Meeting Minutes October 12, 2026
Moraine Conservation and Sportsman’s Club
Meeting Minutes October 12, 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.
- Mike R. received a grant for the black powder group.
7:34 pm – The meeting was called to order.
Introduction of Officers: Mike Cumberland- President, Chris Smith- Treasurer, Brian Jesteadt- Membership, James Hacke- Secretary/Trap, Joe Urish- Pistol, Mike Ripley- Black Powder, Al Vogan- Rifle, Tom Fischer- Appointed by the membership, Peggy Fellenz- Hall Rentals
Treasurer’s Report: Chris read the report.
Bills and Communications: Chris paid $2,191.92 towards the rifle range improvement project.
Rental Committee Report: Nov. 14th and 21st, the hall is rented.
Pistol Team: Joe reported that the winter league has started. The indoor winter league will have practice on Wednesday afternoons from 4-8 pm with competition nights on Thursdays from 4-9 pm. The shoot .22 and .45 caliber pistols.
Trap Team: Jim reported the winter league will begin on Nov. 1st. The last practice nights will be Oct. 6th and 20th. Practices will be $5 for 25 birds. Open to the public.
Black Powder / Meat Shoots: Mike reported the last trail shoot was rained out. Mike announced that he received a grant to promote black powder shooting. He is planning on using the money for a Kibler flintlock prize in the 2027 shooting season for new shooters. Eligible guns to compete with will be guns allowed during the late hunting season in PA. New shooters will need to register at least 4 scores in the 2027 season to be eligible for the prize. The prize will be awarded during the 2027 Rendezvous on Labor Day weekend. More info to come. The trail shoots will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month and begin at 11 am.
Fun Indoor Shoot: Barry turned in $102. The indoor .22lr rifle fun shoot is on Monday mornings around 9 am, with the match starting at 10 am. Open to the public.
Rifle: Al took in $598, expenses were $12, and he turned in $586. Oct. 25th will be the next 200-yard gong shoot. November 7th is the next egg 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 $430, maintenance fund $50, and the general fund $380. Key cards were $40. The total membership is 628, of which 480 are senior/life charter members. There are 99 new members for 2026.
Old Business: Nothing to report.
New Business: Next month is the election of officers.
Good of the Association: 21 kids attended the Hunter Safety Course at the club, and all passed. Congratulations to them, and good luck hunting.
8:17 pm – Meeting adjourned.