Anderson Creek Sportsmen
May 2019 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 Greg Yutzey and a second by Andy Shaffer. George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on a motion Joe Mitchell and a second by James Johnson.
Match Report
There was no match report due to the absence of Jeff kriner.
Old Business
Many thanks went out to James Johnson for arranging the cleaning of the porta-potty. Jeff Kriner and Tom Hamilton rearranged the back room for the insulation to be installed. The insulation was installed and is fire proof, water proof and vermin proof. Tom Hamilton has 4 bicycles for the fishing derby. We still need fishing poles and any other prizes. Randy Mitchell reported he has 2 fishing poles to donate for the fishing derby.
New Business
Tom Hamilton submitted 2 bids he received for replacement of the shooting room and pavilion roof. The 1st is from Country Boys and is $2400 for the shooting room and $1400 for the pavilion and they will leave all of the scrap. The second was from Gary’s of Clearfield and was $1850 for the shooting room and $1150 for the pavilion and they will clean up all scrap. Gary’s also quoted $1350 to fish the siding. A motion was made to accept the Gary’s quote but was tabled pending insurance verification and satisfactory references. James Johnson will also solicit a 3rd quote from a contractor he is familiar with. The fishing derby will be held on June 8th from 10:00 until 1:00. Andy Shaffer made a motion to donate $500 for the prizes for the fishing derby and the motion passed on a Breck Neeper second. There will be a work party 6/1/19 to prepare for the fishing derby, general clean up, weed whacking around the pond and assembly of bicycles will be done.
Approval was given to fill the propane tank and buy a new coffeepot. Due to irreparable damage, Bryan Brubaker built replacement target holders for the 200 yard range. Jeff Kriner volunteered to paint the newly insulated shooting room walls and Dave McNeel will donate approximately 10-12 gallons of gray paint for the job. Jeremy Smith volunteered to prepare the trap machine for the 5/26/19 trap shoot /steak feed. Tom Noble asked all interested shooters to contact him by 5/21 so he can order sufficient steaks. With assistance from James Johnson the combination for the doors has been changed, contact a club officer for the combination.
Carl Huss, Jeff Gates and Christina Cummings were nominated and approved as new members for 2019. And bring the total membership back up to the allotted 50 members.
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Wayne Hicks won the door prize.
Ken Straub made a motion to adjourn and Dave McKneel seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Food Committees by Month May 2019
Food Committees by Month May 2019
Jan. - Bryan Brubaker, Scott Brubaker, Jeff Kriner, Anthony Moore
Feb. - Randy & Joe Mitchell, Ken Straub
March - Ed, & Travis Spencer, George & Eric McCoy
April - Bob McClure, Jeremy Smith, Joel Harris, Scott Gulish
May - Bud Thomas, Roger Thomas, Steve Wagner
June - Dave McNeel, Wayne Hicks, Alan Lucas, Don ODell
July – Charles Bungo, Steve Strouse, Marty Hrin, Jeff Gates
Aug. – Steve Beretsel, Don Farbo, Bud Ellis, Craig Ellis
Sept. - Andy Shaffer, Jerry Witherow, Andy Gibson, Carl Huss
Oct. - Jim Johnston, Joel Dutra, Paul Gray, Mike Hickman, Christina Cummings
Nov. - Breck Neeper, Mike Solida, Tom Noble, Greg Yutzey,
Zac Snyder
Dec. - Tom Hamilton, Walt Kuzemchock, Andy Chimenti, Nick Bakaysa
Jan. - Bryan Brubaker, Scott Brubaker, Jeff Kriner, Anthony Moore
Feb. - Randy & Joe Mitchell, Ken Straub
March - Ed, & Travis Spencer, George & Eric McCoy
April - Bob McClure, Jeremy Smith, Joel Harris, Scott Gulish
May - Bud Thomas, Roger Thomas, Steve Wagner
June - Dave McNeel, Wayne Hicks, Alan Lucas, Don ODell
July – Charles Bungo, Steve Strouse, Marty Hrin, Jeff Gates
Aug. – Steve Beretsel, Don Farbo, Bud Ellis, Craig Ellis
Sept. - Andy Shaffer, Jerry Witherow, Andy Gibson, Carl Huss
Oct. - Jim Johnston, Joel Dutra, Paul Gray, Mike Hickman, Christina Cummings
Nov. - Breck Neeper, Mike Solida, Tom Noble, Greg Yutzey,
Zac Snyder
Dec. - Tom Hamilton, Walt Kuzemchock, Andy Chimenti, Nick Bakaysa
Friday, April 26, 2019
Monday, March 4, 2019
Club dues are due now.
