RSC 2016 Annual Meeting Agenda
(3/25/2017)

Meeting called to order by Sam Valenza 9:00 am

Reading and approval of the 2016 annual meeting minutes
Read and approved

Treasurer’s report
2016 yearend financial reports – presented
2017 budget – presented

2017 Projects
Hand gun range Pulley system –completed
Discussion ensued over limiting caliber to 45 cal. as already posted in rules.
Construction of 5 stand deck –
Need to resolve overshoot prior to construction – NIRPC/RSC collaboration
Replace or repair of concrete on Skeet fields. A discussion of repair or replace ensued and the RSC board will continue to look for best approach.
We will be adding Wi Fi to club house in order to facilitate internet service for members and possibly adding kiosk for credit card payment of rounds.
The board is reviewing possibility of adding card readers to all venues enabling better recording and tracking of target metrics.

During open discussion the membership indicated that the board should also look at the EZ Pull system in addition to Long Range as the system supplier. RSC board will pursue quotes from both suppliers.

If needed, we will look at purchasing a new trap machine for trap field one.

2017 Events
Annual meeting – 3/25
Spring cleanup – 5/6
Vintage/ other shoot – 6/24
Old Geezer shoot – 7/22
Registered Skeet Shoot – 8/12 & 8/13
Landfill lunch – 9/15
Bragging Rights Shoot – 9/23
Turkey shoot 11/4

New Business
S&T Land Status – Ed Clifford provided an update to the members
While the direction on how to complete sale is still being worked out, Ed stated the S & T Landcorp is leaning toward selling shares of S & T to NIRPC in order to protect the right of first refusal to S & T on adjoining Windquist property.
A discussion ensued that was inconclusive as to whether the S & T had the authority to complete the sale in this manner. However it was recommended that S & T review their by-laws for compliance.

Club Shooting metrics –
Shooting metrics were prepared from log books and charts on shooting frequency were presented and on display at club.
This was the second year the metrics were developed and presented to the membership. The metrics will be posted in club house.

Sam Valenza reiterated that as a club we all have the requirement for taking care of the grounds, buildings etc. and that we all need to act as safety officers and help each other to shoot in safe manner.

The election results were presented by Gary O’Neil and are as follows.
VP – Larry Ohda
Treasurer – Randy Scott
BOD Member at large
Terry VanDenBoom
Clay Behuler
Harley Shepard
Open discussion

A recommendation was made to purchase a trap machine for five stand/sporting clays field. Todd Hendry has action to present to RSC board a plan for this recommendation.

Meeting adjourned at 10:10 March 25, 2017

Minutes prepared and submitted by Al Perry RSC Secretary

BOD Meeting of March 6, 2017:

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenBoom, Clay Beuhler, Randy Scott.

ABSENT: None

Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of February 6, 2017 – Accepted as presented 6-0
Treasurers Report: Accepted as read, attached by reference.

• 2017 Projects
  Hand gun range pulley system complete. Work continues on lanes 2 & 3. Nearly complete per Randy.
  Assessment of concrete shooting pads will be made to facilitate repair or replacement of the pads.
  Exploring combined Wi-fi and new telephone service for club house.Notices:
• A selection of new hand tools will be purchased. Tools to be used for club and machine maintenance. In process.
• 2017 Events – Planned dates – No Change
  Annual meeting – March 25
  Agenda review complete.
  Spring Clean-up – May 6
  Vintage Shoot (new format) – June 24 (date under review)
  Geezer Shoot – July 15
  Registered Shoot – August 12-13
  Landfill Lunch – September 15
  Braggin Rights Shoot – September 23
  Turkey’s Shoot – November 4
• New Business
  Purchase of additional steal target for pistol range approved 6-0.
  Todd Henry will pick up oversight of the five stand venue from Caleb Davis.

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM .
Next Board meeting is Monday, April 3, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(February 2017)

The membership renewal period for 2017 expired on Feb. 1. Last year was another record year for membership at 273 up from 268 in 2015. We begin this membership year with 254 members with a loss of 7% or 19 members. Typically 8 to 10% of our members do not renew their membership. Hopefully with new member signups we can again set a record.

