Minutes
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
May 12, 2021
At
Saddlebrook Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 by President Don Miller.
The membership present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Miller asked for a moment of silence to honor members of our military. It was observed.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on March 11, 2021, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. The Treasurer’s Report for April was presented by the Treasurer, Kevin DeCamp. The bank balance at April 14 was $5,300.77. Revenue was $637.00, primarily 2021 dues. Expenses were $147.95 leaving a bank balance of $5,789.82 plus $100.00 cash. The Treasurer’s report was approved by voice vote.
President Miller announced the results of the Club Champion shoots with Bruce Johnsen the Club Champion “Top Gun” and Terry Knittle the runner up.
President Miller also announced that the Dick Troyer Trap and Skeet field had been officially calibrated and that the targets were now exactly to the required specifications.
In response to a question from the Floor regarding the Club’s “Bulk Ammo” order, Don reported that the Rio order is still on track for a May/June delivery, and that the Club’s web page and calendar have been fully updated.
President Miller announced that effective immediately, Blackjack will open at 8:00 AM, and that Blackjack is offering Tuesday targets at $.35 per clay; pick up the special price cards at the Blackjack front desk.
President Miller asked Match Officer Dick Doumitt about upcoming events. Dick said he expected to be able to have regular monthly trap, skeet and sporting clays tournaments and that the next Trap shoot was to be held Thursday, May 13, the Skeet shoot Thursday the 20th and the May Sporting Clays tournament was scheduled for May 27, and that it would be handicapped for small gauges. There will be no formal scheduled shoots in July or August.
President Miller announced that he was anticipating a Holiday Social in the first or second week of December, and the Club’s Valentine Dinner to be held on February 13, 2022.
President Miller said that he had been contacted by a member regarding the posting of a Club Directory and asked for a discussion about the same. After discussion, President Miller asked for a show of hands in favor, which was a clear majority, so the posting will go into effect if 50% or more members reply and agree to posting the register.
There was also a discussion regarding a mandatory Safety and Orientation
Meeting for new members before they would be issued their membership badges. It was put to a vote and approved by a clear majority. Vice President Johnson then announced that he would be conducting a Safety and Orientation Meeting for new members at 9:00 AM on Tuesday May 18 at the Blackjack firepit.
The regular raffle drawing for boxes of shotshells took place as well as a supplemental raffle for miscellaneous shooting items donated by Bill McGovern’s widow, Barbara Mc Govern.
A motion was made for adjournment, which was approved by acclimation of the membership, at 8:17 PM.
John LeBlond,
Secretary
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
May 12, 2021
At
Saddlebrook Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 by President Don Miller.
The membership present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Miller asked for a moment of silence to honor members of our military. It was observed.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on March 11, 2021, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. The Treasurer’s Report for April was presented by the Treasurer, Kevin DeCamp. The bank balance at April 14 was $5,300.77. Revenue was $637.00, primarily 2021 dues. Expenses were $147.95 leaving a bank balance of $5,789.82 plus $100.00 cash. The Treasurer’s report was approved by voice vote.
President Miller announced the results of the Club Champion shoots with Bruce Johnsen the Club Champion “Top Gun” and Terry Knittle the runner up.
President Miller also announced that the Dick Troyer Trap and Skeet field had been officially calibrated and that the targets were now exactly to the required specifications.
In response to a question from the Floor regarding the Club’s “Bulk Ammo” order, Don reported that the Rio order is still on track for a May/June delivery, and that the Club’s web page and calendar have been fully updated.
President Miller announced that effective immediately, Blackjack will open at 8:00 AM, and that Blackjack is offering Tuesday targets at $.35 per clay; pick up the special price cards at the Blackjack front desk.
President Miller asked Match Officer Dick Doumitt about upcoming events. Dick said he expected to be able to have regular monthly trap, skeet and sporting clays tournaments and that the next Trap shoot was to be held Thursday, May 13, the Skeet shoot Thursday the 20th and the May Sporting Clays tournament was scheduled for May 27, and that it would be handicapped for small gauges. There will be no formal scheduled shoots in July or August.
President Miller announced that he was anticipating a Holiday Social in the first or second week of December, and the Club’s Valentine Dinner to be held on February 13, 2022.
President Miller said that he had been contacted by a member regarding the posting of a Club Directory and asked for a discussion about the same. After discussion, President Miller asked for a show of hands in favor, which was a clear majority, so the posting will go into effect if 50% or more members reply and agree to posting the register.
There was also a discussion regarding a mandatory Safety and Orientation
Meeting for new members before they would be issued their membership badges. It was put to a vote and approved by a clear majority. Vice President Johnson then announced that he would be conducting a Safety and Orientation Meeting for new members at 9:00 AM on Tuesday May 18 at the Blackjack firepit.
The regular raffle drawing for boxes of shotshells took place as well as a supplemental raffle for miscellaneous shooting items donated by Bill McGovern’s widow, Barbara Mc Govern.
A motion was made for adjournment, which was approved by acclimation of the membership, at 8:17 PM.
John LeBlond,
Secretary