The $50.00 2019 club dues are due now. If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.
February 2019 Meeting Minutes
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
February 2019 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 Joel Dutra and a second by Ken Straub. George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on a motion Dave McKee and a second by Joe Mitchell.
Match Report
There was no match report.
Old Business
The siding installation has been tabled until a future meeting. It was discussed that we hire somebody to finish the siding. The shooting room insulation has been paid for and we are waiting for the weather to break for the installation to take place. Unilec has us on the schedule for the outdoor light installation and will contact Randy Mitchell to coordinate the location and time. The annual children’s fishing derby has been scheduled for June the 8th, more details will follow. New members are reminded that they are responsible for prorated points from the date of their acceptance into the club. Dave Shoff has agreed to have his land timbered and they will be using the club property for the haul road.
New Business
Rob Holland representing Tom Lanager has contacted the club regarding the possible purchase of the land adjoining the club on the western boundary. The initial offer was to sell the land to the club at $1,500.00 per acre. The members agreed that we should continue to pursue the offer and we will need further discussion. A motion was made by Randy Mitchell to award 4 points to the members responsible for supplying food for the monthly meeting. The point distribution will be determined by the food committee members for that meeting and the points will be noted on the calendar so the treasurer can tabulate the points to the respective members point balance. The motion passed on a Walt Kuzemchock second.
The $50.00 2019 club dues are due now. If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Jeremy Smith won the door prize.
Don farbo made a motion to adjourn and Allen Lucas seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
February 2019 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 Joel Dutra and a second by Ken Straub. George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on a motion Dave McKee and a second by Joe Mitchell.
Match Report
There was no match report.
Old Business
The siding installation has been tabled until a future meeting. It was discussed that we hire somebody to finish the siding. The shooting room insulation has been paid for and we are waiting for the weather to break for the installation to take place. Unilec has us on the schedule for the outdoor light installation and will contact Randy Mitchell to coordinate the location and time. The annual children’s fishing derby has been scheduled for June the 8th, more details will follow. New members are reminded that they are responsible for prorated points from the date of their acceptance into the club. Dave Shoff has agreed to have his land timbered and they will be using the club property for the haul road.
New Business
Rob Holland representing Tom Lanager has contacted the club regarding the possible purchase of the land adjoining the club on the western boundary. The initial offer was to sell the land to the club at $1,500.00 per acre. The members agreed that we should continue to pursue the offer and we will need further discussion. A motion was made by Randy Mitchell to award 4 points to the members responsible for supplying food for the monthly meeting. The point distribution will be determined by the food committee members for that meeting and the points will be noted on the calendar so the treasurer can tabulate the points to the respective members point balance. The motion passed on a Walt Kuzemchock second.
The $50.00 2019 club dues are due now. If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Jeremy Smith won the door prize.
Don farbo made a motion to adjourn and Allen Lucas seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
December 2018 Meeting Minutes
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
December 2018 Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.
The November minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Mike Salada. George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on a motion Breck Neeper and a second by Joe Mitchell.
Match Report
The first winter match will be January 12th withj registration starting at 9:30. The trap shoots are approved for the last Sunday in June July August and September.
Old Business
WE can prepay for the insulation. Any adjustment to the $1,800 cost will be adjusted after the project is finished. Steve Strouse brought the arc light but the bulb has been broken. A discussion was held about contacting Unilec for a light or purchasing a light from Walmart. The water sample has been received and the results are very good, with a PH of 6.9 and very low acidity and iron. Randy is still working on contacting Tom Lanager concerning the possible purchase of land adjoining the club, with no response.
