12/14/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:40PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Daryl M., Tom F. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Rod Behler, Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz , & Shelia Davenport
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 11/8/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Tom made a motion the minutes be approved, Jeff seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff submitted a treasurer’s report dated 11/30/22. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Paul seconded, report was approved. General discussion on GGC funds: Jeff said he had transferred funds into CD’s at PFC1 staggering the length of CD’s with varying interest rates in the mid 4% range depending on CD length. Jeff recommended that with the move of funds from savings (less than 1% interest) in the Pine Tree account to CD’s in PFC1 that GGC close the accounts with Pine Tree and manage GGC funds in PFC1 and Umpqua. It was agreed by the board and Jeff will take the lead. After looking at tracking the funds for the youth shooting program Jeff said he saw no benefit. No separate tracking will be done. Beer license has been submitted to government agencies.
Correspondence:
none
Old Business/Unfinished Business:
1. Daryl reported he had a phone call from Brenda Buckley of F&G saying FY23 grant $$ may not be available. Brian and Daryl to follow up and try and find out the status. The money should have been released August of 22. F&G seems to want to combine FY23 grant with FY24 grant. (NOTE: per phone conversation with Bill Seybold of the F&G on 12/15, he assured me the funds would be released to GGC in FY23.)
2. Mark Kurruk reported the annual GGC letter had been mailed. A big Thanks to Mark.
3. Daryl reported the School team was going well with both the youth and good support from the members; Morgan, Steve, Jeff, Sara, Cody, Paul and Shelia, Bill. Daryl will take the lead on coordinating with other clubs.
New Business:
1. Mike Westoff has built four gun racks for outside. He put in a lot of work and $$. Jeff made a motion the club send him a thank you note with gratuity. Daryl seconded, motion approved. A big thanks to Mike, he has also volunteered to help mow in the summer.
2. Club board members to run the kitchen 1/8 and help Shelia on the desk. The first Sunday of the ten week is always busy on the desk.
3. Tom, Jeff and Daryl all agreed to continue in their current board positions if voted in by the members on 1/8.
4. Daryl will supply a draft score board for 1/8.
Meeting adjourned 6:50PM
9/19/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Daryl M., Tom F., Jeff K. and Bob A.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz , & Shelia Davenport
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 8/9/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff submitted a report dated 8/31/22. General discussion with the GGC making an approximate $2300 from the August shoot. Jeff will look into putting some funds in a CD for a better interest rate. Bob made a motion the report be approved, Daryl seconded, minutes were approved.
Correspondence:
none
Old Business/Unfinished Business:
1. August Registered shoot. The GGC had good weather, minor problems during the shoot, kitchen and dinner went well and plenty of scorers. It was discussed and recommended that the club consider having Tyler and Sheila Bransford cater the dinner next year. Poor support by club members participating in the shoot also more than usual broken targets. Will look at spending some time with trap help and monitoring broken targets during practice.
2. Mining update: Brian reported no mining this year. Brian will work with NRCS to see everything is in compliance for CRP funding and will work with Mark Bounty to seed.
3. Daryl reported that he had talked with F&G and received an email that the full $35000 grant had been approved and the F&G would get with GGC as soon as $ were released. The grant will clearly outline how the money will be handled.
4. General discussion on removal of broken targets from the trap field. Bill Stolz to take the lead on talking with Turners to have them windrow with a blade and haul to waste. Estimate 250 tons.
5. Daryl said he still needed to get with Wright Law firm on bylaws. This needs to be done by 12/1.
New Business:
1. Daryl reported he had been approached by some high school students that wanted to have a Grangeville High School trap team. Much general discussion: a) several high schools in Idaho have a trap shooting team; b) they vary from a varsity lettering sport to a school club; c) Brian felt that some of GGC members were going to have to step up and take on the coaching (guns, cartridges, shoots etc.) he did not feel the current GGC board members could handle; d) Daryl will take the lead on talking to various members.
2. Daryl reported he had talked with a Mike Gibson of MGM Inc. and he had offered to meet with club and outline an indoor shooting range that would cost ½ million. He would also help get a path for funding from F&G, NRA and private sources. Daryl will talk with Morgan Drew and see if he is interested in following up.
3. Daryl reported the F&G had sent an application for grants for FY2024. General discussion on extending sidewalk to trap 5, modifying the roof on trap 4, new club house windows, further discussions at the October meeting with deadline for submittal 12/1.
4) Mark Kurruk said he was retiring and would no longer would be doing the annual letter, buy club trophies, report club scores, shoot flier etc. Club will find someone to work with Mark to transition duties.
Meeting adjourned 7:00 PM.
8/9/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:37PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Daryl M., and Bob A.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz , Shelia Davenport, Al McCulley, Ralph Kaschmitter, Steve Kaschmitter, Terry Lane, Jean Melching, Bill McMahon, Jim McMahon, Steve Havel and Rod Behler.
Guests Present: numerous trap shooters
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 7/12/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff is driving grain truck, no formal report. Brian reported no real changes in the financial status from last month.
Correspondence:
none
Old Business/Unfinished Business:
1. August Registered shoot.
a. Saturday dinner, Pepper is still uncertain if he will be available to cook, club will barbeque steaks as an alternative, Brian has the lead.
b. Day cooks, Mark said he had not found anyone to cook lunches. Daryl said he had talked with Cindy Bransford and Peggy Sprouty who did the lunches two years ago and they said they would be available. Daryl proposed that as the GGC pays the trap help $10/hr., the cooks be paid the same. Board agreed, Daryl has the lead.
c. Trap help, Steve Kaschmitter reported he is comfortable with having the help for the shoot.
d. Potluck by the club. General discussion on the Saturday meal with an agenda by the members to bring salads, bread, side dishes etc. Brian and Daryl have the lead.
e. Toilet has been ordered.
f. GGC clean up for the shoot is Friday, 8/26 at 10:00AM.
2. Mining update: Brian reported there is still some uncertainty on the timing of the mining. General discussion on removing the shot field from the CRP ground. This would give the club more latitude in when it was mined, would reduce CRP payment by approximately $270/year. Brian will take the lead on talking with the NRCS and the miner. Brian also said he would help anyone who wanted to buy some stock in a Montana Lead Mining Co.
3. Daryl reported there was no word on the F&G grant application.
New Business:
None
Meeting adjourned 6:00 PM.
7/12/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:37PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Daryl M., Bob A. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz , Shelia Davenport, Al McCulley, Morgan Drew, Mark Baune, Bill McMahon, Jim McMahon, Steve Havel and Ken Slaback.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 6/16/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Jeff seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 6/30/22. General discussion, club is in good standing financially. The kitchen this year during the league shoot made a profit and Jeff set a letter of thanks to Tracy Baune and a check ($672.38) for running the kitchen. There are some idiosyncrasies in the computer software that generates the treasury report, Jeff is handling them. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Paul seconded, treasurer’s report approved.
Correspondence:
Thank you letter to Tracy Baune.
Old Business/Unfinished Business:
1. Bylaws: Daryl reported he had causally discussed amending the Bylaws with Joe Wright as his law firm does the Grangeville Golf Course. In the general discussion, Joe did not recommend a Charter and Bylaws that issued memberships as this required the club to keep a list of all members from its start in perpetuity. Charter and Bylaws can be written without membership and it does no effect the 501 tax status. Bob made a motion that Daryl continue discussions with Joe Wright to review GGC current Charter and Bylaws and give the GGC a recommendation, Jeff seconded motion past.
2. General discussion of GGC’s 501c7 tax status and documents needed to be submitted. GGC is current.
3. Mining: Burning field planned as soon as dry weather and air quality allows, within a week or so, will need four wheelers with spray pumps. Miner is working his way to Idaho, looking better to complete this year.
4. Ad’s for registered Shoot: General discussion with sales completed for all but one or two advertisers. All info must be to Mark Kurruk by the end of July.
5. Terra Clear club rental: Daryl reported he had met with Heidi and their thinking of the Club rental as a part of their team building was a completive trap shoot. GGC would host the shoot, requiring 10 or so members and furnishing 10 or so shotguns. Event to be from 4:00PM to 6:00PM Friday 7/15. Club to buy working members pizza after the rental event.
6. Jeff reported he still has not found a weed eater to purchase but will continue looking.
7. Mark Kurruk thinks the kitchen is covered for the registered shoot, Brian still needs to follow up with Pepper Harman on a barbeque, will confirm cooks at the next meeting.
8. Daryl reported the sprinkler system is functional and set to water every other day. Will monitor to see it is functioning correctly.
New Business:
1. A work party is scheduled each Tuesday from 2:30PM to start of trap shooting practice until sprinkler system has been fully cleaned and yardage numbers have been painted on trap fields. Any member who would like to help should come out to the club.
Meeting adjourned 6:35PM.
4/4/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:40PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Daryl M., Bob A. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Rod Behler and Shelia Davenport.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 1/11/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Jeff seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 2/28/22. General discussion; The club continues increase 7 to 8% a year in Assets. Will look at shooting cost when the next load of targets is received. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Paul seconded, report approved.
