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.

BOD Meeting of March 11, 2019

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenboom, Randy Scott, Todd Hendrey
ABSENT:
Meeting called to order at 5: 25 by President Sam Valenza
Minutes of February 4 , 2019 – Accepted as presented 6-0
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.
Blacktop area from barn entrance to parking lot.
Quotes received and evaluated from William Charles and King Blacktop.
Board approved motion for Sam Valenza to authorize and contract with William Charles to complete work which includes full blacktop of the area between current blacktop parking lot and the garage entrance. Blacktop cost is $9,200 with additional cost of $5,300 if base depth enhancement is required. Motion passed 6-0.
Notices:
A motion was made to authorize the procurement of new skeet throwing machines for all three fields at the president’s discretion. The motion passed 6-0 and the club purchased machines for fields 1 and 2, including installation, this year with a third set priced for procurement and installation next year. Machines will be installed later this spring on fields 1 and 2. The new machines were procured at a price of $10,035 per set/field with additional cost of approx. $600 each for installation. The old machines are being donated to the Boy Scouts.
The President and Secretary met with a member of NIRPC for a status of their plans for developing the gravel pit and property adjacent to the RSC property. The status is that the plans were going forward on a long term basis consistent with original plans. We asked if we could formally expand the 5-stand overshoot with documented agreement. He would bring up our request at their next meeting.

2019 Events

Annual meeting 3/30
Spring Clean-up 5/4
Silver Dollar Shoot – July dates 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 – April 27
Trap General shooting – July 13

New Business:
The Board will set up meeting with NIRPC to discuss status of land deal with S&T. Meeting tentatively scheduled for February 2019. Complete see above note.
To improve and provide consistent safety briefings to new and current members, a review of current documentation and development of an implementation plan is being undertaken. Action: Randy Scott. Complete and new Safety Orientation briefing form established for new members.
A review of the club policies and procedures is being conducted for relevancy. Action Al Perry. Complete and updated book in clubhouse
Meeting adjourned at 6:40.
Next Board meeting is Monday, April 2 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(March 2019)

The Board of Directors has approved the purchase of two new sets of Promatic skeet machines for fields 1 & 2. The machines on field 3 will be replaced later this year or in the spring of 2020. Delivery of the machines will be in the next couple of week. The Board also approved extending the parking lot to the barn. The work will be done by William Charles and should be completed sometime in May of this year.

If you are planning on shooting in our spring trap league you will need to sign up by April 1 if you haven’t done so already. The league starts on April 17. Non members are welcome to participate so ask your friends to join you.  CONTACT: Jeff Celletti to signup or if you have any questions at jeffcelletti@yahoo.com or 815-713-6322.

Our annual meeting is on Saturday March 30, 2019 at 9am at the club. The BOD will be addressing club finances, events and projects, election results, and taking questions from the attendees.

The electronic ballots and the paper ballots, for those that do not have email, for the 2019 board of director’s election have been sent out to the membership.

A meeting/discussion was held with the Northern Illinois Pistol and Rifle Club regarding plans for the quarry. The following are some of the topics discussed.

• The NIRPC is continuing to pay off the Harrison Av. Property where the club currently shoots and has approximately two years left to complete sale and deed transfer.

• In addition, NIRPC is paying the earnest money to S & T Land Corporation for the RSC property. Approximately two years of earnest payments are left before having to secure loan for completion of sale
• NIRPC stated they have not secured a loan for the balance of procurement of RSC land but don’t feel that this will be a problem as they have secured an MOA with RSC for continuing rent payments which will generate income for consideration by a loaning institution.
• Some discussion ensued as to how the quarry will be developed. NIRPC may look at providing year round facilities with electricity and water but these plans are not final.  First course of retrofit will be to fill the pond then provide some berms for shooting purposes.  None of this is final and plans for overall development appear at least several years off.
• RSC asked if the club could get an agreement for increased scope of overshoot for 5-Stand. NIRPC agreed to consider and would bring up at their next monthly meeting.
• To end the meeting NIRPC and RSC members agreed to continue to meet and work on facilitating discussions for future operations of both clubs.

