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2016 Annual Club Meeting Minutes

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Annual Meeting Minutes
1/16/16 7:00pm
Town and Country Club

Call to Order: 7:00 PM

Roll Call of Officers:
Present: Keith Hall, Randy Anderson, Jesse Smith, Cheri Reed, Levi Burch, Todd Burch, Daniel Delong, Tom Fulton, Larry Hudson, Jim Keith

Absent: Ken Boschee, William Williams

Reading of previous meeting minutes:
Jesse smith motioned, “We accept the minutes from the previous Annual Meeting, as they are posted on the website.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Reading of Current Financial Report:
Treasurer Cheri Reed reported that as of 3 pm yesterday the club has $20,040.53 in the bank. She reported the club expects the following list of minimum expenses for 2016:
Taxes $492 (doubled from last year)
Insurance $3,100
Repairs to the Spotted Eagle Clubhouse $5,000
Completion of the 100 Yard High Power Range $1,100
$2,500 going into CD to replace the money the club borrowed to buy trap thrower a few years ago.
The club is purchasing a new laptop to handle club memberships and gate programming.
Cheri Reported the club should have around $8,000 left after the expected expenses.

Randy Anderson Reported the club finished out last year with approx 420 members, but so far this year we’re only at 220 members.

Jim Keith motioned, “We accept the financial report as read.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Keith Hall announced that we are still accepting nominations for the Officer and Director positions that we will be voting to fill at the end of the meeting.

President Report:
President Keith Hall reported that in 2015 we held a Youth .22 instructional shoot that had 28 kids signed up from ages 1 – 15, and helped 5 Boy Scouts earn merit badges.

This years youth shoot will be May 12 – June 9. We will hold a Day Camp for shotgun on June 4th.

Keith Hall reported that FWP wants to use Spotted Eagle on Sunday Feb. 28, Saturday June 25, and Sunday July 31 for Hunter Safety field days. Jim Keith motioned, “We approve FWP’s request.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Keith Hall reported that 4H wants to use the Spotted Eagle range Tuesday March 29, they will supply their ownshells and buy clays from us. Marty Scheid motioned, “We approve 4H to use the range.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Keith Hall thanked the Range Masters for running the individual ranges. It seems to be working out well, and he hopes the next President will continue with it.

Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees:
Rifle Range – Jesse Smith reported that in 2015 the club received a grant from the Friends of the NRA for just under $6,000. The grant was used to expand the pistol range from 3 bays to 5 bays, as well as installing a septic tank, and bathroom/outhouse that can be used year around regardless of weather. The bathroom building also has a storage area to be used for targets and props for groups using the pistol bays.

Jesse Smith reported that the club spent approx. $4,000 to install the steel targets, that the club voted for at the 2015 Annual Meeting, on all the rifle/pistol ranges. He said in the approx. six months since they’ve been installed the steel is holding up well, but the support frames and chains are in need of repair because of people shooting the frames instead of the targets.

Jesse Smith also reported a guy from Baker held a Prairie Dog silhouette shoot at the rifle range, and part of the proceeds was supposes to go to the Wounded Warriors and a local foster parent group in Miles City. It didn’t have the turnout he hoped for, but the guy who put it on hopes to have a better turnout this year.

Jesse Smith reported we repaired the window frames on the rifle range clubhouse and painted trim.

Randy Hart reported the Cowboy Action Shooting is going well, they are holding shoots every 3rd Saturday of the month, and are growing their matches a little more than in the past.

Shotgun Range –
Cheri Reed reported that trap shooting hasn’t been as active this year because 2 years ago the traps got flooded, and one thrower is still not working properly. Ken Boschee and Cheri have been working on the trap with the aid of the manufacturer, but even the manufacturer can’t figure out what is wrong with it. Cheri said they hope to get the second thrower running and be more active in 2016.

Cheri reported despite the thrower breakdowns in 2015 we still managed to hold a Boy Scout shoot, Kids shoot, MCC College shoot, and a Beginners shoot. We also shot skeet a couple times.

Old Business:
N/A

New Business:
Randy Anderson Reminded everyone that our insurance doesn’t cover the club if we let non-members use the range unless it’s part of an event that has been pre-approved in the Board Meeting minutes before the event, or they are a guest of a member, and the member is present.

Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors:
Nominations for the position of President were:
Randy Anderson, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
Randy Anderson was elected by default, his term expires January, 2018.

Jesse Smith motioned, “We take nominations and vote to fill the rest of Randy Anderson’s term as Vice-President before we go any further in the elections.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Nominations for the position of Vice-President:
Clint Meidinger, declined
Jesse Smith, declined
Ty Rainey, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
Ty Rainey was elected by default, his term expires January 2017.

Nominations for the position of Treasurer were:
Cheri Reed, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
Cheri Reed was elected by default, her term expires January, 2018.

