BOD Meeting of March 5, 2018

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Randy Scott, Terry VanDenboom, Todd Hendrey.
ABSENT: None

Meeting called to order at 5:15 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of February 12, 2018 – Accepted as presented 6-0

Treasurers Report: Accepted as read, attached by reference.
Year-end financials posted on Club bulletin board

2018Projects
Skeet field landscaping to complete the concrete work on skeet fields will be about $2,000. Moved to Spring 2018

Notices:
Elections are coming up if folks want to run contact Gino with nominations: Nominations are closed. No change. Voting in process.
President
Secretary
Three annual directors
Election ballots have been sent. Voting will be closed by March 23 in order to present results at Annual Meeting 3-31. No Change

Lawnmower maintenance to be performed on zero turn mower starting 2-21. Complete
Snow blower repair was also completed.
S & T board meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2018 at RSC club house.

2018 Events –Completed dates
Annual meeting – March 31
Spring Clean-up – May 5
Vintage Shoot/other Gun shoot – June 23
Registered Shoot – July 14 and 15
Geezer Shoot – August 18
Landfill Lunch – September 14
Braggin Rights Shoot – October 6
Turkey’s Shoot – November 10

New Business
Board approved repair quote for 5 Stand lift repairs of $1,200 6-0.
Discussed adding reclaimed black top for road to five-stand. Further information and quote being reviewed by Todd H.
Grill repair or replacement research under way.

Meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.
Next Board meeting is Monday, April 2, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(March 2018)

The ballots for the 2018 open Board of Director positions have been sent out. Voting closes on March 24^th for the electronic ballots. The mailed ballots that were sent to those that do not have an email address can be mailed back or submitted at the annual meeting. Just to be clear, I am running for president as there seems to be some confusion as to the position that I am seeking.

Our annual meeting is on Saturday March 31, 2018 at 9am at the club. The BOD will be addressing club finances, shooting metrics, events and projects, election results, and taking questions from the attendees.

The 2017 end of the year financial reports have been posted in the club house. We had another strong year financially and also had another membership record year at 278.

We will be organizing 5 stand shoots/events starting this spring. When plans have become firm, I will send an email detailing the dates and times for the events. If you haven’t tried this venue, I encourage you to come out and give it a try. It is a lot of fun and who knows you may get hooked.

Our big snow blower has been repaired and is available of use. Thanks to Doyle Smith and Gary Nesemeier for coordinating the repair. Hopefully we won’t have to use it much more this year.

WINTER SHOOTING RULES

Trap and skeet fields and sidewalks are to be cleared of snow before shooting. Shovels are outside of the club house and in the storage barn. Two snow blowers are available for use and are located in the storage barn. Do not shoot on fields that have not been cleared of snow. Doing so will compact the snow and make it difficult to remove. It is everyone’s job to pitch in to remove snow from the sidewalks and shooting fields. As always, gun cases are not permitted in the club house. Guns will be permitted, but it is strongly suggested that they only be kept inside if it is raining or snowing.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Milt Schwanke at 815-988-2278, George Ketter at 815-456-2871, or Caleb Davis at 815-243-1483. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a $25.00 annual fee.

2018 Club Projects

• Skeet Fields Landscaping

2018 Club Events

• Annual Meeting – 3/31/18
• Spring cleanup day – 5/5/18
• Vintage/other gun shoot – 6/23/18
• Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot – 7/14 & 7/15
• Old Geezer Shoot – 8/8/18
• Landfill Lunch – 9/14/18
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 10/6/18
• Turkey Shoot – 11/10/18

Best Regards,

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

Rockford Skeet Club Mission Statement

The Rockford Skeet Club’s objectives are to encourage organized target shooting; to forward the development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self-discipline, team-play, and self-reliance which are the essentials of good sportsmanship. It is the duty of all members to contribute to the wellbeing, to protect, to grow, and to enhance the club and its members now and in the future.