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 were present.  There were 17 members present.  

Approval of Minutes from Prior Meeting.  The minutes for the June 2025 meeting were read by the Recording Secretary. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Dick Pryor.  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 $108,532.04.  A motion to accept the report was made by Slim Connors. The motion carried.  See attached Members 1^st statement.  

Corresponding Secretary’s Report.  Matt Starcher reported that the results of the club survey were sent to the club leadership who will review and report to the club at the August meeting.     

NRA Training Group Activities Report.  The NRA Training Group Activities Report for July  2025 was read by Slim Connors.  The group training fund had an ending balance of $2510.76   
Slim reported on the training activities for July.  The training activities scheduled for the upcoming months include an Instructors Clinic and two NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting courses.   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 July 28 there were 441 members counting the 2 new members.  There is 1 new application waiting to be processed.  A message concerning the %80 membership renewal payments will be sent to the membership.  Payments are due by September 30, 2025.  A late payment of $10 is required for dues received after September 30 and by October 31.  See attached report.

Technology and Security Committee.  The President reported we are moving to a cloud system in August.  It is recommended that members attend the August meeting to check to see if their FOB still works.  A message will be sent to members addressing this issue.  

WPPL Pistol Team.  Dick Pryor reported that the first match is September 10, 2025.  This will be a home match.  

Trustees Report.  

–Mike Bonasera reported on the progress of the exhaust fan exterior shroud rebuild and noise abatement project.  He also reported on updates to the range.  See attached report.

Old Business.  

-The President thanked club members for participating in the survey.  There was a very positive response for a gun raffle.  He will work on the requirements to make that happen.  

-We are working to find an acceptable date for the “Stop the Bleed” course.  A message will go out to the club once this date has been finalized.  He is expecting a response this week.  

-The president thanked those who have been working on the exhaust fan project.  

New Business.  

–The president reported on a range safety violation involving shots outside the designated impact area.  The responsible individual discussed the incident with the president and resolved  ths issue.  The president wanted to emphasize to membership that if you are involved in a similar incident advise the club leadership as soon as possible.  

-Jim Yemzow made a motion to have the club provide matching funds up to $500 for contributions from members to the NRA-ILA.  The matching funds will cover contributions  received up until the end of September.  Checks need to be sent to the club and noted as ILA contributions.  The motion carried. 

-Nominations for leadership positions need to be submitted at the August meeting.   

For the Good of the Club.  -The president reported that we have not yet received an answer from Sheetz on our proposal to them.        

Adjournment.  Larry Kell made a motion to adjourn.  Motion Carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 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 admitted to the club at 6/30/3035 Meeting
Trustees Report

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

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers and Members Present:  President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and three Trustees were present. The Treasurer was absent. There were 43 members present.

Minutes for the 26 June 2023 meeting were read and approved.  Motion to accept the minutes, as read, was made by Dean Clepper and seconded by Rick Blosser. The motion carried.

Treasurer Report was read by the President and approved.   The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, and CD of $50,955.04 amounted to $115,599.42. Motion to accept the Treasurer Report, as read, was made by Denny Kuehn and seconded by Tom Sheperd. The motion carried.

Corresponding Secretary Report – Scot Storey. The Corresponding Secretary sent seven emails: Range cleaning, cleaning floors, range work days, changes to work days, roof repairs, range re-opening, and one reminding members of the 31 July 2023 General Membership Meeting.

CGC NRA Training Group Activities Report – Denny Kuehn. There were no NRA courses during the month of July. Two CGC NRA Training Counselors, Bruce Apgar and Fred Gellert worked the 2023 National Scout Jamboree held 19-28 July in Glen Jean WV. See the 31 July 2023 CGC NRA Training Group Activities Report for additional details.

New Members – There were 3 new members voted into the Club.

4-H Youth Small-Bore Rifle Shooting Program – John Gingrich. The 2023-2024 season will begin Thursday evening on 28 September 2023 for previous-season shooters and on Thursday 5 October 2023 for new 4-H youth shooters. The Gingriches have been serving as leaders and coaches for many years and they are looking for volunteers to take over leadership and coaching functions for the Carlisle Gun Club sponsored 4-H Youth Smallbore Rifle shooters. Anyone interested in serving our youth with this important shooting sports program, please contact John Gingrich.

Cowboy Action – No report.

