Board Meeting Minutes
TRC meeting minutes for January (Agenda-PDF)
Called to order at 1800 h with quorum present.
Attendance per sign in roster:
E/C members present: E/C member absent:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer (VACANT)
Action Director
Pistol Director Rifle Director
November & December 2008 meeting minutes approved
Treasurer’s Report
Revenue: $8,054.75
Expenses: $14,535.16
Loss: $6,520.41
Chase checking account: $ 20.049.70
Chase savings account: $2,529.22
First Investors savings account: Not listed
The President and Treasurer verified the club is covered by an active liability insurance policy.
Consent Agenda approved per notes below:
December 2008 to January 2009 business:
1: Safety Officer’s resignation letter submitted and accepted.
2: Gabe Suarez training request still under review.
3: Review and Approval of TRC State Championship Matches
a. Pistol Silhouette Match, March 28 & 29, 2009 on PSR, all conflicts resolved.
b. .22 Silhouette Match, October 3 & 4, 2009 on .22 Silhouette Ranges, all conflicts resolved
4: Security Fence Company has been contacted and has scheduled the correction to the height on the target setters shade structures located on the HPSR
5: TRC will be storing cattle guards for Az GFD Development Branch on the range property.
Directors & Committee Reports:
1: Action shooting Director Report. = cart for targets
2: Executive Officer Report. = N/A
3: Pistol Director Report. = absent
4: Rifle Director Report. = State match in October, May is Director
5: Safety Officer Report. = vacant
6: Range Improvement Committee. = meeting at conclusion of monthly meeting.
7: ASR&PA Report. = NRA Convention in Phoenix May 14 – 17, 2009
Old Business:
Larry presented update on burglary prosecution and restitution. Purchase replacement safe/s discussed.
New Business:
1: Executive Committee, Safety Officer Vacancy, Bill Orzechowski elected to fill position.
2: TRC budget and guidelines for 2009, discussion opened to be continued next month.
a.TRC funding teams for the G. Washington Match to be continued next month.
3: Changes to TRC Operational Procedures, PASSED by Vote
a. Include Active Duty Military to $3.00 Law Enforcement range use rate.
b. Restore items 14 thru 17 of the TRC Operational Procedures, see below:
14) Injuries shall be reported to the Safety Officer by submitting an Incident Report, available from the Range Office, within 7 working days.
15) In order to pass The Gate, shooters are required to satisfy at least one of the following conditions:
a) be a Club Member
b) be the guest of a Club Member
c) be entered in a scheduled event.
16) Match Directors must be members in good standing.
17) Shooters wishing to use personal metal targets must have their targets approved by the Rangemaster and must be placed no closer than:
a) 25 yards for center fire pistol
b) 100 yards for center fire rifle.
Meeting adjourned at 1925 h.
LJN
TRC meeting minutes for February (Agenda-PDF)
Called to order at 1804h.
Attendance per sign-in roster
E/C members present: E/C member absent:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Pistol Director
Rifle Director
Consent agenda approved per notes below:
1A: January Minutes approved.
1B: Treasurer’s Report:
Revenue: $12,161.00
Expenses: $7,318.41
Surplus: $4,842.59
Chase Checking Account Balance: $23,317.03
Chase Savings Account Balance: $2,529.56
First Investors Savings Balance: $19,821.11
1C:
1: Approved
2: Approved
3: Noted
4: Noted
5: See New Business
6: Noted.
2: Directors and Committee Reports:
Action Shooting: N/A
Executive Officer: nothing to report
Pistol Director: schedule of shoots provided. Silhouette shooting is struggling nation wide.
Rifle Director: Good turnout first Sunday in February. Small bore silhouette doing well. Chicken gongs have been replaced.
Safety Officer: Range office out of safety flags. Suggest ordering more flags from anyone. A problem was encountered with shooters on the DPS range shooting on an angle rather than perpendicular to the axis of the range. No safety issues with the Gabe Suarez shoot.
