Vice President Frase called the Director’s Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was answered by Vice President H. Frase, Director D. Anderson,
Secretary J. Hanley, Member’s Secretary R. Carafelly, Director, R. McKinney,
Director E. McNeill, Director C. Michalski, Treasurer T. Marsh, and Range
Officer L. Pillsbury.
Motion made and passed to accept the October meeting minutes.
Treasurer report:
Beginning Balance $9,039.28
Income 2,466.00
Expenses 2,188.84
Major Income Items
Two CCW classes $ 200.00
Trap receipts 910.00
House Rent (Sept. & Oct.) 500.00
IDPA 494.00
Memberships 320.00
Major Expense Items
Tawas Bay Agency (Insurance/rental) $ 975.00
Stan Girard (2 Porta-Johns) 750.00
Raffle Account Balance $7,618.06
Motion made and passed to accept treasurer’s report
Shoot Report: $256.00
OLD BUSINESS Treasurer Marsh presented the board an estimate for a new heating
and cooling replacement system obtained from Mr. Heat Heating and Cooling. The
quote was $4,300. Director McKinney presented an estimate of $6,200 from Scott
Rudolph Heating and Cooling. This information along with details will be
presented to the general membership for a decision and approval at the December
general membership dinner meeting.
Discussion was had about the septic tank and field replacement. Weather
permitting, Range Officer Pillsbury will dig a hole this week to check the
status of the field.
President Wright still waiting for the site reports and range standards from
NRA.
Porta Pottys are installed and serviced
NRA insurance has been paid
Nothing new to report on shooting shed project
Nothing new to report on kitchen project
6 or 7 more requests needed for club logo shirts before the order can be turned
in. Director Anderson found a source for shirts made in USA.
Membership survey completed.
Pin shooting will be organized in the spring.
Range Officer Pillsbury explained that so far a good volunteer turn out for site
in days.
Still working on beginners gun class.
Treasurer Marsh will check on the club's non-profit status.
Discussion was had on fund raising ideas. Director McKinney has a commitment
from both hardware stores in Oscoda to sell club raffle tickets if the club
decided to run a 3-rifle raffle. Director Michalski suggested the club start in
April and sell tickets at the County fair in July. Range Officer Pillsbury
explained the success of paint ball shoots. They are real popular bringing in
big groups to participate.
Director McKinney still waiting for the NRA report on weapon size guidelines for
the range.
A committee is needed to work on range rules update for next season.
Range signs are being worked on. Liability release forms need to be signed.
Director McKinney and Director McNeill are designing an all-steel frame system
for both the styrofoam and other targets.
NEW BUSINESS Range Officer Pillsbury asked the board permission to bring in more
soil to level the area on the range being used for service rifle shooting.
Motion made and passed.
Discussion was opened on rental house maintenance needs. The furnace needs a
bigger cold air intake. The attic insulation is very thin. The kitchen stove is
rusted through, the oven cannot be used. Motion made and passed giving
permission to have repairs done and bills submitted.
The IDPA league would like to schedule firm shoot dates from April through
October on the 2004 calendar.
December general membership dinner meeting will be held on December 3rd. A ham
dinner will be served. Cost will be $6.00 per person with a dessert dish to
pass.
Pistol league practice dates were reviewed. The league begins Sunday January
4th. 3p.m. Other shoot days are Mondays 7p.m. Tuesdays at noon and NRA bullseye
on Thursdays 7p.m.
Vice President Frase went through the mailbag. Sheriff department would like a
$60 donation to support the National Child Safety Council program. Motion made
and passed to donate.
Secretary Hanley will program the digital sign to announce the range closing
dates.
NEW MEMBERS
Freddie Hepting, John Wagster, Gary Salwey
Motion made and passed to accept new members.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 Respectfully submitted, Secretary, John Hanley
Secretary, John Hanley
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