Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association Inc.
September 10, 2024
The monthly meeting of the Vandergrift Sportsmens Association was held on Tuesday September 10, 2024. at
7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh. There were 13 members present. The meeting was
opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance”. The minutes of the August meeting were passed out to all members
present. A motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Neil Jankosky and seconded by Steve Milcic.
The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A
motion to accept the treasure’s report as written was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Frances Gray Sr.
The motion was passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Neil Jankowski ask members present if there were any issues or concerns on the Mail Chimp mailings being
sent to members. Bob Matteo said he was ask recently by a member if other things like advertisements could
be included in the emails. Jim Waltenbaugh stated the request will be discussed at the quarterly officers
meeting in October.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Buildings
No Report
Grounds
Jim Waltenbaugh stated that the club has received a request form the member that is cutting the club grass
for an increase in payment for this service. He is asking the payment for one cutting be increased from $75.00
to $150.00.
After a brief discussion it was decided to bring this request in front of the club Board of Directors at the Board
meeting on October 24 th . Larry Laurenti will contact the member cutting the club grass and inform him of this
decision. Larry will alert Jim of this person’s response.
Ranges
No Report
Archery
Larry Laurenti noted that the archery range has seen an increase of activity recently. The main target is
seeing a lot of activity and the woods course is also getting usage. A large cherry tree fell on the woods
course and has been removed. Larry also stated a new crossbow target has been purchased for the main
target area and will be put out this week. Larry is also going to try and put a couple 3D targets on the woods
course.
Trap
Steve Milcic reported on the August activity at the trap range.
5-Stand Report
Jim Troiano reported on the 5-Stand August activity. Jim noted that one of the trap machines is out for
repair. We are currently using a spare unit in its place.
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray did an inventory on ammunition available for next year’s youth day. Frank noted that there is an
ample supply of 22 shells and 410 shotgun shells. 20 gauge shotgun shells will need to be purchased. The
question of applying for a grant from the NRA for this was discussed. The procedure for NRA grant
application will be reviewed.
Membership
No Report
NEW BUSNESS
Neil Jankosky gave an update on the new garage project.
Nomination of club officers for 2025 was discussed. Jim Waltenbaugh stated that he has received a notice
from the current secretary that they will be no longer serving in that position in 2025.
Basically all positions for club officers and Directors are open for nominations at this time. It was suggested
that an email be sent to all members noting this. Neil Jankosky will draft an email to be sent to the
membership. After review and approval by Jim Waltenbaugh the email will be sent to the membership.
Raffle
The 50/50 raffle was won by Neil Jankosky. He won $X.XX and donated it to the club general account.
A list of outstanding bills was presented.
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray seconded by Jim
Wigle and passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Jim Wigle, seconded by Neil Jankosky & passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by:
Larry Laurenti
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc. August 13, 2024
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 18 members present. The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.”
The minutes from the July meeting were passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Butch Schreckengost and seconded by Steve Milicic. The motion was passed by voice vote.
The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Jim Wigle The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Neil Jankosky gave an update on Mail Chimp.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
No Report
GROUNDS
No Report
RANGE
Terry Huth, Ray Huth, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti stated that the archery range is up and running.
TRAP
Steve Milicic stated that there was an opening balance of $xxxxx. There were 52 lines shot. The income was $xxxxx Expenses were $0.00. That leaves an ending balance of $xxxxx.
FIVE – STAND REPORT
Jim Troiano reported an opening balance of $xxxxx. There were 63 lines shot. The income was $xxxxx. Expenses were $ 0.00. Leaving an ending balance $1,511.00
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray wanted to thank all the volunteers for their help on set up day and Youth Day, He also stated there was 51 youth and the cost for the day was $4,912.81
NRA
No Report
MEMBERSHIP
Debbie Becker wanted to thank everyone for the donations to the Shriners.
NEW BUSINESS
Neil Jankosky stated he could share the clubs events with Washington Township and they will put it on their monthly newsletter.Neil Jankosky gave a report on the cost of the new building.
The building is $28,274.00.
The following prices are estimates:
Concrete $8,000.00;
Electrical $2,000.00;
Dry Wells $2,000.00;
Permits $2,000.00;
Engineering fees $3,000.00
for an estimated cost of $50,000.00.
A motion to get the new building started was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Geff Spiering.The motion passed by voice vote.
Francis Gray stated that he spoke with West Penn Power about getting a led light to replace the existing cut to dawn light. They said that they will get back to him after the first of the year.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Debbie Becker. She won $xxxxx.Frank Gray won a Dairy Queen gift card.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Jim Troiano. The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNIMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Francis Gray and seconded by Jim Wigle. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by:
Geff Spiering
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc.
June 11, 2024
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh.
There were 22 members present.
The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.”
The minutes from the May meeting were passed out to all members present.
A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Francis Gray and seconded by Jim Wigle.