New Business
Jeremy Smith introduced Gene Showers,. Jeremy and Gene requested use of the club on March 30 and 31 for a Chukar Challenge shooting event, which is a 1 dog 1 hunter Chukar hunt . Proceeds will be returned to the club. The request was approved on a motion by Marty Hrin and a Tom Noble second. We received an invitation to participate in the Grice’s Shooter Show. After a discussion we decided not to participate in the show this year. The food committee will be reorganized by Randy Mitchell, with plans to drop the members who do not participate. A discussion was held concerning the awarding of points for participation in supplying food at the meetings. Dave McNeel’s term as a director has expired and Jeremy Smith was voted in as a new Board Member.
George McCoy won the members drawing.
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Jeremy Smith won the door prize.
Steve Strouse made a motion to adjourn and James Johnson seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
December 2018 Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.
The November minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra and a second by Mike Salada. George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on a motion Breck Neeper and a second by Joe Mitchell.
Match Report
The first winter match will be January 12th withj registration starting at 9:30. The trap shoots are approved for the last Sunday in June July August and September.
Old Business
WE can prepay for the insulation. Any adjustment to the $1,800 cost will be adjusted after the project is finished. Steve Strouse brought the arc light but the bulb has been broken. A discussion was held about contacting Unilec for a light or purchasing a light from Walmart. The water sample has been received and the results are very good, with a PH of 6.9 and very low acidity and iron. Randy is still working on contacting Tom Lanager concerning the possible purchase of land adjoining the club, with no response.
New Business
Jeremy Smith introduced Gene Showers,. Jeremy and Gene requested use of the club on March 30 and 31 for a Chukar Challenge shooting event, which is a 1 dog 1 hunter Chukar hunt . Proceeds will be returned to the club. The request was approved on a motion by Marty Hrin and a Tom Noble second. We received an invitation to participate in the Grice’s Shooter Show. After a discussion we decided not to participate in the show this year. The food committee will be reorganized by Randy Mitchell, with plans to drop the members who do not participate. A discussion was held concerning the awarding of points for participation in supplying food at the meetings. Dave McNeel’s term as a director has expired and Jeremy Smith was voted in as a new Board Member.
The $50.00 2018 club dues are due now. If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.
George McCoy won the members drawing.
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Jeremy Smith won the door prize.
Steve Strouse made a motion to adjourn and James Johnson seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
Monday, December 31, 2018
2019 Groundhog Matches
2019 Groundhog Matches
Factory Varmint Class
- factory (not custom shop), heavy barreled varmint/target rifles
- all AR/MSR rifles (forend modification allowed) included in this class
- factory marked barreled actions with original chamber
- FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIRED
- stock, trigger and muzzle device replacement allowed
- no benchrest or flat bottomed forend stocks; no forend benchrest adapters
- any factory caliber under .35, any ammunition, any scope power
Unlimited Class
- any caliber under .35, any scope power, maximum forend width 3.1 inches
Course of Fire
- 20 rounds, combined score of four targets, one each at 100, 200, 300 and 400 yards
- full groundhog target at 200, 300 and 400 yards, peeking groundhog at 100 yards
- match fee, $15.00 for four targets, groundhog silhouette targets with sighter targets
- five record shots on each target, 20 record shots total, unlimited sighters
- 7 minute time limit for each target
- LOWEST five holes on targets with excessive hits scored
- THE SAME RIFLE MUST BE USED FOR ALL 4 TARGETS
- ENTRY ON MULTIPLE RELAYS IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
- firing from the bench, with separate front and rear rests
- spotting scopes and coaching allowed
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd places paid; in case of ties awards will be split
IF YOU CANNOT KEEP ALL OF YOUR SHOTS WITHIN THE BACKSTOP, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE FIRING
Gate opens at 9:00. Range opens for sight in at 10:30.
