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Board Meeting Minutes February 19, 2019

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting
February 19, 2019 7:00 PM
Spotted Eagle Clubhouse

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers-present Jesse Smith, Chris Schlepp, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Shane Adams, JD Arneson, Todd Burch, Jim Keith and Vincent Muggli.

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes-Chris moved to accept the minutes Jim Keith seconded the motion, passed

3) Reading of Current Financial Report-Marty reported cash balance of $35, 069.91, CD $2,321.99, pay pal has a little over $6,000. Jim moved to accept the report, Shane seconded, motion passed.

4) President Report
– Annual Banquet-took in $6,165 in cash, $1,400 in Memberships, banquet costs of $1,492 which resulted in a first time ever profit for the annual banquet of approximately $1,400.
– Membership-a little less than 400 members are currently paid.

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Custer Rod and Gun Club USPSA match to be held at Fallon County indoor range on March 9th. limited number of shooters allowed. It will be a USPSA classifier match. Vincent made the motion for the match, seconded by Marty, motion passed.
Marty requested range supplies for action pistol for the year (cardboard targets, sticks and pasters) Jim made a motion of $500 for action pistol range supplies, Todd seconded, motion passed.
Motion by Chris to purchase 40′ land/sea container to store range supplies at Sunday Creek action pistol for $5,000, JD seconded the motion, Vincent will find a container vendor.
Marty made a motion for a raffle to pay for the container. $1,500 in gift certificates, limited to 100 tickets at $50 each. Motion was seconded by JD, motion passed. Marty will have raffle tickets by March meeting date.
– Archery-no report
– Cowboy Action-no report
– Shotgun-Jeff is reaching out to ATA for league information.

6) Old Business
– Spotted Eagle Keys-Chris will coordinate with locksmith for lock changes.

7) New Business
– VFW Flag Project-Motion by Jim, seconded by JD to contribute $50 for the project. Motion passed
– 2019 Board Meeting Locations-March Spotted Eagle, then alternate each month between Spotted Eagle and Sunday Creek
– $3,000 steel target budget for Action Pistol-Motion to approve email straw vote by Jesse, seconded by Shane, motion passed.
– Rifle Range Work Day (range improvements, weed control)-Chris made motion to close the range for one day to be determined for week mitigation spraying. Donated and completed by Vincent, Jim seconded, motion passed. Discussions on further upgrade to pistol bays including new safety area and rock/gravel…no motion
– Spotted Eagle Workday-no date set at this meeting
– Annual filings-IRS to Jesse Smith to complete
– Upcoming shoots (coyotes, 1st responders, etc)-Dates not yet set, most likely at March meeting
– FWP Range Day-Jeff brought up Hunter Education field day at spotted eagle range on March 10th. Jim made motion to allow the use of the range, JD seconded, motion passed.
– FNRA Committee-Shane requested volunteers for friends of the NRA banquet, contact Shane for more information.

8) Good and Welfare-nothing

10) Adjourn 7:55PM

Annual Banquet Meeting Minutes, January 19, 2019

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting Agenda
January 19, 2019 6:00 PM
Town and Country Club

6:00 PM
Potluck Club Banquet
Raffle ticket sales begin
Nominations for Board of Director positions opens

7:00 PM
1) Call to order and Roll call of officers, Directors present Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Shane Adams, Jesse Blankenship, Daniel DeLong, Randy Hart, Jim Keith, Lee Wankel

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes-Motion to accept, seconded and passed by membership

3) Reading of Current Financial Report-Marty Scheid reported that the Bank Balance as of January 16, 2019 was $30, 582.16, CD at US Bank January 16, 2019 was $2,318.09 current rate is 2% and will mature July 3, 2019. The CD at Stockman’s Bank has been surrendered and check deposited. It will be converted to CD the following week at US Bank at the 2% rate. All monthly bills are paid, 2018 taxes are paid, all insurance premiums have been paid, still waiting on last of tax documents to file club taxes for 2018. Motion to accept, seconded and passed by membership.

4) President Report- 2018 showed 430 members, 2 work days (one at Sunday Creek the other at Spotted Eagle with 23 volunteers), Spotted Eagle remodel is nearing completion.

