Call to Order:
The July 16, 2026 meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Twenty-one members and guests were present.
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The Secretary read the minutes of the June 18, 2026 meeting. On a motion by Scott Covey, seconded by Mel Bardo, the minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:
The treasurer’s report for June was presented by the Vice President in the Treasurer’s absence. On a motion by Rod Bardo, seconded by Al Ascenzi, the report was approved as read.
President’s Report:
The President reported that because of more rigorous income and expense reporting required by the Club’s accounting firm, the officers met with the committee chairman on July 14th to explain the changes. Henceforth, all income must be reported as income and all expenses require receipts.
Vice President’s Report:
None
Committee Reports:
Cowboy: 9 shooters
Buffalo Rifle: 11 in June
Steel Plate Trials: 10
100 yard benchrest: 25
PC3C: 7 last August, 3 in May 2026
Trap : 1
Skeet: usually 5 to7
Al Ascenzi requested a mass email to the membership asking for volunteers for trap committee so he has back-up. Since trap is often zero or one to two participants, we need to look into changing trap to either by appointment or only once a month. The secretary will send an email out.
Introduction of New Members:
The following eight new members were unanimously approved for membership:
Jack Hartkorn A1463
David Schieffer A1464
Brandon Bialecki A1465
Ron Rogers A1466
Daniel Gaugler A1467
John Fero A1468
Mario Lozzi A1469
Gregory Braskie A1470
Old Business:
The president reported that obtaining quotes for the rifle range roof is ongoing.
New Business:
Mike Romig reported that 2 loads of 2B stone are coming to fill the drainage ditches in pits 7 and 8.
The president reported that digging out the retention pond will be done as soon as weather and scheduling permit.
Rod Bardo requested that we start a brass recycling program. We need to put out buckets for brass and put on the next work day schedule that we are raking up brass for recycle. Jay will look into getting free 5-gallon buckets for brass collection.
Good and Welfare of the Club:
Linda Chapin and Gerry VB volunteered to do the July dinner.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to discuss, on a motion to adjourn by everyone, 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
Jay Gross
Joyce Lingousky
Rod Bardo
Donna Romig