President’s Message

(July 2014)

A special committee of club members has been commissioned to study and recommend a go forward plan for the club. Areas to be looked at include preserving the club for future generations, land acquisition to protect our overshoot, and expansion. We are in the very early stages of developing any recommendations and actions. If and when any of this happens, I will let you all know. All recommendation will have to be approved by the Board of Directors.

Skeet field 2 is still down as a result of a couple of broken parts on the high house machine. The parts are on order and should be delivered in the next few days. In the meantime, please use fields 1 and 3.

One of the night skeet lights bulbs is burnt out on field 2. If anyone has access to a bucket truck, please let me know. If not, we will attempt to use the boom lift that is located down in the 5 stand area. The last time a light burned out it cost us about $400 to get a bucket truck out to replace the bulb.

We are thinking about having a “Geezer Shoot” sometime this year. Let Clay Buhler (cbuhler@emeryair.net) or any BOD member know if this is a good idea and if you would be interested in shooting this event. Details are preliminary at this point but it will be for members 55 and older. What does that say about most of our members?

As in the past, I have had to make periodic reminders regarding some of the club rules. No alcohol is allowed on club property. This is a stipulation in our insurance policy. If anyone is caught drinking any alcohol on club property, their membership will be brought before the board of director for review and possible termination. Also, remember to load the houses/machines when done shooting, pickup your hulls, no shot larger than #8 can be used on club property, keep the club house neat and orderly, and be SAFE. That is my spiel for now. Thanks for your cooperation.

2014 Club Projects

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

2014 Club Events

• Landfill lunch – 9/9/14
• Bragging Rights Shoot – 10/11/14

Best Regards

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

BOD Minutes of 7 July 2014

PRESENT:  Larry Ohda, John Bailey, Sam Parkinson, Clay Buehler, and Terry VanDer Boom’

ABSENT:  Sam Valena and Harley Shepherd

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1645 BY VICE-PRESIDENT LARRY OHDA

Approval of Minutes of 5/24/14 – Approved 4-0

1. Financial report – accepted, attached by reference
2. 2014 Club projects
3. Handgun range – on hold
4. 5 stand deck – on hold
5. Electrical hook up for 5 stand – on hold
6.  2014 Events
7. Land Fill Lunch – 9 September
8. Braggin Rights shoot – Saturday 11 October
9.  New Business
10. Special Committee Report – Not available yet
11. Purchase of S&T land – in committee
12. Replacement of burnt out light for skeet range – in process
13. Motion to pump septic system – Approved 4-0
14. Business of Members
15. Geezer Shoot – more information to follow
16. Reimbursement level policy

i.      Board members and committee chairs can expend up to $200 without prior approval

ii.      Members cannot expend any funds without prior approval

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1730

NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 1700, 4 AUGUST

Respectfully submitted:  Sam Parkinson, Secretary

President’s Message

(May 2014)

The club hosted a registered skeet shoot this past weekend, May 10 & 11. I want to thank Dave Schroeder for putting on a successful shoot. Also thanks to Rich Tomasewski for preparing the delicious food and Pat Patke for registering the shooters.

Construction of the 5-stand deck will be started in the very near future. Some last minute changes to the design are in the process of being implemented.  Frank Halsey is the construction lead for this project. If would like to help out, please give Frank a call at 815-747-4347.

Due to the muddy conditions on the handgun range, completion of the berms have been delayed. Once they area done, the concrete pad will be poured and then construction of the shooting stations will begin. Estimated completion is late July. No one will be allowed to use the range until they have completed the safety course and have been signed off by the range instructor.

Thanks to all of the members for all their hard work on cleanup day. We had a good turnout and the grounds look fantastic.

It has been brought to my attentions that not all of the 5 stand shooters are loading the machines after they are done shooting. Please be sure to load the machines so that the next shooters don’t have to pull double duty.

2014 Club Projects

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

2014 Club Events

• Landfill lunch – 9/9/14
• Bragging Rights Shoot – 10/11/14

Best Regards

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

BOD Minutes of 12 May 2014

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

ABSENT: Terry VanDeBoom, Sam Parkinson

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1715 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

1.  Approval of Minutes of 4/7/14 – Approved 4-0
2. Treasurers report – accepted, attached by reference
3. 2014 Club Projects
4. Handgun/.22 rimfire rifle range – Estimated completion late July 2014
5. Construction of 5 stand deck – Estimated completion June 2014
6. Electrical power for range and deck – under study
7. Cameras for range and deck – under study
8.  2014 Events
9. Braggin Rights shoot – Saturday, October 11
10. Landfill lunch – 9 September 2014
11. New Business
12. Gander Mountain use of handgun range for concealed carry instruction was defeated 3-1
13. Feasibility of purchasing the land from the S&T Corp. approved 4-0
14. Registered Sheet Shoot was successful. Financial results are pending completion of profit and loss statement
15. The purchase of 12 club hats for sale to the members was approved 4-0
16. Radar Gun – Brian Anderson donated gun to the club
17. The purchase of an update first aid kit not to exceed $200 was approved 4-0

