Kids Fishing Derby" on Saturday, June 20th.  There were 37 kids registered, with well over 100 in attendance.
The weather was good, with just a light, quick shower around noon
This years winner was 6 year old Megan Nelen, with the largest fish, a 17" large mouth bass.
She was awarded a complete pan fish, fishing outfit and a loaded tackle box.
Because of the generosity of the club members, every child took home a prize.
Special thanks to the Anderson Creek Watershed Association for their help during the derby and a donation of $100.00 to offset the cost.

Pictured, from left to right, are Bob Deitrich, presenting the check,

 Garry Harman, ACWA members and Tom Hamilton Anderson Creek Sportsmen's president.

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Deer Target Results

These are the results from the Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club 400 yard deer targret shoot held on Sunday, June 14th.
  The rain that was expected held off until the shooting was over, range crew did get wet tearing down. A total of 60 targets were shot, a new club record.
  The winner were:
    Unlimited Class:
        1. Jeff Gates of Altoona
        2 & 3. Jack Balon of Ebensburg
    Factory Class:
        1. Linda Solida of Dubois
        2 & 3. Matt Shoeman of Altoona
    Deer Rifle Class:
        1. Bob Adams of Clearfield
        @. Megan Adams of Clearfield
Thank You,
Tom

June 2015 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
June 13, 2015 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 Harris and a second by Bob Huston. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Mike Solida.

Match Results
The Deer Rifle Match had 23 shooters and the Round Target match had 16 shooters. There will be another Deer Rifle match on 6/14/15. Final preparations are being made for the Groundhog Target match and they are scheduled to start in August.

Old Business
The new sign has been installed, Jeremy Smith dug the holes, James Johnston and Tom Hamilton set the poles and James Johnston, Tom Hamilton, Walt Kuzemchock and Shannon McKee installed the sign. Gates hardware donated the cement to set the poles and the stainless steel hardware to mount the sign.
The mower blades have been sharpened and the township mowed around the pond and various other places in preparation for the upcoming fishing derby. Bob Huston made a motion to donate $100 to the township for mowing expenses.

New Business
The NWTF representative’s daughter got married the same day as our meeting and could not attend our meeting as planned.
Tom Noble has had eye surgery and will not be able to organize the upcoming trapshoot/steak feed. Steve Beretsel has volunteered to run the event and can be contacted at 771-8468 for any questions or if you want to volunteer to help with the match. The price of the trapshoot/steak feed will be $30.00.
Final preparations are being made for the Annual Fishing Derby. Please contact Tom Hamilton if you want to volunteer. There are reports of some very large bass being caught in the pond. The fishing derby will be catch and release but it was agreed that if a youngster catches a very large fish and the parents want to have it mounted they may keep the fish.

We still have a lot of work that needs done at the club:
        General cleanup.
    The flue in the gun room needs repaired.
    The picnic tables need sealed.
    The overflow pipe in the pond needs repaired.   
    And as always MOWING, buy your own gas and get a receipt for reimbursement.

Bob Huston volunteered to get a water sample and Shannon McKee volunteered to tear down the old sign.

George McCoy won his first  door prize ever.
Andy Shaffer made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Bud Thomas.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Annual FREE KIDS Fishing Derby!!! June 20th

It's that time of year, again! Our annual kids fishing derby will be held on June 20th, starting at 10AM and ending at 1 PM.  The derby is open to any child, 12 and under accompanied by an adult, and is FREE!  The club will supply hot dogs, drinks, chips and bait.  Our pond is full of bluegill, sunfish, perch and large mouth bass. A large mouth was caught on Memorial weekend that measured 24"!
  The club is located at 976 Viaduct Road, Rockton, PA.  For more information , or directions, contact Tom Hamilton at 236-3828 or gunrunnerth@yahoo.com.
Thanks 

Emergency - help needed for trap shoot!!