Nominations for the 4 available two year positions as Directors:
Jim Keith, accepted
Ty Rainey, declined
Marty Scheid, accepted
Todd Burch, accepted
Randy Hart, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
The 4 nominees Jim Keith, Marty Scheid, Todd Burch, and Randy Hart were elected to the 4 two year Director positions by default, their terms expires January, 2018.

Nominations fill the last year of the vacant Directors position temporarily being filled by Larry Hudson:
Matt Lewin, declined
Larry Hudson, accepted
There were no further nominations made.
Larry Hudson was elected by default, his term expires January 2017.

Good and Welfare:
N/A

Door Prizes and Raffle Items:
Door prize winner: Member #176 was not present, and was redrawn. The winner of the Savage .17 HMR was member #102 Matt Lewin.

Bucket Raffle winners were as follows:
S&W Shield 9mm – Keith Hall
Henry GOlden Boy .22 – Kevin Anderson
Hyskore Universal Shooers Clamp – Leroy Kuper
$50 Reynolds Market Gift Certificate – Jody West
EDC Basic Pistol Course – Mel Patch
Flying Pheasant Mount – Clyde Leischner
Framed Duck Print – Keith Hall
Unframed Duck and Quail Prints – John Sgrignoli
Makers Mark Whisky – Randy Hart
Solo Stove – Christina
27 lb. Box of Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears – Keith Hall
Camo Picnic Bag and Accessories – Mel Patch
Eder 3’x5′ American Flag – Lee Wankel
$100 Thrive by LeVel Gift Certificate – Arin Ransom
Browning Pistol Rack – Keith Hall

Adjourn: Keith Hall motioned “To adjourn.” The motion was seconded, passed at 7:57 PM

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes December 15, 2015

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Board of Directors Meeting
December 15, 2015
VFW

Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 pm

Attendance: Keith Hall, Randy Anderson, Jesse Smith, Levi Burch, Todd Burch, Ken Boschee, Daniel DeLong, Jim keith, Tom Fulton

Reading of previous meeting minutes:
Jesse Smith motioned “We accept the minutes from the October 15th meeting as posted on the website.” The motions was seconded and passed.

Reading of current financial report:
The treasurer was not present, Randy Anderson reported that she has not made any deposits since the last meeting, but should have a substantial amount of deposits to make from 2016 memberships that have been coming in.

President report:
Keith Hall reported that he talked to the Colmans about running the 2016 Youth .22 shoot. They want to hold the shoot on May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9, and June 16.

Daniel Delong motioned, “We approve a $300 budget for Keith to purchase ammunition for the Youth .22 shoot.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Keith Hall reported the club has shotgun shells that were donated by FWP for our Youth Shotgun shoots. He would like to teach a one day Youth Shotgun Camp on June 4th or 11th with the shells provided by FWP, clays provided by the club, and lunch provided by donations from local businesses.

Tom Fulton motioned, “We approve the Youth Shotgun Camp as proposed free of charge.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
Jesse Smith reported the Friends of the NRA Grant is 100% complete. We came in about $200 under budget. He has filled the final report, and Cheri Reed has issued a check to return the unused money to the Friends of the NRA.

Old Business:
Randy Anderson reported that many of the people attempting to buy ‘new memberships’ at Red Rock or calling him, are previous members who did not return their key card and own the club money.

Jesse Smith motioned, “We add a membership application (membership card) to the website and require all new members to apply for membership by filling out the membership card online, and be verified by the membership committee to have paid all fees owed to the club before the membership will be activated and their membership card and key card sent to them by mail. If the membership committee finds they are a previous member who owes the club money for any reason, the new membership will be denied and payment refunded.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Randy Anderson reported that we needed to order more key cards for the rifle range gate. Todd Burch motioned, “We purchase an additional 200 key cards.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Jesse Smith reported that he has communicated with the firearms instructor in Sidney who contacted the club, and the instructor is interested in holding a 2-day Tactical Carbine class at our range in May. Jesse will coordinate with the instructor to arrange for him to see the facilities and come to a board meeting.

There will be an Annual Meeting and Banquette committee meeting at the VFW at 7:00 pm Tue. January 12th. Any Board members participating in the annual meeting should attend to go over any preparations needed for the banquette.

New Business:
Daniel Delong motioned, “We post on our club’s website a call for help for the Miles City Friends of the NRA committee who needs volunteers to put on their annual fund raising banquet.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Nomination and election of officers and board of directors: N/A

Good and welfare: N/A

Adjourn: 8:52 pm

Annual Member’s Meeting and Banquet

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Annual Member’s Meeting and Banquet
Saturday, January 16, 2015
Banquet starts 6:00 PM
Meeting starts 7:00 PM
Miles City Town and Country Club (4th and Eagle St.)

The Custer Rod and Gun Club will hold our Annual Member’s Meeting and Banquet Saturday January 16, 2016 at the Miles City Town and Country Club. The banquet starts at 6:00 PM, and the meeting at 7:00 PM. You may renew your club membership at the door, or if you have already renewed your membership, please BE SURE TO BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH YOU, as you will be required to show it when voting or making nominations.

