2015-01 Hangfire - Tri-City Gun Club Website

TRI-CITY GUN CLUB
TCGC REGULAR MEETINGS:
Goldsby Community Center, 122 E. Center Rd.,
Goldsby, OK
Friday, January 2nd at 7:30PM
PRESIDENT
Mark Ericksen
405-627-2844
president@tricitygunclub.org
JANUARY 2015
Friday, February 6th at 7:30PM
VICE-PRESIDENT
Lea Greenleaf
405-830-7588
vicepresident@tricitygunclub.org
SECRETARY
Ronny Robertson
405-664-2101
secretary@tricitygunclub.org
TREASURER
Scott Stehno
405-759-0819
treasurer@tricitygunclub.org
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Eric Bauman
405-820-3916
memberatlarge@tricitygunclub.org
CHIEF RANGE SAFETY
OFFICER
Ken Anderson
405-249-9804
crso@tricitygunclub.org
SCHEDULER
Brad Corn
405-249-2556
scheduler@tricitygunclub.org
WEBMASTER
Jason Rapp
webmaster@tricitygunclub.org
Rest in Peace
Mystique
My best friend and companion
Closed her eyes today
As her head was in my hand.
She had just been meeting and
greeting shooters, one of the
things she loved to do.
The thoughts that scurried
through my head,
As I cradled her in my arms.
Were of the years we had been
together.
And OH her many charms.
Today there was no gentle
nudge, with an "I love you"
gaze.
Only a heart that's filled with
tears remembering our joy filed
days.
12/23/2014
The many steps she took following me as I worked.
A friend told me "You should cry
no more, God also loves our
canine friends and
He has a doggy- door.
Bill R Hutcheson
(405)664-1128
ELECTION TIME
At the General Meeting on Jan. 2nd, Executive Committee elections will be held. Only Regular and Life members are eligible
to vote. Please plan to come out and vote for your Executive
Committee members.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 PM in the TCGC Range Stat House, 450 Jerry Black Lane, Goldsby, OK
Current Membership Dues:
Associate Working - $80.00—Associate Non-Working - $160.00—Regular Working - $60.00—Regular Non-Working - $140.00
Spousal - $25.00—Junior - $0.00
New Associate Members One Time Initiation Fee $125.00
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Here we are again at the end of another year and no
one has had any serious accidents at the range, this
is good.
I would like to thank the EC for their dedication to
the club.
There were numerous projects completed and some
still being worked on.
The EC would like to thank all the volunteers for
their commitment to the betterment of our gun club.
I would like all the members to realize what this
clubs mission statement is and have the members
make sure those on the EC understand this club is
not here to sit on the sideline and watch our future
shooters dwindle away.
With 80+ acres of land we have much
potential to grow and with that growth we can
also have more members but it isn’t done as
In the January general meeting I am going to ask the easily as it is said. Much planning has to be
done and with each plan also comes the input
members what they think about having a limited
from the current members. If you look at how
number of organizations, screened by the EC, pay
the current ranges are laid out you can see how
the club to bring some of their people out to shoot.
This would be during the week and not tying up any
much land is not utilized. Please think about
one range totally. This way a club member would
what you would like to see at your range over
still have access.
the next 5, 10 or more years and let members
of the Executive Committee know.
We have had the Norman Chamber of Commerce
and Marriott inquire about shooting shotgun. NAPA
has come out and shot shotgun and donated some
tools two years in a row.
A couple of personal notes, the first to
Bill Hutcheson a Thank You for all the things he
has done for me and the club. As you saw on
the front page Bill’s constant companion and
I would think that having some of the community
the Official Range Dog died 2 days before
come out to shoot and see how much fun the shootChristmas. I will miss Mystique as well; she
ing sports are and see the camaraderie of the club
never failed to come and find me every time I
members, is a very high mark on our mission statecame to the range for a scratch behind the ear
ment.
and a wag of her tail. Second, I want to thank
TRI CITY GUN CLUB'S MISSION STATEMENT:
Jamie Schmidt for stepping up and volunteering
to do the Vice Presidents job since no one else
The objective of this organization shall be to encourwould. It’s sad with over 1200 members that
age citizens of the United States, or legal residents
people won’t step up to volunteer to help. Lastresiding in our community, to participate in legitimate
ly, to everyone for doing their part to make OUR
shooting sports of all types and disciplines, with a
view toward a better knowledge of the safe handling club the Best in Oklahoma. Many don’t realize
that we are the ONLY NRA Gold Level Club in
and proper care of firearms, as well as improved
Oklahoma; that’s right the only one. As noted
marksmanship. It shall be our further objective and
purpose to forward the fellowship, self-discipline,
in other places I am running for TCGC Presiteam play, and self-reliance which are the essentials dent and I would ask for and appreciate your
of good sportsmanship and the foundation of true
support.
patriotism.
I wish for everyone to have the good
things in life for the coming New Year such as
loving family, good friends, a straight shooting
gun and lots of ammo.
Thank You!
Mark Ericksen
(405) 627-2844
Lea Greenleaf
president@tricitygunclub.org
VICE-PRESIDENTS CORNER
PRESIDENTS CORNER
This will be my last article as Vice President so
I’ll try to make it worth while. All of the members of the Executive Committee are wonderful
to work with and ALL of them only have one
goal and that is to make Tri-City Gun Club the
best in the State. Like every organization it
takes more than just leadership; it takes members who want to be part of the best as well and
are willing to do their part to make it happen.
How many times have you said to someone
that you were a member here and the first thing
you heard from them was how great they heard
it was and how do they become a member.
(405) 830-7588
vicepresident@tricitygunclub.org
The “Hangfire”, published monthly, is the publication of the Tri-City Gun Club, Inc.,, P.O. BOX 1604, Norman, OK 73070-1604
Tri-City Gun Club, Inc. is not responsible for the content of articles submitted and published in the Hangfire, even though all newsletter articles, and advertisements are approved by the Vice-President and Editor for
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consequential injures or damages is disclaimed. Information regarding match schedules or specific dates and locations for events should be verified prior to monetary or travel commitments. References to any
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NEW BADGES FOR 2015
SAFETY CORNER
The round “hat badges” are going to be a part of Tri-City’s
history. They were around for many years and served a purpose but getting the pieces and having the printing done was
becoming more and more difficult and costly. The other problem that started coming up far too often was someone giving
their badge and gate code to someone else and telling them
to “have a good time”. The new Tri-City Gun Club Badge will
be the size of your drivers license and like your license it will
have your name and photograph. It will have the TCGC Logo
as well as the year it is valid to be used. There will also be
some color coding used to help members identify Range
Safety Officers, Life Members, Instructors or club officers.
They also incorporate a security overlay to ensure that counterfeits can’t be made. The best part is it takes about 30 seconds to make the card and the cost will be in the 39 cents per
card range. The cards do not have any other personal information on them nor do they have any “chips” or magnetic
strips. They are just a plain I.D. card like so many businesses
and schools utilize to show who is permitted and who is not.
Just as in the past your guests are not required to have visible
identification, they just have to remain with you at all times.
The cards will come with a clip for easy attachment to clothing
but will not damage any material. Members will also be allowed to utilize a lanyard if they choose as long as it is visible
while at the range. Remember to brush your hair and your
teeth and smile when you come for renewal.
Around 2 years ago, Gene Adkisson approached me and
asked if I would consider taking over as Chief Range
Safety Officer when his health got to the point he could
no longer do it. I was happy to do it for Gene as well as
to serve our fantastic club, and have continued to do so
for the past year and a half. It’s been an honor to serve
the club and I am truly thankful for all the support I've received from our members and Executive Committee.
But, for health reasons that make it painful for me to be
on my feet for long periods of time, I’ve decided not to run
for CRSO this year. With a little arm twisting, Ken Anderson has agreed to take over as Chief Range Safety Officer, and I’m confident he will do a great job. I would
ask that you give him the same support you’ve given me
and help him out any way you can. I’ve also told him that
when he’s had enough, I hope to be well and able to
come back and run for the position again! I’ll certainly
miss being as involved with the club as I have been and
will miss being a part of the EC. You have an EC that
really has the clubs best interest in mind and they all
work hard to better the club.
One quick change that Ken suggested is going forward,
let’s begin each year with everyone filling out new guest
waivers when you bring a guest. The guest waivers will
be good from Jan 1 until Dec 31, and then the following
year, they will need to be filled out again. In the past,
we’ve just said to have your guest fill one out once a
year, but this way it will be easier to remember when to
have them completed. So, if you had your guests fill one
out in November, please have the do it again the first
time you bring them out after Jan 1 and that way we will
have one in this year. Ken will continue to pick them up
on the ranges and file them so we have them on record.
Don’t be surprised if he asks you at the range if you’ve
had your guests fill one out this year!
TCGC COMMITTEES & CHAIRPERSONS
COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON
CONTACT INFO
Activities
Joe Mays
405-354-7342
josephmays@sbcglobal.net
Archery
Stan Marshall
405-321-3057
soonersfan@yahoo.com
Grant Writing
Jamie Schmidt
405-620-6977
Insurance
Whitney Boutin
405-579-0453
Maintenance
Bill Hutcheson
405-664-1128
Glkshooter63@yahoo.com
Membership
Ronny Robertson
405-664-2101
secretary@tricitygunclub.org
Safety
Jerry Vanbebber
405-820-8076
crso@tricitygunclub.org
Skeet Range
Wes Squyres
jwsrtile1@msn.com
Youth
Jamie Schmidt
405-620-6977
youth@tricitygunclub.org
Remember the two safety rules I’ve asked that everyone
focus on this year. Where is my muzzle pointed, and
where will my bullet impact. If we do that, we should continue to have the safest club in the state!
Be safe and I’ll see you at the range.
Jerry Vanbebber,
TCGC Chief Range Safety Officer
405-613-6974
crso@tricitygunclub.org
405-820-8076
* * * * * * * * * * NOTE ADDRESS CHANGE * * * * * * * * * *
TRI-CITY GUN CLUB - P.O. Box 1604 - Norman, OK 73070-1604
http://www.tricitygunclub.org
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RANGE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
FOR SALE
To Schedule range or facility use contact:
Brad Corn at 405-249-2556 or email:
scheduler@tricitygunclub.org
Unless noted there is always one range open
Springfield Armory 1911-A1 45 ACP pistol with 2
mags – Exc condition - $625
See legend for range designations
Date
Location Event Times
JAN 01
JAN 02
JAN 04
JAN 10
JAN 13
JAN 15
JAN 17
JAN 17
JAN 24
FEB 1
FEB 6
FEB 14
FEB 19
FEB 28
sh, lr
sh, lr
sh
sh
ALL
sh
sr
sh, lr
sh, lr
sh
sr
Kahr PM9 9mm pistol with 2 mags – NIB $650
Sport/Activity
Contact Dennis @405 408 4041 phone or text –
can meet you at the range (01/15)
NEW YEARS DAY
19:30-21:00
Membership Meeting
08:00-16:00
Practical Pistol Shooters
08:00-14:00
MBABR Match
18:30-20:00
By-Law Committee Meeting
18:30-20:00
Executive Committee Meeting
08:00-12:00
WORK DAY
09:00-17:00
SDA Class
09:00-13:00
Military Pistol Match
08:00-16:00
Practical Pistol Shooters
19:30-21:00
Membership Meeting
08:00-14:00
MBABR Match
18:30-20:00
Executive Committee Meeting
09:00-13:00
Military Pistol Match
RANGE TARGET SIZES
Pole Target size 2 = 2"x2" by 70"
Targets that will fit on it. 24"x36”
Check TCGC Website for Latest Calender!
Legend:
ar = archery range, lr = long range, sr = short range,
sa = shotgun area, pr = pistol range, all = all ranges,
sh = stat house, sk = skeet range, tr = trap range
MATCH DIRECTORS
EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE
BOTH THE “HANGFIRE” AND TCGC
WEBSITE ARE UP TO DATE.
MILITARY BOLT ACTION BENCH REST MATCH—MBABR
Steve Vannoy steve-v@sbcglobal.net (405) 769-2126
MILITARY REVOLVER & SEMI-AUTO PISTOL MATCH
Ed Pulver
edpulver@cox.net
(405) 830-7466
BEFORE YOU CARRY A
FIREARM TO THE LINE
MAKE SURE
THE LINE IS
HOT!!!!
PRACTICAL PISTOL SHOOTERS
Shawn Sanderson al45auto@cox.net (405) 495-3533
WINTER WARS
Tony Lawson lawsont@pldi.net
Jeff Anderson jfrya@cox.net
(405) 485-8062
(405) 921-2998
SHORT MAGAZINE LEE-ENFIELD &
VINTAGE BATTLE RIFLE MATCH
Gerald Goodnight gergood2@aol.com (405) 387-5249
ARCHERY
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SHOTGUN
?
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If you are aware of any changes or anyone that has been left off of this list
please notify Vice President Lea Greenleaf at : vicepresident@tricitygunclub.org
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ITEMS OF NOTE:
TRI-CITY GUN CLUB STORE
We offer for sale clothing and hats with the
TCGC club logo on them all at reasonable prices
for our members. We are offering the following
sales prices during the remainder of 2014.
1. Waivers: Have Guests sign waivers when you bring them on Range
Property!
2. Only Club approved targets will be
allowed on TCGC Property. Violations of this rule could be grounds
for your membership to be reviewed.
3. GATE: Allow for the gate to fully
open or close before entering gate
code; if you do not gate will freeze
and have to be reset. DO NOT allow people you do not know to follow you through the gate.
4. Any member has the right to ask
to see someone’s club badge.
Those not having the proper credentials should be asked to leave.
Items will be available at the monthly meetings.
Reg. Price Sale Price
TCGC Coffee Cups
$10.00
Sweatshirts
$25.00
$12.50
Denim Shirts long & short sleeve
$25.00
$12.50
T-Shirts (Several styles)
$10.00
$5.00
TCGC Hats
$10.00
$5.00
Tri-City Gun Club Patches
$2.00
$1.00
TCGC Stickers
$1.00
$0.50
Cleaning Patches:
22 cal - 100pk
$1.00
30 cal - 200pk
$3.00
Sale and/or New Items will be announced in the
"Hangfire". Money generated in sales will be used to
buy additional merchandise.
The club appreciates your business.
Linda Miller (405) 615-8421 lmiller2017@att.net
MAINTENANCE CORNER
The next work day is January 17, 2015 At 0800.
A special THANK YOU to all the workers that contributed their hours to make the Range a great place to come and
shoot.
The new gate code will be in effect December 31 after 1630 hrs. Please be aware of anyone behind you tries to come
thru the gate, they might not be members. If you are the last to leave the range and the gate is open please close it.
It used to be in the rules that before a shooter leave the range, he or she removes the target. With winter here, the winds
and damp weather causes targets to come loose and blow over the range. Please help to keep our range clean. On the
pistol and short range the target holders are kept under the canopy at the block wall that separates the pistol and short
range with the chain to secure them, along with putting the metal stands against the wall.
To the shotgun shooters please break ALL BOXES COMPLETELY down
before putting in dumpster. As the shotgun shooters are to clean up their
hulls so are the rifle and pistol shooters are.
THIS IS YOUR RANGE, BE PROUD OF IT.
Bill R. Hutcheson
Maintenance Director
Thanks for your help.
Bill R. Hutcheson
(405) 664-1128
maintenance@tricitygunclub.org
If you would like to work on a project please call me.
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cation Fe
Treasurer’s Corner
I have been working with the CPA to clean up our accounting books and correct errors that I found
in QuickBooks. The errors are just some account numbers were changed, hidden, or some information
was in the wrong account number. The reports that have been provided balance with our bank accounts.
We had a strong November and December is rocking along just like it should.
After meeting with the CPA we decided to change some account numbers and to make two types
of expenses to report to the club. We will have administrative expenses, and range maintenance expenses. I have made the changes to the November expense sheet so you can see the new way I am trying to
provide the best details to the membership. If you have any questions please ask.
I have attached a new budget for 2015 with new account numbers and names to reflect the changes in QuickBooks. The amounts were adjusted as needed and the over all budget was reduced by a small
amount to bring in line with last year. You will see we have a budget and a project list for 2015. The
budget is just what we think we will need for 2015 and the project list with estimated cost is just a starting
point for the EC to work from. We might get a lot of the work, or material donated so as we begin a project
we will try to provide the estimated cost to the club. So please let us know any questions as the EC plans
and works on improvements to range. We want to be known as the best range in Oklahoma.
Thank you to everyone for wonderful 2014. I am looking forward to serving as your treasurer 2015.
I will continue to providing the best details as to how the funds are spent and keep everyone informed as
2015 gets under way and projects are started or finished.
I will have on the web site two new forms for 2015. One will be a new mileage sheet to used when
asking to be reimburse for mileage from the club. It will have a place to put beginning mileage, ending
mileage, total mileage, and purpose of trip and the current mileage rate from the government. I have a
new account just for mileage. I am also going to work on the expense report reimbursement form to enlarge the size of the boxes. So if please watch the web site for the new forms.
If you need more details please drop me an email at treasurer@tricitygunclub.org
May your books always balance!!
