RSC 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes

(3/30/2018)

Meeting was called to order by President Sam Valenza at 9:00am

• Reading and approval of the 2018 annual meeting minutes
  • Minutes were read by Secretary – Al Perry
• Treasurer’s report
  • 2018 yearend financial reports – Presented by Treasurer Randy Scott
  • 2019 budget – Presented by Treasurer Randy Scott
    • Both will be posted on club bulletin board
• 2019 Events:  The following events were reviewed by Sam Valenza.
  • Annual meeting 3/30 –
  • Spring Clean-up 5/4
  • Silver Dollar Shoot  – June 22nd and 23rd
  • Landfill Lunch  –  9/20
  • Bragging Rights shoot  – 10/12
  • Instead of organized shoots throughout the year several lunches will be provided In support of various shooting venues.
    • 5 Stand general shooting – May 18
    • Trap General shooting  – July 13
• 2019 Club Projects
  • Additional concrete work to complete sidewalks on field 1 station 8 to 4 and from stair case sidewalks to semi-circle on all skeet fields.
    • With current expenditures identified below it was decided to move this concrete work to later in the year. Currently on hold
  • Blacktop area from barn entrance to parking lot.
    • Quotes received and evaluated from William Charles and King Blacktop.
    • William Charles was out to verify the ground could support blacktop without additional gravel support. Blacktop cost is $9,200 and will not require additional support.  The work is being scheduled for May once the asphalt plant can open for season.
  • New skeet machines were purchased and will be installed on fields 1-2 in May schedule to be firmed up as supplier will combine our installation with Northbrook club visit. A third set for use on field 3 was quoted and may be purchased later in this year or early next.  The old machines from 1and 2 will be donated to the Boy Scouts and field 3 for use on 5 stand.

• New Business –
  • Club members duties and responsibilities
    • As part of his annual speech Sam Valenza reiterated the need for club members to be active in club maintenance and diligent in maintaining a safe shooting environment. Yet again.
    • Trap league to begin 4-17.
    • It was brought up that new electronics were required for five-stand machines.  Caleb Davis and Todd Hendrey were tasked to get a quote for board review.
  • Open discussion
    • Sam Valenza and Al Perry met with Lyle Clem of NIRPC for a status.  The sale is proceeding in conjunction with the terms of the sale agreement.  Lyle emphasized this was a long term effort which may be years in the making. It was agreed that these meetings would continue in the future.
    • It was reiterated that only 8 shot or higher can be used at club.
    • George Ketter presented the idea of a pistol league and would present plan to board for review.
    • Discussion ensued as to whether the pistol range could be used for conceal carry holster pull practice.  The idea was open for further safety review but for now not be allowed except under certain, to be determined conditions.
    • It was suggested that doors be added to pistol range keeping winter weather out.  It will be discussed further with no action at this time.

• Election Results: Members ran un-opposed.
  • Vice-President: Larry Ohda
  • Treasure: Randy Scott
  • Bod Members at Large:
    • Todd Hendry
    • Harley Shepherd
    • Terry VanDenBoom

No other business was conducted and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 These meeting Minutes were prepared and submitted by Secretary Al Perry

BOD Meeting of April 1, 2019
PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Terry VanDenboom, Randy Scott, Todd Hendrey
ABSENT: Harley Shepherd
Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
Minutes of March 11, 2019 – Accepted as presented 5-0
Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.
2019 Projects:
Additional concrete work to complete sidewalks on field 1 station 8 to 4 and from stair case sidewalks to semi-circle on all skeet fields.
With current expenditures identified below it was decided to move this concrete work to later in the year. Currently on hold
Blacktop area from barn entrance to parking lot.
Quotes received and evaluated from William Charles and King Blacktop.
William Charles was out a second time to verify the ground could support blacktop without additional gravel support. Blacktop cost is $9,200 and will not require additional support. The work is being scheduled for May once the asphalt plant can open for season.
New skeet machines will be installed in May schedule to be firmed up as supplier will combine our installation with Northbrook club visit.
Notices:
Due to increased cost of targets the cost of rounds for members is being increased to $4.00 effective immediately. The increase will not affect prepaid rounds prior to April 1st. Board approved the increase 4-1.
Board approved a hand gun league to be run by George Ketter. The details will follow. Board approved plan 5-0.
New member orientation form was created and safety officers were briefed prior to annual meeting on Saturday.
Trap league starts 4-17 with 9 teams signed up.

1. Events Annual meeting 3/30 – complete Spring Clean-up 5/4 Silver Dollar Shoot – June dates 22nd and 23rd (note correction to June) Landfill Lunch – 9/20 Bragging Rights shoot – 10/12 Instead of organized shoots throughout the year several lunches will be provided In support of various shooting venues. 5 Stand – May 18 Trap General shooting – July 13
   1. New Business:
      Motion made to skip May meeting due to board member availability. 5-0
      New member orientation sheet was created and safety officers were briefed prior to annual meeting on Saturday.
      Motion was passed 5-0 to allow Todd Hendrey to spend up to $3,300 on new receivers and misc hardware in support of 5-stand machines.

