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Texas Trapshooters Association Board of Directors

Meeting of September 19, 2020 - Minutes

President Don Rackley called the Fall meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association

Board of Directors to order at approximately 12:00 Noon at the Beeman Hotel, 6070

North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75206 and included remote attendees.

Item #1: Secretary Forrest Dermid certified a quorum as being present pursuant to the

by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association.

Item #2: President Rackley presented the Feb 2020 Minutes and asked if there was any

discussion. There being no additional comments or correction, Don Rackley made the

motion to accept and it was seconded by Billy Hopson and approved by verbal “yes”.

Item #3: President Rackley recognized treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the

Treasurer’s report. Treasurer Dermid affirmed the TTA is in a good cash position and

discussed in general the P&L, reviewed partial TTA Rebate calculation, acknowledged

rebate distributed to Zones II, III and V, reviewed the nonresident TTA fees collected,

and the State Shoot attendance this past July. Secretary Dermid made a motion to accept

the treasurers report and was seconded by Don Rackley, approved by verbal “yes”.

Item #4: President Rackley discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the

agenda.

State Team Selection: Billy Hopson

Trophy: Richard Leos

Hall of Fame: Virgil Rickel

Target Setting: Billy Hopson

Nominating & Zone Shoot Date Selection: Zone II President (Chairman)

Classification: Jerry O’Connor

Shoot Off: Don Rackley, Billy Hopson

Grievance Committee: Don Rackley, Billy Hopson, Richard Leos

Item #5: President Rackley recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegate report.

The age brackets for Sr Vet, Vet and Sub Vet will remain “as is” for the shooting year

2021.

Jerry advised his ATA Delegate expense, which is reimbursable per TTA by-laws, was

$952 and Jerry requested the amount be made payable to the Texas Youth Scholarship.


Motion made by Secretary Dermid to accept, seconded by Don Rackley, approved with

verbal “yes”.

Item #6: President Rackley recognized Jerry O’Connor to discuss the Texas Youth

Scholarship report. Jerry advised the scholarship was in sound financial standing and

awarded two $1,500 one-time scholarship payments and one $8,000 scholarship payable

$1,000 per semester for four years.

Jerry announced Richard Leos was elected to the Youth Scholarship board. President

Rackley made a motion to accept, seconded by Babette Cade, approved with verbal

“yes”.

Item #7: President Rackley reviewed the 2021 Target Year.

Zone 5 National Shooting Complex September 4-6 2020

Zone 3 Iowa Park September 25-27 2020

Zone 2 El Paso October 23-25 2020

Zone 4 Ft Worth May 14-16 2021

Zone 1 Amarillo June 18-20 2021

Texas State Shoot: Amarillo GC June 29 – July 4, 2021

SW Zone Shoot will be held in AR, CO, KS and TX from July 9-11, 2021 with

three locations in Texas (Amarillo, Waco and El Paso).

Item #8: Old Business

No old business

Item #9: New Business

1. Mr. Bradbury asked about mandatory purses. Jerry advised he will research

mandatory purses and present at the February BOD meeting.

2. State Shoot Prep: President Rackley discussed he will be coordinating with the

Amarillo GC directors to prepare for the state shoot. The AGC will have the

same number of RV sites as they did in 2019, Louie will be the contact.

Additional discussion regarding the number of banks, etc. will be discussed at the

February BOD meeting.

3. Fundraising: President Rackley is working with AGC and Zone I to work with

local merchants to advertise in the State program. Jeff Renegar will be working

with a vendor to provide golf carts and a large prize, more to be discussed.

Sec/Treasurer Dermid discussed alignment with the state program and ads &

donation. Fund raising is aligned to cover the cost of the program, distribution

and state pins. Distribution of the state program will need to be balanced with

those who leverage downloading the program and those who do not use the


computer. Additional discussion and finalizing who owns the state

program/funds will be discussed in February.

4. Treasurer Draft Scope of Work: Sec/Treasurer Dermid drafted a scope of work

document to be a starting point for discussions to outsource the treasurer position

to a CPA firm. The document is a high-level overview of the activity flow and

where applicable additional detail to determine what is in/out of scope for the firm

and their fee. Sec/Treasurer Dermid will not be soliciting bids, rather presented

the document to the Board of Directors for broader distribution and consideration

to take the next step in outsourcing the treasurer position.

Item #10: President Rackley a motion to adjourn. The motion approved by everyone

standing up.

Respectfully presented,

Forrest Dermid

Secretary-Treasurer TTA

Texas Trapshooters Association Officers

Meeting of August 19, 2019 - Minutes

Secretary/Treasurer Dermid called for a remote TTA Officers meeting to discuss second

signatory authorization for the TTA Checking account with Pioneer Bank in Hico, TX

August 19th 2020.

Item #1: Secretary/Treasurer Dermid advised the TTA needs to have a second signatory

on the TTA checking account in the event the Secretary/Treasurer becomes incapacitated

or otherwise unable to physically carry out the duties of the position. The second

signatory does not inherit authority not already outlined in the TTA By Laws for current

or past officers regarding access to TTA funds. Rather, the second signatory would act at

the direction of the Board of Directors to access the funds in good faith.

Secretary/Treasurer Dermid nominates 1st VP Billy Hopson to be the second signatory on

the TTA checking account at Pioneer Bank in Hico, TX.

Item #2: The motion approved by email reply from:

President – Don Rackley

1st VP – Billy Hopson

2nd VP – Richard Leos

ATA Delegate – Jerry O’Connor

Approved August 20, 2020


Forrest Dermid


2020 Texas State Shoot - NSC, Amarillo & WacoEvent E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13In State 127 123 124 146 137 182 157Out of State 35 35 35 43 44 54 43Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 162 158 159 189 181 236 200

Distinct Count 262In State 202Out Of State 60

In State Out Of StateDay 1 - - Day 2 - - Day 3 127 35 Day 4 146 44 Day 5 182 54 Day 6 157 43 Approx TTA Fees x 4 2,448$ 704$

2019 Texas State Shoot - AmarilloEvent E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13In State 41 37 43 65 77 80 116 109 96 124 118 132 135Out of State 17 11 15 36 37 35 57 54 52 67 72 74 73Total 58 48 58 101 114 115 173 163 148 191 190 206 208


In State Out Of StateDay 1 43 17 Day 2 80 37 Day 3 116 57 Day 4 124 72 Day 5 132 74 Day 6 135 73 Approx TTA Fees x 4 2,520$ 1,320$ Trophy Package (approx.) 12,492$ 9,647$

2018 Texas State Shoot - NSCEvent E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13In State 37 38 36 91 82 79 117 114 112 146 150 188 161Out of State 12 11 9 24 23 22 26 26 23 25 30 37 33Total 49 49 45 115 105 101 143 140 135 171 180 225 194


In State Out Of StateDay 1 38 12 Day 2 91 24 Day 3 117 26 Day 4 150 30 Day 5 188 37 Day 6 161 33 Approx TTA Fees x 4 2,980$ 648$

2017 Texas State Shoot - AmarilloEvent E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13In State 57 61 60 71 81 81 112 112 96 127 137 180 166Out of State 17 25 24 37 39 40 56 59 55 74 84 115 104Total 74 86 84 108 120 121 168 171 151 201 221 295 270


In State Out Of StateDay 1 61 25 Day 2 81 40 Day 3 112 59 Day 4 137 84 Day 5 180 115 Day 6 166 104 Approx TTA Fees x 4 2,948$ 1,708$ Trophy Package (approx.) 15,000$ 15,000$

2016 Texas State Shoot - NSCEvent E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13In State 64 56 46 115 110 94 139 129 117 159 166 207 188Out of State 12 12 12 24 24 23 30 30 25 35 36 38 34Total 76 68 58 139 134 117 169 159 142 194 202 245 222


In State Out Of StateDay 1 64 12 Day 2 115 24 Day 3 139 30 Day 4 166 36 Day 5 207 38 Day 6 188 34 Approx TTA Fees x 4 3,516$ 696$

2016 - 2020 State Shoot Participation

Scope of Work – TTA Treasurer

TTA By-Law Article V Section 1 was amended at the July 2020 Annual Meeting to allow the

secretary-treasurer position to be split into two position, but one person can still do both

positions if they choose to. This is a scope of services draft for a bid pertaining to the Treasurer

role. Additional discussion with the accounting firm would be required to better clarify where

needed the activities and what services may be out of scope. Therefore, this draft of services

does not go into specific details nor does it suggest how the collaboration between the firm and

the secretary, when applicable, would be handled. This draft of services should be considered a

starting point to better understand what the firm will handle and their approximate fee.