Membership Committee – Rob Stewart. There are 486 current members, including the 3 which were voted in at this meeting. There are an additional remaining 4 valid applicants who may be invited for individual or group New Member CGC Range Orientation briefings and paperwork, and for range safety evaluations by CGC NRA instructors. If found qualified, these remaining applicants may then be presented to the Body for membership vote at any CGC general Membership Meeting before the before the 29 January 2024 CGC General Membership Meeting. Individual or group CGC Range Orientations and Safety Evaluations remain at the discretion of CGC NRA instructors, in accordance with CGC procedures. Otherwise, no new member orientations will be provided until the 29 January 2024 General Membership Meeting.

Technology and Security Committee – John Haiduck. The system was upgraded as part of the annual service contract. The security system appears to be working.

WPPL Pistol Team – Gary Gibson. The 2023-2024 WPPL season will begin Wednesday 6 September 2023 with a WPPL Home Match at CGC.

Trustees Report –

1. George Lawrence and Kurt Uhler. Trustees and associates coordinated with Carlisle Construction Materials for the roof replacement which was conducted as part of ongoing training activities and with @ $18 worth of donated materials. The estimated total cost for the new roof is $24,859.24…significantly under budget. The ceiling repairs are yet to be contracted.
2. Bob Berrettini. CGC Work Days were scheduled for 19-21 July 2023. The work included range repair, lead/brass removal and sale, some landscaping, exterior cement patches and repair of window glazing, and reorganization of storage areas. The work was completed a day early with sincere thanks to Steve Bear, Roger Miller, Doug and Mindy Fesler, Dennis Smith, John Fitzgerlad, Joe Renard, Jim Duck, Tony Caldwell, James Stull, Philip Brandburg, Dwight Mcgee, Ray Boles, Ed Blair, Patrick Werner, Dean Clepper, Kurt Uhler, Darren Snow, Phil Dyche, George Lawrence, and Bob Berrettini.

Old Business – None.

New Business – Kurt Uhler. Pine Road passing by the range is going to be paved and will connect to a left turn lane onto York Road from the east. Slim mentioned that any CGC property which is impinged by this road should require a contractor provision that the current CGC parking lot be paved and that the land to the CGC land to the west of the Club should be graded and graveled for overflow parking. Member Joe Tricarico has historic information on previous agreements when the road paving initiative was first proposed.

For the Good of the Club –

1. Kurt Uhler.
2. Nominations for Club elected positions will be held at the 28 August 2023 General Membership

Meeting. Incumbent Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary positions will need to be

filled. Nominations are open only during the August meeting.

1. Reminder that dues need to be paid in during the month of September and that they may be accepted at

the 28 August CGC General Membership meeting.

2. Jim Yemzow. Jim Reminded everyone that the annual NRA Institute for Legislative Action Campaign is upon us. Jim Moved that the Club traditionally sends $500 to NRA ILA. Jim made the motion and Fred Gellert seconded. The Motion carried.
3. Denny Kuehn. Denny reminded us that the Cumberland County Special Response Team (SRT) is underfunded by the County and by local Police Departments. The last couple of years, the CGC has donated $1000 to the SRT. Denny Moved that CGC donate $1000 to the Cumberland County SRT. The motion was seconded by Tom Sheperd. The motion carried.

Motion to Adjourn – Motion to adjourn was made by Bob Berrettini and seconded by Rick Blosser. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Slim Connors
Recording Secretary

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The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by the Club President.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers and Members Present: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and three Trustees were present. There were 51 members present.

Minutes for the 27 March 2023 meeting were read and approved.  Motion to accept the minutes, as read, was made by Pete Castle and seconded by Courtney Genise. The motion carried.

Treasurer Report was read and approved.   The President read the Treasurer Report. The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, CD’s, less Training Fund of $2,310.35, amounted to $117,841.66. Motion to accept the Treasurer Report, as read, was made by Steve Bear and seconded by Bob Berrettini. Motion carried.

Corresponding Secretary Report – Scot Story.  The Corresponding Secretary sent four emails…to announce the Tabled Motion from the 27 March 2023 CGC General Membership Meeting, to explain the CGC By-Laws requirement for 10-day written announcement before vote on proposed dues increase, to remind all members about the CGC guest policy, and to announce the 24 April 2023 meeting and dues vote.

CGC Training Group Activities Report – Denny Kuehn. The 24 April 2023 report indicated the CGC Training Fund ending balance was $2,310.35. CGC NRA instructors hosted an NRA Basics of Rifle Shooting course for 7 shooters on 15 April 2023. See the 24 April 2023 Training Group Activities Report for details.

New Members – There were 13 new members voted into Club membership.