The banquet will be a potluck meal, with the club providing roast beef, potatoes, and a roll. Members with a last name beginning with A-L are requested to bring a main dish. Members with a last name beginning with M-Z are requested to bring a salad or dessert.

DOOR PRIZE and RAFFLE ITEMS:
We will be giving away a Savage 17 HMR with scope package – mod. 93R17 GVXP as a door prize to one lucky member who attends the meeting. We will also have other prizes to be raffled off, including a Henry .22LR Golden Boy, a Smith & Wesson 9mm Shield, AND MORE!

Election of Officers and Directors:
Board of Directors positions to be filled at this year’s Annual Meeting and Banquet:
President – currently held by Keith Hall
Treasurer – currently held by Cheri Reed
Four 2-Year Director Positions – Currently held by Levi Burch, Todd Burch, Ken Boschee, & Jim Keith
One 1-Year Director Position – Currently held by Larry Hudson

Check back, as more information may be posted as the date approaches.

Directors Meeting Minutes – October 20, 2015

Directors Meeting
October 20, 2015
Spotted Eagle 7:00 PM

Call to order: 7:06 PM

Attendance: Keith Hall, Randy Anderson, Jesse Smith, Todd Burch, Jim keith, Tom Fulton, William Williams

Reading of previous meeting minutes:
Jesse Smith motioned “We accept the minutes from the previous September meeting as posted on the website.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Reading of current financial report:
Randy Anderson reported that Cheri Reed asked him to report that the club has $19,038 in the bank account as of yesterday. Also Randy reported that he just turned in more money to Cheri, which should bring the total to $19,183. Todd Burch motioned “We accept the financial report as read”. The motion was seconded and passed.

President report:
Keith Hall reported that he had nothing to report at this time.

Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees:
Rifle range – Jesse Smith reported that there is trash everywhere at the rifle range. The new trash cans have not been staked down yet and the wind on the week before has turned the cans over and blown trash everywhere. Also, Jesse reported he is going to winterize the clubhouse on Thursday.

Steel targets project – Jesse Smith reported the project is done except he needs to reset the posts for one scenario in the pistol bays, and he will need to repair some target frames. He might do the repairs sometime this winter when there’s snow on the ground since he has to weld on the range.

NRA grant – Jesse Smith reported the grant work is finished he just needs to get the final report completed and turned in the the Friends of the NRA by the end of the month. He’ll work on it Thursday.

100 Yard High Power range project – Randy Anderson reported he needs to talk to Pacific again as he has gotten a coupe different quotes on support steel from them.

Shotgun – Keith Hall reported that a group of women have contacted him about holding a women’s trap league in the spring.

Parts for trap throwers – n/a no one present to report

Spotted Eagle Bathroom & wiring – n/a no one present to report

Financial report shotgun range – n/a no one present to report

Annual diner – Jesse Smith reported he would like to raise the door prize/raffle budget to $1,233 which would be used to purchase one gun for a door prize and two guns for raffle prizes. Randy Anderson motioned “We up the total banquet budget to $2,015.00”. The motion was seconded and passed.

Old Business:
Memberships/Key Cards – The idea of capping club memberships or only selling memberships during certain times of the years was discussed as possible ideas to help reduce the number of key cards that don’t get renewed or returned, and reduce the work load on Randy Anderson. A Membership Committee was formed to brainstorm more solutions. Keith Hall appointed Randy Anderson as the committee chair. Randy will send out an announcement when he is ready to hold the first meeting.

New Business:
Target Shed Access – Jesse Smith asked if it would be OK with the Board if he have a key to the pistol range shed to Randy Hart so the Cowboy Action guys can use the pepper poppers. The Board left the decision up to Jesse.

NRA Classes – Jesse Smith reported he had an Email from Jim Langler in Sidney, asking if the club would be interested in sponsoring various NRA classes that he offered. Jesse will contact Langler and get more details about his proposals.

MWF Firefighting letter – Jesse Smith reported the Montana Wildlife Federation sent an email asking our club to sign onto a letter they are sending to Montana’s U.S. Congressmen, asking for changes in the way firefighting funding was budgeted. The Board discussed the letter and decided to take no action on it as the club has members who would take both sides of the issue and The Board doesn’t feel we should speak for all of them on this issue.

Nomination and election of officers and board of directors: N/A

Good and Welfare:
Montana Wildlife Federation’s new representative for Eastern and Central Montana introduced himself and reported that he would like to attend 2 or 3 meetings per year to connect with the club’s members and find out their concerns. He will also like to put on a presentation at the club’s Annual Meeting and Banquet in Jan.

Adjourn: Randy Anderson motioned “We adjourn the meeting” The motion was seconded and passed at 8:47 PM

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda – Oct. 22, 2015

Custer Rod and Gun Meeting Agenda
20 Oct 2015 7:00 PM
Spotted Eagle

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.