Shoot Schedule and TTA Daily Fees will need to be in sync

Shoot Schedule

Shoot Application:

• Shoot application received via mail/email – avg. 1 club weekly

o Shoot application can have up to 6 dates to schedule

o Club can send multiple pages, usually fall and spring for majority of events

• Shoot date recorded in TTA Shoot Dates Excel sheet (two tabs)

o Shoot date calendar updated and published to TTA web site

o Weekly refresh of shoot date calendar web page by removing events held

• Shoot application signed, copied, archived, and emailed to ATA

Shoot Cancellation:

• Shoot cancellation received via mail/email - periodic

o Remove event from TTA Shoot Dates Excel sheet

o Update shoot date calendar web page for event(s) canceled and publish to TTA web site

o Copy, archive and email to ATA

Revenue

TTA Daily Fees

• Club mails TTA Fees via check

• Update TTA Shoot Dates Excel sheet event was held via highlighting cell

• Remove event from Shoot Date calendar and publish to TTA web site

• Record TTA Daily fees in TTA Treasurers Report Excel sheet

• Weekly deposit

• Reconcile check book to bank statement

• Contact clubs with events scheduled and are 2-3 weeks past due and reconcile

• TTA Daily Fees reporting period is February 1st through January 31st

ATA Rebate – annual collection, received 2-4 weeks prior to state shoot

• Record rebate in TTA Treasurers Report Excel sheet

TTA Trophy Rebate – annual collection with state shoot TTA Daily fees

• Record trophy rebate in TTA Treasurers Report Excel sheet

Ads & Donations

• TTA Life Members

o Record in Ads & Donations Excel sheet Sec tab

o Copy row to Treasurers report

o Generate receipt with Receipt Excel sheet

▪ Receipt Excel sheet has numerous Excel vlookups to Treasurers report for

automation

▪ Unique receipt number

▪ Send receipt via mail/email

o Generate TTA Life Recognition letter, patch and lapel pin then mail to shooter

o Update TTA Life Members Excel sheet and publish to TTA website

• State Program

o Record commits in Ad & Donation Tracking Excel sheet sec tab

o Generate invoice using Invoice Excel sheet

▪ Invoice Excel sheet uses numerous vlookups to Ad & Donations Excel sheet sec

tab

▪ Unique invoice number

▪ Send invoice via mail/email

o Record payment in Ad & Donation tracking Excel sheet sec tab

o Copy row to Treasurers Report – Ad & Donation tab

o Generate receipt using TTA Receipt Excel sheet

▪ TTA Receipt Excel sheet uses numerous vlookups to Treasurers Report - Ad &

Donations tab

▪ Unique invoice number

▪ Send receipt via mail/email

o There are numerous tasks associated with the state program that can be handled by

either the club or the Secretary – but will need to coordinate weekly for sync on

payments received for Ads/Sponsors/Donations recognized in the program

TTA Annual Dues

• Ads & Donation Excel sheet dues tab

• December 1st generate invoices for each of the clubs using the Invoice_ClubDues Excel sheet

o Invoice_ClubDues Excel sheet uses numerous vlookups to Ad & Donations Excel sheet

club dues tab

o Email/mail Invoice to clubs ~24 active clubs

• Payment will be via mail

o Record payment in Ads & Donation Excel sheet club dues tab

o Generate receipt using Receipt_ClubDues Excel sheet

▪ Receipt_ClubDues Excel sheet uses numerous vlookups to Ad & Donations Excel

sheet dues tab

▪ Email/mail Receipt to clubs

o Record payment in Treasurers Report Excel sheet Revenue tab – club dues

Expenses

• The TTA works with numerous vendors in state and out of state.

• All expenses are recorded in the Treasurers Report in the Expense Details tab. There are seven

majors and each major will have numerous minors (Account-Subaccount). Since I do not have a

leger software program, I used a Category column to identify sub-account and then used

vlookups in the YTD tab, which is the Revenue Statement, to summarize the account-subaccount

expenses. These ranges should be fine after several years in use, but may need to be updated if

you start adding rows in the Expense Details tab.

• Since the TTA does business with out of state vendors, we need to monitor invoices that do not

collect sales tax. Effective October 2019 Texas enforced collecting use tax by the recipient if the

vendor did not collect. I had always been monitoring and challenged the vendors who did not

collect sales tax as a safety check relying on their input. However, in 2020 additional research as

a result of one transaction revealed the law had changed. I therefore began filling out and

reporting use tax for each of the invoices received that did not collect sales tax.

• Zone Rebates are calculated in BOD TR.xlsx and is inked to TTA Treasurers Report to calculate

the partial rebates in October and balance/full rebates in February BOD meetings. Checks are

either mailed or issued to Zone representative at the BOD Meeting.

• The majority of the expenses are incurred between February and June.

• There are approximately 100 checks issued per year

Year End Reporting

• Complete and file Revenue Statement in good format

• Poll the five zones to confirm they are not using the TTA EIN, otherwise you will need their

revenue statement and consolidate with the TTA

o 990 EZ Worksheet is the consolidated TTA Revenue statement, we have one Zone using

the TTA EIN number and they indicated they will cease using this year – Zone V

• File either 990 or postcard based on revenues, <50k use postcard

• Send registered mail and record receipt if mailing 990 or electronic confirmation in the TTA IRS

filings

• Record hard copy in TTA IRS Filings and soft copy in IRS Filings folder.

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Texas Trapshooters Association Annual

Meeting of July 5, 2020 - Minutes

Due to COVID-19 restrictions by various counties, the TX state shoot was held at three

locations. President Donald Adams called the Annual meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association to

order at approximately 8:00 AM at the Amarillo Gun Club in Amarillo, TX. Approximately 100

people were in attendance including remote clubs National Shooting Complex and Waco Gun

Club.

Item #1: President Adams affirmed per Article III Section 4 of the By-Laws a quorum as being

present.

Item #2: Approval of Minutes

President Adams presented the 2019 annual meeting minutes, motion made to accept, seconded,

approved by voice.

Item #3: Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked if there were any questions regarding the treasurer’s report. No

questions raised, Charlie Long made a motion to accept the financial report and was seconded by

Waco Gun Club, approved by voice.

Item #4: Opening Remarks

President Adams held a moment of silence for those who have passed the past year.

President Adams thanked everyone for attending, for all their work, sponsors, and special thanks

to Billy Hopson for his hard work in putting the trophy package together. There were many

obstacles encountered to deal with COVID-19 restrictions and special thanks to the clubs and

shooters for pulling together and making this a great shoot. Special thanks to event sponsors and

for those who placed ads or made donations. Their support is greatly appreciated.


Item #5: State Team presentation

1st VP President Rackley presented the 2020 Texas State Team

Congratulations Yaani-Mai Gaddy for earning ATA Women’s Rookie of the Year and shooting her fist 100 straight at the

2020 State Shoot

President Rackley recognized the All-American Team:

Item #6: Hall of Fame Presentation


Inductee: Presented By:

Joneel & Richard Harris Ben Dobson

Pat Thomason Danny Thomason

Item #7: Nomination of Officers

President Adams recognized Don Rackley to recognize the ATA HOF Inductees: Jennifer

Wilburn and Mike Fisher

President Adams recognized Wil Crawford to present the 2021 Zone and State Shoot Dates:

Zone V National Shooting Complex Sep 4-6, 2020

Zone III Iowa Park Sep 25-27, 2020

Zone II El Paso Oct 23-25, 2020

Zone IV Ft Worth May 14-16, 2021

Zone I Amarillo Gun Club Jun 18-20, 2021

Don Rackley presented a By-Law resolution Article V Section 1 to allow either one position sec-

treasurer or two separate positions secretary and treasurer. This would allow better time

management for volunteers seeking the position(s). Steve Bradbury made the motion, seconded

by Joneel Harris, approved by show of hands all locations.

Wil Crawford presented the nominees for the TTA Officers: President Don Rackley, 1st VP Billy

Hopson, 2nd VP Richard Leos, Sec/Treasurer Forrest Dermid, ATA Delegate Jerry O’Connor, 1st

ATA Alternate Delegate Billy Hopson, 2nd ATA Alternate Delegate Ronnie Beard

Motion to accept by Ben Dobson, David Carson seconded, approved by show of hands all

locations.

The 2021 Texas State Shoot will be held at the Amarillo Gun Club July 6th – July 11th 2021.

Pat Richmond (AGC representative) confirmed acceptance.

Item #9: ATA Delegate Report

President Adams recognized Jerry O’Connor to present the ATA Delegate report. Jerry advised

ATA is considering changing age bracket to be 60-67 for Sub-Vet, 68-73 for Vet and 74+ for Sr

Vet. Jerry asked shooters if they want him to vote for the change, no one wanted the change.

Item #10: Youth Scholarship Report

President Adams recognized Jerry O’Connor to present the Youth Scholarship Report. Jerry

asked Joneel to come to the stage. Joneel, in memory of Richard, announced the Harris family

will be making a donation to the youth scholarship. Joneel introduced her family and thanked all

the shooters for their support.


Jerry recognized the trustees for the Youth Scholarship: Billy Hopson, Jeff Web, Mike Turner,

and Richard Leos. Three applicants recognized: Colton Meurer received full scholarship, two

one-time recipients: Palmer Duke and Hanna Caswell.

Item #11: AIM Report

President Adams recognized Billy Hopson to present the AIM report. Billy thanked all for their

donations and the support provided to young shooters.


No old business

Item #14: New Business 1. Montague Co moved from Zone IV to Zone III. Motion made by Pat Thomason to

accept, seconded by Tony Fox, approved by show of hands.

Custom pair of boots auctioned for the Youth Scholarship, donated by Gracie Farras.

Item #15: President Adams asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by everyone

standing up.


Forrest Dermid



Texas Trapshooters Association

BOD Emergency Meeting

July 3, 2020 - Minutes

President Donald Adams called a BOD Emergency Meeting of the Texas Trapshooters

Association to order at approximately 8:00 AM via Teleconference.

Item #1: President Adams affirmed per Article III Section 4 of the By-Laws a quorum as being

present.

