Coast Rifle and Pistol Club

August 19, 2009 6:00 p.m.

There were 14 members present for the September monthly meeting including the following Officers, Board members and chairmen:

Chester Abbott Glenn Dawson

Tom Wiltz Paula Wiles

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 742.

2. The treasury report was given stating the club bank account stands at $98,863, there is also $3,500 available for deposit for a total of $102,363.

3. Blanchard Construction has been paid in full.

4. A request was made to purchase one load of sand to use at the pistol range until the area can be totally reworked for drainage purposes. A vote was taken and it was unanimously agreed to purchase the one load of sand.

5. Andre has requested to open a separate checking account for the 4-H funds. A vote was taken and it was unanimously agreed to open this account.

6. Jean has been working with the 4-H personnel and has presented (by email) some information for the club to be aware of and to consider. The 4-H State Shoot may be held at CRPC next year. During the regional shoot, the 4-H is investigating if an EMT on site may be used in lieu of an ambulance. Jean has also asked the club to consider adding an archery range.

7. The archery range was discussed at length. The club would like to have an archery range for 4-H and club use but there is no one to chair that club activity now. It was agreed that approximately $100 could be spent from the 4-H funds to purchase metal to build stands for the 4-H use. Sandbags can be used with the stands for 4-H activities. When/if the club decides to add archery for all members, club funds will be used to purchase hay bales.

8. Larry Shook brought an issue before the board. Randall is continuing to hit and destroy the target supports during his mowing operations. (See attached) This problem was and possible solutions were discussed at length. It was decided that the first action would be for Chester to speak to Randall and see if that would resolve the issue. A second possible solution might be to install 4x4s to prevent the tractor from even being able to access the area with the stands.

9. Russell Flinchem requested clarification about cowboy action shooting. This type of shooting is allowed at the range. At this time, cowboy action shooting may be conducted at the old uncovered pistol range (as long as no one else is using this range) or at any of the three undeveloped ranges. Once the ranges are developed a new location will be considered.

10. Ken commented on the drainage for the parking areas. During this month’s Saturday Shooting match, the area was in much better condition during and after the rain.

11. Ed Smally requested that the board look at the access to the long rifle range. In previous years, members were able to drive along the north side of the berm. Mr. Smally suggested cutting approximately 6 feet off the south side of the berm and constructing a “dog leg” to allow access down the range. Mr. Smally was informed that the board has discussed this area and re-grading the ranges to allow for better drainage. Chester stated that the board would look at the area and address it.

12. Ken is considering holding a Beginning Pistol Class. As previously determined by the board, any activities where instructors are charging fees, a fee will be required to the club. A fee of $200 per day will be charged for one to nine people and $20 for every additional person.

13. A gun show will be held at the coliseum November 21 and 22. CRPC will sponsor a table at the event. Ken will chair this. Chester will email the members to request volunteers to help Ken.

14. Chester provided a handout with “Open Issues to Complete the Two Skeet Fields” (see attached).

15. John and Andre will begin wiring one of the houses on September 17^th.

16. Work crews will begin meeting in the weekday afternoons starting Tuesday September 22^nd and continue until the projects are complete.

17. The new fencing between the fields was discussed. Quotes will be received from a fencing company before a determination will be made as who will do the actual construction of these fences.

18. Club members will backfill the areas in the skeet field only. The remaining areas will be completed next year. Grassing will be completed next year.

19. Tree planting will be done this fall by relocating existing trees on the property.

20. The center skeet field will be lit in the future. Coast Electric will be asked to set the poles while they are one site connecting power to the houses but the light fixtures themselves will not be installed at this time.

21. Purchasing of new machines for the north skeet field was discussed. It was decided that we wanted to stay with the same brand as the other machines we already own so that we have the same manufacturer and same parts. The board voted and unanimously agreed that Glenn will research options for used machines and may spend up to $6,500 if he locates a desired set.

Meeting was adjourned.