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-very steady activity and the most active portion of the club currently Jess Blankenship and Marty Scheid spearheaded the activity this year. New targets and walls in place. New affiliation with USPSA along with Action Pistol.
– Cowboy Action-Randy Hart reported slow this year but always willing to lend a hand and hope to have a three gun shoot this year if there is interest.
– Shotgun-Weekly trap shooting last year, some interest is keeping the range open. Hoping to ATA league shoots in 2019 along with Women only clinic, youth shooting programs.
– rifle shooting-JD Arenson hosted on 800 yard shoot this year, Jeff Faycosh and Chris Schlepp hosted a rimfire turkey shoot along with a centerfire turkey shoot this last year.

6) Old Business-NRA Rifle instructors are still absent for youth programs. Hoping to rectify that situation this next year.

7) New Business
– Reduction of Spotted Eagle remodel project-Motion to close out the patio project at Spotted Eagle, seconded and passed by members.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors
– Reading of Nominations
– Drawing of first raffle items
– 10 min break to accept more nominations and last call for raffle tickets
– Nominations close for Board of Directors positions
– Election of:
Vice President – 2 year term, currently held by Jerry Austil-Chris Schlepp elected
Secretary – 2 year term, currently held by Jeff Faycosh-Elected
Treasurer – 1 year term, currently held by Marty Scheid-Elected
2 year Director position – currently held by Shane Adams-Elected
2 year Director position – currently held by JD Arneson-Elected
2 year Director position – currently held by Daniel DeLong-Lee Wankel elected
2 year Director position – currently held by Chris Schlepp-Vincent Muggli elected
1 year Director position – currently held by Lee Wankel-Todd Burch elected

9) Good and Welfare
– Drawing for all remaining raffle items and door prizes-List of prizes and winners published and noted.

10) Adjourn

Meeting of the Board of Directors Agenda – February 19, 2019

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Agenda
February 19, 2019 7:00 PM
Spotted Eagle Clubhouse

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes

3) Reading of Current Financial Report

4) President Report
– Annual Banquet
– Membership

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol
– Archery
– Cowboy Action
– Shotgun

6) Old Business
– Spotted Eagle Keys

7) New Business
– VFW Flag Project
– 2019 Board Meeting Locations
– $3,000 steel target budget for Action Pistol
– Rifle Range Work Day (range improvements, weed control)
– Spotted Eagle Workday
– Annual filings
– Upcoming shoots (coyotes, 1st responders, etc)
– FWP Range Day
– FNRA Committee

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn

2019 CR&GC Annual Banquet Major Prize winners

We had a great turn out for the annual banquet on January 19, 2019. Lots of great food and time to visit with everyone. The major prize winners of the door prize, volunteer drawing and raffles are:

Door Prize Ruger 10/22 -Bob Cramer
Sig Sauer P365-James Goodsall
Volunteer winner Ruger SR9mm-John Raisler
S&W M&P 45-Steve Goetz
270 Ruger American-Bill Bolton
Ruger PC Carbine 9mm-Kail Treu
50/50 drawing $210-Brady Kearnes

Thanks everyone for the great turnout and our community sponsors
Red Rock Sporting Goods
Murdoch’s Ranch and Home
Western Powder
Mac’s Frontierland Ford
Yellowstone Tactical
Harvey Whipps Art and Frames
Reynolds Market
EDC, LLC
RJ Sporting goods/Randy Hart
Adam Forslund
Lee Wankel
Jim Keith
Jesse Smith
Marty Scheid
Kathy Kaiser
Jody and Dennis West
D&J Trailer Repair
Sorry if I missed anyone.

Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet Agenda – January 19, 2019

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting Agenda
January 19, 2019 6:00 PM
Town and Country Club

6:00 PM
Potluck Club Banquet
Raffle ticket sales begin
Nominations for Board of Director positions opens

7:00 PM
1) Call to order and Roll call of officers

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes

3) Reading of Current Financial Report

4) President Report

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol
– Cowboy Action
– Shotgun

6) Old Business

7) New Business
– Reduction of Spotted Eagle remodel project

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors
– Reading of Nominations
– Drawing of first raffle items
– 10 min break to accept more nominations and last call for raffle tickets
– Nominations close for Board of Directors positions
– Election of:
Vice President – 2 year term, currently held by Jerry Austil
Secretary – 2 year term, currently held by Jeff Faycosh
Treasurer – 1 year term, currently held by Marty Scheid
2 year Director position – currently held by Shane Adams
2 year Director position – currently held by JD Arneson
2 year Director position – currently held by Daniel DeLong
2 year Director position – currently held by Chris Schlepp
1 year Director position – currently held by Lee Wankel

9) Good and Welfare
– Drawing for all remaining raffle items and door prizes

10) Adjourn

2019 Memberships Due

All 2018 club memberships expire Dec. 31, 2018. However, you may renew your membership for 2019 anytime between Dec. 1, 2018 and Feb. 15, 2019. The cost for a 2019 membership is $40. Even if you have not renewed for a few years, and even if you were previously told you owe a late fee, you are welcome to renew your membership during the Dec. 1 – Feb. 15 renewal period for only $40.

