Minutes
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
May 11th, 2022
At
Saddlebrook Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President Don Miller. 51 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. Don discussed the current Villages “Safety Rules” and then welcomed new members and visitors, of which there were 3. Don also encouraged new members to attend the next orientation to be held on May 31st at Blackjack 0830. Don also expressed the clubs desire for all members to attend one of these safety orientations every 2 years. Details are on the website.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on Apr 13th 2022, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. Treasurer’s Report for April as follows. The bank balance as of May 11th was $11,230.48. Revenue was $1553.00. Expenses were $3163.77. Total funds $9719.71 including a $100.00 petty cash fund.
President Miller stated that the remainder of the bulk ammo order is now not expected to be completed, however the club is reaching out to vendor to submit a new order. If this happens, everyone involved will need to reorder as the other order will be cancelled. More info as it comes available. By a vote of the membership, it was determined that the club will offer the swap meet all future meetings, check webpage for details. The clubs’ efforts to find a youth group to work with is seemingly making progress as the Sumter Co 4H group is making inquiries to their counterparts to see exactly how to set up. Don sees this as a real possible growing relationship and will keep membership advised as they develop.
The web page and club calendar are current on the website, Don noted
approx. 90 friends/members using the Facebook page. The Volunteer Recognition Social is set for Dec 5th. More to follow. Frank Woodward stated the participation in this years Senior Games was best ever and he thanked all that participated.
At the monthly board meeting it was discussed that we may need to impose limits on number of shooters participating in club shoots in the future due to constraints of the facility we are using. More on this later, but keep it in mind, if you want to participate sign up early, don’t procrastinate.
Bruce Johnsen presented patches to members for 25 and 50 straight. Also handed out remaining trophies from club championship. The clubs first Crazy Clays tournament was very successful and Bruce has another planned for June. Sept 19th is next club sporting clays tourney, sign up now on website. He also reminded members that cheapest practice clays are at BJ on Tuesdays, 35 cents apiece. Bruce noted that Blackjack looking for trappers for May 30th NSCA shoot, must be vetted by Bruce Potter. Lastly Bruce gave a quick demo on the different clays used in our sport venues.
Dave Monahan gave an interesting talk and demo of Smooth Bore Rifle Shotguns, Dave is a wealth of knowledge and will have the answer to any of your Clay shooting historical questions. The monthly shell raffle was held and the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Secretary, Mike Camp
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
May 11th, 2022
At
Saddlebrook Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by President Don Miller. 51 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. Don discussed the current Villages “Safety Rules” and then welcomed new members and visitors, of which there were 3. Don also encouraged new members to attend the next orientation to be held on May 31st at Blackjack 0830. Don also expressed the clubs desire for all members to attend one of these safety orientations every 2 years. Details are on the website.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on Apr 13th 2022, as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. Treasurer’s Report for April as follows. The bank balance as of May 11th was $11,230.48. Revenue was $1553.00. Expenses were $3163.77. Total funds $9719.71 including a $100.00 petty cash fund.
President Miller stated that the remainder of the bulk ammo order is now not expected to be completed, however the club is reaching out to vendor to submit a new order. If this happens, everyone involved will need to reorder as the other order will be cancelled. More info as it comes available. By a vote of the membership, it was determined that the club will offer the swap meet all future meetings, check webpage for details. The clubs’ efforts to find a youth group to work with is seemingly making progress as the Sumter Co 4H group is making inquiries to their counterparts to see exactly how to set up. Don sees this as a real possible growing relationship and will keep membership advised as they develop.
The web page and club calendar are current on the website, Don noted
approx. 90 friends/members using the Facebook page. The Volunteer Recognition Social is set for Dec 5th. More to follow. Frank Woodward stated the participation in this years Senior Games was best ever and he thanked all that participated.
At the monthly board meeting it was discussed that we may need to impose limits on number of shooters participating in club shoots in the future due to constraints of the facility we are using. More on this later, but keep it in mind, if you want to participate sign up early, don’t procrastinate.
Bruce Johnsen presented patches to members for 25 and 50 straight. Also handed out remaining trophies from club championship. The clubs first Crazy Clays tournament was very successful and Bruce has another planned for June. Sept 19th is next club sporting clays tourney, sign up now on website. He also reminded members that cheapest practice clays are at BJ on Tuesdays, 35 cents apiece. Bruce noted that Blackjack looking for trappers for May 30th NSCA shoot, must be vetted by Bruce Potter. Lastly Bruce gave a quick demo on the different clays used in our sport venues.
Dave Monahan gave an interesting talk and demo of Smooth Bore Rifle Shotguns, Dave is a wealth of knowledge and will have the answer to any of your Clay shooting historical questions. The monthly shell raffle was held and the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Secretary, Mike Camp