LITTLE RIVER GUN CLUB |
Business Meeting Call to
order Gary Hewitt called to order the regular meeting
of the Little River Gun Club at Roll
Call A sign in sheet was made available to all
members in attendance. The following members signed the sheet and were
present:
Gary Hewitt
John Van Camp
Richard Fiore
Robert McDonald
Walter Shealy
Larry Griffin
David Morgan
Mike Green
Jim Anderson
Danny Shoemake
Ricky Henson
Tom Hamilton
Mike Disney
Ted Crews III
Ted Crews IV
Tom Brakebill
Frank Searcy
Bobby Holcombe
Bob Scherm
Bob Wilson
Mike Redmond
Gary Cottrell
Billy McLemore
Perry Phillips
Freddy Edmondson
Brandon Edmondson
Dave Reynolds
Ron Isbill
Thirty-two members
and three guests were present.
Treasurers Report Richard Fiore read the treasurers report and
copies are available for anyone to review. Approval
of minutes from last meeting Copies of the minutes were passed out and John
Van Camp read the minutes. A motion to accept the minutes as read was
made, the motion was seconded
by Range
Officer Report:
Purchasing:
We are investigating our purchasing procedures including seeking a more
cost-effective supplier and possible alternative methods of ordering
components and ammunition. The details will be finalized later.
Suggestions are welcome.
Skeet Field:
We are planning to build chutes
for the houses to protect shooters from broken clays and work on
diverting standing water.
Shotgun Venues:
Please remember that Walter
Shealy and David Morgan are the only people authorized to adjust the
Skeet or 5-stand machines. Thanks to all who have helped keep houses
stocked with clays, machines filled, and empty boxes broken down and
taken to the dumpster.
Pistol / Rifle:
Please remember that double-taps
are permitted but rapid-fire is not. As the pistol berm evolves through
usage and weather, we are discovering some rocks, mostly small, that
have caused bullets to ricochet onto other parts of the property. If
this occurs please cease-fire and either throw the rock into the woods
beyond where Larry mows or move your target, or your shooting position,
to avoid the ricochet and notify Walter Shealy. In the last month
evidence of 410 gauge shotgun shells being fired on the pistol range
has been found.Pl ease remember that the place to shoot shotgun shells
out with a pistol or rifle is to the left of the 100 yard target area.
Cardboard is available in the brown shed. We will be applying the top
coat to the gravel on the pistol range soon. It has been requested that
we use a finer product. Your input as to the product is appreciated.
Replacement of the worn-out and broken chairs is being investigated.
Your input is welcomed. Thanks to all who clean-up their trash after
shooting.
Trap Field:
We are planning on working on
the back wall of the house and dealing with drainage.
5-stand:
3 of the machines will be
mounted on the carts as soon as covers are secured. This will not only
give us more options, but will also make loading the machines easier
and safer.
Safety:
Please be diligent about
monitoring guest shooters muzzle direction on all ranges especially
when they are loading or clearing jams. In particular; skeet #7 and 8
for right handed pumps and semi-autos, clearing of jams on the pistol
range, and chambers remaining open until the rifle is actually pointing
at the berm on the rifle range. Thanks to the attention paid to safe
muzzle direction, the gun malfunction that caused an accidental
discharge a few weeks ago is just a gun repair instead of a
catastrophe.
2012 Shoot Schedule:
March 3 (Skeet / Trap), March 17
(Trap / 5-stand), March 31 (5-stand, DB Trap)
Questions / Issues:
Are there questions or other
issues?
Finally:
As always, thanks to everyone
for everything that you do in regards to keeping the ranges safe,
clean, and orderly. Open
Issues: a)
Gary Hewitt informed us that due to late membership renewals the
CY2012 budget would no be ready until the March meeting. New
Issues
a)
New
member applications- Gary Cottrell, Thomas Hamilton, and Ronald
Isbill all applied for membership to LRGC. Their paperwork was all in
order, Mike Redmond made a motion to accept the new members and Larry
Griffin seconded the motion. A vote to accept as new members was
approved unanimously. We welcome all to the LRGC.
b)
Review of new members who have reached the end
of the probation period – no one to review.
c)
Gary Hewitt announced that he had set up an
account with Parks and Sons to purchase clays and supplies for the
component room. Walter Shealy will be ordering clays soon.
d)
New
Business from the floor-
1) Mike Green made a
motion to cover the pistol range with M10 gravel. The motion was
seconded by Dave Reynolds and was approved unanimously by the
membership.
2) Dave Reynolds made a motion to have the West Ga. Home Builders
Assoc. shoots this year on May 19th an Oct. 13th. Freddy Edmondson
seconded the motion and the membership voted unanimously to accept.
3) Gary Hewitt recommended the club consider having a family day this
year. The club would provide hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, and drinks
for everyone attending. The shooting venues would be open to all
provided guest shooters were closely supervised by a club member. Under
age shooters would require a release signed by their parent or legal
guardian before being permitted to shoot, so please plan accordingly to
avoid disappointments. There would be no guest fee to shoot rifle or
pistol, and member prices would apply for t he shotgun venues.
Gary is also looking into
having a certified instructor to school any of the guests in proper
firearm safety and use.
A motion was made by Dave
Reynolds to have a family day, the motion was seconded and the club
voted unanimously to approve the motion.
Adjournment Gary Hewitt adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM. Next
Meeting: March 14, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. Supper around 6:15 p.m., menu
to be determined. Hope to see you then.
Secretaries blog: Gary Lane brought three homemade coconut cream
pies for desert. My favorite pie is a coconut cream and Gary didn't let
me down. Wow what a good pie.
Thanks Gary Lane and you can bring them again anytime. Another member brought a chocolate cake. I
apologize for not seeing who brought the cake but it was also
delicious. Thank you for the cake too. Larry Griffin and I made Country Style Barbeque
Ribs and I must say we did an outstanding job. The menu also included
biscuits, gravy, and cole slaw.
Supper was such a hit that the food was completely consumed and
a few didn't get any of the ribs. If you didn't get any of the ribs,
sorry you missed out. Membership attendance at the meeting has been
improving and Larry and I hope you enjoy the food we prepare. We'll do
our best to make sure there is enough for everyone John Van Camp 2012 LRGC Secretary. |