ALSO, there is a one time special this year only: If you did not turn in your HID Key card when your membership expired, and have lost it since, you can replace the card for only $5 (plus regular $40 renewal) when you renew before Feb. 15 2019, instead of the normal $25 lost card fee. This is a ONE TIME OFFER THAT WILL NOT BE REPEATED, in order to clean up some of the confusion from the first couple years after we transitioned to the HID key card system. After Feb. 15, 2019 a lost key card, or a key card that was not returned when your membership expired, will continue to incur a $25 fee, and no new membership/key card will be issued until the unreturned key card has been paid for. NOTE: If you still have a key card, it will be renewed or reactivated for no additional fee when you renew before Feb. 15 2019.

As of today (11/6/2018) CR&GC has 429 members. Managing this volume of members and maintaining the range facilities has been a time consuming and costly task on part of the volunteers handling it. Please help them as much as you can by submitting your renewals on time and helping out at the range. Remember, this club is maintained by its members, it is not the responsibility of the board members to maintain it and we do not have a range custodian. Please remind people of this if they complain about our range, it’s their responsibility too. And THANK YOU everyone who does help out!

Please do not go to Red Rock for any club membership issues as they no longer sell our memberships or renewals. To renew your membership you can simply mail a check of $40.00 to the address below or renew online via credit card or PayPal at the clubs website www.custerrodandgun.com You may also renew your membership at the 2019 Annual Banquet and Meeting Jan. 19th. If you chose to mail your renewal in, please provide your clearly printed current mailing address, phone number and email. If you do not wish to renew your membership please mail the HID card to the address below before February 15th, 2019. If you have any questions regarding membership please email us at email@custerrodandgun.com

2019 Annual Meeting and Banquet

The Custer Rod and Gun Club will be holding our annual Membership Meeting and Banquet at 6:00 pm on Saturday January 19th, 2019 at the Town and Country Club (S. 4th St. and Eagle Ave) in Miles City. The banquet starts at 6:00 PM followed by the Annual Meeting at 7:00 PM.

In traditional CR&GC style, the club will provide roast beef, potatoes, and dinner rolls. Attendees A thru M are asked to bring a salad or dessert, and N thru Z a main or side dish. There will be door prizes and raffle items including a Sig Sauer P365 9mm, a Ruger PC Carbine in 9mm, a Ruger 10/22 in 22LR, a Ruger American rifle in .270 WIN, a Rugar SR90 in 9mm, a S&W M&P Shield in 45 ACP, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! All present with a 2019 paid membership will be entered in the door prize raffle, just for attending. Eligible members must be present to win. Membership renewals will be sold at the door, but if you renew online before the meeting please bring your membership card with you, as the attached stub is your entry for the door prize raffle, and the membership card is required to vote.

More prizes are accumulating as we speak. Please keep in mind that the meeting space, servers, and food provided by the club is paid for by the raffles held during the banquet. If you have any items you would be willing to donate to the raffles, please contact Jesse Smith at 853-2556 or email@custerrodandgun.com to arrange for them to be included in the raffles, and picked up before the meeting if necessary.

Also consider nominees for board positions that will be expiring and filled during the meeting. Please consider serving your club by serving on the Board of Directors. This year we will be electing three Officers and five Directors. The Officer positions that are expiring are currently held by Jerry Austill (Vice-President), Jeff Faycosh (Secretary), and Marty Scheid (Treasurer). The Director position are currently held by Shane Adams, JD Arneson, Daniel DeLong, Chris Schlepp, and Lee Wankel. All positions are two year terms except Treasurer and the Director position held by Lee Wankel, which will both be one year terms. If you would be interested in serving on the Board but won’t be able to make the meeting, please contact Jesse Smith at the number/email above to have your nomination entered, or to suggest someone else who may be interested in accepting a nomination.