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 shooter. 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

• Annual Meeting – 3/30/19
• 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.

BOD Meeting of February 4, 2019

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
Blacktop area from barn entrance to parking lot.
Notices:

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenboom, Randy Scott, ABSENT: Todd Hendry

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

Minutes of January 7, 2019 – Accepted as presented 5-0

Treasurers Report: Accepted as read, attached by reference.
A 2019 budget passed 5-0.

Dues renewal complete.

The BoD received a letter stating there is enough ground contamination so that a well is not feasible on our property. Therefore the water was tested for VOC by an independent lab and molds and bacteria were checked by Winnebago County. Both tests were negative for contaminants. The water in the clubhouse is potable. Also, our water is from a deep water well located on the corner of Baxter and Lindenwood.

Jeff Celletti is organizing a trap league for the summer. Further information is coming but it will start April 17 and run 10 weeks.

Mowing duties were again accepted by the Lawn Group (formerly known as The Sycamores). They will receive an increase in mowing fees from $35 to $50 per cut.

2019 Events

Annual meeting 3/30
Spring Clean-up 5/4
Silver Dollar Shoot – July dates 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 – April 27
Trap General shooting – July 13

New Business:
The Board will set up meeting with NIRPC to discuss status of land deal with S&T. Meeting tentatively scheduled for February 2019. No change

To improve and provide consistent safety briefings to new and current members, a review of current documentation and development of an implementation plan is being undertaken. Action: Randy Scott.

A review of the club policies and procedures is being conducted for relevancy. Action Al Perry.

BoD elections are upcoming in March. All three directors and VP and Treasurer are up for election. No Change

Meeting adjourned at 6:20.
Next Board meeting is Monday, March 4 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(February 2019)

The 2019 membership dues payment date of February 1 has passed. Payments that are currently in the mail will be accepted. To be reinstated a new membership application will be required with a check for $175.00.

As promised a trap league will be starting at the club on April 17, 2019. The following are the rules and league information.

TRAP LEAGUE

 STARTS APRIL 17^TH

2019

• Trap teams will consist of 3 individuals
• Discipline will consist of 2 rounds of standard trap from the 16yd line.
• Fees per round are $3.50 for members, $5.00 for non-members.
• One time sponsor fee/trophy fee to shoot the league is $10 per person.
• League night is every Wednesday 5PM-8PM
• There will be a trophy for each individual on the 1^st place team
• There will also be a trophy for high gun
• League will last a total of 10 weeks      

 SCORING – The combined score from all 10 weeks will be tallied from each team to determine the winning team. High gun will be the most broken birds from an individual in the 10 week period.  

• A shooter will receive 1 misfire per round, subsequent misfires will result in a loss bird
• In the event of a premature bird. If you shoot and miss, it will be considered a loss bird.
• A shooter may shoot a week in advance if an absence is anticipated
• If an individual is absent the shooters average minus 2 birds will be used  

GENERAL RULES

• Safety First.  Hearing protection and safety glasses are required.
• Consumption of any alcoholic beverage on club property is strictly prohibited.
• A shoot may be canceled by the league committee because of weather.

 CONTACT: Jeff Celletti for any questions at jeffcelletti@yahoo.com or 815-713-6322.

Please email or text Jeff RSVP so we may determine how many teams we are going to have.

Teams must be signed up by April 1st  

As I stated in a previous message, the water at the club is potable (safe to drink). All test results for nitrates, E.coli, and VOCs were either not present or were within acceptable limits. Copies of the test results have been posted on the club house bulletin board.

The electronic ballots and the paper ballots, for those that do not have email, for the 2019 board of director’s election will be sent out on or before February 15, 2019.

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 and ice (salt is located in the club house storage closet) 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.

