ORCHARD MESA GUN CLUB MEMBERS MEETING
February 21, 2012
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by the President, Chuck Lopas. There were 16 members present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited by all present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the January, 2012 meeting were read by the Secretary and accepted as read.
TREASURERS REPORT: The Treasurers Report was given by the Treasurer. It was moved, seconded and passed to accept the report.
CORESPONDENCE: The OMGC was given the opportunity to join the US Sportsman Alliance at a cost of $100. There was no interest expressed by the members present to join this group.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: The schutzen match was canceled due to poor weather.
OLD BUSINESS: The Colorado Parks and Wildlife grant application for improvements to the range house was given initial approval for $3,000. Next the US Fish and Wildlife Service will make a decision by April. If approved the Club must match that amount and possibly more to make the planned improvements. We would have 16 to 18 months to complete the project. There is still some delay for the delivery of gravel for the roads and other areas due to the weather. It is hoped the delivery can be made before the March work day. Possible material for the Club from the Cameo Power Plant decommissioning includes large fiberglass panels that might be usable for making a wind break behind the covered firing line. There might be other uses for these panels as well. The office of Vice President is still vacant and interested Club members are encouraged to volunteer.
NEW BUSINESS: A proposal for a fund raiser to support 2 of the 4H shooters going to the National 4H Championships was submitted for approval. The range fee of $3 for the Club for anyone over 19 would be collected. Those under 19 would not pay the fee. Proceeds from the event would go to supporting the 2 shooters. It was moved, seconded and passed to approve this event on March 24, 2012, pending review of 4H insurance policy. The proposal and the Certificate of Liability Insurance from 4H are attached to and made a part of these minutes. A proposal to allow handicapped veterans to sight in their rifles at the range was made. It was suggested they can shoot any time as the guest of a member, or during the public sight in times. Proposed bylaw changes were discussed. These are dealing with restrictions on pistol shooting on the north ranges, making officers, board member, and club members responsible for reporting unsafe acts by members or their guests and the possible suspension or revocation of Club membership for serious safety violations, and changing the timing for the yearly audit of the Club finances and property. These proposed changes will be featured in the upcoming news letter. We hope to publish future news letters on the Club’s web site in order to save printing and mailing costs and have more frequent newsletters.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the members it was moved, seconded and passed to adjourn. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:43 PM by the president.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Howard
Secretary