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1810

NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING 1700, 2 June

Respectfully submitted – Sam Valenza, President

BOD Minutes of 7 April 2014

PRESENT:   Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, John Bailey, Sam Parkinson, Harley Shepherd, Clay Buhler, and Terry VanDeBoom

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1720 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

1.  Approval of Minutes of 3/3/14 – Approved 6-0
2. Treasurers report – accepted, attached by reference
3. 2014 Club Projects
   1. Handgun/.22 rimfire rifle range – in process as weather permits
   2. Construction of 5 stand deck – in process as weather pemits
   3. Electrical power for range and deck – under study
   4. Cameras for range and deck – under study
   5.  2014 Events
      1. Clean up day – Saturday 3 May 2014 0800-1200
      2. Registered skeet shoot – 10 and 11 May, 0900 – 1700
      3. Braggin Rights shoot – Saturday, October 11
      4. Landfill lunch – 9 September 2014
      5. New Business
         1. Safety officers –

i.      Post names of current ones

ii.      Recruit more

iii.      Purchase special recognizable caps – Approved 6 – 0

1. Machine Maintenance – all machines functioning, on going 1^st echelon

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1820

NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING 1700, 12 MAY

Respectfully submitted – Sam Parkinson, Secretary

Annual Meeting of 2014

Meeting called to order at 0900  by President Sam Valenza

1.  Minutes of Annual Meeting of 2013 read and approved
2. Treasurer’s report –
   1. 2013 – Year end shows club in solid financial  condition – report posted
   2. 2014 Budget  –  posted
   3. Quarterly report is posted at end of each quarter
   4.  2014 Projects
      1. Handgun/.22 rifle range – in process now
      2. 5 stand deck – will begin as soon as weather permits
      3. Electrical power/security cameras for both – being researched now
      4. 2014 Events
         1. Clean up day is Saturday, 3 May, 0900-1200
         2. Registered skeet shoot – Saturday, 10 May and Sunday 11 May

i.      Hours 0900- 1700 Skeet fields closed

ii.      Trap and 5 stand will be open to members

1. Landfill lunch – September 9
2. Braggin’ rights shoot – 11 October
3. Open house – tabled for this year
4.  New Business
   1. General housekeeping requirements – everyone responsible
   2. Rumors – if you hear one, ask somebody
   3. Election results – 183 of 240 returned
      1. President – 2 year term – Sam Valenza – 153 votes
      2. Secretary – 2 year term – Sam Parkinson – 178 votes
      3. Director – 1 year term

i.      Harley Shepherd – 163 votes

ii.      Clay Buhler – 80  votes

iii.      Terry VanDenBoom – 76 votes

1. .  Membership
   1. 2013 ending – 262
   2. 2014 to date – 242

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 0935

Respectfuly submitted:  Sam Parkinson, Secretary

President’s Message

(April 2014)

I want to welcome Terry VanDenBoom and Clay Buhler to the BOD and I look forward to working with them. I also want to thank Greg Bayland and Jim DeMaria for their dedication and hard work while serving on the BOD for the past several years.

Construction of the 5-stand deck will be start in the very near future. The construction materials have been purchased and are in the storage barn. Frank Halsey is the lead for this project. If would like to help out, please give Frank a call at 815-747-4347.

Maintenance will be done on the skeet machines over the next couple of weeks. As a result, certain fields will not be available for shooting. Please be respectful and accommodating to the maintenance crew while work is being done.

The machine on trap field 1 has been repaired. The only thing remaining to do is to insure that all of the voice calls are calibrated and performing properly. This will be done this coming Saturday morning.

The berms on the handgun range are nearly complete. Once they area done, the concrete pad will be poured and then construction of the shooting stations will begin. Estimated completion is late June. No one will be allowed to use the range until they have completed the safety course and have been signed off by the range instructor.

Our annual spring cleanup date is at 8:30 am on Saturday May 5. 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 club will be hosting a registered skeet shoot on May 10 & 11. This event will be chaired by Dave Schroeder who will be looking for volunteers to work this shoot.  It is a four gun shoot at $48 per gun. If you have any interest in helping out or shooting in this event, you can contact Dave at 815-988-7552 or email him at dschroe356@aol.com.

2014 Club Projects

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

2014 Club Events

• Cleanup day – 5/3/14
• Registered Skeet shoot – May 10 & 10
• Landfill lunch – 9/9/14
• Bragging Rights Shoot – 10/11/14

Best Regards

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

BOD Minutes of 3 March 2014

PRESENT:  Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, John Bailey, Sam Parkinson, Harley Shepherd and Gregg Beylander.

