July 2018 – KRVGA

Kern River Valley Gun Association

Meeting Minutes

July 26, 2018

Meeting called to order by Vice President Rich McDonald at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce and began with the flag salute. 14 members in attendance.

Introductions:

New Members – None
First Time Attendees – Lori Miller, John and Diane Taylor

Past Meeting Minutes: Kee Johnson read the minutes for the meeting held on June 28, 2018. There was some discussion about the use of cell phones at long range shoot. Minute were approved

Vice-President’s Report: Rich McDonald

New Cell Phone Number (760) 223-5083. The other cell phone did not work. Verizon is the carrier.
Gun Law Status
The deadline for gun owners to register their firearms as “assault weapons” or modify them to be compliant with the restrictions that resulted from SB 880 and AB 1135 (2016) must be completed by 11:59:59 P.M. on June 30, 2018.

Treasurer’s Report: Bob Johnson gave the treasurer’s report. Club has $25,437.57. Income for the month was $2,047.00. Expenses was $747.44. Currently have 545 members plus 43 life members.

Chief Range Safety Officer Report: Mark Miller advised that the August schedule has been posted. Miller advised he and Bob Johnson went to a class in Visalia on Saturday, July 21, 2018, and are now certified to teach RSO’S for our club. Discussion about opening class to other clubs and charge them – NO. Discussion about having new RSO’S pay for ½ of class and then reimburse them in a year if they are in good standing.

Club is in need of more RSO’S. Four are currently in training.

Competition Director: Brian Dowd

½ mile shoot – Frank Llanes 1^st Place
July Competition – Turning Target Handgun Shoot – John Negrete 1^st Place
August Competition – August 4^th – Aspirin Shoot
September Competition – September 1^st – Long Range Center fire rifle
September 22^nd – Tactical 3 Gun
October Competition – October 6^th – Zombie Apocalypse Night Shoot
November Competition – November 3^rd – Annual Turkey Shoot – Paper Targets Only – No Turkeys will be harmed at this shoot.

Committee Reports:

Shotgun Group – Joe Price – Not too many shooters but lots of weeds to take care of. Will be calling Homer Hansen to order clay pigeons and schedule a pick up date.
Upcoming events
September 29^th – Toys for Tots Charity Shoot
Cowboy Action Group – Rich McDonald
Upcoming events
August 11^th – Cowboy Action
August 12^th – Cowboy Quick Draw
Range Maintenance – Brian Dowd – Thank you to all that participate in range maintenance. Range looks very nice.