Scott Stehno, Treasurer
405-201-9456
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Proposed by-law change
In accordance to the By-Laws of Tri-City Gun Club a proposed change
in our current By-Laws has been submitted to the Executive Committee and is hereby submitted to the membership for review. The proposed change will be voted on by ballot of current Regular and Life
members at the February 6, 2015 General Meeting. The current ByLaw is printed below and followed by the proposed By-Law change.
Current by-law wording:
Section 3.05 Life Membership. A Life Membership can be granted to any Regular Member of the Tri City
Gun Club who has been a continuous member for five (5) years and is sixty-five (65) years of age or older.
To become a life member, the member must send a request to the executive board in writing stating that
they be made a life member. Life Members are exempt from dues and are entitled to all privileges of Regular Membership. Which include the right to vote in all elections, run for office, and maintain the right to
have access to the range. They must however; go through the renewal process and range orientation
each year to maintain these privileges. If they do not go through these two processes, their Life membership will not be forfeited, but the privileges to vote, or hold office, or be given their new cards and access to
the range will be lifted until they do their renewals as outlined in the by-laws. Life Members are not to be
counted in the total count of members for Tri City Gun Club.
Proposed by-law wording:
Section 3.05 Life Membership. A Life Membership can be granted to any Regular Member of the Tri City
Gun Club who has been a continuous member for five (5) years and is sixty-five (65) years of age or older,
or, has served as an Executive, or Appointed Officer for a period of four (4) consecutive years, regardless
of his/her age. To become a life member, the member must send a request to the executive board in writing stating that they be made a life member. Life Members are exempt from dues and are entitled to all
privileges of Regular Membership. Which include the right to vote in all elections, run for office, and maintain the right to have access to the range. They must however; go through the renewal process and range
orientation each year to maintain these privileges. If they do not go through these two processes, their Life
membership will not be forfeited, but the privileges to vote, or hold office, or be given their new cards and
access to the range will be lifted until they do their renewals as outlined in the by-laws. Life Members are
not to be counted in the total count of members for Tri City Gun Club.
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FOR SALE
INFORMATION

Armalite AR-24 9mm pistol (CZ 75 clone) w/
extra mags. Exc. cond. $400.00Taurus

M94 .22 LR 9 shot revolver w/2” bbl., stainless.
Exc. cond. $325.00

FNH FS2000 .223 “bull pup” flat top carbine
w/16” bbl. Exc. cond. $1300.00

IAC (Norinco) M1897 12 ga. pump shotgun
(Win 97 clone). Exc. cond. $400.00

MechTech Systems Glock 17 carbine conversion unit (CCU) – complete flat top upper assembly (16” bbl., receiver, butt stock) ready to
install on your Glock frame. Convert from pistol
to carbine and back again in seconds. Exc.
cond. $375.00

Leatherwood ART M-1000 rifle scope (2.5-10 x
44) for M-14/M1A scope mount (scope rings
and “camputer” system factory installed).
Mounted but never fired with box and instructions. $265.00
FOR
ADVERTISERS
The end of the year is
once again upon us and
January 15th is the closing day for advertisers to
renew their ads or even
change them.
ATTENTION
Contact: Del Presley at goldenz@cox.net or
The Executive Committee is asking that all call 405-664-3789
(1114)
TCGC members hearing or witnessing shooting
in the Canadian River bed to make an immediate report to the City of Norman Police Dept. at
PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS INFORMATION
their non-emergency phone number, 321-1444
or 321-1600. If you witness an event that consti- Email vicepresident@tricitygunclub.org to place or change
your advertisement. There is no charge. Deadline is the Fritutes an emergency use 911.
Entry gate
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS GATE TIMING HAS
BEEN CHANGED. THE GATE WILL REMAIN
OPEN FOR 20 SECONDS. This is enough time for
you to enter and one (1) guest to follow. Should
someone you do not know follow you to the gate
simply pull in far enough for the gate to close and
stop. If they are a member they will have the gate
code and open the gate. We have experienced an
increase of non-members following members thru
the gate. Please remember tri-city is a private
club…..your club…..protect it. If you experience
any problem go to the “blue” phone box and pick-up
the phone, it automatically dials 911 for the McClain
county sheriffs office. Tell them where you are and
that you want to report a trespasser.
day evening following the Executive Committee monthly
meeting.