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
• Black top the gravel area from the main parking lot to the barn

2019 Events

• Annual Meeting – 3/30/19
• 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.

BOD Meeting of January 7, 2019

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

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

Minutes of December 3, 2018 – Accepted as presented 6-0

Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.

A 2019 budget was presented by the treasurer for Board review.

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
Blacktop area from barn entrance to parking lot.

Notices:
Dues renewal will begin in December 2018 through January 2019. Payment must be received by February 1, 2019. No change

2019 Events:
Annual meeting – 3/30/2019
Spring Clean-up – 5/4
Silver Dollar Shoot – June 22 & 23
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 – April 27
Trap General shooting – July 13

New Business:
The Board will set up meeting with NIRPC to discuss status of land deal with S&T. Meeting tentatively scheduled for February 2019.
To improve and provide consistent safety briefings to new and current members, a review of current documentation and development of an implementation plan is being undertaken. Action: Randy Scott.

Jeff Cellitti will be working on setting up a trap shooting league in 2019. Jeff will submit a final plan at the BoD meeting in February.

We are reviewing mowing activities for 2019.

BoD elections are upcoming in March. All three directors and VP and Treasurer are up for election.

Meeting adjourned at 6:00.

Next Board meeting is Monday, February 4 @ 5:30 PM

Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(December 2018)

This year is quickly coming to a close and our club has accomplished much this year. As in past years I want to highlight some of our major accomplishments which includes the following: landscaped the skeet fields, Spring cleanup day, 3 handgun shoots, purchased new gas grill, Vintage Shoot, Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot, Braggin Rights Shoot, hired cleaning service, provided lunch for the Landfill crew, and purchased voice calls for the two trap fields. I think it was a very successful year. Thanks to all of you for making these projects attainable and successful.

The invoices for the 2019 membership dues will be sent during the first week of December. Payment has to be received by February 1, 2019 in order to continue your membership. Payment received after February 1, 2019 will not be accepted. In order to be reinstated, a new membership application will be required with a check for $175.00.

Club member Jeff Celletti has volunteered to run a trap league next spring at our club. Additional details will be forthcoming in the first quarter of the new year. Please consider joining and think about forming your 5 man teams.

It is again requested that the envelops for depositing all money/checks be FILLED OUT COMPLETELY  so as to give the proper credit to the depositor and for keeping our financial books complete and accurate.

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 and ice (salt is located in the club house storage closet) 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.

The BOD will be taking nominations for the positions of Vice President, Treasurer and three directorships starting in January. I encourage anyone that is interested to put their name in the ha

The board of directors will be setting the clubs projects and events for 2019. If you have any suggestions, please let me or any board member know what you are thinking.

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 fields 3 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8
• Black top the gravel area from the main parking lot to the barn

2018 Club Events

• All events have been completed

2019 Events

• Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot – June 22 & 23

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours.

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 3, 2018

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenboom
ABSENT: Todd Hendry, Randy Scott

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

Minutes of November 5, 2018 – Accepted as presented 4-0
Treasurers Report: Accepted as read, attached by reference.

2018 Projects – Complete

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
Blacktop area from barn entrance to parking lot.
Notices:

Dues renewal will begin in December 2018 through January 2019. Payment must be received by February 1, 2019. No change

2018 Events – All projects for 2018 were completed.

New Business:
The Board will set up meeting with NIRPC to discuss status of land deal with S&T. In process/no change.
To improve and provide consistent safety briefings to new and current members, a review of current documentation and development of an implementation plan is being undertaken. Action: Randy Scott.
A motion was made and passed to provide a waiver of pistol range dues for each of the three pistol range safety officers for 2019.
Jeff Cellitti will be working on setting up a trap shooting league in 2019. Details to follow.
An issue occurred involving alleged physical contact by a club member with one of Annabel’s cleaning service staff. Police were called to club but no further actions ensued and no additional action required at this time.

Meeting adjourned at 6:00.

Next Board meeting is Monday January 7 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary