Call to Order:
The August 20, 2026 meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Twenty-seven members and guests were present.
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The Secretary read the minutes of the July 16, 2026 meeting. On a motion by Donna Romig, seconded by Jean Gross, the minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:
The treasurer’s report for August was presented by the Vice President in the Treasurer’s absence. On a motion by Jim Cunningham, seconded by Denny Jaskiewicz, the report was approved as read.
President’s Report:
Gerry reported that Emergency Procedure signs have been posted throughout the range and pistol pits. Range Rules signs with a QR code to scan to get the latest issue of the range rules have also been posted throughout.
In addition, all the red lights at the rifle range have been wired together so that the strobe lights and steady lights all come on together. This should make the lights easier to see.
Gerry also reported that Central Columbia High School has requested a firearms safety training class at the HS a week after hunter education classes. Gerry is putting together the contents of class and will try to get the students to the Club to shoot skeet and trap – hopefully the first week of November. He is also working with Southern Columbia HS to do the same.
Vice President’s Report:
VP Jay reported that he will be obtaining buckets for members to place their brass. Selling the brass will be an extra source of income for the Club. Also, Jay has installed new yellow signs at the entry signboard to be posted when needed to indicate that some areas are closed for an event but other areas remain open.
Committee Reports:
Cowboy: 4 shooters
Buffalo Rifle: 14
Steel Plate Trials: 11
Falling Steel: 9
Practical Pistol: 11
Steel Challenge is cancelled for remainder of the year unless a new chairman is identified
100 and 200 yard 22LR benchrest: 15-19 per shoot is typical
Trap : 10
Skeet: 22
Introduction of New Members:
The following ten new members were unanimously approved for membership:
Thomas Jensen: A1471
Gavin DeAngelo: A1472
Wade Strait: 1473
Asa Strait: A1474
Joseph O’Connell: A1475
Laverne Reed: A1476
Michelina Bevivino: A1477
Margaret Moore: A1478
Anthony Bevevino: A1479
Sandra Lozzi: A1480
Old Business:
The president stated that the Board is recommending accepting the bid from Northeast Tree Service to remove dead and leaning trees around the grounds for $3350. On a motion by Rod Bardo, seconded by Donna Romig, the expenditure was approved.
The president also reported that the Board is recommending accepting the bid from Lapps Roofing to replace the ridge cap shingles, repair the rotted beam by bench 1, and secure rafters into the ridge beam at the rifle range for $4800. On a motion by Ken Hall, seconded by Rod Bardo, the expenditure was approved.
The secretary will inform both businesses that their bid was accepted.
New Business:
Club tax return for fiscal 2025 has been filed. The public inspection copy of the return is available at the front table for review by anyone who is interested.
Work day, also known as clean up and repair day, was scheduled for September 12, 2026. The secretary will send out an email to the membership.
Good and Welfare of the Club:
VP Jay requested an email reminder to members to empty the trash cans into the dumpster.
Donna Romig volunteered to bring pizza for the September meeting dinner.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to discuss, on a motion to adjourn by everyone, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce E Lingousky
Joyce E Lingousky, Secretary
Directors in attendance at this meeting:
Gerry Von Blohn- President
Jay Gross- Vice President
Joyce Lingousky – Secretary
Rod Bardo
Donna Romig
Denny Jaskiewicz
Ken Hall
Absent directors:
Randy Fritz
Mike Felegie, Jr.- Treasurer
Bill Keiser