Moraine Conservation and Sportsman’s Club

Meeting Minutes for May 8, 2017

7:00pm – Board of Directors met prior to the general membership meeting. These are the list of issues that were discussed:

• Progress on boiler replacement
• Upcoming floor improvement to main hall
• Water bladder in water system may need replaced due to leaking air

7:30pm – Meeting was called to order – Pledge of Allegiance & Conservation pledge

Introduction of Officers: Stephen Gustkey- Pistol, Mike Cumberland-President, Jim Hacke- Secretary, Brian Jesteadt- Membership, Mike Ripley- Jr. Rifle/Black Powder and Tom Horstman- Trap.

Treasurer’s Report: Steve read treasurer’s report due to Jon’s absence.

Bills and Communications: Spring taxes and monthly bills were paid.

Pop: Steve turned in $26.

Rental Committee Report: Peggy turned in $525 from previous rentals. PA Constibuls will be here May 19^th, 20^th, 21^st. Upcoming rentals will be June 3^rd, 4^th, 17^th, 24^th.

Pistol Team: Steve turned in $395 from the sectional match. Starting in May the pistol team shoots on Thursdays from 5 PM till dark. $2 a night or $20 for all summer. 22 cal. & Center fire 32, 38, & 45 cal. All welcome to come practice.

Trap Team: Tom turned in $19.77 from practice and $205.17 from league. Trap range open every Tuesday evening starting at 5pm for practicing. $3.50 per 25 targets. Open to public.

Black Powder: Mike turned in $300 from the frolic. Mike said they will be working on improvements to the entrance to the cabin area in the future.

Junior Rifle Team: Junior rifle is still shooting in 2 separate groups. Advanced shooters on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of the month and beginners on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of the month. Any adults willing to help are appreciated.

Archery: Still looking for any members willing to join together to make a team to practice.

Fun Indoor Shoot: Dickie wanted to let everyone know of the time change. They will be shooting every Monday @ 1pm starting in September. Everyone is welcome. Open sights with .22 caliber rifles from a rested position.

Membership: Brian read new memberships and collected $180 of which $20 to maintenance fund and $160 to general fund. He reported 73 new members for 2017 which brings total of 428 Sr, Life and Charter members. Total membership is 596.

Old Business: The boiler is 95% done. Dough from Fresh Air said it’s okay to use the new boiler untill he returns with with some replacement parts that were defective from factory. May 22^nd will be the start date for the floor to be refinished in the main hall.

New Business: 100 Yrd rifle range is shot out and needs attention.

7:54 pm – George made motion to adjourn.