A) Rifle range

1) Steel target Special Committee

2) NRA grant

3) 100 yard High Power range project – Randy Anderson

B) Shotgun

1) Parts

2) Spotted Eagle Bathroom & wiring

3) Financial report shotgun range

C) Annual diner

6) Old business

7) New business

1) MWF letter

(8) Nomination and election of officers and board of directors

9) Good and welfare

10) Adjourn

Directors Meeting Minutes – September 15, 2015

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Directors Meeting
9/15/15
Sunday Creek Range

Call to order: 7:12

Attendance: Keith Hall, Randy Anderson, Jesse Smith, Ken Boschee, Daniel DeLong, Tom Fulton

Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes: Jesse Smith motioned, “To accept the August meeting minutes as posted on the website.” The motion was seconded and passed

Financial Report: N/A (Treasurer not present)

President’s report:
Keith Hall reported:
– Youth .22 shoot is finished. We had 10 kids total, but only 6 who shot shot the whole season. The .22 rifles were in the Coleman’s possesion durring the season and have been returned to the safe.
– FWP did not use the Spotted Eagle fasilities on Aut. 31, as they decided to cancel their shoot for that day.
– Ken Boschee did some mowing at Spotted Eagle.

Committee Reports:
Steel Targets: Jesse Smith reported all the steel targets have been installed but one of the pistol bays was incorrectly set and will need to be moved later. He also plans to make some modifications to some of the swinger targets when the weather permits welding on the range with no fire hazard.

NRA Bathroom/Berm Grant: Jesse Smith reported the bathroom is almost finished. As soon as he gets the window installed for light he will unlock it and open it for use. Then he still has to install the solar vent fan when it arrives, and build handicap ramps.

100 Yard High Power Range – Randy Anderson reported he still needs to get to Glendive to measure their targets before completing ours, but he doesn’t know when he will have time.

Trap Range:
Ken Boschee Reported – The #1 trap thrower is up and running, but they think we have an internal hydraulic leak in the #2 thrower, that he is still working on.

Annual Dinner – Tom motioned “We book the Town and Country Club for our annual dinner.” The motion was seconded and passed.
Tom motioned “We authorize Jesse to spend a $1,000 budget for the door prize and raffle prizes for the annual meeting.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Cowboy Action: Randy Hart reported they had 15 shooters last month, but is not sure how many will be there in September and October.

Daniel DeLong suggested we need to do more advertising and promotion of our events.

Old Business:
Randy Anderson reported Club membership is at 434 members and we only have 16 cards left. 122 cards still not returned.

New Business:
Tom Fulton motioned, “We allow Erik Fritz to teach two pistol classes on Oct. 10th at the Sunday Creek range, and they must be finished by 9pm”. The motion was seconded and passed.

Tom Fulton motioned, “We Charge Erik Fritz $200 total to hold the two classes he’s holding on Oct. 10th.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Election of Officers: N/A

Good and Welfare: N/A

Meeting Adjourned: 9:03 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda Sep. 15th

Custer Rod and Gun Meeting Agenda
15 September 2015 7:00 PM
Sunday Creek

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers

2) Reading of previous meeting minutes

3) Reading of current financial report

4) President report
a) Kids 22 shoot (10-6)
B) FWP. Did not use the range on the 31 of August

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees.
A) Rifle range
1) Steel target Special Committee
2) NRA grant
3) 100 yard High Power range project – Randy Anderson

B) Shotgun
1) Parts
2) Spotted Eagle Bathroom & wiring
3) Financial report shotgun range

C) Annual diner

6) Old business
a) Cowboy Action Shoots

7) New business
a) EDC. LLC Pistol classes Oct. 10th

(8) Nomination and election of officers and board of directors (N/A)

9) Good and welfare

10) Adjourn

Meeting of the Board of Directors Aug. 18, 2015

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Directors Meeting
Spotted Eagle
8/1815

Call to Order: 7:05 pm
Attendance: Randy Anderson, Jesse Smith, Levi Burch, Todd Burch, Daniel DeLong, Jim keith, William Williams

Reading of Previous Meeting Minutes: Todd Burch motioned “We accept the minutes from the last meeting as posted on the website.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Reading of Current Financial Report: N/A – The Treasurer was not present
Tod Burch motioned “We skip the Treasurer’s Report.” The motion was seconded and passed.

President’s Report: N/A – Club President was not present.

Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees:
Cowboy Action Shooting – Randy Anderson reported that he spoke with Randy Hart about the Cowboy Action Shooting, and told him that he should be attending the Directors Meetings to turn in his reports and money, and communicate with the club Directors.

Archery/Trap/Spotted Eagle: N/A – no one present to report

Steel Targets – Jesse Smith reported that all the new targets for the 200 yard range were installed. He has the targets for the 100 yard range nearly finished and hopes to get them installed this next weekend. He will then start work on the targets for the pistol bays.