Correspondence:
None
Old Business:
1. Brian submitted a letter from Range Recovery Technologies (Brady Gross) which requested a new negotiated price for the lead mining. Based on inflation, fuel costs etc. the miner has come up with a variable scale of a 90/10 split to a 50/50 split of the lead recovered at 0.85$/per pound based on the volume of lead. GGC estimate is a 70/30 split based on an estimated 120,000 pounds. General discussion: With the land in the CRP program the club’s next window for mining will be ten years out, club is estimated to get $25,000 from mining. The board unanimously agreed to have the lead mined under new agreement.
2. Brian reported that under the CRP agreement the ground had to be round upped, burned and drilled to a cover crop. Brian will take the lead on getting the work done.
3. Spring league shoot to start in May, Club officers to notify last year’s teams.
4. Daryl reported that the GGC’s grant application had made it through the first three reviews and had been submitted for final approval. Things look positive for the club to be awarded the grant (new concrete work on trap field 2, side walk to trap 4 and a new pat trap). Final notification won’t be until July or August. If awarded the club will have some work in September or October administrating the contract for the concrete work.
5. A meat shoot for a fund raiser: General discussion: a) GGC has not hoisted a meat shoot for several years; b) not sure of a date; c) GGC has a current operational cost of $1100 to $1200 per month which is currently being covered by Kitchen, beer, CRP, Club rentals, member ship dues, annual registered shoot and shooting revenues. d) Not sure there is a cost benefit for the GGC to try at this time. No meat shoot at this time will evaluate at a later date.
6) Daryl reported he had met with Dennis Albers a local attorney who is working on a charter and bylaws for the Nez Perce Gun Club. Some high lights a) meeting dates, addresses, digital records, and membership dues need updated; b) corporate seals are no longer used with records going digital; c) language limiting membership can be dropped at this time and if membership starts to overburden the facility, the board may install a process to limit membership; d) per the charter, treasurer must be a board member; e) membership can be established with annual dues . The new bylaws need to be submitted to the membership a month or so before they are voted on. Daryl to take the lead on getting the bylaws closer for submittal to the members in December.
7) Brian reported he had met with Morgan Drew and initial indoor shooting range cost were from 1.5 million $ and up. Plan some more research and maybe a feasibility study.
New Business:
None
Meeting adjourned 7:00PM.
1/11/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:40PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Daryl M. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz and Shelia Davenport.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Brian read the minutes of the 12/14/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Tom made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 12/31/21. General discussion a) Jeff reported that the current board members and officers of the cub had been updated with the State allowing issuing of the beer license. A copy of the beer license needs to be sent to the GGC suppliers. GGC sales tax needs to be paid by 1/31/22, no notice has been received to date from the state, Jeff will take the lead to seed taxes are paid. Inventory for targets, cartridges, beer etc. is good.
Correspondence:
Jeff had one item 1) A letter from Larry’s stating the price of targets was going up $0.60/case for 2022. A brief discussion and it was agreed the GGC will try a pallet of Caldwell Targets to check quality and price. Mark Kurruk to take the lead.
Old Business:
1. Brian reported the first shoot of the Camas Prairie 10 week shoot went well with the usual minimal problems speakers and windmilling. Bill will look at the delay settings on traps for the windmilling problem. The club has cartridges for members for the ten week shoot.
New Business:
1. Brian requested that per the GGC by-laws the board elect board officers. Brian was nominated and elected as president, Tom was nominated and elected as vice president, and Daryl was nominated and elected as secretary. The board then elected Jeff as treasurer as a club officer.
2. General discussion on trap 4 trap house with clearance of the door and carousel. It was agreed that the carousel would be trimmed to allow more clearance with the door. With under 50 shooters the ten-week shoot can be handled with three traps and trap four used as a backup.
3. Brian said he was meeting with Morgan Drew to discuss options for an indoor pistol/small rifle range. General discussion with the decision that Morgan will have to make a proposal to the club for consideration.
Meeting adjourned 6:30PM.
12/14/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Bob A., Paul D., Tom F., Jeff K., and Daryl M.
Members Present: Bill Stolz, Rod Behler, Pepper Harman, and Shelia Davenport.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 11/9/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Brian made a motion the minutes be approved, Bob seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff handed out a treasurer’s report dated 11/30/21. General discussion with 2 items; outstanding checks that have not been cashed and the cartridge inventory. GGC will follow up on seeing checks are cashed and getting cartridge inventory corrected. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Brian seconded, report was approved.
Correspondence:
Jeff said he would submit the free ATA memberships for new members (3). Also he had several news letters that had been returned because of incorrect addresses. GGC will follow up with Mark Kurruk to correct addresses.
Old Business:
1. Bill reported the door for trap house 4 is in good order. Brian reported number 4 switch on the trap in trap house 4 has been installed, he had problems with lost screws but he had found his lost screws in his coat pocket or were they lose screws.
2. Daryl reported F&G had called and were very positive on the GGC grant application. F&G said they would try and let the GGC know as soon as possible if the grant was approved to help with construction in 2022.
3. Bob has not had an opportunity to work wood stove chimney.
4. Cartridges are still a problem. After general discussion it was decided the GGC would replace all the borrowed flats (18) with STS’s that Pepper currently has inventoried. Pepper was confident that cartridges would be available for the 10 week shoot and would be Federal Top Gun at $8.00/box. The Club agreed to make cartridges available to shooters at $8.00/box during the 10 week.
5. The Club needs to make sure there is a good list of shooters for the Camas Prairie memorial shoot. Rob to take the lead.
New Business:
1. The Club rearranged shooters status for the 10 week score board. Daryl to take the lead. Need to get 2021 winners corrected on existing winners board.
2. The Club will be closed Saturday the 25th but will be open Saturday the 1st of 2022. Shelia to put up a notice this weekend.
3. It was reported the front door of the GGC was left unlocked last week. All members need to make sure the club is locked.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45PM
11/9/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Bob A. and Daryl M. Members Present: Bill Stolz, and Rod Behler Guests Present:
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 10/12/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Brian made a motion the minutes be approved, Bob seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff had left a treasurer’s report dated 10/31/21 for the meeting as he was unable to attend. Brian read the report with the club being in good financial shape. Bob made a motion the report be approved, Daryl seconded, report was approved.
Correspondence:
A letter by Jeff to Mr. Chris Clarkson concerning ATA membership dues which the ATA had not processed.
Old Business:
1. Bill reported the trap 4 doors are ready to mount and this should be done in the next week or so weather permitting.
2. Daryl said that the sprinkler system had been winterized.
3. Brian reported that Pepper Harman hopes to have some cartridges in the next few weeks. The club owes various members 16 flats, with 2 to 3 flats on hand.
4. The F&G application to rebuild trap field 2, connect the sidewalk to trap 4 and purchase a new pat trap has been completed. Several good comments from Paul and Jeff. Changes made. Board voted unanimously to submit. Daryl to take the lead.
New Business:
1. Rod gave a report on the Camas Prairie board meeting. 1)No shooting for score on Saturday this year 2) Same committee members and officers as last year. 3) The shoot will be a 4 day event this year with a handicap on Thursday as a memorial to past members. GGC has Howard Jordan, Ron Brackelsberg and Bud Romain. Please let the Board know of any other members that should be on the list. 5) General discussion on meals and shooting costs for the Camas Shoot.
2. Bob confirmed he is renting the Club House 11/20.
3. Water is coming down the chimney on the wood stove. Bob to take the lead on getting a cover to help prevent the leak.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10PM
10/12/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 6:00PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Daryl M. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Bill Stolz, Morgan Drew and Shelia Davenport
Guests Present: Dave Swisher
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 9/14/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Jeff made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 9/30/21. General discussion with no real issues. The club is fiscally sound. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Paul seconded, report was approved.
Correspondence:
Jeff had two items 1) Correspondence from Pine Tree Credit concerning tax ID number, Pine Tree had an incorrect number, Jeff handled the problem. 2) A letter from Robert Retero ???, requesting if the GGC would host a practice for a 4H shooting team. The 4H trap shooting team is planning on attending a national shoot in Nebraska. Jeff responded saying the GGC has practice once a week, Saturdays during the winter months and Tuesday nights during the summer and would be glad to work with the 4H team to make the club available.
Old Business:
1. The trap 4 concrete work has been completed to make the trap walk in accessible. Bill reported all the steel and parts for the new door had arrived. Good job Tom, Paul and Bill.
2. Daryl reported that he had contacted Green Acres to winterize the sprinkler system.
3. Brian reported that Pepper Harmen had received some trap cartridges (Remington STS 1oz.) His current supply had been sold but should have another pallet in the next few weeks, which would be available for the GGC. $9.70/box.
New Business:
1. Daryl made a motion that anyone who was ½ hour late for the GGC meeting be required to buy a round of beer, Tom seconded, motion carried unanimously with the exception of Brian. Brian bought a round.
2. Morgan Drew made a presentation on the availability Idaho Fish and Game funds for grants. The IDF&G has about $500,000 available for funding projects that promote shooting and hunting. Applicants submit an application which is reviewed by an advisory committee, F&G staff, F&G commissioners. Last year approximately 30 projects were funded. After some general discussion the club moved to submit an application for 1) replacing an existing trap with a new solid state trap; 2) connect the existing sidewalk to trap 4;
3) replace existing concrete walkways on trap 2 and funding available, on trap 3.
