Augusta Archers July 7, 2008 Monthly Meeting

Meeting was called to order at 7:29pm

Minutes from the June meeting were read and approved as read with no changes or additions.

OFFICERS REPORTS

Vice-President – Ricky Simmons was not present.  Dennis reported that Ricky has resigned as Vice-President so we would need to fill his office for the rest of the year.

Sam Reed agreed and was appointed by the President to fill this position for the rest of this year.  Sam is working on job assignments.

Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer – Richard Bell gave a detailed report of  the finances.

See attached sheet.

A/B Range Captain – Larry Bartley – Not Present

C-Range Captain – Benny Rankin reported a few targets are shooting through and need fixing. 

3-D Range Captains – Greg Early/Victor Howdyshell

Greg reported our next 3-D shoot is July 18 & 19

VBA Delegate – Pat Donegan reminded  everyone to look at the agenda items in flight so we know how he should vote in September. We will work on the schedule for next year later as a committee sometime before the September VBA meeting.

Public Relations – Crystal Bell reported articles for the August Newsletter need to be turned in by July 15^th.

Clubhouse Officer – Sam Day reported the kitchen is doing good and thanks to all those who help out.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Development Committee – Richard Bell

Not present due to work – Crystal reported committee mainly discussed getting targets

for C-Range and 3-D targets and possibly borrowing the money to fund this and other improvements. 

Nominating Committee – Eric Blackwell, Chairman

Allison Holmes and Sam Reed

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED:

Regular bills in the mail

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A 3-D shoot was added to our schedule for Friday July18 and Saturday July 19

July 13 is a cookout at the clubhouse for Jason before he leaves for the Marines.

Everyone is invited.

OLD BUSINESS:

1.               Sam Day mowed last week.

2.               No volunteer to mow C-Range as of yet for a free membership.

3.               Dennis will get mower back.  Richard Bell will take a look at it to see if he can fix it.

4.               Sam Reed withdrew his motion to purchase leaf blower for the club from Shannon Baber for $200.  A new motion was made by Sam Reed to purchase a new leaf blower for the club.  A second was made by Sam Day.  Motion PASSED.

5.               Discussion was made to run a few FITA shoots this winter before starting a designated night to see what kind of turn out we have.

6.               Sam Reed is assigning targets.

7.               Pat gave Kurtis information on Handicap hunting.

NEW BUSINESS:

1.               Discussion was made on anew 3-D shoot where you put dots on the animlas.  Roger Willets suggested it be good to draw shooters for practice.

2.               A suggestion was made to develop a construction fund.  It was tabled until next month until we figure out the clubs finances.

3.               We need to decide on heat in the kitchen.  The ceiling needs to be insulated.

Propane wall unit may be the way to go.  Richard Bell will check with Dixie Gas and Oil on cost.

4.               Victor will donate cedar shakes to club to start fires.

5.               Check at Lowe’s to set up an account for the club to purchase materials for club repairs cheaper.

6.               Check on targets at McKenzie.

NEW MEMBERS: David Rhein

Motion made by Allison Holmes at 9:01pm to adjourn the meeting and second was made by Sam Day.