The motion was passed by voice vote.
The treasurer’s report was passed out to all members present.
A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Bob Matteo
The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Neil Jankosky gave an update on mail chimp stating that the cost will be $22.50 a month.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
No Report
GROUNDS
Jim Troiano stated that the grass needs maintained better at the trap and five stand.
RANGE
Terry Huth, Ray Huth, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti stated that he and a club member started to do some work on the woods part of the archery range.
TRAP
Steve Milicic stated there was an opening balance of $xxxxx There were 109 lines shot. The income was xxxxx Expenses were $0.00. That leaves an ending balance of xxxxx.
Steve also stated he gave the treasurer xxxxx leaving the closing balance of xxxxx
FIVE – STAND REPORT
Jim Troiano reported a balance of xxxxx Expenses were $ 0.00. There were 75 lines shot. The income was $xxxxx Leaving an ending balance xxxxx
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray stated that there are 15 youth signed up for Youth Day and that he is still looking for volunteers.
NRA
No Report
MEMBERSHIP
Debbie Becker stated that Deanna Fritz would like to take over her father’s membership.
A motion was made by Chuck DeSabato to let Deanna Fritz have her father’s place in the clubs membership. Bob Matteo seconded the motion.
The motion passed by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Frank Gray stated the club has a paper shredder and that he has been shredding the old files.
Jim Troiano stated the new signs have been made for trap and five stand.
Debbie Becker read a letter from the Shriners looking for donations. A motion to donate $250.00 to the Shriners was made by Jeff Pope and seconded by Rich Catchpole.
The motion passed by voice vote.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Randy McDevitt. He won $19.00. He donated it to the Youth Day.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Jeff Pope. The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Jeff Pope and seconded by Rich Catchpole. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc.
April 9, 2024
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 23 members present. The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The minutes from the March meeting were passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Jeff Pope and seconded by Frank Gray. The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Bob Matteo The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
No Report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
Larry Laruenti replaced the motion detector on the front club house door.
Francis Gray had a new dusk to dawn light installed on the rifle range building so it l will ight up the parking lot.
GROUNDS
No Report
RANGE
Terry Huth, Ray Huth, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
Rich Catchpole stated he painted the gong at the 100 yard range, and still needs to paint one more target frame.
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti stated that he and a club member started to do some work on the woods part of the archery range.
TRAP
Steve Milici stated there was an opening balance of $xxxxx. There were 60 lines shot. The income was $xxxxx Expenses were $0.00. That leaves an ending balance of $xxxxx
Steve also stated that he purchased three stools for the trap range club house.
FIVE – STAND REPORT
Jim Troiano reported a balance of $xxxxx. Expenses were $ 0.00. There were no lines shot. The income was $0.00 Jim also reported that he turned over $0.00 to the treasure. Leaving an ending balance $xxxxx
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray stated that Lee Caporali is going to help with Youth Day.
Frank also stated that the forms for Youth Day will be put on the website on June 1st.
NRA
No Report
MEMBERSHIP
No Report
NEW BUSINESS
Jim Troiano stated that a club member said he would like to see yardage marks put on the pistols ranges.
Adam Karglitiz would like to see the cement archery yardage range markers painted.
Larry Laurenti stated there will be a Hunters Education class held on June 15, 2024.
Larry also stated that he has a form printed up for club members to use to get reimbursed for their purchases.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Ron Henry. He won $xxxxx. He donated it to the building project.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Ray Huth The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNIMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Jeff Pope and seconded by Ray Huth. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
VANDERGRIFT SPORTSMEN CLUB 1ST QUARTER NEWSLETTER 2024
A little late getting the newsletter out because the web page was down for a couple of months.
We would like to welcome all 65 new members to the Club.
You’ll find it’s a great place to shoot and have fun with the other members.
YOUTH-DAY WILL BE AUGUST 3rd THE FIRST SATURDAY IN AUGUST.
Frank Gray who leads the youth-day always needs help so contact him at 724-568-4163.
There was an officers meeting February 15th 2024
The ranges will be closed so the swat team can practice.
03-14-24 2 pm to 9 pm
05-09 -24 9 am to 5 pm
06-27-24 9 am to 5 pm
09-12-24 9 am to 5 PM
MENTORED YOUTH TROUT DAY IS MARCH 30TH STATEWIDE
FISH-FOR-FREE-DAYS ARE MAY 26TH AND JULY 4TH
FIRST DAY OF STATEWIDE TROUT IS APRIL 6TH 2024
Please be careful when shooting and respect other members.
Spring turkey season is coming up: YOUTH HUNT APRIL 27 2024 AND STATEWIDE MAY 4 THROUGH THE 31ST. 2024.
Check your digest for more details and times.
On the web page there’s also a calendar of events so check that also.
If anyone has any ideas on how to improve the club please come to a monthly meeting and and let us know.
