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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 19, 2025

Custer County Event Center, 7 pm March 19, 2025

Board Attendance: Lee Wankel, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Erin O’Connor, Matt Lewin Justin Hughes, Donald Cooner, Randy Hart, Mark Jacobson and Travis Helm.

Meeting Minutes for the February 1, 2025 Annual Meeting, Matt made a motion to accept minutes as written, Justin 2nd, passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $29,176.98. The CD balance is $6090.69. Banquet showed a profit of $151.83.

President’s Report: Just a few membership issues. A guy from Washington State is being refunded his membership dues, he was looking for a Custer Gun Club in Washington, he accidently signed up with us.

Membership Report: Devan was out of town.

Action pistol: Lee said Action Pistol is starting Thursday April 3 6pm, free shooting in during April.

Shotgun-summer schedule with time change. Jeff deposited $418 from Trap and Skeet. Traps flooded and do not work. Jeff and Matt will attempt to repair.

Archery- No report, however at least one of the targets (lion) was left out all winter.

SASS-Randy Hart will be hosting the Cowboy Action shoots, they will be fun not overly complicated.

Muzzleloader-Mark Jacobson will be hosting educational and fun shoots with muzzleloaders 3rd Satruday of the month April-August.

USPSA-will not renew considered defunct.

Old Business: Banquet profit $151.85

New Business: Guest Member Leigh Rae Alliison requested the use of the pistol bays for a Watchman Supply self defense course April 18 and 19th. Marty motioned to allow and will assist with access to club house, Erin 2nd passed.

Lee will prepare the clubhouse and replace the toliet.

Jeff requested to order 6 pallets of clay targets from Murdochs or Walmart. Approved.

Lee is attended Range Officer training in Billings, wanted club to pay for motel room. Jeff Motioned, Matt 2nd passed.

Range clean up days Spotted Eagle April 5th, 9 am, Jeff will head up

Sunday Creek Range May 3rd 9 am, No one volunteered to head up.

Next meeting Custer County Event Center, last one of the summer, then back to Spotted Eagle and Sunday Creek rotation.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm

April 2025 Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC)

April 2025 Activities

The club has several activities open to members and non-member including Action Pistol, Archery, Trap, Skeet, and 5-Stand.

At this time the Trap Range is closed until we can get parts to get the thrower up and running again. Stay Tuned

April 18-19th the Pistol Bays will be closed for Montana Protection Classes. Instructed by Bradley Harmsworth, Watchman Consulting.

As always matches and events are weather dependent and we do try to post updates to the Custer Rod and Gun Club facebook page.

Spotted Eagle Range Clean Up Day – Arpil 5th

On April 5th we will be having a Spotted Eagle Clean-up Day @9am. Mostly just need bodies to help reset a couple of the range signs that were damaged last year as well as some general range maintenance. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. All volunteers get there names put into a drawing for an incentive prize that is drawn at the annual banquet.

Sunday Creek Range Day Clean Up – May 3rd

On May 3rd we will be having a Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day @9am. Help is need with target repairs, clean-up, and general maintenance.Bring gloves and if you can weed trimmers, shovels, rakes, etc. Hope to see you out there.Volunteers will have there name put into a bucket for a incentive drawing at the annual banquet.

Muzzeloader & Cowboy Action – April 19th

Mark Jacobsen is planning on putting together a Muzzeloader Shoot on the third Saturday of each month. April 19th he is planning on setting up at the 1st 100yd Rifle Range. Folloing Randy Hard will set up for a Cowboy Action Mach. Open to members and non-members. For More Information contact Mark Jacobsen or Randy Hart

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated. Open to members and non-members. Matches are free through the month of April

3D Archery

Jason Sibble is planning on the 3D Archery shoots on Fridays & possibly some Saturdays at Spotted Eagle. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for times. Contact him on messenger for more information. Each week is a different setup. No class or division. Just laid back. Bow Hunter/Free Style. (Range finders welcome.) All Ages. Score cards and water provided. Bring Bug Spray. Not necessary to be a member to shoot Fridays.

Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge matches are held every second Thursday of each month. This will be open to all club members and non-members, 22 rimfire and larger pistol calibers are allowed. The rules will be governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), however the club is not affiliated so no pre-registration is necessary.

Skeet – Trap

Skeet is held every Sunday evening at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. Trap range is closed until we can get the throwers repaired and running again. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for updates.

Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand

When we have the dates for the year pinned down they will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Annual Meeting Minutes February 1, 2025

Custer County Event Center, 6 pm February 1, 2025

Board Attendance: Lee Wankel, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Erin O’connor, Devan McGranahan Justin Hughes, and Travis Helm.

A member in the audience made a motion to accept the January minutes as published, 2nd by member, Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $8,959.86. The CD balance is $6090.69.