The club needs help. Tom Noble is going in for surgery tomorrow and will not be able to do the trap shoot. Someone needs to step up and run this one. We need to check out the trap machine, get birds, get steaks and other food. Contact Tom Hamilton at 236-3828 or gunrunnerth@yahoo.com if you can help.

2015 Fishing Derby Announcement

It's that time of year, again! Our annual kids fishing derby will be held on June 20th, starting at 10AM and ending at 1 PM.  The derby is open to any child, 12 and under accompanied by an adult, and is FREE!  The club will supply hot dogs, drinks, chips and bait.  Our pond is full of bluegill, sunfish, perch and large mouth bass. A large mouth was caught on Memorial weekend that measured 24"!
  The club is located at 976 Viaduct Road, Rockton, PA.  For more information , or directions, contact Tom Hamilton at 236-3828 or gunrunnerth@yahoo.com.
Thanks 

Help Needed to Install the New Sign

Our new sign is done, and I think it looks great.  If there are any members that could meet me at the club next Monday morning at 10 AM to take down the old one and put up the new one, please call me or e-mail me, it will take more than 1 person.

Fishing Derby Update

  A reminder to members to please bring in any prize donations for the derby to our June meeting.  The club will also be purchasing items using funds from our knife raffle.  We also need a rough idea as to how many members will be there to help.
 
thanks,
Hammy

May 17th score match results

The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held a 400 yard score match today,
May 17th, with a total of 36 targets being shot.

The results are:
    1st Place - Jeff Gates of Altoona
    2nd Place - George Polenik of Nicktown
    3rd Place - Tom Hamilton of Curwensville

 The clubs next match will be the deer target match on June 14th.

Recent Range Damage

Members are reminded that the target holders on the 100-400 yard range are for MATCHES ONLY! There are practice target holders on this range which are to be used for practice. We have had several instances where the match target holders have been damaged by shooters hanging clay pigeons and metal roofing on the good holders and then shooting up the target supports. When the perpetrators are found they will face removal from the club for causing this damage.

May 10th Match Results

 
  The results for the Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club 400 yard deer target match held today, 5/10/2015.

1st Place - Jeff Gates of Altoona

2nd Place - Tie:
            Jack Balen of Ebensburg           
            Jeff Gates

  The conditions were a bit better than the last match, with 46 targets being shot.  Our next match is on 5/17/2015 and is a 300 yard IBS score target set at 400 yards.  The cost of the match is $10.00 for 2 targets.

Kick Off for the 2015 Outdoor Bench Rest Matches

The Anderson Creek Sportsmens Club kicked off there 2015 outdoor bench rest matches today. Conditions were less than favorable with 20 mph winds and a blinding mirage. There were 17 shooters firing at a total of 34 targets.
  The winners of the 400 yard score match were:
      Unlimited Class:  1st and 2nd place - Jeff Gates of Altoona, 3rd place - Jamie Eazor of Reyenoldsville
      Factory Varmint Class:  Linda Solida of Dubois
      Bi-Pod Class:  Mike Solida of Dubois.
The next match is our famous "life size deer target" shot at 400 yards, with highest scoring portion of the target measuring 2" by 2".  This match will be on May 10th, with warm up starting at noon.  We encourage anyone with a deer rifle, that likes a challenge, to come out and have fun.
Thanks,
Tom

Work Part April 25th at 10:00am

There will be a work party on April 25th starting at 10:00 pm.  The work party will be for general cleanup, fixing the flue pipe, and roofing for the gun room.

April 2015 Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
April 11th, 2015 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 Joel Dutra and a second by Roger Thomas. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Dave McNeel and a second by Breck Neeper.