Morgan proposed the GGC put together a committee to study building an indoor shooting range for pistols, small caliber rifles (50yds). This could be a high priority for F&G funding. There was much general discussion concerning cost, staffing, insurance, location, and public support. GGC moved to have a committee study alternatives. Brian will be the chairman with all board members and Bill Stolz on the committee. Anyone who is interested in being involved should contact Brian. Brian will schedule a meeting when winter weather slows things down.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15PM
9/14/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Bob A., Tom F., Daryl M. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz and Steve Kaschmitter.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s MinutesDaryl read the minutes of the 8/10/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Jeff seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 8/31/21. General discussion a) All the ads in shoot flier have been paid. b) The register shoot produced an approximate $4500 profit, very good shoot.
Correspondence:
Jeff had three items 1) A letter from the Club’s insurance company requesting info on club officers, Jeff filled out and returned, 2) Letter from the NRCS on the CRP ground, Brian will follow up, everything is in order, 3) A letter from the ATA giving out 5 free memberships to anyone who has not been a member, club will work on getting these to club members who qualify.
Old Business:
1. Brian reported the August registered shoot was very successful, good attendance, minimal problems with equipment (traps, speakers, etc.), the young folks loading the traps did a good job, enough scorers from members and also some volunteers from the shooters attending, minimal complaints (speaker slow pulling) and some good positive feedback. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the shoot a success.
New Business:
1. General discussion on upgrading trap 4 (rebuilding) making it solid state. Daryl made a motion to rebuild trap 4, Paul seconded and motion carried. Brian to take the lead.
2. Mark asked for some new considerations for shoot trophies. Mark will take the lead with some new ideas and club will consider support with some additional funds if needed.
3. Work party planned for 9/16 to rebuild number 4 trap house to allow walk in. Tom to take the lead, any volunteers appreciated.
4. Some problems with sprinkler valves, Daryl will take the lead and get system winterized.
Meeting adjourned 6:15PM. Club will have a meeting in October.
8/10/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Bob A., Daryl M. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz and Steve Kaschmitter.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 7/10/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 7/31/21. General discussion a) The rental of camper space was very positive. b) some ads for the shoot flier have not been paid and some follow up is necessary. Bob made a motion the treasurers report be approved, Paul seconded, report approved.
Old Business:
1. Brian working on selling trap.
2. Targets to be delivered within the week.
3. Cartridge status is a problem. Daryl can make a few flats available for the shoot.
4. Trap 2 voice caller problems have been fixed.Brian will order a new board and cord for caller system.
New Business:
1.August 28 & 29 shoot: a) Mark said shoot fliers have been mailed & cashier notified , b) dumpster ordered, c) Steve said he had some trap people d) will need score keepers, e) Bob has meat ready for barbeque f) will need a work party to load traps and service traps, will coordinate as weather cools,
2. Some problems with sprinkler valves sticking open. Daryl will take the lead on cleaning valves.
Meeting adjourned 6:10PM.
6/7/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Bob A. and Daryl M.
Members Present: Shelia Davenport, Mark Kurruk and Wendell Thomas.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 5/10/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 5/31/21. General discussion a)property tax assessment up 24%, b) Some questions on Bell Equipment charges, late fees, Jeff to follow up on, c) need to do a better job on club rental, who collects $$ & billing process, d) power bill up, appears bathroom heaters have been left on, will monitor. Paul made a motion the minutes be approved, Bob seconded, report approved.
Old Business:
1. Brian working on selling trap, Cottonwood not interested at this time.
2. Brian working on mining lead, will know this month.
3. Spraying rosehip 5/15 went well.
4. Club has ordered targets by email, one full semi load, to be split with Cottonwood Gun Club. Will try and arrange a double drop by the semi, one at Grangeville and one at Cottonwood to avoid double handling.
5. Cartridge status is a problem. Nothing new.
6. Work party to cut firewood and modify trap 4 put on hold till latter in the summer.
New Business:
1:August registered shoot: a) Mark to print and distribute flier, order trophies, dumpster and coordinate cashier, b) Price per 100 bird event set at $31.00 c) Advertisement set at $15/1/4 page, $30.00/1/2 page, $45/3/4 page & $60.00/full page. d) $$ from ad sales to be put in the safe in marked cash pouch, e) Ad sellers need to supply receipts to purchasers, f) Ad sales assigned to board members, d) Brian to order outhouse, g) Bob will confirm if he can do the dinner,h) Steve Kaschmitter to organize trap workers.
2. May need a new printer for computer.
3. Jeff proposed the GGC consider having a club logo patch for placement on shooting vests made and sold to members. Some discussion, Jeff will take the lead on design and costs.
Meeting adjourned 6:30PM.
5/10/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., and Daryl M.
Members Present: Shelia Davenport, and Bill Stolz.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 4/13/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Tom made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
None
Old Business:
1. Brian working on selling trap.
2. Brian working on mining lead.
3. Plan on spraying rosehip 5/15 at 9:00am.
4. Club will order targets after spring team shoot.
5. Some general discussion on meat shoot. It was decided that spring/summer was not the best time to do a fund raiser because of all competing activities. Fall/winter/early spring a better window for success.
6. Cartridge status is a problem. Will just have to wait and see.
New Business:
1:Team Shoot; still some folks looking for a team.
2. Tom is working on renting camping spots to construction workers. $250/month, $125/two weeks, the club pays the electric bill. No water available from neighbor.
Meeting adjourned 6:25PM.
4/13/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Bob A. and Daryl M.
Members Present: Shelia Davenport, Jeff Kutsch Treasurer, and Wendell Thomas.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 2/19/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a treasurer’s report dated 3/13/2021. Some general discussion on the report. Jeff has submitted the 990 tax form per the Clubs nonprofit status. Tom made a motion to approve report, Bob seconded, treasure’s report approved.
Old Business:
1. Brian reported the controller on trap four had been repaired.
2. Brian reported the Camas Prairie Shoot in Walla Walla was well attended.
3. Jeff reported there were still some issues with the WEB Page. Will continue to work on the process.
4. Some general discussion on the renting the club house. To clarify GGC policy, Daryl made a motion that the rental rate be $150 for non members, $100 dollars for members and no deposit be required. Tom moved to approve, Brian seconded, motion approved.
New Business:
1:Team Shoot;
A) Sign up May 4th Start May 11th.
B) Brian will contact Tracy Baune to see if she and her group wants to run the kitchen during the shoot.
C) Board members were assigned contacting last year’s teams.
2. Cartridge status is a problem. The GGC has sold all of it’s’ inventory and its unclear when the order of cartridges from Pepper will be received and Pepper is estimating $7.50/box cost to the GGC. Several members have offered to loan the GGC cartridges until order from Pepper is received and the loan could then be repaid. Some general discussion on selling cartridges and Daryl made a motion that the Club limit sale of cartridges to two boxes per person/per spring league Tuesday night shoot/at $9.00/box. Tom moved to approve, Paul seconded, motion approved. This will make cartridges available for team shooters.
3. General discussion on the automatic traps and doing an upgrade on one trap and selling one of the old traps. Paul made a motion to sell one old trap and upgrade one old trap, Daryl seconded, motion carried unanimously.Brian to take the lead on selling trap.
4. General discussion, no wives appreciation night this year.
5. Will plan a work day to spray rosehip and split and store firewood, weather dependent.
6. Brian to check on mining lead, needs to be done for compliance with CRP and $$$$$.
7. Will look at a meat shoot next month depending on what the GGC sees for interest.
8. Several requests for club rental a)Godfrey 5/22, b)Forsman 5/30, c)Bransford 5/31, d)??? some to confirm,
Tanner needs GGC chairs5/24, he must join GGC.
9. Men’s restroom needs some minor plumbing. Tom to take the lead.
10. Need ear plugs, Bob to take the lead.
Meeting adjourned 6:45PM.
11/7/20 Grangeville Gun Club Minutes (Called to Order at 2:30PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D, Tom F. and Daryl M.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Shelia Davenport, Jeff Kutsch, Dan Thompson and Steve Kaschmitter
Guests Present: none
Treasurers report:
N/A
Old Business:
1: General discussion on the 501c application. The IRS has responded saying it is their opinion that Grangeville Gun Club ( GGC) is not a charitable organization and does not qualify for the 501c3 status but would qualify for 501c7 tax exempt status. Based on discussion with IRS it was moved by Brian and seconded by Daryl that GGC withdraw it’s application for 501c3 status and apply for 501c7 status. The IRS said they would apply the fee for the 501c3 application toward the fee for 501c7 application. Motion approved.
2: Mark Kurrak submitted a draft of the annual club letter & asked for comments.
New Business:
1:Daryl made a motion that based on current cost to rebuild PAT traps (approximately $2000) the GGC rebuild trap three. Paul seconded, motion passed. Tom, Bill, Paul and Daryl will try and ship on Monday 11/9/20.
Meeting adjourned 3:00PM.
10/15/20 Grangeville Gun Club Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Aiken)
Board Present: Bob A., Paul D, Tom F and Daryl M.