Item #2: President Donald Adams recognized 1st VP Don Rackley to review the resolution

regarding Article V Section I Sec-Treasurer. Per the By Laws the position of Sec-Treasurer is

referenced as a single position for the Sec-Treasurer. However, over the decades the duties of

the position have increased resulting in a time commitment that not many volunteers are able to

make. In addition, the duties have broadened to include skills such as website maintenance and

more skilled bookkeeping which are skills not readily available. So, the resolution is to split the

Sec-Treasurer into two positions to allow flexibility for more volunteers. Attendees were asked

if there were any questions. Jerry O’Connor asked about whether a volunteer could do both

positions. 1st VP responded yes, the resolution gives the flexibility to have a Secretary and

Treasurer while the volunteer can elect to do both positions. However, if they do both positions,

they have a single vote in TTA matters. 1st VP Don Rackley made a motion to accept the

resolution, Sec-Treasurer Forrest Dermid seconded the motion, approved by verbal yes.

Item #3: General discussion regarding the term for the Secretary and Treasurer and after

discussion the minimum term remains 5 years as voted on previously for the Sec-Treasurer.

However, as with all the officer positions, the Secretary and Treasurer will still require being

elected each year and in accordance with the By Laws.

Item #4: President Donald Adams asked if the Treasurer position should be an elected officer or

be handled by a CPA firm. Sec-Treasurer Dermid discussed that the duties of the Treasurer

should be discussed in more detail at the Oct BOD so that a scope of work can be presented to a

CPA for a bid. But the bookkeeping would need to be part of the work. During the discussion,

Sec-Treasurer Dermid reaffirmed he would continue for another year, but when a replacement

was found he would like to step down.


Item #5: Billy Hopson asked about the trophy list and if it was going to be mailed to each of the

clubs. President Donald Adams will verify and get back to Billy via email. Addresses need to

be affirmed to ensure the list is correct, most trophies will likely be mailed out. Otherwise, they

can be handed out at the Zone shoot or a local club shoot.

Item #6: Sec-Treasurer Dermid discussed disbursement for the HOF Lewis purse and

recommended the Amarillo GC handle the disbursement if NSC is not able to versus sending the

monies to the TTA for disbursement.

Item #7: President Adams discussed the Scholarship Lewis will be statewide, motion made by

Jerry and seconded by Dalton Jennings, motion passed.

Item #8: Meeting adjourned….


Forrest Dermid



Meeting of February 1, 2020 - Minutes

President Don Adams called the Spring meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association

Board of Directors to order at approximately 12:00 Noon at the Beeman Hotel, 6070




Item #2: President Adams presented the Oct 2019 Minutes and asked if there was any

discussion. There being no additional comments or correction, a request for a motion to

accept was made. Ron made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Trish and

approved by show of hands and confirmation by verbal “yes” from remote attendees.

Item #3: President Adams recognized treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the

Treasurer’s report. Treasurer Dermid affirmed the TTA is in a good cash position. After

review of the financial statement we discussed the Zone rebate calculation and distributed

the rebates. Motion was made by Don to accept, seconded by Jerry and approved by

show of hands and verbal yes from remote attendees.

Sec/Treasurer Dermid proposed a trophy package of 26k for the 2020 State Shoot

(trophies and added money), motion to accept was made by Jerry, seconded by Billy and

approved by show of hands and verbal yes from remote attendees.

Sec/Treasurer Dermid proposed a donation of 1k to the Texas Youth Scholarship, motion

to accept was made by Jerry, seconded by Trish and approved by show of hands and

verbal yes from remote attendees.

Item #4: President Adams discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the

agenda.

Congratulations to Yaani-Mai Gaddy for making ATA Lady Rookie of the Year shooting

accomplishment.

State Team Selection: Don Rackley

1st Team: Capt. Dalton Jennings, Billy Hopson, Jeff Renegar, James Dusek, & Nicolas

Gibbs

2nd Team: Douglas Briggs, Drew Fryman, Gary Womack, Matt Nicol, & Richard Leos

Lady Team: Capt. Bridget Bearden & Che Kuhns

Junior Team: Capt. Tanner Mathias & Colten Meurer

Sub Junior Team: Capt. Cooper Caswell & Kaden Ingram

Sr Veteran Team: Capt. Joe Altom & Ron Wood

Veteran Team: Capt. Steven Mcbride & J Hanes

Zone I will preside over the Zone meeting at the State shoot.

Trophy: Billy Hopson: NSC covering events 1-6, events 7-13 will be covered by state.

Discussion concluded on Event 11 will not have RU trophies.

Hall of Fame: Bob Johnson asked Ron Cunning to announce HOF inductees: Joneel &

Richard Harris and Pat Thomason

Target Setting: Billy McFarlan, David Carson

Nominating & Zone Shoot Date Selection: Zone I President (Chairman)


Shoot Off: Don Adams, Don Rackley

Grievance Committee: Don Adams, Don Rackley, Billy Hopson

Item #5: President Adams recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegates report.

Jerry advised no new business to discuss.

Item #6: President Adams recognized Jerry O’Connor to discuss the Texas Youth

Scholarship report. Jerry advised Roger Cox would like to step down. Jerry announced

Richard Leos would like to serve for a 5-year term on the committee. Motion made by

Jerry and seconded by Ron approved with show of hands and verbal yes from remote

attendees.

Jerry thanked the TTA for their support and advised the scholarship was in good

standing, but they did have a higher expense than what was paid out last year.

Item #7: President Adams reviewed the 2020 Target Year.






Texas State Shoot: NSC June 30 – July 5, 2020


Ron drafted a working document for the TTA Life Time Achievement Award.

The following outlines the achievement: the exemplary dedication and exceptional

service, above and beyond, to the TTA, awarded on an as determined basis by the TTA

selection committee with no timeline, only Texas residents are eligible and selection

committee comprised of the 5 HOF Committee Members with HOF Chairman as

Chairman, TTA President, TTA 1st Vice President, TTA 2nd Vice President & TTA

Sec/Treasurer with votes must be unanimous.

Open discussion to better understand the distinction between the TTA HOF and the Life

Time Achievement Award with a final understanding that the two awards were separate

from each other not related to shooting achievement, but a lifetime dedication and

contribution to the TTA. Motion made by Jerry to accept, seconded by JR and approved

by show of hands and verbal yes from remote attendees.


• Drew opened discussion on Waco entering rotation into the State Shoot.

Discussion concluded with all clubs are invited to be in the state shoot rotation

provided they meet the requirements prior to the state shoot. In addition, the

current state shoot requirements were approved in the ‘70s when we had

several thousand registered shooters. The state shoot requirements should be

updated to reflect the current shooting population requirements. A club

entering the rotation will come in at the bottom of the rotation.

• Sec/Treasurer Dermid reviewed there were several clubs who had not paid

their annual dues. Annual dues are required to be a club member and only

club member shoot applications can be approved.

• President Adams announced the All American Team: Dalton Jennings Open

1st Team, Randy Foster Open 2nd Team, Jennifer Wilburn Lady I 1st Team,

Bridget Bearden Lady I 2nd Team, Joneel Harris Lady II 1st Team, Patrick

Hopson Jr Gold 2nd Team, Jeff Webb Sub Vet 2nd Team, Larry Tagtmeyer Sr

Vet 1st Team, Joe Altom Sr Vet 1st Team, Gary Sherrod Sr Vet 2nd Team,

Charles Long Sr Vet 2nd Team, Marvin Albright Sr Vet 2nd Team, Mike Fisher

and Jennifer Wilburn ATA HOF

• Discussion on event sponsorship concluded with additional follow up between

Don Rackley and Forrest Dermid to finalize.

• General discussion on not making BOD changes in October unless they were

by-law changes, but discussion in October and then voted on in February with

1 year full cycle before changing, should they need to be changed.

Item #10: Don Adams made a motion to adjourn. The motion approved by everyone

standing up.


Forrest Dermid


Zone shooter day year (2.1 to 1.31) not same as TTA fiscal year (7.1 to 6.30), note for reconciliation to TTA Fees from Shooter Days.

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Meeting of October 5, 2019 - Minutes

President Don Adams called the Fall meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association

Board of Directors to order at approximately 12:00 Noon at the Magnolia Hotel, 6070




Item #2: President Adams presented the Feb 2019 Minutes and asked if there was any

discussion. There being no additional comments or correction, a request for a motion to

accept was made. J.R. Long made the motion to accept and it was seconded by Ron

Cunning and approved by verbal “yes” from remote attendees.

Item #3: President Adams recognized treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the


discussed in general the P&L, confirmed partial TTA Rebate was distributed to Zones II,

III and V, reviewed the TTA demographics, nonresident TTA fees collected, and the

State Shoot attendance this past July. Secretary Dermid made a motion to accept the

treasurers report and was seconded by Don Rackley, approved by verbal “yes”.

Item #4: President Adams discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the

agenda.

State Team Selection: Don Rackley

Trophy: Billy Hopson

Hall of Fame: Bob Johnson

Target Setting: Billy McFarlan, David Carson

Nominating & Zone Shoot Date Selection: Zone I President (Chairman)


Shoot Off: Don Adams, Don Rackley

Grievance Committee: Don Adams, Don Rackley, Billy Hopson

Item #5: President Adams recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegates report.

Jerry advised the Grand shoot dates will be August 5-15 2020, August 4-14 2021 and

August 3-13 2022. Rule changes: no recreational drugs was added to the list of

prohibited substances, penalty yardage cannot be assigned greater than 25 yards, 26 & 27

have to be earned, late shoot report fines for shoots with All American points will be

calculated by multiplying the fines by the competition factor, and it is highly

recommended for shooters changing from post 5 to 1, to walk behind the shooter Vs in

front. In addition, all events must be completed within 24 hours of the last event of the

tournament or in other words the tournament has to be completed by Monday. A shooter

must complete the event to be eligible for ATA Trophies and All American points.