Bathroom/Grant Project: Jesse Smith reported we are still waiting for Star Structures to build the bathroom/storage building for us. Star Structures was supposed to have it completed right after the 4th of July but every week they say it will be the next shed they build and will be done the next week. Todd Burch volunteered to contact Star Structures to try to motivate them.

100 Yard High Power Range: Randy Anderson reported that he still needs to get measurements from the range in Glendive, but he is busy right now and the project is on hold for a while.

Dog Days/Wounded Warrior Shoot: Jesse Smith reported that Cheri Reed, Kevin Anderson, John Reed, Daniel Delong, and himself picked up trash, trimmed weeds, and painted the trim/posts on the front of the clubhouse the night before and the day of the shoot. He reported the shoot only had about 12 shooters, but he suspected it would be bigger if done again next year. He thought the $100 entry fee scared shooters away, and even though Bob Brown had dropped the fee to less, he didn’t think the community was aware of the price drop. He reported that the people who did shoot had fun and were all talking about coming back next year.

Youth .22 Shoot: Randy Anderson reported that the .22 cal rifles are not in Spotted Eagle safe. He is looking into where they are, but assume the youth shoot instructors still have them.

Annual Meeting & Banquet: Jesse Smith reported that he hadn’t booked Park Place yet because he wanted to figure out what we are doing for food as that may effect where we need to have the event. He presented food price options from Reynolds Market, Park Place, and Carmen Fleming. The prices all ranged from $7 – $9 per serving unless we cook it ourselves. The Board instructed Jesse to seek more price quotes from the Elks, Town & Country, and the Omni and we’ll make a decision at the next meeting.

Old Business: N/A

New Business:
Daniel Delong and Jesse Smith presented the idea of getting involved with the Appleseed Project shoots, which was proposed by one of the shooters at the Dog Days Shoot, who was in town temporarily for work. There was no motion made in to pursue the issue.

Todd Burch motioned, “We set a budget of $150 for food and prizes for the pistol Jackpot Shoot.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Nominations: N/A

Good and Welfare:
N/A

Adjourn: 8:19

Meeting of The Board of Directors – Agenda 8/18/15

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Meeting of The Board of Directors
Aug. 18th, 2015
Spotted Eagle

1) Call to order and Roll call of officers:

2) Reading of previous meeting minutes:

3) Reading of current financial report:
N/A – the Treasurer will not be present

4) President report:
N/A – the President will not be present

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees:
– Steel Target project
– Bathroom/Shed Grant project
– Dog Days Shoot
– Trap Range
– Annual Meeting and Banquet

6) Old Business:
N/A

7) New Business:
– Project Appleseed
– Action Pistol Jackpot Shoot

8) Nomination and election of officers and board of directors:
N/A

9) Good and welfare
N/A

10) Adjourn

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes July 21, 2015

Custer Rod and Gun Club Board Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2015
Sunday Creek Club House

Meeting called to order: 7:08 PM

Minutes from previous meeting:
Jim Keith motioned, “We approve the minutes from the June meeting, as posted on web.” The motion was seconded and passed.

President’s Report:
Keith Hall Reported:
– He won’t be at the Aug. meeting and Randy Anderson will need to chair the meeting.
– 13 kids attended the Youth .22 classes
– Pheasants Forever cancelled the class they had planned for Aug. 18th, will run an extra week at the end of their program instead.
– John Olsen turned in a complaint that the pistol bay berms do not meet the required height. (see new business)
– Walleyes Unlimited used the Spotted Eagle clubhouse on June 26 for their kids fishing day.
– Keith has contacted the VFW and scheduled our winter meetings at their facilities.
– FWP is having a public listening session Thurs. Aug. 23 and wants people there to give their input as they form their policies over the next few years.
– There will not be a Youth or Ladies trap class this year as there is not enough time or volunteers to put them on.

Committee Reports:
Rifle Range – Jesse Smith:
– The 5 steel silhouette swinger targets have been installed on the 200 yard rifle range and he is waiting on a torch in order to finish building the rest of the swingers for the two rifle ranges. Then he will start working on the dueling tree for the 100 yard rifle range and the steel targets for the pistol bays.
– The building for the storage shed/bathroom that is coming from Star Structures was suppose to be delivered right after the 4th of July. Jesse spoke with Star Structures the week after that and they said it would bee the following week. As of yet he hasn’t heard from them. He will contact them again to find out when the building will be completed.

Spotted Eagle Trap Range – Ken Boschee:
The #1 trap thrower is now working and they have resumed trap shooting as of last Sunday. The #2 thrower still waiting for parts. It is working but not oscillating.

Annual Meeting and Banquet – Jesse Smith
– Jesse has contacted Gloria Grenz about holding the banquet at Park Place. It sounds like their facilities will work well for the club’s needs, and he will probably go ahead and reserve it.

Old Business: N/A

NEW Business:
– Pistol bay berm height requirements
Keith Hall reported he contacted several government and firearms/shooting organizations, and determined there is no legal height requirements only recommendations. The Board discussed the mater and decided there is no need for more improvements to the berms at this time, as the berms are safe now and will require to be “topped off” after they settle in a year or two anyway. John Olsen was told to present The Board with written documentation of height requirements if he wished to pursue the matter.