Please mark your calendrers for the annual meeting which will be held on March 25, 2017 at 9am at the club. The BOD will be addressing club finances, shooting metrics, events and projects, election results, and taking questions from attendees.

Nominations for the open BOD positions are closed as of by February 1. Electronic ballots will be emailed on or before March 1, 2017. For those that do not have an email address on file a paper copy will be mailed on or before March 1. The voting for both types of ballets will close at midnight on March 20, 2017.

The 2016 end of the year financial reports will be posted in the club house for your review. Another banner/record year for our financial position.

We are investigating installing Wi-Fi in the club house. If this is feasible, I will email all of you  the password once the system is installed.

We are also looking into mud jacking or replacing some of the skeet concrete pads that are sagging below grade. This will be done sometime in the spring or early summer.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Don Lyddon at 815-877-0754. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a $25.00 annual fee.

2017 Club Projects

• Install pulley systems on lane 2 & 3 in handgun building
• May purchase a new trap machine for trap field 1
• Club Wi-Fi
• Mud jack or replace some of the skeet shooting stations that are sagging

2017 Club Events

• Annual meeting – 3/25/17
• Spring cleanup date – 5/6/17
• Vintage/other gun shoot – 6/24/17
• Old Geezer Shoot – 7/22/17
• Silver Dollar registered skeet shoot – 8/12 & 8/13/17
• Landfill lunch – 9/15/17
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 9/23/17
• Turkey Shoot – 11/4/17

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.

BOD Meeting of February 6, 2016:
PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenBoom, Clay Beuhler.

ABSENT: Randy Scott

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

Minutes of January 2, 2016 – Accepted as presented 5-0

Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference Accepted 5-0.

2017 Projects
Hand gun range pulley system complete. Work continues on lanes 2 & 3. No change
Notices:
A selection of new hand tools will be purchased. Tools to be used for club and machine maintenance. In process.

2017 Events – Planned dates – No Change
Annual meeting – March 25
Spring Clean-up – May 6
Vintage Shoot (new format) – June 24 (date under review)
Geezer Shoot – July 15
Registered Shoot – August 12-13
Landfill Lunch – September 15
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 23
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4

New Business
BoD Election 2017 – Treasurer, Vice President and three at large members will be up for vote. President and Secretary were voted on in 2016. No change

Applications for carry over member applications were complete February 1, 2017. Nineteen members did not renew.

No new information concerning the S & T has been presented to the RSC board. A note will be sent to Ed Clifford requesting status as a key date in the acquisition process, as identified by the S&T Corp., was January 31, 2017.

A vote was taken to combine on site telephone with wireless carrier for WiFi access at club house. Passed 5-0

Several concrete shooting pads have sunken or been damaged over the years. The board will explore raising or replacing these pads. Action: Al Perry.

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM .
Next Board meeting is Monday, March 6, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(January 2017)

Club dues have to be paid by February 1, 2017. If payment is not received by this date, memberships will be terminated and can only be reinstated by reapplying for membership and paying the new membership fee of $175.00. Please be sure to fill out the invoice form in full when making a payment. This is the only way we have of insuring that your contact and FOID data is up to date. Let me know if you did not receive an invoice.

If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors for the positions of vice president, treasurer, and three directors or want to make a nomination, please contact Gino Nizzi at 815-572-5625 or e-mail him at mxkied2@comcast.net. Nominations are due by February 1, 2017 and elections will be held in March 2017.

Once again I need to remind all of you that keeping the club clean is all of our responsibility. Recently I walked into the bath rooms and found urine all over the toilet seats, waste basked full with paper towels thrown on the floor. This is totally unacceptable. If you can’t pee straight, take a seat. Empty the bathroom waste baskets when full including the ones out in the club house and outside. I know the majority of our members do take time to tidy up the place. However there is a few that think that they are exempt. We have purchased a new vacuum cleaner located in the closet. When the floor is dirty, please vacuum.  If we have to start paying for these tasks, you can be sure that our rounds fee and/or our membership fees will increase. Please be a responsible member and pitch in. Thanks for your support.

A new budget for 2017 has been approved will be posted in the club house for your review.

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. The snow blower is available for use and is 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.

A new smaller Toro snow blower has been purchase to complement the larger blower.  Either blower can be used to clear fields and walks of snow.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Don Lyddon at 815-877-0754. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a $25.00 annual fee.