Board Meeting Minutes December 18, 2018

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
December 18, 2018 700 PM
Spotted Eagle

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers, Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Jerry Austill, Marty Scheid, Chris Schlepp Shane Adams, JD Arneson, Jess Blankenship, Jim Keith, Lee Wankel and Vince Muggli

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes motion to accept with correction of Lee Wankel in attendance, Chris, 2nd by Jerry Passed

3) Reading of Current Financial Report: Marty reports bills pending payment and deposit pending checking account after is $29,632.06
– Stockman CD-moving CD to US bank it matures later this month (27th?) $2,047.72
-CD currently at US Bank $2,314.20 Moved to accept financial report by Jim K, 2nd Jess B., passed

4) President Report
– Membership-Renewals are arriving in good numbers.
– Spotted Eagle Remodel-progressing slowly, discussion on completing current upgrade and wait further expenditure until trap range is used more.

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees-looking at interest in Archery league, needing volunteers and head of Archery committee.
Action pistol-if weather holds a winter shoot.

6) Old Business
– Annual Banquet & Meeting-January 19th-looking for donations which will be held by Jesse Smith, some have been received. The 6 firearms for raffles were arranged, price of tickets and 50/50 drawings, card drawing, volunteer incentive, door prize etc.

7) New Business
– Winter Coyote/rifle Shoot-Jeff Faycosh proposed a winter shoot (Feb or March weather permitting) 4 targets (coyote images with clay kill zone) using 200 yard range. $5 per cycle, one shot at each range, all 4 standardized positions (prone, sitting, kneeling and standing), no bipods, no shooting sticks, most accurate and quickest wins. Lee moved to approve, Jim 2nd passed
– First Responder’s 3 Gun Shoot-Jeff Faycosh proposed late spring shoot (date not set) for Custer County first responders, 3 gun shoot, steel plates, thrown clays and rifle on action pistol range. Chris moved to approve, JD 2nd, passed

USPSA committee was proposed by Jess Blankenship, committee needs 10 members, $75 to join, $50 annual fees thereafter. Must have 7 matches a year. Allows members to be classed for national and regional events. Committee with Jess B as president, Marty as VP other members as they are interested. Jess B motion, Shane 2nd to pay fees and form USPSA committee within the Custer Rod and Gun club. Motion passed

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors-Chris to VP, Vince Muggli to Director, other positions currently serving and up for election. One vacant Director is open too with no nominations received yet.

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn 8:10 PM

Board Meeting Minutes November 20, 2018

Board Meeting– November 20, 2018
Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Agenda
November 20, 2018 7:00 PM
Spotted Eagle Clubhouse

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers, Officers present-Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Shane Adams, Jesse Blankenship, Randy Hart and Chris Schlepp, Lee Wankel.

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes-Jesse Blankenship motion to accept, 2nd Lee-Passed

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty Scheid provided the following: Current Bank Balance $26,076.59. Marty reported the guns for the annual meeting are paid for and exceeded the budget by $31. The steel challenge took in $350, prizes were $113 with $237 to the club. Marty provided a list of financial transactions which are saved in the minute files. Jeff made a motion to accept the financial report, Lee 2nd-passed

4) President Report
– firearms for annual meeting were all purchased from Red Rocks because of transfer issues from Murdoch’s
– By-laws for signatures was circulated and signed by Board members.
– Jesse brought all envelopes and letters to the meeting requiring all board members to label and stuff envelopes for mailing to membership.

5) New Business
– Membership donated to MCFD Toy Dance, Marty made motion, Jesse Blankenship 2nd-passed

6) Good and Welfare-stuffed envelopes—yay

10) Adjourn at 8:03 PM

Board Meeting Minutes-October 16, 2018

Board Meeting– October 16, 2018
Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Agenda
October 16, 2018 7:00 PM
Spotted Eagle Clubhouse

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers, Officers present-Jesse Smith, Jerry Austill, Jeff Faycosh, Marty Scheid, Shane Adams, JD Arneson, Jesse Blankenship, Daniel DeLong, Jim Keith, Lee Wankel and Chris Schlepp.

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes-Jim Keith motion to accept, 2nd Chris-Passed

3) Reading of Current Financial Report- Marty Scheid provided the following: Current Bank Balance $29,715.24. He identified a CD at Stockman’s Bank maturity date 12/26/18 $2,047.72 currently collecting interest at .3%, CD at US Bank maturity date 07/03/19 $2,306.55 currently collecting interest at 2%.
Marty just wrote a check for $60 to Miles City Sanitation for Sunday Creek Range garbage. A safety Deposit Box has been acquired at US Bank, Jesse Smith and Marty Scheid have keys.
Post office Box has been rekeyed. Trap club has turned in $38 cash, 21 white tokens and 152 red tokens.
Current Token balance is 600 Red member tokens and 108 White nonmember tokens.

