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Club Meetings

Meeting called to order by Rich Sieveke (Hawkbill).

Yearly Dues: It’s time to pay our yearly dues. $27.00 one person, $37.00 two people. Pay Diane (Treasurer)

Social: March 6th at Piedmont Legion 5:00 games 7:00 meal.

We still need: Auction items Donated items (new) Also kids cowboy boots for table decorations (give to Karlene) Game committee has been assigned and we will have Old Time Photos taken also.

Train robbery schedule for 2010: 1880 train staff is working on some different scenarios for this summer. More details to come as they become available.

  • Sunday, May 9th-1:15pm departure
  • Friday, June 11th, 5:00pm departure from Keystone
  • Sunday, June 20th- 1:15pm departure
  • Saturday, July 3rd or Sunday, July 4th-1:15 departure (Do you have a preference of July 3rd or 4th? Would you be available both or possibly 2 different times on just one of the days?) No decision yet
  • Saturday, September 4th-1:15pm departure

Our June shoot will move up one week to June 13

American Legion Breakfast: The club served breakfast on November 22 and we made out real good

Chili feed: Several people were in attendance for the chili feed. It was a sunny mild winter day and a few people decided to shoot despite the snow drifts on the range. The rest of us enjoyed each other company and conversation. Address and email changes If you have an address or email change please let Flo know so she can update our roster. We want everyone to stay informed. Flo1126@aol.com Minutes taken by Prairiebird

BHSA ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2009

In attendance: Rich Sieveke, Diane Sieveke, Dave Fletcher, Flo Fletcher, Greg Iverson, Jerry Penwell, Jerome Bisler, Ray Ruff, Kristi Ruff, Tom Hanson, Rod Huber, Joyce Huber, Darcy Szymanski, Dean Szymanski, Mark Latsa.

Meeting was called to order at 7 pm by President Rich Sieveke. As a year in review, Rich stated that the 1880 train robberies and bank robbery all went very well. Our September Invitational did not go as well as hoped. We did not get any out of state applications for the 2nd year and a small showing from our members. Then, we had the rain and fog which caused the cancellation of Day 2 so only the first 5 stages were shot.

NEW BUSINESS
Due to the resignation of Brent White as Territorial Governor which he sent last week, we do not have any position that needs to be voted on. A motion was made by Dave Fletcher, 2nd by Greg Iverson and motion passed by majority vote, to accept the ballot for election of officers.

INVITATIONAL
A discussion was held whether to continue the September Invitational. Rich made a suggestion, that until the economy changes and shootist are more able to travel to our shoot, that we change the Invitational to a 2 day fun shoot for our members. A discussion was held as to what we could have for shooting stages and Rich stated we can set it up however we wanted. It can include short and long range stages. A discussion was held as to the fees for this weekend. It was decided that a $5.00 lunch fee each day would be included with the entry fee. The evening dinner would be paid by each member. That way you can order whatever you wanted. If you want Prime Rib or a hamburger, order what you want and not be locked into a specific meal. It was decided that $40.00 for the 2 day fun shoot including lunches both days was reasonable.

LUNCHES
A discussion was held in regards to the donation for lunches at the shoot. There has been very little money donated for the lunches. Most of the time less than $10.00 for all the people that eat and the amount of food available. The discussion was held to not have any lunch vs. raising the shooting fees to help defer the cost of lunch. It was decided not to raise shooting fees but that the cost of lunch would be $5.00 not donation. It will be in the newsletter so everyone will know what will be served.

MARCH SOCIAL
Our Social will be held March 6th at the American Legion Hall in Piedmont. A discussion was held regarding dinner for that night and beef and turkey with all the trimmings was decided on.

Tom Hanson agreed to be chairman for the games. We will have 5-6 games. Farroh - Greg, Black Jack - Dave F. , Bean Bag - Mark L., Super Wheel, Wheel of Fortune - Rich, Deer Darts - Ray and Travis Ruff. We need to check if the shooting gallery is in working order. It is currently at Dave Burris house and he was not in attendance. Prizes for the games should be between $40-50.00. Try and get donations, if not the club will reimburse for any prizes. Ray will donate prizes for the kids games. Joyce and Rod also will donate a prize. Rich has someone lined up to take OLD TIME PHOTOS at the Social. Jim Carpenter has agreed to take the photos. We will have the silent auction again. These items need to be new, can be donated by business or homemade crafts items. This can range from movie night baskets with a movie and popcorn etc. to Death by Chocolate filled with all kinds of chocolate. Use your imagination and come up with some ingenious ideas. We will have a live auction and these items can be anything as long as it is in good shape. We can also add donated items we receive for this auction. We still need cowboy boots for centerpieces.

SERVING BREAKFAST AT AMERICAN LEGION ON NOVEMBER 22ND.
Diane has contacted radio stations to advertise that we are serving breakfast. Diane and Joyce handed out flyers to business in the area. Anyone who wants a flyer can take one and place it in a business. Joyce will make signs to put up. The breakfast will be served from 8-1 pm. We need to be at the hall at 7 am. Tell all your family and friends to come for breakfast. REMEMBER TO DRESS IN YOUR COWBOY ATTIRE.

Shoot tomorrow. No shoot in December. January’s shoot will be our chili feed. A motion was made, 2nd and passed by majority to adjourn the meeting. HAPPY HOLIDAYS - SEE EVERYONE IN 2010. Minutes submitted by Secretary Flo Fletcher

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER MINUTES

Well our Dakota Territory Gold Rush shoot was a wet one. The meeting on Saturday, Sept. 12 was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith. Badlands Dave was introduced as Match Director. The group was divided into 2 posses. The first 5 stages would be shot the first day, and 6-10 on Sunday. Big Louie, the Safety Officer, gave a short safety briefing. The scorekeepers were introduced and were asked to turn in the scores after each station was finished. Diane reminded everyone that Happy Hour started at 5pm and dinner at 6pm at the Hitching Post in Pringle. We started our day with hopes that the rain would hold off, but after the first 2 stages, Badlands Dave was scurrying to put up some cover that the posses could put their gun carts under. The day finished with everyone soggy but still on good spirits. We were not able to utilize our great patio area as everyone huddled under the canopy to stay dry. We had a great dinner at the Hitching Post. The next morning we woke to still more rain. We postponed the start for an hour to see if the weather would calm down. We would have continued in the rain, but the fog rolled in and we were not able to see the targets, so the decision was made to call the shoot. We used the scores from Saturday. I very quickly got the scores totaled (the CD took a hike during this time and everything had to be done by hand). The awards were handed out and everyone loaded their trucks/cars and left. In the aftermath, the scores were left in the camper so that is why they were not posted before today. Here are the scores:

Senior:
1st Big Louie - 318.57
2nd Horsecreek Jerry 335.31
3rd Chuckwagon 472.52
Gunfighter:
1st Parson Pete 239.96
2nd Slim Yote 248.06
3rd Dakota Curly 263.36 Tradionalist:
1st Killer McBash 287.96
2nd Medicine Bow Bandit 294.03
3rd Salt n Pepper Pappy 382.41
Duelist:
1st Diego Kid 252.26
2nd Badlands Red 297.10
3rd Hawkbill Smith 300.78
Women:
1st Contrary Mary 454.21
2nd Purdy Woman 758.96.
Top Gun:
Men: Pastor Pete
Women: Contrary Mary
Side Matches: Single shot long range - Dakota Curly
Large caliber, lever action - Dakota Curly
Pistol caliber - Slim Yote

Katie, Sassparilla Susie, wants to thank everyone who bought her pop and cupcakes. Zak, Little Buckshot, thanks everyone for the tips he was given for picking up brass.

