Call to Order:
The September 17, 2026 meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. Twenty-four members and guests were present.
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
The Secretary read the minutes of the August 20, 2026 meeting. On a motion by Jim Cunningham, seconded by Al Ascenzi, the minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report:
The treasurer’s report for September was presented by the Vice President in the Treasurer’s absence. On a motion by Donna Romig, seconded by Linda Snyder, the report was approved as read.
President’s Report:
Gerry reported that work day was a big success with 28 members who came to help. Projects completed include light switches at the main door of the clubhouse, the power at the 100- and 200-yard ranges moved above ground out of flood water, soil shored up at bench 40, plumbing in the clubhouse fixed, brass picked up around the range, as well as targets repaired and weeds cut down. Seven five-gallon buckets of brass were collected plus one bucket of steel. A huge thank you to everyone who showed up and helped!
Vice President’s Report:
VP Jay encouraged everyone to clean up brass but keep steel and aluminum separate. He will soon be obtaining white buckets for steel and aluminum casings and placing those out for members to use.
Committee Reports:
Buffalo Rifle: 13
Steel Plate Trials: 14
Falling Steel: 9
100 and 200 yard 22LR benchrest: 12
Trap and Skeet: 25 for the month
Introduction of New Members:
The following four new members were unanimously approved for membership:
Daniel Bound: A1481
Chris Conver: A1482
Richard Gebhart: A1483
Walter L. James, Jr.: A1484
Old Business: (none)
New Business:
President Gerry asked for input on vetting new member applicants to verify that all who apply are in fact legally allowed to own guns in PA. Officers and the Board will discuss options with Mainville Police Chief and club lawyer and come back with a recommendation.
Member Sean Zanella reported that game warden Klinger would like to do a hunter safety class at the Club in April 2027. They will select a date and the Club will provide lunch to the attendees.
Also, the game commission hosts “learn to shoot” and family days. Sean will offer our facilities to see if the game commission will do a family day or something here next year.
Also, Sean and Gerry will be taking RSO training so they can train RSO’s here. Gerry proposes that the Club pay for the books for the trainees at $15 per book.
The date for Sight-In Sunday was approved to be Sunday, November 8, 2026. The Secretary will send out an email to membership.
Member Garry Marr requested May 1, 2027 to be reserved for the next Firearms familiarization and personal protection class. The Secretary will mark the club calendar and send out an email.
Good and Welfare of the Club:
Al Ascenzi asked for a way to wheel the trash cans to the dumpster since they are too heavy to carry. Officers will look into something like hand trucks to strap the trash cans to and report back.
Linda Snyder volunteered to bring dinner for the October meeting.
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- President
Jay Gross- Vice President
Joyce Lingousky – Secretary
Rod Bardo
Donna Romig
Absent directors:
Randy Fritz
Mike Felegie, Jr.- Treasurer
Bill Keiser
Denny Jaskiewicz
Ken Hall