Minutes
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
June 9th, 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 and First Responders. It was observed. Don discussed the current Villages “Safety Rules” and then welcomed new members and visitors, of whom there were 5, including two from California. Don also encouraged new members to attend the next orientation to be held on June 29th at Blackjack. Details are on the website.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on May 12, 2021, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. In Kevin DeCamp’s absence, the Treasurer’s Report for May was presented by President Miller. The bank balance at April 14 was $5,789.82. Revenue was $3,239.00, primarily 2021 Championship Shoot entry fees. Expenses were $3,474.24, primarily the cost of the Championship awards and prizes, leaving a bank balance of $5,554.58 plus $100.00 cash. The Treasurer’s report was approved by voice vote.
President Miller asked Frank Woodward to update the Club on the Memorial Plaque remembering deceased Club members which was previously displayed at Robin Ranch, but now would hang inside the Blackjack clubhouse with the blessing of the Blackjack owners. The date of a dedication ceremony will be announced shortly. Frank also announced that there will be Senior Games shooting events in April of 2022.
President Miller announced that since the Club membership had voted to construct a voluntary “Club Register” containing members contact information, Mike Camp had volunteered to lead that effort and an email will go out shortly on how to participate. However, if more than 50% participation is not achieved, the project will be abandoned.
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 June/July delivery at JB Guns, but that pick-up and payment are critical. Joe has fronted part of the cost and will permit credit card payment, but does not have the capacity to store the ammo. We are also hoping for a second order in the October/November time-frame, but no details are currently available.
Don asked Bruce Johnsen to discuss the Club’s scheduled shoots in June. Bruce announced:
Bruce also announced that the June 17 trip to Tampa Bay would be a resurrection of the Club’s prior “Road Trips” wherein members would meet at various Recreation Centers (Sea Breeze for members north of SR 44, and
[Add info for those S. of 44}
There will be no formal Club scheduled shoots in July or August.
President Miller announced that he was anticipating an active shooting schedule of club events beginning in September and continuing into the last three months of the year.
The Holiday Social will occur in the first or second week of December, and the Club’s Valentine Dinner will be held on February 13, 2022. WE are looking for a 12 ga. over & under to raffle off to help offset the cost of the Valentine Dinner, but it is proving difficult to find a gun at he right price point.
The regular raffle drawing for boxes of shot shells took place.
A motion was made for adjournment, which was approved by acclimation of the membership, at 8:02 PM.
John LeBlond,
Secretary
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
June 9th, 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 and First Responders. It was observed. Don discussed the current Villages “Safety Rules” and then welcomed new members and visitors, of whom there were 5, including two from California. Don also encouraged new members to attend the next orientation to be held on June 29th at Blackjack. Details are on the website.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on May 12, 2021, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. In Kevin DeCamp’s absence, the Treasurer’s Report for May was presented by President Miller. The bank balance at April 14 was $5,789.82. Revenue was $3,239.00, primarily 2021 Championship Shoot entry fees. Expenses were $3,474.24, primarily the cost of the Championship awards and prizes, leaving a bank balance of $5,554.58 plus $100.00 cash. The Treasurer’s report was approved by voice vote.
President Miller asked Frank Woodward to update the Club on the Memorial Plaque remembering deceased Club members which was previously displayed at Robin Ranch, but now would hang inside the Blackjack clubhouse with the blessing of the Blackjack owners. The date of a dedication ceremony will be announced shortly. Frank also announced that there will be Senior Games shooting events in April of 2022.
President Miller announced that since the Club membership had voted to construct a voluntary “Club Register” containing members contact information, Mike Camp had volunteered to lead that effort and an email will go out shortly on how to participate. However, if more than 50% participation is not achieved, the project will be abandoned.
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 June/July delivery at JB Guns, but that pick-up and payment are critical. Joe has fronted part of the cost and will permit credit card payment, but does not have the capacity to store the ammo. We are also hoping for a second order in the October/November time-frame, but no details are currently available.
Don asked Bruce Johnsen to discuss the Club’s scheduled shoots in June. Bruce announced:
- June 10 - A 50 target 16 yard Trap shoot at Blackjack;
- June 17 - A 72 Target Sporting Clays shoot at Tampa Bay SC*
- June 24 - A 72 Target Report Pair Sporting Clays shoot at Blackjack
Bruce also announced that the June 17 trip to Tampa Bay would be a resurrection of the Club’s prior “Road Trips” wherein members would meet at various Recreation Centers (Sea Breeze for members north of SR 44, and
[Add info for those S. of 44}
There will be no formal Club scheduled shoots in July or August.
President Miller announced that he was anticipating an active shooting schedule of club events beginning in September and continuing into the last three months of the year.
The Holiday Social will occur in the first or second week of December, and the Club’s Valentine Dinner will be held on February 13, 2022. WE are looking for a 12 ga. over & under to raffle off to help offset the cost of the Valentine Dinner, but it is proving difficult to find a gun at he right price point.
The regular raffle drawing for boxes of shot shells took place.
A motion was made for adjournment, which was approved by acclimation of the membership, at 8:02 PM.
John LeBlond,
Secretary