SW Zone AR, MO, NW (NRA Whittington Ctr & Silver City) and OK (El Reno). Shoot

attendance increased over last year event was shot in Texas.

Jerry requested reimbursement per TTA by-laws for advised he incurred $500 for his

ATA Delegate expenses and requested the amount be made payable to the Texas Youth

Scholarship. Motion made by Secretary Dermid to accept, seconded by Ron Cunning,

approved with verbal “yes”.

Item #6: President Adams recognized Jerry O’Connor to discuss the Texas Youth

Scholarship report. Jerry advised the scholarship was in sound financial standing. Jerry

discussed each Zone should have a Zone Director to promote AIM participation.

Proposed identifying members at the February BOD meeting to promote at the youth

level the AIM program. General discussion on options regarding membership, free

targets, etc. to facilitate new members to Trapshooting.

Item #7: President Adams reviewed the 2020 Target Year.






Texas State Shoot: NSC June 30 – July 5, 2020


No old business


a) State Team Category and Member Counts: General discussion on Lady State

Team and desire from several women shooters to increase the number of positions

back to 5 members. After much discussion and general feeling that 5 is too many.

Don Rackley made a motion for the number of positions for the Lady Team be

increased from 2 to 4 members. This results in approximately 10% of Lady

shooters being on the Lady Team; whereas about 4% of Men will make the Men's

Team. Motion was seconded by Babette Cade, approved by roll call vote. Since

there have been 2 Zone shoots already, it was subsequently decided the

implementation would be for the 2022 State Teams.

b) Secretary Dermid acknowledged his 5-year anniversary as State Sec/Treasurer

will be next July 2020 and willing to continue as Secretary, but also wanted to

announce if there was a candidate interested in being Secretary/Treasurer they

would receive full support. Interested shooters should review the position and

procedure to apply listed on the TTA web site.

c) Don Rackley reviewed conversation he and Billy Hopson had with NSC

regarding participation, advertising, shoot dates, RV Spots, and adjustments to the

wobble traps to ensure regulation trap targets for all forth coming shoots.

d) J.R. Long discussed introducing a TTA Life Time Achievement Award to be

awarded not every year, but based on achievement. After additional discussion all

agreed a committee should be formed. Additional discussion planned for

February. Ron made a motion to establish a one-time TTA life time achievement

award comprised of the HOF committee and current TTA Officers. Seconded by

J.R. Long, approved by verbal “yes”.

Item #10: Don Adams made a motion to adjourn. The motion approved by everyone

standing up.


Forrest Dermid


Event Net Inc./(Dec.) Shooters - Benefit to Club

Event Number E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 (x2) E13

In State Shooters (16) (24) (17) (6) (4) (1) 4 (3) - (3) (19) (48) (31)

Out of State Shooters - (14) (9) (1) (2) (5) 1 (5) (3) (7) (12) (41) (31)

Net Inc./ (Dec.) per Event (16) (38) (26) (7) (6) (6) 5 (8) (3) (10) (31) (89) (62)

State Evt. Cumulative Evt. Inc./(Dec.) Shooters (386)

State Evt. Est. Profit @ $10 Per Shooter / 100 (3,860)$

State Event Inc. / (Dec.) Distinct Shooter Count

In State Shooters (37)

Out Of State Shooters (22)

Net Inc./(Dec.) Distinct Shooter Count (59)

TTA Fees Net Shooter Count / Day - Benefit to TTA

In State Out Of State Net Inc./Dec.

Day 1 (18) (8) (26)

Day 2 (1) (3) (4)

Day 3 4 (2) 2

Day 4 (13) (12) (25)

Day 5 (48) (41) (89)

Day 6 (31) (31) (62)

Total Shooter Days (107) (97) (204) ** Trophy rebate $1/shooter per event 7 - 13

Approx TTA Fees (Shooter Days x 4) (428)$ (388)$ (816)$

Net Inc. Out Of State Trophy Contribution ** (98)

Out Of State Trophy Package Expense (9,647)

TTA Fee Net Gain/(Loss) On Out Of State Pkg *** (10,133)$

2019 Texas State Shoot - Amarillo Day 5 Day 6

Event Number E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13

In State Shooters 41 37 43 65 77 80 116 109 96 124 118 132 135

Out of State Shooters 17 11 15 36 37 35 57 54 52 67 72 74 73

Total 58 48 58 101 114 115 173 163 148 191 190 206 208

State Event Shooter Distinct Count

In State 168

Out Of State 98

Total 266

TTA Fees Shooter Count / Day In State * Out Of State *

Day 1 43 17

Day 2 80 37

Day 3 116 57

Day 4 124 72

Day 5 132 74

Day 6 135 73

Total Shooter Days 630 330

Approx TTA Fees (Shooter Days x 4) 2,520$ 1,320$

* The distinct count is a conservative count assuming the highest event count per day represents the distinct number of shooters to calculate TTA Fees.

2017 Texas State Shoot - Amarillo Day 5 Day 6

Event Number E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13

In State Shooters 57 61 60 71 81 81 112 112 96 127 137 180 166

Out of State Shooters 17 25 24 37 39 40 56 59 55 74 84 115 104

Total 74 86 84 108 120 121 168 171 151 201 221 295 270

State Event Shooter Distinct Count

In State 205

Out Of State 120

Total 325

TTA Fees Shooter Count / Day In State * Out Of State *

Day 1 61 25

Day 2 81 40

Day 3 112 59

Day 4 137 84

Day 5 180 115

Day 6 166 104

Total Shooter Days 737 427

Approx TTA Fees (Shooter Days x 4) 2,948$ 1,708$

* The distinct count is a conservative count assuming the highest event count per day represents the distinct number of shooters to calculate TTA Fees.

Source: http://shootscoreboard.com/

Day1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

TTA - State Shoot Attendance Summary

2017 Vs 2019 State Shoot - Amarillo Gun Club


*** The State Event TTA Fees do not cover either In/Out State Trophy Pkg. The Gain/(Loss) referenced is only matching the

magnitude of the net monetary benefit/(loss) to the TTA for having an Out of State trophy package. In FY2019 the non-resident fees

collected were $5,562 less FY2019 Out Of State Trophy Package of $9,647(3885+6730), or a loss of $4,085.



President Eddy Anders called the Annual meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association to

order at approximately 8:00 AM at the Amarillo Gun Club in Amarillo, TX. Approximately 100

people were in attendance.

Item #1: President Anders affirmed per Article III Section 4 of the By-Laws a quorum as being

present.


President Anders presented the 2018 annual meeting minutes, Ron Cunning made a motion to

accept, seconded by Jerry Ulmer, approved by voice.


President Anders asked if there were any questions regarding the treasurer’s report. No

questions raised, Jerry Ulmer made a motion to accept the financial report and was seconded by

Billy Hopson, approved by voice.


President Anders held a moment of silence for those who have passed the past year.

President Anders thanked everyone for attending, for all their work, sponsors, and special thanks

to Don Rackley for his hard work in putting the trophy package together. Reminder to all

attendees’ ads and donations can be made now towards next year’s program. Recognized Grays

Shotgun Cache and White Flyer for all their support. Special thanks to the staff at AGC for a

great shoot.


President Anders presented the 2019 Texas State Team

President Anders recognized the All-American Team:



Joe Altom Ron Cunning

Jennifer Wilburn Roger Cox


President Anders presented the 2020 nominees for the TTA Officers: President Don Adams, 1st

VP Don Rackley, 2nd VP Billy Hopson and Sec/Treasurer Forrest Dermid.

Nomination from the floor by Ginny Warren and seconded by Yoni for Babette Cade 2nd VP.

Nomination for TTA Officers: President Don Adams, 1st VP Don Rackley and Sec/Treasurer

Forrest Dermid. Motion to accept by JR Long and seconded by Jerry Ulmer, approved by show

of hands.

President Anders requested either show of hands or ballot for run-off vote between Billy Hopson

and Babette Cade. Show of hands affirmed for the run-off vote for 2nd VP. Vote for the 2nd VP

held by show of hands, Billy Hopson for 2nd VP was affirmed by show of hands. Motion to

accept by Ron Cunning and seconded by Jerry Ulmer, approved by show of hands.

President Anders presented Don Adams with Presidents Buckle.

President Anders presented Forrest Dermid with Sec/Treasures Buckle.

ATA Delegates, Jerry O’Connor nominated, no other nominations from floor, motion to accept

by Tommy Nations and seconded by Ron Cunning, approved by show of hands. No Jerry, you

did not lose your job

1st ATA Alternate Delegate Billy Hopson nominated and approved by acclamation.

Item #8: 2020 Zone Shoot dates and other Major Shoots

President Anders presented the 2020 Zone Shoot dates



Zone II El Paso Oct 25-27, 2019

Zone IV Ft Worth May 15-17, 2020


The 2020 Texas State Shoot will be held at the National Shooting Complex June 30th – July 5th

2020. Royce Graff (NSC representative) confirmed acceptance.


President Anders recognized Jerry O’Connor to present the ATA Delegate report. Jerry advised

no new business to report, but polled the attendees on their perspective regarding the elimination

of the 19-yard line. No changes to the 19-yard line at this time, but will keep us posted on any

changes. Read the rule book!


President Anders recognized Jerry O’Connor to present the Youth Scholarship Report. Jerry

advised there are six active scholarships and reviewed finances. Board decided this year to

awarded two shooters, Bridget Bearden and Tanner Mathias with upfront awards to assist with

their college pursuits.

Discussion on adding HOF Donation entry fees at the grand. Jerry explained the decision was an

executive board decision. Concern was expressed over the executive committees’ decisions

being unchecked. Mandatory donation entry fees are not considered by shooters as a donation,

but legally the receipt can be used as a deduction on your taxes. The amount is not the issue, the

unchecked decisions are.

Past recipients were acknowledged and the good the program does.


President Anders recognized Billy Hopson to present the AIM report. Billy thanked many for

their donations and the support provided to young shooters. The participation was slightly down

and requested any ideas to assist in the growth of the AIM program.


No old business


• President Anders reviewed the Texas State Team Requirements. Concerns should be

brought to your BOD Officers and he encouraged participation. The Texas State Team

structure will be reviewed at the October 2019 BOD Meeting.

• Resolutions

o Article IV Section 4(a-c) – BOD Mtg Remote Attendance – Approved

▪ 4(a) Motion to accept by Steven Bradbury, seconded by Jeff Renegar,

approved by show of hands

▪ 4(b) Motion to accept by (not audible), seconded by Jerry Ulmer,

approved by show of hands

▪ 4(c) Motion to accept by Ron Cunning, seconded by Joe Altom, approved

by show of hands

o Article III Sec 2(a) – Club Annual Due Inc – Approved

▪ Motion to accept by Joe Altom, seconded by Ron Cunning, approved by

show of hands

• Past President Cunning donated a quilt for auction. Jerry auctioned the quilt and

proceeds will go directly to support young shooters.

Item #15: President Anders sked for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by everyone

standing up.


Forrest Dermid


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RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TEXAS TRAPSHOOTERS ASSOCIATION

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

WHEREAS: The membership of the Texas Trapshooters Association in July 2008 amended by-law

Article IV Section 4(a) to read “All regular or specially called meetings of the Board of

Directors, not held at the State Shoot, shall be held in reasonable close proximity to Love Field,

Dallas, Texas. Any meeting, not held at the State Shoot, may be called by the President or by

five (5) directors of the Association, upon providing ten (10) days’ written notice of the time,

place and purpose of such meeting to all directors of the Association.

During the State Shoot, a special meeting of the Board of Directors may be called by the

President or by five (5) directors of the Association by posting a conspicuous notice of the

meeting at least three (3) places on the grounds of the State Shoot and, at minimum, twenty-four

(24) hours in advance of the meeting time. The notice shall state the date, time, location and

purpose of the meeting.”

AND WHEREAS: The requirement for a director to be present to constitute a legal quorum for conducting the

business of the Association can create a hardship pertaining to time and expense associated with

attending the meeting.

AND WHEREAS: The number of directors’ present over the past several Association meetings near not having

a legal quorum, a minimum of ten (10) directors as stated in Article IV Section 4(b) for

conducting the business of the Association.

AND WHEREAS: It is a common business practice to leverage telecommunications to conduct business and

can be used to establish a legal quorum to conduct the business of the Association.

BE IT RESOLVED: That Article IV Section 4(a) of the By-Laws of the Association be amended to read:

Section 4(a) – SCHEDULING

All regular or specially called meetings of the Board of Directors, not held at the State Shoot,

shall be held in reasonably close proximity to Love Field, Dallas, Texas and/or may be

attended remotely. Remote attendees will be responsible for their own devices, connectivity and

charges that may apply. Any meeting, not held at the State Shoot, may be called by the President

or by five (5) directors of the Association, upon providing ten (10) days’ written notice of the

time, place and purpose of such meeting to all directors of the Association.





purpose of the meeting.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019


Article IV Section 4(b) to read “At any regular or specially called meeting of the Board of

Directors, authorized by the by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association or Texas Statutory

Code, it shall be conclusively presumed and provided that, a minimum of ten (10) directors, in

attendance and answering the call of the corporate Secretary-Treasurer, shall constitute a legal

quorum for conducting the business of the Association.”









BE IT RESOLVED: That Article IV Section 4(b) of the By-Laws of the Association be amended to read:

Section 4(b) – QUORUM

At any regular or specially called meeting of the Board of Directors, authorized by the by-laws

of the Texas Trapshooters Association or Texas Statutory Code, it shall be conclusively

presumed and provided that, a minimum of ten (10) directors, in attendance or attending

remotely and answering the call of the corporate Associations Secretary-Treasurer, shall

constitute a legal quorum for conducting the business of the Association.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019


Article IV Section 4(c) to read “Each director present shall be entitled to one (1) vote and the

affirmative vote of at least a majority of the directors’ present shall be necessary for the passage

of any and all resolution(s).”









BE IT RESOLVED: That Article IV Section 4(c) of the By-Laws of the Association be amended to read:

Section 4(c) – VOTING

Each director present or attending remotely shall be entitled to one (1) vote and the

affirmative vote of at least a majority of the directors’ present and/or attending remotely shall be

necessary for the passage of any and all motion(s) and/or all resolution(s).

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019

WHEREAS: The membership of the Texas Trapshooters Association on June 10, 1978 amended by-law

Article III Section 2(a) formerly Article II Section 2 to read “Each Member Gun Club of Texas

Trapshooters Association shall pay Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) per year as dues, which dues

shall be due and payable as may hereafter be designated by the Board of Directors of the Texas

Trapshooters Association.”

AND WHEREAS: The club member dues increase is to better match the benefits associated with being a

member of the Texas Trapshooters Association and services rendered to the Zone(s) in which the

club resides.

BE IT RESOLVED: That Article III Section 2(a) of the By-Laws of the Association be amended to read:

Section 2(a) – CLUB MEMBERS

Each Member Gun Club of the Texas Trapshooters Association shall pay Fifty Dollars ($50) per

year as dues, which dues shall be due and payable as may hereafter be designated by the Board

of Directors of the Texas Trapshooters Association.



President Eddy Anders called the Spring meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association


North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75206



Item #2: President Anders recognized secretary Dermid for the presentation of the

minutes of the last meeting of the Board as distributed. There being no additional

comments or correction, a request for a motion to accept was made. Bob Johnson made

the motion to accept and it was seconded by Ron Cunning and approved by show of

hands.

Item #3: President Anders recognized treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the

Treasurer’s report. Treasurer Dermid reviewed the TTA Fee Year End collections, TTA

Zone rebates (distributed at end of meeting), and the TTA Fees collected from out of state

shooters. Treasurer Dermid then recommended 23k for the state trophy package

(trophies and added money). General discussion on ideas to raise money through raffle

and sponsorships for events. Motion to accept made by Ron Cunning and seconded by

J.R. Long and approved by show of hands.

Item #4: President Anders discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the

agenda.

State Team Selection: Don Adams

Two state team recipients, Ron Wood and Kaden Ingram

Trophy: Don Rackley

Don discussed trophy ideas and presented a sample of one of the trophies, committed to

stay within budget.

Hall of Fame: Roger Cox

HOF nominees’ inductees are Joe Altom and Jennifer Wilburn

Target Setting: Billy McFarlan, Billy Hopson

Nominating: Zone V President (Chairman)


Shoot Off: Eddy Anders, Don Adams

Grievance Committee: Eddy Anders, Don Adams, Don Rackley

Item #5: President Anders recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegates report.

Jerry indicated no new information to report and had in hand new ATA rule books.

Contact Jerry if you want to support the ATA this year, get a ticket while they last.

Item #6: President Anders recognized Jerry O’Connor to discuss the Texas Youth

Scholarship report. Jerry advised they are funded for their current commitments.

Item #7: President Anders reviewed the 2019 Target Year.



Zone 2 San Angelo September 28-30 2018

Zone 4 Waco Skeet & Trap May 17-19 2019


Texas State Shoot: Amarillo Gun Club July 2-7, 2019

:: RV reservations will not be accepted until March 1st. Contact will be Louie.

Some of the spaces will be eliminated to ensure adequate power is available, but

some were put in by shooter(s) and those will not be eliminated.

Recommendation is to seek alternate RV space at Amarillo Ranch. The RV

spaces will be allocated by the AGC board of directors.

Southwest Zone Shoot: July 12-14 (Amarillo, El Paso & Ft Worth)


a. Article III Section 2(a) By-Law Resolution – Annual Dues Increase

Approved to be presented at the Annual Meeting

b. Article IV Section 4(a, b, c) By-Law Resolution – Remote Attendance

Approved to be presented at the Annual Meeting. Draft guidelines on

how this will work, hub centric concept. Recommendation by Ron to go

through a dry run to iron out any procedural activities.


a. Open discussion on support, if any, for the SW Zone Shoot per by-laws

Article VII Section 4 – BOD decided no additional support provided by

TTA this year.

b. Status Of 2019 State Team Ring Application(s) – Kaden’s ring on order,

Doan Adams working with Ron Wood on ring order form.

c. 2019 HOF Contributor Award – Support Yes/No – Approved

d. JR Long introduced Youth Scholarship ad to be put in the program to

post how one recipient benefited from the program. JR will make a

donation to the Youth Scholarship and send the Sec/Treasurer the ad.

e. Discussion on having vintage gun shoot was introduced and supported,

more details to be worked out and communicated.

f. Miss-and-out will have $5 shooter entry fee.

g. Discussion opened up about resident and non-resident trophy package

and to reverse decision at prior board of directors meeting. After

discussion on pros/cons motion made to retain resident and non-resident

trophy package. Motion made by Ron Cunning and seconded by Jerry

O’Connor, approved by show of hands.

h. Clarification discussion on TTA covering trophies for events 7-13, AGC

covers trophies for events 1-6 matching resident and non-resident for

events 4-6. (revised after meeting events 4-6 will be open). HOA based

on events 4-13. AGC accepts event coverage.

i. Reminder – gambling in Texas is illegal. However, the State of Texas

allows qualifying entities to raise monies through qualifying activities.