4-H Youth Small-Bore Rifle Shooting Program – Pete Castle. At the 22 April PA Youth Shooting competition near State College, Daniel Miller placed 1^st in Senior Division and Luke Fessler placed 6^th in the Junior Division. The 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships are being held at Grand Island Nebraska 25 June – 1 July 2023.Good luck to our coaches and shooters!

Cowboy Action – No report.

Membership Committee – Rob Stewart. There are 461 current members, with an additional 13 members voted into the Club at the 24 April 2023 General Membership meeting. One new member cancelled their membership bringing total members to 473 members with 13 additional valid remaining membership applications.

The 22 May 2023 General Membership Meeting will be the last scheduled opportunity for new member range safety qualifications until the 29 January 2024 CGC General Membership meeting.

Technology and Security Committee – No report.

WPPL Pistol Team – Gary Gibson. CGC WPPL teams finished the season with the Gold Team finishing 6^th place and the Blue Team finishing 7^th place. The awards banquet will be held 13 May 2023 at the American Legion Linglestown, PA.

Trustees Report – Bob Berrettini. Trustees and associates are still pursuing leads on roof repairs. Negotiations with Carlisle Construction Materials might include some donated materials. There is a standing bid for $40K that does not include repairs to roof decking, insulation, or ceiling suspension system repairs. These additional total possible requirements could cost another $40. Negotiations continue.

Old Business –

1. CGC roof repair update from Trustees Report, above. ACTION ITEM: Trustees and associates.
2. The vote for CGC Membership Annual Dues increase from $60 to $80 was taken up from the table in compliance with CGC By-Laws. The dues increase vote was 55 for and 5 opposed. The motion carried. The dues increase will be effective beginning 1 September 2023 for CGC Membership Dues for FY 2023-2024 which begins 1 November 2023.
3. Scheduling and announcing the CGC work day to repair the range conveyor belts was not addressed and is now moved from the 27 March 2023 CGC Meeting Minutes category “For the Good of the Club” to the “Old Business” category now. ACTION ITEM: Range Management and Corresponding Secretary.

New Business –

1. Tom McKay. Tom asks for a copy of the CGC budget. ACTION ITEM: CGC Treasurer.
2. Joe Tricarico. Joe moved that CGC should offer a $10 Senior Discount for members who are 65 or older before 1 November 2023, with an option for qualified seniors to decline the discount. Seconded by Courtney Genise. In compliance with CGC By-Laws, any vote to change Membership Dues must be announced, in writing, to all CGC Members at least 10 days prior to the vote. Accordingly, the motion was tabled until the

22 May General Membership meeting. The Corresponding Secretary will send an email to the members announcing the vote to change Membership Dues within a few days after the 24 April meeting, and again more than 10 days prior to the 2 May 2023 General Membership meeting.

ACTION ITEM: Corresponding Secretary.

 For the Good of the Club –

1. Bruce Apgar. Bruce is looking for NRA qualified RSOs and/or NRA instructors to serve one or more days at the 2023 National Scout Jamboree 19-28 July 2023 at Summit Bechtel Reserve, Glen Jean West Virginia. Anyone interested in supporting Boy Scouts of America, please contact Bruce Apgar.
2. Laszlo Pasztor. Everyone eligible is encouraged to vote in the primary election Tuesday 16 May 2023.

Motion to Adjourn – Motion to adjourn was made by Pete Castle and seconded by Phil Dyche. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Slim Connors

Recording Secretary

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

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers and Members Present: President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and three Trustees were present.  Treasurer was absent. There were 31 members present.

Minutes for the 27 February 2023 meeting were read and approved.  Motion to accept the minutes, as read, was made by Mike Kubarek and seconded by Gary Gibson. The motion carried.

Treasurer Report was read and approved.   The President read the Treasurer Report. The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, CD’s, less Training Fund of $1,390.05, amounted to $117,362.99. It was noted that there has been an 8% increase in natural gas and electricity costs. Motion to accept the Treasurer Report, as read, was made by Denny Kuehn and was seconded by Bob Rodgers. The motion carried.

Corresponding Secretary Report – Scot Story.  The Corresponding Secretary sent two emails…one to announce range cleaning and one to remind members of the 27 March 2023 General Membership meeting.

CGC Training Group Activities Report – Denny Kuehn. The 27 March 2023 Report indicated the CGC Training Fund ending balance was $1,390.05. CGC NRA instructors hosted NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Basic and Advance courses on 11 and 18 March 2023, and an NRA Defensive Pistol course on 25 March 2023. See the 27 February 2023 CGC Training Group Activities Report for details.

New Members – There were 14 new members voted into Club membership.