Range Improvement: would like to work on range baffles between ranges so that the 1000yd, Action ranges and Pistol Silhouette range can be used simultaneously.
3: Old Business
A: The adult has been sentenced in the TRC burglary. The SO has been ordered to return our property.
1: $2000 approved to buy Costco gun safe and safe for daily receipts.
B: Need range officers for October 24-25, 2009 Glock match. Dates set. Will work out range configuration for two duplicate ranges with identical stages in the future.
C: Tabled.
1: Tabled.
4: New Business
1: Will give 10 memberships to Tucson Friends of the NRA.
2: Will donate 10 memberships and up to $500 for tables to Santa Cruz Friends of the NRA.
3: Deferred.
4: $80 approved for one team. Team members must be TRC members.
5: Deferred.
6: Approval for U of A film student wanting to film TRC documentary. Written permission required from shooters who are filmed.
Adjourned at 2006h.
KBS
TRC meeting minutes for March (Agenda-PDF)
TRC minutes for March 18, 2009
Called to order at 1803 h with quorum present.
Attendance per sign in roster:
E/C members present:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Rifle Director
Pistol Director
E/C member absent:
Action Director
Consent Agenda approved per notes below:
1A: February 2009 meeting minutes approved.
1B: Treasurer’s Report for March 2009:
Revenue: $9,452.00
Expenses: $6,050.89
Surplus: $3,401.11
Surplus for year: $28,718.24
Chase checking account: $ 23,317.03
Chase savings account: $2,529.65
First Investors savings account: $19,821.11
1C:
1: Noted
2: Noted
3: Noted
4: Noted
5: Noted
2: Directors & Committee Reports
Action Shooting:
Executive Officer Report: 900 members
Pistol Director Report
Rifle Director Report: handgun range may solve problem of pistol shooters on rifle range who shoot low into the ground creating ricochets. Another solution is to place 6 foot berms on some rifle range lanes or short berms on high power silhouette range. Range committee to consider options.
Safety Officer Report: Must call cease fire on action range if there are simultaneously shoots on 1000 yard and action range. Do spectators on upper observation decks on public ranges need to wear eye and ear protection? Flags are enroute.
Range Improvement Committee: efforts will be applied to action range so simultaneously shoots can take place on the 1000 yard and action range.
ASR&PA Report: Hope that everyone will attend the annual NRA convention in Phoenix. ASR&PA annual meeting will be held in Phoenix the week after the NRA convention. The Presidents match will take place on May 23, 2009.
3: Old Business
A: Both burglars in prison. TRC alarm system is in. Will begin office repairs when we get the insurance money.
B:
1: Major companies are charged $300 range fee. For small companies, like CCW classes, we would be willing to exchange range fees for class slots. Discussion about match fees. We will collect suggestions via e-mail and vote at next meeting.
2a.
2b: 60 day ‘pencil-in’ for matches has caused some scheduling problems.
2c: Office personnel have scheduled out to November, which should not take place. Must schedule within 60 day window. We need to have match request and user agreement. The Board will approve requests and matches will be posted on-line which is the official TRC Calendar.
2d: Motion to ‘make it all better’ passed.
2e: TRC needs actual insurance certificates for non-TRC matches. TRC matches are covered by club insurance.
4: New Business
A1: $100 donation approved.
A2: tabled.
Meeting adjourned at 1922h.
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Sharer
TRC meeting minutes for April (Agenda-PDF)
TRC Minutes for April 15, 2009
Called to order at 1806h.
Attendance per sign in roster:
E/C members present: E/C member absent:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Pistol Director Rifle Director
Consent agenda approved per notes below:
1A: April minutes approved.
1B: Treasurer’s report:
Revenue: $9,322.25
Expenses: $10,728.33
Loss: $1,406.08
Chase Checking Account Balance: $26,334.25
Chase Savings Account Balance: $2,259.76
First Investors Savings Balance: $19,821.11
IC: Noted and approved.
