Call to Order:
The July 17, 2025 meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Thirty-one members and guests were present.
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
- The Secretary read the minutes of the June 19, 2025 meeting. On a motion by Jim Cunningham, seconded by JoJo Stortzum, the minutes were approved as read
Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer presented the treasurer’s report for July. On a motion by Mike Romig, seconded by Rod Bardo, the report was approved as read.
President’s Report:
The President reported that empty chamber indicators (ECI) have been procured and are being used for the bullseye match. Any committee chairmen that need ECIs for their matches, see the President or VP.
Vice President’s Report:
none
Committee Reports:
- Falling Steel reported 5 shooters and reported that the shoot is moving to first Wednesday of the month
- Buffalo Rifle reported 11 shooters
- Steel Challenge – 25
- Cowboy – 4
- Steel Plate Trials reported 19 shooters
- Skeet and Trap – 37
- USPSA – 11
- 100 yard 22LR benchrest had 44 shooters over 2 events
Introduction of New Members:
Five new adult members were approved:
Austyn Stein A1389
Julie Kershner -A1390
Paul Bastian -A1391
Armando Bueno – A1392
Mitchell Kowalchick A1393
Old Business:
The Secretary reported that the Club did not win a Game commission grant to do the skeet and trap lighting.
The President reported that the silhouette range is complete. Only 22 LR caliber is to be shot on the silhouette range, no centerfire rifles ever. There will be an email going out explaining how the silhouette shoot works. Price will be $10, youth 17 and under shoot free and there will be free ammo to youth.
New Business:
The President reported that he is working with Pam Slusser who is a Main township supervisor and a Penn State instructor to start skeet clubs at local high schools (Bloom, Central Columbia, Southern Columbia and Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech). Pam is getting corporate sponsors and we need 4 or 5 volunteers to be shotgun instructors to assist with this endeavor. There was no objection by the membership to having the Club be the venue for the high school skeet shoots.
The Board was asked if archery targets will be coming back. The answer is “no” due to the need for a separate and expensive rider on our insurance and it would not be financially feasible.
Member Al Ascenzi asked us to consider offering a 25-yard rimfire pistol shoot. The President replied that this would be worth looking into.
Good and Welfare of the Club:
JoJo volunteered to do the August meeting dinner.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to discuss, on a motion to adjourn by everyone, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce E Lingousky
Joyce E Lingousky, Secretary
Directors in attendance at this meeting:
Gerry Von Blohn.
Mike Felegie, Jr.
Joyce Lingousky
Rod Bardo