4) President Report
– Trash-Sunday Creek Range has been picked up
– Winterization-Sunday Creek and Spotted Eagle have been winterised
– Spotted Eagle Remodel-ongoing
– Pheasants Forever tickets-Jody and Dennis West were awarded the free tickets
– Membership Committee-Jesse Smith is the point of contact for new members, 429 current members and 222 delinquent cards
– Keys-Locks are being re-keyed 3 keys will be made for vault, 5 for clubhouse

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-No report-Jackpot shoot was a success with 15 shooter $135 taken in.
– Cowboy Action-no shoot no report
– Shotgun-during the winter Jeff Faycosh will look at getting league information for spring as well as discount ammunition.

6) Old Business
– Guns & Prizes for Annual Meeting-firearms were chosen by board members for the meeting raffles 3rd Saturday in January. January 19th. $2,300 approved for purchase of 6 firearms which were picked by the board. Dan motioned, Jeff 2nd passed.
– CDs, Savings account, emergency fund Motion made to move all CD to US Bank, by Chris, 2nd Jeff-passed

7) New Business
– Annual Meeting, renewals, letter-Amnesty letter to go to delinquent members, complete letter yet to be drafter, Jim Kieth Motion, JD 2nd- Passed
– Winter meeting locations-Sptted Eagle in November and December then as weather permits otherwise to VFW.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors-Jerry Austill will decline and Chris Schlepp accepted nomination to Vice President.
– List of Board Members with expiring terms and inquiry of who will accept a nomination for another term-Faycosh accepted, Shane Adams-accepted, Daniel DeLong declined.

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn at 8:15 PM

Board Meeting Minutes-August 20, 2018

Board Meeting – August 20, 2018
Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting minutes
August 20, 2018 7:00 PM
Spotted Eagle

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers: Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Jess Blankenship, JD Arneson, Chris Schlepp, Marty Scheid and member Randy Anderson

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes: moved to accept at written by JD and 2nd by Chris, passed

3) Reading of Current Financial Report-Cheri Reed absent-information provided by Randy Anderson
– Financial Report-as provided by Randy Anderson:420 members, 22 life members 398 paid dues, 227 cash ($9080), 171 paid through PayPal ($6,590.34), 4 card replacement fees paid ($100) Total membership deposits from 2018 $15,770.34. Current balance in bank $28,287.40.
– New savings account and deposit of $2,000 for Emergency Funds-not yet completed
– Status of adding VP as secondary signer on financial accounts-still not done

4) President Report
– Spotted Eagle Remodel-not yet completed
– SSL Certificate-Done
– Rifle Range Wi-Fi-installed and working
– Game Cam- Jeff Faycosh will order at a later date.

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Railroad ties purchased and delivered $259.80, targets purchased $99.98 misc supplies $42.76. Proceeds from shoots $1010.00 in addition to $567.41. Marty moved to have the action pistol continue through the month of September and he would head it up. Chris 2nd motion passed.
– Archery-nothing to report
– Audit-no action not done Board members concerned and each took to task to complete.
– Cowboy Action-SSA approved not much information provided
– Membership-covered in Randy Anderson’s report on treasurer
– Tarmat from airport-in process for range use
– Trap-$174 received from Trap shoots- Faycosh made a motion to have a female champion trap shooter put on a trap shooting clinic for female shooters in September. Cost was $40 per shooter for a 4 hours clinic, with the club sponsoring the clinic and paying half of the fees. Limited to 10 attendees. Chris 2nd, passed.
– Trama Kits-4 received 2 will be at Sunday Creek Range, 1-at trap club, the other will be kept by Jim Keith for safe storage.
– Centerfire Turkey shoot-Well attended $30 to the club. Chris Schlepp and Jeff Faycosh conducted the shoot.

6) Old Business

7) New Business
– Annual Meeting-will be at the Country Club
– Membership Letter
– Updating By Laws-Article 10 amended to read as follows, motion by Jesse Smith, 2nd by Jeff, motion will be voted on at the next Board meeting.

Article X

Section 1—Miscellaneous

A) This By-laws is an ongoing document to be up dated every three years (2015,2018,2021, etc.)

1) A committee will be appointed from the membership to go over the By-laws

a) to remove anything that is not pertinent
b) put amendments in the body of document
c) submit final document to board of directors
d) board of directors go over and make changes as required with the committee, then submit to the membership for final vote.

