BOD MINUTES OF 2 FEBRUARY 2015

PRESENT:  Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, John Bailey, Harley Shepherd,

Clay Buehler, and Terry VanDerBoom

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1730 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

1. Approval of minutes of 5 January 2015 – Approved 5-0
2. Financial Report – accepted, attached by reference
3. Review 2015 budget. Reviewed with comments. Will approve revised budget at March meeting
4. Reviewed year-end financial reports. No comments or exceptions taken.
5. 2015 Club Projects
   1. Hand gun/.22 rifle range
      1. Pulley system – 2 designs being worked on
      2. Signs – no additional ones needed
      3. Fence – not needed

B. Construction of 5 stand deck – 2 designs under consideration

C. Electrical power for 5 stand and hand gun range – on hold

D. Cameras for 5 stand and hand gun range – on hold

1. 2015 elections – all nominations must be RECEIVED or POSTMARKED no later than 31 January 2015
2. New Business, Lease renewal – Expires 1 March 2015. Currently $7,500 per year. Will exercise 5 year option at $7800 per year. Approved 5-0.
3. 2015 Scheduled Events
   1. Annual meeting – 0900, Saturday, 28 March
   2. Spring Clean-up – Saturday, 2 May, 0800 – 1200
   3. Landfill lunch – Tuesday, 8 September, 1130
   4. Braggin Rights shoot – Saturday, 10 October, 0900

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1800 HOURS

NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IS MONDAY, 2 March 2015

Respectfully Submitted – Sam Valenza, President

President’s Message

(February 2015)

Club member Jeff Fillmore has graciously donated sound abatement material and his time to install it in the handgun range. Jeff started work last week and plans to complete the job sometime this week. It is looking GOOD!!! I’m sure it will make a big difference in reducing the noise. Thanks Jeff to you and your wife for making this happen.

Effective immediately, John Bailey has resigned from his position as club treasurer. John’s contributions to the club have had a positive influence on where the club is today. Thanks John for all that you have done for us. As authorized in the club by laws, I have appointed Randy Scott to fulfill the remainder of John’s term which ends at the annual meeting scheduled for March 28. 2015. Randy will, however, run for treasurer during this year’s election.

Club dues had to be paid by February 1 2015. If dues were not paid by that date, a new application for membership will be required to rejoin the club along with $175 payment.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Milt Schwanke at 815-988-2278 for weekend morning classes and Don Lyddon at 815-877-0754 for weekday afternoon classes. The classes are under an hour long. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection. A twenty five dollar annual fee for 2015 is due at the completion of the class. Under no circumstance can anyone use the range before completing the course.

WINTER SHOOTING RULES

The following winter shooting rules are affective immediately:

• 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, however it is strongly suggested that they only be kept inside if it is snowing or raining.

2015 Club Projects

• Construction of a 5 stand deck – approved and on hold
• Electrical power and cameras for the 5 stand and handgun range – under consideration
• Pulley systems for the handgun range

2015 Club Events

• Annual meeting – 3/28/15
• Spring cleanup – 5/2/15
• Registered Skeet Shoot – 8/15,16/15
• Landfill lunch – 9/8/15
• Bragging Rights Shoot – 10/10/15

Best Regards

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

BOD MINUTES OF 5 JANUARY 2015

PRESENT:  Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, John Bailey, Sam Parkinson, Harley Shepherd,

Clay Buehler, and Terry VanDerBoom

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1700 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

1. Approval of minutes of 1 December 2014 – Approved 6-0
2. Financial Report – accepted, attached by reference
3. Summary of 2014 receivables, attached reference
4. 2015 dues status – 57% received
5. 2015 Club Projects
   1. Hand gun/.22 rifle range
      1. Pulley system – 2 designs being worked on
      2. Signs – no additional ones needed

• Fence – no needed

1. Construction of 5 stand deck – 2 designs under consideration
2. Electrical power for 5 stand and hand gun range – on hold
3. Cameras for 5 stand and hand gun range – on hold

6. 2015 elections – all nominations must be RECEIVED or POSTMARKED no later than 31 January 2015
7. New Business
   1. Vote to buy new coffee maker – approved 6-0
   2. Targets – White Flyer now meet Champion price – will buy them
   3. Lease renewal – Expires 1 March 2015. Currently $7,500 per year.  Sam Valenza, John Bailey, and Harley Shepherd will meet with S&T
8. 2015 Scheduled Events
   1. Annual meeting – 0900, Saturday, 28 March
   2. Spring Clean-up – Saturday, 2 May, 0800 – 1200
   3. Landfill lunch – Tuesday, 8 September, 1130
   4. Braggin Rights shoot – Saturday, 10 October, 0900

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1800 HOURS

NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IS MONDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2015

Respectfully Submitted – Sam Parkinson, Secretary

President’s Message

(January 2015)

Just a reminder, the 2015 annual club dues deadline is February 1 2015. If dues are not paid by that date, a new application for membership will be required to rejoin the club along with $175 payment.

