Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc.
April 9, 2024
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 23 members present. The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The minutes from the March meeting were passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Jeff Pope and seconded by Frank Gray. The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Bob Matteo The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
No Report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
Larry Laruenti replaced the motion detector on the front club house door.
Francis Gray had a new dusk to dawn light installed on the rifle range building so it l will ight up the parking lot.
GROUNDS
No Report
RANGE
Terry Huth, Ray Huth, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
Rich Catchpole stated he painted the gong at the 100 yard range, and still needs to paint one more target frame.
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti stated that he and a club member started to do some work on the woods part of the archery range.
TRAP
Steve Milici stated there was an opening balance of $xxxxx. There were 60 lines shot. The income was $xxxxx Expenses were $0.00. That leaves an ending balance of $xxxxx
Steve also stated that he purchased three stools for the trap range club house.
FIVE – STAND REPORT
Jim Troiano reported a balance of $xxxxx. Expenses were $ 0.00. There were no lines shot. The income was $0.00 Jim also reported that he turned over $0.00 to the treasure. Leaving an ending balance $xxxxx
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray stated that Lee Caporali is going to help with Youth Day.
Frank also stated that the forms for Youth Day will be put on the website on June 1st.
NRA
No Report
MEMBERSHIP
No Report
NEW BUSINESS
Jim Troiano stated that a club member said he would like to see yardage marks put on the pistols ranges.
Adam Karglitiz would like to see the cement archery yardage range markers painted.
Larry Laurenti stated there will be a Hunters Education class held on June 15, 2024.
Larry also stated that he has a form printed up for club members to use to get reimbursed for their purchases.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Ron Henry. He won $xxxxx. He donated it to the building project.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Ray Huth The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNIMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Jeff Pope and seconded by Ray Huth. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
VANDERGRIFT SPORTSMEN CLUB 1ST QUARTER NEWSLETTER 2024
A little late getting the newsletter out because the web page was down for a couple of months.
We would like to welcome all 65 new members to the Club.
You’ll find it’s a great place to shoot and have fun with the other members.
YOUTH-DAY WILL BE AUGUST 3rd THE FIRST SATURDAY IN AUGUST.
Frank Gray who leads the youth-day always needs help so contact him at 724-568-4163.
There was an officers meeting February 15th 2024
The ranges will be closed so the swat team can practice.
03-14-24 2 pm to 9 pm
05-09 -24 9 am to 5 pm
06-27-24 9 am to 5 pm
09-12-24 9 am to 5 PM
MENTORED YOUTH TROUT DAY IS MARCH 30TH STATEWIDE
FISH-FOR-FREE-DAYS ARE MAY 26TH AND JULY 4TH
FIRST DAY OF STATEWIDE TROUT IS APRIL 6TH 2024
Please be careful when shooting and respect other members.
Spring turkey season is coming up: YOUTH HUNT APRIL 27 2024 AND STATEWIDE MAY 4 THROUGH THE 31ST. 2024.
Check your digest for more details and times.
On the web page there’s also a calendar of events so check that also.
If anyone has any ideas on how to improve the club please come to a monthly meeting and and let us know.
Later we will pick a work day and they usually last 4 hrs. with food available.
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association
March 12, 2024
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 23 members present. The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The minutes from the February meeting were passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Terry Huth and seconded by Francis Gray. The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Bob Matteo The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Neil Jankosky gave an update on mail chimp, He stated it costed $300.00 for training on their program.
Bob Matteo stated the last two target frames have been rebuilt and installed. One of the frames is on the 25 yard range and the second is on the two hundred yard range.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
No Report
GROUNDS
No Report
RANGE
Jim Wigle, Jim Waltenbaugh, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
Rich Catchpole stated that the gong target, at the 100 yard range post, was replaced.
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti stated that there is a group of members that are willing to help repair and maintain the woods archery range.
A motion was made by Ron Henry to purchase new hay bails for the archery range and seconded by Frank Gray. The motion passed by voice vote.
TRAP
No Report There was an opening balance of $. The income was $. Expenses were $0.00. That leaves an ending balance of $
FIVE – STAND REPORT
Jim Troiano reported a balance of $xxxxx. Expenses were $ 0.00. There were no lines shot. The income was $0.00 Jim also reported that he turned over $0.00 to the treasure. Leaving an ending balance $xxxxx
Jim stated five stand will open on April 3, 2024, weather permitting, and that he is still looking for help.
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray updated the progress on Youth Day.The tent and food have been ordered. He is working on getting the hats. He is still looking for at least one more person to help.
NRA
No Report
MEMBERSHIP.
Debbie Becker stated that the membership is full. Debbie also stated that she created a new membership email. the e-mail is vandrgriftsportmanmembership@gmail.com
NEW BUSINESS
Larry Laurenti stated that there is a problem with the club’s website. It was down for seven weeks but it is now up and running. It cost $90.00 to get it taken care of.
A motion was made by Larry Larunti to have Shawn take over all the clubs social media at an additional $xxxxx a month. It was seconded by Rich Catchpole. The motion passed by voice vote.
Francis Gray gave an update on the dust to dawn light.
A motion was made by Francis Gray to have a new led light put on the rifle range roof at a cost of $240.00. It was seconded by Larry Laurenti. The motion passed by voice vote.
A motion was made by Bob Matteo to let the gentleman, that rebuilt the target frames, put up an advertisement in the range buildings. It was seconded by Jim Wigle. The motion passed by voice vote.
Niel Jankosky gave an update on the demolition of the old club house. The cost of $xxxxx will include a gravel road, a storage box, the necessary permit, and leveling gravel over the job site.
A motion was made by Bob Matteo to get the demolition and it was seconded by Geff Spiering. The motion passed by voice vote.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Bob Matteo. He won $21.00. He donated it to the demolition project.
Niel Jankosky won a multi meter.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Terry Huth The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNIMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Rich Catchpole and seconded by Ray Huth. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc.
February 13, 2024The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 28 members present. The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The minutes from the January meeting were passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Terry Huth and seconded by Francis Gray. The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Rich Catchpole. The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
No Report
GROUNDS
Larry Laurenti reported the gong, at the 100 yard range, needs repaired .
RANGE
Jim Wigle, Jim Waltenbaugh, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
Rich Catchpole stated the backing boards on the 25 yard range has been changed.
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti
NO REPORT
TRAP
Larry Laurenti gave the report on the trap range. There was an opening balance of $xxxxx. The income was $xxxxx. Expenses were $xxx. That leaves an ending balance of $xxxxxx.
FIVE – STAND REPORT
NO REPORT
Larry Laurenti reported a balance of $xxxxx. Expenses were $xxxxx. There were no lines shot. The income was $xxxxx, Jim also reported that he turned over $xxx to the treasure. Leaving an ending balance $xxxxx.
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray stated all Youth Day supplies have been inventoried and he will be contacting the NRA.
NRA
Jim Lewis stated that the NRA banquet on February 3rd, 2024 was a success.
MEMBERSHIP.
Jim Lewis stated as of tonight the membership will be full.
Jim Lewis resigned as membership officer February 13, 2024.
A motion to accept Jim Lewis’s resignation was made by Bob Matteo and seconded by Rich Catchpole. The motion passed by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
A motion to have Debbie Becker take over as the membership officer was made by Jim Lewis and seconded by Butch Schreckengost. The motion passed by voice vote.
Bob Matteo stated that the ranges will be closed for the swat team to use on March, 14, 2024, from 2pm to 9pm, on May, 9 2024, from 9am to 5pm, June, 27,2024, from 9am to 5pm and September, 12, 2024, from 9am to 5pm.
Larry Laurenti stated that there is a problem with the club’s website and it is being worked on to get it back on line.
Francis Gray gave an update on the dust to dawn light.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Bryan Jankosky. He won xxxxx He donated it to the Youth Day.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Butch Schreckengost. The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNIMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Butch Schreckengost. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc. January 9, 2024
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 16 members present. The meeting opened with the “Pledge of Allegiance.” The minutes from the December meeting were passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Jeff Pope and seconded by Roy Huth. The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Terry Huth. The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Francis Gray gave an update on getting the clubs dusk to dawn light replaced. Francis has sent a registered letter to the Utility Commission and now has a case number.
Neil Jankosky gave a update on Mail Chimp and is trying to get a discount for the club because we are a nonprofit organization.
Neil has also applied for a demolition permit for the old club house.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
Jim Waltenbaugh reported that the rifle range shooting shelter needs checked. He suspects that there may be leak over the fourth shooting bench.
GROUNDS
Larry Laurenti reported the gong, at the 200 yard range, has been repaired and installed.
RANGE
Jim Wigle, Jim Waltenbaugh, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
Larry Laurenti stated the backing boards on all ranges will need to be checked after all the rain that club has had.
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti
NO REPORT
TRAP
Steve Milcic gave the report on the trap range. There was an opening balance of xxxxx. They shot 19 lines. The income was $0.00. Expenses were $0.00. That leaves an ending balance of xxxxx.
Steve reported that he has received a bill from the architect for making the handicap compliance plan for the trap range club house. The invoice was for xxxxx .
FIVE – STAND REPORT
NO REPORT
Jim Troiano reported a balance of $0.00. Expenses were $ 0.00. There were no lines shot. The income was $0.00 Jim also reported that he turned over $0.00 to the treasure. Leaving an ending balance
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray stated that Youth Day will be on the first Saturday of August 2024.
