7:00 pm – The board of directors met prior to the general membership meeting. These are the items that were discussed:

·         Gift was purchased for the ground keeper.

·         Steve mentioned a few guys looking at the main hall for renovations.

7:36 pm – Meeting was called to order

Introduction of Officers:  Mike Cumberland- President, Chris Smith- Treasurer, Brian Jesteadt- Membership, James Hacke- Secretary, Roger Carfangia- Pistol, Mike Ripley- Black Powder, Tom Horstman- Trap.

Treasurer’s Report: Chris read the report.

Bills and Communications:  Chris mentioned there was an increase in the trash bill.   

Pop: Steve turned in $2.

Rental Committee Report:  None to report.

Pistol Team:  Rodger reported for 8 matches.  He took in $521, expenses were $219, kept $91, and turned in $211.  The pistol team gathers on Thursdays at 5 pm to shoot 22 cal. & Centerfire 32, 38, & 45 cal. All are welcome to come practice.

Trap Team:  Tom announced the winter trap league is now halfway over.     

Black Powder:  Nothing to report.

Meat Shoot:  Nothing to turn in due to a low turnout this month.  The meat shoots are held on the 2^nd Sunday of every month.  They start at 11 am and are open to members and the public. 

Junior Rifle Team:  Mike Ripley is no longer running the Junior Rifle team.  Anyone that is interested in taking over please contact Mike or a board of directors.    

Archery: 

Fun Indoor Shoot:  Barry had nothing to turn in this month.  The fun shoots happen on Mondays. Doors open at 9 am with the first shoot starting around 10 am.    

Rifle:  Matches will resume in March.  Entry into the first event is $5 and will be $4 to re-enter into additional matches.  There are 4 different classes to shoot in depending on the type of .22 rifle and optics.  Start times will be around 9 am. 

Membership:   Brian took in $2,290, $250 to the maintenance fund, and $2,040 to the general fund, $130 in key cards.  New members for the year 2022 are 53, 647 total members, including 477 senior life/charter members.  *REMINDER- Renewal applications will be accepted for the year 2023 until the meeting held in February.   Please send a check for the correct amount with a self-addressed stamp envelope to Brian.  Please remember if you have a hall entry key, and wish to keep it active, remember to include $10 in addition to your membership renewal.

Old Business:  Rich and Kathy Hoover were presented with a gift card for all the work they do around the club to maintain the property. Thank you both for being such valuable assets to the club.

New Business:  Robert and Janet Wilson donated $500 to the Border Sample Rangers.  A giant thank you to them for their continuous donations to the club.    

Good of the Association:    Thank you for choosing Moraine Sportsman’s Association as your club.  We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. 

8:07 pm – Motion to adjourn