Meeting for October 18th was called to order by Hawkbill Smith.

NEW BUSINESS:
October is the month for nominations. We will have election of officers on November 14th at the American Legion Club. It is steak night and they start serving at 5 pm. The meeting will be at 7pm. Submit any nominations for President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Seargeant-at_Arms, Safety Officer, Range Officer, and Territory Governor. Please submit your nominations to Rich or Flo by October 31st. Ballots will be mailed by November 3rd so anyone not able to make the annual election meeting on the 14th can vote absentee.

This meeting is our business meeting and any concerns need to be brought up and discussed. One item already brought up is whether we should continue to have our annual shoot in September.

November 22nd is the day we will be serving breakfast at the American Legion. We need 7-10 people there from 7am to 1pm. We will be serving eggs, hash browns, pancakes and sausage. Diane has started a workers list. With enough help, no one should have to be there the whole time. Contact Diane and let her know if you will be available. We need to be dressed in our western clothes. Tell all your friends and family members to show up and support our club. We have a chance to make this a profitable moneymaker. Diane has flyers we can hand out or place in business. Just contact Diane if you want some.

November 15th will be the last shoot of the year. In January is our annual chili feed. March will be our Social. Diane is requesting 8-10 pairs of childrens cowboy boots to use for center pieces.

Diane brought samples of cups with our Logo. After discussing prices and designs, a vote was taken and designs from Sandscripts was chosen.

Rich thanked Carlene for the great job she did on the flag. She did an excellent job on it.

Rich made mention that the train robberies went well this year. The scenarios were more realistic and fun to do. It was to bad the last train robbery of the year was cancelled due to the train being derailed. Diane had information about the Holiday Train for families.

Greg stated that the club was given a 14x70 trailer. It has a stove, refrigerator and propane heater. We need a way to get it moved to the range. Diane said we should check with the landlord to see if it is ok. Greg will check some moving agencies to find out cost of moving it from Sturgis to the range.

Rich was contacted by someone trying to start a new shooting club in Spearfish. He is looking for members and financial help in getting the club started. Rich will send out more information.

REMEMBER TO TURN IN ANY NOMINATION TO RICH OR FLO BY OCTOBER 31ST. OUR ELECTION/BUSINESS MEETING WILL BE NOVEMBER 14TH AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL IN PIEDMONT T 7 PM. OUR LAST SHOOT OF THE YEAR WILL BE NOVEMBER 15TH.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Flo Fletcher

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION

MEETING AUGUST 16, 2009

Meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith (Rich). OLD BUSINESS: DAKOTA TERRITORY GOLD RUSH ANNUAL SHOOT Our annual shoot is scheduled for September 12th and 13th. Registration forms were mailed out and these need to be returned with your fees as soon as possible. Flo wants to get the entries into the computer and not have a lot of last minute entries. So far only 2 had returned their entries to Diane. (By end of the day, she had 8). We really need to know numbers so we can let the restaurant know and also we have to figure food for lunches for 2 days. Please DO NOT DELAY in signing up for the shoot. We have set a deadline of September 4th. There will be a late fee attached for late entries. We still need donations from business for the shoot. Its always nice to be able to give a goody basket or have drawings for prizes. Badlands Dave requested that if any spouses were viewing the shoot and would like to keep score he would appreciate it. This way, they would be part of the action too than just sitting in the background. The Rocket Motel in Custer is giving us a good discount on rooms. Make sure you mention that you are with the Black Hills Shooting Club for the discount. They also allow pets. The banquet will be at the Hitching Post in Pringle Saturday night. The grounds look pretty good right now. It will depend on the weather if we will need to mow again before the shoot. Right now we will need to do a little trimming. The bathrooms will be emptied by the owner before the shoot.

NEW BUSINESS: Treasure’s report was read and approved. Diane has paid the rent, insurance and paid for the blanks used by the club.

DATES FOR THE 1880 TRAIN:
We have 5 more robberies on the 1880 train coming up. September will be a busy month for us.
September 5th. From Hill City leaving at 1:15
September 19th Wine Train Hill City at 1: 30 and 5:15. We will have lunch between robberies.
September 20th Wine Train Hill City 1:30.
September 27th Governors Run leaving from Keystone at 2:30

UPCOMING EVENTS - BREAKFAST AT THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sunday November 22nd we will be cooking, serving and cleaning at The American Legion Club in Piedmont. This could be a great money maker for our club. We will have sign ups later. We will need at least 10 people there at all times from 7:30 - 1 PM. We will be cooking pancakes, eggs, sausage. We also need dishwashers, table clearer's. Tell all your friends and family members to plan on having breakfast at the Legion that morning. Greg is selling tickets for the Friends of NRA banquet on September 26th. The food is great and they have great stuff they raffle off. He has raffle tickets also for a gun. Greg is also setting up a long range shooting site at his place. He plans to have a work day the end of August. Bring any old length of chain 5-6 feet in length. Call Greg for more information. Greg also mentioned a big shoot in Buffalo, Wy on September 26 and 27. Diane brought lunch today. A donation can is out to help pay for the food. Carlene made the SASS flag flying in our courtyard. Great job Carlene. Motion made, 2nd and approved by majority to adjourn meeting and shoot. We have 30 shooters here today and a beautiful day to shoot.

SEE YOU AT THE DAKOTA TERRITORY GOLD RUSH SHOOT SEPTEMBER 12TH AND 13TH. Minutes submitted by Granny Flo Flo1126@aol.com

AGENDA FOR DAKOTA TERRITORY GOLD RUSH SHOOT
Saturday September 12th.
Gates open at 7:30 am
Sign up 7:30 - 8:30
Safety Meeting 8:30
Shoot starts 9am
Lunch
Side Matches
Banquet
Sunday September 13th
Gates open at 7:30 am
Sign up 7:30 - 8:30
Safety meeting 8:30
Shoot starts 9 am
Lunch
Side Matches
Awards

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION JUNE 15TH MEETING

It was a beautiful day for the shoot and we had a great turn out. Lunch was served before the meeting and shoot. The meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill. OLD BUSINESS: Big Louie, our safety officer, gave some safety tips. If anyone has questions on any safety issue, ask any member or Big Louie.

