Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc.
December 10, 2024
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at 7:00pm. Presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh. There were 27 members present. Meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The minutes from the November meeting were passed out to all members present.
A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Joe Ferguson and seconded by Frank Gray. The motion was passed by voice vote.
The treasures report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasures report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Terry Huth.
OLD BUSINESS:
Francis Gray Talked about meeting with West Penn Power about a light.Joe Ferguson repaired the heater at the trap range. Damage was caused by mice. He charged only for materials $235.00. THANK YOU, Joe.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
BUILDINGS
Neil Jankosky gave a report on the new garage. The permit was received. The building was delivered on Nov. 25 and built on Nov. 26 and 27. Inspections were made and approved. Next is getting electrical and cement work done weather permitting.
GROUNDS
Larry Laurenti said there was a problem with the key pads freezing up at the gate.Also, codes will be changed at the first of the year, and both codes will be good for about two weeks.
RANGE
Larry put a new back board at the 50yd. range. Also stated that we need to design a roof for the back board because the rain warps them. Reminded everyone to please put old targets and trash in the dumpster and not in the brass cans.
ARCHERY
Larry stated range is OK and the silhouettes will be taken down soon.
TRAP
Larry reported for Steve Milicic. The trap is broken and we are trying to find someone to repair it.
FIVE-STAND
Jim Troiano Reported the 5-Stand is closed for the season. He gave $2000.00 to the treasurer and has a starting balance for next year of $270.
YOUTH DAY
No Report
NRA
No Report
MEMBERSHIP
Debbie Becker reported approximately 120 Renewals are still out. And that orientation for new members would be Jan. 4 or 5.
NEW BUSINESS
Members saw a video of the accidental discharge at the trap range to see if anyone recognized who the people were. There was discussion about safety and the need to inform the officers if anyone has an accidental shooting.
Frank Gray gave a report on sight in days. We had 28 members and 17 non-members shoot a total of 58 firearms in the 3 Sundays. Helpers helped many people with bore sighting and fine tuning their guns. There was good food and good times for all.
RAFFLE
Randy McDevitt won $20.00 and donated it to Youth Day.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Francis Gray and seconded by RJ Huth. The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by RJ Huth and seconded by Butch Schrecengost. The motion was passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Neil Jankosky