4-H Youth Small-Bore Rifle Shooting Program – No report.

Cowboy Action – No report.

Membership Committee – Rob Stewart. There are 448 current members, 462 including those new members scheduled to be inducted into the Club at the 27 March 2023 General Membership meeting. There are 37 current valid applications.

Technology and Security Committee – No report.

WPPL Pistol Team – Gary Gibson. WPPL will have a make-up match on 5 April 2023 at the Carlisle Club. This match completes the WPPL matches scheduled for the 2022-2023 season.

Trustees Report – No report. 

Old Business –

1. Kurt Uhler. The CGC roof is 30 years old. Roof replacement estimates are yet to be provided from vendors. There was a discussion about the possibility of conducting an engineering study for installation of a pitched roof. Consensus is that a white-colored flat replacement roof is acceptable.
2. Mike Kubarek. During the January and February General Membership meetings, decisions were made to purchase an AED for the Club at an estimated maximum authorized cost of up to $2000. The AED was  purchased and installed on the south wall of the Club’s meeting room. The AED has written instructions and   voice commands.

New Business –

1. Gary Gibson. WPPL requires more targets. Estimated cost for 3 years-worth of targets is $347.76 plus tax and shipping costs. The motion to spend up to $450.00 for WPPL targets was made by Gary Gibson and seconded by Ty Trainor. The motion carried.
2. Mike Kubarek. Because of increased utilities costs, anticipated roof replacement costs, and other capital improvement project costs, it might be time to raise range dues. Motion to increase CGC Membership Dues from $60 to $80 was made by Mike Kubarek and seconded by Jim Yemzow. In compliance with CGC

By-Laws, any vote to change Membership Dues must be announced, in writing, to all CGC Members at least 10 days prior to the vote. Accordingly, the motion was tabled until the 24 April General Membership meeting. The Corresponding Secretary will send an email to the members announcing the vote to change Membership Dues within a few days after the 27 March meeting, and again more than 10 days prior to the 24 April 2023 General Membership meeting.

OPEN TASK ITEM: Corresponding Secretary.

For the Good of the Club –

1. Phil Dyche. One CGC member was observed bringing up to 5 guests at a time to the range. Members are reminded that the guest policy is a maximum of 2 guests at a time and only one guest may shoot at a time. CGC member hosts may not shoot while any guest is shooting because the host CGC member must serve as the range safety officer when guests are at the firing line. CGC member hosts are fully responsible for all guest behavior and shooting, for all guest rules compliance, and for all guest safety. Guests have not received documented range rules training, nor have guests signed the CGC Hold Harmless Agreement. In compliance with CGC

By-Laws, violators of CGC range rules, including guest policy, may lose range membership.

2. CGC must schedule a range work day to repair the conveyor belt holes on the range. Trustees will coordinate with Darren Snow and other range work team leaders to schedule a range work day. Corresponding Secretary will make appropriate announcements about the range work day and about the proposed dues increase vote.

Motion to Adjourn – Motion to adjourn was made by Mike Kubarek and seconded by George Lawrence.  The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Slim Connors
Recording Secretary

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

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers and Members Present: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary and 3 Trustees were present.  Recording Secretary was absent. There were 22 members present.

Minutes for the 30 January 2022 meeting were read and approved.  Meeting Minutes were read by the Vice-President.  Motion to accept the minutes, as read, was made by Courtney Genise. Seconded by Gary Gibson. The motion carried.

Treasurer Report was read and approved.   The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, CD’s amounted to $118,444.95. $50,000.00 was placed in a 15 month CD. A motion to accepted the Treasurer Report, as read, was made by Denny Kuehn and Seconded by Bob Berrettini. The motion carried.

Corresponding Secretary Report – Scot Story.  Reminded members to clean-up their spam emails and stated that all scheduled events are updated on the Club website calendar.

CGC Training Group Activities Report – Denny Kuehn. The 27 February 2023 Report indicated the CGC Training Fund ending balance was $1,418.78. CGC NRA instructors hosted an NRA Personal Protection in the Home course on 10-11 February and a Basics of Pistol Shooting Phase II course on 20 February 2023. Additionally, there were several safety violations that were observed by the Master Chief Range Safety Officer. Denny reviewed the club range rules and safe gun handling procedures. NRA instructors will host a PPOH course on 11 and 18 March and an NRA Defensive Pistol course on the 25 March 2023. See the 27 February CGC Training Group Activities Report for details.

New Members – There were 10 new members into Club membership.

