The JPRPC Club Meeting was held on October 16, with Ten in attendance.

At Six PM, there was a clarification regarding last mont's question regarding Family memberships. It was concluded that the Yearly membership covered immediate family including all children under 21.

At Ten after Six, the meeting officially opened with the reading of the Lord's Prayer, and the Pledge Of Allegiance, led by treasurer Robert Cantrell.

This was immediately followed by the reading of the treasurer's report. 

The Starting Balance was $28,831.74
Deposits were                      $ 835.00
Debits were                        $1062.36
Ending Balance was         $28,604.36

A brief update on the state of the Rifle Pavillion was given, indicating that there
was a delay in it's construction due to broken equipment, but that this would be rectified shortly.

At Twenty-Two after Six, a brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of the sale of shotshells at or near the five stand range.
This was rejected after it was pointed out that unlike the clay pigeons, shotshells would likley prove to be a potential problem.

K. McCauley inquired as to the costs of the Rifle Pavillion, with J. Ferren  reporting 
that it would not change from previous estimates, and just from memory should be between 14.5 and 15 thousand.

At Twenty Five after Six, President J. Ferren read the minutes from last month's meeting. 

At Twenty-Seven after Six,  it was reported that the Tower Trap donated and installed by Member Daniel F. Everett was "Up, and Running". 
Next was the announcement of the status of the signage, and how the Gate and Highway signs were.
This was followed with news of the progress of the Club's website, and the confirmation that the Facebook page is up and running. 

At Twenty-Nine after Six, A report was given regarding the Club's interaction with local scholastic shooting teams, With K. McCauley mentioning that he had been in communication with a Gino Miller, who forwarded K. McCauley to Dan Moorhead. 
This swung into a report of the state of the website, and how it is developing, and that it should be up by the First of the Month.  The discussion shifted to one of marketing firms and how to advertise and differentiate out Club from others.  It was suggested that we focus on Facebook, potentially via targeted marketing and distributed posting. 

At Thirty-Five after Six, a discussion regarding Membership was held, regarding costs and how Law Enforcement memberships would be handled.  After a brief segue into the development of a 50 meter range with divided berms, it returned to discussions regarding Memberships. Colored cards to indicate paid memberships for that year came up, as well as the use of combination locks to ensure that paid members have access. 
R. Roof then initiated a discussion on attracting Law Enforcement members.

At Fourty-Nine after Six, New Business was officially addressed. 

The question of Safety signs was brought up, it was announced that they were up and in use.
 Member C. Kruger mentioned the donation of a comprehensive First Aid Kit, with agreement and a similar offer from President J. Ferren. 
This brought up a discussion on range safety due to a ND/AD at a neighboring range. 

At Fifty-Eight after Six,  R. Cantrell brought up the use of the Five Stand cards as gifts, with D. Everett mentioning the issuing of a 25 round only card in that circumstance. 

At Two after Seven, Member C. Kruger brought up the Club's presence at local gun shows, with Member K. McCauley Mentionging the use of Business Cards. 
President J. Ferren suggested the use of simple document holders to display membership forms at local gun shops. with the incentive of free memberships for participating shops. 
He then offered to handle the business cards. 

At Ten after Seven, the meeting Adjourned.

Signed by Acting Secretary J. Ballew on October the Sixteenth, 2023