Sedbergh Shooting Club AGM 2010Club Hut, Dillicar, Nr Tebay
Meeting Minutes26th September, 2010
Opening:The
AGM of the Sedbergh Shooting Club was called to order at 1400hrs on 26th September 2010 in the Club Hut at Dillicar
(SSC Range Facility) by Alan Owens (Chairman). Present:Alan Owens, Paul Beavan,
Doug Wilson, Paul Brown, Roland Walmsley, Derek Henderson, Graham Hoyle, Mike Thompson,, Andrew Fearnley,
Shane Mitchell, Alan Moore, Ade Harris
Apologies.
Chris, James & Antonia Donnelly, Jean & Sean Beavan,
Trisha & Trevor McTurk, Jim Clayton, Mike Smith, Dave Atherton, Geoff Brown.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were distributed immediately
after the last AGM, there were no matters arising.
Chairman’s Report
The Chairman expressed concern about members who were deliberately
shooting the target post and not the target he pleaded for this practise to stop. He also explained the changes to
our RCO policy
Treasurer Report
All debts are paid, finishing touches have been carried out on the range during 2009 – 2010.Bank Balance 26th09.2010 £2,956.82
Current Club Property:1 x 357 Marlin U/L Rifle
1 x
.22 AK 47
1 x .22 Norinco Rifle
1 x 357 Revolving Carbine
2 x Air Pistols, Air Rifle
1 x Set of Turning Targets.
2 x Air Targets
Secretaries Report
2009
to 2010 Another interesting year the final touches to the paths around the range facility have been completed, the firing
point banks have been seeded, the firing point, flag pole, club hut has been repaired and strengthened
where required. The firing point has been creosoted twice and air rifle & air pistol range set up. Tasks for the future
Rab will level the firing point floor, George will apply weed killer to the club’s grassed area. Mike will lift the
sand in the spring time. Zeroing of firearms, All Firearms from the firing point must be inspected by the RCO prior to removal.
RCO’ coursesThe club has purchased 2 x Air rifles, and sold a B/P Rogers & Spencer’s Revolver.
One x ACF functions have been held this year
generating a healthy profit for the club. 13
Members have not renewed as of 26th Sept 10 (4 days to go until expiry date).The Web Site is still a good recruiting tool. 5 new members
this year.The Membership increased from 55 to
628 Probationary members in the 2 monthsThe range was closed during the month of June 10, due to the
horrendous actions of Derrick Bird and Raul Moat.Charity
Shoot for one of following causes Help the Hero’s, NW Air Ambulance, Mountain Rescue.The membership voted for a charity shoot for : Help The Hero’s during
November 2010 either 7th or 21st November 2010. All competitors to pay an entry fee & bring a prize for
a raffle, light buffet to be provided with hot drinks. Competition open to all including other club’s Competition is a fun shoot involving .22 rifles and under lever rifles, Air Pistols
& Air Rifle, bring your own or use the clubs, the only criteria to the fire arm is it must be a .22 Rifle or a under lever. These will be a timed shoot that will allow time to reload. Trophies will be presented, to the winners. All monies raised on the day will be presented to Help The Hero’s Amendment to the Constitution:
The Club Secretary proposed that the following change in the Constitution as approved
by the Committee as per the Committee Meeting recommendation of 29th July 2010.
Club
Management Committee
The Club Management Committee shall consist of a Chairman, Secretary and a Treasurer.
In addition not less than two and not more than five other Committee Members shall be elected.
Change
to: Club Management Committee
The Club Management Committee
shall consist of a Chairman, Secretary and a Treasurer. In addition not less than two other Committee Members shall be elected. Proposed Paul Beavan, Seconded Derek Henderson, Motion carried.
Committee
Resigns on Block As per Constitution:
Committee Election for 2010-2011
| Position | Name | Proposer | Seconder | Votes |
| Chairperson | Alan Owens | PB | DH | Carried |
| Treasurer | Doug Wilson | DH | AO | Carried |
| Secretary | Paul Beavan | DW | DH | Carried |
| Committee
Member | Derek Henderson | PB | AO | Carried |
| | Geoff Brown | PB | AO | Carried |
| | Roland Walmsley | PB | AO | Carried |
| | Ade Harris | PB | AO | Carried |
| | Dave Atherton | PB | AO | Carried |
| | Shane Mitchell | PB | AO | Carried |
Any Other Business: Ade Harris offered to help with Range Maintenance It was agreed that the club .22 Armskor AK 47 should be sold and replaced with aNorinco
B/A .22 Rifle with Scope.
There was a discussion as to bolt being open or closed when
leaving the firing point, to clarify this position the Club would prefer:
- Firearms to remain
in their gun slips until needed.
- RCO approved movement of firearms
- RCO
give all instructions Load, Ready, Fire, Cease Fire, unload and Prove Weapons.
- RCO must give permission
after Proving a firearm is empty of ammunition, for that firearm to be sleeved in a gun slip / case.
- No
Firearms to be handled behind the detail firing.
- No Firearms to be handled whilst detail is patching targets.
- Due
to the different characteristics of the memberships firearms, it is impossible for all firearms to hold open their bolts/
firing mechanism, (such as .22 Semi auto Browning, B/P Revolvers, Nitro Cap & Ball Revolver B/P Pistols, B/P Rifles therefore
the RCO’s will prove the firearm and instruct it to be sleeved his decision is final.
- RCO’s
who have a British Military Background, who were qualified weapon training instructors, who were RCO approved should apply
this knowledge when in doubt.
RCO’s Course:
Ade Harris, Dave Atherton & Shane Mitchell have shown an interest in attending a RCO Course Meeting was adjourned at 1440hrs by Alan Owens.
The next AGM will be
held at Dillicar during September 2011 in the Club Hut.
Minutes submitted by: Paul Beavan
(Secretary)
Approved by: Alan Owens
(Chairman)
