Meeting Minutes September 14, 2026
Moraine Conservation and Sportsman’s Club
Meeting Minutes September 14, 2026
7:00 pm – The board of directors met before the general membership meeting. These are the items that were discussed:
- Discussed progress on the rifle range.
7:38 pm – The meeting was called to order.
Introduction of Officers: Mike Cumberland- President, Chris Smith- Treasurer(absent), Brian Jesteadt- Membership, James Hacke- Secretary/Trap, Joe Urish- Pistol, Mike Ripley- Black Powder, Al Vogan- Rifle(absent), Tom Fischer- Appointed by the membership, Peggy Fellenz- Hall Rentals
Treasurer’s Report: Mike read the report in Chris’s absence.
Bills and Communications: Nothing to report.
Rental Committee Report: Sept. 12th &13th PSU, Sept. 22nd & 23rd Hunter Safety Course from 6 to 9:30 pm. Visit pgc.pa.gov to register for the class. Sept. 26th hall.
Pistol Team: Joe reported the outdoor league is over. Sept. 24th will be the first indoor match. Indoor league will have practice on Wednesday afternoons with competition nights on Thursdays.
Trap Team: Jim reported the winter league will begin on Nov. 1st. The last practice nights will be Sept. 8th, 22nd, Oct. 6th, and 20th. Practices will be $5 for 25 birds. They will continue every other Tuesday from 5 pm until everyone is done shooting. Open to the public.
Black Powder / Meat Shoots: Mike reported there was a nice turnout for the Rendezvous. He will have a report at the next meeting. The trail shoot will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month and begins at 11 am.
Fun Indoor Shoot: The fun shoot is going to start on Sept. 21st. The indoor .22 rifle fun shoot is on Monday mornings around 9 am with the match starting at 10 am.
Rifle: Jim turned in $162 for match fees and $145 from range improvement donations. Oct. 10th will be the next 100-yard egg shoot from 3 pm till 10 pm. Oct. 25th will be the next 200-yard gong shoot. Shooting begins at 9 am and will run until 3 pm or until everyone is done. These events are open to the public. Any .22lr rifle configuration is welcome.
Membership: Brian took in $185, maintenance fund $20, and the general fund $165. Key cards were $0. The total membership is 622, of which 474 are senior/life charter members. There are 95 new members for 2026.
Old Business: Some bee nests have been sprayed. Continue to use caution while on the property, as they can appear overnight.
New Business: The club presented Bob Rothhaar with a gift card for his dedication to the club. Bob volunteers a lot of his time to mow and help maintain the club’s property.
Good of the Association:
8:49 pm – Meeting adjourned.