2017 Club Projects

• Install pulley systems on lane 2 & 3 in handgun building
• May purchase a new trap machine for trap field 1

2017 Club Events

• Annual meeting – 3/25/17
• Spring cleanup date – 5/6/17
• Vintage/other gun shoot – 6/24/17
• Old Geezer Shoot – 7/22/17
• Silver Dollar registered skeet shoot – 8/12 & 8/13/17
• Landfill lunch – 9/15/17
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 9/23/17
• Turkey Shoot – 11/4/17

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.

BOD Meeting of January 2, 2016:
PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Randy Scott, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenBoom, Clay Beuhler.
ABSENT: None
Meeting called to order at 5:20 by President Sam Valenza
Minutes of December 5, 2016 – Accepted as presented 6-0
Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference Accepted 6-0.
2017 Budget reviewed and approved 6-0

2017 Projects
Hand gun range pulley system complete. Work continues on lanes 2 & 3 no change
Notices:
A new smaller snow blower was purchased for use on clearing fields or sidewalks. Approved 5-0 email vote.
A new vacuum cleaner was purchased for use in club house. Approved presidential authority.

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25
Spring Clean-up – May 6
Vintage Shoot (new format) – June 24 (date under review)
Geezer Shoot – July 15
Registered Shoot – August 12-13
Landfill Lunch – September 15
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 23
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4

New Business
BoD Election 2017 – Treasurer, Vice President and three at large members will be up for vote. President and Secretary were voted on in 2016. No change
2017 Dues Invoices were sent out December 2016
A selection of new hand tools will be purchased. Tools to be used for club and machine maintenance.
A vote was taken to increase mowing charges to $35 per cut. Approved 5-1.
A vote was taken to eliminate dues for club officers. Defeated 2-4.

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM (to accommodate Larry Ohda).
Next Board meeting is Monday, February 6, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(Dec. 2016)

The 2017 dues invoices will be mailed in the next few days to all members. Any member that joined the club after September 30, 2016 will not receive an invoice as their dues are paid up through 2017. Payment is due by February 1, 2017. If payment is not received by this date, memberships will be terminated and can only be reinstated by reapplying for membership and paying the new membership fee of $175.00. Please be sure to fill out the invoice form in full when making a payment. This is the only way we have of insuring that your contact and FOID data is up to date. Let me know if you do not receive an invoice.

The club held the second annual Turkey Shoot in November. It was a lot of fun. We had a number of winners whose names are posted in the club house. Thanks to Frank Halsey and his crew for coordinating this shoot.

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. The snow blower is available for use and is 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.

With the cold weather upon us the trap on field 2 will need to warmup for 15 to 20 minutes before it is used so that the hydraulic oil comes up to temperature. If this is not done the machine will not function properly. Also it is a good idea to turn on the heaters in the skeet houses by simply turning the timer switch knob. This will help to prevent the machines from throwing two birds at the same time.

When putting money/checks in the club deposit draw, please identify on the envelope or the check what the deposit is for. We recently received a deposit with the envelope marked “shooting”. The proper credit cannot be given to the member when this is done. Please fill in the blanks on the envelope.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Don Lyddon at 815-877-0754. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a $25.00 annual fee.

I want to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

2016 Club Projects

• Construction of a 5 stand deck – approved and on hold

2016 Club Events

• All events have been completed

2017 Club Events

• Annual meeting – 3/25/17
• Spring cleanup date – 5/6/17
• Vintage/other gun shoot – 6/24/17
• Old Geezer Shoot – 7/17/17
• Silver Dollar registered skeet shoot – 8/12 & 8/13/17
• Landfill lunch – 9/15/17
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 9/23/17
• Turkey Shoot – 11/4/17

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.

BOD Meeting of December 5, 2016:

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Randy Scott, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenBoom, Clay Beuhler.

ABSENT: None

Meeting called to order at 5:40 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of November 1, 2016 – Accepted as presented 5-0
Treasurers Report: Accepted as read, attached by reference Accepted 5-0.