Members Present: Rocky Howe, Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Shelia Davenport and Steve Kaschmitter
Guests Present: none
Treasurers report:
Rocky Howe submitted the Treasurers report through 9/30/2020total gross assets of $53,127. Some general discussion, Daryl moved report be accepted, Paul seconded, motion approved.
Old Business:
1:Daryl read the minutes of the 7/30/20 club meeting. Paul moved they be accepted as read, Tom seconded, motion approved.
2: General discussion on Clubs proposed meat shoot for fund raiser.Concerns were raised it was late to plan a fall shoot and more importantly a shoot before Thanksgiving would conflict with the other local gun clubs meat/fund raiser shoots. Club will look at meat shoot in the spring.
3: General discussion on the club rental and camper parking rental. Per discussion $100 club house rental fee for members, $150 rental fee for nonmembers, with a recommendation for a $250 deposit for cleaning.General discussion on camper space rental, local daily rates run from $25.00/night to $40.00/ night, with weekly and monthly rates.After discussion it was decided to do a little more research.
4: General discussion on the 501c3 application.A special meeting is planned for 10/19 at 5:00 to finalize.
5:Plan to mine lead in 2021.
New Business:
1: Mark Kurrak asked that input for the annual club letter be submitted to him. At this time the ten week shoot will start 1/10/21, spring league 5/4 signup, 5/11 start shoot; Registered shoot week end of 8/28. Some discussion on the letter containing a Club request that anyone who is feeling poorly not come to the club and make up scores be extended to three. Make up scores are for Club events only and does not conflict with the Camas Rules.
2:Shelia said Bambi Baker would like the Club to consider allowing a Ladies day to shoot. Considering Friday morning. General discussion was that should be no problem that a member would be available to help set up etc.
4:Rocky said he had an administrative conflict with continuing with signing checks for the Club. General discussion the Club will assign someone else. Vice president Tom Felkel and Secretary Daryl Mullinix volunteered.
5:Bob had a request from the Border Days Committee to rent the club Sat. 11/14. Board approved renting the club for $150.Bob and Brian are the contacts.
Meeting adjourned 6:00PM.
2/11/20 Grangeville Gun Club Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Lorentz)
Board Present: Brian L, Paul D, Tom F, Bob A & Daryl M
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Shelia Davenport, Jean Melching, Steve Kaschmitter, Bill McMahon & Rocky Howe Treasurer
Guests Present: none
Old Business:
1: Minutes of the 1/14/20 gun club meeting were read by Daryl – Paul moved they be approved, Tom seconded, minutes approved.
2: Treasurer’s report was submitted. Brief discussion on cost of cartridges and no change in club prices at this time. Bob moved the report be approved, Paul seconded, 2/7/20 Treasure’s report approved.
New Business:
1: Mark said Pepper Harman agreed to donate items for Camas Prairie raffle and Mark will donate to the state shoot raffle on behalf of the Grangeville Gun Club.
2: Brian reported the CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) contract with the NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) was up and would need to be renewed. Brian said current CRP prices were in the 45 to 50 dollars per acre range. The last contract was 90 dollars per acre. Brief discussion on other options for the farm ground (renting and farming). It was agreed to negotiate a new CRP contract, Brian will take the lead.
3: Brian reported that mining the lead is done concurrently with renewing the CPR contract as the ground has to be taken out of the CRP contract to mine. This puts the mining on a 10 year rotation. Brian will take the lead on the lead mining.
4: Brief discussion advertising the club’s meat shoot. Will look at computer marketing.
5: Will leave ad prices for August registered shoot the same as last year. Rocky said he had a labor force available for help at the August shoot.
6: Three requests to rent the club; Bob – Advanced welding has made a request, no beer to be supplied, will shoot one or two rounds. Steve Frie for a graduation party, no beer, $150 for the rent/event. Brian – a request to rent the club for a class reunion over 7/4 week, need member available to sell beer. Final details for rental as dates get closer.
7: General discussion a) pink targets are getting favorable response, b) need to buy a load of targets in July, c) need to watch traps throwing doubles d) Bob needs someone to get veggies on 2/22 as he is gone, Daryl will take the lead, e) Club would not look at having a tri tip dinner for last week of the 10 week.
8: Bill McMahon asked the club to consider another league shoot, doubles and continentals, 5 weeks, on Tuesday night starting after the spring league shoot. Need more details, prices, prizes, classes etc. Will discuss after further review.
9: Jean Melching asked that the Club adhere to the rule of no smoking or vaping in the club house.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 PM
1/14/20 Grangeville Gun Club Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Lorentz)
Board Present: Brian L, Paul D, Tom F, Bob A & Daryl M
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Shelia Davenport & Rocky Howe Treasurer
Guests Present:
Old Business:
1:Minutes of the 12/10/19 gun club meetings were read by Daryl – One correction noted on trap rebuild price ($4750), minutes corrected. Bob moved they be accepted, Tom seconded, minutes approved.
2: Treasurer’s report was submitted. Brief discussion, Tom moved the report be approved, Paul seconded, motion approved.
New Business:
1: Brian opened discussion for election of board officers.After a brief discussion it was moved and unanimously approved that Gun Club officers remain the same as 2019.Brian – President, Bob & Tom Vice Presidents, Paul member & Daryl member – secretary.Rocky will continue as treasurer.
2: Brief discussion on the colored targets. 5/day/trap-20 per Sunday Shoot.Shelia/desk worker will take the lead on giving out winning tickets and putting ticket in safe for drawing. Will monitor shooters success and adjust as necessary. Pink highlight on score board for successful shooters.
3: Brief discussion on the club computer.Rocky said computer is backed up on a Google backup.Rocky has not been receiving copies of approve meeting minutes.Daryl will take the lead to see meeting minutes are given to Rocky for computer filing.
4: Rocky asked to be sure of officer to sign for beer license and get the correct frame size for mounting license.
5: Bob asked about mining lead.Brian will take the lead on the lead.
6: Tom asked about parts inventory for traps, should be sufficient at this time.
7: Wendal had asked the club to consider a light on the flag.Brian will take lead on getting a solar light.
8: Application to the Friends of the NRA still on hold pending 501c status (tax status).
9: General discussion on projects for 2020 a) extend sidewalk, b) replace front of trap 3 field with new concrete, c) steps and new doors into traps 4,5,&6, d) raise the roof on trap 5 to accommodate a pat trap.In general, this work would/will be done in June or later after spring league shoot.Will discuss further as construction season gets closer.
10: General discussion on score board, Daryl will update.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 PM
2020 GRANGEVILLE GUN CLUB NEWSLETTER
Greetings Members,
The ten-week telephonic Camas Prairie Trapshoot will begin Sunday, January 12. For the fourth straight year, the first Sunday lunch will feature tri-tip steak by Pepper Harman. Some donations of salads, side dishes and desserts would be appreciated. Thanks to all for your contributions to make the first Sunday very special.
Are you one of the people that are tired of lifting off and then having to put back on the very heavy plywood window covers that have been in place for over 25 years? Good news for all. The club ordered and had installed new roll up and down aluminum window covers. They are basically like a garage door but are fitted to the windows. You can roll them up or down from inside the clubhouse! Enjoy.
The Board of Directors has decided to hold only one registered shoot in 2020. It will be on August 29 & 30. The June shoot was once again not very well attended while the August saw a nice turnout which went very well and was profitable as well. In lieu of the spring registered shoot, the club is looking at a fun shoot possibly on May 16.
There will be two Directors up for reelection in January. Vice President Tom Felkel and Secretary Daryl Mullinix will need to be voted upon.
The annual dues are $20 a year and this is also the same cost for an individual or a family membership. The dues must be paid to qualify for the ten-week trophies. This year the club will not have a trophy banquet. The ten week winners will be awarded their trophies on the final day of the ten week shoot. A pot luck lunch is planned along with some fun shooting games.
The cost of practice targets remains at $3.50 and our registered target price is $29 per 100 targets. Our registered target price is still one of the lowest in the Northwest as is the cost of practice.
The directors are planning a new twist to the shooting action that they hope will meet with your approval. Want to know more? Just show up on the first week to find out.
The Camas Prairie Handicap shoot will be held at the Walla Walla Gun Club on March 20, 21 & 22, 2020.
Remember to check our web site. You can go to http://grangevillegunclub.com and take a look at the new site. It is still in a building mode and will have lots more information soon so keep checking in to see what is new. The gun club is also asking members who are inclined to supply an email address to help with communications.
Juniors and Sub Juniors will be eligible again for the Jack McCulley Memorial trophy. In regard to junior and sub junior shooting fees, please remember that this coming year you can shoot for half price if you buy a shooting card and you will also receive one box of shells. If you want to shoot more you will have to supply the shells, but you can still use your shooting card. As a reminder, Sub Juniors are age 15 and under, Juniors are those that are over 15 and still attending high school for the purposes of the ten week shoot. Veterans are 65 and Senior Veterans begin at 70.
The gun club is open every Saturday at 1p.m. for practice.