Amend to read

Article X

Section 1—Miscellaneous

A) This By-laws is an ongoing document to be up dated every three years (2015,2018,2021, etc.)

1) Any amendments adopted prior to the update shall have removed from the updated by laws

A) any notes regarding the date of adoption
B) any text replaced or deleted as a result of the amendments adoption

2) The updated By Laws shall be signed by two-thirds of the Board of Directors and kept in the Club Secretary’s files or other location deemed to be a safe place, as well as posted on the club’s website.

-Discussion of replacement of Cheri Reed as Treasurer. Cheri’s current job is keeping her too busy to attend to the job as Treasurer, Cheri has been unable to regulary attend the board meetings. In the past no one has stepped up to take the position so Cheri kept trying to keep up with the task. Marty Scheid volunteered to be Club Treasurer. Marty made the motion, JD 2nd, motion passed and pursuant to the club bylaws Marty Scheid is the new treasurer. Steps will be taken to transfer the accounts so that Marty and Jerry will be signers on the financial accounts.

John Reed asked that Boy Scouts would be able to use one pistol bay at the rifle range, and borrow two of the club’s 20 ga. shotguns on Aug. 27th. John Reed will facilitate the activity. Passed and approved.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors-Motion to replace Marty Scheid with Lee Wankel as director, JD made motion, Chris 2nd Motion passed.

9) Good and Welfare

10) Adjourn 810PM

CCW/Defensive Handgun Class Sep. 22, 2018

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018
CR&GC Rifle Range
Cost: $100

Custer Rod and Gun Club will be holding a class on Saturday Sept. 22th in Miles City. This will be an Introduction to Concealed Carry Class, taught by EDC Training LLC. This class is for the individual that may or may not hold a Montana Concealed Carry Permit and is wanting to learn more about the Defensive use of a handgun.

This course addresses the effective concealed carry and use of the handguns popular today. The course will address the advantages and disadvantages of the various types, models, configurations and calibers of such Handguns, as well as the most effective support equipment and methods of concealed carry. The program consists of both classroom discussion, and live fire drills on the range. This course introduces the student to techniques applicable to defensive use of the handgun. Emphasis is put on shooting skill development for application in real-life circumstances. The fundamentals of Mindset, Gun-handling, and Marksmanship are covered in lecture while the practical aspects are taught on the range. Other course topics include Situational Awareness, equipment selection, safety, handling, loading, unloading, malfunction clearance, drawing and firing techniques.

Cost of this class will be $100.00

Required equipment list:

  • Centerfire Handgun in a minimum defensive caliber (generally, 9mm or .38spl or larger)
  • Ammunition 100 rounds.
  • Spare magazines or speedloaders
  • Spare ammunition pouches, carrier, or magazine holster
  • Method of carrying the handgun (i.e.- suitable belt and belt holster, Shoulder holsters generally not acceptable- you “sweep” others when drawing the firearm)
  • Ear protection
  • Eye protection
  • Clothing suitable for the weather
  • Cap with a brim
  • Rugged shoes or boots
  • Lunch and hydration fluid(water sports drink etc for the day)

Click here to view a printable CLASS ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

Minutes Board of Directors Meeting June 19, 2018

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
June 19, 2018 7:00 PM
Spotted Eagle

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers Present: Jesse Smith, Jerry Austill, Jeff Faycosh, Cheri Reed, Shane Adams, JD Arneson, Randy Hart, Jim Keith, Marty Scheid and Chris Schlepp.

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes moved to be accepted by Marty and 2nd by Jim, passed

3) Reading of Current Financial Report by Cheri Reed
– Bank Balance-$29,503.70
– New savings account and deposit of $2,000 for Emergency Funds-not yet completed
– Status of adding VP as secondary signer on financial accounts-Jerry moved to accept amendment as written, 2nd by Chris, passed. VP will be added as signature to the accounts.

Cheri Reedd stated that NRA annual insurance policy was paid $2,680.47

4) President Report
– Spotted Eagle remodel & mowing-Work day scheduled for June 24 at 9am to paint and mow.
– SSL Certificate-not done yet.
– Internet at Rifle Range- discussion on getting package to allow internet. Mid River package Chris made motion, Jerry 2nd passed
– LEO demo at rifle range-was approved and took place. Oversight of not being added to previous minutes.