Later we will pick a work day and they usually last 4 hrs. with food available.
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association
March 12, 2024
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 23 members present. The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The minutes from the February meeting were passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Terry Huth and seconded by Francis Gray. The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Bob Matteo The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Neil Jankosky gave an update on mail chimp, He stated it costed $300.00 for training on their program.
Bob Matteo stated the last two target frames have been rebuilt and installed. One of the frames is on the 25 yard range and the second is on the two hundred yard range.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
No Report
GROUNDS
No Report
RANGE
Jim Wigle, Jim Waltenbaugh, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
Rich Catchpole stated that the gong target, at the 100 yard range post, was replaced.
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti stated that there is a group of members that are willing to help repair and maintain the woods archery range.
A motion was made by Ron Henry to purchase new hay bails for the archery range and seconded by Frank Gray. The motion passed by voice vote.
TRAP
No Report There was an opening balance of $. The income was $. Expenses were $0.00. That leaves an ending balance of $
FIVE – STAND REPORT
Jim Troiano reported a balance of $xxxxx. Expenses were $ 0.00. There were no lines shot. The income was $0.00 Jim also reported that he turned over $0.00 to the treasure. Leaving an ending balance $xxxxx
Jim stated five stand will open on April 3, 2024, weather permitting, and that he is still looking for help.
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray updated the progress on Youth Day.The tent and food have been ordered. He is working on getting the hats. He is still looking for at least one more person to help.
NRA
No Report
MEMBERSHIP.
Debbie Becker stated that the membership is full. Debbie also stated that she created a new membership email. the e-mail is vandrgriftsportmanmembership@gmail.com
NEW BUSINESS
Larry Laurenti stated that there is a problem with the club’s website. It was down for seven weeks but it is now up and running. It cost $90.00 to get it taken care of.
A motion was made by Larry Larunti to have Shawn take over all the clubs social media at an additional $xxxxx a month. It was seconded by Rich Catchpole. The motion passed by voice vote.
Francis Gray gave an update on the dust to dawn light.
A motion was made by Francis Gray to have a new led light put on the rifle range roof at a cost of $240.00. It was seconded by Larry Laurenti. The motion passed by voice vote.
A motion was made by Bob Matteo to let the gentleman, that rebuilt the target frames, put up an advertisement in the range buildings. It was seconded by Jim Wigle. The motion passed by voice vote.
Niel Jankosky gave an update on the demolition of the old club house. The cost of $xxxxx will include a gravel road, a storage box, the necessary permit, and leveling gravel over the job site.
A motion was made by Bob Matteo to get the demolition and it was seconded by Geff Spiering. The motion passed by voice vote.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Bob Matteo. He won $21.00. He donated it to the demolition project.
Niel Jankosky won a multi meter.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Terry Huth The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNIMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Rich Catchpole and seconded by Ray Huth. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc.
February 13, 2024The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 28 members present. The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The minutes from the January meeting were passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Terry Huth and seconded by Francis Gray. The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Rich Catchpole. The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
No Report
GROUNDS
Larry Laurenti reported the gong, at the 100 yard range, needs repaired .
RANGE
Jim Wigle, Jim Waltenbaugh, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
Rich Catchpole stated the backing boards on the 25 yard range has been changed.
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti
NO REPORT
TRAP
Larry Laurenti gave the report on the trap range. There was an opening balance of $xxxxx. The income was $xxxxx. Expenses were $xxx. That leaves an ending balance of $xxxxxx.
FIVE – STAND REPORT
NO REPORT
Larry Laurenti reported a balance of $xxxxx. Expenses were $xxxxx. There were no lines shot. The income was $xxxxx, Jim also reported that he turned over $xxx to the treasure. Leaving an ending balance $xxxxx.
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray stated all Youth Day supplies have been inventoried and he will be contacting the NRA.
NRA
Jim Lewis stated that the NRA banquet on February 3rd, 2024 was a success.
MEMBERSHIP.
Jim Lewis stated as of tonight the membership will be full.
Jim Lewis resigned as membership officer February 13, 2024.
A motion to accept Jim Lewis’s resignation was made by Bob Matteo and seconded by Rich Catchpole. The motion passed by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
A motion to have Debbie Becker take over as the membership officer was made by Jim Lewis and seconded by Butch Schreckengost. The motion passed by voice vote.
Bob Matteo stated that the ranges will be closed for the swat team to use on March, 14, 2024, from 2pm to 9pm, on May, 9 2024, from 9am to 5pm, June, 27,2024, from 9am to 5pm and September, 12, 2024, from 9am to 5pm.
Larry Laurenti stated that there is a problem with the club’s website and it is being worked on to get it back on line.
Francis Gray gave an update on the dust to dawn light.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Bryan Jankosky. He won xxxxx He donated it to the Youth Day.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Butch Schreckengost. The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNIMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Butch Schreckengost. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