The Grangeville Gun Club Board of Directors
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Daryl M., Tom F. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Rod Behler, Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz , & Shelia Davenport
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 11/8/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Tom made a motion the minutes be approved, Jeff seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff submitted a treasurer’s report dated 11/30/22. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Paul seconded, report was approved. General discussion on GGC funds: Jeff said he had transferred funds into CD’s at PFC1 staggering the length of CD’s with varying interest rates in the mid 4% range depending on CD length. Jeff recommended that with the move of funds from savings (less than 1% interest) in the Pine Tree account to CD’s in PFC1 that GGC close the accounts with Pine Tree and manage GGC funds in PFC1 and Umpqua. It was agreed by the board and Jeff will take the lead. After looking at tracking the funds for the youth shooting program Jeff said he saw no benefit. No separate tracking will be done. Beer license has been submitted to government agencies.
Correspondence:
none
Old Business/Unfinished Business:
1. Daryl reported he had a phone call from Brenda Buckley of F&G saying FY23 grant $$ may not be available. Brian and Daryl to follow up and try and find out the status. The money should have been released August of 22. F&G seems to want to combine FY23 grant with FY24 grant. (NOTE: per phone conversation with Bill Seybold of the F&G on 12/15, he assured me the funds would be released to GGC in FY23.)
2. Mark Kurruk reported the annual GGC letter had been mailed. A big Thanks to Mark.
3. Daryl reported the School team was going well with both the youth and good support from the members; Morgan, Steve, Jeff, Sara, Cody, Paul and Shelia, Bill. Daryl will take the lead on coordinating with other clubs.
New Business:
1. Mike Westoff has built four gun racks for outside. He put in a lot of work and $$. Jeff made a motion the club send him a thank you note with gratuity. Daryl seconded, motion approved. A big thanks to Mike, he has also volunteered to help mow in the summer.
2. Club board members to run the kitchen 1/8 and help Shelia on the desk. The first Sunday of the ten week is always busy on the desk.
3. Tom, Jeff and Daryl all agreed to continue in their current board positions if voted in by the members on 1/8.
4. Daryl will supply a draft score board for 1/8.
Meeting adjourned 6:50PM
9/19/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Daryl M., Tom F., Jeff K. and Bob A.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz , & Shelia Davenport
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 8/9/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff submitted a report dated 8/31/22. General discussion with the GGC making an approximate $2300 from the August shoot. Jeff will look into putting some funds in a CD for a better interest rate. Bob made a motion the report be approved, Daryl seconded, minutes were approved.
Correspondence:
none
Old Business/Unfinished Business:
1. August Registered shoot. The GGC had good weather, minor problems during the shoot, kitchen and dinner went well and plenty of scorers. It was discussed and recommended that the club consider having Tyler and Sheila Bransford cater the dinner next year. Poor support by club members participating in the shoot also more than usual broken targets. Will look at spending some time with trap help and monitoring broken targets during practice.
2. Mining update: Brian reported no mining this year. Brian will work with NRCS to see everything is in compliance for CRP funding and will work with Mark Bounty to seed.
3. Daryl reported that he had talked with F&G and received an email that the full $35000 grant had been approved and the F&G would get with GGC as soon as $ were released. The grant will clearly outline how the money will be handled.
4. General discussion on removal of broken targets from the trap field. Bill Stolz to take the lead on talking with Turners to have them windrow with a blade and haul to waste. Estimate 250 tons.
5. Daryl said he still needed to get with Wright Law firm on bylaws. This needs to be done by 12/1.
New Business:
1. Daryl reported he had been approached by some high school students that wanted to have a Grangeville High School trap team. Much general discussion: a) several high schools in Idaho have a trap shooting team; b) they vary from a varsity lettering sport to a school club; c) Brian felt that some of GGC members were going to have to step up and take on the coaching (guns, cartridges, shoots etc.) he did not feel the current GGC board members could handle; d) Daryl will take the lead on talking to various members.
2. Daryl reported he had talked with a Mike Gibson of MGM Inc. and he had offered to meet with club and outline an indoor shooting range that would cost ½ million. He would also help get a path for funding from F&G, NRA and private sources. Daryl will talk with Morgan Drew and see if he is interested in following up.
3. Daryl reported the F&G had sent an application for grants for FY2024. General discussion on extending sidewalk to trap 5, modifying the roof on trap 4, new club house windows, further discussions at the October meeting with deadline for submittal 12/1.
4) Mark Kurruk said he was retiring and would no longer would be doing the annual letter, buy club trophies, report club scores, shoot flier etc. Club will find someone to work with Mark to transition duties.
Meeting adjourned 7:00 PM.
8/9/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:37PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Daryl M., and Bob A.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz , Shelia Davenport, Al McCulley, Ralph Kaschmitter, Steve Kaschmitter, Terry Lane, Jean Melching, Bill McMahon, Jim McMahon, Steve Havel and Rod Behler.
Guests Present: numerous trap shooters
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 7/12/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff is driving grain truck, no formal report. Brian reported no real changes in the financial status from last month.
Correspondence:
none
Old Business/Unfinished Business:
1. August Registered shoot.
a. Saturday dinner, Pepper is still uncertain if he will be available to cook, club will barbeque steaks as an alternative, Brian has the lead.
b. Day cooks, Mark said he had not found anyone to cook lunches. Daryl said he had talked with Cindy Bransford and Peggy Sprouty who did the lunches two years ago and they said they would be available. Daryl proposed that as the GGC pays the trap help $10/hr., the cooks be paid the same. Board agreed, Daryl has the lead.
c. Trap help, Steve Kaschmitter reported he is comfortable with having the help for the shoot.
d. Potluck by the club. General discussion on the Saturday meal with an agenda by the members to bring salads, bread, side dishes etc. Brian and Daryl have the lead.
e. Toilet has been ordered.
f. GGC clean up for the shoot is Friday, 8/26 at 10:00AM.
2. Mining update: Brian reported there is still some uncertainty on the timing of the mining. General discussion on removing the shot field from the CRP ground. This would give the club more latitude in when it was mined, would reduce CRP payment by approximately $270/year. Brian will take the lead on talking with the NRCS and the miner. Brian also said he would help anyone who wanted to buy some stock in a Montana Lead Mining Co.
3. Daryl reported there was no word on the F&G grant application.
New Business:
None
Meeting adjourned 6:00 PM.
7/12/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:37PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Daryl M., Bob A. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz , Shelia Davenport, Al McCulley, Morgan Drew, Mark Baune, Bill McMahon, Jim McMahon, Steve Havel and Ken Slaback.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 6/16/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Jeff seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 6/30/22. General discussion, club is in good standing financially. The kitchen this year during the league shoot made a profit and Jeff set a letter of thanks to Tracy Baune and a check ($672.38) for running the kitchen. There are some idiosyncrasies in the computer software that generates the treasury report, Jeff is handling them. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Paul seconded, treasurer’s report approved.
Correspondence:
Thank you letter to Tracy Baune.
Old Business/Unfinished Business:
1. Bylaws: Daryl reported he had causally discussed amending the Bylaws with Joe Wright as his law firm does the Grangeville Golf Course. In the general discussion, Joe did not recommend a Charter and Bylaws that issued memberships as this required the club to keep a list of all members from its start in perpetuity. Charter and Bylaws can be written without membership and it does no effect the 501 tax status. Bob made a motion that Daryl continue discussions with Joe Wright to review GGC current Charter and Bylaws and give the GGC a recommendation, Jeff seconded motion past.
2. General discussion of GGC’s 501c7 tax status and documents needed to be submitted. GGC is current.
3. Mining: Burning field planned as soon as dry weather and air quality allows, within a week or so, will need four wheelers with spray pumps. Miner is working his way to Idaho, looking better to complete this year.
4. Ad’s for registered Shoot: General discussion with sales completed for all but one or two advertisers. All info must be to Mark Kurruk by the end of July.
5. Terra Clear club rental: Daryl reported he had met with Heidi and their thinking of the Club rental as a part of their team building was a completive trap shoot. GGC would host the shoot, requiring 10 or so members and furnishing 10 or so shotguns. Event to be from 4:00PM to 6:00PM Friday 7/15. Club to buy working members pizza after the rental event.
6. Jeff reported he still has not found a weed eater to purchase but will continue looking.
7. Mark Kurruk thinks the kitchen is covered for the registered shoot, Brian still needs to follow up with Pepper Harman on a barbeque, will confirm cooks at the next meeting.
8. Daryl reported the sprinkler system is functional and set to water every other day. Will monitor to see it is functioning correctly.
New Business:
1. A work party is scheduled each Tuesday from 2:30PM to start of trap shooting practice until sprinkler system has been fully cleaned and yardage numbers have been painted on trap fields. Any member who would like to help should come out to the club.
Meeting adjourned 6:35PM.
4/4/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:40PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Daryl M., Bob A. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Rod Behler and Shelia Davenport.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 1/11/22 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Jeff seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 2/28/22. General discussion; The club continues increase 7 to 8% a year in Assets. Will look at shooting cost when the next load of targets is received. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Paul seconded, report approved.
Correspondence:
None
Old Business:
1. Brian submitted a letter from Range Recovery Technologies (Brady Gross) which requested a new negotiated price for the lead mining. Based on inflation, fuel costs etc. the miner has come up with a variable scale of a 90/10 split to a 50/50 split of the lead recovered at 0.85$/per pound based on the volume of lead. GGC estimate is a 70/30 split based on an estimated 120,000 pounds. General discussion: With the land in the CRP program the club’s next window for mining will be ten years out, club is estimated to get $25,000 from mining. The board unanimously agreed to have the lead mined under new agreement.