Any fund raising not approved by the TTA Officers and memorialized in

the sec/treasurer’s records is not authorized by the TTA. State and

Federal penalties can be levied.

j. Jerry offered to maintain the HOF frames and records for consistency,

write-ups and other administration will be handled by HOF committee.

Picture needs to be 5 X 7, 4 copies.

Item #10: Eddy led the meeting in a moment of silence in recognition of members who

have passed and then motion by JR Long to adjourn and approved by exiting.


Forrest Dermid


Excludes Cap City & Buffalo - By Club SummaryClub Name Fees All

Fee Day All Fees OS Fee Day OS State Cnt

NSCSTATE SHOOT - NSCAMARILLO GUN CLUBWACOIOWA PARKMETROPOLITANEL PASOFWTSBEXARSAN ANTONIOCORPUS CHRISTISAN ANGELOMIDLAND SHOOTERS ASSOC.HEREFORDFAYETTEABILENE CLAYSPALMERELM FORK

$7,228$3,856$2,908$1,796$1,640$1,192$1,060$1,036

$756$756$640$640$200$144$72$52$40$16

1,80796472744941029826525918918916016050361813104

$3,268$664$640$36

$304$36

$100$68$24$36$12$32$28$20$8$4

$4

817166160

9769

251769387521

1

38176454273523222212

Total $24,032 6,008 $5,284 1,321 41

The data represented is for the ATA shoot year Sep 1, 2017 through Aug 31, 2018. There were 41 states that participated in ALL registered shoots. The approximate total daily fees collected were $24,032 of which approximately

$5,284 or 22% came from 1,321 out of state shooter days.

Excludes TX - Shooter Days by State

0 100 200 300

OK

NM

IL

KS

KY

MN

CO

AR

ND

MO

OH

NE

WI

WY

PA

TN

NY

MI

FL

AZ

UT

284

150

101

81

67

43

41

40

38

35

30

28

28

27

26

26

22

20

19

18

18

Excludes TX - Fees & Shooter Days by State

State Total TTA Fees

Fee Day All

OKNMILKSKYMNCOARNDMOOHNEWIWYPATNNYMIFLAZ

$1,136$600$404$324$268$172$164$160$152$140$120$112$112$108$104$104$88$80$76$72

2841501018167434140383530282827262622201918

UT $72 18Total $5,284 1,321

* Fees are approximate. Capital City and Buffalo did not significantly mix Big50 and Registered during time period and are excluded from report.

Zone shooter day year (2.1 to 1.31) not same as TTA fiscal year (7.1 to 6.30), note for reconciliation to TTA Fees from Shooter Days.

Year Rate Chg2013 4.00 2010 3.25 1995 2.75 1985 2.50 1982 2.50 1975 1.50 1956 1.00

Texas Trapshooters AssociationShooter Days Trend

6,066

9,391

10,635 9,821

7,728

-

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Shooter Days

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019

WHEREAS: The membership of the Texas Trapshooters Association on June 10, 1978 amended by-law

Article III Section 2(a) formerly Article II Section 2 to read “Each Member Gun Club of Texas

Trapshooters Association shall pay Twenty-Five Dollars ($25) per year as dues, which dues

shall be due and payable as may hereafter be designated by the Board of Directors of the Texas

Trapshooters Association.”

AND WHEREAS: The club member dues increase is to better match the benefits associated with being a

member of the Texas Trapshooters Association and services rendered to the Zone(s) in which the

club resides.

BE IT RESOLVED: That Article III Section 2(a) of the By-Laws of the Association be amended to read:

Section 2(a) – CLUB MEMBERS

Each Member Gun Club of the Texas Trapshooters Association shall pay Fifty Dollars ($50) per

year as dues, which dues shall be due and payable as may hereafter be designated by the Board

of Directors of the Texas Trapshooters Association.

Approved Feb 2019

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019


Article IV Section 4(a) to read “All regular or specially called meetings of the Board of

Directors, not held at the State Shoot, shall be held in reasonable close proximity to Love Field,

Dallas, Texas. Any meeting, not held at the State Shoot, may be called by the President or by

five (5) directors of the Association, upon providing ten (10) days’ written notice of the time,

place and purpose of such meeting to all directors of the Association.





purpose of the meeting.”









BE IT RESOLVED: That Article IV Section 4(a) of the By-Laws of the Association be amended to read:

Section 4(a) – SCHEDULING

All regular or specially called meetings of the Board of Directors, not held at the State Shoot,

shall be held in reasonably close proximity to Love Field, Dallas, Texas and/or may be

attended remotely. Remote attendees will be responsible for their own devices, connectivity and

charges that may apply. Any meeting, not held at the State Shoot, may be called by the President

or by five (5) directors of the Association, upon providing ten (10) days’ written notice of the

time, place and purpose of such meeting to all directors of the Association.





purpose of the meeting.

Approved Feb 2019

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019


Article IV Section 4(b) to read “At any regular or specially called meeting of the Board of

Directors, authorized by the by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association or Texas Statutory

Code, it shall be conclusively presumed and provided that, a minimum of ten (10) directors, in

attendance and answering the call of the corporate Secretary-Treasurer, shall constitute a legal

quorum for conducting the business of the Association.”









BE IT RESOLVED: That Article IV Section 4(b) of the By-Laws of the Association be amended to read:

Section 4(b) – QUORUM

At any regular or specially called meeting of the Board of Directors, authorized by the by-laws

of the Texas Trapshooters Association or Texas Statutory Code, it shall be conclusively

presumed and provided that, a minimum of ten (10) directors, in attendance or attending

remotely and answering the call of the corporate Associations Secretary-Treasurer, shall

constitute a legal quorum for conducting the business of the Association.

Approved Feb 2019

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FEBRUARY 2, 2019


Article IV Section 4(c) to read “Each director present shall be entitled to one (1) vote and the

affirmative vote of at least a majority of the directors’ present shall be necessary for the passage

of any and all resolution(s).”









BE IT RESOLVED: That Article IV Section 4(c) of the By-Laws of the Association be amended to read:

Section 4(c) – VOTING

Each director present or attending remotely shall be entitled to one (1) vote and the

affirmative vote of at least a majority of the directors’ present and/or attending remotely shall be

necessary for the passage of any and all motion(s) and/or all resolution(s).

Approved Feb 2019



President Eddy Anders called the Fall meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association


North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75206



Item #2: President Anders recognized secretary Dermid for the presentation of the

minutes of the last meeting of the Board as distributed. There being no additional

comments or correction, a request for a motion to accept was made. Ron Cunning made

the motion to accept and it was seconded by Pat Thomason and approved by show of

hands.

Item #3: President Anders recognized treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the


discussed in general the P&L. Treasurer Dermid acknowledged the TTA Partial Rebate

of $571.76 for Zones II, III and V had been processed.

Treasurer Dermid discussed several metrics pertaining to the category of shooters and

percent of targets shot, a decline in total targets shot compared to prior year, the

importance of the ads & donations along with gaming to fund the state shoot trophy

package, and the net proceeds received from the 2018 state shoot. Ron Cunning made a

motion to accept the treasurers report and was seconded by Mike Turner, approved by

show of hands.

Item #4: President Anders discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the

agenda.

State Team Selection: Don Adams

Trophy: Don Rackley

Hall of Fame: Roger Cox

Target Setting: Billy McFarlan, Billy Hopson

Nominating: Zone V President (Chairman)


Shoot Off: Eddy Anders, Don Adams

Grievance Committee: Eddy Anders, Don Adams, Don Rackley

Item #5: President Anders recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegates report.

ATA eliminated the 18 Yard line and allowed the 19 to be squadded with 2 yards

adjacent and 3 yards on the squad. Read the rule book and if you have any questions

have them call Jerry.

Jerry advised he incurred $500 for his ATA Delegate expenses and requested the amount

be made payable to the Texas Youth Scholarship. Motion made by Jerry O’Connor,

seconded by Steven Bradbury, approved with show of hands.

Item #6: President Anders recognized Jerry O’Connor to discuss the Texas Youth

Scholarship report. Jerry would like the cap on the number of scholarships to be changed

so that the scholarship committee has open discretion to increase/decrease the award to

maximize the number of candidates that can be awarded. E.g., if someone drops out in

year two then the committee could award the scholarship to other candidate(s) in excess

of the cap of 5 candidates. Jerry made a motion that the committee be allowed to assign

the scholarships as they deem appropriate, seconded by Drew Fryman, approved by show

of hands.

Item #7: President Anders reviewed the 2019 Target Year.



