Call to Order:
The June 19, 2025 meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Twenty-five members and guests were present.
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
- Secretary Lingousky read the minutes of the May 15, 2025 meeting. On a motion by Rod Bardo, seconded by Jay Gross, the minutes were approved with the correction that it was the president, not the VP who announced the women’s handgun training at Keystone .
Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer Felegie presented the treasurer’s report for June. On a motion by Rich Pyott, seconded by John Stortzum, the report was approved as read.
President’s Report:
The President reported that the Board had been considering 3 estimates for tree removal after last meeting when member Jeff Bernier volunteered to have his company’s contractor remove the trees as a donation to the club. Tomassacci Tree service sent 6 guys who took all the dead and leaning trees we had identified in 6 hours on Monday June 16. Also thanked was member Clif Orzolek who took away the large oak tree that fell next to the pavilion, also as a donation to the Club. Rod Bardo made a motion to send a thank you and T-shirts & hats to all who did the tree work. Motion seconded by JoJo Stortzum. Motion carried.
Vice President’s Report:
VP Keiser reported that he was posting the NRA certified range instructor discount info to the clubhouse bulletin board.
Committee Reports:
- Buffalo Rifle reported 18 shooters
- Steel Plate Trials reported 17 shooters
Practical Pistol reported 12
- PC3C reported 9
- 100 yard 22LR benchrest had 69 shooters over 2 events!
Introduction of New Members:
Nine new adult members were approved:
Angelo Panzarella A1380
Tyler Serenelli A1381
Louis Hampton A1382
Jeff Hertel A 1383
Benjamin Mowrer A1384
Marc Teprovich A1385
Stephen Shoup A1386
Ronald Beer A1387
Gary Johnson A1388
Old Business:
Gerry reported that the silhouette range is almost done. He will write up a blurb for the secretary to send to Josh Farr to put in the Press Enterprise to let everyone know that first time shooters shoot for free and there is free ammo for youngsters who shoot. The secretary will also ask Josh Farr if he’d be interested in coming to the club to do a story on the new shoot.
The new handicap porta potty is here and in place.
Wood next to the dumpster can go into the dumpster next work day.
New Business:
The secretary read a request sent to the Club by a group out of Pittsburgh who are looking for support for a bill to prohibit mass balloon releases. After discussion it was agreed that this should fall under existing littering laws, and that more laws don’t make better policy. A vote was taken after significant discussion and the “nays” have it – the Club will not support such a bill.
It was reported that a sample of run-off water from the range was sent to a test lab and the results reported to Mike Felegie from the lab indicate there is no lead nor anything toxic in the run-off water.
Good and Welfare of the Club:
JoJo volunteered to do the July meeting dinner.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to discuss, on a motion to adjourn by Jeff Thompson, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce E Lingousky
Joyce E Lingousky, Secretary
Directors in attendance at this meeting:
Gerry Von Blohn.
Bill Keiser
Mike Felegie, Jr.
Joyce Lingousky
Rod Bardo