2. Brian reported that under the CRP agreement the ground had to be round upped, burned and drilled to a cover crop. Brian will take the lead on getting the work done.
3. Spring league shoot to start in May, Club officers to notify last year’s teams.
4. Daryl reported that the GGC’s grant application had made it through the first three reviews and had been submitted for final approval. Things look positive for the club to be awarded the grant (new concrete work on trap field 2, side walk to trap 4 and a new pat trap). Final notification won’t be until July or August. If awarded the club will have some work in September or October administrating the contract for the concrete work.
5. A meat shoot for a fund raiser: General discussion: a) GGC has not hoisted a meat shoot for several years; b) not sure of a date; c) GGC has a current operational cost of $1100 to $1200 per month which is currently being covered by Kitchen, beer, CRP, Club rentals, member ship dues, annual registered shoot and shooting revenues. d) Not sure there is a cost benefit for the GGC to try at this time. No meat shoot at this time will evaluate at a later date.
6) Daryl reported he had met with Dennis Albers a local attorney who is working on a charter and bylaws for the Nez Perce Gun Club. Some high lights a) meeting dates, addresses, digital records, and membership dues need updated; b) corporate seals are no longer used with records going digital; c) language limiting membership can be dropped at this time and if membership starts to overburden the facility, the board may install a process to limit membership; d) per the charter, treasurer must be a board member; e) membership can be established with annual dues . The new bylaws need to be submitted to the membership a month or so before they are voted on. Daryl to take the lead on getting the bylaws closer for submittal to the members in December.
7) Brian reported he had met with Morgan Drew and initial indoor shooting range cost were from 1.5 million $ and up. Plan some more research and maybe a feasibility study.
New Business:
None
Meeting adjourned 7:00PM.
1/11/2022 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:40PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Daryl M. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz and Shelia Davenport.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Brian read the minutes of the 12/14/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Tom made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 12/31/21. General discussion a) Jeff reported that the current board members and officers of the cub had been updated with the State allowing issuing of the beer license. A copy of the beer license needs to be sent to the GGC suppliers. GGC sales tax needs to be paid by 1/31/22, no notice has been received to date from the state, Jeff will take the lead to seed taxes are paid. Inventory for targets, cartridges, beer etc. is good.
Correspondence:
Jeff had one item 1) A letter from Larry’s stating the price of targets was going up $0.60/case for 2022. A brief discussion and it was agreed the GGC will try a pallet of Caldwell Targets to check quality and price. Mark Kurruk to take the lead.
Old Business:
1. Brian reported the first shoot of the Camas Prairie 10 week shoot went well with the usual minimal problems speakers and windmilling. Bill will look at the delay settings on traps for the windmilling problem. The club has cartridges for members for the ten week shoot.
New Business:
1. Brian requested that per the GGC by-laws the board elect board officers. Brian was nominated and elected as president, Tom was nominated and elected as vice president, and Daryl was nominated and elected as secretary. The board then elected Jeff as treasurer as a club officer.
2. General discussion on trap 4 trap house with clearance of the door and carousel. It was agreed that the carousel would be trimmed to allow more clearance with the door. With under 50 shooters the ten-week shoot can be handled with three traps and trap four used as a backup.
3. Brian said he was meeting with Morgan Drew to discuss options for an indoor pistol/small rifle range. General discussion with the decision that Morgan will have to make a proposal to the club for consideration.
Meeting adjourned 6:30PM.
12/14/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Bob A., Paul D., Tom F., Jeff K., and Daryl M.
Members Present: Bill Stolz, Rod Behler, Pepper Harman, and Shelia Davenport.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 11/9/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Brian made a motion the minutes be approved, Bob seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff handed out a treasurer’s report dated 11/30/21. General discussion with 2 items; outstanding checks that have not been cashed and the cartridge inventory. GGC will follow up on seeing checks are cashed and getting cartridge inventory corrected. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Brian seconded, report was approved.
Correspondence:
Jeff said he would submit the free ATA memberships for new members (3). Also he had several news letters that had been returned because of incorrect addresses. GGC will follow up with Mark Kurruk to correct addresses.
Old Business:
1. Bill reported the door for trap house 4 is in good order. Brian reported number 4 switch on the trap in trap house 4 has been installed, he had problems with lost screws but he had found his lost screws in his coat pocket or were they lose screws.
2. Daryl reported F&G had called and were very positive on the GGC grant application. F&G said they would try and let the GGC know as soon as possible if the grant was approved to help with construction in 2022.
3. Bob has not had an opportunity to work wood stove chimney.
4. Cartridges are still a problem. After general discussion it was decided the GGC would replace all the borrowed flats (18) with STS’s that Pepper currently has inventoried. Pepper was confident that cartridges would be available for the 10 week shoot and would be Federal Top Gun at $8.00/box. The Club agreed to make cartridges available to shooters at $8.00/box during the 10 week.
5. The Club needs to make sure there is a good list of shooters for the Camas Prairie memorial shoot. Rob to take the lead.
New Business:
1. The Club rearranged shooters status for the 10 week score board. Daryl to take the lead. Need to get 2021 winners corrected on existing winners board.
2. The Club will be closed Saturday the 25th but will be open Saturday the 1st of 2022. Shelia to put up a notice this weekend.
3. It was reported the front door of the GGC was left unlocked last week. All members need to make sure the club is locked.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45PM
11/9/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Bob A. and Daryl M. Members Present: Bill Stolz, and Rod Behler Guests Present:
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 10/12/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Brian made a motion the minutes be approved, Bob seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff had left a treasurer’s report dated 10/31/21 for the meeting as he was unable to attend. Brian read the report with the club being in good financial shape. Bob made a motion the report be approved, Daryl seconded, report was approved.
Correspondence:
A letter by Jeff to Mr. Chris Clarkson concerning ATA membership dues which the ATA had not processed.
Old Business:
1. Bill reported the trap 4 doors are ready to mount and this should be done in the next week or so weather permitting.
2. Daryl said that the sprinkler system had been winterized.
3. Brian reported that Pepper Harman hopes to have some cartridges in the next few weeks. The club owes various members 16 flats, with 2 to 3 flats on hand.
4. The F&G application to rebuild trap field 2, connect the sidewalk to trap 4 and purchase a new pat trap has been completed. Several good comments from Paul and Jeff. Changes made. Board voted unanimously to submit. Daryl to take the lead.
New Business:
1. Rod gave a report on the Camas Prairie board meeting. 1)No shooting for score on Saturday this year 2) Same committee members and officers as last year. 3) The shoot will be a 4 day event this year with a handicap on Thursday as a memorial to past members. GGC has Howard Jordan, Ron Brackelsberg and Bud Romain. Please let the Board know of any other members that should be on the list. 5) General discussion on meals and shooting costs for the Camas Shoot.
2. Bob confirmed he is renting the Club House 11/20.
3. Water is coming down the chimney on the wood stove. Bob to take the lead on getting a cover to help prevent the leak.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10PM
10/12/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 6:00PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Daryl M. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Bill Stolz, Morgan Drew and Shelia Davenport
Guests Present: Dave Swisher
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 9/14/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Jeff made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 9/30/21. General discussion with no real issues. The club is fiscally sound. Daryl made a motion the report be approved, Paul seconded, report was approved.
Correspondence:
Jeff had two items 1) Correspondence from Pine Tree Credit concerning tax ID number, Pine Tree had an incorrect number, Jeff handled the problem. 2) A letter from Robert Retero ???, requesting if the GGC would host a practice for a 4H shooting team. The 4H trap shooting team is planning on attending a national shoot in Nebraska. Jeff responded saying the GGC has practice once a week, Saturdays during the winter months and Tuesday nights during the summer and would be glad to work with the 4H team to make the club available.
Old Business:
1. The trap 4 concrete work has been completed to make the trap walk in accessible. Bill reported all the steel and parts for the new door had arrived. Good job Tom, Paul and Bill.
2. Daryl reported that he had contacted Green Acres to winterize the sprinkler system.
3. Brian reported that Pepper Harmen had received some trap cartridges (Remington STS 1oz.) His current supply had been sold but should have another pallet in the next few weeks, which would be available for the GGC. $9.70/box.
New Business:
1. Daryl made a motion that anyone who was ½ hour late for the GGC meeting be required to buy a round of beer, Tom seconded, motion carried unanimously with the exception of Brian. Brian bought a round.
2. Morgan Drew made a presentation on the availability Idaho Fish and Game funds for grants. The IDF&G has about $500,000 available for funding projects that promote shooting and hunting. Applicants submit an application which is reviewed by an advisory committee, F&G staff, F&G commissioners. Last year approximately 30 projects were funded. After some general discussion the club moved to submit an application for 1) replacing an existing trap with a new solid state trap; 2) connect the existing sidewalk to trap 4;
3) replace existing concrete walkways on trap 2 and funding available, on trap 3.
Morgan proposed the GGC put together a committee to study building an indoor shooting range for pistols, small caliber rifles (50yds). This could be a high priority for F&G funding. There was much general discussion concerning cost, staffing, insurance, location, and public support. GGC moved to have a committee study alternatives. Brian will be the chairman with all board members and Bill Stolz on the committee. Anyone who is interested in being involved should contact Brian. Brian will schedule a meeting when winter weather slows things down.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15PM
9/14/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Bob A., Tom F., Daryl M. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz and Steve Kaschmitter.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s MinutesDaryl read the minutes of the 8/10/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Jeff seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 8/31/21. General discussion a) All the ads in shoot flier have been paid. b) The register shoot produced an approximate $4500 profit, very good shoot.
Correspondence:
Jeff had three items 1) A letter from the Club’s insurance company requesting info on club officers, Jeff filled out and returned, 2) Letter from the NRCS on the CRP ground, Brian will follow up, everything is in order, 3) A letter from the ATA giving out 5 free memberships to anyone who has not been a member, club will work on getting these to club members who qualify.
Old Business:
1. Brian reported the August registered shoot was very successful, good attendance, minimal problems with equipment (traps, speakers, etc.), the young folks loading the traps did a good job, enough scorers from members and also some volunteers from the shooters attending, minimal complaints (speaker slow pulling) and some good positive feedback. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the shoot a success.
New Business:
1. General discussion on upgrading trap 4 (rebuilding) making it solid state. Daryl made a motion to rebuild trap 4, Paul seconded and motion carried. Brian to take the lead.
2. Mark asked for some new considerations for shoot trophies. Mark will take the lead with some new ideas and club will consider support with some additional funds if needed.
3. Work party planned for 9/16 to rebuild number 4 trap house to allow walk in. Tom to take the lead, any volunteers appreciated.
4. Some problems with sprinkler valves, Daryl will take the lead and get system winterized.
Meeting adjourned 6:15PM. Club will have a meeting in October.
8/10/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Bob A., Daryl M. and Jeff K.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz and Steve Kaschmitter.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 7/10/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 7/31/21. General discussion a) The rental of camper space was very positive. b) some ads for the shoot flier have not been paid and some follow up is necessary. Bob made a motion the treasurers report be approved, Paul seconded, report approved.
Old Business:
1. Brian working on selling trap.
2. Targets to be delivered within the week.
3. Cartridge status is a problem. Daryl can make a few flats available for the shoot.
4. Trap 2 voice caller problems have been fixed.Brian will order a new board and cord for caller system.
New Business:
1.August 28 & 29 shoot: a) Mark said shoot fliers have been mailed & cashier notified , b) dumpster ordered, c) Steve said he had some trap people d) will need score keepers, e) Bob has meat ready for barbeque f) will need a work party to load traps and service traps, will coordinate as weather cools,
2. Some problems with sprinkler valves sticking open. Daryl will take the lead on cleaning valves.
Meeting adjourned 6:10PM.
6/7/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Bob A. and Daryl M.
Members Present: Shelia Davenport, Mark Kurruk and Wendell Thomas.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 5/10/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a report dated 5/31/21. General discussion a)property tax assessment up 24%, b) Some questions on Bell Equipment charges, late fees, Jeff to follow up on, c) need to do a better job on club rental, who collects $$ & billing process, d) power bill up, appears bathroom heaters have been left on, will monitor. Paul made a motion the minutes be approved, Bob seconded, report approved.
Old Business:
1. Brian working on selling trap, Cottonwood not interested at this time.
2. Brian working on mining lead, will know this month.
3. Spraying rosehip 5/15 went well.
4. Club has ordered targets by email, one full semi load, to be split with Cottonwood Gun Club. Will try and arrange a double drop by the semi, one at Grangeville and one at Cottonwood to avoid double handling.
5. Cartridge status is a problem. Nothing new.
6. Work party to cut firewood and modify trap 4 put on hold till latter in the summer.
New Business:
1:August registered shoot: a) Mark to print and distribute flier, order trophies, dumpster and coordinate cashier, b) Price per 100 bird event set at $31.00 c) Advertisement set at $15/1/4 page, $30.00/1/2 page, $45/3/4 page & $60.00/full page. d) $$ from ad sales to be put in the safe in marked cash pouch, e) Ad sellers need to supply receipts to purchasers, f) Ad sales assigned to board members, d) Brian to order outhouse, g) Bob will confirm if he can do the dinner,h) Steve Kaschmitter to organize trap workers.
2. May need a new printer for computer.
3. Jeff proposed the GGC consider having a club logo patch for placement on shooting vests made and sold to members. Some discussion, Jeff will take the lead on design and costs.
Meeting adjourned 6:30PM.
5/10/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:45PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., and Daryl M.
Members Present: Shelia Davenport, and Bill Stolz.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 4/13/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Tom made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
None
Old Business:
1. Brian working on selling trap.
2. Brian working on mining lead.
3. Plan on spraying rosehip 5/15 at 9:00am.
4. Club will order targets after spring team shoot.
5. Some general discussion on meat shoot. It was decided that spring/summer was not the best time to do a fund raiser because of all competing activities. Fall/winter/early spring a better window for success.
6. Cartridge status is a problem. Will just have to wait and see.
New Business:
1:Team Shoot; still some folks looking for a team.
2. Tom is working on renting camping spots to construction workers. $250/month, $125/two weeks, the club pays the electric bill. No water available from neighbor.
Meeting adjourned 6:25PM.
4/13/2021 Grangeville Gun Club Board meeting Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D., Tom F., Bob A. and Daryl M.
Members Present: Shelia Davenport, Jeff Kutsch Treasurer, and Wendell Thomas.
Guests Present: none
Secretary’s Minutes:
Daryl read the minutes of the 2/19/21 Grangeville Gun Club Board (GGC) meeting. Bob made a motion the minutes be approved, Paul seconded, minutes were approved.
Treasurers report:
Jeff presented a treasurer’s report dated 3/13/2021. Some general discussion on the report. Jeff has submitted the 990 tax form per the Clubs nonprofit status. Tom made a motion to approve report, Bob seconded, treasure’s report approved.
Old Business:
1. Brian reported the controller on trap four had been repaired.
2. Brian reported the Camas Prairie Shoot in Walla Walla was well attended.
3. Jeff reported there were still some issues with the WEB Page. Will continue to work on the process.
4. Some general discussion on the renting the club house. To clarify GGC policy, Daryl made a motion that the rental rate be $150 for non members, $100 dollars for members and no deposit be required. Tom moved to approve, Brian seconded, motion approved.
New Business:
1:Team Shoot;
A) Sign up May 4th Start May 11th.
B) Brian will contact Tracy Baune to see if she and her group wants to run the kitchen during the shoot.
C) Board members were assigned contacting last year’s teams.
2. Cartridge status is a problem. The GGC has sold all of it’s’ inventory and its unclear when the order of cartridges from Pepper will be received and Pepper is estimating $7.50/box cost to the GGC. Several members have offered to loan the GGC cartridges until order from Pepper is received and the loan could then be repaid. Some general discussion on selling cartridges and Daryl made a motion that the Club limit sale of cartridges to two boxes per person/per spring league Tuesday night shoot/at $9.00/box. Tom moved to approve, Paul seconded, motion approved. This will make cartridges available for team shooters.
3. General discussion on the automatic traps and doing an upgrade on one trap and selling one of the old traps. Paul made a motion to sell one old trap and upgrade one old trap, Daryl seconded, motion carried unanimously.Brian to take the lead on selling trap.
4. General discussion, no wives appreciation night this year.
5. Will plan a work day to spray rosehip and split and store firewood, weather dependent.
6. Brian to check on mining lead, needs to be done for compliance with CRP and $$$$$.
7. Will look at a meat shoot next month depending on what the GGC sees for interest.
8. Several requests for club rental a)Godfrey 5/22, b)Forsman 5/30, c)Bransford 5/31, d)??? some to confirm,
Tanner needs GGC chairs5/24, he must join GGC.
9. Men’s restroom needs some minor plumbing. Tom to take the lead.
10. Need ear plugs, Bob to take the lead.
Meeting adjourned 6:45PM.
11/7/20 Grangeville Gun Club Minutes (Called to Order at 2:30PM by Brian)
Board Present: Brian L., Paul D, Tom F. and Daryl M.
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Shelia Davenport, Jeff Kutsch, Dan Thompson and Steve Kaschmitter
Guests Present: none
Treasurers report:
N/A
Old Business:
1: General discussion on the 501c application. The IRS has responded saying it is their opinion that Grangeville Gun Club ( GGC) is not a charitable organization and does not qualify for the 501c3 status but would qualify for 501c7 tax exempt status. Based on discussion with IRS it was moved by Brian and seconded by Daryl that GGC withdraw it’s application for 501c3 status and apply for 501c7 status. The IRS said they would apply the fee for the 501c3 application toward the fee for 501c7 application. Motion approved.
2: Mark Kurrak submitted a draft of the annual club letter & asked for comments.
New Business:
1:Daryl made a motion that based on current cost to rebuild PAT traps (approximately $2000) the GGC rebuild trap three. Paul seconded, motion passed. Tom, Bill, Paul and Daryl will try and ship on Monday 11/9/20.
Meeting adjourned 3:00PM.