4-H Youth Small-Bore Rifle Shooting Program – John Gingrich.  John is working on ordering new 4H rifles. John is also looking for someone to mentor as his replacement to serve as the coordinator and coach for the 4H Youth Shooting Sports Program at the Carlisle Gun Club.

Cowboy Action – Rick Blosser. The Perry County Regulators submitted $500 from fees collected during the 2023 Cowboy Action shoots at the Carlisle Gun Club.  Funds are designated to support the 4-H Youth Shooting Sports programs.

Membership Committee – Rob Steward. There are 450 current members, including those new members scheduled to be inducted into the Club at the 27 February 2023 General Membership meeting.

Technology and Security Committee – John Haiduck. The CPU and server for the security system was replaced by the alarm company.

WPPL Pistol Team – Gary Gibson. CGC’s WPPL pistol teams have a make-up match on 5 April 2023 at the Carlisle Gun Club. See the 2022-2023 WPPL schedule on the bulletin board and on the CGC website calendar.

Trustees Report – George stated that the CGC Meeting Room furnace was repaired and a CO2 monitor was installed in the mechanical room. George also stated that one roof replacement cost estimate quote came in at $40,000 dollars and that he is waiting for 2 more estimates. Bob stated that there will be future capital expense costs to the club once the roof is repaired in order to also repair or replace the range ceiling. Phil stated that the leak in the women’s bathroom toilet was repaired.

Old Business – During the January meeting, Mike Kubarek made a motion to purchase an AED. At the 27 February meeting, Scott Storey made a motion to spend $2000.00 on an AED. John Haiduck seconded the motion. The motion carried.

New Business – Treasurer Darren Snow explained that future capital improvement and maintenance projects could be very expensive to the club. He also led a discussion about the future of Pine Street being extended to York Road and that the club will have to a create future parking expansion in the west grass of CGC property. Roof and ceiling expenses are also going to be costly. Accordingly, Club elected officers will discuss and might present a proposal to members for a vote to increase future club membership dues to help cover future capital project expenses.

For the Good of the Club – None.

Motion to Adjourn – Motion was made by Gary Gibson and seconded by Courtney Genise.  The Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Kurt A. Uhler

President, Carlisle Gun Club

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The meeting was called to order at 7:13pm by the Club President.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers and Members Present: President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and three Trustees. The Treasurer and Technology Committee chair were absent. There were 40 members present.

Minutes of the 21 November 2022 meeting were read and approved.  Motion to accept the Meeting Minutes, as read, was made by Steve Bear and seconded by Dean Clepper. The motion carried.

Treasurer Report was read and approved.   Treasurer report was read by the Vice-President. The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, and CDs amounted to $120,394.96, less Training Fund of $1,066.72. The CGC Training Group transferred $2400 of CY2022 funds into the CGC Savings Account. Motion to accept the Treasurer Report, as read, was made by Tom Sheperd and seconded by Gary Gibson. The motion carried.

Corresponding Secretary Report – Scot Story.  Three member broadcast emails were sent announcing cancellation of the December meeting, range closure for cleaning, and a reminder of the 30 January 2023 General Membership meeting. Members were reminded to check their junk email for CGC announcements and move into them into email inbox to read to ensure future CGC Corresponding Secretary emails are received.

CGC Training Group Activities Report – Denny Kuehn. The 30 January 2023 report included CGC Training Group activities for the months of December 2022 and January 2023. The CGC Training Fund ending balance was $1,066.72. CGC NRA instructors hosted an NRA Defensive Pistol course for 3 men on 3 December 2022. CGC NRA instructors hosted 2 NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting courses on 13-14 and on 20-21 January 2023 for 27 shooters, including 12 women, 12 men, and 3 Junior men. See the 30 January 2023 Training Group Activities Report for details.

New Members – There were 11 new members voted into the Club.

4-H Youth Small-Bore Rifle Shooting Program – Pete Castle. There are 4-6 regular youth shooters with another 3-4 junior youth who are beginning informal training. The Youth Shooting program is going well.

Cowboy Action – Rick Blosser.  There were 29 Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) shooters at the

6 January 2023 Cowboy Action match. The next 2023 five-stage match is scheduled for Saturday 4 February 2023 from @ 10am-2pm. After the 4 February match, the Perry County Regulators will provide a check for the CGC share of match fees. Everyone is invited to participate in or to watch the 4 February match. The 4-H Youth shooters will provide food. The Perry County Regulators request the dates of 6 January 2024 and 3 February 2024 for the annual SASS matches at the Carlisle Gun Club. Those dates are approved for planning by CGC Range Management.