NRA
Jim Lewis stated that the NRA will have its annual fund raiser February 3rd, 2024.
MEMBERSHIP.
Jim Lewis has received 610 renewals so far.
A motion to accept seventy-three new members was made by Jim Lewis and seconded by Jeff Pope. The motion passed by voice vote.
Jim has presented seventy-three new members to be installed into the club after their orientation on January 14, 2024.
Jim turned over xxxxx, to the treasurer, from dues collection.
NEW BUSINESS
Jill Cooper, a newly elected representative from the Pa House, gave a talk on some of things that she does for the districts that she represents.
A motion to get a table at the NRA fund raising dinner was made by Larry Laurenti and seconded by Frank Gray. The motion passed by voice vote.
Larry Laurenti stated the new club house door code has been changed. He will change the gate code this week.
RAFFLE The raffle was won by Jeff Pope. He won xxxxx and donated it to the Youth Day.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Francis Gray and seconded by Steve Milcic. The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNIMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Rich Catchpole and seconded by Frank Gray. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
There was a shotgun shoot for the kiski area kids around July.Larry Laurenti spread and raked the gravel in the parking lot.A storm blew the metal arm off the gate 7-13-23 and Larry was able to fix it because it’s a breakaway arm.The youth day went very well with 40 young shooters having fun with their parents or guardian.The club is in need of new target archery bales for the primary archery range and the woods range. If anyone knows where to find those please let Larry Laurenti know at 412-477-7887 or any officer. The old supplier is in no longer business.There was an officers meeting Aug. 22, 2023 and 10-3-23.A new flagpole was installed by Larry Laurenti, Bob Mateo, Gerald, Migliorisi and Ed Schwab – supervisor.Joe Ferguson started the duct work at the club to solve the noise problem 10-24-23. The excellent work is completed for free!The shoot in days open to the public was well received run by Frank Gray and a whole bunch of help and fun and the food was great too especially Jim Lewis’s great chili. HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Vandergrift Sportsmen’s Association, Inc. December 12, 2023
The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM, presided over by President Jim Waltenbaugh There were 15 members present. The 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 Francis Gray and seconded by Terry Huth. The motion was passed by voice vote. The treasure’s report was passed out to all members present. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Jim Wigle. The motion passed by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Larry Laurenti stated he is going to send a thank you letter to Ferguson heating company for fixing the cold air return in the club house.
Frank Gray gave a final report on sight in days. There were 15 members and 25 non menber’s that came to the range. Frank also stated that they collected $111.00. The expenses for the three days were $124.50 leaving the club with a $13.50 cost.
Frank also wanted to thank everyone who helped and all the members that donated food for the sight in days.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDINGS
No Report .
GROUNDS
Larry Laurenti reported the gong at the 200 yard range needs repaired.
RANGE
Jim Wigle, Jim Waltenbaugh, Richard Catchpole, and Butch Schreckengost –
Rich Catchpole stated they changed the 200 yard backing.
ARCHERY
Larry Laurenti
Larry stated that he has not found any hay bales yet.
TRAP
Steve Milcic gave the report on the trap range. There was an opening balance of $xxxxx. They shot 43 lines. The income was $xxxxx. Expenses were $0.00. That leaves an ending balance of $xxxxx.
FIVE – STAND REPORT
Jim Troiano reported a balance of $xxxxx. Expenses were $ 0.00. There were no lines shot. The income was $0.00 Jim also reported that he turned over $xxxxx to the treasure. Leaving an ending balance of $xxxxx.
YOUTH DAY
Frank Gray
No Report
NRA
Jim Lewis
Jim stated that the NRA has resumed the Youth Summit Program. It will be held in Harrisburg, PA. The top two shooters will go to Washington DC. The applications can be found on the NRA website.
MEMBERSHIP.
Jim Lewis has received 510 renewals so far.
NEW BUSINESS
Larry Laurenti stated that AT&T was doing an upgrade to the cell tower.
Ron Henry got some targets donated to the club from are new legislator.
A motion to have our new legislator come to the club meeting to answer questions was made by Rich Catchpole and seconded by Francis Gray. The motion passed by voice vote.
Francis Gray will send a letter to the Utility Commission Bureau of Consumer Services trying to get West Penn Power to upgrade the club’s street light.
RAFFLE
The raffle was won by Terry Moore. He won $xxxxx. He donated it to the club.
Rich Catchpole won a key chain.
PAY BILLS
A motion to pay the bills was made by Frank Gray and seconded by Terry Huth. The motion passed by voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion for adjournment was made by Steve Milcic and seconded by Frank Gray. The motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes submitted by: Geff Spiering