10/15/20 Grangeville Gun Club Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Aiken)
Board Present: Bob A., Paul D, Tom F and Daryl M.
Members Present: Rocky Howe, Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Shelia Davenport and Steve Kaschmitter
Guests Present: none
Treasurers report:
Rocky Howe submitted the Treasurers report through 9/30/2020total gross assets of $53,127. Some general discussion, Daryl moved report be accepted, Paul seconded, motion approved.
Old Business:
1:Daryl read the minutes of the 7/30/20 club meeting. Paul moved they be accepted as read, Tom seconded, motion approved.
2: General discussion on Clubs proposed meat shoot for fund raiser.Concerns were raised it was late to plan a fall shoot and more importantly a shoot before Thanksgiving would conflict with the other local gun clubs meat/fund raiser shoots. Club will look at meat shoot in the spring.
3: General discussion on the club rental and camper parking rental. Per discussion $100 club house rental fee for members, $150 rental fee for nonmembers, with a recommendation for a $250 deposit for cleaning.General discussion on camper space rental, local daily rates run from $25.00/night to $40.00/ night, with weekly and monthly rates.After discussion it was decided to do a little more research.
4: General discussion on the 501c3 application.A special meeting is planned for 10/19 at 5:00 to finalize.
5:Plan to mine lead in 2021.
New Business:
1: Mark Kurrak asked that input for the annual club letter be submitted to him. At this time the ten week shoot will start 1/10/21, spring league 5/4 signup, 5/11 start shoot; Registered shoot week end of 8/28. Some discussion on the letter containing a Club request that anyone who is feeling poorly not come to the club and make up scores be extended to three. Make up scores are for Club events only and does not conflict with the Camas Rules.
2:Shelia said Bambi Baker would like the Club to consider allowing a Ladies day to shoot. Considering Friday morning. General discussion was that should be no problem that a member would be available to help set up etc.
4:Rocky said he had an administrative conflict with continuing with signing checks for the Club. General discussion the Club will assign someone else. Vice president Tom Felkel and Secretary Daryl Mullinix volunteered.
5:Bob had a request from the Border Days Committee to rent the club Sat. 11/14. Board approved renting the club for $150.Bob and Brian are the contacts.
Meeting adjourned 6:00PM.
2/11/20 Grangeville Gun Club Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Lorentz)
Board Present: Brian L, Paul D, Tom F, Bob A & Daryl M
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Shelia Davenport, Jean Melching, Steve Kaschmitter, Bill McMahon & Rocky Howe Treasurer
Guests Present: none
Old Business:
1: Minutes of the 1/14/20 gun club meeting were read by Daryl – Paul moved they be approved, Tom seconded, minutes approved.
2: Treasurer’s report was submitted. Brief discussion on cost of cartridges and no change in club prices at this time. Bob moved the report be approved, Paul seconded, 2/7/20 Treasure’s report approved.
New Business:
1: Mark said Pepper Harman agreed to donate items for Camas Prairie raffle and Mark will donate to the state shoot raffle on behalf of the Grangeville Gun Club.
2: Brian reported the CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) contract with the NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) was up and would need to be renewed. Brian said current CRP prices were in the 45 to 50 dollars per acre range. The last contract was 90 dollars per acre. Brief discussion on other options for the farm ground (renting and farming). It was agreed to negotiate a new CRP contract, Brian will take the lead.
3: Brian reported that mining the lead is done concurrently with renewing the CPR contract as the ground has to be taken out of the CRP contract to mine. This puts the mining on a 10 year rotation. Brian will take the lead on the lead mining.
4: Brief discussion advertising the club’s meat shoot. Will look at computer marketing.
5: Will leave ad prices for August registered shoot the same as last year. Rocky said he had a labor force available for help at the August shoot.
6: Three requests to rent the club; Bob – Advanced welding has made a request, no beer to be supplied, will shoot one or two rounds. Steve Frie for a graduation party, no beer, $150 for the rent/event. Brian – a request to rent the club for a class reunion over 7/4 week, need member available to sell beer. Final details for rental as dates get closer.
7: General discussion a) pink targets are getting favorable response, b) need to buy a load of targets in July, c) need to watch traps throwing doubles d) Bob needs someone to get veggies on 2/22 as he is gone, Daryl will take the lead, e) Club would not look at having a tri tip dinner for last week of the 10 week.
8: Bill McMahon asked the club to consider another league shoot, doubles and continentals, 5 weeks, on Tuesday night starting after the spring league shoot. Need more details, prices, prizes, classes etc. Will discuss after further review.
9: Jean Melching asked that the Club adhere to the rule of no smoking or vaping in the club house.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 PM
1/14/20 Grangeville Gun Club Minutes (Called to Order at 5:30PM by Lorentz)
Board Present: Brian L, Paul D, Tom F, Bob A & Daryl M
Members Present: Mark Kurruk, Bill Stolz, Shelia Davenport & Rocky Howe Treasurer
Guests Present:
Old Business:
1:Minutes of the 12/10/19 gun club meetings were read by Daryl – One correction noted on trap rebuild price ($4750), minutes corrected. Bob moved they be accepted, Tom seconded, minutes approved.
2: Treasurer’s report was submitted. Brief discussion, Tom moved the report be approved, Paul seconded, motion approved.
New Business:
1: Brian opened discussion for election of board officers.After a brief discussion it was moved and unanimously approved that Gun Club officers remain the same as 2019.Brian – President, Bob & Tom Vice Presidents, Paul member & Daryl member – secretary.Rocky will continue as treasurer.
2: Brief discussion on the colored targets. 5/day/trap-20 per Sunday Shoot.Shelia/desk worker will take the lead on giving out winning tickets and putting ticket in safe for drawing. Will monitor shooters success and adjust as necessary. Pink highlight on score board for successful shooters.
3: Brief discussion on the club computer.Rocky said computer is backed up on a Google backup.Rocky has not been receiving copies of approve meeting minutes.Daryl will take the lead to see meeting minutes are given to Rocky for computer filing.
4: Rocky asked to be sure of officer to sign for beer license and get the correct frame size for mounting license.
5: Bob asked about mining lead.Brian will take the lead on the lead.
6: Tom asked about parts inventory for traps, should be sufficient at this time.
7: Wendal had asked the club to consider a light on the flag.Brian will take lead on getting a solar light.
8: Application to the Friends of the NRA still on hold pending 501c status (tax status).
9: General discussion on projects for 2020 a) extend sidewalk, b) replace front of trap 3 field with new concrete, c) steps and new doors into traps 4,5,&6, d) raise the roof on trap 5 to accommodate a pat trap.In general, this work would/will be done in June or later after spring league shoot.Will discuss further as construction season gets closer.
10: General discussion on score board, Daryl will update.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 PM
2020 GRANGEVILLE GUN CLUB NEWSLETTER
Greetings Members,
The ten-week telephonic Camas Prairie Trapshoot will begin Sunday, January 12. For the fourth straight year, the first Sunday lunch will feature tri-tip steak by Pepper Harman. Some donations of salads, side dishes and desserts would be appreciated. Thanks to all for your contributions to make the first Sunday very special.
Are you one of the people that are tired of lifting off and then having to put back on the very heavy plywood window covers that have been in place for over 25 years? Good news for all. The club ordered and had installed new roll up and down aluminum window covers. They are basically like a garage door but are fitted to the windows. You can roll them up or down from inside the clubhouse! Enjoy.
The Board of Directors has decided to hold only one registered shoot in 2020. It will be on August 29 & 30. The June shoot was once again not very well attended while the August saw a nice turnout which went very well and was profitable as well. In lieu of the spring registered shoot, the club is looking at a fun shoot possibly on May 16.
There will be two Directors up for reelection in January. Vice President Tom Felkel and Secretary Daryl Mullinix will need to be voted upon.
The annual dues are $20 a year and this is also the same cost for an individual or a family membership. The dues must be paid to qualify for the ten-week trophies. This year the club will not have a trophy banquet. The ten week winners will be awarded their trophies on the final day of the ten week shoot. A pot luck lunch is planned along with some fun shooting games.
The cost of practice targets remains at $3.50 and our registered target price is $29 per 100 targets. Our registered target price is still one of the lowest in the Northwest as is the cost of practice.
The directors are planning a new twist to the shooting action that they hope will meet with your approval. Want to know more? Just show up on the first week to find out.
The Camas Prairie Handicap shoot will be held at the Walla Walla Gun Club on March 20, 21 & 22, 2020.
Remember to check our web site. You can go to http://grangevillegunclub.com and take a look at the new site. It is still in a building mode and will have lots more information soon so keep checking in to see what is new. The gun club is also asking members who are inclined to supply an email address to help with communications.
Juniors and Sub Juniors will be eligible again for the Jack McCulley Memorial trophy. In regard to junior and sub junior shooting fees, please remember that this coming year you can shoot for half price if you buy a shooting card and you will also receive one box of shells. If you want to shoot more you will have to supply the shells, but you can still use your shooting card. As a reminder, Sub Juniors are age 15 and under, Juniors are those that are over 15 and still attending high school for the purposes of the ten week shoot. Veterans are 65 and Senior Veterans begin at 70.
The gun club is open every Saturday at 1p.m. for practice.
The Grangeville Gun Club Board of Directors