Match Results
The delayed bench rest match was held March 17th with 18 shooters.
Old Business
There will be a meeting with the NWTF to organize and plan the Youth Only Chukar hunt to be held at the club. Since the NWTF is a 501c3 corporation Tom Hamilton will contact Walmart for a donation.
Members are reminded to use the practice target holders on the range.  Several clips and crossboards were damaged recently by somebody hanging targets and clay pigeons incorrectly on the regular target holders. The Anderson Creek Watershed Association will be making a donation for our annual fishing derby for kids. The derby will be held June 20th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.   Jim Johnston has talked to the Township Supervisors about using their boom mower to mow around the pond prior to the fishing derby. Walt Kuzemchock reported that the 400 yard match has been moved from April 19th to April 26th.
New Business
There will be a work party on April 25th starting at 10:00 pm.  The work party will be for general cleanup, fixing the flue pipe, and roofing for the gun room. Marty Hrin was volunteered to redo the sidewalk in front of the club on a motion by Walt Kuzemchock ad a second by Bud Thomas. Our sign at the entrance needs replaced and Tom Hamilton will get sketches and a quote for replacement. The silhouette matches will be replaced by groundhog matches. The new target format was presented  to the members and on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Ken Straub the club will buy 400 of the new targets for $95.00. Doug Ell and Jason Bloom failed to pay their dues and were removed as members. On a motion by Walt Kuzemchock and a second by James Johnston, Dave Johnston was given life member status.  Dave McNeel made a motion to supply Andy Shaffer with $200 in petty cash for farm supplies and the motion passed on a Bob Huston second. A discussion  to extend the driveway past the club house was tabled pending more information.
Andy Shaffer won the door prize.
Roger Thomas made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Bud Thomas.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Club Damage - Needs immediate repair!

Whoever drove over the caution tape and tore up the front yard needs to get this fixed now, while the yard is still soft. This kind of damage is unacceptable! There are rules for expulsion in our by-laws about causing damage to the club.  Remember that the yard is very soft this time of year, as it always is, and to refrain from driving on the grass till after it drys up.
thanks,
hammy

2015 Match Schedule

400 yard score match on 300 yard IBS targets:
  Dates are 4/26, 5/17, 6/21 and 7/19.  Total score of 2 tagets.
  10 shots for score, unlimited sighters
  Classes: Factory Varmint, Custom and Bi-pod.

400 yard deer target match:
  Dates are 5/10, 6/14, 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11 and 11/8.  Total score of 2 targets.
  10 shots for score
  Classes: Deer rifle (Max scope power of 10X, no match or hollow point bullets in this class)
           Factory varmint and custom (any scope and any bullet)

Groundhog match: 1, 2, 3, and 400 yards. 
 100 yard target is a "Peeking Groundhog"
  Dates are 8/16, 9/20, 10/18 and 11/15.  Total score of 4 targets.
  20 shots for score, unlimited sighters.
  Classes: Factory varmint and custom.

Club Dues are due NOW

All members must pay their dues by the April 11th meeting or they are to be removed from the club roster as per the club bylaws.

Club dues must be paid by the April 11th meeting.

March Bench Rest Match Results

    On a second try we were able to hold our final winter benchrest match!
 Saturdays 3/14 match was postponed until 3/31 due to fog it was so foggy
 competitors could not see even 50 yards! We had 20 shooters that day!

    Make up on 3/21

 V.F.S.
 THERE WAS A 3 WAY TIE FOR FIRST WITH
SHELLY BRENNEN,JIM BAUM &JEFF GATES SHOOT A 250& 19 X"S
2ND TIE WAS JOHN SHOEMAN,SHOOTING IN HIS SECOND EVER BENCHREST MATCH! GOOD JOB JOHN!  250 15x"S
2ND TIE STEVE BRENNEN   250 15X"S
3RD RON BAILEY 249 10x"S
4TH STEVE STROUSE  248 17X"S
5TH JOE REFFNER 248 10X"S
6TH JOE REFFNER 247 11X"S
7TH CRAIG MEYERS 247 8X"S
8TH DAVE TRIPODI  229 4X"S

FACTORY
 TOM HAMILTON 242 10XS
 NO MEMBER FROM THE CLUB SHOWED UP TO TRY AND COLLECT ON THE BOUNTY ON TOM! WHICH WAS A NICE AMOUNT OF MONEY!!!
 WE MAY TRY THIS AGAIN NEXT YEAR! 50.00$$$

 I PERSONALLY WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THESE MATCHES AND CAME TO HELP OUT,WITHOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION AND ASSISTANCE THESE MATCHES WOULD NOT TAKE PLACE!