2: Directors and Committee Reports:
Action Shooting: Freedom shoot is positive for the TRC. Bill bought radios to facilitate communication between ranges.
Executive Officer Report: We are using the new data base in the range house.
Pistol Director: John has posted photos on the website. Inventories due by May 1.
Rifle Director: A Tucson shooter scored well in the state match.
Safety Officer: The chamber safety flags are in.
Range Improvement: Working on action ranges. Not sure where money will come from. Working on report to NRA for our last improvements. Bill will communicate with Old Pueblo Shooters.
- Old Business:
A: Once again, Chester did not attend.
B: For sponsored clubs, non TRC members will be charged the daily range fee. Receipts should be given to non-members. Match forms are still required. If a shooter pays the daily fee, they are covered by TRC insurance. Non-sponsored clubs will still need their own insurance. Have we set minimum requirements for insurance? How do we define ‘sponsored club’? Sponsored shoots have been approved by TRC Board for sponsorship.
C: Match directors are responsible for compliance with TRC rules. We continue to find targets too close to firing lines. Shoots/clubs that have not complied with TRC paperwork will not be placed on 2010 calendar. Board members should back up range officers if they cancel a shoot. Bill would like to place signs noting minimum safe target distances on each range.
- New Business:
A: Post cards are cheaper than letters. 2 color postcards are more expensive. Al will check on printing costs. Larry will check on postage.
B: Approved
C: The new format for the sign-in book will be printed.
D: Shooter’s World wants Saturday and Sunday, 4 times per year. Don’t think we have time available. Can they shoot during the week?
E: Al is having trouble reaching the range on the phone.
F: We need to address missing targets on the pistol, silhouette and other ranges. Should we limit certain ranges to their specific disciplines?
G: Discussion about how to deal with non-compliant shooters who get past the gate. The gate is always open. We currently are not policing bad behavior beyond the gate. We will ask the range masters regarding the best way to enforce traffic beyond the gate.
H: Altar (?) Valley approved as a TRC sponsored club.
Adjourned at 1945h.
KBS
TRC meeting minutes for May (Agenda-PDF)
TRC Minutes for May 17, 2009
Called to order at 1807h.
Attendance per sign-in roster:
E/C members present: E/C member absent:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Pistol Director Rifle Director
Consent agenda approved per notes below:
1A: April minutes approved.
1B: Treasurer’s report:
Revenues: $9,460.00
Expenses: $9,846.49
Loss: $386.49
Chase Checking Account Balance: $24,864.80
Chase Savings Account Balance: $2,529.86
First Investors Savings Balance: $19,848.94
`1C:
1: Mess on action range made by military shooters. We are still not sure who are the guilty parties.
2: Will try extended range hours through June and determine if they are worthwhile. The range will close at 2000h thru June.
3: Approved.
4: Non-members going through gate. Members not following rules, e.g. not shooting appropriate calibers. Need to have shooters raise flag on range when range is going hot. Larry suggests handing out printed instructions to shooters, for each range. We will leave gates open for now.
5: Noted
6: In spite of tight state budget, G&F trying to give us $25k. G&F may lend us heavy equipment to improve the action, 1000 yd, and pistol silhouette range.
2: Directors and Committee Reports:
Action Shooting: Jacobs brothers and TASC have not completed necessary paperwork to run matches. They will be given until July 1 to comply. If they do not comply by July 1, their matches will be cancelled. If they do not reply within 30d later, They will be terminated.
Executive Officer Report: Absent
Pistol Director Report: Absent
Rifle Director Report: Absent
Safety Director Report: There was a facial laceration as a result of a 1911 malfunction. There is an injury report in the office.
Range Improvement: No report.
ASR&PA: 100th anniversary meeting of association Saturday, May 23, 2009.
3: None
4:
1: Discount for annual military fee denied.
2: Reservations will not be honored if shooter/s one hour late. Shooting fee will still be due.
