ORCHARD MESA GUN CLUB MEMBERS MEETING
September 15, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by the President, Eric Kjeldgaard. There were ten members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the August, 2015 Members Meeting were read by the Secretary, and accepted as read.
TREASURERS REPORT: The August, 2015 Treasurers Report was given by the Treasurer. It was moved, seconded and passed to approve the Report. A copy is attached to and made a part of these minutes.
CORESPONDENCE: An e-mail was received by the President of the Board of Directors, from the Grand Junction Planning Department concerning the Orchard Mesa – Hwy 50 transportation projects Open House. The President of the Board will try to attend this Open House. A copy of this e-mail is attached to and made a part of these minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: There were 2 shooters at the September High Power Match and $6.00 was turned in to the Club. There were three persons attending the last Public Sight in Day. Several people attending the sight in days expressed interest in joining the Club.
OLD BUSINESS: Tom Mathews the Chairman of the Board of Directors will put together a proposal and circulate it to the Board regarding the proposed new combination target shed and indoor air rifle range, and rules regarding night shooting at the range. At the October Work Day there will be major weed control to be done, so a possible application of soil sterelant can be applied. It was moved, seconded and passed to allot $800.00 for this application. One of the gongs inside a tire also will require repair.
NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made, seconded and passed to honor the memory of Chuck Lopas who was a member of the Club for many years and served the Club in many ways, including as an officer, by donating $1.00 per member for a total of $279.00 to the Wounded Warrior Project in Chuck’s name. We will also notify Carol, Chuck’s wife of this donation. There was a general discussion regarding water, electricity and sewage connection for the Range. These utilities are currently at our property line, but not attached to any club building. It was pointed out that the cost to have access to the sewage system is very high and would be required.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the members it was moved seconded and passed to adjourn. The Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM by the president.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeff Howard, Secretary