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Receipt for targets. Marty turned over $845 from Action Pistol shoot (5/3 $175, 5/17 $145, 5/24 $120, 5/31 $155, 6/7 $160, 6/14 $90) 21 Shooters average turnout. Steel Challenge on 7/5
new safe area/railroad ties-a Bunk of ties for construction of safe area and range use was approved. Jesse maid motion, Chris 2nd. Chris will pick up from ACE.
– Audit-to be completed by 7/17 meeting
– Archery-nothing to report Jeff has not yet contacted public entities.
– Cowboy Action-nothing to report
– Long Range Shoot-Forms from BLM received and filed 7 people attended $55 in donations received. Second shoot will be scheduled in early fall.
– Membership-over 400 members
– Trap-regular attendance at ladies shoots $132 to Cheri on June 15th. No youth shoots on Wednesday. Friday nights have had a couple in attendance. Camera for vandalism by shooting other than shotguns at Spotted Eagle, Jim Keith made motion, 2nd by Cheri, Jesse will coordinate.
– Trauma Kits-ordered haven’t yet arrived

6) Old Business
– Motion to Amend club By-laws: Jim Keith motioned at the last Board Meeting “To amend the club By-laws, Article IX, Section 2, to read, “A) The Vice-president shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President. The Vice-president shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the President should he be unavailable due to death, disability, or resignation. The Vice-president shall be listed as an alternate signer on all bank accounts held by The Club. The Vice-president shall not perform any of the duties of the Treasurer except when requested to do so by the Club Treasurer, or by the Club President. The board of directors will fill unexpired term of the Vice-president until the annual meeting where there will be nomination and election to fill out Vice-president unexpired term at that annual meeting.” The motion was seconded by Jesse Blankenship, and tabled to be voted on at the June meeting of the Board of Directors. Passed Motion by Jerry, 2nd by Chris.

7) New Business
– Centerfire Rifle Shoot-Sunday August 5th Chris and Jeff will corrdinate 9am to 2 pm. Chris made motion, 2nd JD and passed.
– EDC “Introduction to Concealed Carry” class in July-Jesse made motion, Jim Keith 2nd passed
– Miles Muscha, Pheasants Forever Youth trap shoot dates-Cheri made motion, Jeff 2nd passed will use Spotted Eagle trap range 9am-noon on 8-11, 8-18, 9-8, 9-15 will pay for targets Muscha will run range.
– Hunter Ed Field Day at Spotted Eagle July 15th.JD made motion, Randy 2nd passed

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors

9) Good and Welfare- Change of locks and door knobs for new keys, Cheri made motion, 2nd Marty, passed

10) Adjourn 8:30PM

Board Meeting Minutes April 17, 2018

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2018 7:00 PM
Spotted Eagle Clubhouse

1) Call to order and Roll call of Officers and Directors present: Jesse Smith, Jeff Faycosh, Shane Adams, JD Arneson, Jesse Blankenship, Daniel DeLong, Jim Keith, Marty Scheid and Chris Schlepp.

2) Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes moved by Jesse Blankenship to accept and 2nd by Marty Scheid, passed

3) Reading of Current Financial Report-No report Cheri Reed absent
– Bank Balance
– New savings account and Emergency Fund deposit

4) President Report
– Rifle instructors certification- No NRA Counslers are interested in providing training locally
– Website and membership applications- Site security needs updated. Marty moved for SSL and second by Chris, passed
– MWF Horse Creek Easement Letter-the membership approved signing on the letter. Jesse was informed it too late to add our signature to the letter.
– Spotted Eagle Remodel-Glader needs to install and outlet for the AC, Needs drywall tape and mudded and plumbed for water and stool. Jim Keith and Jesse will work on plumbing, Thursday 4/19. Chris, Marty and Jeff will work on the tape and mudding on 4/22.

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
– Action Pistol-Talk of getting trauma kits for range use, Jim Keith will research. Marty got the walls transported from Billings. Discussion about purchasing tablets for scoring at range days, can be used for all shooting sports. Motion to purchase 3 tablets with protection covers plus supplies for safe shoot area $500, made by Jim and 2nd by Chris, passed. Motion to pay for fuel for Marty’s trip to Billings for the walls. $109 made by Jim, 2nd by JD, passed.
– Cowboy Action-SSA has been approved
– Shotgun-Jesse will help Jeff on Tuesday Ladies Trap shoot on the 24th. Lots of people interested in attending.
– Archery-Jeff will check on locations, permits for several areas to have a 3D shoot.
– Audit-nothing yet to report on the financial Audit and physical inventory.