– John Olsen’s steel targets
Olsen proposed the club purchase his steel targets from him. The directors inquired about purchasing only the targets that they had need for, but he was unwilling to split up the lot, as he said the Baker club had already made him an offer on the whole lot. The Board declined to make an offer on the whole lot as the club does not need most of it at this time.

– Todd Burch motioned “We set up the steel targets we currently have and assess it before we purchase any more steel.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

– Weekly Steel Challenge shoot proposed by John Olsen
Olsen reported he doesn’t have time to run it this year.

Nomination and Election of Officers and Board of Directors:
– Keith Hall inquired about Daniel DeLong, as he has not been able to contact him and thinks his phone is disconnected. Jesse Smith reported that he believes he has had medical issues, and will try to get in contact with him.

Good and Welfare: N/A

Meeting adjourned: 7:43 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda – July 19, 2015

The next Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, July 19th, 7:00 PM at the Sunday Creek Range.

The meeting agenda will as follows…

Custer Rod and Gun Meeting Agenda
21 July 2015 Sunday Creek 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

A) Will not be here for Aug meeting

B) Walleyes used the club house at S.E.( 26 June) for kids day

C) Kids 22 shoot

D) Pheasant Forever: 18 July, 1, 15, 29 Aug, 19 Sept. (9 am-1 pm)

E) Complaint on berm height / investigation / if action is to be taken by board

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees.

A) Rifle range

1) Steel target Special Committee

2) NRA grant

3) 100 yard High Power range project – Randy Anderson

4) Bob brown shoot

B) Shotgun

1) Parts

2) Spotted Eagle Bathroom & wiring

3) Financial report shotgun range

C) Annual diner

6) Old business

A) Cap membership

B) Cowboy Action Shoots

7) New business

A) John Olsen’s request to run a Steel Challenge shoot on Tuesday nights

B) John Olsen’s request to sell Steel to club

(8) Nomination and election of officers and board of directors (N/A)

9) Good and welfare

10) Adjourn

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2015

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Directors Meeting
Spotted Eagle
6/16/15

Call to order 7:05

Attendance:
Keith Hall, Randy Anderson, Jesse Smith, Cheri Reed, Todd Burch, Jim Keith

Randy Anderson reported that Austin Swank has resigned from his position as a Club Director due to his out of state work schedule.

New Business (held out of order)
Bob Brown attended the meeting and asked to hold a Dog Days Silhouette Shoot to benefit the Wounded Warriors and Miles City Foster Care Project. He submitted a copy of his insurance to Cheri Reed.

Randy Anderson Motion “We charge Bob Brown $100 to use the range for his shoot Saturday Aug. 8th”. The motion was seconded, and passed.

Cheri Reed motioned “We allow Bob brown to hold the Dog Days Shoot on August 8th, and the portion of the range he will be using will be closed for him to set up on Friday afternoon until torn down on Sunday.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Cheri Reed and Jesse Smith will babysit targets after they are set up Friday night, Aug. 7th.
Members of the Board of Directors will patrol the range durring the shoot Aug. 8th, to ensure only members are using the rest of the range while the gate is open, and to provide a club presense during the shoot.

Previous Meeting Minutes
Jesse Smith motioned “We accept the minutes from the May meeting as posted on the website.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Financial Report
Cheri Reed reported we have $29,527.61 in bank however $6,690.00 is part of the Friends of the NRA grant money for the Sunday Creek Range’s pistol bays and bathroom. She also has received bill from college for the dirt work for approx. $862, she didn’t have the bill with her.

Cheri Reed motioned “We donate an extra 50% of the college’s bill to MCC heavy equipment and CDL program as a thank you for doing great work and taking on our project.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Cheri Reed reported Dodens charged $1,012 for gravel for rifle range road and donated $512 of the bill back, leaving us owing $500.

Jesse Smith motioned “We accept the financial report as read.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Presidents report:
Keith Hall reported that FWP used the Spotted Eagle clubhouse for a youth fishing day, Keith let them in.

Also the Youth .22 shoot will be 5 weeks of shooting and 1 week of safety. The Coleman’s will run it again and will finalize the dates Jim Coleman returns from his trip. Keith will use his $200 per month expenditure authorization if they need more ammunition.

Committee Reports:
Jesse Smith reported that the steel from Pacific was suppose to ship last week and should be here this week probably.

NRA Grant – Jesse Smith reported NRA bathroom grant check has been received. He has met the utility companies to locate lines, and will meet the septic outfit next Monday or Tuesday to install the the septic tank. He said the shed/bathroom is suppose to be delivered right after the 4th of July.

100 Yard Range – Randy Anderson reported the 100 yard NRA High Power Range, berm is in. Randy needs someone to go with him to Glendive to take some measurements on their range and plan our set up fully.

