Carlisle Gun Club Meeting Minutes
January 27, 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 3 trustees were present.  There were 50 members present.  

Approval of Minutes from Prior Meeting.  The minutes for the November 25, 2024 meeting were read by the Recording Secretary. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Mike Bonasera.  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 $132,901.88.  A motion to accept the report was made by Denny Keuhn. The motion carried.  

Corresponding Secretary’s Report.  NR  

NRA Training Group Activities Report.  The NRA Training Group Activities Report for December and January was read by Slim Connors.  The group training fund had an ending balance of $2,937.87. 
– Activities. The PPOH Course scheduled for November was cancelled.  The training Group hosted a Defensive Pistol Course in December and a Basics of Pistol Shooting in January.  Bruce Apgar hosted a CMP Cup match and a Navy Junior ROTC Mid-Atlantic Championship Air-Rifle competition for 64 shooters.  Eight CGC NRA instructors provided 26 hours of training to 12 shooters.  
-Projected Training- There is an NRA Personal Protection Inside the Home Course scheduled for 7-8 February. 
-Miscellaneous- All members are encouraged to read the CGC Range Operations, Regulations,  Policies, and Procedures on the club website.   The president encouraged club members to consider taking formal NRA training and to talk up training opportunities with others.  See the attached report.    

New Members Accepted into the Club.   There were 13 new members accepted into the club.  See the attached roster spreadsheet.

4H Youth Small Bore Rifle Shooting Program.  John Gingrich reported that the 4H provided concessions at the January Cowboy Action shoot and made $155.  He reminded members that they shoot every Thursday night and invited members to come out and support/assist with the youth shooting.  

Cowboy Action Shooters.  Rick Blosser reported that thy had their first shoot of the year on January 4 and the next one is scheduled for February 1.  

Membership Committee Report.   Wanda Bonasera reported that as of January 27, 2025 there were 422 members counting the 13 new members.  There are 5 new applications being processed.  See attached report.

Technology and Security Committee.  John Haiduck reported that we are experiencing some difficulties with the set-up of the cloud-based system.   They are also going to add some new cameras to the security system and reposition others.  

WPPL Pistol Team.  Gary Gibson reported that the Gold Team is currently in position 5 out of 10 teams and the Blue Team is in position 8.  They practice on Tuesday nights and shoot on Wednesday nights.

Trustees Report.  Mike Bonasera reported on the progress of the planning for the construction of an exterior wall at the range backstop end of the building.  A motion was made to authorize $15,000 for the construction of this wall.   After discussion on the cost, reasons for the installation, and range safety considerations the motion was amended to increase the sum to $16,000.  The motion carried.  

-Mike also reported that there was no asbestos in the range ceiling and that the club needs to schedule a range clean up in the Spring, possibly April.  It was also noted that the range exhaust fan exterior housing is cracking and needs to be repaired or replaced.  We should also consider adding sound deadening insulation with this.  The trustees will report back at the February meeting on what they have determined on costs for this work.  

Old Business.  The president spoke on the problem of individuals shooting outside of the designated impact area and the potential dangers.  Discussion followed on the measures the club might take to reduce the occurrences and possible actions against violators.  The executive staff will investigate this further.  

New Business.  

For the Good of the Club.  

– Patrick Werner addressed the club membership on various current issues unrelated to club business.  
-Mike Kempt made a motion to remove Patrick Werner from the position of Corresponding Secretary.  The motion did not carry.  

Adjournment.  Ty Trainor made a motion to adjourn.  Motion Carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 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