President’s Report: There are many positions up for reelection this year. We completed several projects more than past years which was expensive. We had insurance deductables from insurance claims for the roof on the Spotted Eagle Clubhouse, we had built range covers on the 200 and 100 yard lines at Sunday Creek. We constructed covers over the archery targets that were upgraded last year. We had metal boxes constructed to house the 5 stand traps. This is intended to speed up the set up of the course for 5 stand so we can shoot it more often. Membership are keeping pace with last numbers from last year.

Action pistol: Free shooting on Thursday night in April, activity through the season was steady with a few new shooters. Lee appreciated the extra help setting up the courses.

Shotgun-Ranges were running most all of last year, 5 stand improvements with the boxes were appreciated. Jon Hofer Memorial 5 stand was ran on August 11th 40 people showed up this year. Barney and Bonnie provided food for lunch. The range will be used for the Custer County High School Trap team as well as 4H Shotgun Shooting Sports. Hunter Ed uses the range in the spring and summer for fiield courses. Matt Lewin runs the ranges and certainly helped out all year.

Archery- With the improvements from last year and the weekly 3D shoots the range has been busy. Jason Sibble has new job duties which takes up his time as a director. He wants to still run the archery range, but doesn’t have time to be a director. Jason and Chris noted the target butts needed more protection from the sun so they would last long. That is why the archery target covers were built. This year there will be more 3D shoots.

SASS-nothing to report

USPSA-basically not being run by the club any longer. Members are still participating in other clubs.

Elections: Because of the replacement of officers and directors the board was asking to have the postions staggered again. This would mean that President position would be for 3 years this election, as would the three director replacements. Motion by Jeff, 2nd by member in audience, motion passed.

The members elected Lee Wankel, President 3 year term expire 2028, Chris Schlepp VP expire 2027, Jeff Faycosh, Sectretary expire 2027, Matt Lewin, Director Expire 2027, erin OConnor, Director expire 2027, Donald Cooner, Director Expire 2028, Mark Jacobsen, Director Expire 2028, Justin Hughes, Director Expire 2027, Randy Hart, Director Expire 2028, Travis Helm, Director Expire 2027.

Prizes were drawn after the election. Clint Grue won the 50/50 drawing, Travis Helm won the volunteer incentive prize, Charles Harris won the door prize, the following people won the rest of the prizes with a couple of winners getting two prizes, Sterling West, Cristi Biddle Goodsell, Daniel Wilson, Cory Hagemeister, Charles Harris, Janet Kohntopp, Leigh Rae Allison, Scott Moore, Luke Shurtliff, Dale Tribby, Lance Robson, Rick Abbott, Lee Wankel.

Thank you to Sponsors: Red Rock Sporting Goods, Randy Hart, Lee Wankel, Todd Steadman, Murdoch’s, Reynolds

Meeting adjourned at 9 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025

Custer County Event Center, 7 pm January 15, 2025

Board Attendance: Lee Wankel, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Erin O’Connor, Matt Lewin Justin Hughes, Pat Roos and Travis Helm.

Meeting Minutes for the December 18, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting, Matt made a motion to accept minutes as written, Travis 2nd, passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $11,807.99. The CD balance is $6090.69. Marty stated there was fraudulent activity on the club credit card. Those charges are being reversed and a credit card will be issued later this week.

President’s Report: Just a few membership issues. All is being taken care of as soon as practical.

Membership Report: Devan was out of town.

Action pistol: Lee said that Baker is hosting shoots.

Shotgun-winter schedule, shoot on Sundays, weather permitting at 1 pm.

Archery- Chris said Jason wants to do the archery, but is unable to make director meetings with new job duties.

SASS-No Report nothing scheduled

USPSA-will not renew considered defunct.

Old Business: Marty has the tickets for the raffle. The person who trespassed at night has not posted the apology.

New Business: VFW inquiired about yearly flag donation. Matt made a motion to provide them $50, Erin 2nd Motion passed.

Jeff will draft bylaw changes for the annual meeting so they can be voted on.

Director positions that are open this year due to resignations. Robert, Boager, Jason Sibble and Pat Roos. Lee is up for election because he filled half term. Chris and Jeff are up for election, Matt Lewin, Erin, Justin and Travis. Because the staggered terms are being changed, Lee will expire in 2028 as will Matt, Erin, Justion and Travis. They filled positions will expire in 2027.

Justin will prepare the banquet and will request help when required.

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm

Custer Rod & Gun Club

2025 Annual Banquet/Membership Meeting

Welcome everyone! You are invited to attend the Custer Rod and Gun Club Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday February 1st, at the Event Center located at the fairgrounds in Miles City. CR&GC will be providing a Baked Potato Bar with fixings. Attendees with last names A thru M are asked to bring a main dish, and N thru Z a salad or dessert.

Please note this meeting will be held at the EVENT CENTER, where it has been for several years.

There will be a handful of director’s positions to fill as well as other positions. If you have someone you would like to nominate for one of the vacant positions, nominations will be accepted at the meeting.

We encourage everyone to renew their membership’s online, before the meeting, to cut down on check-in time. You will still be able to purchase/renew your membership in person at the meeting, as always.

The renewal/new membership period for 2025 begins on December 1st, 2024 and ends on November 30th, 2025. The membership fee is $50 for new or renewal.

If you have renewed your membership, bring your membership card you received in the mail to the meeting. It makes you eligible for the door prize and to vote at the meeting.

The door prize this year is a ruger 10/22 .22lr and the incentive prize for volunteering work will be a Rock Island Arm TM22 Feather Blk .22lr AR15 style rifle.

Ticket Prize Guns Include:

  • Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP FDE w/Crimson Trace 1500 Red Dot Optic 9mm Pistol
  • Glock G47 9mm MOS Optic Ready Pistol
  • Diamondback DB15 MSR FDE 5.56 NATO or .223 Rem Rifle
  • Mossberg Gold Reserve Over/Under Blk 12 Ga Shotgun
  • Rock Island Arms 1911 Rock Standard Blk .45ACP Pistol
  • Taurus G3C 9mm Pistol
  • Ruger EC9S 9mm Pistol
  • Glock 43X 9mm Pistol
  • Smith & Wesson 638 .38spl Revolver
  • Smith & Wesson FPC Folding 9mm Carbine
  • Traditions Black Powder Deerhunter .50 Cal Rifle
  • Benelli Nova 12 Ga Shotgun
    • Savage Axis II XP 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle w/scope

There will be other prizes domated by local vendors and patriots. If you would like to donate prizes, please contact Lee Wankel at (406) 951-2764.

Eligible members must be present to win and legally able to own/possess firearms. All prize and raffle availability will be terminated at the conclusion of the annual club meeting.

We hope to see you there, 6pm Saturday February 1st, 2025!

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes October 16, 2024

Spotted Eagle Clubhouse, 7 pm October 16 , 2024

Board Attendance: Lee Wankel, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Erin O’Connor, Matt Lewin Justin Hughes, Devan McGranahan and Travis Helm.

Meeting Minutes for September 18, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting. Chris made a motion to accept minutes as written, Matt 2nd, passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $17,175.94. The CD balance is $6060.30.

President’s Report: Lee stated he believes the gate issues are fixed now.

Membership Report: Devan said 507 members now, log in on gate is working, still trying to get the computer situation taken care of. The refurbished computer wasn’t so refurbished as it was hoped.

Action pistol: two shoots this month, Lee gave away 6 prizes one was to a dedicated assistant in setting up the shoots.

Shotgun-regular use of trap and skeet ranges, with some modified 5 stand in play, deposit of $598 from range use.

Archery- Jason was making a $281 deposit from the shoots.

SASS-No Report nothing scheduled

USPSA-will not renew considered defunct.

Old Business: Banquet Gun committee to purchase prizes this week on Thursday.

New Business: Potato Bar for Banquet is approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:22 pm

September Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC)

September 2024 Activities

Sunday Creek Range will be closed for maintenance to the rifle ranges September 2nd – 3rd.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated.

Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge matches are held every third Thursday of each month. This will be open to all club members and non-members, 22 rimfire and larger pistol calibers are allowed. The rules will be governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), however the club is not affiliated so no pre-registration is necessary.

3D Archery

Jason Sibble is planning on the 3D Archery shoots on Saturdays at Spotted Eagle. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for times. Contact him on messenger for more information. Each week is a different setup. No class or division. Just laid back. Bow Hunter/Free Style. (Range finders welcome.) All Ages. Score cards and water provided. Bring Bug Spray. Not necessary to be a member to shoot Fridays.

Skeet – Trap

Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons 5/5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for updates.

Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand

On September 15th we setup for 5-Stand Shoot. Check the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Annual Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot

We had a great turn out for Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot last year and we are planning on holding it again. When we have the date figured out it will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Custer Rod & Gun Club 2024 Trap League

You must be a current Custer Rod and Gun Club Member to participate in the Clay League.

Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in February 2025. The awards will be determined at a later date.

The league period will run from May 28th through October 1st, 2024.

Trap League – $20

League fees must be paid before shooting a league round. Fees will be collected by Matt Lewin or Jeff Faycosh at the Spotted Eagle Range on range days.

Shooter must declare league score PRIOR to shooting the round. The score sheet will be retained by the range master and signed by the shooter.

In addition to the league fees, the shooter must pay the normal target fees.

Target ammunition must be used, 7.5, 8, or 9 shot, 1 1/8 ounce maximum weight.

No more than 2 League rounds will be shot per day.

League shoots will take place on regularly scheduled range days. Tuesday for Trap, Sunday for Skeet & 5 Stand.

Trap League – 11 League rounds must be fired to complete the league with only 10 rounds being scored, the lowest score will be dropped at the end of the league. Failure to shoot 11 rounds will cause you to forfeit your entry fees. At least 2 shooters must shoot the round with a 3rd person to pull and score. All rounds will be from the 16-yard position.

All club events are dependent on the weather so keep an eye on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page for updates. Please come out and enjoy YOUR club. Like any club the members are what make it great!

July/August Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) July/August 2024 Activities

Well most of July blew away with that last wind storm and August is creeping us on us. As for August we are planning on holding the 3rd Annual Jon Hofer Memorial 5 Stand Shotgun Shoot on August 11th @1pm out at the Spotted Eagle Skeet Range in Miles City, MT. We hope to see many of you to help celebrate the life of Jon Hofer.

Prior to that on August 3rd we will be having a Spotted Eagle Clean-up Day @8am. Any and all volunteers to help clean up some down trees and branches and to mow would be appreciated. All volunteers get there names put into a drawing for an incentive prize that is drawn at the annual banquet. Hope to see some of your smiling faces on August 3rd.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated.

Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge matches are held every third Thursday of each month. This will be open to all club members and non-members, 22 rimfire and larger pistol calibers are allowed. The rules will be governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), however the club is not affiliated so no pre-registration is necessary.

3D Archery

Jason Sibble is planning on the 3D Archery shoots on Saturdays at Spotted Eagle. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for times. Contact him on messenger for more information. Each week is a different setup. No class or division. Just laid back. Bow Hunter/Free Style. (Range finders welcome.) All Ages. Score cards and water provided. Bring Bug Spray. Not necessary to be a member to shoot Fridays.

Skeet – Trap

Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons 5 – 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for updates.

Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand

On August 11th we will hold the 3rd Annual Jon Hofer Memorial 5 Stand Shotgun Shoot. Come out and help us celebrate the life and good hearted nature of our dear friend Jon Hofer. Check the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Annual Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot

We had a great turn out for Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot last year and we are planning on holding it again. When we have the date figured out it will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Custer Rod & Gun Club 2024 Trap League

You must be a current Custer Rod and Gun Club Member to participate in the Clay League.

Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in February 2025. The awards will be determined at a later date.

The league period will run from May 28th through October 1st, 2024.

Trap League – $20

League fees must be paid before shooting a league round. Fees will be collected by Matt Lewin or Jeff Faycosh at the Spotted Eagle Range on range days.

Shooter must declare league score PRIOR to shooting the round. The score sheet will be retained by the range master and signed by the shooter.

In addition to the league fees, the shooter must pay the normal target fees.

Target ammunition must be used, 7.5, 8, or 9 shot, 1 1/8 ounce maximum weight.

No more than 2 League rounds will be shot per day.

League shoots will take place on regularly scheduled range days. Tuesday for Trap, Sunday for Skeet & 5 Stand.

Trap League – 11 League rounds must be fired to complete the league with only 10 rounds being scored, the lowest score will be dropped at the end of the league. Failure to shoot 11 rounds will cause you to forfeit your entry fees. At least 2 shooters must shoot the round with a 3rd person to pull and score. All rounds will be from the 16-yard position.

All club events are dependent on the weather so keep an eye on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page for updates. Please come out and enjoy YOUR club. Like any club the members are what make it great!

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes May 15, 2024

Spotted Eagle Range, 7 pm May 15, 2024

Board Attendance: Lee Wankel, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Erin O’connor, Justin Hughes and Travis Helm.

Meeting Minutes for April 17, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting. Marty made a motion to accept minutes as written, Justin 2nd, passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $28,644.15. The CD balance is $6060.30.

President’s Report: Membership numbers are normal for years past.

Action pistol: two shoots with 19 and 12 participants. The last shoot being a steel challenge. The 2nd Thursday of each month will be a steel challenge.

Shotgun-After further discussion the community grants would not be a good idea on this cycle. The Ducks Unlimited shoot had 29 shooters, lots of fun. DU paid for the targets used @ $4 per 25.

Archery- We are seeing some degradation in the targets they need shade coverings. Chris, Jason and Jeff will work on a solution. Justin made a motion to fund $1,000 for materials, Chris 2nd, motion passed.

SASS-No Report nothing scheduled

USPSA-will not renew considered defunct.

Old Business:

New Business: Travis spoke with Barney and Bonnie Hofer. They would like to see the Jon Hofer Memorial shoot the weekend of August 11th. The would like to see the 5 stand course every 2nd Sunday through the summer. All were in favor if enough members show up to set up the course.

Meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm

May/June 2024 Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) May/June 2024 Activities

The Club would like to thank all of the volunteers who came out and helped set up for the Spotted Eagle Day on May 4th as well as everyone who came out and partook in the activities. We had a great turn out and had alot of fun.

The Club will again hold a Trap League. The League will run from May 28th to October 1st. See below for rules.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated.

Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge matches are held every third Thursday of each month. This will be open to all club members and non-members, 22 rimfire and larger pistol calibers are allowed. The rules will be governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), however the club is not affiliated so no pre-registration is necessary.

3D Archery

Jason Sibble is planning on the 3D Archery shoots on Fridays & possibly some Saturdays at Spotted Eagle. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for times. Contact him on messenger for more information. Each week is a different setup. No class or division. Just laid back. Bow Hunter/Free Style. (Range finders welcome.) All Ages. Score cards and water provided. Bring Bug Spray. Not necessary to be a member to shoot Fridays.

Skeet – Trap

Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons 5 – 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for updates.

Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand

When we have the dates for the year pinned down they will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Annual Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot

We had a great turn out for Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot last year and we are planning on holding it again. When we have the date figured out it will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Custer Rod & Gun Club 2024 Trap League

You must be a current Custer Rod and Gun Club Member to participate in the Clay League.

Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in February 2025. The awards will be determined at a later date.

The league period will run from May 28th through October 1st, 2024.

Trap League – $20

League fees must be paid before shooting a league round. Fees will be collected by Matt Lewin or Jeff Faycosh at the Spotted Eagle Range on range days.

Shooter must declare league score PRIOR to shooting the round. The score sheet will be retained by the range master and signed by the shooter.

In addition to the league fees, the shooter must pay the normal target fees.

Target ammunition must be used, 7.5, 8, or 9 shot, 1 1/8 ounce maximum weight.

No more than 2 League rounds will be shot per day.

League shoots will take place on regularly scheduled range days. Tuesday for Trap, Sunday for Skeet & 5 Stand.

Trap League – 11 League rounds must be fired to complete the league with only 10 rounds being scored, the lowest score will be dropped at the end of the league. Failure to shoot 11 rounds will cause you to forfeit your entry fees. At least 2 shooters must shoot the round with a 3rd person to pull and score. All rounds will be from the 16-yard position.

All club events are dependent on the weather so keep an eye on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page for updates. Please come out and enjoy YOUR club. Like any club the members are what make it great!

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 17, 2024

Custer County Event Center, 7 pm April 17, 2024

Board Attendance: Lee Wankel, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Erin O’connor, Devan McGranahan, Robert Boager, Justin Hughes, Travis Helm and Robert Boager.

Meeting Minutes for March 20, 2024, Board of Directors Meeting. Matt made a motion to accept minutes as written, Travis 2nd, passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $33,957.23. The CD balance is $6060.30.

President’s Report: Need to coordinate emails to advise members, may be more than one.

Action pistol: 8 shooters last Thursday, 2nd Thursday of the month is steel challenge. Can use 22 rimfire on this course..

Shotgun-Ranges are up and running pretty well attended, we got 6 pallets of clay targets from Murdochs. Marty said they are all paid. Jeff is exploring the Community Investment Project Grants for replacing the Trap on the house closest to the skeet range.

Archery- There will be a 3 D shoot on May 4th.

SASS-No Report nothing scheduled

USPSA-will not renew considered defunct.

Old Business: Lee got a hold of Ben Beardsley to repair sign. He will work it into his schedule.

New Business: Lee wanted to get new Dueling Tree for rifle range, plate rack and Texas Start for pistol bays. He will get some estimates for next meeting

Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 20, 2024

Custer County Event Center, 7 pm March 20, 2024

Board Attendance: Lee Wankel, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Erin O’connor, Devan McGranahan, Robert Boager, Justin Hughes, Travis Helm and Pat Roos.

Meeting Minutes for February 3, 2024 Annual Meeting. Marty made a motion to accept minutes as written, Matt 2nd, passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $36,263.71. The CD balance is $6060.30.

President’s Report: We are standing at 416 members so far this year. This is on pace with recent past years.

Action pistol: Free shooting on Thursday night during April.

Shotgun-Ranges are up and running, 4H and High School will be shooting at non-profit/member cost per $4 per round. Matt and Jeff deposited $235 with Marty. They will be on ranges Sunday from 1 to 3 ish. We will have a Welcome To Spotted Eagle day on May 4th from 10 to 3. Ducks Unlimited is hosting a trap shoot. Volunteers for 5 stand and Archery.

Archery- Chris said may run on Fridays

SASS-No Report nothing scheduled

USPSA-will not renew considered defunct.

Old Business: Marty got the final figures from the Annual Meeting we lost $848, but everyone feels it was a success, lots of members and other came out. Repair of sign at Spotted Eagle. Lee said he would contact Ben Beardsley to see if he could repair.

New Business: Jeff asked for signs indicating the archery range is closed during Hunter Ed field days. Approved by board. Devan stated the club laptop is a bit antiquated. Jeff made a motion to allow Devan to spend up to $800 for a new laptop, Pat 2nd motion passed. Jeff asked about applying to Grid United for a grant to repair the trap thrower in the house closest to the trap range. Justin made a motion to apply, Matt 2nd motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:51 pm

April 2024 Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) April 2024 Activities

Well folks its that time of year again to start working on spring projects. For those who might be getting an itchy trigger finger we want to remind everyone that the club has several activities open to members and non-member including Action Pistol, Archery, Trap, Skeet, and 5-Stand. Already we’ve shot a couple Trap and Skeet rounds. The Trap range is open on Tuesdays at 5pm, Skeet range on Sundays at 4pm, and Archery will be held on Fridays out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. Action Pistol is held on Thursdays at 6pm out at the Sunday Creek Range.

As always matches and events are weather dependent and we do try to post updates to the Custer Rod and Gun Club facebook page.

Welcome to Spotted Eagle Day – May 4th

On Saturday May 4th the Custer Rod and Gun Club is planning on holding a Welcome to Spotted Eagle Day running from 10am to 3pm. We are planning on having the 5-Stand range set-up as well as the Archery range.

Ducks Unlimited is also planning on holding a Trap Shoot with prizes and a raffle (Flyer Below). The adult prize is a SKB HS300 20 gauge Shotgun, the kids prize is a Chiappa M1-22, and the raffle is for a Taurus TX22 Ducks Unlimited Edition. For more information on the prizes and the raffle contact Jeff Faycosh (406)-951-2987.

We are also trying to get a couple more things lined out for that day and as soon as we have them squared away we will post them to the Club facebook page and webpage.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated. Due to scheduling conflicts Thrusday April 4th has been canceled.

3D Archery

Jason Sibble is planning on the 3D Archery shoots on Fridays & possibly some Saturdays at Spotted Eagle. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for times. Contact him on messenger for more information. Each week is a different setup. No class or division. Just laid back. Bow Hunter/Free Style. (Range finders welcome.) All Ages. Score cards and water provided. Bring Bug Spray. Not necessary to be a member to shoot Fridays.

Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge matches are held every second Thursday of each month. This will be open to all club members and non-members, 22 rimfire and larger pistol calibers are allowed. The rules will be governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), however the club is not affiliated so no pre-registration is necessary.

Skeet – Trap

Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons 5 – 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. Check the CR&GC Facebook page for updates.

Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand

When we have the dates for the year pinned down they will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Annual Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot

We had a great turn out for Keith Hall Annie Oakley Shoot last year and we are planning on holding it again. When we have the date figured out it will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

All club events are dependent on the weather so keep an eye on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page for updates. Please come out and enjoy YOUR club. Like any club the members are what make it great!

Annual Meeting Minutes February 3, 2024

Custer County Event Center, 6 pm February 3, 2024

Board Attendance: Lee Wankel, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Erin O’connor, Jim Keith, Justin Hughes, Travis Helm and Pat Roos.

Pat made a motion to accept the January minutes as published, 2nd by member, Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $19,971.82. The CD balance is $6060.30.

President’s Report: Lee stated that the gate project at Sunday Creek Range is complete and extra Thank You to Marty for heading up that project. Total cost $15,162.78. We also shared the camera project with Walleyes Unlimited with costs for cameras and installation at $3,357.50. Membership are keeping pace with last numbers from last year.

Action pistol: Free shooting on Thursday night in April, activity through the season was steady with a few new shooters.

Shotgun-Ranges were running most all of last year, 5 stand didn’t get much action. This year will be better, 4H and Hunter Ed used the ranges. Matt Lewin ran the Trap and certainly helped out all year. Mike Bricco funded the Keith Hall Memorial Annie Oakley shoot by donating $1,000 plus trophies. Keith was past president of the Custer Rod and Gun Club as well as a respected Trap Shooter.

Archery- New range was busy looks good

SASS-There is a resurgence of interest, Randy Hart held a couple of shoots.

USPSA-It is languishing with the exit from the program by Jesse Blankenship.

New Business: Motion by Marty for the annual dues for President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary to be waved. Dylan Clark 2nd. Jeff requested discussion about the implication that the board was receiving compensation could open a liability issue, also that these are volunteer positions. Questions from audience, motion failed upon vote.

Bylaw changes for Annual meeting

Membership (C) Renewals all year. Membership is for the calendar year regardless of when the membership is renewed.

Officers and Board Members add Membership Officer then 7 Directors which will still total 12 officers and Directors. Two versions: #1 Yearly dues are waived for Officer Positions. #2 Yearly dues are waived for Officers and Director positions.

Section 4 A- language as written for monthly meetings. Suggested change of date to 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Section 1 club management include Membership Officer and 7 directors.

Section 1 -Board of Directors include Membership Officer

Add Section 6 Membership Officer-Shall keep all membership records-issue membership and access cards upon payment-update Sunday Creek access gate and cards in a timely manner, Maintain list of current memberships.

Bylaw changes motion by Matt Beyer, 2nd Jesse Blankenship, all changes passed to Bylaws.

Jeff requested a motion to accommodate dates for Hunter Education to use Spotted Eagle range for their field days in 2024. John Kuntz moved, Jesse Blankenshop 2nd, Motion passed

Election of Officers and Directors: Mary Scheid-Treasurer until 2026, Membership Director Devan McGranahan until 2026, Director Robert Boager until 2026, Director Jason Sibble until 2026 and Director Pat Roos until 2026.

Trap League awards: Justin Hughes 1st place $100, Matt Lewin 2nd $40. Top Gun League entry fees were deposited as no one finished the league.

Prizes were then drawn:

50/50 drawing Scott Moore $815, Volunteer Incentive S&W SD9 VE 9mm Matt Lewin, Door prize 10-22 Jeremy Smith, Springfield 1911 Doug Wildish, Savage Axis Trey Boager, Sig Sauer 368 Christi Goodsell, Lander Bullpup Orion Wilson, Ruger 380 Angela Ponessa, Stoeger O/U Mike Bricco, Ruger Wrangler Penny Hart, Traditions Black Powder Rany Anderson, Sig Sauer AR15 Brock Erickson, Shadow 920 Elite 9mm Josh Huber.

Thank you to Sponsors: Red Rock Sporting Goods, Randy Hart, Lee Wankel, Todd Steadman, Murdoch’s, Reynolds

Meeting adjourned at 9 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes January 16, 2024

Custer County Event Center 7 pm, January 16, 2024

Attendance: Lee Wankel, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Erin O’connor, Travis Helm and Pat Roos.

Matt made a motion to accept the December minutes as published, Travis 2nd, Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $20,918.28. The CD balance is $6060.30.

President’s Report: Lee stated membership is 200 paid for 2024.

Action pistol: No Report

Shotgun-No Report

Archery- No Report

SASS-No Report

USPSA-No Report

Old Business: Banquet set up on Feb 3, around noon

New Business: Bylaw changes for Annual meeting

Membership (C) Renewals all year. Membership is for the calendar year regardless of when the membership is renewed.

Officers and Board Members add Membership Officer then 7 Directors which will still total 12 officers and Directors. Two versions: #1 Yearly dues are waived for Officer Positions. #2 Yearly dues are waived for Officers and Director positions.

Section 4 A- language as written for monthly meetings. Suggested change of date to 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Section 1 club management include Membership Officer and 7 directors.

Section 1 -Board of Directors include Membership Officer

Add Section 6 Membership Officer-Shall keep all membership records-issue membership and access cards upon payment-update Sunday Creek access gate and cards in a timely manner, Maintain list of current memberships.

Marty and Jeff will arrange for storage of meat and supplies for the banquet on the week of the banquet at the event center.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes December 19, 2023

Custer County Event Center 7 pm, December 19, 2023

Attendance: Lee Wankel, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Erin O’connor, Travis Helm, Jim Keith and Justin Hughes.

Marty made a motion to accept the November minutes as published, Jim 2nd, Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $14,567.02. The CD balance is $6060.30.

President’s Report: Lee stated membership is 512 for 2023.

Action pistol: Nothing to report

Shotgun-Shooting is weather dependent. Hoping to get Ducks Unlimited in May for the Welcome to Spotted Eagle shoot.

Archery- no report

SASS-fun shoot on December 16th, $100 collected and turned over to Marty

USPSA-no report

Old Business: Need security cameras finished at Sunday Creek. Looking for Membership Director

New Business: Sign Damage at Spotted Eagle. Kid came forward to pay. Jesse B to put in a bid to repair. Banquet Marty is picking up the meat 150 lbs. Micki Jo lined up for the bar.

We will have meetings at the Custer County Event Center they will cost $20 per meeting during the winter months.

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm

Custer Rod & Gun Club

Annual Banquet/Membership Meeting

Greetings, friends. We just wanted to remind you that you are invited to attend the Custer Rod and Gun Club’s Annual Meeting/Pot Luck.

This year’s meeting/banquet will be held at 6:00 pm on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3RD, at the EVENT CENTER at the Fairgrounds in Miles City. CR&GC will be providing a taco bar. Attendees with last names A thru M are asked to bring a main dish and N thru Z a salad or dessert. 

Please note this meeting will be held at the EVENT CENTER, where it was held last year.

This year we have several director’s positions to fill. If you have someone you would like to nominate for one of the vacant positions, nominations will be excepted at the meeting.

If you have already renewed your 2024 membership, please be sure to bring the membership card you received in the mail in order to be eligible to vote at teh meeting. Additionally, yourmembership card will make you eligible for a chance to win a door prize of a Ruger 10/22 rifle package w/scope. There will also be multiple other prizes and drawings available with several different firearms, including a Shadow Systems 920 and Sig Sauer TREAD 400 rifle. More prizes are accumulating as we speak and may include additional firearms. Eligible members must be present to win and legally eligible to own/possess a firearm if applicable. All prizes and raffle availability will be terminated at the conclusion of the annual club meeting.

Here is a list of prize guns for the Banquet and Raffles.
Ruger 10/22 Rifle Package w/scope – DOOR PRIZE
Smith and Wesson SD9VE Pistol 9mm – WORK DAY INCENTIVE PRIZE
Traditions .50 Cal Black Powder Rifle
Ruger Wrangler .22lr Revolver
Stoeger Condor 12ga o/u Shotgun
Savage Axis 2 XP Rifle .243 Hardwood
Ruger LCP .380acp Pistol
Landor BPX 902 12ga Bullpup Shotgun
Shadow Systems 920 9mm w/optic ready slide
Springfield Armory 1911 45acp Mil Spec
Sig Sauer P365 9mm Macro 17r
Sig Sauer M400 Tread Mlok Rifle 5.56mm
Sig Sauer AIR Pistol P365 BB Gun

If you have not already renewed your membership, you may renew it at the meeting. We will also be selling new memberships at the meeting, so this is a great time to bring a friend who is interested in joining the club. 

See you there!

P.S. If you have anything you wish to donate to the Banquet, please contact any of the Club Officers. 

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes November 21, 2023

Spotted Eagle Clubhouse, 7 pm, November 21, 2023

Attendance: Lee Wankel, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Erin O’connor, Travis Helm, Jim Keith and Justin Hughes.

Marty made a motion to accept the October minutes as published, Matt 2nd, Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $16,005.53. The CD balance is $6060.30. Guns were puchased for the raffle at the annual banquet. Envelope stuffing taking place at the December meeting.

President’s Report: Lee stated membership is trending upward.

Action pistol: Nothing to report

Shotgun-The Keith Hall Annie Oakley shoot was great, 10 shooters. We gave away $1,000 in prize money donated by Mike Bricco and we took in $500 to be earmarked for prizes next year. Plaques were handed out. Trap and Skeet deposited an additional $1,468.

SAS-Deposit of $15

Archery- no report

SASS-No Report

USPSA-Slade Bentenhausen has stepped up to replace Jesse Blankenship with USPSA, he is an RO.

Old Business: Range gate almost finished, Thanks Marty for the hard work.

New Business: Matt made a motion to donate two memberships to the Miles City Fire Department Toy Dance. Jeff 2nd, motion passed.

We will have meetings at the Custer County Event Center they will cost $20 per meeting during the winter months.

Annual meeting we need to add another Board Member-Membership Board position to the bylaws.

Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023

Custer County Event Center, 7 pm, October 17, 2023

Attendance: Lee Wankel, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Erin O’connor, Travis Helm and Justin Hughes.

Marty made a motion to accept the August minutes as published, (no September meeting) Erin 2nd, Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Marty stated checking account balance is $37,086.82. The CD balance is $6030.07.

President’s Report: Lee stated membership is approximately 514 members.

Action pistol: Nothing to report, Lee provided a deposit $175. Lee stated that there would be pistol shoot on October 26, 2023 mainly for James Goodsell wedding group.

Shotgun-We will need to order targets after the banquet. Money was received from FWP for targets on youth day.

SAS-Deposit of $15

Archery last organized shoots, deposit of $65

Old Business: Grant for the range gate was approved Marty is organizing. Locate is done MC Electric was awarded the bid.

New Business: Jeff made a motion to add up to 2 camera at Spotted Eagle, Travis 2nd, motion passed, Chris will coordinate with Walleyes and Holmlund Lock and key.

Banquet-gun committee formed with Marty to get the guns, Matt, Erin, Travis and Justin.

Jeff made a motion to allow 4H to use Spotted Eagle Range for Instructor training on December 9th, Jeff will open the range for them. Marty 2nd, motion passed.

Jeff made a motion to have the Jim Keith Memorial Annie Oakley shoot on November 4th. $1,000 in prizes. Mike Bricco provided the prize money and trophy plaques. Cash prize to 7th place. $500, $200, $100, 4th-7th $50. $20 buy in with 3 buy backs max for $10 each. Matt 2nd, motion passed.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:50 PM