Adjourned at 1901h.
KBS
TRC meeting minutes for June (Agenda-PDF)
TRC Minutes for June 17, 2009
Called to order at 1800 h.
Attendance per sign-in roster:
E/C members present: E/C member absent:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Pistol Director Rifle Director
1: Consent agenda approved per notes below:
A: May 2009 Monthly Meeting Minutes and Corrected April Treasurer’s report
B: Treasurer’s report:
Revenue: $ 7,408.00, Expenses: $ 8,021.26,
Loss this month of $ 613.26
Surplus for the year $ 5,760.45
Chase Checking Account Balance: $ 17,820.74
Chase Savings Account Balance: $ 2,529.93
First Investors Savings Balance: $19,848.94
C: TRC business conducted between May 2009 and June 2009
1. Extended Range Hours for summer months, no activity for first three weeks. Decision made to cancel for now and revisit in September?
2. AZ GFD Delivered heavy equipment for TRC use.
3. Calendar approval, nothing pending
4. Lyle resigned as an employee of TRC. The vacant position will not be filled.
2: Directors and Committee Reports:
A: Action Shooting: Jacobs’s brothers and TASC have not submitted necessary paperwork to run matches as of this meeting. They have until the July 1 deadline to comply. If they do not comply by July 1, their matches will be cancelled. If they do not reply within 30d later, they will be terminated.
B: Executive Officer Report: None
C: Pistol Director Report: None
D: Rifle Director Report: Has a rifle shooter that is a welder and willing to do welding projects for TRC.
E: Safety Director Report: Safety Concern regarding the DPS and PSR. The TRC Executive Committee referred to the AZGFD letter on safety and range usage.
F: Range Improvement: Update on Dirt work projects.
G: ASR&PA: TRC member won the raffle for the M-1 Garand rifle. Congratulations to Alan.
3: Old Business
A: Voted to hold off on all new construction projects until the clubs treasury is increased. The desired levels would allow the club to pay for the project and retain a minimum of $25,000.00 in the checking account.
B: The unauthorized use of and damage to 1000 yard range was attributed to the USAF Para Rescue Group. The unauthorized use of the Action Range was attributed to an individual DHS/CBP officer on the range, conducting simunitions training without his agency’s knowledge. Both incidents are under investigation by their respective organizations. TRC has taken the position that these agencies will be required to provide a named supervisor that takes responsibility for the agencies using the range. This individual will inspect the range with a TRC employee before and after each range use.
4: New Business
A: 600 yard line shooting position made unusable by Lyle’s unauthorized tractor work. TRC will provide the money necessary to stabilize the surface of the 600 yard shooting position. The work will be done in the most inexpensive way possible. SEE: 3: Old Business, A.
B: A $300.00 cash fund has been established for Rangemaster use instead of a credit card.
Adjourned at 1950 h.
LJN for KBS
TRC meeting minutes for July (Agenda-PDF)
TRC minutes for July 15, 2009
Called to order at 1802h with quorum present.
Attendance per sign-in roster:
Present:
President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive officer
Safety officer
Action director
Absent:
Pistol director
Rifle director
1: Consent Agenda approved per notes below:
1A: June minutes approved
1B: Treasurer’s report:
Revenue: $9,150.55
Expenses: $26,327.17
Loss: $17,176.62
Chase checking account: $18,539.94
Chase savings account: $2,530.04
First Investors Savings: $7,861.05
1C1: Noted
1C2: Noted
1C3: Noted
!C4: Approved
1C5: Noted
2: Directors and Committee Reports:
A: Action Shooting: “The completed range work is awesome.”
B: Executive Officer: Approved events must be sent to John so they can be placed on the TRC calendar.
C: Pistol Director: absent
D: Rifle Director: absent
E: Safety Officer: The short action bay is ready for use. Bill would like agreement on rules for short action bay use. The 600 yd. Range needs to call a cease fire if long bay in use on action range. Bill heard that Border Patrol may be putting on a tactical exercise soon. Bill asked if this approved by the Board. Larry will follow-up and suggested that Border Patrol make a presentation to the Board.