Date and Time
Sunday, May 12, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, June 9, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, July 14, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, August 11, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, September 15, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, October 13, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
2019 400 Yard Deer Hunter Matches
2019 400 Yard Deer Hunter Matches
AR/MSR Class
- any caliber, any ammunition, any scope power, brass catcher recommended
Deer Rifle Class
- tapered sporter barrels of 0.67 inch maximum muzzle (not thread) diameter
- Functional Safety Required, muzzle brakes allowed
- stock suitable for hunting use (no benchrest stocks or adapters)
- stock bedding or replacement allowed, trigger adjustment or replacement allowed
- any centerfire caliber, hunting bullets only, no match or hollow-point bullets
- scope power, 10x fixed or variable (scope power settings may not be changed during the match); spotting scopes recommended
- GIFT CARD AWARDED IN THIS CLASS FOR SEASON HIGH SCORE
Factory Varmint Class
- factory (not custom shop) heavy barreled varmint/varmint rifles
- factory marked barreled actions with original chamber, functional safety
- stock trigger and muzzle device replacement allowed
- no benchrest or flat bottom forend stocks, no forend benchrest adapters
- any factory caliber under .35, any ammunition, any scope power
Unlimited Class
- any caliber under .35, any scope power, maximum forend width 3.1 inches
Course of Fire
- 400 yards, 20 rounds, combined score or two targets with ten shots each
- match fee: $15 for two targets
- "life size" deer target (scored at 5, 3, 1, 0 points)
- ten shots on each record target, NO sighter shots, 20 minute time limit
- LOWEST ten holes scored on targets with excessive hits
- firing from the bench, with separate front and rear rests
- spotting scopes and coaching allowed
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd places paid in each class; in case of ties awards will be split
IF YOU CANNOT KEEP ALL OF YOUR SHOTS WITHIN THE BACKSTOP, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE FIRING
Gate opens at 9:00. Range opens for sight at 10:30
Dates Times
Sunday, May 19, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, June 16, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, July 21, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, August 18, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, September 22, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Sunday, October 20, 2019 @ 11:00 AM
Monday, November 19, 2018
2018 prize raffle
The raffle tickets have been printed and are available now from George McCoy
The drawing will be held at the 1/12/19 meeting.The prizes are
1st Bergara B14 Ridge in 6.5 Creedmoor,
2nd Benelli Nova Field 12 gauge,
3rd S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 ACP,
4th $100.00 cash.
November 2018 Meeting Minutes
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
November 2018 Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.
The October minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Breck Neeper and a second by Dave McNeel. George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on a Joel Dutra motion and a second by Steve Wagner.
Match Report
Walt Kuzemchock reported he had 21 unlimited shooters and 1 deer rifle in the Groundhog Match and 13 unlimted shooters and 1 factory for the deer hunter match. The Ground Hog Match Annual Award was presented to Bob Horton with a 3 match aggregate of 571 with 6 x’s.
Old Business
Alan Lucas and Don Farbo have cut firewood. If the temperature returns to 60 degrees the insulation can be sprayed in the back shooting room. If it does not warm up enough, we can prepay this year for next years insulation. Carl Huss was contacted and the dozer work has been completed from the recent logging. The road is blocked, so please stay off of the road until the road dries up. The water sample has been completed, the results will be emailed to Tom Hamilton. Members are reminded to not make any expenditures without prior approval of the club members, minor expenditures for gasoline etc.. are okay. Steve Strouse has not delivered the donated arc light to the club. Tom Lanager has been contacted by telephone and at his office concerning the possible purchase of land adjoining the club, with no response.
New Business
Arrangements will be made to get the fuel oil tank filled. Wee need a new thimble for the wood furnace in the back room. On a Tom Hamilton motion and a Ken Straub second $100.00 was approved for the purchase. Bud Ellis will purchase the thimble. Bryan Brubaker will turn the water off. After a discussion it was decided to leave the trap machine and cords in the trap house for the winter. Ken Straub will paint the new door in the back room, the paint supplies were previously approved.
Raffle tickets are available from George McCoy. Members are reminded taht this is our biggest fund raiser for the year.
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Charles Bungo won the door prize.
Marty Hrin made a motion to adjourn and Greg Yutzey seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
Monday, November 5, 2018
October 2018 Meeting Minutes
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
October 2018 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 Ken Straub and a second by Steve Strouse. George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on a Marty Hrin motion and a second by Tom Noble..
Match Report
Walt Kuzemchock reported he had 6 unlimited shooters and 1 deer rifle in the Groundhog Match. Steve Strouse has set the schedule for the winter matches which will be held from January through March, with warmups at 10:00 and the match starting at 11:00.