Ads run for 2 consecutive months then are removed unless re-submitted. PLEASE NOTIFY :
VICEPRESIDENT@TRICITYGUNCLUB.ORG WHEN YOUR
ITEMS ARE SOLD.
NOTICE….....NOTICE….....NOTICE
Associate Members who have been in the club for more
than one year and wish to apply for Regular Membership
may do so by following the guidelines as written in Section 4.02 & 4.03 of the Tri-City Gun Club, Inc. By-Laws. A
one time land fee of $100 is required. Club members
over the age of 65 who have maintained Regular Membership for 5 or more consecutive years should apply to
the Executive Committee for a Life Membership.
Contact TCGC Secretary Ronny Robertson for more info
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MEMBER-AT-LARGE
I hope everyone had a merry Christmas, and a safe
and happy New Years!
Hello to our new members as well!
By now, the voting members will have decided upon
Mark Erickson or Lea Greenleaf as the President to
lead us into the 2015 year.
I know that both of these individuals feel very strongly
about seeing TCGC continue to grow and improve,
and we'll be fortunate either way the vote will have
gone.
For sale or trade
Remington Model 742 “Woodsmaster”, 30-06,
including a Bushnell Scope and 2 magazines,
also includes Hard-shell case and 100 rounds
of 30-06 ammo. Asking $450 or will consider a
trade for nice 9mm or .40S&W semiautomatic.
Contact: Nick Garza at (405) 834-8934 or by
email at nicholas_garza@sbcglobal.net (0115)
GENERAL INFORMATION
We'll also be welcoming Ken Anderson on board as
the new Chief Range Safety Officer, since Jerry
Vanbebber has stepped down.
Ken has been very active with RSO'ing at all of the
TCGC events, and I feel is going to do us an excellent job.
Deadline for Ads or Articles for the HANGFIRE
Newsletter is the Friday evening following the Executive Committee meeting. Contact the VicePresident with your article at:
Jerry will really be missed, and I have to admire him
for having become so active in our club so quickly, as
well as taking time to attend classes to obtain various
NRA certificates.
Chief RSO Ken Anderson asks that you notify
him anytime you function as a Range Safety Officer at 405-249-9804 or crso@tricitygunclub.org.
vicepresident@tricitygunclub.org
McClain County Sheriff: 405-527-4606
The next two months will see somewhere in the
neighborhood of about 150 new members joining,
which is always exciting. Please take time to introduce yourselves when the opportunity arises, and
welcome them into the TCGC family.
This will be the first Hangfire that our new editor, Inde
Davis, provides for us, and I look forward to TCGC
having the ability to continue to produce such a quality newsletter. Lea Greenleaf did a great job of publishing it each month, but it's pretty much a beast all
in itself these days, what with TCGC having grown so
much and so much to cover.
As stated in the by-laws, the Vice President will continue to insure that the Hangfire is published each
month, and will interact between the editor and
TCGC members and the EC. Regardless of who occupies the office of VP, we can have continuity in our
Hangfire.
As always, don't hesitate to contact me should you
have any issues or suggestions for the club, and I
Iook forward to another year serving on the EC.
Eric Bauman
Member At Large
405.820.3916
memberatlarge@tricitygunclub.org
Archery Range Decorum
Over the last several weeks we have been doing some extra
maintenance on the archery range and it is really looking
good. We have hung several new Yellow Jacket bag targets
and move some damaged but still serviceable to the 80 and
90 yard positions. Unfortunately, someone did not read the
sign at the entrance of the range and I’m sure accidently
used broad-head arrows on two of the brand new bag targets. Normally we expect to get 2 to 3 years use out of them
however, on these two we will be lucky to get ever a year.
Please use either the hay bale butts, the cardboard targets,
or bring your own for anything other than target or field
points.
There is a 2 cylinder PVC quiver on one of the tables at the
range. It is an old fashion honor bin. If you find an arrow and
it is not yours put it in the quiver and leave it. If you find one
of yours in the quiver please take it home with you. The club
uses black Carbon Express Youth arrows for our programs
and Wildlife Department Easton aluminum youth arrows for
sponsored programs Typical of all beginning archery training
we lose a few arrows during each session. If you happen to
find one please, even if damaged, leave it in the quiver. I
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General Membership Meeting — December 5, 2014
1. President Mark Ericksen called the meeting to order at 7:30.
2. Previous meeting minutes were accepted.
3. The Scholarship was awarded by Gene Adkisson’ s Daughter Kim Ludwig to Brandon
Copass.