F: Range Improvement Committee will meet after the Board meeting to discuss construction of walls.
3: Old Business:
A: Noted
B: The insurance company has received our claim. We expect resolution within one week and we expect about $10,000.00 in compensation.
C: Several changes were proposed including:
-Charging per shooter for commercial shoots as other ranges charge. Suggested charges were $75 minimum and $300 maximum with a $15/shooter charge.
-Law Enforcement agencies should have fees increased.
-Raise daily rates soon.
-Comprehensive plan suggested rather than multiple simple proposals.
-Cutting expenses.
4: New Business:
A: John would like Lyle banned from the range for safety reasons. His proposal passed. Larry will call Lyle and send him a certified letter informing him of his banned status. Larry will check with G&F regarding their position on banning Lyle from the range.
Meeting adjourned at 1908h.
Respectfully submitted,
KBS
TRC Meeting minutes for August (Agenda-PDF)
TRC August 19, 2009 minutes:
Called to order at 1803h.
Special meeting of the Executive Committee RE: Lyle:
Larry read the TRC letter sent to Lyle. Lyle acknowledged receipt of letter.
Lyle responses were as follows:
1) Guilty of unauthorized tractor projects.
2) Lyle denies.
3) Lyle denies.
4) Lyle admits guilt.
Lyle thought that up to 90 day ban from the range was more appropriate than a permanent ban. He blames his behavior on chronic pain and plumbing issues in his house which resulted in 59 days without a shower.
The Executive committee discussed the issue and Lyles responses. It was decided that Lyle would be suspended from the range for 6 months. His return to the range is contingent on a letter from an accredited health care professional clearing him for use of the range.
Attendance per sign-in roster:
Present:
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Rifle Director
Absent:
Vice-president
Pistol director
1: Consent Agenda:
1A: Passed
1B: Treasurers report:
Revenue: $8,118.00
Expenses: $7,887.28
Surplus: $230.72
Chase checking account: $11,176.15
Chase savings account: $2,530.14
First Investors savings: $7,861.05
1C:
1: Noted
2: Noted
3: Noted. Lyle attended meeting.
4: Noted. The work has been sporadic and there is no estimated completion date.
5: Noted
6: Noted. The bill is pending.
7: Noted
8: Noted
9: Noted
Consent agenda approved.
2: Directors and Committee Reports:
A: Action Shooting Director: suggestion made that Old Pueblo should be offered match time at TRC. Larry suggested that they should reapply when they want to return.
B: Question raised as to what facades are going to be placed on ranges. Noted that this applies to future range placement and range consistency.
C: Absent
D: TRC members did well at the blackpowder shoot. Service range reservation for 08/24 and 10/31 approved.
E: Absent
F: Working on grants for repairs on 3 parts of the range:
-finishing of the long bay of the action range
-improve berm on the silhouette range
-filling gap on 500m silhouette range
3: Old business
We need to think about raising range fees for individuals. This would be a 25% increase for Border Patrol. Their fiscal year ends in October. $75 minimum and $300 maximum proposed for commercial functions.
May was directed to cancel the TRC cell phone in order to cut costs.
May proposed raising daily rates by $1.00 starting 09.01.09.
Al suggested a fund raiser or raffle.
Proposal on suggestions will be sent by 08.29.09
4: New business:
Al inquired about TASC’s status. He state thet the club has aquired insurance and suggested that we reinstate the club. His request was denied. It was note d the TASC was offered more than ample time to comply with TRC regulations.
Rangemasters were given authority to determine how long to hold a range open when the scheduled club/shooters arrived late to the range. 30 minutes was a suggested time.
The septic tanks need to be drained.
The John Deere tires need replacement. The seat and rear view mirror also need replacement. These requests were noted.