Old Business
The new lights in the shooting room have been installed by Jeff Kriner and Scott Brubaker. Don Farbo replaced the porch light. Andy Shaffer reported that the insulation estimate was $1,800.00 and will require the room be at least 60 degrees. It was decided that we should wait until spring and the warmer weather for the installation. It was also discussed that the door and window need replaced prior to the insulation being installed.
New Business
Dave McNeel made a motion to buy a new door and window for the shooting room and the motion passed on an Andy Shaffer second. Carl Huss was contacted and reported that the cutting of the wood is done but the dozer work has been stalled due to the wet weather. Ken Straub reported the painting is done . Andy Shaffer reported that the rototiller has been delivered and serviced. Andy Chimenti volunteered to get a water sample for testing. Steve Strouse said he will donate an arc light to the club. There will be a work party for cutting wood on 10/28/18. Alan Lucas volunteered to dispose of the florescent light fixtures. George McCoy reported that he has 2 outstanding 50$ checks from last years raffle, and several members volunteered to assist in contacting the recipients. Randy Mitchell suggested we contact Thomas Lanager about a possible purchase of the property fronting the club. After a discussion it was agreed that we should attempt to contact Mr. Lanager about a purchase.
Raffle tickets are available from George McCoy. Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Andy Chimenti won the door prize.
Steve Strouse made a motion to adjourn and Greg Yutzey seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
October 2018 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 Ken Straub and a second by Steve Strouse. George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on a Marty Hrin motion and a second by Tom Noble..
Match Report
Walt Kuzemchock reported he had 6 unlimited shooters and 1 deer rifle in the Groundhog Match. Steve Strouse has set the schedule for the winter matches which will be held from January through March, with warmups at 10:00 and the match starting at 11:00.
Old Business
The new lights in the shooting room have been installed by Jeff Kriner and Scott Brubaker. Don Farbo replaced the porch light. Andy Shaffer reported that the insulation estimate was $1,800.00 and will require the room be at least 60 degrees. It was decided that we should wait until spring and the warmer weather for the installation. It was also discussed that the door and window need replaced prior to the insulation being installed.
New Business
Dave McNeel made a motion to buy a new door and window for the shooting room and the motion passed on an Andy Shaffer second. Carl Huss was contacted and reported that the cutting of the wood is done but the dozer work has been stalled due to the wet weather. Ken Straub reported the painting is done . Andy Shaffer reported that the rototiller has been delivered and serviced. Andy Chimenti volunteered to get a water sample for testing. Steve Strouse said he will donate an arc light to the club. There will be a work party for cutting wood on 10/28/18. Alan Lucas volunteered to dispose of the florescent light fixtures. George McCoy reported that he has 2 outstanding 50$ checks from last years raffle, and several members volunteered to assist in contacting the recipients. Randy Mitchell suggested we contact Thomas Lanager about a possible purchase of the property fronting the club. After a discussion it was agreed that we should attempt to contact Mr. Lanager about a purchase.
Raffle tickets are available from George McCoy. Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Andy Chimenti won the door prize.
Steve Strouse made a motion to adjourn and Greg Yutzey seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Deer target match 10/21/18
The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held its final
The winners are:
Unlimited Class
1st Jeff Gates of Altoona
2nd Rich Gregorchick of East Conamaugh
3rd Jack Balon of Ebensburg
Deer Rifle Class
1st Nick Bakaysa of Smithmill
Pictured are Gregorchick, Gates and Bakaysa
Deer target match of the year
on Sunday. Despite the high winds and cold temperature, we still had 15
competitors.
The winners are:
Unlimited Class
1st Jeff Gates of Altoona
2nd Rich Gregorchick of East Conamaugh
3rd Jack Balon of Ebensburg
Deer Rifle Class
1st Nick Bakaysa of Smithmill
Pictured are Gregorchick, Gates and Bakaysa
Sunday, October 14, 2018
October 14th Groundhog Match
The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held its final groundhog match of the year.
There were 21 shooters in attendance.
The winners are :
Unlimited Class:
1st Greg Shaw of Duncanville
2nd Jim Wonders of Richland
3rd Rich Gregorchick of East Conamaugh
The winner the group match was Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings, with a 5 shot group, at 300 yards, measuring .672".
Pictured are, Jim Wonders, Greg Shaw and Rich Gregorchick. Jeremiah Keefe is holding his winning group target.