ABSENT:  Jim DeMaria

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1650 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

GUEST:  Dave Schoeder

Dave Schroeder presented a proposal to hold a registered 4 gun skeet shoot on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday May 12.  All three fields would be used.  5 stand and trap fields would be open.  The board has previously approved the concept of a registered shoot so Dave can proceed.

1. Approval of minutes of 3 February 2014 – 5-0
2. Financial report presented, attached by reference
3. 2014 Club projects – all on hold pending the end of winter
   1. Hand gun range – areas under study and planning include:  shooting bench and roof, safety rules, safety courses, pulley system, iron targets (procured), range access fence, shooting fees and collection, cement pad, and erosion protection
   2. Construction of 5 stand deck
   3. Electrical power for 5 stand and hand gun range
   4. Cameras (security) for 5 stand and hand gun range
4. 2014 events
   1. Annual meeting – Saturday, 5 April, 0900 hours
   2. Clean-up day – Saturday, 3 May, 0800-1200
   3. Braggin’ rights shoot – Saturday, 11 October
   4. Landfill Lunch – 9 September 2014
5. Concealed carry classess – no new ones currently scheduled
6. Elections – Voting still open until 15 March
7. 2014 budget – approved
8. New Business
   1. Annual meeting agenda – presented and approved
   2. Handgun range construction – discussed, more time neede

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1745

NEXT REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 7 APRIL AT 1700 HOURS

President’s Message

(March 2014)

The electronic ballots and paper ballots (for those that do not have email) have been sent. The last day to vote is March 15. If you haven’t voted, I encourage you to do so.

The annual meeting is at 9 am on Saturday April 5, 2014. Topics to be addressed includes the 2014 financial reports, handgun range status, 2014 club projects and events, introduction of the new BOD, and open discussions with the membership. The new BOD will take over at the conclusion of the meeting.

The club will be hosting a registered skeet shoot on May 10 & 11. This event will be chaired by Dave Schroeder who will be looking for volunteers to work this shoot.  It is a four gun shoot at $48 per gun. If you have any interest in helping out or shooting in this event, you can contact Dave at 815-988-7552 or email him at dschroe356@aol.com.

As a reminder, Terry VanDenBoom will be responsible for all monetary receipts for the Club (rounds and dues payments).  Terry’s address is 7347 Sorghum Ln. Cherry Valley, IL. 61016. He can be reached at 815-312-6476 or via email at terryvdb@t6b.com.

Once the weather breaks, we will start working on the handgun range and start construction of the 5 stand deck. More dirt is needed for the back berm on the handgun range. Once that is done, the drainage system will be installed, and the construction of the shooting stations will begin.

The guide book on gun values is missing from the club. If you have borrowed it, please return it as soon as possible.

2014 Club Projects

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

2014 Club Events

• Annual meeting – 4/5/14
• Cleanup day – 5/3/14
• Registered Skeet shoot – May 10 & 10
• Landfill lunch – 9/9/14
• Bragging Rights Shoot – 10/11/14

Best Regards

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

BOD Minutes of 3 February 2014

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

ABSENT:  Jim DeMaria

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1715 BY PRESIDENT SAM VALENZA

1. Approval of Minutes of 1/13/2014 –  Approved 5-0
2. Financial Report – Presented, attached by reference
3. 2014 Club projects
   1. Hand gun/.22 rifle range – work in process
   2. Construction of 5 stand deck – will begin in spring
   3. Electrical power for 5 stand and handgun range – under consideration
   4. Security cameras for both – under consideration
4. 2014 Events
   1. Annual meeting – NOTE – NEW DATE, SATURDAY, 5 APRIL
   2. Clean-up date – Saturday, 5 April
   3. Braggin’ rights shoot – Saturday, 11 October
   4. Landfill lunch – 9 September
5. Conceal Carry policy –  approved 5-0  (Since concealed carry is now lawful in      Illinois, club members who are residences of Illinois (or any Illinois approved state) and have the appropriate licenses, can lawfully carry a handgun in a concealed manner on club property.  ALL HANDGUNS ARE TO BE CONCEALED AT ALL TIMES ON CLUB PROPERY.
6. Conceal carry classes – several in process, more scheduled to be conducted
7. Elections
   1. Nominations are now closed
   2. Ballots will be mailed or placed on the website by 15 February
   3. Voting closes on 15 March.  All ballots, electronic, mailed, or hand carried must be received by that date.
8. 2014 budget – Approved 5-0.  Attached by reference
9. Aged receivables – less than $200 outstanding
10. New business
    1. 2014 membership – still being tabulated.
    2. Website renewal – $296 for three (3) years – accepted

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1830

NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 3 AT 1700 HOURS

Respectfully submitted:  Sam Parkinson, Secretary