Membership Committee – Rob Stewart. FY 2021-2022 ended on 1 November 2022 with 427 membership renewals. There are 59 membership applications with 54 of them being valid. The membership roles have been scrubbed to reflect current membership.

Technology and Security Committee – No report.

WPPL Pistol Team – Gary Gibson. The Gold Team is in 7^th place and the Blue Team is in 7^th place. There have been at least 10 shooters in most matches, even for away matches, so CGC WPPL participation has improved over that of the last couple of years.

Note: As discussed before with the CGC Master Chief Range Safety Officer: WPPL shooters are reminded to reconfigure the range for the other 438 Carlisle Gun Club members. Leaving benches stacked along the sides of the firing line is disrespectful of all other range users. Tables should be replaced at the 50′ line in sequential numerical order and with the numbers facing west…toward the double doors. Further, all windows and the double doors to the range are to remain closed during firing by all range users at all times throughout the year. Nose abatement for CGC neighborhood residents is a range rule and a requirement for range use.

Trustees Report – Bob Berrettini and Phil Dyche. The Treasurer and Trustees are still searching for a roofing contractor to solicit bids for CGC roof repair or replacement. The new bid should include provisions for warrantee of work to be accomplished. Trustees will contact Carlisle SynTec, Inc to begin the roof repair or replacement bid process.

1. Action Item: Treasurer in coordination with Trustees to hand-off to Trustees to present to members for

decision and for authorization to proceed with a roof repair contract.

2. Both CGC toilets and the water shutoff valve below the Meeting Room sink still leak and safety bars should

be installed in both bathrooms. Action Item: Trustees.

3. Ceiling tiles on the range need to be replaced. Pending roof leak remediation, furring strip or other support

methods should be used to reinforce and to replace missing or broken ceiling tiles. Action Item: Trustees.

4. The white rubber backing covering the range backstop support structure needs to be completed over firing

points 1 and 2 on the north side of the range impact area. Action Item: Trustees organize a small work party

to complete the white rubber covering on the range.

5. The holes in the conveyor belt need to be patched to minimize the possibility of spalling injury to close-in

shooters. All shooters are reminded to never shoot closer than the 3-yard line. Action Item: Trustees

organize a work party to cut and to install patches to cover the holes in the conveyor belt.

Old Business – Lt Dave Miller sent a thank you letter to the Carlisle Gun Club for members donating $2480 to the Cumberland County Special Response Team (SRT) for 2022. Denny Kuehn was the project leader and SRT liaison. Well done to Denny and to all who supported this important service for our community.

New Business – Club officers and Trustees will review emergency response procedures and capabilities and will solicit Club member support to make recommended improvements. Topics to research include obtaining a Knox Box, AED, CPR mask and bag, flashlights with traffic wands, reflective vests, GPS coordinates for the CGC front door, and other methods of directing first responders directly to the Club.

Action Item: Range Management.

For the Good of the Club – None.

Motion to Adjourn – Motion was made by Courtney Genise and seconded by Phil Dyche. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:08pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Slim Connors

Slim Connors
Recording Secretary, Carlisle Gun Club

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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, Corresponding Secretary and two Trustees. Trustee Phil Dyche was not able to attend. There were 25 members present.

Minutes for the 27 June 2022 meeting were read and approved. Motion to accept the minutes, as read, was made by Steve Bear, seconded by Jim Hurley. The motion carried.

Treasurer Report was read and approved.  The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, CDs, less $4,806.90 in the Training Fund, amounted to $97,736.97. Motion to accept the Treasurer Report, as read, was made by Rick Blosser, seconded by Bob Berrettini. The motion carried.

Corresponding Secretary Report – Scot Storey. Sent two member broadcast emails: one announcing the      25 July meeting and another reminding members that nominations for Club officers are open at the 29 August meeting. Anyone interested in running for elected office, please contact Club President Steve Baker. Note that annual Club dues are waived for elected officers.

CGC Training Group Activities Report – Denny Kuehn. The CGC Training Fund balance was $4806.90. CGC NRA Training Group is on summer hiatus until September. See the 25 July Training Group Activities Report for additional information.

New Members – None.

4-H Youth Small-Bore Rifle Shooting Program – No report.

Cowboy Action – Rick Blosser. The Perry County Regulators are shooting outdoors. Anyone interested in participating in a shoot or visiting as a spectator is welcome.

Membership Committee – Rob Stewart. There are currently 480 active members, leaving 20 remaining available membership slots. There are 10 current, valid membership applications, one without a Club sponsor.

Technology and Security Committee – John Haiduck. Nothing to report.