The winners are :
Unlimited Class:
1st Greg Shaw of Duncanville
2nd Jim Wonders of Richland
3rd Rich Gregorchick of East Conamaugh
The winner the group match was Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings, with a 5 shot group, at 300 yards, measuring .672".
Pictured are, Jim Wonders, Greg Shaw and Rich Gregorchick. Jeremiah Keefe is holding his winning group target.
Sunday, September 16, 2018
400 yard Deer target match
Tha Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held its monthly 400 yard Deer target match
today.
The winners are :
Unlimited Class
1st Jim Wonders of Richland
2nd Tie
Bob Horton of Windber
John Marr of Puzzeltown
Deer Rifle Class
1st Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
Pictured are, Bob Horton, Jim Wonders and John Marr
The winners are :
Unlimited Class
1st Jim Wonders of Richland
2nd Tie
Bob Horton of Windber
John Marr of Puzzeltown
Deer Rifle Class
1st Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
Pictured are, Bob Horton, Jim Wonders and John Marr
Monday, September 10, 2018
September 2018 Meeting Minutes
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
September 2018 Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.
The August minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Tom Noble and a second by Alan Lucas . George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on an Breck Neeper motion and a second by Steve Wagner.
Match Report
Walt Kuzemchock reported he had 28 shooters in the Groundhog Match, and 14 shooters for the deer hunter match. Jeff Kriner had 11 shooters for the 400 yard match.
Old Business
There has been no contact concerning the Hunter Trapper Education course. Andy Shaffer and Steve Wagner were thanked for the delivery and spreading of the gravel. The new LED lights are not high output and will be returned for the correct bulbs.
New Business
Andy Shaffer got a quote on foam insulation for the back shooting room. The close cell foam will be $2.50 per square foot for approximately 650 sq feet. Walt made a motion to have him come to the club and measure the room for a formal quotation. Andy will make the arrangements and have a quotation for the next meeting. Andy Shaffer reported he has found a 6 foot rototiller at Tractor Supply for $1,799.00. After a discussion, Greg Yutzey made a motion to buy the rototiller from Tractor Supply, and the motion passed on an Andy Shaffer second. Alan Lucas will finish the siding on the clubhouse. Additional items needing addressed for points are, cleaning the shed and changing the oil and filter in the tractor. The raffle tickets have been printed and are available from George McCoy. The members only tickets are also available from George. Contact Tom Noble to join the Chukar Hunt on September 30th. The price is $160 for a 4 man hunt of 10 birds and steak. Ken Straub requested permission to buy more paint to finish the trim and it was determined that the paint was already authorized. Joel Dutra suggested we inspect the results of the recent logging and report any issues to Brownlee Lumber before it is too late to address any of these issues. Tom Hamilton will contact Carl Huss to make sure that the operation has been completed.
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Tom Hamilton won the door prize.
Jeremy Smith made a motion to adjourn and Ken Straub seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
Monday, August 13, 2018
2018 Raffle Tickets and prizes
The raffle tickets have been printed and are available now from George McCoy
The drawing will be held at the 1/12/19 meeting.The prizes are
1st Bergara B14 Ridge in 6.5 Creedmoor,
2nd Benelli Nova Field 12 gauge,
3rd S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 ACP,
4th $100.00 cash.
Groundhog match 8/12/18
The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held its monthly Groundhog match today,
8/12.
The winners are,
Unlimited Class:
1st Jeff Gates of Altoona
2nd Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings
3rd Bob Horton of Windbur
Factory Varmint Class:
1st Glenn Calender of Chicora
The side group match was won by Al Byrne of Ebensburg with a 1.089", 5 shot group at 400 yards.
Pictured are, from the left: Glenn Calender, Jeff Gates, Jeremiah Keefe and Al Byrne.
The winners are,
Unlimited Class:
1st Jeff Gates of Altoona
2nd Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings
3rd Bob Horton of Windbur
Factory Varmint Class:
1st Glenn Calender of Chicora
The side group match was won by Al Byrne of Ebensburg with a 1.089", 5 shot group at 400 yards.
Pictured are, from the left: Glenn Calender, Jeff Gates, Jeremiah Keefe and Al Byrne.
