Coast Rifle and Pistol Club

March 17, 2010 6:00 p.m.

There were 13 members present for the March monthly meeting including the following Officers, Board members and chairmen:

Chester Abbott Larry Shook Paula Wiles

Andre Champagne Glenn Dawson

Joe Newman Hale Switzer

John Stubbendick Ken Hablitzel

The meeting was called to order and the following items were discussed:

1. A membership report was giving as 989.

2. The treasury report was given. The club checking account balance is $59,523. With the $50,000 required reserve, this leaves approximately $9,500 for operating funds. The treasurer has an additional $3,280 to deposit.

3. Steve Castleman from American Income Life attended the meeting to present an insurance policy to the club. This policy would cover all members at no cost to the members or the club. The policy would be for a $2,000 accidental death and dismemberment. The company would send out two mailings to all club members. The board voted on this policy and unanimously voted to provide this policy for the membership. Andre will complete all paperwork and print out labels for the mailings. The policy will be renewed every two years adding $500 each time for a cap of $3,000.

4. The dirt work required to construct new berms between the shooting ranges has begun. The board previously approved up to 12 days worth of construction expenses. The work yet to be completed is estimated to exceed the original 12 days. A motion was made, voted on, and unanimously passed to extend the construction work up to three additional days. Glenn will coordinate with the contractor to complete this work.

5. Lucy Bickman from the MS Gulf Coast Senior Games has contacted the club and proposed to add shooting events to the Senior Games. This would be a one day event, next April (2011) and include: archery, pistol, rifle and shotgun. A motion was made, voted on, and unanimously passed to support this event. Chester will notify Ms. Bickman and present to them that CRPC will run the event, provide guns and ammo.

6. The 4-H event is coming up in April. The event was discussed and the following responsibilities were established: John – propane, Jean – porta pottys, Andre – EMT and rescue vehicles, Chester – tents, chairs, tables, Andre – sodas and buns, Joe – American Flag, Glen – Camper.

7. John Lowe has volunteered to donate and install a sound system in the skeet pavilion.

8. Safety issue concerning trapping of projectiles and ricochets from the 22 rim fire match was discussed. It was determined that the structure must be permanent. Options were presented and the discussion was tabled. Planning will continue.

9. A proposal was made to provide a computer program for finances. Quickbooks was suggested. Chester was opposed to this particular program based on personal experience with it.

Addendum to February’s meeting minutes:

The board voted and approved to pay for the Club Safety Officer to attend the NRA Instructors Course.