WE HAVE A LOT OF DATES TO REMEMBER BEFORE OUR NEXT SHOOT:

  1. JUNE 21ST TRAIN ROBBERY Hawkbill needs to know who will be attending the train robbery. You need to be at the train station by 12:30. E-mail Hawkbill or call him if he does not already have your name.
  2. CALVARY DAYS JUNE 26TH AND 27TH. Greg (Dakota Curly) handed out the itinerary for Calvary Days. He needs to know names of those planning on attending so he can get meal tickets for everyone. Call or e-mail Dakota Curly if you have not already given him your name for Calvary Days.
  3. JULY 5TH TRAIN ROBBERY Hawkbill needs to know who will be attending the train robbery July 5th. Please e-mail or call him and let him know if you can attend. This is the Teddy Roosevelt run. It will leave from Keystone at 6:45. You need to be at the train station by 5:45.
  4. WORK DAY AT THE RANGE ON JULY 18TH. We need a lot of workers to help build the fence around the stages and build 3 picnic tables. We also have other maintenance to do to get ready for our September shoot. Lunch will be provided for workers on Saturday. Sunday is our regular shoot day.

Motion made to adjourn meeting, seconded and passed by majority. Minutes submitted by secretary Granny Flo, Flo1126@@aol.com 390-0366 Hawkbill Smith - Rich Sieveke hawkbill5@rushmore.com 342-8946 Dakota Curly -Greg Iverson lazyhy@blackhills.com 347-5445

May 17, 2009

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION MINUTES FOR MAY 17, 2009 IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY FOR OUR SHOOT BUT A VERY LOW TURNOUT. HOPE YOU ALL MAKE IT FOR THE NEXT ONE. LUNCH WAS PROVIDED BY GRANNY FLO. SLOPPY JOES, CHIPS AND DESSERTS WERE SERVED. THERE WERE ENOUGH LEFTOVERS WE WILL HAVE THEM AGAIN NEXT MONTH.

MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT HAWKBILL SMITH. NEW BUSINESS: WE HAVE SEVERAL GUESTS HERE TODAY. I MISSED GETTING THE NAMES SINCE I WAS SETTING UP LUNCH. HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT TIME TODAY. TREASURES REPORT BY LILLY LU WAS APPROVED AS READ. SHE PLACED ANOTHER ORDER FOR BLANKS.

SAFETY OFFICER BIG LOUIE GAVE A SHORT SAFETY TIP ON THE 170 RULE. IF YOU EVER HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING SAFETY ISSUES, PLEASE ASK BIG LOUIE.

A REMINDER THAT THE GARBAGE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN AFTER EACH SHOOT AND DISPOSED OF. WHEN WE ARRIVED ON SATURDAY TO BUILD THE SET, IT TOOK OVER AN HOUR FOR MYSELF AND KATIE TO PICK UP THE GARBAGE THAT HAD BEEN BLOWN ALL OVER THE RANGE. THERE WAS SEVERAL PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS IN THE AREA WHERE THE BAG OF GARBAGE HAD BEEN RIPPED APART BY ANIMALS. THIS IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY, NOT JUST ONE OR TWO MEMBERS. TAKE YOUR TURN AND DISPOSE OF THE GARBAGE PLEASE.

STAGE 8 "THE OK CORRAL" WAS BUILT YESTERDAY BY BIG LOUIE AND BADLANDS DAVE. THE MATERIAL FOR THIS SET WAS DONATED BY BADLANDS DAVE. IT LOOKS VERY SHARP. GOOD JOB GUYS.

OLD BUSINESS: BADLANDS DAVE PURCHASED THE FRAMES FOR THE PICNIC TABLES. HE BOUGHT 3 FRAMES. WHEN HE GOT THE PRICE FOR THE FENCING, HE INCLUDED THE LUMBER NEEDED FOR THE PICNIC TABLES. DISCOUNT LUMBER GAVE US A GOOD DISCOUNT FOR THE AMOUNT WE WOULD BE BUYING. THE TOTAL FOR 62 FENCE POSTS, 56 RAILS AND THE BOLTS IS $766.80. THE LUMBER FOR THE PICNIC TABLES IS $335.67. A MOTION WAS MADE, 2ND AND PASSED BY MAJORITY TO BUY THE LUMBER FOR THE FENCING AND PLAN A WORK DAY IN JULY. SATURDAY, JULY 18TH WILL BE THE WORK DAY WITH OUR SHOOT DAY ON SUNDAY, JULY 19TH.

OUR NEXT TRAIN ROBBERY WILL BE FATHERS DAY JUNE 21ST, WHICH IS OUR REGULAR SHOOT DAY. WE WILL MOVE OUR SHOOT DAY UP 1 WEEK TO JUNE 14TH. THE TRAIN ROBBERY IS SET FOR 1:15. BE AT THE TRAIN STATION BY 12:15 FOR INSTRUCTIONS. REMINDER THAT CALVARY DAYS WILL BE LAST WEEKEND IN JUNE ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. BANK ROBBERY WILL BE A 3 PM ON FRIDAY, BE THERE BY 1PM AND THE PARADE ON SATURDAY WILL BE AT 10 AM, BE THERE AT 9AM. MOTION MADE, 2ND AND APPROVED BY MAJORITY TO ADJOURN AND COMMENCE SHOOTING. MINUTES SUBMITTED BY SECRETARY GRANNY FLO, FLO1126@AOL.COM REMEMBER JUNE'S SHOOT MOVED AHEAD TO JUNE 14TH.

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION MINUTES FOR APRIL 19, 2009

WE HAD A BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY FOR A SHOOT. DIANE PROVIDED A LUNCH OF CHILI DOGS WITH THE FIXINGS,  CHIPS, AND DESSERT. THANKS DIANE, IT HIT THE SPOT.

THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT HAWKBILL SMITH (RICH SIEVEKE).

NEW BUSINESS:
TREASURES REPORT WAS GIVEN BY LILLY LU (DIANE). IT WAS APPROVED AS READ.

THE KEY TO THE TRAILER WAS MISSING WHEN RICH AND DIANE ARRIVED. IT WAS LATER FOUND INSIDE THE TRAILER ON THE COUNTER. IF YOU ARE THE LAST ONE TO LEAVE AND ARE LOCKING UP, YOU NEED TO HANG THE KEY ON THE OUTSIDE DESIGNATED AREA. LUCKILY DIANE HAD A SPARE KEY TO GET INSIDE THE TRAILER.

DIANE SIGNED US UP AT THE AMERICAN LEGION CLUB TO SERVE BREAKFAST ON NOVEMBER 22ND. WE WILL COOK, SERVE AND CLEAN UP. ALL MONEY AND DONATIONS MADE MINUS SUPPLIES WILL GO TO OUR CLUB. THIS WILL BE A GREAT FUND RAISER. WE WILL NEED AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE THERE AT ALL TIMES TO HELP. WE WILL HAVE SIGN UP SHEETS WHEN THE DATE GETS CLOSER. TELL ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO COME OUT FOR BREAKFAST AFTER CHURCH SERVICES.

KAREN WHITE MENTIONED THERE WILL BE A BENEFIT DINNER/AUCTION AT THE CUSTER VFW ON MAY 9TH AT 5 PM. THIS TO BENEFIT ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS WITH CANCER.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OR RENEWING NRA MEMBERSHIPS, CHECK WITH GREG AS THE CLUB WILL RECEIVE $5.00 FOR EACH MEMBERSHIP.

DIANE WILL BE GETTING A SHIPMENT OF OUR LOGOS IN SOON. THEY SELL FOR $5.00.

WE HAVE 3 NEW SHOOTERS HERE TODAY AND HAD 2 FAMILIES PLUS 2 OTHER SHOOTERS THAT JOINED LAST MONTH. WELCOME TO JAMES CARPENTER,  AARON WILKE, JEROME BESLER, ROY MOROSS, TODD SORENSON, RAY AND KRIS RUFF AND TRAVIS AND AMY RUFF. WELCOME TO ALL THE NEWBIES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS BE SURE AND ASK ANY MEMBER AND WE WILL GET THEM ANSWERED FOR YOU.

OLD BUSINESS

REMINDER THAT OUR FIRST 1880 TRAIN ROBBERY IS ON MOTHER’S DAY (MAY 10TH) AT 1:15. PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE TRAIN STATION TO GO OVER THE SCENARIO AROUND 12:15.

DAKOTA CURLY (GREG) GAVE AN UPDATE ON CALVARY DAYS. IT HAS MOVED BACK TO THE FAIRGROUNDS. THERE WILL BE A DUTCH OVEN COOK OFF ON FRIDAY, A CHILI COOKOFF ON SATURDAY AND THE PARADE WILL BE SATURDAY MORNING. NOTHING SET IN STONE YET FOR BANK ROBBERY ETC.

BADLANDS DAVE SAID HE WILL DONATE THE MATERIAL TO BUILD STAGE 8 "THE OK CORRAL". HE WILL ALSO CHECK ON PRICES FOR THE RAIL FENCE AND PICNIC TABLES AND HAVE THOSE PRICES BY THE NEXT SHOOT.

A MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN AND SHOOT, SECONDED AND APPROVED BY MAJORITY.
NEXT SHOOT IS MAY, 17TH
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY SECRETARY GRANNY FLO, FLO FLETCHER   FLO1126@AOL.COM
 

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 2009

WE HAD A BEAUTIFUL DAY, STARTED OUT A LITTLE CHILLY, BUT WARMED UP AS THE CLOUDS MOVED ON. IT WAS A GREAT DAY TO HAVE A BIRTHDAY PARTY. MIKE BROUGHT A BEAUTIFUL CAKE TO CELEBRATE PATRICK’S 10TH BIRTHDAY.  DAD REWARDED PATRICK WITH A BEAUTIFUL GUN.  WE ALL ENJOYED THE GREAT CAKE.

THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT HAWKBILL SMITH.

NEW BUSINESS:
OUR SOCIAL WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. HAWKBILL THANKED ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED AUCTION ITEMS, THOSE WHO BIDDED ON ITEMS AND THOSE WHO CAME AND HAD A GOOD TIME. WE MADE THE MOST MONEY EVER AT THIS SOCIAL. THE GAMES WERE ENJOYED BY EVERYONE. WE HAD GREAT FOOD AND A GOOD TURN OUT.

TREASURE’S REPORT WAS READ AND APPROVED.

WE HAVE 2 NEW MEMBERS JOINING TODAY  AND ALSO A GUEST SHOOTER.  NEW MEMBERS ARE JEROME BESSLER AND TOM HANSEN. OUR GUEST SHOOTER IS DENNIS FROM CRAWFORD, NE. OTHER RECENT NEW MEMBER ARE RAY AND KRIS RUFF, TRAVIS AND AMY RUFF AND RONNIE MOROSS.

CALVARY DAYS. GREG GAVE AN UPDATE ON CALVARY DAYS. IT WILL BE THE LAST WEEKEND IN JUNE. IT WAS SUGGESTED TO HAVE A GUNFIGHT AFTER THE PARADE ON SATURDAY. GREG WILL KEEP US UPDATED ON HOW THINGS COME TOGETHER.

REMINDER FOR 1880 TRAIN ROBBERY DATES AND TIMES:
MAY 10TH  MOTHERS DAY 1:15, JUNE 21ST  FATHER’S DAY 1:15, JULY 5TH 6:45, SEPT. 5TH, 1:15, SEPT 27TH, 3:45

OUR CLUB LOGO IS GETTING AROUND. GREG IS BUYING GLASSES TO BE SENT TO FORT COLLINS. REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN BUY GLASSES, DECALS AND PENS FROM DIANE. USE THEM AS THANK YOU GIFTS FOR THOSE WHO GAVE US DONATIONS TO OUR CLUB.

BADLANDS DAVE SUGGESTED THAT WE NEED TO MAKE MORE TARGET STANDS, DEAN SAYS WE NEED MORE REBAR AND MATERIALS.

FISCHER BEVERAGES IS MAKING A BANNER FOR THE CLUB. WE CAN USE IT FOR OUR PARADES AND ADVERTISING WHILE AT GUN SHOWS OR BOOTHS.

THERE ARE 2 GUN SHOWS COMING UP. FIRST ONE IS APRIL 4TH & 5TH. RICH WILL GET THE NEXT DATE.

AS SOON AS THE GROUND THAWS, WE CAN GET THE BOBCAT AND DIGGER TO START THE FENCE LINE.

A REMINDER THAT CLUB DUES ARE NOW OVER DUE. WE STILL HAVE MANY WHO HAVE NOT PAID DUES YET.  IF THEY ARE NOT PAID BY APRIL, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE CLUB ROSTER.

NEXT SHOOTING DATE IS APRIL 18TH. HAVE A GREAT EASTER.