4. Jerry Tomlinson was awarded a plaque and gift cards toward the purchase of a 1911 of
his choice, for his five years of service as club President. Jerry’s goal was to rebuild the
range. He succeeded beyond all expectations.
5. The Hangfire is delayed to allow the pictures of the awards to be included.
6. Candidates for officer elections were presented. Member at Large, Treasurer, Secretary,
and Scheduler all saw unopposed incumbents. Please, thank each of them for their continued service.
7. CRSO Jerry Vanbebber will not run again this term. Ken Anderson will run in his place.
Though Jerry will be missed in the roll of CRSO, Ken is an excellent candidate to fill his
shoes. Jerry may run for office again in the future. Jerry and Ken are both greatly appreciated.
8. The incumbent President Mark Ericksen is running against current Vice President Lea
Greenleaf. Both have provided excellent service to the club in their capacity as officers and
as members. Mark and Lea were each allowed time to make brief speeches. The election
will be in January.
9. There is currently no applicant for the Vice President position. If none is found prior to
the election, the EC may appoint one.
10. The Hangfire will be outsourced to free up time for the VP.
11. Please, read the Hangfire. It is full of important information.
12. If you know a member has died, or if you have died, please notify the board.
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13. The NRA range specialist will be out on December 30 . The range will be closed.
14. Joe brought a Dreyse Model 1907. Dreyse was the inventor of the needle rifle. This pis-
tol is chambered in 6.35MM(.32Cal)
15. 2015-16 scholarship applications for next year will be taken in April.
16. The budget was presented and approved.
17. The range needs RSO’s available during the holidays.
President Mark Ericksen adjourned the meeting at 8:23PM.
Recorded and Prepared by Stephen Rudnick s.rudnick@ou.edu 405-209-0371
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Executive Committee Meeting — December 18, 2014
1. President Mark Ericksen called the meeting to order at 6:30.
2. Previous meeting minutes were accepted.
3. All officers were in attendance.
4. Appleseed wanted to get on the schedule for April 19th. However, that date is full. They opted to utilize
the short range for their instructional event on May 30th and 31st as well as October 17th and 18th. The two
sets of dates were approved by the EC.
5. All Hangfire submissions should now be sent to the designated address, editor@tricitygunclub.org.
6. Inde Davis will now handle the Hangfire.
7. There was discussion regarding the website and available admin people.
8. New TCGC product ideas were presented. We will try some new products at meetings.
9. Apple Pay and PayPal were discussed. It was noted that PayPal is anti-gun.
10. The possibility of adding range closing information to the website was discussed. This should not be a
problem. Lea will look into it further.
11. Currently, satellite is the only option for internet at the range.
12. Options for a shared TCGC phone account along the lines of Google Phone were discussed. This
would improve the ability of the club to get information out to those who choose not to utilize the internet.
13. Jamie has volunteered to take the VP position if it cannot otherwise be filled.
14. We need to ensure there are people available to serve in Customer Service rolls for the website. Later
in the discussion, it was concluded that an FAQ with instructions may also be beneficial.
15. The value of a gate counter was discussed.
16. There was a motion to buy 7 expanded steel trash cans at up to $2500 for the total purchase. These
are lidded and will help to keep the range neater. The motion was approved.
17. Hearing protection and signage was discussed.
18. The effort and expense of scheduling for profit events was discussed at length. Several pros and cons
were brought, but no consensus was met. The issue was tabled to allow time for research and reflection.
19. Giving retired military a benefit such as early entry into life membership was discussed. It was also
considered that this may be a better option to offer to our disabled veteran members. This issue will be differed to the membership to get a better feel for what people would like.
20. Brad suggested a new bylaw change to offer club officers life membership after four consecutive years
of service to the club as an officer.
21. It was suggested that we keep the badge making kit and a laptop together, as a badge cannot be
made without a computer available.
22. New member forms will be online.
23. New member dates are set, but will not be published.
24. We have a source for a 250 gallon used propane tank for $350. It is to be delivered in March or April.
25. Bill showed plans for new gong targets. Lea also suggested spring frame targets. There was interest in
doing a few of both. We would like to see what the NRA range expert has to say first.
26. President Mark Ericksen adjourned the meeting at 9:08PM.
Recorded and Prepared by Stephen Rudnick s.rudnick@ou.edu 405-209-0371
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TRI-CITY RECYCLING PROGRAMS
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