Meeting adjourned at 1925h
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin Sharer MD
TRC meeting minutes for September (Agenda-PDF)
TRC September 16, 2009 minutes
Called to order at 1800 h.
Attendance per sign-in roster:
Present:
President
Vice-president
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Rifle Director
Absent:
Secretary
Pistol director
1: Consent Agenda:
1A: August 2009 Monthly Meeting Minutes, accepted with no corrections.
1B: Treasurers report:
Revenue: $6,859.00
Expenses: $22,015.87, corrected from agenda
Loss this month of $ 15,156.87
Chase checking account: $11,744.68
Chase savings account: $2,530.24
First Investors savings: $2,861.05
1C: 1: The Old Pueblo Shootist Club has notified TRC that their Shooting events will be held at the range in Tombstone until further notice. Old Pueblo Shootist Club will be removed from the TRC calendar.
2: AZ DPS is continuing the berm safety work on the DPS sub-leased range. The dirt required to complete the project is being delivered to the range and the dirt berms are being raised. We have no estimated completion date for the project
3: Gilbert Pump had to replace the well pump. Total cost for the repair was, $ 5,926.29.
4: TRC general insurance and Executive Committee liability policies have been renewed and are in effect. Insurance cost for August $8,190.00.
5: Bob Cade submitted his resignation from the Executive Committee effective after the September meeting. The resignation was accepted. We wish Bob the best and thank him for his service to the Tucson Rifle Club.
6: TRC’s Southern Arizona Practical Shooters request to move their match to the first and third Saturdays was approved.
7: The TRC Three Gun Group request to move their match to the first
Sunday of the month was approved
8: The claims adjuster handling the burglary at TRC sent an email Monday indicating she would have information on the status of our claim by the end of this week.
Consent agenda approved.
2: Directors and Committee Reports:
A: Action Shooting Director: The new match director for Altar Valley is Rayleen Leisner. This information has been updated on the website.
B: Executive Officer: No Report
C: Pistol Director: No Report
D: Rifle Director: State Match is the first weekend of October.
E: Safety Officer: Report of having a shooter on the .22 silhouette range instead of the DPS range they were assigned to be on.
F: Range Improvement: Submitted grants requests for repairs on the range:
-finishing of the long bay of the action range
-improve berm on the silhouette range
-filling gap on 500m silhouette range
G: ASR&PA : No Report
3: Old business
A: Salim Dominguez was voted on and approved to complete the remainder of Bob Cade’s term as Action Shooting Director.
B: Nominating Committee report submitted. There were no additional nominations from the floor. The ballot for 2010 will be.
President Larry Novak
Vice-president Jim Bertrand
Secretary Kevin Sharer
Treasurer May Warren
Executive Officer Cecil Rico
Safety Officer Eric Rotter
Action Director Salim Dominguez
Rifle Director Ron Calderone
Pistol director Marlys Duchene
C: Budget discussion continued with these recommendations.
1: Annual Membership: $60.00.
This will include up to two Adults in the household and all children under 18 years old. Their will no longer be specific family or individual memberships.
2: Law Enforcement and Military daily rates will increase to $4.00.
3: Match Fee will remain at $5.00.
4: Commercial use of a range will change to $15.00 per person, per day, with a $75 minimum and $300 maximum. The Executive Committee retains the authority to modify or waive these fees on a case by case basis.
5: The daily user rate will increase to $8.00.
A motion was made, voted on and passed, to accept these changes to the Operational Policy and Procedures of the Tucson Rifle Club. The daily user rate of $8.00 will be effective October 1, 2009. All other changes will become effective January 1, 2010. A change was also submitted to the bylaws that reflect the single Annual membership choice available.
4: New business:
A: Bylaw Change, See attachment A
B: Andrew B. Buser, CAPT, USAFR, 306th Rescue Squadron, Director of Operations thanked the Tucson Rifle Club for its support and offered the assistance of his Squadron for any range improvement or community service project we might have in the future..