Trap Range – Cheri Reed reported the college’s trap class is going on today and Thursday, students paid $25 each to pay for clays.

Cheri Reed reported both trap throwers are still down. Trap parts are here, but a bolt is stripped and will need to be drilled out in order to replace the hydraulic relay. The first parts the manufacture recommended we replaced did not fix the problem.

Cheri Reed reported the bathroom/clubhouse project at Spotted Eagle is on hold until volunteers have free time in the fall.

New Business
Pheasants Forever want to use the trap rang July 18, Aug 1, Aug 15, Aug 29, Sep 19th 9am -1pm, buying pigions from the club at $20 per case.
Todd Burch motioned “We allow Pheasants Forever to use the trap range on the purposed dates” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Austin Swank replacement
Jesse Smith nominated Larry Hudson to fill the Club Director position vacated by Austin Swank. The nomination was seconded and passed. A vote was called and Larry Hudson was elected unanimously.

MWF Sage Grouse letter
Montana Wildlife Federation requested the club sign on to a letter they are sending to the Montana Governor Bullock requesting more conservation and regulation regarding Sage-Grouse habitat in Montana. After reviewing the letter and much discussion, the Board chose not to take any action on behalf of the club members on this issue.

Annual Meeting and Banquet
Jesse Smith volunteered to organize the 2016 Annual Meeting and Banquet.

Club Memberships Cards
Randy Anderson reported there are only 23 un-issued key cards left, plus the 20 or so that are at Red Rock

John Olsen proposal for the club to buy his steel from him
John Olsen was not present to present his proposal. Jesse Smith reported that Olson has another club making an offer on his steel targets that he had been loaning to the club for the Action Pistol shooting, and wanted to know if our club wanted to make a competing offer on his steel. No motion to bid on the steel was made.

Pepper Popper targets
Jesse Smith requested the club purchase four full size Pepper Popper targets for the Sunday Creek Range.
Todd Burch motioned “We allow Jesse to purchase $1,300 worth of pepper poppers as he sees needed for the Sunday Creek Range.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

SASS Cowboy Action Shoots
Cheri Reed reported that there has not been any money turned in from the Cowboy Action Shooting in quite a while, and that she was told a non-club member is now running it.

Randy Anderson motioned “The Cowboy Action cease utilization of the Custer Rod and Gun facilities until the Rifle Range Range Master verifies that it is being ran by a club member and they will provide a breakdown of how many member and non members shoot each month and the fees charged” The motion was seconded and passed.

John Olsen’s request to run a Steel Challenge shoot on Tuesday nights
John Olsen was not present to present his proposal. Jesse Smith reported that John wants to start a Steel Challenge shoot on Tuesday nights once the steel targets from Pacific arrive. The Board requested that John present his proposal at the July Board Meeting.

Nomination and election of officers and board of directors
(see “New Business”)

Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM

Directors Meeting Agenda

Custer Rod and Gun Meeting Agenda
16 June 2015 Spotted Eagle 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

A) FWP

1) Kids fishing day

B) Kids 22 shoot

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees.

A) Rifle range

1) Steel target Special Committee

2) NRA grant

3) Security cameras for Range

4) 100 yard High Power range project – Randy Anderson

B) Shotgun

1) Parts

2) Spotted Eagle Bathroom & wiring

3) Financial report shotgun range

6) Old business

7) New business

A) Bob Brown shoot

B) Pheasant Forever: 18 July, 1, 15 ,29 Aug,19 Sept. (9am-1pm) 579-7315

C) Austin Swank

D) Sage-grouse letter

E) Take volunteers to organize the 2016 Annual Banquet and Club Meeting

F) John Olsen proposal for the club to buy his steel from him

G) John Olsen request to run a Steel Challenge shoot on Tuesday nights

8) Nomination and election of officers and board of directors (N/A)

9) Good and welfare

10) Adjourn

May Meeting of the Board Lacked Quorum

The Meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for 5/19/15 was not held do to the lack of enough directors present to have a quorum.

In lieu of of a meeting the Directors present held an informal discussion of current club events. A represenative from Pheasants Forever was present to request the use of the trap range from 9am – 1pm on July 18; Aug. 1, 15, 29; and Sep. 19 to hold their annual Youth Pheasant Hunting class. They were told we will discuss and vote on the issue at the June meeting.

The Directors present discussed the shoot that Bob Brown purposed to hold in Aug. and decided to request that Bob Brown attend to June meeting to field questions and concerns about the event.

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda – May 19th, 2015

There will be a meeting of the Board of Directors at 7:00 PM, Tuesday May 19th at the rifle and pistol range. All members are welcomed to attend the meeting.