WE ARE PLANNING ON HAVING A WINTER SCHEDULE COMING IN 2016 I WILL UP DATE THESE PLANS LATER ON THIS YEAR!

AND SPECIAL THANKS TO WALT FOR RUNNING TARGETS!

 RESPECTIFLY SUBMITTED
 STEVE STROUSE/MATCH DIRECTOR

Meeting Minutes - February 2015

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

February 14th, 2015 Meeting Minutes

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

The January minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Marty Hrin and a second by Walt Kuzemchock. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Breck Neeper.

Match Results

The second winter match had 12 shooters and 3 relays. For the last winter match there is a bounty on Tom Hamilton. If you win and beat Tom Hamilton, Steve Strouse will provide a $30.00 prize.

Old Business

George McCoy has reported that the 2014 taxes are complete and we will have a small refund due.

We had Steve Strouse, Wayne Hicks, Tom Noble, Jeremy Smith, Charles Bungo, Walt Kuzemchock, Bryan Brubaker and Tom Hamilton at the Grice show at the end of January.

New Business

There will be a new format and a new style target for the silhouette matches. The match will be in a 200,300 and 400 yard, 5 shot per target format

Walt Kuzemchock requested a motion to purchase new plastic backers and clips for the target holders. A motion by Marty Hrin passed on a Tom Noble second.

Joel Harris has plowed the driveway, Tom Noble bought kitchen supplies and the oil tank has been filled.

The fishing derby will be held on June 20^th .

We need a volunteer to repair the flue pipes on the woodburner in the gun room.

Joel Dutra made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by James Johnston.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

February Winter Match Results

                                 VALENTINES DAY SNOWBALL MATCH

       OUR VALENTINES DAY MATCH ENDS UP WITH A COUPLE FINISHING 1&2
      STEVE & SHELLY BRENNEN CONTINUE DOMINANCE AT ANDERSON CREEK

  V.F.S.

 1ST STEVE BRENNEN  250 14 X

 2ND SHELLY BRENNEN 250 13 X

 3RD  STEVE STROUSE 250  10 X

 4TH   JAIME EAZOR  249  15 X

 5TH  CRAIG MYERS  249  9 X

 6TH  DAVE TRIPODI  245  9 X

 7TH  JOE REFFNER  245 7 X

 8TH  RON BAILEY  244 5 X

 9TH  JEFF GATES

 FACTORY

 1ST TOM HAMILTON

 2ND STEVE STROUSE

  *ATTENTION CLUB MEMBERS*
 SPECIAL CHALLENGE BY CLUB PRESIDENT TOM HAMILTON
 ANY CURRENT CLUB MEMBER SHOOTING IN FACTORY THAT WINS MATCH BY SCORING HIGHER THAN TOM IS GOING TO RECIEVE A CASH BONUS PROVIDED BY TOM!
 MATCH DIRECTOR STEVE STROUSE IS ALSO KICKING IN SOME DEAD PRESIDENTS  AS WELL!
  THIS CHALLENGE IS TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT SHOT AT THESE MATCHES!

 COME OUT HAVE A GOOD TIME AND ENJOY THE CLUB!

MATCH WORKERS WERE
 6 HOURS
SCOTT BRUBAKER
JAMIE EAZOR
TOM HAMILTON
STEVE STROUSE

 P.S. MANY THANKS TO SHELLY&STEVE AND TOM FOR PROVIDING CHILLI
 THANK YOU ALL.

 AND THANKS TO ALL SHOOTERS AND MATCH WORKERS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MATCH! WITHOUT  YOUR PARTICIPATION OUR CLUB WOULD NOT BE ONE OF PENNSYLVANIAS PREMIER SHOOTING AND SPORTING CLUBS!

 STEVE STROUSE/MATCH DIRECTOR

 814-328-2100