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 

JANUARY SNOWBALL BENCHREST MATCH

                                   JANUARY SNOWBALL BENCHREST
                            MATCH @ ANDERSON CREEK SPORTSMANS CLUB

             LADY TAKES IT TOO THE GUY"S AT 1ST WINTER SHOOTING MATCH!

  SHELLY BRENNEN, FROM ST MARYS,PA IN HER 1ST EVER IBS STYLE MATCH  SHOOTS A 250& 19 x"s   TO EDGE OUT 11 MEN IN OUR SNOWBALL SHOOT!

  ON A DAY THAT WAS EXTREMELY COLD FOR A SHOOTING MATCH WE HAD A VERY GOOD TURNOUT WITH 4 RELAYS AND A LOT OF COMPETITORS THAT WERE LOOKING TO CHASE AWAY WINTERS CHILLY GRIP ON THE NORTHEAST BY COMPETING IN OUR SHOOT.

             1ST   SHELLY BRENNEN    250  19 X"S      
             2ND  JAMES EAZOR          250  17 X"S
             3RD  JEFF GATES             250  14  X"S
             4TH  STEVE BRENNEN      248  10  X"S
             5TH  ZACK VOLOSKY        248  8  X"S
             6TH  CHUCK LEROY          247  10 X"S
             7TH  JOE REFFNER           246  8 X"S
             8TH  DAVE TRIPODY         244  8 X"S
             9TH  TOM HAMILTON        242  3 X"S
             10TH  JOHN SHUMAN        241 7  X"S
             11TH  CRAIG MYERS         238  6 X"S
             12TH  ALVIN LEE             DNF

    WE HAD 3 CLUB MEMBERS SHOOT IN THE MATCH AND WERE HAPPY TO HAVE THEM SHOW UP AND MAKE SOME NOISE!
  THEY WERE  JAMIE EAZOR,TOM MR.PRES. HAMILTON,AND CHUCK LEROY
 
IN GOOD SPORTING NATURE CHUCK WAS BESTED BY ZACK SHOOTING CHUCKS GUN IN HIS FIRST MATCH EVER!
 JAMIE WAS BEATEN BY HIS OWN EPS BULLETS BY SHELLY
 AND TOM WAS BEATEN UP BY EVERYONE JUST KEEPING HIM IN STITCHES!
THEY WERE ALL VERY JOVIAL AS IT WAS ALL IN FUN!

OUR NEXT TWO MATCHES ARE 2/14   ( YES VALENTINES DAY)
                                  & 3/14  
 MATCHES START @ 1 / WARMUPS AT NOON!

 MATCH DIRECTOR
 STEVE STROUSE
 814-328-2100

Meeting minutes - January 2015

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
January 10th, 2015 Meeting Minutes

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

The December minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Tom Noble and a second by Bryan Brubaker. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Andy Shaffer and a second by Scott Brubaker.

Match Results
The first winter match had 14 shooters in zero degree weather. A special thanks to Steve Strouse for running the match.

Old Business
Roger Thomas has been contacted as the winner of the members only drawing. Volunteers are still needed for the Grice Gun Shop  sale. Please contact Tom Hamilton for times to volunteer.

New Business
Due to the CWD outbreak and feeding ban in CWD areas, we will not be putting any corn out in the feeder this year. Breck Neeper made a motion to fill the fuel oil tank and drum for the tractor. The motion passed on a Steve Wagner second and he volunteered to coordinate the fuel delivery. Tom Noble volunteered to replenish the kitchen supplies (plates, bowls, garbage bags etc..). The new calendar has been posted on the wall with match schedules.

Bob Huston won the door prize and donated it back to the club.

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

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Food Commitees as of January 2015

Jan. - Bryan Brubaker, Scott Brubaker, Charles Leroy, Jason Bloom

Feb. - Randy & Joe Mitchell,  Ken & Mike Straub

March - Ed, & Travis Spencer, George & Eric McCoy

April - Bob McClure, Carl Huss, Nick Prave, Jeremy Smith

May - Bud Thomas, Roger Thomas, Roy Mahlon, Steve Wagner

June - Harp McNeel, Dave McNeel, Greg Yutzey, Wayne Hicks

July – Jamie Eazor, Charles Bungo, Steve Strouse, Marty Hrin

Aug. – Steve Beretsel, Don Farbo, Bud Ellis

Sept. - Andy Shaffer, Jerry Witherow, Shannon McKee

Oct. - Jim Johnston, Joel Dutra, Paul Gray, Mike Hickman, Brian Allen

Nov. - Bob Huston, Breck Neeper, Mike Solida, Tom Noble, Doug Ell

Dec. - Tom Hamilton, Walt Kuzemchock, Andy Chimenti, Andy Gibson

First winter match is a big success

In spite of zero degree weather the first winter match of 2015 had a packed house

IBS STYLE MATCH / NON SANCTIONED WINTER SHOOTS

 IBS STYLE MATCH / NON SANCTIONED WINTER SHOOTS
Dates are as follows!  1/10/15, 02/14/15, 03/14/15, which are meeting dates!
shoot starts @ 1pm, warm ups @ 12 pm
shoots are 100 yd. SCORE matches
Classes  Factory & Unlimited
25 shots for record/sighters extra! 50 rounds recommended!
For questions or comments CALL 814-328-2100 STEVE STROUSE

December meeting date changed to the 3rd Saturday

In order to avoid conflicting with the last day of deer season, the December 2015 meeting has been rescheduled to the third Saturday, December 19, 2015.

