Buena Vista Sportsman’s Club Monthly Meeting – August 6th, 2025

Officers’ Present: Jim DePetro (President), Art Grover (Vice President), Kristin Huston (Treasurer), Rex Roberson (Secretary), Greg Newton (Trap Chair), Jake Farber (Pistol and Youth Trap Chair)

Members Present: Erik Phillips, Mitch Williams, Darren Zabloudil, Ron Teke, Jody Smith, Matt Harutun

New Members & Visitors Present: John Harrington, David Andersen, Fred McCubbin

Meeting Called to Order: 7:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: Approved

Treasurer’s Report – June

  • Total Cash Assets: $54,915.68

  • Total Inventory: $10,733.50

  • July Income: $25,215.70

  • July Expenses: $3,815.45

  • July Net Income: $21,400.25

  • YTD Income: $53,136.37

  • YTD Expenses: $52,563.21

  • YTD   Net Income: $573.16

Membership Report

  • Total Members: 217

  • New Members for Review: Eric McCue, Chris Hertrich, Jeffrey Togie, David   Andersen, Paul Breeding & Leslee Alexander, Jake Leathers, John Harrington, Fred McCubbin

Trap Report

  • Wednesday and Saturday Shoots: There has been inconsistent leadership available to host the weekly shoots over the last few months. Here are the solutions discussed. 

    • Jim DePetro and Jody Smith will be around the next three weeks to unlock the trap house.

    • A key to the trap houses is also available on the wall next to the safe in the clubhouse. All members have access to the clubhouse is via the lockbox on the south side door; the code to the lockbox is on the back of your membership card. Here are the notes on how to setup the trap house for shooting.   

      • Trap Setup Notes:

        • Remove padlocks on front of trap house and fold   door down.

        • DO NOT stand in front of the thrower when   powering on – risk of injury.

        • Tension the belt by turning the knob until   engaged, then add four full turns.

        • Always release belt tension after shooting.    

        • Lock the trap house when finished and put key back in clubhouse.  

    • Join the BVSC Trap Shoots Signal Group:

  • Clubhouse Camping Permit:

    • We have a permit that allows 4 RVs to park at the clubhouse during ATA shoot weekends. It's posted above the filing cabinet in the clubhouse. Fee: $10/night. 

  • July 26 ATA Trap Shoot:

    • 13 shooters

    • Gross revenue: $1,764.68

    • Estimated Profit: ~$500 

  • Upcoming ATA Event:

    • Date: August 17, 2025

    • Event: Upper Arkansas Trap Shoot

    • Volunteers Needed: Contact Erik Phillips if you can help. 

  • Private Trap Shoot:

    • Date: August 27, 2025, Time: TBD but estimated around noon.

    • Host: Greg Newton

    • Details: Shooters need to rent guns and purchase ammo. 

Youth Trap Report

  •  Invitations sent out for the fall season. Expecting approximately 25 shooters. 

Rifle Report – No report 

Rimfire Report

  • Recent shoot attendance:  July 20th Shoot: 6 shooters, August   3rd Shoot: 11 shooters

  • What is Rimfire benchrest shooting? Rimfire benchrest   shooting is a precision shooting sport where competitors use .22 caliber rimfire rifles, typically rested on a bench or table, to shoot at paper targets at distances of 50 yards. 

    • We shoot 22LR and 17HMR rifles at 2” bullseye   targets from 50yrds.   

  • What do I need to participate?

    • A 22LR or 17HRM rifle with a scope, about 50 rounds of ammo per gun, eye and ear protection. 

      • We have bags and rests that can be used if you don’t have one.  

  • Interested shooters can join email list by emailing Mitch Williams at: bvrimfire@yahoo.com 

Pistol Report

  • Upcoming   Pistol & Rifle Range Cleanup Day

    • Volunteers needed to help disassemble old target   stands and old gate, pick up brass, etc. 

    • Saturday, September 20th, 2025 – 8am –   11am  

    • Contact Rex Roberson at bvsportsmansclub@gmail.com or 719-221-9154 if you are interested in helping or have questions.  

Old Business

  •  Grant Update:

    • The club’s CPW grant was revoked due to misinformation given to CPW by a non-board member. To reestablish eligibility for future grants, we need to increase and show public engagement through events like ATA shoots, youth programs, and open competitions.

    • We will also be looking into the NSSF First Shots   Program:

      • The NSSF First Shots program helps clubs and ranges with public   outreach. 

  • Clubhouse   Porch Covering:

    • Updated estimate: $1,100–$1,300

    • Motion approved (11–0), pending city approval (required by lease).

    • Status as of 8/6: No progress reported. 

  • 5-Stand   Enclosures:

    • Proposal to build 6 enclosures for 5-stand   machines.

    • Cost: ~$900 each / $5,400 total

    • Design: Cement pad + steel lockable cover, forklift   movable

    • Motion passed unanimously to proceed.

    • Purpose: Expand club use and add an additional discipline, especially for youth shooters. 

  • Clubhouse Water:
    Volunteers needed to help fill the water tank at clubhouse.

New Business

  • Clubhouse Refrigerator:

    • Current unit is no longer functional.

      • Matt Harutun has a refrigerator to donate.  

  •  ATA Scoring Laptop:

    • Current computer is outdated and malfunctioning.

    • Potential donation: Laptop from Matt Harutun

    • If donation is unusable, up to $1,000 is being requested for replacement.  

  • Trap Field Expansion:

    • Plot plans of trap field confirm space for   additional trap/skeet fields.

    • We will need an updated lease with longer / irrevocable   terms to justify expense of expansion. 

    • Volunteers needed to assist Jake Farber in   planning/presentation to the city.

    • Contact Jake Farber if interested. 970-471-2369 

  • Pistol Range Targets:

    • Proposal by Ron Teke to install a dueling tree and   gong set on pistol range, 

    • Rex and Art will survey the range to determine installation locations, including integration with the plate rack.

    • We will present and take a vote on this at the next meeting.  

Meeting Adjourned: 8:20 PM

Rex Roberson
BVSC Secretary