Meeting adjourned at 1915 h
Attachment A
Bylaws as written
ARTICLE XIII
VOTING:
Voting privileges will not be conferred upon new members until they have been a member in good standing for a minimum of twelve consecutive months. The holder of an Individual Membership is entitled to one vote. The two adult holders of a Family Membership are each entitled to vote. Members that are eligible to vote may request a ballot for the Annual Election.
Proposed changes
ARTICLE XIII
VOTING:
Voting privileges will not be conferred upon new members until they have been a member in good standing for a minimum of twelve consecutive months. Membership entitles each adult on the membership application to one vote. Members that are eligible to vote may request a ballot for the Annual Election.
LJN.
TRC meeting minutes for October (Agenda-PDF)
TRC minutes October 21, 2009
Called to order at 1800h.
Attendance per sign-in roster:
Present: President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Rifle Director
Pistol director
1: Consent Agenda:
1A: September 2009 minutes approved with no corrections.
1B: Treasurer’s report:
Revenue: $19,722.83
Expenses: $10,057.45
Surplus: $9,665.38
Loss for the year: $$16,667.47
Chase checking account: $24,221.43
Chase savings account: $2,530.34
First Investors savings balance: $2,862.73
1C1: Noted
1C2: Noted
1C3: Noted
1C4: Request denied. Board will reconsider for next year.
1C5: Noted
Consent agenda approved.
2: Directors and Committee Reports:
A: Action Shooting: Well attended since schedule change
B: Executive Officer: No comments
C: Pistol Director: System problems last match. Want to explore how to get more participants. No shoot in November.
D: Rifle Director: State championship was a success. Shooters from the SW region participated. The match was run safely. Gross funds taken-in: $6,000. Net: $1,300 for TRC.
E: Safety Officer: Request for chamber flags fulfilled.
F: Range Improvement: TRC approved for NRA grant of approx. $25,000 for various projects. Trying to contact Army Corp of Engineers regarding 1000 yd. Range. G&F would like hunter safety area improved. We need flagpoles at each range.
3: Old Business:
A: If we move 1000 yd shooters to the far west shooting positions, we may meet safety requirements to allow simultaneous shooting on the short bay action range.
B: Proposed changes in Article XIII of Bylaws must be confirmed by vote at the TRC annual meeting.
C: Verizon cell phone has been cancelled. The cell number will be deleted from the website.
4: New Business:
A: We need to create criteria for use of the 1000 yd range during the week. Larry suggested creating criteria for all of the ranges. There was a proposal to require a minimum of 2 shooters-at-a-time on the 1000yd range for safety reasons. This will be discussed and refined by the Board in the future.
B: We need to document the number of lock-and-key sets exist on the range.
Adjourned at 1852h.
KBS
TRC meeting minutes for November (Agenda-PDF)
TRC November 18, 2009 minutes
Called to order at 1800 hrs.
Attendance per sign-in roster:
Attendance per sign-in roster:
Present: President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Rifle Director
Pistol director
1: Consent Agenda:
1A: October 2009 minutes approved.
1B: Treasurer’s report:
Revenue: $17,104.39
Expenses: $7,698.01
Monthly surplus: $9,406.38
Yearly loss: $7,271.09
Chase checking account balance: $29,968.66
Chase savings account balance: $2,530.44
First Investors savings balance: $2,862.73
1C:
1: Noted
2: Noted
3: Noted
4: Noted
2: Directors & Committee Reports:
A: Actions Shooting Director: N/A
B: Executive Officer: N/A
C: Pistol Director: Will generate paper requests.
D: Rifle Director: Nothing to report
E: Safety Officer: TRC needs to develop uniform rules for shooting in the ‘horseshoe’ on the Action range. Berm ‘C’ is not considered an impact berm.
Larry suggested that current and future safety officers develop a set of rule for all ranges and present them to the Board.
We need to define the firing line for the Action range. Shooters forward of 600 yds. On the 1000 yd range are exposed to shooters on the long bay of the Action range.