The agenda is as follows:

19 may 2015 Sunday Creek 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
A) FWP

1) Kids fishing day

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees.
A) Rifle range

1) Steel target Special Committee
2) NRA grant
3) Security cameras for Range

B) Trap Range

1) Parts
2) Spotted Eagle Bathroom & wiring
3) Financial report shotgun range

6) Old business

7) New business
A) Bob Brown shoot

8) Nomination and election of officers and board of directors

9) Good and welfare

10) Adjourn

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2015

Custer Rod and Gun Club
Meeting of the Board of Directors
4/21/15
Spotted Eagle

Call to order 7:00 PM
Directors Present: Keith Hall, Jesse Smith, Cheri Reed, Levi Burch, Todd Burch, Ken Boschee, Daniel DeLong, Jim Keith, Tom Fulton, William Williams

Reading of previous meeting minutes
Jesse Smith motioned, “We accept the minutes for the March meeting as posted on website.” The motion was seconded and passed.

Reading of current financial report
Cheri Reed reported the club has $24,849.89 in the bank account. Ken Boschee motioned “We accept the financial report as read.” The motion was seconded and passed.

President report
Keith Hall reported the 4H wants to use the shotgun range and rifle range Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd. They want 2 bays at the rifle range. William Williams volunteered to open and close the range for them. Jim Keith motioned, “We approve their planned use of the range.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees
Rifle Range:
Todd Burch reported he had placed the order for the new steel targets for the rifle range, and thought the supplier had been in contact with Jesse Smith. Jesse Smith reported they had not contacted him. Todd Burch said he will follow up with the supplier.

Jesse Smith reported there is still no word from The Friends of the NRA’s national grant committee about our grant application for the rifle range, but he expects an answer in May.

Jesse Smith reported the college is about finished with the berm for the 100 yard NRA High Power/VMR range.

Trap Range:
Cheri Reed reported she’s ordered about $360 in parts to fix the two trap throwers.

Cheri Reed reported that someone kicked in the door on the High House at the Skeet range and the door has been replaced with one that Ken Boschee donated and installed.

Archery Committee:
Cheri Reed reported that Glader Electric quoted no more than $1,200 to rewire clubhouse at Spotted Eagle. Cheri motioned “We spend $1,200 to redo the electrical in the clubhouse.” The motion was seconded, and passed.

Keith Hall asked for a financial report for the trap range. Cheri Reed reported she has not had time to prepare one.

Ken Boschee reported that he talked to Fort Keogh about using their land behind the archery range for a 3D archery shoot. He said they were fine with it, but he figures it will be June or July before he gets it organized.

Cheri Reed reported she received an email from MCC wanting to know if we can teach an archery class this summer. Ken Boschee pointed out that we have no volunteers or equipment to do so.

Ken Boschee reported he has the mower for Spotted Eagle all tuned up and ready to go for the summer, and will bring it to the range tomorrow.

Old business
n/a

New business
Daniel DeLong reported that he and Jesse Smith have tickets for The Friends of the NRA banquet on May 2nd and raffle tickets if anyone is interested in them.

Cheri Reed reported we only have 50 key cards left for the rifle range, there’s still aprox. 160 cards that have not been returned or renewed. She said she didn’t know if Randy Anderson has ordered the 100 cards that he was authorized to order, but if he hadn’t we need to get hem ordered soon.

Jesse Smith reported he has set up an account with MailChimp to send out the newsletters/emails and it seems to be working well.

Nomination and election of officers and board of directors.
n/a

Good and welfare
n/a

Adjourn
Cheri Reed motioned, “We adjourn”. The motion was seconded and passed, 7:47 PM

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda April 21, 2015

Custer Rod and Gun Meeting Agenda
April 21, 2015
Spotted Eagle 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
a) 4-H

5) Reports of Boards and Standing/Special Committees.
a) Rifle range
1) Steel target Special Committee
2) NRA grant
3) Security cameras for Range

b) Shotgun
1) Parts
2) Spotted Eagle Bathroom
3) Financial report shotgun range

C) Bow
1) 3D shoot

6) Old business

7) New business

(8) Nomination and election of officers and board of directors (N/A)

9) Good and welfare

Emergency Meeting of the Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 3/25/15

Emergency Meeting of the Board of Directors
3/25/15
Phone Conference

Called to order: (started calling directors) at 6:50 PM
Attendance (contacted by phone): see list below

New Business:
Jesse Smith motioned by an email sent to the members of the Board of Directors and by posting the motion on the club’s website that, “We approve EDC, LLC. to use the clubhouse and range facilities at the Sunday Creek Rifle and Pistol Range, to hold a Basic Pistol/CCW class, on Saturday, April 11th.”

The following evening (3/25/15) the board members cast their vote on the motion by telephone. The result of the vote was:

Keith Hall – Aye
Randy Anderson – Aye
Jesse Smith – Aye
Cheri Reed – Aye
Levi Burch – Aye
Todd Burch – Aye
Ken Boschee – Aye
Jim Keith – Aye
Daniel DeLong – Aye
Tom Fulton – Aye
Austin Swank – unable to be reached (no contact information available)
William Williams – Aye

Motion passed unanimously by the 11 Directors that were able to be contacted.

Adjourned: 8:06 PM