Meeting adjourned at 6:20.
Next Board meeting is Monday, June 3 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(April 2019)

The price of targets has increased by $1.60 per case in an 18 month period since September of 2017 to our last delivery in March of this year resulting in a 19 %  increase. Our target prices have held firm since January of 2012. The Board of Directors has decided that to maintain our profit margins, the price of rounds will increase by $.50 to $4.00 a round. This increase is effective starting today April 2, 2019. Any payments deposited in the club draw before April 2 will be credited as $3.50 rounds. All prepaid rounds in the log book will remain at $3.50. All rounds recorded in the log books that have not been paid will be at $4.00. When payment is made for these unpaid rounds, please calculate the payment at $4.00 per round.

The new Promatic skeet machines for fields 1 & 2 have been received and will be installed by the Promatic technicians around the first of May. We will need help from the members to assist in removing the old machines and placing the new machines in the skeet houses. The machines on field 3 will be replaced later this year or in the spring of 2020.

As stated in my March President’s Message the Board also approved extending the parking lot to the barn. The work will be done by William Charles and should be completed sometime during the second half of May of this year. I will send out a notice advising when work will begin.

The board also approved the purchase of new receivers and transmitters for the 5 stand venue.

Just to give everyone a perspective on our approved expenditure so far for this year the following is a breakdown.

• New Skeet Machines – $20,000
• Parking lot blacktop – $9,000
• Targets – $18,000
• 5 stand receivers and transmitters – $3,300

If you are planning on shooting in our spring trap league you will need to sign up by April 10 if you haven’t done so already. The league starts on April 17. Nonmembers are welcome to participate so ask your friends to join you.  CONTACT Jeff Celletti to sign up and for questions contact Jeff at jeffcelletti@yahoo.com or 815-713-6322.

George Ketter is starting a pistol league if there is enough interest. It will be held twice a month consisting of 10 to 12 shoots. Each league shoot will consist of a 60 round course of fire with up to 8 shooters on the firing line at a time. Cost would be $5 per shoot. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the league. To be eligible for prizes you must complete all the shoots. There will be make up shoots and pre shoots if a shooter  misses or cannot attend a future shoot. A shooter can shoot 2 matches in 1 day with no more than 2 shoots on a given day. Shoots for April will be on the 13 & 27 with a 9 a.m. start time. The shoot is open to members and guests. Guests will have to pay the $5.00 shoot fee plus the $5.00 guest fee each time he/she shoots. Contact George to sign up and for questions at 815-631-9366 or email to geosueket@msn.com.

Our annual meeting was held on Saturday March 30, 2019 at 9am at the club. The BOD addressed club finances, events and projects, election results, and took questions from the attendees.

Our annual spring cleanup date is at 8:30 am on Saturday May 4. Bring out your shovels, rakes, and trimmers. No shooting will be allowed until all of the work is done. I hope to see you there. Lunch will be provided.

The 2019 Board of Directors election results are as follows.

• Vice President – Larry Ohda
• Treasurer – Randy Scott
• Directors – Terry VanDenBoom, Harley Shepherd, Todd Hendrey

The Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot is June 22-23, 2019. Please register early, this is a 30 shooter event. $48 a gun fees included. Payouts are 1-5 = 100%, 6-13 = 65/35%, 14+=50/30/20%. $8/ stays in Class $2/ Gun Champ. All Shoot offs will held at the end of each day. For registration please email jonescacdr@hotmail.com with your rotation preferences and shooting squads, or preregister on myskeet.com (shoot# 155268)

Rotations           Sat 6/22         Sun 6/23

                         12ga   20ga     28ga    410ga

1                       9:30    1:00     11:00   2:30

2                      11:00  2:30     9:30     1:00

Lunch will be served and is included for registered shooters. Any questions please call Chuck Jones 815-275-0090. General Info: This mandatory purse skeet shoot with a set of rotation of events, times and fields. All current NSSA rules will apply and shoot is restricted to NSSA members. It is the SHOOTER’S responsibility to have their average card in order. Shoot management reserves the right to refuse entry of anyone that may interfere with the harmony of a shoot and reserves the right to change or cancel any portion of the program it deems warranted. No refunds of paid entries will be made unless circumstances warrant it. Emails will confirm your squad registration.

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.

2019 Club Projects

• Skeet field 3 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – on hold
• Black top the gravel area from the main parking lot to the barn – approved
• New skeet machines for fields 1 & 2 –  approved

2019 Events

• 5 stand day including lunch – 4/27/19
• Spring Cleanup – 5/4/19
• Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot – June 22 & 23
• Trap Day including lunch – 7/13/19
• Landfill lunch – 9/20/19
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 10/12/19

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.