F: Range Improvement Committee: Suggest that TRC submit matching funds grants. We must do so by the end of 2009. Bill would like to know what projects we would like to submit. Larry suggested filling in the gap on the silhouette range.
G: ASR&PA: Shoots covered by ASR&PA insurance must also be covered by club insurance.
3: Old Business:
A: The bylaws have been rewritten to reflect changes in the TRC membership rules.
B: The TRC Annual Meeting will be held the 3rd Wednesday of December.
4: New Business:
A: Zack Taylor made a presentation, and presented a hand-out, regarding black powder shooting on the 1000 yd. range. After some discussion, it was suggested that Zack’s group meet with the safety officers and present a proposal to the Board. The primary issue is the placement of their target gong.
B: Tabled
C: Bill found a donor. This item is off the table.
Meeting adjourned at 1940h.
Respectfully submitted,
KBS
TRC meeting minutes for December (Agenda-PDF)
TRC December 16, 2009 minutes
Called to order at 1804h.
Attendance per sign-in roster:
Present: President
Vice-president
Secretary
Treasurer
Executive Officer
Safety Officer
Action Director
Absent: Rifle Director
Pistol director
1: Consent Agenda:
1A: November 2009 minutes approved.
1B: Treasurer’s report:
Revenue: $15,161.50
Expenses: $5,005.72
Monthly surplus: $10,155.78
Yearly surplus: $2,884.69
Chase checking account balance: $42,953.45
Chase savings account balance: $2,530.54
First Investor’s Savings balance: $2,862.73
1C:
1: AZG&F is updating lease agreements and will make it easier to provide funds to ranges.
2: Approved
Consent agenda approved as discussed.
2: Directors & Committee Reports:
A: Action Shooting: 30 shooters at match. The goal is 50 shooters.
B: Executive Officer: John will take pictures of the officers for the TRC website. He needs Eric’s mailing address and e-mail. John will post user agreements, match applications and bylaw changes as approved at this meeting. It is easier to update the TRC website if data is present on only one page rather than multiple pages.
C: Pistol: Report given by May. Hope to combine pistol group with cowboy lever action group because each group only has a few members.
D: Rifle: Report given by May. Ron and Chip placed in State championship. No Arizonan has won in years.
E: Safety: We need uniform rules for all clubs for setting up targets on the Action range. Bill would like Board Members to consider the 180 degree rule. Bill drew diagrams to explain the 180 rule.
The Huntsinger 1000 yd. Match is not using chamber flags. They are not raising the 1000 yd. Range flag when the range is live. There are bolts forward in rifles while shooters are down range.
Bill will type rules to provide to match directors.
Border Patrol subgroups must schedule shoots, even if they take place after the range is closed. Larry will follow up on this. Non-uniform Border Patrol will have to talk t Larry to schedule shoots and the shoots will have to be cleared by the Board.
The Pistol and Silhouette range are being used simultaneously with silhouette shooters going down range beyond 100 yds. AZG&F rules state that the ranges cannot be used simultaneously.
F: Range Improvement: Bill is working on AZG&F grants including proposal for loading tables. Need estimate for rails along steps on public ranges. Jerry will make a prototype cement loading table and a loading table with a wooden top for muzzleloaders. Bill will research alternative coatings for muzzleloaders.
G: ASR&PA: Next quarterly meeting in January.
3: Old Business
A: Salim will transfer Glocks for free. Cost set at $450.00.
4: New Business:
A: Approved with following caveats:
-Scouts restricted to Blackpowder range.
-Clay birds will not be allowed.
-Insurance agreements will be provided.
5: Annual Meeting Business
A: Noted. Report included mention of range improvement, increased range fees, improved organization structure, and improved implimentation of safety rules.
B: Bylaw change, voted on and Approved.
C: Slate of candidates nominated for the TRC Board of Directors 2010, voted on and Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 1911h.
Respectively submitted,
KBS
