Minutes
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
Oct 13th, 2021
At
Saddlebrook Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President Don Miller. 48 members in attendance.
The membership present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Miller asked for a moment of silence to honor members of our military and First Responders. It was observed. Don discussed the current Villages “Safety Rules” and then welcomed new members and visitors, of whom there were 7. Don also encouraged new members to attend the next orientation to be held on Oct 26th at Blackjack. Details are on the website.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on Sept 8th, 2021, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. Kevin DeCamp gave the Treasurer’s Report for Sept. The bank balance at Sept 8th 2021 was $5,795.55. Revenue was $955.05. Expenses were $1257.67, primarily the cost of the new club hats, club operating supplies and raffle shells, leaving a bank balance of $5,492.93 plus $100.00 cash. The Treasurer’s report was approved by voice vote.
President Miller stated that the Memorial Plaque remembering deceased Club members now hangs inside the Blackjack clubhouse with the blessing of the Blackjack owners.
Senior Games shooting events in April of 2022 (if held by Villages) will be used in the determination of Our club Champion. This was decided by the board in order to save cash to members and hard to find ammunition. More as it develops
Don reiterated that the Rio order has been rejected by Rio and no bulk orders forthcoming. Don is pursuing other venues for possible bulk support but at this time has hit the wall and advises members to continue to find whatever avenues available online etc. to purchase ammo. Member Craig Blough continues to have some ammo for sale but that avenue is soon to dry up also. More info as it develops.
Don also mentioned that the club website has been updates and for members to seek out the ‘NEW’ Clubs Facebook page for another avenue to club info. It was reported the volunteer VTSSC clays team took 1st place in Charity event for Smoking Aces a youth team sponsored by Blackjack.
Members that invested in BJ trap and skeet build out, the time is now to review your letter stating the extras you were afforded by BJ as they are near expiration.
Don asked Bruce Johnsen to discuss the Club’s scheduled shoots in Oct. Bruce announced:
To maintain clubs ledger balance a $5.00 fee will be added to cost of all Club sponsored tournaments, this money will create the winner’s prize money pool, again see Bruce for specifics. NOTE prizes won will be at BJ front desk for 60days after which they will recovered by the club and used for future events.
Bruce put out info that Blackjack was looking for trappers and directed those interested use the provided sign-up sheet.
Vice Pres Dick Doumitt reminded members of next orientation & safety refresher to be held at BJ Oct 26th @0900. Members wanting to assist welcome.
Member Steve DeVita has been named chairperson for new member “Boardwalks” again see Steve if you’d like to assist.
Keith O’Connell has been forced to retire as Safety Officer due to health reasons and a search is underway for his replacement, see Dick or Don if you’d like to be considered for this important role.
Club activities and social events planned through June 2022 discussed, Don asks for members to participate whenever possible, this info on website.
Very informational roundtable presentation by Bruce Buck on the topic of O/U vs semi autos + & -. Cost, cleaning, maintenance, desired use, etc. information was offered. Certainly, everyone learned something. Even Lloyd had no questions!
A suggestion from the floor to Don to approach BJ mgmt. about the possibility of retrofitting seating benches on course with some back support. Don took under advisement.
The regular raffle drawing for boxes of shot shells and some personal gear took place.
A motion was made for adjournment, which was approved by a vote of the membership, at 8:28 PM.
Secretary, Mike Camp
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
Oct 13th, 2021
At
Saddlebrook Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President Don Miller. 48 members in attendance.
The membership present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Miller asked for a moment of silence to honor members of our military and First Responders. It was observed. Don discussed the current Villages “Safety Rules” and then welcomed new members and visitors, of whom there were 7. Don also encouraged new members to attend the next orientation to be held on Oct 26th at Blackjack. Details are on the website.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on Sept 8th, 2021, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. Kevin DeCamp gave the Treasurer’s Report for Sept. The bank balance at Sept 8th 2021 was $5,795.55. Revenue was $955.05. Expenses were $1257.67, primarily the cost of the new club hats, club operating supplies and raffle shells, leaving a bank balance of $5,492.93 plus $100.00 cash. The Treasurer’s report was approved by voice vote.
President Miller stated that the Memorial Plaque remembering deceased Club members now hangs inside the Blackjack clubhouse with the blessing of the Blackjack owners.
Senior Games shooting events in April of 2022 (if held by Villages) will be used in the determination of Our club Champion. This was decided by the board in order to save cash to members and hard to find ammunition. More as it develops
Don reiterated that the Rio order has been rejected by Rio and no bulk orders forthcoming. Don is pursuing other venues for possible bulk support but at this time has hit the wall and advises members to continue to find whatever avenues available online etc. to purchase ammo. Member Craig Blough continues to have some ammo for sale but that avenue is soon to dry up also. More info as it develops.
Don also mentioned that the club website has been updates and for members to seek out the ‘NEW’ Clubs Facebook page for another avenue to club info. It was reported the volunteer VTSSC clays team took 1st place in Charity event for Smoking Aces a youth team sponsored by Blackjack.
Members that invested in BJ trap and skeet build out, the time is now to review your letter stating the extras you were afforded by BJ as they are near expiration.
Don asked Bruce Johnsen to discuss the Club’s scheduled shoots in Oct. Bruce announced:
- Oct 14th - A 50 Target 5 Stand shoot at Blackjack
- Oct 21st- A 50 Target skeet shoot at Blackjack
- Oct 28th - A 72 Target Sporting Clays shoot at Blackjack
To maintain clubs ledger balance a $5.00 fee will be added to cost of all Club sponsored tournaments, this money will create the winner’s prize money pool, again see Bruce for specifics. NOTE prizes won will be at BJ front desk for 60days after which they will recovered by the club and used for future events.
Bruce put out info that Blackjack was looking for trappers and directed those interested use the provided sign-up sheet.
Vice Pres Dick Doumitt reminded members of next orientation & safety refresher to be held at BJ Oct 26th @0900. Members wanting to assist welcome.
Member Steve DeVita has been named chairperson for new member “Boardwalks” again see Steve if you’d like to assist.
Keith O’Connell has been forced to retire as Safety Officer due to health reasons and a search is underway for his replacement, see Dick or Don if you’d like to be considered for this important role.
Club activities and social events planned through June 2022 discussed, Don asks for members to participate whenever possible, this info on website.
Very informational roundtable presentation by Bruce Buck on the topic of O/U vs semi autos + & -. Cost, cleaning, maintenance, desired use, etc. information was offered. Certainly, everyone learned something. Even Lloyd had no questions!
A suggestion from the floor to Don to approach BJ mgmt. about the possibility of retrofitting seating benches on course with some back support. Don took under advisement.
The regular raffle drawing for boxes of shot shells and some personal gear took place.
A motion was made for adjournment, which was approved by a vote of the membership, at 8:28 PM.
Secretary, Mike Camp