December 13 2014 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
December 13th, 2014 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 Harris and a second by Breck Neeper. The treasurer’s report was presented by Steve Strouse and approved on a motion by Shannon McKee and a second by James Johnston.
Old Business
Walt Kuzemchock reported the deer shoot on the 9th had 16 shooters and the silhouette match had 2 shooters. Bud Ellis has installed the timer for the new furnace and the heat runs to the shooting room. The timer allows the furnace to run for one hour and then must be reset for additional time.
New Business
Tom Hamilton was presented a $50.00 gift certificate for highest point average in Deer Rifle matches. Bob Huston delivered a water sample to Mahaffey Labs. Walt Kuzemchock read the results and stated that our water quality in the pond is excellent in all categories. A special thank you goes to all of the members for a very successful raffle and for their ticket sales. We still need a volunteer to run the IBS matches next year. We need volunteers to man the table at the annual Grices Gun Shop sale which will be held January 31st and February 1st. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board to volunteer.
Scott Brubaker made a motion to move the December meeting to the third Saturday of December to avoid conflicting with the last day of deer season. The motion passed on a Steve Strouse second. Roger Thomas won the members only drawing for the Remington 260 and Walt reported we did not lose money on the drawing this year. Mike Straub and Joe Mitchell have replaced the siding on the west end of the club house and plan to replace a window and side the kitchen wall in the spring. Mike Straub was appointed construction manager. Carl Huss was reelected to his expiring seat on the Board of Directors. Joe Mitchell made a blanket nomination to retain the current officers and the motion passed on a Scott Brubaker second.
The officers are Tom Hamilton – President, Mike Solida – Vice President, George McCoy – Treasurer, Randy Mitchell – Secretary.

James Johnston won the door prize.

Andy Chimenti made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Shannon McKee. Johnston.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Congratulations to Austin Mitchell and Mitchell Hemminger on their first deer. Austin is the son of member Joseph Mitchell and Mitchell is the son of past member Scott Hemminger. They are the grandsons of member Randy Mitchell and great grandsons of member Ken Straub.

Members Joe Mitchell and Michael Straub battled the elements the day after Thanksgiving to put up siding and soffit on the club house.

November 7th, 2014 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
November 7th, 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 Dr. Charles Bungo and a second by JoelHarris. The treasurer’s report was presented by George McCoy and approved on a motion by Tom Nobel and a second by Steve Strouse.

Old Business
Walt Kuzemchock reported the attendance for the Silhouette match was very poor and that 2 more matches remain for the year. Bud Ellis and Steve Beretsel have finished the heat runs to the gun room. Thank you to Walt Kuzemchock for taking care of the gun raffle.
New Business
    Members are asked to contact Tom Hamilton or Walt Kuzemchock to help prepare for a winter rifle league. The league is scheduled for the same Saturdays as the meetings. We need a volunteer to handle next year’s bench rest matches. Bryan Brubaker volunteered to shut off the water. We need a volunteer to gather a water sample for testing at Mahaffey Labs. There is a new project list on the bulletin board. We need to rebuild the 50 ands 100 yard backstops, and Swisher Concrete has donated belting for this project.  Dave McNeel requested $50.00 for sheeting for the shooting shed and the Andy Shaffer made a motion and Breck Neeper seconded the motion to approve the expenditure. We received a Thank You note from the family of Nick Prave. Joel Harris suggested we contact Greg Yutzey for end of the year tax advice. Wayne Hicks donated treated 4x4 posts to be used for the backstops and other projects.  Please put any officer nominations on the back wall.


Paul Gray won the door prize.

Ken Straub made a motion to adjourn and the motion was seconded by Randy Mitchell

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
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2014 Raffle Winners

1. Tom Sturdevent-   Winchester Model 70 FWT 243

2. Phillip R. Tingle-    Remington 870 Express 12g Shotgun

3. Daniel Witherow-  Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifle

4. Duff Groves-        $100.00

$50.00 Bonus Drawing Winners:

Jim Johnston

Jeremy Smith

Vern Stewart

Joe Moore

Gary Hahn

Scott Wagner

Scott ckessman

Eric McCoy

A note from the PREZ:

To our members,

  GREAT JOB!  We sold 693 tickets this year and 92% of the membership helped.  This is a higher percentage of participation than we have had in many years.

  I want to thank Walt Kuzemchock for heading up our raffle, again.  He is doing a great job and we appreciate all he does for the club. His helpers at the meeting were Joel Harris and Mike Solida, thank you also.

  I want to thank each and every member that helped this year,

Tom Hamilton

OCTOBER MATCH RESULTS

These are the results from the Anderson Creek Sportsmen's Club 400 yard deer target match held Sunday, October 12th.

Unlimited Class:
  3 way tie for 1st,
     Tom Hamilton of Curwensville
     Jeff Gates of Altoona
     Craig Meyers of Duncansville

Factory Class:
  1st Walt Kuzemchock of Frenchville
  2nd Tie:
      Ron Bailey Sr of Marsteller
      Bob Huston of Dunois