2017 Budget being prepared

2015/2016 Projects
Hand gun range pulley system complete. Work continues on lanes 2 & 3 no change
Construction of 5 stand deck – 2 designs under review – construction on hold pending over shoot rights resolution. No change

Notices:

2016 Events – Dates finalized
Registered Skeet Shoot – August 13-14. Complete
Old Geezer Shoot – September 17. Complete
Landfill Lunch – October 4. Complete
Braggin Rights shoot – October 15. Complete
Turkey Shoot – November 5. Complete

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25
Spring Clean-up – May 6
Vintage Shoot (new format) – June 24
Geezer Shoot – July 15
Registered Shoot – August 12-13
Landfill Lunch – September 15
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 23
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4

New Business
Memorandum of Agreement with NIRPC and Rockford Skeet Club signed to allow RSC shooting on property in the event of S&T Corp sale of land to NIRPC.

BOD Election 2017 – Treasurer, Vice President and three at large members will be up for vote. President and Secretary were voted on in 2016.

Dues Invoices will be out week of December 5, 2016

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30PM

Next Board meeting is Monday, January 2, 2017 @ 5:30 PM

Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(Nov. 2016)

The Skeet Club (RSC) and the Northern Illinois Rifle and Pistol Club NIRPC) have negotiated a memorandum of agreement which helps to insure that our club will be secure for years to come in the event that the sale of the S&T land is sold to the NIRPC. The agreement includes the follow:

• Six five year options upon the expiration of our current lease. Rental will be $7,900 per year which is the same as we will be paying with the last option of our current lease which expires in February 2025. After the first five year option there will be a 3% escalation for each 5 year option
• The NIRPC grants RSC a right of first refusal on their land to the east of our club and the property that we will be leasing in the event that they decide to sell the land
• NIRPC will not infringe on our over shoot agreement and will work with us to restructure the current agreement to benefit both clubs. Both organization will also attempt to work on a 5 stand venue over shoot agreement
• All of our equipment will remain the property of the RSC.

As a result of this agreement and the possibility of future opportunities, it is the RSCs Board of Directors opinion that the sale of S&T to the NIRPC go forward.

This year’s Turkey Shoot is Saturday November 5. At 9am to noon. This shoot is for a $15.00 turkey. Participants will shoot 2 birds from each station on the trap field for a total of 10 birds. The high score from each five person squad will be the winner. For skeet, 2 birds will be shot from stations 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 for a total of 10 birds. The high score from each five person squad will be the winner. For 5 Stand, 2 birds will be shot from each station for a total of 10 birds. Again, the high score from each 5 person squad will be the winner. The cost is $5.00 each time an event is shot. Lunch is included

The annual Braggin Rights Shoot was held on Saturday, October 15. The winners are: 1^st place – George Ketter, 2^nd place – Greg Baylander, 3^rd place Jim Dial. Congratulation guys.

2016 Club Projects

• Construction of a 5 stand deck – approved and on hold

2016 Club Events

• Turkey Shoot – Nov. 5, 2016

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.

BOD Meeting of November 1, 2016:

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Randy Scott, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenBoom, Clay Beuhler.
ABSENT: None

Meeting called to order at 5:40 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of October 4,2016 – Accepted as presented 6-0

Treasurers Report: Accepted as read, attached by reference Accepted 6-0.

2015/2016 Projects
Hand gun range pulley system complete. Work continues on lanes 2 & 3
Construction of 5 stand deck – 2 designs under review – construction on hold pending over shoot rights resolution. No change

Notices:
Shirts and t-shirts are available for order. Orders may be confirmed with Randy Scott who will coordinate a new order in future. No Change.

2016 Events – Dates finalized
Registered Skeet Shoot – August 13-14. Complete
Old Geezer Shoot – September 17. Complete
Landfill Lunch – October 4. Complete
Braggin Rights shoot – October 15. Complete
Turkey Shoot – November 5.

New Business
S and T Corp presented their shareholders and RSC club board members with an offer to sell land to NIRPC (Northern Illinois Rifile and Pistol Club) during a meeting at the club house. The RSC board has met with attorneys and club members to develop a Memorandum of Agreement that would protect the club’s lease and shooting rights should this sale be completed. The Board approved this MoA 6-0 and will present the MoA to the NIRPC and S & T corp for signature.

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30PM
Next Board meeting is Monday, December 5, 2016 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary