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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes July 19, 2022

Board of Directors Meeting

July 19, 2022

Spotted Eagle Range Miles City

7pm Roll Call of officer- Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, John Kuntz, Jim Keith, and Lee Wankel

Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $35,526.88, CD is currently at $6,000. Bills are paid

Motion to accept the minutes of the May meeting as written by Jim, 2nd by John, passed.

Presidents Report: Membership normal for this time of year.

Action Pistol: Marty reports ongoing Thursday night shoots and a profit of $2,087.97

Archery: John said good activity until the heat got unbearable. No 3D shoot this year, hopefully in the spring of 2023. John wanted 3 volunteers added for archery range clean up, Todd Anderson, Wesley Anderson and Pat Hagemeister. John has the materials just not the time to build the new archery targets for Spotted Eagle.

Shotgun: Jeff reported that range attendance has increased on all three ranges, lots of new shooters.

Old Business: Marty gave a list of all volunteers for the Sunday Creek Range clean up on June 4th.

New Business: Jeff noted that the control head for the trap was getting pulled out. Jeff requested a wireless trap control rather than buy a new corded control. Jeff researched the “Long-range” control similar to the 5 stand and skeet ranges. Estimate was $400 with shipping. John made the motion to purchase, Lee 2nd, passed. Jeff will order.

Meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm

August 2022 Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) August 2022 Activities

Well, its August already and wow is it hot out there. We have a couple of updates for the club activities. The John Hofer Memorial 5-Stand was a big hit in July. Our last match held on the 24th was our biggest 5-Stand match to date. We had roughly 25 shooters with a lot of new participants and shot 15 full five person squads. We want to give a big THANKS to Barney and Bonnie Hofer for bringing lots of food for everyone, the brownies were spectacular.

We also want to remind everyone about the Custer Rod & Gun Club 2022 Clay League, which runs till the end of September. There is still time to get your League rounds in. The rules are posted below as well as on the club’s website and facebook page.

Hope to see folks out on the ranges.  

Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge matches are held every Second Thursday of each month. This month Steel Challenge is scheduled for the 11th at 6 pm at the Sunday Creek Range. 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.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated. There are 3 Stages and a Steel Challenge Stage. This is open to club and non-club members. Hope to see you all there.

USPSA Matches

There will be no USPSA Matches held by the Custer Rod & Gun Club for August. Be sure to check Practiscore for any matches held out of town.

Skeet – Trap

Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet is held on Sunday at 3 p.m., unless a 5-Stand match is scheduled, out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. $4 for members & $5 for non-members.

Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand

Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. $5 for 25 targets. Volunteers are always needed to help set up and take down the 5-Stand. Setup begins at noon. Stay posted to any changes in the Dates.

  • August 14, 2022
  • August 28, 2022
  • September 11, 2022
  • September 25, 2022

Custer Rod & Gun Club 2022 Clay League

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

There will be three leagues in 2022. Simple aggregate average for score.

Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in February 2023. The awards will be determined at a later date.

The league period will run from July 5th through September 30, 2022.

Trap League – $20

Skeet League – $20

Top Gun – $40

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 – 8 League rounds must be fired to complete the league. Failure to shoot 8 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.

Skeet League – 8 League rounds must be fired to complete the league. Failure to shoot 8 rounds will cause you to forfeit your entry fees. At least 3 shooters must shoot the round. There will be no separate categories for sub-gauge. 12, 20, 28, or .410 may be used for league scoring.

Top Gun League – 10 League rounds must be fired. At least 2 league rounds in each of the sports must be fired (Trap, Skeet, & 5 Stand) The rules for Trap and Skeet league applies. A 5 stand league round will require at least 3 shooters on the round in addition to range master/scorer.

Archery

For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.

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!

Custer Rod & Gun Club 2022 Clay League

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

There will be three leagues in 2022. Simple aggregate average for score.

Awards will be presented at the annual banquet in February 2023. The awards will be determined at a later date.

The league period will run from July 5th through September 30, 2022.

Trap League – $20

Skeet League – $20

Top Gun – $40

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 that 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 – 8 League rounds must be fired to complete the league. Failure to shoot 8 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.

Skeet League – 8 League rounds must be fired to complete the league. Failure to shoot 8 rounds will cause you to forfeit your entry fees. At least 3 shooters must shoot the round. There will be no separate categories for sub-gauge. 12, 20, 28, or .410 may be used for league scoring.

Top Gun League – 10 League rounds must be fired. At least 2 league rounds in each of the sports must be fired (Trap, Skeet, & 5 Stand) The rules for Trap and Skeet league applies. A 5 stand league round will require at least 3 shooters on the round in addition to range master/scorer.

July 2022 Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) July 2022 Activities

Well Summer is fully upon us and trucking right along with the 4th of July only a couple of days away. We have a couple of updates for the club activities. 5-stand for July will be held on the 10th and 31st at 1pm, setup is at noon and volunteers are needed to make this happen as it is a lot of work to get all of the throwers staged. On Sunday the 17th there will be no Skeet and on Sunday the 24th Skeet will be held at 4:30pm to allow the Hunter Education group to use the Spotted Eagle Range. We are still planning on having a shotgun league, stay tuned for more information on that. There are no USPSA Matches scheduled for July, however, be sure to check Practiscore for matches held in the surrounding area. Baker will be holding a Slot Match on the 9th and Billings usually always has something going on.

Hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July, safe travels this summer, and looking forward to seeing folks out on the ranges.  

Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge matches are held every Second Thursday of each month. This month Steel Challenge is scheduled for the 14th at 6 pm at the Sunday Creek Range. 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.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. ANY AND ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated. There are 3 Stages and a Steel Challenge Stage. This is open to club and non-club members. Hope to see you all there.

USPSA Matches

There will be no USPSA Matches held by the Custer Rod & Gun Club for July. Be sure to check Practiscore for any matches held out of town.

Skeet – Trap

Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area. $4 for members & $5 for non-members.

We are still planning on having a shotgun league starting soon. Inexpensive league fee. Aggregate scores from all three disciplines for Top Gun League. Separate leagues for Trap and Skeet. Awards presented during the annual banquet. Stay posted for more information.

5-Stand

Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. $5 for 25 targets. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help set up and take down the 5 stand this season. Setup begins at noon. Stay posted to any changes in the Dates.

  • July 10, 2022
  • July 31, 2022
  • August 14, 2022
  • August 28, 2022

Archery

For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.

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!

June 2022 Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) June 2022 Activities

Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day

Once again, the Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day has been rescheduled to this coming Saturday June 4th at 9AM. At this point come rain or shine we will need as many volunteers as we can get and would like to put out a reminder that everyone who helps out the club by contributing at the workday or other volunteer needs, will be entered to win the Volunteer Incentive gun raffle to be dawn at the annual banquet in Feb.

Other supplies that are needed:

  • Garbage Bags
  • Shovels
  • Lawnmowers
  • Weedeaters
  • Smiling Attitude

Steel Challenge

Steel Challenge matches are held every Second Thursday of each month. This month Steel Challenge is scheduled for the 9th at 6 pm at the Sunday Creek Range. 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.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. Setup starts at 4 p.m. any and all help would be greatly appreciated. There are 3 Stages and a Steel Challenge Stage. This is open to club and non-club members. Hope to see you all there.

USPSA Matches

The CR&GC will be hosting a USPSA match on Saturday June 11th at the Sunday Creek Range. Register on Practiscore.

Skeet – Trap

Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area.

We will be having shotgun league starting soon. Inexpensive league fee. Aggregate scores from all three disciplines for Top Gun League. Separate leagues for Trap and Skeet. Awards presented during the annual banquet.

Rules and divisions posted within a week. Leagues will start in June through September.

5-Stand

Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help set up and take down the 5 stand this season. Stay posted to any changes in the Dates.

  • June 5, 2022
  • June 19, 2022
  • July 10, 2022
  • July 17, 2022
  • July 31, 2022
  • August 14, 2022
  • August 28, 2022

Archery

For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.

Another 3D Archery Shoot has been tentatively set for the end of July. Stay tuned for exact dates, they will be posted to the club web page 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!

Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day

June 4, 2022 @ 9am

Ok everyone we have once again rescheduled the Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day for June 4th. We will need as many volunteers as we can get and would like to put out a reminder that everyone who helps out the club by contributing at the work day or other volunteer needs, will be entered to win the Volunteer Incentive gun raffle to be dawn at the annual banquet in Feb.

As always this is weather permitting.

Other supplies that are needed:

  • Garbage Bags
  • Shovels
  • Lawnmowers
  • Weedeaters
  • Smiling Attitude

May 2022 Newsletter

Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) May 2022 Activities

With the recent weather that we’ve had and the upcoming weather the club has had to reschedule the April 5-Stand shoot as well as the Sunday Creek range clean-up day. As always events are dependent on the weather so keep an eye on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page for updates.

Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day

Due to the incoming storm, the workday scheduled for this weekend Saturday the 23rd at the Custer Rod and Gun Club shooting range has been postponed until NEXT Saturday, April 30th 9AM.

We still need volunteers and would like to put out a reminder that everyone who helps out the club by contributing at the work party or other volunteer need, will be entered to win the Volunteer Incentive gun raffle to be dawn at the annual banquet in Feb. Odds of winning in past years have been around 1 in 30. This is the best odds of winning a gun you’ll find, and it doesn’t cost anything to enter but a few hours at the range.

New for This Year – Steel Challenge

The date for the first Steel Challenge match has been set for May 12th out at the Sunday Creek range. 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.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Sunday Creek pistol bays. This is open to club and non-club members.

USPSA Matches

The CR&GC along with the Fallon County Gun Range also holds sanctioned USPSA matches throughout the year. To check for dates see the Custer Rod & Gun Club Action Pistol webpage and register on Practiscore.

Skeet – Trap

Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area.

5-Stand

Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August. We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help set up and take down the 5 stand this season.

  • April 17, 2022
  • May 8, 2023
  • May 15, 2022
  • June 5, 2022
  • June 19, 2022
  • July 10, 2022
  • July 17, 2022
  • July 31, 2022
  • August 14, 2022
  • August 28, 2022

Archery

For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.

Another 3D Archery Shoot has been tentatively set for the end of July. Stay tuned for exact dates, they will be posted to the club web page 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!

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes March 15, 2022

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

March 15, 2022

VFW Miles City

7pm Roll Call of officer-Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Matt Lewin, Jesse Blankenship, Jim Keith, John Kuntz, Patt Roos and Lee Wankel

Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes from Annual Meeting February 5, 2022, Approved as written Motion by Chris, 2nd by John, Passed

Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $44,044.59, CD is currently at $6,000. Bills are paid

President Report by Jesse Smith, $3,773.04 from PayPal approximately 350 memberships paid.

Reports of Standing Committees

Action Pistol-Marty Scheid-$1859 of profit from Action Pistol this year Free Thursday night shoots the month of April, 2022.

Archery-John Kuntz continue this year with Wednesday night shoots at Ken Boschee’s place, $20 per shooters Members only. John said another 3d shoot is in the works this year.

Shotgun-Jeff Faycosh repairs needed to trap range, 4 pallets of targets ordered through Red Rock. Need volunteers for the 5 stand. Matt Lewin is running ranges as is Jeff.

USPSA-Jesse Blankenship deposited $245. two shoots will take place this year April 9 and May 14, help is needed for setting courses. Have been shooting in conjunction with Baker Club.

Old Business-profit on the banquet $394.83 Target prices for Trap and skeet. Jeff made a motion to change the fee schedule for Trap and Skeet to $4 for members, $5 for non-members, $5 for all on 5-stand. Lee 2nd Motion passed. Chris has purchased the new camera system for Sunday Creek range. Needs assistance for installation.

New Business-Matt Lewin will be updating the webpage and creating a monthly newsletter. It will be sent out via email.

Jeff stated that 4H Shotgun Shooting sports will be on Tuesday’s from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm they will pay the $4 per 25 targets, Jeff will invoice 4H. Jesse Blankenship and Jeff Faycosh are 4H leaders.

Sunday Creek Range clean up day will be on April 23, 2022 at 9 am. Marty Scheid is ramrodding the clean up project.

Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm

Jon Hofer Memorial 5 Stand Dates

Dates for the 5 Stand matches have been set through August.

We are looking for volunteers to sign up to help set up and take down the 5 stand this season. Without this help it is hard to keep a good schedule. We will set up at noon and take down at 5 pm or sooner if we are done shooting. We need at least 3 people. You can sign up by commenting in the comments on the Custer Rod & Gun Club facebook page.

Dates so far:

  • April 17, 2022
  • May 8, 2023
  • May 15, 2022
  • June 5, 2022
  • June 19, 2022
  • July 10, 2022
  • July 17, 2022
  • July 31, 2022
  • August 14, 2022
  • August 28, 2022

We will have Fall dates later.

April 2022 Newsletter

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Custer Rod & Gun Club (CR&GC) April 2022 Activities

Well spring is upon us and its time to dust off that rifle, shotgun, pistol, or bow and get out and do some shooting. The club has several activities open to members and non-member including Action Pistol, USPSA matches, Archery, Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and new for this year Steel Challenge.

Sunday Creek Range Clean-up Day

First off Saturday April 23rd at 9am has been scheduled for a clean-up day out at the Sunday Creek Range. Help is need with mowing, weed trimmers, target repairs, and general maintenance. Every volunteer that helps on range clean up days are entered into the Volunteer Incentive Raffle for a chance to win a gun that will be drawn at the annual club banquet. Hope to see you out there.

Action Pistol

Action Pistol shoots will get started April 7th at 6 p.m. with a New Shooters Night out at the Sunday Creek Rifle/Pistol Range. If your new to Action Pistol shooting and interested come on out and see what it’s all about. Action Pistol will be held every Thursday night at 6 p.m.

USPSA Matches

The CR&GC along with the Fallon County Gun Range also holds sanctioned USPSA matches throughout the year. To check for dates see the Custer Rod & Gun Club Action Pistol facebook page and register on Practiscore.

Skeet – Trap

With the warmer weather we’ve already had a couple of Trap & Skeet shoots. Trap is held every Tuesday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. and Skeet every Sunday at 3 p.m. out at the Spotted Eagle Recreation Area.

5-Stand

Last fall CR&GC introduced the Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand course which was a big hit, drawing in a lot of new shooters. This year the club will again hold the Jon Hofer Memorial 5-Stand course once a month. When dates are set they will be posted on the Custer Rod and Gun Club webpage and facebook page.

Archery

For our archery shooters or anyone who is interested in getting into archery we have Archery shoots every Wednesday at 6 p.m., contact John Kuntz at 406-951-0241.

Last year John Kuntz and Theresa Williams hosted the two-day Miles City Rod & Gun 3D Archery Shoot at Woodruff Park. Even with the cool rainy weather they had a great turn out. Another 3D Archery Shoot is in the works for this year stay tuned for dates.

New for This Year – Steel Challenge

New for this year starting in April the club will hold a steel challenge shoot once a month on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. 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. Again when dates are set they 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 Banquet Meeting Minutes February 5, 2022

Custer Rod And Gun Club Annual Meeting

February 5, 2022

Custer County Event Center

5pm Doors Opened

6pm Banquet starts

7pm Roll Call of officer-Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Ben Beardsley, Matt Lewin, Jesse Blankenship, Jim Keith, John Kuntz, Vincent Muggli, Patt Roos and Lee Wankel

Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes from January 18, 2022, Approved as written

Treasure report by Mary Scheid, Checking account balance $32,035.31 includes all membership payments made up to January 28, 2022, CD is currently at $6,000.

President Report by Jesse Smith, history of the annual banquet and of how successful the event is becoming. Concern of lack of range maintenance at Sunday Creek Range, days will be scheduled and weed control this year. There is no Hunting, Hiking, Off roading at the range. A new camera system will be installed to find violators. We will be adding steel challenges shoots this year. We have renewed the Spotted Eagle usage permit. The Spotted Eagle Range had to be closed due to safety violations except sanctioned events.

A brief introduction of local political candidates Pat Roos for Custer County Sheriff and Jeff Faycosh for Custer County Commissioner District 2.

Reports of Standing Committees

Action Pistol-Marty Scheid-$1964 of profit from Action Pistol this year Free Thursday night shoots the month of April, 2022

Archery-John Kuntz continue this year with Wednesday night shoots at Ken Boschee’s place, another 3d shoot is in the works this year.

Shotgun-Jeff Faycosh All the shotgun ranges brought in $3,500 this year. The Jon Hofer Memorial 5 stand course has been a hit, drawing in lots of new shooters. Going to set up a committee for shooting league shoots this year. Revisit price for shooting at next board meeting, price will increase.

USPSA-Jesse Blankenship two shoots will take place this year April 9 and May 15, help is needed for setting courses. Have been shooting in conjunction with Baker Club.

Old Business-None

New Business-None

Election of Officers took place, the following were elected. Jesse Smith President, Club Treasurer Marty Scheid, Director Jesse Blankenship, Director Jim Keith, Director John Kuntz and Director Pat Roos

Drawing of major prizes-Door Prize Winchester Wildcat .22 rifle Michael Wade, Incentive Prize Rock Island 12 gauge pump Pat Roos, Raffle Drawings Rock Island 45 acp Kevin Anderson, Glock Model 34 John Aye, Winchester SX4 12 gauge Jesse Blankenship, Tikka T3 308 Jeff Faycosh, Henry HD1086 .410 Scott Moore, Ruger 57 pistol Matt Gorton, Sig Sauer P365 RXP with optic John Aye, Savage Model 11 243 Jeff Faycosh, Springfield XDM 9mm William Hubbell

Volunteer Servers Dale Tribby and Robert Boager

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2022 at 7 PM
Miles City VFW

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: board members present Jesse Smith, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Jim Keith, Jesse Blankenship, Matt Lewin, Vincent Muggli, Pat Roos and Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes- Minutes from November and December Jesse B made motion to accept as written, 2nd Lee-passed.

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty stated the balance in the checking account was $3,544.34, $6,000 in the CD with no interest earned yet. All bills are paid.

4) President Report- 190 renewals at this point, 30-50 pending Micki Jo is on for the bar for the banquet, 12 pork roast purchased for the Boogs BBQ to cook for the banquet, figuring on 300 attendees.

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Marty reports no activity last shoot was in July $1,968 profit this year
– Archery- John has ordered the archery net and working with 4H shooting sports for Wednesday night shoots, participants must be club members. Outdoor targets are order through Murdoch’s.
– Cowboy Action-No report
– Shotgun/Spotted Eagle- Basically shut down for winter, weather dependent. Trap needs module for oscillation control. Matt and Jeff deposited $522 from the shotgun ranges; total amount collected this year $3,600 plus. Jeff has ordered 4 pallets of targets through Red Rock. Jeff made a motion to increase all target fees to $5 per 25 targets because the cost of the targets are increasing. Matt 2nd, Motion passed.
– USPSA-Jesse stated steel challenge will be run by AJ Rainey and Kenny Boschee using USPCA rules, 22 rimfire and up are allowed. This will take place one Thursday a month at the pistol range. Jesse deposited $150 from matches, Thursday night shoots in Baker. Jesse will provide pasters and cardboard to the Baker club since they are facilitating the shoots. Maybe a USPCA outdoor shoot in May in Miles City.

6) Old Business-Jeff stated that he was withdrawing motion for the grant for range improvements at Spotted Eagle since the member participation isn’t high enough to justify those expenses. Chris had already pulled his request for funds for Sunday Creek because he didn’t have enough time to get bids and plan.

7) New Business- Marty received the NRA certification for our club. VFW requested annual $50 for flags. Jim made a motion to pay, 2nd by Jesse B, motion passed. Jeff made a motion that the club pay Robert Boager $400 as a stipend for cooking for the banquet. Jim 2nd motion passed. Jesse B brought up that we need to advertise more in the paper and emails. Jesse B and Matt will be the directors responsible for media contacts so the information that is being disseminated is accurate and timely.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors-Jesse Smith said he will not be running for president, he nominated Jeff. Depending upon the election there may be President and Secretary positions up for election. All current office holders intend to run again.

9) Good and Welfare- All agreed the club house at Spotted Eagle should be finished and prepared to hold club meetings perhaps beginning in March/April once the furniture is put back in place. Windows need repaired/replaced and curtains hung to enhance the acoustics of the room.

10) Adjourn at 8 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes December 14, 2021

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2021
Miles City VFW

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: board members present Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Jim Keith, Ben Beardsley, Jesse Blankenship, Matt Lewin, Pat Roos and Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes- Secretary Faycosh failed to have the November minutes completed before the meeting.

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty was absent but email his report stating balance in the account was $20,186.43, $6,000 in the CD. All property taxes were paid, cash taken out for change for the banquet and raffle tickets were purchased. All bills are paid.

4) President Report- renewal period for the next 3 months.

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Marty reports no activity last shoot was in July $1,968 profit this year
– Archery- John is researching arrow net and outdoor targets.
– Cowboy Action-No report
– Shotgun/Spotted Eagle- one last 5 stand course will be shot this year to close up the season on December 19, 2021
– USPSA-Jesse stated steel challenge will be run by AJ Rainey and Kenny Boschee using USPCA rules, 22 rimfire and up are allowed. This will take place one Thursday a month at the pistol range.

6) Old Business-Chris researched the camera system for the range. Chris made a motion of a $600 budget for the camera system, Jim 2nd Motioned passed.

7) New Business- Jeff got a quote on the building for Sunday Creek. Discussion decided to improve range coverage and benches on rifle range instead. Chris said he would get quotes for the grant application. Jeff is pursuing bids on lighting for the trap and skeet range which will also allow 5 stand to be used after dark. Priority on the grant will be the lighting then rifle range improvement.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors-no action

9) Good and Welfare- All agreed the VFW bar is not a good location, but the meeting room was taken.

10) Adjourn at 8 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes November 16, 2021

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2021
Miles City VFW

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: board members present Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Jim Keith, Ben Beardsley, Jesse Blankenship, Pat Roos and Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes- October Meeting- Marty made a motion to accept as published, Lee 2nd, Passed.

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty stated the current balance in the checking account is $20,428.01, $6,000 has been obtained. All bills are paid.

4) President Report- 493 Members, Sunday Creek Clubhouse is winterized. Robert Boager “Boogs’ BBQ is lined up to cook for the Banquet on 2/5/2022

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Marty reports no activity last shoot was in July $1,968 profit this year
– Archery- John is researching using the archery range in Home show building in conjunction with 4H
– Cowboy Action-No report
– Shotgun/Spotted Eagle- Trap, Skeet and 5 stand are still active. We will need to order targets this winter.
– USPSA-December 9 shoot in Baker

6) Old Business-Jeff will open the shotgun ranges for 4H Leadership training on December 11th. He will invoice 4H for the costs of the targets at $4 per 25. Marty has purchased all the guns and prizes for the banquet from Red Rock and Murdoch’s. They are
RI 1911 45 ACP, RIA 12 gauge pump, Winchester SX4 12 gauge, Henry HD1086 .410 lever action, Ruger 57 5.7×27 pistol, Sig Sauer P365 RXP, Glock Model 34 9mm, Tikka T3 308 win, Winchester Wildcat 22lr, Savage Model 11 .243 win, Springfield XDME 9mm, Vortex 10×42 Binoculars. In addition Red Rock donated a brick of 22lr and a flat of 12 gauge shells.

7) New Business- 4H shooting sports requests the shotgun range on December 10 and 11 for shotgun leadership training. Jeff will be on site. Incident where a member shot a deer on the rifle range. Confirmed it is not allowed and is a safety violation. No Hunting, Hiking or 4 wheeling on the ranges. John made a motion to have FWP investigate, Chris 2nd- passed, Jeff will contact FWP to investigate and pursue charges if any. Marty brought up range maintenance and lack of metal targets. We had members steal the ones on the ground rather than repairing them with kit provided. Chris stated wrenches, chains and bolts were stolen shortly after new targets were hung. Motion to hang metal targets with conveyor belt instead of chain by Jesse, 2nd by Jim, passed.
Discussion of loss of membership if found to be vandalizing or stealing range property. Chris made a motion to install a camera system, John 2nd motion passed. Chris will research camera system with recording capabilities.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors-no action-lots of envelopes were stuffed with meeting and renewal information.

9) Good and Welfare- Wyatt English running for House District 38 spoke for a few minutes, he is encouraging youth firearm activities.

10) Adjourn at 8 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2021

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2021 7pm
Miles City VFW

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: board members present Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid, Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, Pat Roos and Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes- September Meeting- Marty made a motion to accept as published, Lee 2nd, Passed.

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty stated the current balance in the checking account is $35,214.78, All CDs have been surrendered and deposited into Checking account, all bills are paid.

4) President Report-Members numbers are consistent all memberships are caught up, Robert Boager “Boogs’ BBQ is lined up to cook for the Banquet on 2/5/2022

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Marty reports no activity last shoot was in July $1,948.38 profit this year
– Archery- No Report
– Cowboy Action-No report
– Shotgun/Spotted Eagle- 5 Stand is a hit, all ranges are showing increased activity Jeff provided a $588 deposit bringing the years total to $3,053 taken in this year.
– USPSA-Thursday shoots in Baker.

6) Old Business-Marty has purchased all the guns and prizes for the banquet from Red Rock and Murdoch’s. They are
RI 1911 45 ACP, RIA 12 gauge pump, Winchester SX4 12 gauge, Henry HD1086 .410 lever action, Ruger 57 5.7×27 pistol, Sig Sauer P365 RXP, Glock Model 34 9mm, Tikka T3 308 win, Winchester Wildcat 22lr, Savage Model 11 .243 win, Springfield XDME 9mm, Vortex 10×42 Binoculars. In addition Red Rock donated a brick of 22lr and a flat of 12 gauge shells.

7) New Business- 4H shooting sports requests the shotgun range on December 10 and 11 for shotgun leadership training. Jeff will be on site. Marty made the motion to allow the 4H to use the shotgun range, Lee 2nd, Passed.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors-no action

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn at 7:45 pm

Board of Directors Meeting September 21, 2021

Board Meeting Minutes – September 21, 2021
Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2021 7pm
Miles City VFW

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: board members presentJesse Smith, Marty Scheid,Jeff Faycosh, Matt Lewin, John Kuntz, Pat Roos, Jesse Blankenship, Jim Keith, Vincent Muggli and Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes-July meeting, August no meeting lack of quorum-Lee made a motion to accept as published, Matt 2nd, Passed.

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty stated the current balance in the checking account is $39,207.56, CD #1 $2,343.51, all bills are paid.

4) President Report-Members numbers are consistent. Mary Jo is lined up for the Banquet on 2/5/2022

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Marty reports no activity last shoot was in July
– Archery- Ended on September 1, targets are now locked up. John is working on access to Home Show Building working with 4H group on the net.
– Cowboy Action-No report
– Shotgun/Spotted Eagle- October 2nd is set up day with directors shoot for 5 stand, grand opening of Jon Hofer memorial 5 stand course on October 3 at noon. Lean to is completed off the northside on the container by Star Structures. With the last deposit Trap and Skeet has collected $2,400 this year in Range fees.
Jeff made a motion to set the rate for 5 stand for all shooters at $5 for 25 targets, Marty 2nd, motion passed.
City of Miles City demands a higher liability limit on our insurance to renew our special use permit. Their requirement pursuant to MCA 2-9-108 is $2 Million per occurrence and $1 Million per claim. Jeff made a motion to increase liability limits, John 2nd, Motion passed, Marty will coordinate with the insurance carrier.
– USPSA-Jesse B stated that there was not enough help in Custer Rod and Gun Club to hose Sectional Championship, it will fall to Baker. Baker is allowing shoots at their range.
-Youth rifle class was held on September 18, 2021 with 4 youth attending. Travis Helm kept this going and made sure it took place. The club took in $80.

6) Old Business-NONE

7) New Business- Banquet prizes after discussion concerning previous prizes, Marty made a motion to increase the limit for firearm prizes to $7,000 for 10 firearms equally split between local businesses if possible. Jim 2nd, motion passed. Marty will pick the firearms.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn at 8 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes July 20, 2021

Board Meeting Minutes – July 20, 2021
Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2021 7pm
Miles City VFW

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: board members present Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Matt Lewin, John Kuntz, Pat Roos, Jim Keith and Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes-Lee made a motion to accept as published, Matt 2nd, Passed.

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty stated the current balance in the checking account is $46,402.43, CD #1 $2,343.31 and CD#2 matured and was closed, proceeds deposited in the checking account, all bills are paid.

4) President Report-No Report

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Marty reports $1,948.37 in profit, incident report on injury sent to Jeff for filing.
– Archery- May 23-24 3D shoot at Woodruff Park. Wednesday raised $650.00. John stated Wednesday night shoots at Boschee’s are will attended, the club get $20 per person and new members.
– Cowboy Action-No report
– Shotgun/Spotted Eagle- NWTF paid $250 for targets, baseball team from Longmont Colorado shot trap over the tournament dates and paid $90. Jeff deposited with Marty on June 30 $700+ and $177 on meeting date $1,853 to date this year. Rabbit thrower issue is being addressed with help from England. All traps are programed now, 5 stand is nearly ready. Marvin Stark is on board to build the lean too off the north side of the container late July/August. Chris stated the Precision Drywall painted the container less than $700.
– USPSA-next match is most likely canceled due to a variety of issues.
-Youth rifle class was canceled due to no one signing up, will be scheduled in August or September

6) Old Business-Chris is moving forward with the sign for the Jon Hofer 5 Stand Course to be mounted on the container at the Spotted Eagle Range. He has modified the design to get it moving forward. Curtis Solberg is now working on the design and completion.
Marty clarified for Jeff who wasn’t paying close enough attention at the prior meeting that the club insurance covers the Board Members.

7) New Business-– Youth Rifle Class-Travis Helm will be lead instructor, Class on July 17.2021 ages 10-18 $15 person. Jeff will assist.
Jeff requested board approval to meet with Mayor Hollowell about restricting access at Spotted Eagle over safety. John motioned, Chris seconded. On July 13, 2021 Jeff met with Mayor Hollowell to explain the club’s concern with continuing safety violations. Mayor Hollowell agreed the club’s permit allows restriction especially with safety issues and agreed without the forethought of safety the club could lose its Use Permit. Jeff made the motion to close the Spotted Eagle range to members and the public except during club sanctioned activity and that violators would be charged with Criminal Trespass. John 2nd, motion passed. The cost of signage is approved.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn at 7:53 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes May 18, 2021

Board Meeting Minutes – May 18, 2021
Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2021 7pm
Miles City VFW

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: board members present Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Matt Lewin, Jesse Blankenship, John Kuntz, Ben Beardsley and Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes-Marty made a motion to accept as published, John 2nd, Passed.

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty stated the current balance in the checking account is $44,526.83, CD #1 $2,343.11 and CD#2 $2023.77, all bills are paid.

4) President Report-there are 461 current members

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-3 shoots with $1,667 in profit.
– Archery- May 23-24 3D shoot at Woodruff Park. Wednesday night shoots at Boschee’s are will attended, the club get $20 per person and new members.
– Cowboy Action-No report
– Shotgun/Spotted Eagle- Targets arrived and were loaded into the container, Lee furnished a telehandler. Marv Stark can build the lean too off of the north side of the container for $6,000. Chris stated that Jason Precision Drywall will paint for $6-700.
– USPSA-22 shooters at the section match.

6) Old Business-Chris is moving forward with the sign for the Jon Hofer 5 Stand Course to be mounted on the container at the Spotted Eagle Range. He has modified the design to get it moving forward.

7) New Business-– Youth Rifle Class-Travis Helm will be lead instructor, Class on July 17.2021 ages 10-18 $15 person. Jeff will assist.
Jeff requested board approval to meet with Mayor Howell about restricting access at Spotted Eagle over safety concerns. John motioned, Chris 2nd, motion passed.

Clean up Sunday Creek Range date set as May 23 at 9 am. Chris is leading this and Northern Landscape is spraying weeds.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn at 8:02 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 20, 2021

Board Meeting Minutes – April 20, 2021
Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2021 7pm
Miles City VFW

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: board members present Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Matt Lewin, Jesse Blankenship, Jim Keith, John Kuntz, Vincent Muggli, Pat Roos and Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes-Vince made a motion to accept as published, Lee 2nd, Passed.

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty stated the current balance in the checking account is $50,287.87, CD #1 $2,343.02 and CD#2 $2023.77, all bills are paid.

4) President Report-there are 461 current members

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-30 new walls are soon to be ready. 2 new slot matches, profit of $2,768. Board was notified of a minor injury during a Thursday night shoot. Marty will fill out an incident report to keep on file.
– Archery- May 23-24 3D shoot at Woodruff Park. Wednesday night shoots at Boschee’s.
– Cowboy Action-No report
– Shotgun/Spotted Eagle-the targets are ordered 2 pallets regular, 1 pallet Middi, 1 pallet Rabbit targets. Ramp was built and Marty constructed the 5 shooting cages total cost $973.
– USPSA-May 8th shoot, Marty volunteered to set up courses, Jesse B unavailable. Slot Match June 12th. 100 yard and 300 yard ranges will be closed the evening prior and all day of the Match. Board concurs.

6) Old Business-Chris is moving forward with the sign for the Jon Hofer 5 Stand Course to be mounted on the container at the Spotted Eagle Range.

7) New Business-– Youth Rifle Class-Instructors have been contacted.
Matt Bean was present has potential for additional donations for Jon Hofer 5 stand. The discussion to build a canopy off the north side of the cargo container. Vince made a motion to build and get estimates from contractors, Jim 2nd motion passed.
Matt will be in contact with Jeff.
Nation Wild Turkey Federation will be using the Trap range June 27th noon to 5pm. They have provided insurance waiver for the club. Jeff or designee will be at the range. John made the motion to allow, Jim 2nd passed.
Eric Fritz to run his conceal carry class at the range unknown date. Motion made by Jeff to allow as long as Insurance waiver is provided covering the club, Lee 2nd Motion passed.
Clean up Sunday Creek Range date set as May 23 at 9 am.
Insurance coverage for Board Members to be paid by the club. All Board Members in agreement.
Jeff discussed donating all the rimfire ammo and the remainder of the shotgun ammo for rifle course and 4H shotgun shooting sports. John made the motion, Jim 2nd, passed.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn at 8:02 pm