Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board of Directors Meeting
November 15, 2016
VFW
Call to order: 7:09 PM
Roll Call of officers: Randy Anderson, Ty Rainy, Jesse Smith, Daniel DeLong, Larry Hudson, Jim keith, Marty Scheid, Chris Schlepp
Reading of Previous Minutes:
Jesse Smith motioned “We accept the minutes as posted on the website.” The motion was seconded and passed.
Treasurers Report:
Cheri Reed was absent. Randy Anderson reported that Cheri had not given him any info but he figures our bank account has got to be in the ballpark of $30,000. Randy reported that the bank had contacted us because there had been no activity on the CD and they needed to verify our contact info or the account would be forfeited to the state. He reported that Cheri has contacted the bank and taken care of it.
Presidents Report:
Randy reported the trash service says we closed our account for the rifle range in 2014, but he got them to come out and empty the dumpster and is trying to reopen the account. Randy also reported that he put up target backers at the rifle range last week. He reminded everyone that we need to do something on the Spotted Eagle clubhouse remodel, probably in spring.
Committee Report:
Rifle Range:
– Jesse Smith reported we still need to weld the 25 yard target backer, and some steel targets are broke and missing. Also, he picked up the signs for the pistol and shotgun bays. They cost $275 rather than the $200 they were expected to, and will install them in the next few days
– Chris Schlepp suggested getting a no hunting sign at rife range, as he has had people ask if they could hunt at the range and the club policy has always been to NOT allow hunting at the range.
Shotgun Range:
– Chris Schlepp reported there have been no shotgun shooters for last 3 weeks at Sunday trap/skeet shoots. He reported he was not going to continue to open every week since no one is showing up. Jesse Smith suggested we email the members saying trap shooting is done for winter and will resume sometime in the spring. The suggested was agreed upon by condenses.
Old Business:
– Annual meeting
Jesse Smith reported the guns from Red Rock have been picked out and billed to the club, he called and confirmed our reservations at Town and Country.
New Business:
Jesse Smith reported that the berms on the pistol bays need to be raised now that they have settled and he would like to have have Doeden Construction come out and do it. Jim Keith motioned “We authorize a budget of up to $2,000 to raise the height of the the pistol bay berms.” The motion was seconded and passed.
Jesse Smith reported that Shane Adams and Jess Blankenship inquired about holding a Steel Challenge rimfire shoot in the winter. The Board agreed by concenses that they could go ahead if they wanted, but work on the berms may interfere.
Good and Welfare:
Logan & Taylor Bartholomew from MC Jaycees addressed The Board asking about the possibility of the club sponsoring the Jaycees’ Youth BB Gun Shoot in Feb. in order to use the club’s insurance. Randy Anderson will check with our insurance and discuss the idea at the Dec. meeting.
Jesse Smith reported Eddy Kanduch emailed the club requesting we donate a club membership to the Miles City Firefighters Toy Dance. Marty Scheid motioned “We donate a membership to Firefighters Toy Dance.” The motion was seconded and passed.
Jesse Smith reported the MWF sent a request wanting the club to sign on to a letter they were sending to the state lawmakers requesting they restore FWP’s authority to purchase land with conservation funds. The Board discussed the issue and the their stance of not wanting to speak on behalf of almost 400 members who might or might not be on the same side of the issue. No motion was made to respond to the letter.
Randy Anderson reported he was given some paperwork about a high school trap program but it appears it is something that would have to be started through the high school not the gun club
Adjourn:
Marty Scheid motioned to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and passed at 8:04 PM