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
