July Meeting Minutes taken by Cheryl Moseley for Bob Holland (410-296-1596)

Treasurers Report

Robin Meyer

410-833-8310

The club currently carries a positive cash balance of  $3,224.03

50/50 Door Prize

Our own VP Cheryl Moseley won the July drawing, walking away with whopping $17.50. Congratulations Cheryl!

New Member Chairman

The club is currently in need of a new member orientation chairman. This duty is currently being performed by our president Stu Stein and is one that detracts from his otherwise important duty of running the general meeting. If you want to contribute to the club in a meaningful way this may be your opportunity. We can orient you in what you have to know. In no time you'll be introducing new club members to shooting sports with Stemmers Run. Contact Stu at 410-486-6089 ASAP! 

New Member:

July Meeting Attendees:

J.R. Broderick, Jim Meyer, Jay Green, Melvin Marshall, Jim Price, Jim Meyer, Ann Frazier, Duke Frazier, Robin Meyer, Stu Stein, Steve Trent, Scott Zeck, Del Cockey, Bill Szymanski, Bill Shimp, Louis Sulzbacher.

Meeting Minutes:

Our July 20, 2003 meeting opened with the traditional, time-honored pledge to Old Glory. VP Cheryl Moseley opened the meeting but later turned the gavel over to Prez Stu Stein upon his completion of new member orientation duties. Cheryl then assumed the role of temporary secretary.

AGC Report

J. Green

410-435-2528

Jay Green is our representative to the Associated Gun Clubs meetings that are held the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 -11:00 at the Barnes Range House. Meetings are open to the public and all club members. This could be your chance to speak out.

July AGC Meeting:

 ·.AGC maintenance projects seem to be the primary emphasis these days. Chores include painting the permanent benchrests, the temporary benchrests and the foundation walls behind the Barnes Range House.  Then there is filling in ditches, replacing the barrier wall behind the 200- yard range and laying block in the small building between Barnes and the pistol range. Most pressing, however, is the grass cutting brought about by the non-stop rain we've experienced this summer. The AGC is always looking for club volunteers to help keep our range in top condition. Call Jay if you think you'd like to help, it will definitely be appreciated.

 · The new photo ID project was discussed further, including the inability to determine the eventual costs to club members. Remember, this little project is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2004. Stay tuned for further revelations!

Legislative Report

Jim Meyer

(410) 833-8310

Jim read over several newspaper articles of interest to those of us concerned with preserving our Second Amendment rights.

·With the federal ban on assault weapons due to expire on September 13, 2004, two Maryland lawmakers want the upcoming General Assembly to take another crack at expanding a statewide ban on all assault weapons to replace the expiring federal laws. Sen. Robert Garagiola, D-Montgomery, and Delegate Neil Quinter, D-Howard plan to introduce a new bill when the Assembly reconvenes in January. Leah Barrett, executive director of Ceasefire Maryland will work with these and other sympathetic legislators to draft new, more stringent bills. On our side Sen. J. Lowell Stoltzfus, R-Somerset, said he doesn't know what kind of chance these bills would have next session.  He does say that it has been shown that where there is gun control crime is higher. "You are not controlling the criminals, you are controlling the law-abiding citizens. Criminals will get guns anyway". There is no doubt the anti-gun politicians will play on the very negative feelings the general public felt during the sniper rampage last year. As for us, we must prepare ourselves to fight against those who will deny us our constitutional rights. Contact your local State Delegates and let them know how you feel.

State Rifle & Pistol Association Report

J. Green

Members of the club are urged to investigate the Maryland R & P Association web site: www.msrpa.org

Disciplines

Hi Power

J Green

410-433-2528

· The Fall 2003 AGC Hi-Power Team Match schedule was firmed up at the Team Captains' meeting following the August 30^th   Work Day at the 200 Yard Range. Stemmers Run has entered one team that will consist of the following members: Jay Green, Stan Scott, Bob Holland, Dan Green, Dave Lloyd and Wally Chance. Our two shooting dates will be September 28^th and  October 12^th. 

· Our Hi-Power chairman, Jay Green wants to remind everyone interested in shooting competitively that we are not limited to one team. Less than ten years ago Stemmers fielded four Hi-Power Teams, each consisting of  six shooters. That’s 24 Hi-Power shooters Stemmers was able put on the range.  So folks, if there is enough interest from our diverse membership to form second team than by all means we can enter another team. The entry fee for each shooter is $8.00 for both matches.  If you and five others are interested in entering another team please contact Jay ASAP.  Potential shooting dates extend every Sunday through to  November 9^th.

Juniors

Stuart Stein

410-486-6089

.  No report

Action Pistol

Jim Meyer

410-833-8310

·Jim reported on a number of pistol matches throughout the central Maryland and south-central PA area. 

IPSC & Bulls-Eye Pistol

Fred Leeper

410-521-2154

·Bull's-Eye: Summer Matches at the AGC Pistol Range will be ending soon. Please call Fred for more information.

Shotgun

Robin Meyer

410-833-8310

· Every Sunday and Wednesday at the Marriottsville Trap Range is still the time for sporting clays. In addition, we had 16 rounds of trap before our July club meeting and hopefully we'll have the same turnout again before our September meeting. Thanks go out to Del for running this event. Robin also reports that sporting clays are still going strong at the Mayberry and Timberland Ranges on Sundays. For more information call Robin.

· Monumental Rifle & Pistol club, sponsor of the "Women on Target" Ladies Only Shotgun Shooting Clinic will conclude on Saturday September 27^th. From all accounts this endeavor has been a rousing success for the ladies.

Silhouette & Bowling Pin

Del Cockey

410-636-6699

Bowling pin matches have been temporarily dropped due to lack of money. Silhouette matches are being held at the Stony Creek Rifle & Pistol Range. Contact Del for further information.

New Business:

· Discussions were begun by Del on the safety orientation video now required for all new members and the need for a chairman from Stemmers to help the AGC. Stu Stein volunteered to fill this important position.

· Mr. Bill Shimp, Life Member and former President of our club had decided to give away much of his accumulated shooting supplies and equipment. Raffle tickets were passed and J.R. Broderick won the shotgun press and reloading equipment. This September 21 meeting Bill will raffle off a center-fire press, dies and other components. Thanks to Bill for his contributions to our club, as well as a deserved thank you for his generosity.

AUGUST:

  David Baker              8/01

  Gordon Clark            8/02

  Rick Mandelson         8/13

  Billy Adams               8/23

  Douglas Ishio             8/23

  Andrew Nechkin        8/27

  Brian Clevenger         8/28

  Melvin Marshall         8/30

SEPTEMBER:

  John Sheahan            9/02

  William Szymanski    9/09

  Jay Green                  9/21

  John O'Neill                9/21

  Scott Zeck                9/21

  J.R. Broderick           9/27

Upcoming Events

Next club meeting is this Sunday September July 21, 7:30 PM at Messick Hall (upper range house), Marriottsville. And don't forget, our club Trap Shoot prior to the meeting at 5:30PM.

Remaining 2003 Meeting Dates:

October 19

November 16

December 21 – Holiday Party

Quote of the Month

"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm"

-George Orwell