It has been another good year for our club. As I do every year, the following are the events and projects that were completed during the year. Events: registered skeet shoot, bragging rights shoot, geezer shoot, landfill lunch. Projects: construction and completion of the handgun range.

As you may or may not know, only designated members are allowed to adjust and repair our trap, skeet, and 5 stand machines. Therefore, please do not make any adjustments or attempt to repair any of the machines. If a machine is down, contact me, any BOD member, or the designated repair person. All of the names and phone numbers are located on the bulletin board in the club house.

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 e-mail him at mxkied2@comcast.net. Nominations are due by February 1, 2015 and elections will be held in March 2015.

Now that the weather is turning bitterly cold, it is important to turn on the heaters in the skeet high houses in an attempt to prevent targets from freezing together and throwing two targets at a time. The control is located above the power switches. Simply twist the nob for up to six hours of heating.

A new coffee maker has been installed in the club house. It is very simple to operate and the instructions on posted on the side of the unit.

Thanks to the generosity of John Bailey, We now have a new propane heater in the handgun range building. The old umbrella heater is not working and will be moved to the storage barn for possible repair. Thanks John.

A new load of targets will be arriving the week of January 5. We will be receiving White Flyer targets instead of the Champion targets and I’m sure that some of you will be very happy. The price of the White Flyers are now the same price as the Champion targets.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Milt Schwanke at 815-988-2278 for weekend morning classes and Don Lyydon at 815-877-0754 for weekday afternoon classes. The classes are under an hour long. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection. A twenty five dollar annual fee for 2015 is due at the completion of the class. Under no circumstance can anyone use the range before completing the course.

WINTER SHOOTING RULES

The following winter shooting rules are affective immediately:

• 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, however it is strongly suggested that they only be kept inside if it is snowing or raining.

2015 Club Projects

• Construction of a 5 stand deck – approved and on hold
• Electrical power and cameras for the 5 stand and handgun range – under consideration

2015 Club Events

• Annual meeting – 3/28/15
• Spring cleanup – 5/2/15
• Registered Skeet Shoot – 8/15,16/15
• Landfill lunch – 9/8/15
• Bragging Rights Shoot – 10/10/15

Best Regards

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

BOD Minutes of 1 December 2014

PRESENT:  Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, John Bailey, Sam Parkinson, Harley Shepherd, Clay Buehler, and Terry VanDerBoom

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1710 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

1. Approval of minutes of 3 November 2014 – Approved 6-0
2. Treasurers report – accepted, attached by reference
3. 2014 Club Projects
   1. Hand gun range – basically completed, in use now
   2. Pulley system – Spring project. Approved up to $800  6-0
   3. Range accessibility fence – tabled
   4. 5 stand deck – tabled
   5. Power and cameras for 5 stand and hand gun range – tabled
4. All 2014 events completed
5. Carpet cleaning – postponed until Spring
6. 2015 Elections – Nomination now open
7. 2015 dues – Still $125, DUE ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 1. NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED.  IF DUES ARE LATE, MUST REAPPLY AND PAY $175
8. New Business
   1. Skeet field timers installed – turns heat on and off in high houses
   2. Approved 50 rounds for Tom Platt for his extended work 6-0
   3. Order clay targets in December
   4. Handgun training – on going
9. Business of members – non

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1750.

NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING  IS MONDAY, 5 JANUARY 2015

Respectfully submitted:  Sam Parkinson, Secretary

President’s Message

(December 2014)

The handgun range is now operational. Members will be required to complete the handgun/range safety course before the range can be used. Under no circumstance can anyone use the range before completing the course. To sign up for the course contact Milt Schwanke at 815-988-2278 for weekend morning classes and Don Lyydon at 815-877-0754 for weekday afternoon classes. The classes are under an hour long. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection. A twenty five dollar annual fee for 2015 is due at the completion of the class. The club guest policy applies for all handgun range guests – sign them into the guest log book and collect a $5.00 guest fee.

The BOD has approved pulley systems for two lanes on the handgun range for paper targets. The plan is to install them in the spring of next year.

Tom Platt has installed heater in all of the skeet high houses in an attempt to prevent targets from freezing together and throwing two targets at a time.  The control is located above the power switches. Simply twist the nob for up to six hours of heating.

The invoices for the 2015 club dues have been mailed. Payment is due by February 1, 2015.

WINTER SHOOTING RULES

The following winter shooting rules are affective immediately:

• 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, however it is strongly suggested that they only be kept inside if it is snowing or raining.

2014 Club Projects

• Construction of a 5 stand deck – approved and on hold
• Electrical power and cameras for the 5 stand and handgun range – under consideration

2014 Club Events

• All scheduled events have been completed

Best Regards

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

The handgun range is now operational. Members will be required to complete the handgun/range safety course before the range can be used. Under no circumstance can anyone use the range before completing the course. To sign up for the course contact Milt Schwanke at 815-988-2278 for weekend morning classes and Don Lyydon at 815-877-0754 for weekday afternoon classes. The classes are under an hour long. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection. A twenty five dollar annual fee for 2015 is due at the completion of the class.