August 2018 Meeting Minutes
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
August 2018 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 Roy Mahlon and a second by Mike Solida . George McCoy presented the treasurer’s report and the report was passed on an Allen Lucas motion and a Breck Neeper second
Match Report
Walt Kuzemchock reported he had 23 shooters in the Groundhog Match, and 13 shooters for the deer hunter match.
Old Business
Brownlee Lumber Company has started logging and has paid one half of the bid amount, with the second amount to be paid in January of 2109. Jeremy Smith has not received any bids or interest in the selling of the old thrower. The game commission will be contacted to set up the Hunter Trapper Education course at Anderson Creek. Jeremy Smith is a certified instructor and tom Hamilton and his 2 son in laws plan to become certified. The gravel we approved from the July meeting has been delivered and Andy Shaffer will spread the gravel under the pavilion. The new LED lights and bulbs are here and arrangements are being made to install them.
New Business
Tom Hamilton reported the grill has been repaired and the propane tank has been filled. The raffle tickets have been printed and will be distributed now. The drawing will be held at the 1/12/19 meeting.
The prizes are 1st prize Bergara B14 Ridge in 6.5 Creedmoor, 2nd Benelli Nova Field 12 gauge, 3rd S7W M&P Bodyguard 380 ACP, 4th $100.00 cash. The members drawing tickets will be available at the September meeting. The Member prize is a Bergara B14 HMR in 308. The member drawing will be 12/15/18. Tom Noble reported that the next Trap Shoot and Steak Feed will be held August 26th. Contact Tom Noble to join the Trap Shoot Steak Feed. The Chukar Hunt will be September 30th . A discussion was held concerning projects to be completed at the club, which include insulate the shooting room, finish the siding on the club house, remodel the bathroom, buy a backhoe etc...
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Charles Bungo won the door prize.
Andy Shaffer made a motion to adjourn and Tom Noble seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
400 yard Deer target match on Sunday, 7/22/18
The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held its monthly 400 yard Deer target match
on Sunday, 7/22/18.
The results are :
Unlimited Class;
1st Bob Horton of Windbur
2nd Jeff Gates of Altoona
3rd Tie
John Shoeman of AltoonaJack Balon of Ebensburg
Greg Shaw of Duncanville
Deer Rifle Class;
1st Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
2nd Greg Yutsey of Dubois
Factory Heavy Barrel Class;
1st Branden Shaw of Duncanville
AR Class;
1st Ed Rethi of Dicksonville
Pictured are, from left, Ed Rethi, Tom Hamilton, Branden Shaw and Bob Horton.
The results are :
Unlimited Class;
1st Bob Horton of Windbur
2nd Jeff Gates of Altoona
3rd Tie
John Shoeman of AltoonaJack Balon of Ebensburg
Greg Shaw of Duncanville
Deer Rifle Class;
1st Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
2nd Greg Yutsey of Dubois
Factory Heavy Barrel Class;
1st Branden Shaw of Duncanville
AR Class;
1st Ed Rethi of Dicksonville
Pictured are, from left, Ed Rethi, Tom Hamilton, Branden Shaw and Bob Horton.
July 2018 Meeting Minutes
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
July 2018 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 Charles Bungo and a second by Bob McClure. Due to the absence of George McCoy, Tom Hamilton gave an abbreviated treasurer report and the report was passed on an Allen Lucas motion and a Dave McNeel second
Match Report
Walt Kuzemchock reported he had 17 shooters in the Groundhog Match., and 16 shooters for the deer hunter match.
Old Business
Tom Noble reported that he had 16 shooters for the Trap Shoot and Steak Feed which was held June 24th, The next Trap Shoot and Steak Feed will be held July 29th Contact Tom Noble to join. The new thrower worked very well. Since the thrower was purchased under the budgeted amount Jeremy Smith made a motion to research purchasing voice activation, the motion passed on a Tom Noble second. On an original motion by James Johnston to purchase LED lights for the shooting room, Jeremy Smith volunteered to donate 3 – 4 foot light fixtures and Tom Hamilton will purchase the LED bulbs for the fixtures. The amended motion by Steve Wagner passed on a Greg Yutzey second. It was agreed thatr we get rid of the old lawn mower and corn planter. Jeremy Smith will explore selling the old bird thrower. Walt Kuzemchock made a motion to purchase 5 tons of gravel for $125.00 for under the pavilion and the motion passed on a Steve Wagner second.