MINUTES SUBMITTED BY SECRETARY GRANNY FLO AKA FLO FLETCHER
FLO1126@AOL.COM

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION REGULATORS MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith. There were 12 members present for the meeting.
The meeting was held to finalize and tie up loose ends for the Social to be held on
March 7th.
Dakota Curly will contact an auctioneer for the Social. Jan is in charge of the silent auction.
Those is charge of a game are responsible for obtaining the prize for your game. Try and get a prize donation but if you need to buy a prize the limit is $50.00. The games and those in charge of them are:
Pharaoh - Dakota Curly
Black Jack- Slim Yote
Shooting Gallery - Big Louie
Bean Bag - Diego Kid
Wheel of Fortune - Hawkbill Smith

WE NEED ITEMS FOR THE AUCTION/SILENT AUCTION.
We can use any items new, used (in good condition) or donated gifts for the auction table.
We would like each member to bring a new item such as a "basket," art, or a donated gift from the community. Some suggestions for baskets can be spa set (candle, bubble bath, chocolates), movie night basket (movie tickets, video rental or a purchased dvd movie, microwave popcorn, candy), coffee/tea lovers (coffee mugs, flavored coffees/teas), sports lovers, hunters, fisherman's, etc. Please make a card with the contents of your basket and the approximate cost so we know where to start the bidding. There is a web site you can get different ideas for baskets. I just goggled gift baskets and a lot of different sites came up.

WE STILL NEED ITEMS FOR DOOR PRIZES SO CONTINUE TO TRY AND GET DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY.

Diane and Flo have the centerpieces done and the table decoration ready.

Please invite your family, neighbors and friends to our social. The meal costs $15.00. The games start at 5 PM, the meal will be served at 7 PM and the auction will follow the meal.
Motion made, seconded and approved to adjourn the meeting.
Minutes submitted by Secretary Granny Flo AKA Flo Fletcher Flo1126@aol.com
 

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION MINUTES FOR JANUARY 18, 2009

WELL IT WAS A SUNNY BUT WINDY AND SLIGHTLY CHILLY DAY FOR OUR FIRST SHOOT AND ANNUAL CHILI FEED OF 2009. WE HAD GREAT CHILI, CORN BREAD AND DESSERTS.
THANKS TO ALL WHO BROUGHT FOOD. AFTER WE ALL HAD OUR FILL OF GREAT FOOD, HAWKBILL CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER.

OLD BUSINESS:
HAWKBILL PAID THE BACK TAXES BUT HAS PUT OFF PAYING THE PENALTIES AS WE ARE TRYING TO APPEAL THE PENALTIES.

OUR SOCIAL IS MARCH 7TH.  THINGS THAT ARE STILL NEEDED INCLUDE:
BASKETS FOR THE SILENT AND REGULAR ACTION. (ex BED AND BATH, MOVIE NIGHT),
DOOR PRIZES, ITEMS FOR AUCTION, THE MEAL WILL INCLUDE HAM, BEEF, DRESSING, MASHED POTATOES, VEGETABLE, AND DESSERT.

NEW BUSINESS:
TREASURE’S REPORT READ AND APPROVED.

1880 TRAIN SCHEDULE: THERE IS ONLY 1 CONFLICTING DATE WITH OUR SHOOTING DATES AND THAT IS ON father's DAY IN JUNE. A MOTIONS WAS MADE, SECONDED AND APPROVED BY MAJORITY VOTE TO MOVE OUT SHOOTING DATE UP A WEEK TO JUNE 14TH TO ACCOMMODATE THE 1880 TRAIN ROBBERY SCHEDULE. THESE DATES ARE MAY 10TH, JUNE 21ST, JULY 4TH, SEPTEMBER 5TH AND 27TH. ALL START TIMES ARE 1:15 EXCEPT ON SEPT 27TH WHICH WILL BE 3:45

CALVARY DAYS WILL BE THE LAST WEEKEND IN JUNE (26TH AND 27TH). IT IS STILL IN THE PLANNING STAGES. GREG WILL KEEP US INFORMED ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

BADLANDS DAVE DREW UP PLANS FOR STAGE 8, THE OK CORRAL. HE FIGURED IT COULD BE DONE FOR AROUND $100.00.

HAWKBILL SAID MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED ON THE JAIL AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE ON OTHER STAGES.

A REMINDER THAT ANNUAL DUES ARE DUE. $37.00 FOR FAMILY AND $27.00 FOR SINGLE MEMBERSHIPS.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING NRA SEE GREG AND HE WILL GET YOU SIGNED UP. HE IS ALSO WORKING ON GETTING AN NRA/SASS BOOTH AT SCHEELS GRAND OPENING.

MOTION MADE, SECONDED AND APPROVED BY MAJORITY VOTE TO ADJOURN MEETING AND START SHOOTING.

MINUTES SUBMITTED BY SECRETARY GRANNY FLO FLO1126@AOL.COM

NEXT SHOOT FEBRUARY 15TH

BLACK HILLS SHOOTING  ASSOCIATION
MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 19, 2008

We had a beautiful fall day for our shoot with a nice turn out of shooters. The meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith.

NEW BUSINESS:
We are in the process of getting a tax ID number. This came about because the 1880 train was audited so now we need to pay taxes on new memberships, money received from the 1880 train, the Sturgis Calvary Days etc. Hawkbill suggested raising the membership fees by $2.00 to include the tax increase. A motion was made, 2nd and passed by the club to have the membership fees read as $25.00 plus $2.00 tax for single and $35.00 plus $2.00 tax for family.

Our Spring Social will be March 7th at the Piedmont American Legion Club. We will have a silent auction and possible a live auction. The theme will be gangsters. We need donations for the auction so start now gathering items.

It's time for election of officers. Our annual meeting will be at the American Legion Club in Piedmont on November 8th. It is their regular steak night so you can go early and have a great dinner. The meeting will start at 6 pm. Nominations are open for all positions until November 1st. I will send out ballots so anyone that cannot attend the meeting can vote by returning the ballot to me before the meeting.

We currently have a nomination for secretary —Prairie Bird - Terri Engle
and we need to choose 2 regulators and we have 4 nominations so far:
Blind Pete - Mark Engle
Diego Kid - Mark Latza
Badlands Dave - Dave Fletcher
Weedman - Steve Smith

Send me your nominations as soon as possible so I can get the ballots ready.

OLD BUSINESS:
Treasure's Report: Diane gave us a financial report from our September shoot. We still have some funds available for picnic tables, so keep watching for a sale or bargains.

Our Territorial Govenor Brent gave us an update on the new shooting  categories that SASS is suggesting.

Greg asked if we were interested in doing Calvary Days this year.  A motion was made, 2nd and passed by majority to do Calvary Days. Greg will be going to the meetings.

A motion was made, 2nd and passed by majority to adjourn and start shooting.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Granny Flo Flo Fletcher Flo1126@aol.com
 

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION MINUTES FOR August 24th, 2008

Meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith.