WPPL Pistol Team – No report.

Trustees Report – George Lawrence. George coordinated for an appointment with Club member Joe Gaido of E&G Electrical to estimate repairs for the range mid-lights. Action Item: Pending.

Old Business – Denny Kuehn. Invited Lt Miller from the Cumberland County Special Response Team to       the 29 July meeting to present requirements for public support of SRT items not otherwise budgeted. The proposed concept will be to solicit private donations through October with a limited matching donation up to $1000 from the Club

New Business – None.

For the Good of the Club –                                                                                                                                    1. A 50-State Law Enforcement Officer-Only shooting qualification will be conducted on the range at 4pm     on 9 August 2022.                                                                                                                                                    2. Mike Kubarek. George Lawrence finished 3d place of 30 competitors in the Super Senior Division at the PA State Match Rimfire Challenge held at the Lewistown Pistol Club, Lewistown, PA, on 16-17 July 2022.          Congratulations, George!                                                                                                                                         3. Steve Baker. President Steve reminded members of Jim Yemzow’s recommendation to solicit private donations through the month of September for the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA ILA) with matching club funds up to $500. Private donors must notify the Club Treasurer so matching funds can be determined. Doctor Jim Hurley made the above motion, seconded by Denny Kuehn. The motion carried, but was not unanimous. Action Item: Corresponding Secretary send broadcast email reminding members of the NRA ILA fund drive through September 2022.

Motion to Adjourn was made by Mike Kubarek, seconded by Denny Kuehn. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Slim Connors                                                                                                            Recording Secretary, Carlisle Gun Club

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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. Corresponding Secretary, Phil Dyche and Dick Pryor were absent. There were 20 members present.

Minutes for the 28 June 2021 meeting were read and approved. 

Treasurer Report was read and approved.  The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, CDs, less Training Fund, amounted to $88,996.40. The Training Fund balance was $7,023.36.

Corresponding Secretary Report – No report. See For the Good of the Club below for 3 items that request Corresponding Secretary action before the 30 August 2021 General Membership Meeting.       NOTE: If voting by a slate, announcement of voting must be made before 19 August 2021 to comply with 10-day notice requirement in CGC By-Laws.

CGC Training Group Activities Report – On 24 July 2021, 5 CGC NRA instructors supported an  NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course for 14 women shooters at Adams County Sport Handgunners Association in Gardners, PA. This course was hosted by Roots for Boots Veteran Support Organization. Bob Berrettini provided 16 hours of rifle training for 4 shooters at the Project Appleseed event at Quarryville, PA on 3-4 July 2021. CGC NRA instructors provided 21 hours of firearms safety and proficiency training for 10 shooters during end of June and month of July 2021. See the 26 July 2021 NRA Training Group Activities Report for additional information.

New Members – There were no new members voted into the Club. Membership is capped until membership slots become available in November 2021.

4-H Youth Small-Bore Rifle Shooting Program – No Report.

Cowboy Action – No Report.

Membership Committee – There are currently 498 active members, leaving 2 remaining available membership slot. There are 18 new member applications (3 with no sponsor.) CGC membership is capped until November 2021.

Technology and Security Committee – No report.

WPPL Pistol Team – No Report.

Trustees Report – George Lawrence. No report. Trustees were reminded that the left range fan is inoperative and needs repair. George will contact James Richwine and will provide an update at the next meeting.

Old Business – No old business.

New Business – No new business.

For the Good of the Club – Member Jim Yemzow reminded members that this is the time if year that the Club traditionally holds a matching fund effort to support the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (ILA.) Jim made the motion to support the NRA ILA fund raising effort with up to $500 of matching CGC funds contributed to the NRA ILA by CGC member donations. Seconded by George Lawrence. Motion carried.

– President Steve will ask Clayton to send email announcement regarding CGC support for the NRA ILA. Members who donate to the NRA ILA should notify the CGC Treasurer with the date and amount of their donation to the NRA ILA.

– President Steve will ask Clayton to send an email reminder that nominations for Club leader positions are due at the August General Membership meeting and voting occurs during the September meeting. Installations of newly-elected leaders is effective 1 October. Members should notify any officer of their intention to run for elected office. Officers will notify President Steve for consolidation of ballots for the 30 August meeting. NOTE: If voting by a slate, announcement of voting must be made before 19 August 2021 to comply with 10-day notice requirement in CGC By-Laws.