Best Regards,

Sam Valenza

President Rockford Skeet Club

BOD Minutes of 3 November 2014

PRESENT:  Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, John Bailey, Sam Parkinson, Harley Shepherd, Clay Buehler, and Terry VanDerBoom

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1700 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

1. Approval of minutes of 6 October 2014 – Approved 6-0
2. Treasurers report – accepted, attached by reference
3. 2014 Club projects
   1. Hand gun/.22 rifle range – completion by end of November
   2. Construction of 5 stand deck – 2 designs under review – on hold
   3. Electrical power for 5 stand and hand gun range – Tabled
   4. Cameras for 5 stand and hand gun range – in process
   5. Total cost for hand range at approximately $10,000
4. 2014 Events
   1. Braggin Rights shoot – completed 11 October
   2. Geezer shoot – completed 1 November (23 shooters)
5. Carpet cleaning – scheduled for Wednesday morning, 12 November
6. New Business
   1. 2015 elections
      1. Vice-President and Treasurer – 2 year terms
      2. 3 Directors – 1 year term
   2. 2015 dues – $125, forms will be mailed
   3. Skeet field heaters installed on machines, timers will be added
   4. 2014 mowing report – 31 mows, total cost to club of $1,208.92 Approved 6-0
   5. Targets – will be ordered in December
   6. Compensation for workers on hand gun range – 100 rounds, Approved 5-0-1
7. Business of members – none

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1800

NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IS MONDAY, 1 DECEMBER, 1700 HOURS

Respectfully Submitted:  Sam Parkinson, Secretary

President’s Message

(November 2014)

The handgun range is progressing very well and should be completed by the November 15. Absolutely no one will be able to shoot until they have completed the safety training for the handgun range. I will keep you all informed as to when the training will begin. The two club members that will conduct the training are Milt Schwanke and Don Lyddon.  Also the BOD has approved a $25.00 yearly handgun range usage fee. The fee is due upon completion of the safety training.

WINTER SHOOT RULES

The following winter shooting rules are affective immediately:

• 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, however it is strongly suggested that they only be kept inside if it is snowing or raining.

We had two successful club shoots in October. The “Braggin Rights shoot was won by Frank Halsey and the Geezer shoot high over all shooter was George Ketter. There were also six first place, 6 second place, and 6 third place winner for the Geezer shoot for of the various age categories. Congratulations to all of the winners. Thanks to all that helped organize both shoots. We will have more fun shoots next year.

Tom Platt has installed heater in all of the skeet high houses in an attempt to prevent targets from freezing together and throwing two targets at a time. I will let you all know how to operate the timers in the near future.

As I have always said, members are welcome to attend the monthly Board of Directors meeting with any issues or concerns. The meetings are held at the club on the first Monday of each month and start at 5 pm. All that I ask is that advance notification be given to me so that I can add you to the agenda.

The invoices for the 2015 club dues will be mailed during the first week of December. Payment is due by February 1, 2015.

2014 Club Projects

• Handgun range – and in process
• Construction of a 5 stand deck – approved and on hold
• Electrical power and cameras for the 5 stand and handgun range – under consideration

2014 Club Events

• All scheduled events have been completed

Best Regards

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

BOD Minutes of 6 October 2014

PRESENT:  Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, John Bailey, Sam Parkinson, Harley Shepherd, Clay Buehler, and Terry VanDerBoom

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1700 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

Guest Dave Schroeder requested permission to run a competitive skeet shoot next year.  Date is open until assigned by the ISSA.  Approved 6-0.  A motion was made to pay our dues for next year to the NSSA ($50) and the ISSA ($25).  Approved 6-0

1. Approval of minutes of 8 September 2014 – approved 6-0
2. Treasurers report – accepted, attached by reference
3. 2014 Club Projects
   1. Hand gun range – targeted to finish by end of October
      1. Safety rules – currently being developed
      2. Pulley system – cost and design being researched

• Range access fence – will be put up when project ready

1. Shooting and fee collection – see below
2. Erosion protection – in process

1. Construction of 5 stand deck – two proposals, currently on hold
2. Electrical power for 5 stand and handgun range – tabled
3. Cameras for 5 stand and hand gun range – in process
4. Electronic vote at an earlier date to increase funding for handgun range by $1000, from $5000 to $6000 – approved 5-0-1

4. Braggin’ Rights Shoot – this coming Saturday, 11 October
5. New Business
   1. Geezer shoot – approved 6-0 for 11/1/14 – details to follow. Club will remain open for all, even if you don’t shoot in the event
   2. Revision of unaccompanied minors policy – withdrawn
   3. Carpet cleaning – John Bailey will do
   4. DVR replacement – completed
   5. 2014 targets shot on 5 stand in 3^rd quarter – infor only
   6. Motion to charge $25 per year for members who wish to take the handgun safety course and use the handgun range. Approved 4-2  Cost will be part of their yearly dues
6. Business of members – none

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1700

NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING IS MONDAY, 3 NOVEMBER

Respectfully submitted:  Sam Parkinson, Secretary