Old Business:

NRA/Cabala's week went really well. The club done excellent through sign ups. The NRA has offered us a table cloth but the club voted to return it and we are going to make our own club flag to be used at parades, gun shows or at our range. Suggested size is 3x6 feet. Karen White is going to check with Deb Waite/Frontier Photo in Custer to see what one will costs.

New Business:
-- Annual shoot:
If you are not registered for the annual 2-day shoot do so right away. Diane needs to turn in a food order later this week. We will be having lunches served on the range (Brats and Indian tacos), and our dinner will be at the Hitch n Post in Pringle Saturday evening. Shooting registration form attached to email.

If you are staying in Custer, motel information listed below.
Motels:

  • Chief Motel 605-673-2318 All rooms $58.00 NO PETS, NO SMOKING
  • Rocket Motel 605-673-4401 allows pets, no smoking
    1 queen bed $50.00
    2 queen beds $65.00
    1 king bed $60.00
    2 double beds $50.00

Cost of shoot will be $85.00 to include application fee, banquet for Saturday night, and lunches for Saturday and Sunday.

We need everyone to solicit business for donations to give away at the shoot. Most places are very generous, so don’t be afraid to ask.

-- Bullet order
Remaining bullet orders: Del and Denise/$111.00 King Cavalier/$55.00 pay Diane and pick up bullets at range.

The dedication for Stage 1 took place the month. The building looks great. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!

The range looks fantastic, thanks to Killer for bringing his tractor and mowing and everyone else who helped fix up and clean up.

--Train Robberys

  • Wine Train: September 20th and 21st...@ 1:15 be there approx. 12:30.
  • Govenors Run: No confirmed date yet.

August shooting scores attached if you did not receive in seperate mailing.

Motion made, seconded, and passed by majority to close the meeting.

Minutes taken by Prairiebird/Terri

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BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 2008

Meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith.

Old Business:
Insurance to NRA is due this month and will be paid this week. The money left over after returning materials not used for stage one amounts to $204.56. Bonnie suggested using it to buy picnic tables for the area.

New Business:
Rich reports that Greg has been asked by NRA to have our group at Cabela’s during their grand opening. We will be there the 2nd weekend of their opening August 16th and 17th. We will dress in our outfits to represent NRA, SASS and Black Hills Shootist Association. This causes a conflict as this was our work and shoot weekend so that has been moved a week later to August 23rd and 24th. Annual shoot information.

Motels:

  • Chief Motel 605-673-2318 All rooms $58.00 NO PETS, NO SMOKING
  • Rocket Motel 605-673-4401 allows pets, no smoking 1 queen bed $50.00 2 queen beds $65.00 1 king bed $60.00 2 double beds $50.00

Cost of shoot will be $85.00 to include application fee, banquet for Saturday night, and lunches for Saturday and Sunday. The Banquet will be held at the Hitch-N-Post in Pringle after the shoot on Saturday. The flyers will go out this week, please return ASAP with your application form and monies. Badlands Dave reports that on the work day we need black spray paint for the targets.

He also needs scorekeepers for the shoot this year. If you know any one who would like to keep score let him know. He is working on the scenarios, if you have suggestions, get with him today. We need everyone to solicit business for donations to give away at the shoot. Most places are very generous, so don’t be afraid to ask. If you ordered bullets, they are in. Roger wants 1 check so the club will pay him but you need to pick them and pay for them as soon as possible. Bonnie has a box of Red Owls shooting clothes for sale. If you are interested see her. (Killer McBash bought the whole lot - thanks Mike). The dedication for Stage 1 will take place on our next shooting day.

ChuckWagon brought items in to sell. Any money will go towards the purchase of picnic tables for the area.

Don gave an update on the new pricing of bullets. He has a new vendor and there will be a 30-40% decrease in price. He will also start making shot in the next few weeks. Last minute 1880 Train Robbery today 3:45. Anyone that can go, please do so.

Motion made, seconded, and passed by majority to close the meeting.

Minutes taken by Secretary Flo Fletcher Granny Flo FLO1126@AOL.COM

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It was a beautiful spring day for a shoot, the weather cooperated and everyone had a good time. There were 14 shooters in attendance. The meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith.

OLD BUSINESS:
The treasure’s report was read and approved. Rent has been paid for this quarter. Dick, the landowner, has not said anything recently about the buffalo, so we will wait and hear what will happen regarding that incident.We need to handle this is a reasonable manner.

NEW BUSINESS:
Calvary Days are June 6th and 7th. Scripts were handed out to participants who will be available on June 6th. Jerry will play Clayton, Mike S. will be Coward Billy, Rick will be Sheriff Steel and Mark L will be Deputy Pike. The women will be bystanders and anyone else who can attend. The shootout will be at noon and 5 pm. On Saturday, line up for the parade will be at 9 am at the VFW. If anyone is interested in being interviewed in costume on June 2, contact Greg for more information. Greg is a recruiter for NRA. The club will receive $5.00 for a renewal and $10.00 for a new recruit to NRA. See Greg if you are interested. We will have a work day in conjunction with our next shoot. Saturday June 14th we will work on stages 1 and 10. Come prepared to work!!! We will serve lunch. Sunday June 15th is Father’s Day and our regular shoot day. Next train robberies will be 4th of July, Govenors Run and the Wine Train. It was agreed that we would give the landowner in Oblivion a case of beer for letting us park on his land during the train robberies.

Diane brought sandwiches and chips for after the shoot today.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Flo Fletcher

Sunday, March 30, 2008
Pringle, South Dakota
Black Hills Shootist Association Monthly meeting and shoot

It was a snowy day for shooting but a few folks came out in the weather. Turkey was prepared by Stoney Creek Jack and potato salad was made by Lilly Lu, with desert provided by Lu and Purty Lonesome. No official shoot was held, just a fun day due to the weather conditions.

Gun Show April 12 and 13th in Rapid City.- We need attendance both days of the gun show. Please contact Hawkbill (Rich) for the day(s) and times you can be there. Make sure to wear your cowboy duds.

Train Robbery Mothers Day (May 11th) Hill City- A scenario has been written for Mother’s Day, the Ladies will rob the train this year. We will rehearse the scenario at the April shoot. We will need a list of names of those planning on attending. Please let Hawkbill or Prairiebird know.

Scenario listed below & see attachment.
Calvary Days (June 6 & 7th) Sturgis- We will be robbing the bank downtown at noon.
The Sturgis committee has also requested a gun fight. Details are being worked out.
There will also be skits to perform at the City Park on Saturday.

Red Owl Memorial funds- The funds for building the stage for Red Owl was transferred today. A special account is being set up by the Treasurer so those funds will be spent on only that. This will allow us to track the spending more closely and we will be able to show Bonnie Sue how the money is spent.