– President Steve will ask Clayton to send an email reminder that annual $60 CGC dues may be paid at the August CGC General Membership meeting, after which PayPal is activated for membership renewals. Dues must be received before 30 September. If paid during October, there is an additional $10 late fee. After 31 October, members who have not renewed their membership will be dropped from CGC membership so new members may join the Club starting in November. Make checks payable to “Carlisle Gun Club” and get to Membership Committee Chair, Rob Stewart, at the 30 August, 27 September, or 25 October 2021 (with $10 late fee) CGC General Membership Meetings.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:16pm

Respectfully submitted,

Slim Connors
Recording Secretary, Carlisle Gun Club

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

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers present: Vice President, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary and 2 Trustees.  There were 15 members present.

The Minutes for the June 2020 meeting were read and approved by acclamation. 

Treasurer’s Report was read and accepted.  The total balance of all accounts, checking, savings, CDs and Training Fund amounted to $76,869.83.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report- No report.

NRA Training Group Report- Three CGC NRA Instructors volunteered in the Roots for Boots Veterans Charity-sponsored Ladies only NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting course on July 25th for 13 shooters. All objectives were met and all shooters completed the course. Two NRA courses that were cancelled due to the pandemic are now scheduled during August.

New Members- There were 10 new members processed into the Club.

4-H Sharpshooters– No Report.

Cowboy Action- The team is taking a wait-and-see approach while there is still uncertainty due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.  New rules and procedures will have to be enforced during future events such as mandatory face masks, sanitization, etc.  More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Membership Committee- Currently there are 484 active members and a few new member applications.

WPPL Pistol Team- There has been discussion on how to effectively start the season.  The team hopes to start in September with a few changes to how competitions take place, possibly shooting at our home club, mail in scores and compete with other teams electronically.

Technology and Security Committee- No Report.

Trustees Report– The soundproofing panels have been installed in the range.  Thank you to the volunteers for your help with this project.

Old Business-

Support of Local Law Enforcement– It has been suggested the Club show support to our local law enforcement.  Sgt. Dave Miller will be our guest speaker at August CGC meeting.  Also, Randy Nichols will research the options available and discuss with the club.

New Business-

Elections– Nominations are needed for each elected office including 1 Trustee position.  Elections will be held at the September meeting.  An email will be sent to all CGC members regarding this.

NRA-ILA-The CGC will be accepting donations for the NRA-ILA starting in September.  Please notate “NRA-ILA” on your check memo line.  Slim will send Clayton an email template to be sent to all CGC members.

For the Good of the Club- None

The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Beth Moul
Recording Secretary, Carlisle Gun Club

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

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Officers present:President, Vice President, Recording Secretary and 3 Trustees.  There were 18 members present.

The Minutes for the June 2019 meeting were read and approved. 

Treasurer’s Report was read and accepted.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report-No Report.

NRA Training Group Report-CGC NRA Instructor led courses will resume in September.

New Members- There were no new members processed into the Club. 

4H Shooters– No Report.

Cowboy Action- No Report.

Membership Committee- Applications will continue to be accepted, however processing new members at the August meeting is on hold.

WPPL Pistol Team- All are welcome to join. Practice is on Tuesday evenings until the matches start back up in September. Contact Gary Gibson or Dick Pryor if you are interested in joining the team.

Trustees Report– Recently there were a few members experiencing issues with gaining access to the club. Hilton’s Lock Service was called and they found no problems.  Members are reminded to swipe their fob first and then pull the door open.

Old Business-

NRA Grant- The check for the gun safe was received and a safe will be purchased at Dunham’s and transferred to the Club.

US Law Shield- Another seminar is scheduled for Sunday, September 29^that 1:00pm. All are encouraged to attend.  Gun laws, concealment and transportation will be discussed.

NRA-ILA-The CGC is accepting donations for the NRA-ILA, and will match donations up to $500.

NRA CCW- A new NRA course designed to meet the requirements for states that issue Concealed Carry permits in anticipation of National reciprocity in the future.  Slim Conners will be trained in this new 10 module course. A motion was passed for Slim to be reimbursed for expenses incurred due to this training.

New Business-

Stop the Bleed-Dr. Jim Hurley and Barb Vanner will be offering this course in the Fall.  Date and venue to be announced.  This valuable training will teach you how to stop massive bleeding until first responders arrive.  Sign up at www.bleedingcontrol.org

Membership and Security-Currently only one member is responsible for all of the tasks involved in club memberships and security.  It has been recommended that a new committee be formed for Security with 2-3 members and at least 1 Trustee.  Also, more help is needed on the Membership Committee.

For the Good of the Club- No Report            

The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Beth Moul
Recording Secretary, Carlisle Gun Club

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