Minutes
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
Sept 14th, 2022
At
Saddlebrook Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President Don Miller. 53 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. Joe Spitaleri lead the meeting’s “Safety Moment.” Next asked new members and visitors to introduce themselves, of which there were 8. Don also encouraged new members to attend the next orientation to be held on Sept 27th at Blackjack 0830. President Miller expressed the clubs desire for all members to attend one of these safety orientations every 2 years. Details are on the website.
Guest Speakers Shayna Johnson and Stacey Thomas spoke to the club regarding participation in Sumter County 4-H Youth Group shooting sports program. Following a question and answer session, President Miller noted that the club will hold an internal discussion to determine how best VTSSC Club and the Youth Clay Shooting Program can best benefit both organizations.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on June 8th 2022, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote.
Treasurer’s Report for May as follows. The bank balance as of Sept 14th was $9962.71. Revenue was $422.00. Expenses were $100.00. Total funds $10384.71 including a $100.00 petty cash fund. Motion made and passed. Kevin stated that the club currently has 242 paid members.
President Miller stated that the latest bulk ammo order is now complete, polled the members to see if any interest in another right away and there was none. Swap meet continues to be popular with both buyers and sellers and will be a monthly event.
The web page and club calendar are current on the website, Don noted
2 dates in particular, Dec 4th for Volunteer recognition and Feb 14th for our Valentine Gala. Don also reiterated the benefits of being a club member in regards to costs for shooting our tournaments and Blackjack sporting clays membership. Don and Match officer Bruce Johnsen both noted that Tuesdays are best days to practice at BJ, clays at .35 when using a BJ issued Tuesday card. Bruce also noted some changes to Tournaments, Sporting Clays teams will have an assigned cart captain to be responsible for driving, scorecards, shooting order etc. Also, he has established tournament directors for trap, skeet and crazy clays. These folks will basically run the respective tournaments with Bruce’s oversight.
The club has determined that there is a need to expand the board by one, creating a Safety Officer position on the board. The criteria for this position were available to review on the webpage. This position was put to membership vote and with a quorum present it was unanimously passed. Don then appointed the interim Safety Officer Joe Spitaleri. This position is an elected position and Joe Spitaleri will fill the vacancy until January membership election.
President Miller then stated the need for a motion to be made to amend the bylaws inre electing SO every two years (odd yrs.) and making a small percentage change that establishes a quorum. He felt this is necessary due to growth of club. Motion was made and seconded, vote was taken and overwhelmingly passed by members. The Clubs legal advisors will undertake this project immediately.
It was suggested that we remind ourselves and each other that we are all “safety officers” at all times!
Don noted a couple of members donations, Steve Bell donated a heavy-duty industrial fan for 5 stand area and Everett Randal donated a large number of reloading supplies which were free for the taking.
The monthly shell raffle was held and the meeting was adjourned at 8:25p.m.
Its great to be back in operation, welcome back everyone
Respectfully
Secretary, Mike Camp
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
Sept 14th, 2022
At
Saddlebrook Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President Don Miller. 53 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. Joe Spitaleri lead the meeting’s “Safety Moment.” Next asked new members and visitors to introduce themselves, of which there were 8. Don also encouraged new members to attend the next orientation to be held on Sept 27th at Blackjack 0830. President Miller expressed the clubs desire for all members to attend one of these safety orientations every 2 years. Details are on the website.
Guest Speakers Shayna Johnson and Stacey Thomas spoke to the club regarding participation in Sumter County 4-H Youth Group shooting sports program. Following a question and answer session, President Miller noted that the club will hold an internal discussion to determine how best VTSSC Club and the Youth Clay Shooting Program can best benefit both organizations.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on June 8th 2022, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote.
Treasurer’s Report for May as follows. The bank balance as of Sept 14th was $9962.71. Revenue was $422.00. Expenses were $100.00. Total funds $10384.71 including a $100.00 petty cash fund. Motion made and passed. Kevin stated that the club currently has 242 paid members.
President Miller stated that the latest bulk ammo order is now complete, polled the members to see if any interest in another right away and there was none. Swap meet continues to be popular with both buyers and sellers and will be a monthly event.
The web page and club calendar are current on the website, Don noted
2 dates in particular, Dec 4th for Volunteer recognition and Feb 14th for our Valentine Gala. Don also reiterated the benefits of being a club member in regards to costs for shooting our tournaments and Blackjack sporting clays membership. Don and Match officer Bruce Johnsen both noted that Tuesdays are best days to practice at BJ, clays at .35 when using a BJ issued Tuesday card. Bruce also noted some changes to Tournaments, Sporting Clays teams will have an assigned cart captain to be responsible for driving, scorecards, shooting order etc. Also, he has established tournament directors for trap, skeet and crazy clays. These folks will basically run the respective tournaments with Bruce’s oversight.
The club has determined that there is a need to expand the board by one, creating a Safety Officer position on the board. The criteria for this position were available to review on the webpage. This position was put to membership vote and with a quorum present it was unanimously passed. Don then appointed the interim Safety Officer Joe Spitaleri. This position is an elected position and Joe Spitaleri will fill the vacancy until January membership election.
President Miller then stated the need for a motion to be made to amend the bylaws inre electing SO every two years (odd yrs.) and making a small percentage change that establishes a quorum. He felt this is necessary due to growth of club. Motion was made and seconded, vote was taken and overwhelmingly passed by members. The Clubs legal advisors will undertake this project immediately.
It was suggested that we remind ourselves and each other that we are all “safety officers” at all times!
Don noted a couple of members donations, Steve Bell donated a heavy-duty industrial fan for 5 stand area and Everett Randal donated a large number of reloading supplies which were free for the taking.
The monthly shell raffle was held and the meeting was adjourned at 8:25p.m.
Its great to be back in operation, welcome back everyone
Respectfully
Secretary, Mike Camp