Yearly Social discussion- All agreed all that the meal was good.  There was $1047.00 made on the auction. For next year we have agreed to discontinue the bidding auction and replace it with a silent auction. More on this as the year progresses. We will continue the door prizes, games as before.

bullet source- Don Valley at Hermosa has been contacted to see what costs would be for bullets for the club. Our Chadron source is still available, but costs are going up due to his cost for material.

Work Day for Targets- It’s time to make new targets. Curly suggests a Sunday. Members are in agreement ….Curly….pick a day and give directions to your place, not everyone knows where you live!

New member: Dave Amundson

Announcement- Tim Hardy and Lynn are getting married July 19th Official invitation and information forthcoming. CONGRATULATIONS

Minutes this month submitted by Prairiebird.

Sunday, February 17, 2008
Pringle, South Dakota
Black Hills Shootist Association Monthly meeting and shoot

It was a chilly, WINDY day for shooting but several folks came out in the weather. Chili was prepared by Diego and Lilly Lu and it was tasty!

Our good friend Steve Smith (Ridgetop) is currently in Rapid City hospital in intensive care. He should be moved to a regular room in a few days. Hawkbill will inform us of the room number so cards and flowers could be sent. He will be allowed visitors after he is moved.

March 1st Social: Don’t forget we still need door prizes and auction items. Plan to bring your family and friends, the more the merrier. Social and games begin at 5:00pm, dinner at 7:00pm ($15.00 per person.) So far we have Dean dealing Blackjack, Curly at the Faro table, and Bonnie running the duck pond.

Calvary Days June 6th and 7th: Curly reported that the schedule will be pretty much the same as last year. Friday we will perform the bank robbery with a chuck wagon supper that evening. The parade is Saturday morning and skits and festivities will be in the City Park during the afternoon. This year’s bank robbery will be scripted, more on that later.

Speaking of scripts, time to get those written for the 1880 train robberies. Our first one is currently scheduled for Mothers Day May 11th. Confirmed and additional dates and times to come when the train station opens this Spring.

The new scoring software has been ordered and received from SASS. It will be a real asset to the club record keeping.

Yearly dues need to be paid. Family membership $35.00, single membership $25.00. Mail your checks to Diana Sieveke 1109 Northeast Dr. Rapid City, SD. 57701 as soon as possible.

Minutes this month submitted by Prairiebird.

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION

2007 ANNUAL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2007

The meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith.

TREASURES REPORT:
Lilly Lu (Diane) reported that we took in $ at our September shoot. We paid out $ which included $ for dinner at the Cattlemen’s Restaurant. Our bank balance is $ Discussion was held that we need to find another place to have our banquet. Please submit any ideas to Diane.

OLD BUSINESS:
2007 Dakota Territory Gold Rush
1. Do we need changes?
It was brought up for discussion that we should include the fees for the meals we serve on Saturday and Sunday with the total cost of the shoot. That would prevent confusion and need to have change and money on site. We also discussed if we should increase our fees or charge more for the spouse. The motion was made that we increase our fee by $10.00 to include lunches. Motion was seconded and passed by members.
2. Set design and scenarios? One person complained that the cowboys were too small and also had complaints of scatter. Terri read the SASS suggestions for regulations for distance and size. We are within the regulations. It was suggested we could change the angle and see if that would help. Discussion regarding stage 7. We need to have a step or steps built for that stage. It was discussed that we should have more movable targets. No negative comments on the scenarios. Good job on scenarios went to Badlands Dave and Big Louie.
3. Feed back by visitors? Hawkbill had one complaint from shooters that some guns were too loud. All loads were within legal loads.
4. Targets? Dean will make some more targets. If anyone is willing to help him, give him a call. Supplies needed are flat steel and square tubing. Deans # 347-2927.
5. Discussion? Badlands Dave was asked to be match director again for next year. He agreed to do it with Big Louie as his assistant match director.

1880 Train Robberies
1. Need more than 1 scenario- Discussion was held regarding the scenarios for the train robbery. It was agreed that we need more than 1scenario. Some ideas included having a hanging and letting the women win sometimes. Hawkbill would like some new scenario ideas written out and submitted to the club for discussion. Remember it can’t be too elaborate as we only have 10-15 minutes. It was discussed that we need to move further out as we are too close to the cars and the end cars cannot see the action.
2. Meg would like more action on the train Greg will talk with Meg as to what she wants. Right now the women ride the train and we have to sit and not walk around. It was discussed that we have a good guy and bad guy on each car and have them get into a fight. We can’t have too many men on the train as we need then for the shootout.
3. Everyone needs to stick to the script or scenario as much as possible. Too much adlib only creates confusion. Everything needs to work in sequence or it goes too fast or too slow.

NEW BUSINESS:
2008 Cowboy Social
1. Chair person or persons? Our Social this year will be on March 1, 2008. Bonnie and Terri will be chairpersons.
2. Committees?
A. Games
We had six games last year. Terri mentioned that Bonnie may have another one to add this year. Need volunteers for the games. Dean, Barb, Tim and Greg volunteered. We will need more.
B. Décor
Terri stated that Bonnie was working on the decorations and the theme for the social.
C. Auction items
We need auction items. Please hit up sponsors, employers and the community for items we can auction off. We can also auction off used item from home if they are in good condition.
D. Door prizes
We also need items for door prizes.
E. Menu
We need to come up with a menu and the VFW will cook it. Different menu options were discussed with Roast Beef and Fried Chicken taking the honors. Diane will let the VFW know our selection.
Set Design Stage #1
1. Working on pricing
Hawkbill has been doing some pricing for items needed for Red Owl design. It will run around $150.00 for brick. Jack is working on getting donations of wood we can use.
Fencing
Badlands Dave found that Discount Lumber would give us the best price and even a better price with a big order. It is estimated that we need 25 posts and 50 rails.
Calvary Days
Greg reported that Calvary Days will be the second weekend in June. The board has all new people this year and that Bob Bender is Director of Calvary Days. Greg will keep us informed of the plans for Calvary Days. Some comments from last year is that some people wanted it back at Ft. Meade but there was better attendance in the park and more vendors.
The Year in Review (Video)
Change in by-laws
A discussion was held to change our by-law in regards to nominations, elections and date of our annual meeting. A nomination was made to change nominations of office to September-October and have our annual meeting in November. The motion was seconded and passed by club members.

