Carlisle Gun Club Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the club President.

The Meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers and Members Present:  President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and 1 trustee was present.  There were 20 members present.  

Approval of Minutes from Prior Meeting.  The minutes for the March 2025 meeting were read by the Recording Secretary. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Steve Bear.  The motion carried.  

Treasurer’s Report. The Treasurer’s Report was read by the Treasurer.  The total balance of all accounts and CDs amounted to $111,168.56.  A motion to accept the report was made by Courtney Genise. The motion carried.  See attached Members 1^st statement.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report.  Matt Starcher reported that he is working on an update to the list of club member email addresses.   

NRA Training Group Activities Report.  The NRA Training Group Activities Report for March 2025 was read by Slim Connors.  The group training fund had an ending balance of $3,914.40.   
Slim reported on the activities for April and the projected training for May. 
The CGC Training calendar with course descriptions and fees is posted to the Club website.  Slim also thanked club members for their support of NRA firearms safety and proficiency training.  See the attached report.    

New Members Accepted into the Club.   There were 2 new members accepted into the club.  See the attached roster spreadsheet.

4H Youth Small Bore Rifle Shooting Program – No Report 

Cowboy Action Shooters.  No Report

Membership Committee Report.   Wanda Bonasera reported that as of April 28, 2025 there were 437 members counting the 2 new members.  There are no new applications waiting to be  processed.  See attached report.

Technology and Security Committee.  No Report 

WPPL Pistol Team.  Current Season has ended, the new season will begin in September.    

Trustees Report.  

–Mike Bonasera reported on the work completed during the April 4 & 5 workdays and recognized the club members who participated on those days.  He also reported on the quotes received for the replacement of the exterior exhaust fan shrouds.  He will be reviewing each of these quotes with the bidders.  A discussion followed on the soundproofing of the exhaust fans. Don Kirk made a motion to allocate $1000 to work on the soundproofing of the exhaust fans.  Motion was approved.  See the attached Trustees Report.  

Old Business.  

-The President gave an update on their correspondence with representatives from Sheetz, and the meeting with the design engineers regarding the specifics of the road construction, drainage, and location.  He also discussed the counter offer to Sheetz of $12,000. 

New Business.  A motion was made by Courtney Genise to move the May club meeting to June 2.  The motion carried.  

For the Good of the Club.  The president presented the idea of the club hosting, in the Fall, a Swap Meet similar to what the Carlisle Fish and Game Club conducted.  Discussion followed.  The president then directed the Corresponding Secretary to send a message to the club members to assess the interest of the club to this possibility.  

The president also recognized and thanked Charles Essig for his donation of hearing and eye protection to the club for use in training and shooting activities.   

Adjournment.  Larry Kell made a motion to adjourn.  Motion Carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:53 pm.  

ENCL:
Meeting Sign-in Sheet
Members 1^st Bank Statements on Clubs Accounts
NRA Training Group Report
Membership Committee Report
Spreadsheet with Names of Members Coming in at 11/25/2025 Meeting
Trustees Report