Zone 2 San Angelo September 28-30 2018

Zone 4 Waco Skeet & Trap May 17-19 2019


Texas State Shoot: Amarillo Gun Club July 2-7, 2019

Southwest Zone Shoot: July 12-14 (Ft Worth, Amarillo & El Paso)


It was discussed that the recent change to have All American points be awarded by top 3

scores (whereas previously trophies were required for Out of State Shooters to earn All

American Points) should we review the trophy package>. There was much discussion

about the change to 1,100 Target HOA for our state shoot and for Non-Resident/Open

trophies. A motion was made by Drew Fryman to maintain the 1,100 target HOA format,

eliminate the non-resident trophies and revert to Resident and Open trophies, keeping the

Out of State Champion trophies for the Doubles, Singles and Handicap Championship

events. Motion seconded by Ron Cunning and approved by show of hands. The Out of

State Runner Up trophy and added money on State Events will be eliminated.

Jerry O’Connor advised that the HOF Buckle be the same pattern as was originally

design by John Cammack, he presented two new buckles to be sent to HOF recipients.

Eddy recognized Trish O’Connor, Billy Hopson and Douglas Briggs for attending all five

zone shoots.

State Team:

Mens 1st Team Mens 2nd Team Ladies

Jennings Dalton, Cpt Gibbs Nickolas Bearden Bridget, Cpt

Renegar Jeff Clawson Darin Evans Jodi

Briggs Douglas Fryman Drew Warren Ginny

Hopson Billy Crawford Patrick Kuhns Che

Webb Marvin Hataway Jon Allbright Allison

Sr Vet Vet

Wood Ron, Cpt Allbright Marvin, Cpt

Long Charles Altom Joe

Jr Sub Jr

Mathis Tanner, Cpt Ingram Kaden, Cpt

Manhave Nicole Hunter Gage

All American Team:

Dalton Jennings- Mens 1st Team

Gary Sherrod- Sr Vet 1st Team

Charles Long- Sr Vet 1st Team

Larry Tagtmeyer- Sr Vet 1st team

Jennifer Wilburn- Lady I 1st Team

Patrick Hopson – Jr Gold 1st Team

Joe Altom- Vet 2nd Team

Marvin Allbright- Vet 2nd Team

Jeff Webb- Sub Vet 2nd Team

Bridget Bearden – Lady I 2nd Team

Eddy recognized Gary Sherrod for being the oldest shooter to shoot 100 straight from the

27 yard line at the Grand American, breaking his previous record.

Gary Sherrod was inducted into the ATA Hall of Fame in August 2018. Charlie W. Long

will be inducted in the ATA Hall of Fame in August 2019.


General discussion on TTA setting the gun club target price at the state/zone shoot.

Discussion concluded with target price setting for the state/zone shoot will be reviewed

again at a future BOD meeting.

General discussion on seeking support from the zones by committing to a minimum of

two ads in the state program. Ads & donations are necessary for the TTA to support the

state/zone shoots.

Discussion to seek higher attendance at the BOD meetings. Currently the TTA by-laws

require attendance to participate in the meetings. Straw vote approved to draft a TTA

By-Law Resolution to be presented at the February 2019 BOD meeting, that will permit

remote attendance via web conference meeting. Web conference meetings will still

enforce voting eligibility outlined in the by-laws. If approved, the resolution will be

presented at the annual meeting for a vote.

Discussion by Pat Thomason to raise the TTA Gun Club Annual fee from $25 to $50.

The last change to the TTA Annual membership fee was decades ago. Straw vote

approved to draft a TTA By-Law Resolution to be presented at the February 2019 BOD

meeting. If approved, the resolution will be presented at the annual meeting for a vote.

Item #10: Pat made a motion to adjourn. The motion approved by everyone standing up.


Forrest Dermid


Targets and Avg Targets Shot by Year

0M

2M

4M

2,000

2,500

3,000

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Targets Avg Targets Shot

Shooters by Year

0

500

1,000

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

1,0511,088

963907

812773

920

803769

684 690 709

Year Shooters Targets Avg Targets Shot

200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018

1,0511,088

963907812773920803769684690709

2,976,6003,136,1251,972,2752,139,5501,958,4361,840,0751,729,1001,726,0501,683,3751,815,4501,771,4251,609,325

2,8322,8822,0482,3592,4122,3801,8792,1502,1892,6542,5672,270

Sport

Trap

ATA Shooter Trends for TTA

The avg. targets shot per shooter in2018 were 2,270. 515 shooters or 73%of shooters shot an individual total lessthan the avg. 90.1% of shooters had acomposite avg. less than 90% (16 yd,

Dbls, Hdcp).

ATA Life Members

GenderDesc Shooters Shooters Pct

FemaleAnnualLife

MaleAnnualLife

827012627506121

12%10%2%88%71%17%

Total 709 100%

Shooter Gender & Category Percent

GenderDesc Shooters Shooters Pct Total Targets Total Targets Pct

FemaleLady IILady IJr GoldJuniorSub-Jr.Open

MaleSr. VeteranVeteranSub VetJr GoldJuniorSub-Jr.Open

8222187

14147

6279972

135337165

152

12%3%3%1%2%2%1%88%14%10%19%5%

10%9%

21%

200,800100,30061,8502,000

12,0009,800

14,8501,408,525

316,900261,700377,30029,40057,20036,425

329,600

12.5%6.2%3.8%0.1%0.7%0.6%0.9%

87.5%19.7%16.3%23.4%1.8%3.6%2.3%

20.5%Total 709 100% 1,609,325 100.0%

Total Targets Pct by Category

Sub Vet 23.4%

Open 21.4%

Sr. Veteran 19.7%

Veteran 16.3%

Lady II 6.2%

Junior 4.3%

Lady I 3.8%Sub-Jr. 2.9%

ATA Target Year September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018

Event Net Inc./(Dec.) Shooters - Benefit to ClubEvent Number E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 (x2) E13In State Shooters (27) (18) (10) (24) (28) (15) (22) (15) (5) (13) (16) (19) (27) Out of State Shooters - (1) (3) - (1) (1) (4) (4) (2) (10) (6) (1) (1)

Net Inc./ (Dec.) per Event (27) (19) (13) (24) (29) (16) (26) (19) (7) (23) (22) (20) (28) State Evt. Cumulative Evt. Inc./(Dec.) Shooters (293) State Evt. Est. Profit @ $10 Per Shooter / 100 (2,930)$

State Event Inc. / (Dec.) Distinct Shooter CountIn State Shooters (27) Out Of State Shooters 5 Net Inc./(Dec.) Distinct Shooter Count (22)

TTA Fees Net Shooter Count / Day - Benefit to TTAIn State Out Of State Net Inc./Dec.

Day 1 (26) - (26) Day 2 (24) - (24) Day 3 (22) (4) (26) Day 4 (16) (6) (22) Day 5 (19) (1) (20) Day 6 (27) (1) (28)

Total Shooter Days (134) (12) (146)

Approx TTA Fees (Shooter Days x 4) (536)$ (48)$ (584)$ ** Trophy rebate $1/shooter per event 7 - 13Net Inc. Out Of State Trophy Contribution ** (28) Out Of State Trophy Package Expense (12,532) TTA Fee Net Gain/(Loss) On Out Of State Pkg *** (12,608)$

2018 Texas State Shoot - NSC Day 5 Day 6Event Number E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13In State Shooters 37 38 36 91 82 79 117 114 112 146 150 188 161 Out of State Shooters 12 11 9 24 23 22 26 26 23 25 30 37 33

Total 49 49 45 115 105 101 143 140 135 171 180 225 194

State Event Shooter Distinct CountIn State 203 Out Of State 44 Total 247

TTA Fees Shooter Count / Day In State * Out Of State *Day 1 38 12 Day 2 91 24 Day 3 117 26 Day 4 150 30 Day 5 188 37 Day 6 161 33

Total Shooter Days 745 162 Approx TTA Fees (Shooter Days x 4) 2,980$ 648$ * The distinct count is a conservative count assuming the highest event count per day represents the distinct number of shooters to calculate TTA Fees.

2016 Texas State Shoot - NSC Day 5 Day 6Event Number E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13In State Shooters 64 56 46 115 110 94 139 129 117 159 166 207 188 Out of State Shooters 12 12 12 24 24 23 30 30 25 35 36 38 34

Total 76 68 58 139 134 117 169 159 142 194 202 245 222

State Event Shooter Distinct CountIn State 230 Out Of State 39 Total 269

TTA Fees Shooter Count / Day In State * Out Of State *Day 1 64 12 Day 2 115 24 Day 3 139 30 Day 4 166 36 Day 5 207 38 Day 6 188 34

Total Shooter Days 879 174 Approx TTA Fees (Shooter Days x 4) 3,516$ 696$ * The distinct count is a conservative count assuming the highest event count per day represents the distinct number of shooters to calculate TTA Fees.Source: http://shootscoreboard.com/


TTA - State Shoot Attendance Summary2018 Vs 2016 State Shoot - NSC

*** The State Event TTA Fees do not cover either In/Out State Trophy Pkg. The Gain/(Loss) referenced is only matching the net monetary benefit to the TTA for having an Out of State trophy package. In/Out State attendance at register/zone shoots is out of scope for this document.




President Ron Cunning called the Annual meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association Board

of Directors to order at approximately 8:00 AM at the National Shooting complex in San

Antonio, TX. Approximately 100 people were in attendance.

Item #1: Secretary Forrest Dermid certified a quorum as being present pursuant to the by-laws

of the Texas Trapshooters Association.


President Cunning presented the 2017 annual meeting minutes, Pat Richmond made a motion to

accept, seconded by Joe Altom, approved by show of hands.


President Cunning recognized Treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the Treasurer’s report.

