Carlisle Gun Club Meeting Minutes

10/31/2016

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by the Club President; there were 27 members present.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers present: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and 1 Trustee.

The Minutes for the September 26, 2016 meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer’s Report was read and approved.  The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, CDs and Training Fund amounted to $49,426.50.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report– The new Corresponding Secretary was introduced.  He reported that he has sent a number of emails to the membership since taking over the duties.

New Members– There were no new members accepted into the club.  The Chair of the Membership Committee reported that there are 61 individuals on the waiting list to enter the club.  There are 49 members who have not renewed their membership for 2017.

NRA Training Committee Report- The NRA Training Committee reported that the Personal Protection In the Home Course was cancelled due to low enrollment.  (3 individuals)   They also provided a report and a detailed description of all courses offered by the team along with dates and cost.   See the attached report.

There is a Basics of Pistol Shooting Course (BOPS) scheduled for 19 November, 2016.

4H Report- The 4H Shooters made $1100 and $200 in two separate fund raisers.  The have 10 returning members and 7 new members.  There was a lengthy discussion on the ownership and cost of the rifles the 4H shooters use and how the older rifles could be replaced and what that cost might be.    At the end the president asked the Treasurer to look into what options are available, the potential cost and to report back to the club.

Cowboy Action– The cowboy action shooters are preparing for their first shoot of the year in January.

Pistol Team–  The Pistol Team reported that the Gold Team is in 6^th Place and the Blue Team is in 9^th place.   They could use more shooters so if anyone knows of a possible shooter who might be interested please encourage them to join.

Trustees Report–

Lights.  The trustees reported that they installed a light at the north east end of the building.

Heaters.  They also reported that the cost to replace the heater control boxes would be about $400.

Old Business.

Fans.  The fans have not yet been replaced because we are still waiting for the final parts.  The Vice-President will meet with Tuckey Electric when they return to complete the installation.

Website.  The Website Administrator  sent word through the Corresponding Secretary that he is taking steps to develop the capability to pay for membership dues online through the website.

New Business.

There was no new business.

Good of the Club.  

The meeting for November will be the 28^th and the meeting for December will be the 19^th.

The President is adding a new topic to the meeting agenda entitled, “Sound Off”.   It is an opportunity for any member to address any subject they want for up to two minutes.

One member encouraged all to “Vote Trump”.

The President wished all members a Happy Thanksgiving.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.