Minutes
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
Apr 17th 2024
Big Cypress Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 1900 by President Don Miller. 60 members in attendance. A quorum was established. The membership present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Don asked for a moment of silence to honor members of our military and First Responders along with thoughts on two recently passed members.
Monthly safety moment presented by Joe Spitaleri in conjunction with CERTS Teaching Team, featuring a demo on CPR/AEDS
Don welcomed new members and guests of which there were 7
Don spoke about Senior Games info, all questions asked and answered.
Don gave a short brief on the clubs operating style, clubs commitment to enhanced social interaction and reiterated that we are a Safety-first social lifestyle club.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on Mar 20th 2024 as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. Treasurer’s Report for Apr as follows. The bank balance as of Mar 20th was $7746.81 Revenue income was $770.00, Expenses $657.15. Total funds $7959.66 including a $100.00 petty cash fund. Motion to accept made and passed. The attending members heard that the estimated cost increase of club expenses and growing membership is expected to increase above 18-20% by year end 2024.
Don reminded new and old members of the swap meet held at every meeting. He reaffirmed clubs support to continue to hold, no need to call, just bring your clay shooting gear, remember set up @615.
Don stated the club’s website is current with all info thru May 2024.
o Two Major Tournaments in April: Club Championship & Sr. Games
o Club Championship Awards presented Tuesday April 30th @ BJ Pavilion 11:30 a.m.
o Monthly Shooting Awards can be claimed at Monthly Club Meetings
o Remind members that the club incurs expenses without notifying the Tournament Directors.
o It's possible to cancel online via web calendar page.
o All members are requested to wear their club’s name tags at all events. Both Blackjack and RR have invoked a $5 noncompliance fee for not having club name tags.
o Members non-compliant with safety refreshers will no longer be able to shoot in club tournaments
o Canceling out of a club tournament via located on club web calendar page
Any old members that have run out of years at bottom of ID, contact Mike Camp utcamp@aol.com to get updated
Club award luncheon Apr 30th at BJ, members MUST shoot at least one event in Senior Games to qualify for Luncheon. Serving should begin NLT 11:00 Life members and volunteers welcome. 20 door prizes up for grabs, member can only win once.
Next New member safety orientation at Blackjack on May 7th The safety officer is now tracking old members attendance in order to insure fulfillment of the clubs every 2-year requirement. Sign up on website.
Membership voted on motion to purchase club new printer, motion passed
Membership voted on motion to purchase AED, and a one time $10.00 assessment payable for all members at 2025 dues renewal motion passed.
Joe Spitaleri and safety committee will develop a AED plan on how the club will deploy the AED. Once developed the plan will be communicated with all members.
The shell raffle was held and a motion was made and approved to end meeting at 2032. Swap meet reopens for 30 minutes.
Remember that we are first and foremost a safety-first club! Do not hesitate to bring ANY safety concerns to the club’s attention.
Reminder that club name tags REQUIRED at all club functions.
Meeting adjourned at 2032
Respectfully
Secretary, Mike Camp
Of the Monthly Meeting of the
Villages Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Club
Held on
Apr 17th 2024
Big Cypress Recreation Center
The meeting was called to order at 1900 by President Don Miller. 60 members in attendance. A quorum was established. The membership present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Don asked for a moment of silence to honor members of our military and First Responders along with thoughts on two recently passed members.
Monthly safety moment presented by Joe Spitaleri in conjunction with CERTS Teaching Team, featuring a demo on CPR/AEDS
Don welcomed new members and guests of which there were 7
Don spoke about Senior Games info, all questions asked and answered.
Don gave a short brief on the clubs operating style, clubs commitment to enhanced social interaction and reiterated that we are a Safety-first social lifestyle club.
A motion was made to approve the Minutes of the last membership meeting, held on Mar 20th 2024 as posted to the Club’s website. The Minutes as posted were approved by voice vote. Treasurer’s Report for Apr as follows. The bank balance as of Mar 20th was $7746.81 Revenue income was $770.00, Expenses $657.15. Total funds $7959.66 including a $100.00 petty cash fund. Motion to accept made and passed. The attending members heard that the estimated cost increase of club expenses and growing membership is expected to increase above 18-20% by year end 2024.
Don reminded new and old members of the swap meet held at every meeting. He reaffirmed clubs support to continue to hold, no need to call, just bring your clay shooting gear, remember set up @615.
Don stated the club’s website is current with all info thru May 2024.
o Two Major Tournaments in April: Club Championship & Sr. Games
o Club Championship Awards presented Tuesday April 30th @ BJ Pavilion 11:30 a.m.
o Monthly Shooting Awards can be claimed at Monthly Club Meetings
o Remind members that the club incurs expenses without notifying the Tournament Directors.
o It's possible to cancel online via web calendar page.
o All members are requested to wear their club’s name tags at all events. Both Blackjack and RR have invoked a $5 noncompliance fee for not having club name tags.
o Members non-compliant with safety refreshers will no longer be able to shoot in club tournaments
o Canceling out of a club tournament via located on club web calendar page
Any old members that have run out of years at bottom of ID, contact Mike Camp utcamp@aol.com to get updated
Club award luncheon Apr 30th at BJ, members MUST shoot at least one event in Senior Games to qualify for Luncheon. Serving should begin NLT 11:00 Life members and volunteers welcome. 20 door prizes up for grabs, member can only win once.
Next New member safety orientation at Blackjack on May 7th The safety officer is now tracking old members attendance in order to insure fulfillment of the clubs every 2-year requirement. Sign up on website.
Membership voted on motion to purchase club new printer, motion passed
Membership voted on motion to purchase AED, and a one time $10.00 assessment payable for all members at 2025 dues renewal motion passed.
Joe Spitaleri and safety committee will develop a AED plan on how the club will deploy the AED. Once developed the plan will be communicated with all members.
The shell raffle was held and a motion was made and approved to end meeting at 2032. Swap meet reopens for 30 minutes.
Remember that we are first and foremost a safety-first club! Do not hesitate to bring ANY safety concerns to the club’s attention.
Reminder that club name tags REQUIRED at all club functions.
Meeting adjourned at 2032
Respectfully
Secretary, Mike Camp