OPEN FOR DISCUSSION
1. Diane requested money to reimburse Joyce for the pictures that she took of the group during the Governors Run. She used her own funds for the pictures, the albums for the pictures and the CD’s she made. Diane mentioned that Joyce and her husband are thinking of becoming members. After a discussion a vote was held and approved by members to give Joyce $50.00, a family membership to the club, and 2 dinners the night of our Social.
2. Diane brought up that everyone had a good time during the tour of the Horse Sanctuary and picnic. Diane suggested giving them a donation as they usually get $50.00 per person. A discussion lead to donating money to shooting clubs for youths instead of to horses. The discussion was tabled and will be brought up at our next shoot.
3. Club e-mails. A few people mentioned to Hawkbill that they do not want their e-mails used for personal e-mails for jokes or chain letters etc. Club member e-mails are ONLY for club business.
4. Tim mentioned that the Gun Show will be in December. We can set up with Tim or get our own table. It is $25.00 for a table. Tim will get specific dates and let Hawkbill know.
5. A discussion was held if we want to keep our web site. It was agreed to keep it as it is paid for. Greg had been sending club pictures but the site had not been updated in a while. Greg will look into it. Rich will get web site to SASS.
6. We will go forward with the purchase of a new SASS program. It was voted on last year but we were hoping to get one at lower cost but that plan did not work out. Diane will go ahead and order the program.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS
We had one nomination for Territorial Governor. West Creek Willy was nominated for that office. Motion made to cease nominations, motion 2nd. Ballot approved unanimously by members. President - Hawkbill Smith (Rich Sieveke)
Vice-President - Dakota Curly (Greg Iverson)
Treasurer - Lily Lu (Diane Sieveke)
Secretary - Granny Flo (Flo Fletcher)
Sergeant at Arms - Slim Yote (Dean Symanski)
Territorial Governor - West Creek Willy (Brent White)
7. Flo will write a letter to Sonny requesting the Territorial Governor Badge for out new Territorial Governor.
8. Diane will let SASS know that Brent White is our new Territorial Governor.

OUR NEXT SHOOT IS OCTOBER 21ST. DIANE AND FLO WILL PROVIDE SOUP/CHILI. BARB AND TERRI WILL BRING ROLLS/BISQUITS.

Minutes submitted by Granny Flo aka Flo Fletcher. Flo1126@aol.com

BLACK HILLS SHOOTING ASSOCIATION MINUTES FOR JULY 15, 2007

A big THANK YOU to all who showed up early for clean up day before the shoot. We got a lot done but still have more to do. It was a very hot day and I hope everyone’s scores were just as hot.

Meeting was called to order by President Hawkbill Smith (Rich).

OLD BUSINESS

Treasures Report was read and approved by members present. We need members to turn in their registration for the September Invitational Shoot. Forms were sent with the May newsletter. It was e-mailed or mailed to you. If you need another form, ask Diane.

We are making all of our awards this year. Diane purchased frames for the awards.

We had our first clean up day and got a lot done but still have lot to do. If you need any supplies to finish a project, let Diane know and she will get what we need before our next clean up day.

Thursday August 2nd is the day that the South Dakota tourism crew will be filming the 1880 Train Robbery. The time has been changed to 3:15. Arrive by 2 pm for instructions. Friday August 31st is the Anniversary Train Robbery . There will be two train robberies that day, at 10:15 and 1:15. Let Rich know if you are available.

NEW BUSINESS

Scenarioes for Invitational will be worked on by Jack Myers and Badlands Dave. If you have any ideas, feel free to talk with them. Match Director for the Invitational is Badlands Dave.

A motion was made, seconded and passed by members to discontinue the use of black powder until further notice because of dry conditions and extreme fire danger.

Diane is waiting to hear from the Cattlemen's Club for the menu and prices. She is hoping to have three meal choices. Chief Motel is giving us good rates again this year. $53.00 for single room, $59.00 for 1 king or 2 queen beds. Call to make your reservations. The number to call is 605-673-2318.

If anyone has electric coolers that can be used to hold food items at the shoot, please let Diane or Flo know. Please bring lawn chairs to sit on while you are eating. Badlands Dave will bring the water jugs from the Fire Department. August 19th is our next clean up day before our shoot. We will start at 8:30. We need to finish everything and fine tune for the Invitational.

Bonnie made some nice warning signs to place around the area for visitors to wear hearing and eye protection. Please welcome our newest member- Chuck Luscombe- alias Chuck Wagon. We had a visiting shooter from Maryland join us for the day - Witchita Wayne.

It is time to start thinking of election of officers. According to our by-laws, nominations for officers will be held in August and closed in September to allow for absentee balloting. I will need nominations for officers by September 16th (a shoot day) so ballots can go out with the newsletter and allow enough time for ballots to be returned by our annual meeting in October.

Current Officers
President - Hawkbill Smith - Rich Sieveke
Vice-President - Dakota Curly - Greg Iverson
Secretary - Granny Flo - Flo Fletcher
Treasurer - Lilly Lu - Diane Sieveke
Range Marschall - Prairie Bird - Terri Engle
Sargeant at arms - Slim Yote - Dean Szymanski
Territorial Governor - Badlands Fox - Sonny Pesicka

REMEMBER OUR NEXT SHOOT AND CLEAN UP DAY IS AUGUST 19TH. CLEAN UP WILL START AT 8:30.

Minutes submitted by Flo Fletcher. Flo1126@aol.com.

BLACK HILLS SHOOTIST ASSOCIATION MINUTES FOR MEETING ON JUNE 24, 2007

Hi all. It was a very hot day for shooting and found many club members in some very interesting but cool outfits for shooting. Because of the hot temperatures, the meeting was called to order before noon. I am grateful to Denise for taking minutes for me. Even thought I was on time, I was late.

The meeting was called to order by Hawkbill Smith.

OLD BUSINESS:

Treasures report was read and approved. We have some outstanding payments due the club for services and we paid the rent and road repairs.

The next train robberies are on July 3rd at 8 pm and July 4th at 1:15. You can ride the train on July 3rd and watch the fireworks for $50.00 they will have lunch and champagne.

We have been asked to do 2 train robberies on August 31st at 10:15 am an 1:15 pm. This is a Friday. Please let Rich know if you are available for this. Since it is during the week, we need to know as soon as possible if we will even have enough participants or we will need to cancel.

The next two shoots will also be working days to prepare for our Invitational. On July 15th and August 19th we will have work time starting at 9 am before the shoot. We have some repairs and painting that needs to be done. Lunch will be provided for any workers that come. The more help we have, the faster we can get it done. We also need donations of paint.

NEW BUSINESS:

The Pawnee Station Annual shoot will be on July 17th, 18th and 19th. They will have side shoots on the 17th.

Invitational Shoot. Stoney Creek Jack suggested that we make our own awards. Dakota Di provided a pencil/ink drawing of a stagecoach for us to use as our awards. We can buy frames rather that plaques. Club voted to proceed and the print was tuned over to Hawkbill.

Motion made and approved to adjourn meeting and start shooting.

Minutes submitted by Flo Fletcher with thanks to Denise. Flo1126@aol.com