New Business
Ben Sikora, HB Hardwood, Keystone Hardwood, Rob Holland and Brownlee Lumber were invited to grade and bid on harvesting trees for the club grounds. After a discussion by the club members Charles Bungo made a motion to accept the bid from Brownlee Lumber Company, the motion passed on a Jeremy Smith second. Tom Noble and Jeremy Smith reported that the Game Commission is interested in visiting the club to discuss the use of the club for a Hunter Trapper Education course. After a discussion the members agreed to the visit. After a discussion the 2018 Raffle and member drawing will be organized for a start in September..
Anderson Creek window decals are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell.
Jeremy Smith won the door prize.
Don Farbo made a motion to adjourn and Tom Noble seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
Sunday, July 15, 2018
07/15/18 Groundhog Match
The Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club held its monthly Groundhog match today,
7/15/18. 23 marksmen attended.
The winners were;
Unlimited Class:
1st Bob Horton of Windbur.
2nd Jamie Eazor of Reynoldsville
3rd Jeff Gates of Altoona
Factory Heavy Barrel Class:
1st Joe Lash of Johnstown
2nd Nick Bakaysa of Smithmill
3rd Ed Rethi of Dicksonville
Side group match:
Fred Kaminski, of Johnstown, fired a 5 shot group at 400 yards that measured .825.
Pictured are Nick Bakaysa and Bob Horton.
The winners were;
Unlimited Class:
1st Bob Horton of Windbur.
2nd Jamie Eazor of Reynoldsville
3rd Jeff Gates of Altoona
Factory Heavy Barrel Class:
1st Joe Lash of Johnstown
2nd Nick Bakaysa of Smithmill
3rd Ed Rethi of Dicksonville
Side group match:
Fred Kaminski, of Johnstown, fired a 5 shot group at 400 yards that measured .825.
Pictured are Nick Bakaysa and Bob Horton.
Saturday, June 9, 2018
2018 Fishing Derby
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Work party 5:00 Friday June 8th
There will be a work party at 5:00 on Friday June 8th in preparation for the fishing derby. Members are asked to bring canopies for use on Saturday in anticipation of rain.
May 2018 Meeting Minutes
Anderson Creek Sportsmen
May 2018 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 Joel Dutra and a second by Jeff Kriner. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Breck Neeper and a second by Ken Straub.
Match Report
Jeff Kriner reported he had 9 shooters in the Groundhog Match. Walt Kuzemchock reported that the boards on the 400 yard frames have been replaced and the backers were replaced. Members are reminded that they are not to shoot pistols on the 100-200-300-400 yard ranges.
Old Business
The fishing derby is scheduled for June 9th and we still need fishing rods for the giveaway. There will be a work party at 5:00 on Friday June 8th in preparation for the fishing derby. Ed Spencer will supply the chips and drinks. Tom Hamilton will supply the hot dogs buns and condiments.
New Business
Jeff Kriner made a motion to provide $300 for the supplies for the fishing derby and the motion passed on an Andy Shaffer second. James Johnston agreed to get the Porta Potty serviced. The drawing for the Lake Raystown fishing trip raffle fund raiser was held and Greg Zatsick of Falls Creek was the winner. Randy Mitchell brought the Anderson Creek window decals and they are available in orange, green or white and are $5.00 each. They are available at anytime from Randy Mitchell. A discussion was held concerning the purchase of a new trap thrower. A MEC300E is available for $3,977.15. Marty made a motion that we allow $4000.00 for the purchase of the MEC thrower and the motion passed on a James Johnston second. Carl Huss reviewed the property and said we can do a select cut and offered a $5,000.00 contract from Brownlee Lumber. After a discussion it was decided that we should solicit additional quotations. Two new members, Scott Gulish and Andy Gibson were present to fill our 2 openings for membership. Jeff Kriner mada a motion to accept both as members and the motion passed on a Dave McNeel second.
Tom Hamilton won the door prize.
Jeremy Smith made a motion to adjourn and James Johnston and his grandson seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
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