6) Old Business-Randy Anderson reports 398 members and the electronic cards are running low. Marty made a motion to purchase 100 new cards for $310, second by Shane 2nd, passed.

7) New Business
– Reschedule Rimfire Shoot for April 28th, Jeff presented bill for targets plus shipping $35.55, Motion to change date and pay bill, by Jesse B and 2nd by JD, passed
– Rifle range work day-set for April 29th at 0900 lots of work to be done posting of range closure, motion for Jesse to purchase food and drink for volunteers $100 made by Jim, 2nd by Daniel, passed.
– Rifle Range property covenants
– FWP requested to use trap range Saturday May 5th 2pm – 8pm for Range Safety Officers, cook out and maybe trap shooting.- Marty makes the motion, Chris 2nd, passed for FWP use of the trap range. Jeff will be there to open and run.
– Long Range Shooting Workshop Sat. June 9th- JD will set up and run at Calypso in Prairie County, $5 members, $10 nonmembers, JD made motion, Jim 2nd, passed.
– Club Key log-discussion about getting all keys logged in/out up to date.

8) Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors-Jesse B made a motion for a second signer on the accounts in the absence of the Treasure and that the Vice President should be the other signer, Shane 2nd, passed. Discussion on by-laws and notice to membership of the change of duties.

9) Good and Welfare
– Volunteer Incentive Raffle nominations

10) Adjourn at 2037

“Introduction To Concealed Carry” Class

Saturday, May 19, 2018
CR&GC Rifle Range
Cost: $100

Custer Rod and Gun Club will be hosting a concealed carry class on Saturday May 19th at the CR&GC rifle & pistol range. This will be an Introduction to Concealed Carry Class, taught by EDC Training LLC. This class is for the individual that may or may not hold a Montana Concealed Carry Permit and is wanting to learn more about the Defensive use of a handgun. This course is approved by the Custer County Sheriff for applying for a concealed carry permit.

The course addresses the effective concealed carry and use of the handguns popular today. The course will address the advantages and disadvantages of the various types, models, configurations and calibers of such Handguns, as well as the most effective support equipment and methods of concealed carry. The program consists of both classroom discussion, and live fire drills on the range. This course introduces the student to techniques applicable to defensive use of the handgun. Emphasis is put on shooting skill development for application in real-life circumstances. The fundamentals of Mindset, Gun-handling, and Marksmanship are covered in lecture while the practical aspects are taught on the range. Other course topics include Situational Awareness, equipment selection, safety, handling, loading, unloading, malfunction clearance, drawing and firing techniques. Cost of this class will be $100.00

Required equipment list:

Centerfire Handgun in a minimum defensive caliber (generally, 9mm or .38spl or larger)
(If you purchase a firearm specifically for this class, PLEASE contact us for recommendation FIRST)
Ammunition 100 rounds.
Spare magazines or speedloaders
Spare ammunition pouches, carrier, or magazine holster
Method of carrying the handgun (i.e.- suitable belt and belt holster, Shoulder holsters generally not acceptable- you “sweep” others when drawing the firearm)
Ear protection
Eye protection
Clothing suitable for the weather
Cap with a brim
Rugged shoes or boots
Lunch and hydration fluid(water sports drink etc for the day)

Click here to view a printable CLASS ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

Intro to Precision Rifle

Intro to precision rifle.
Saturday June 9th at 10am.
Calypso recreation area outside Terry Montana

This is a intro to precision rifle.

All shots will be done from the prone position. Targets will be at distances from 300 yards to 600 yards with some additional targets out to 1000 yards.

Not all Targets are required to be shot at. This is a fun learning tool to help with long range marksmanship either for fun or in a hunting application.

5 shots will be taken at each target.

Round count will be approximately 40 rounds.

A bipod will be very helpful during this. Shooting bags can be used as well.

A rifle that is capable of 1 moa at 100 yards (1 inch 3 shot grouping at 100 yards)

An adjustable turret optic makes things little easier but is not required nor expected. An optic that has more than just a duplex reticle aka BDC or Leopold Varmint helps as well.

There is no charge for this event. The Custer Rod and Gun Club is putting on this workshop to provide opportunity for those who are new to long range shooting and might be intimidated to try a full match, or those who have tried it but want to improve.

Shooting will go until everyone has had the opportunity to shoots or until we run out of daylight.

For more information, or to pre-register, contact email@custerrodandgun.com