Sec/Treasurer reported the TTA was in good financial position and reviewed a few metrics in the

financial report and emphasized the importance of Ads & Donations. The TTA received the

ATA rebate of $7,561. Jerry OConnor made a motion to accept the financial report and was

seconded by Jeff Webb, approved by show of hands.


President Cunning held a moment of silence for shooters who have passed.

President Cunning thanked everyone for attending, all their work, sponsors, and special thanks to

Phil Murray for the generous contributions this year. Proceeds will go towards next year’s

handicap event.


President Cunning presented the 2018 Texas State Team

Men’s 1st Team: Mens’s 2nd Team: Ladies Team: Wayne Jennings, Cpt. Drew Fryman Bridget Bearden, Cpt. Jeff Renegar David Carson Ginny Warren Marvin Albright Darin Clawson Joneel Harris Pat Dawson Matt Nicol Jodi Evans Billy Hopson Trent Melton Jeri Webb Sr. Vet Team: Veteran Team: Junior Team: Sub Jr Team: Gary Sherrod, Cpt. Joe Altom, Cpt. Oren Guffey, Cpt. Palmer Duke, Cpt. Bob Johnson Scott Hanes Ryland Downs Gage Hunter

Ron Cunning donated a painting, painted by Kathy Cunning, of Oren Guffey to Oren’s mother.



Bair Hatcher Colt Hatcher

Pete Peters John Spangler


President Cunning recognized himself (Zone IV President) to nominate the TTA Officers:

President Eddy Anders, 1st VP Don Adams, 2nd VP Don Rackley, Sec/Treasurer Forrest Dermid

ATA Delegates, Jerry O’Connor, 1st Alternate Billy Hopson

Nomination from the floor by Will Crawford for Richard Leos 2nd VP. Don Rackley approved

with vote, motion by Jeff Webb to approve nominees seconded by Randy Boeding approved

with show of hands.


President Cunning presented the 2019 Zone Shoot dates



Zone II San Angelo Sep 28-30, 2018

Zone IV Waco May 17-19, 2019


The 2019 Texas State Shoot will be held at the Amarillo Gun Club July 2nd – 7th 2019. Pat

Richmond (AGC representative) confirmed acceptance.


President Cunning recognized Jerry O’Connor to present the ATA Delegate report. Jerry

reminded reduction to 18 yd. line eliminated and may eventually eliminate the 18 yd line and

may do the same for 19 yd. line. Yardage increase can be made by request. If you pre-squad

and cannot make the shoot call in and release the post. There is a move to standardize targets for

all shoots by the ATA, but not hole 3 targets. Read the rule book.


President Cunning recognized Jerry O’Connor to present the Youth Scholarship Report.

Scholarships were presented to Ryland Downs and Jodi Evans, each for 4 years.

Pete Peters donated black powder rifle to be raffled and proceeds went to youth Scholarship

fund.


President Cunning recognized Billy Hopson to present the AIM report. Billy thanked many who

contributed to buying buckles and leather bags for the kids. Shoot off went for three rounds and

trophies distributed.

Item #12: Incoming President

President Cunning presented Eddy with Presidents Buckle.


No old business


State Team: Ron reviewed briefly the new requirements for the state teams effective 2020.

Texas State 1st and 2nd Team with 5 members each by score for 2 zones and state, categories with

two members each, tracked automatically and additional information on texastrap.com.

Categories have the option, if they make Texas State first team, to be either category or Texas

State 1st team.

Hall of Fame: new guidelines posted on the TTA website, please review the information and

make your nominations.

Ron encouraged everyone to become life members of the TTA, proceeds go directly to trophy

package.

The Cunnings donated a quilt made by Seven and a half Sisters, auction won by Patrick Dawson

Johnson furniture donated chair to be auctioned, auction won by Trish O’Connor.

Raffle tickets drawn for gift cards: Jerry O’Connor, Steve Bradbury and Rick Seaton winners

Item #15: President Cunning asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by

everyone standing up.


Forrest Dermid



Meeting of February 3, 2018 - Minutes President Ron Cunning called the Spring meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association Board of Directors to order at approximately 12:00 Noon at the Magnolia Hotel, 6070 North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75206 Item #1: Secretary Forrest Dermid certified a quorum as being present pursuant to the by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association. Item #2: President Cunning recognized secretary Dermid for the presentation of the minutes of the last meeting of the Board as distributed. There being no additional comments or correction, a request for a motion to accept was made. Pat Thomason made the motion to accept. It was seconded by Bob Johnson and approved by show of hands. Item #3: President Cunning recognized treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the Treasurer’s report. Treasurer Dermid affirmed the TTA 2018 State shoot is fully funded and discussed in general the P&L. Treasurer Dermid reviewed the TTA Rebates for Zones I through V and advised the rebates will be mailed following the meeting. The TTA 2018 Zone Rebate is $714.70. Treasurer Dermid discussed the funding for the 2019 State Shoot projection and opened the discussion by reviewing some of the 2017 ATA shooter stats for Texas. Texas had 690 registered shooters with an average target shot per shooter of 2,567. 69% of shooters shot at or below the average target shot per shooter. 89% of Texas shooters had a composite average (16, hdcp, dbls) of less than or equal to 90%. Sr. Vets shot 25% of the total targets shot by men and Lady II shot 48% of total targets shot for women. 67% of total targets shot by men are from Sr Vet, Vet, and Sub Vet. The past 5 years total shooter days in Texas have been well below prior years at approximately 6,800. 60% of the funding for the TTA comes from shooter days. Given the previous shooter stats, the Sec/Treasurer is advising caution for the 2019 revenue projection. Should we have foul weather in the spring and/or attrition, our shooter days will take a drop impacting what we can do for the 2019 State shoot trophy package. In addition, the Sec/Treasurer brought to the BOD’s attention that the 2018 Out of State trophy package resulted in an increase of 40 out of state shooters, but the net benefit to the TTA for the entire state shoot merely covers the cost of the program while the host club benefits more. Therefore, the TTA Officers will be requesting a meeting with the host gun clubs to discuss their support in some portion of the expenses the TTA is incurring for the state shoot. In addition, the TTA Officers are asking the BOD’s/shooters for assistance in contacting folks to help with ads & donations. Bob made a motion to accept the treasurers report and was seconded by Pat, approved by show of hands.

Item #4: President Cunning discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the agenda. No changes from last BOD Meeting. State Team Selection: announced already at last meeting Trophy: Don Adams discussed the trophy package and advised by increasing the HOA to 1100 targets resulted in the TTA covering the trophy cost for events 4-6 trophies. Discussion over reducing the HOA to 800 targets may result in more shooters by reducing the overall cost and days required to participate. The decision to change the HOA target count will be reviewed after the 2018 State Shoot when all the data has been collected. Don is working on leveraging a single vendor to make the trophy package a more efficient process Vs dealing with 10 different vendors. Hall of Fame: Bob Johnson announced the HOF inductees: Pete Peters and Bair Hatcher Target Setting: Billy McFarlan, Billy Hopson Nominating: Ron Cunning (Zone IV Pres.) Classification: Jerry O’Connor Shoot Off: Eddy Anders, Ron Cunning Grievance Committee: Ron Cunning, Eddy Anders, Don Adams Item #5: President Cunning discussed ATA Delegate report on Jerry’s behalf who was not able to attend this meeting. Jerry had surgery on his ankle and likes having Trish wait on him 😊. I think he has a bell to ring. The ATA has a Career Attainment Certificate for someone who has passed away. The delegate submits name and will present a certificate to the family. Item #6: President Cunning discussed on Jerry’s behalf the Youth Scholarship report. The youth scholarship is currently meeting their obligations; however, donations were down from prior years and paid out more than was taken in. Item #7: President Cunning reviewed the 2018 Target Year.

Zone 5 National Shooting Complex September 8-10 2017 Zone 3 Iowa Park September 22-24 2017 Zone 2 El Paso October 27-29 2017 Zone 4 Waco Skeet & Trap May 18-20 2018 Zone 1 Amarillo June 15-17 2018

Texas State Shoot: National Shooting Complex July 3-8, 2018

Item #8: Old Business State Team Guidelines: Ron completed the State Team guidelines and requested a review for errors. No adjustments were discussed so confirmed and will become effective for the 2019 ATA shooting year. HOF Guidelines:

The HOF selection committee will be composed of 5 immediate past presidents, no appointment by president needed unless one of the committee members falls out for any reason.

Chairman will be the most senior member of the committee; past president outgoing will be the chairman.

Committee can seek out any information they need in researching nominees and ask for assistance

All resumes will be kept for up to 7 years, then can be discarded. Members can be reintroduced.

Shooter must be a member of the ATA (or predecessor will be dropped). TTA shooter must submit candidate that has been participating for at least 15

years in ATA registered competition (still active dropped) o Resumes/bio include: total ATA registered targets shot, ATA lifetime

targets shot in each event, significant shooting accomplishments, contributions to the sport, other factors for nomination.

o Also want to pull up their resume/bio on the TTA web site o 15-year requirement may be waived for deceased shooter o No one can self-nominate o HOF committee will be responsible for keeping inductee picture displays

up to date. o HOF committee will be responsible for writing inductee bios o TTA 1st VP President will order plaque(s) o TTA 2nd VP will order the awards, as determined by HOF committee, i.e.

John Cammack buckle or as appropriate) John Camack buckle expense will be picked up by the TTA going forward and the

HOF lapel pin discontinued. HOF inductees listed in state program Inductees will be awarded plaque similar to State Team plaques (pins no longer

be awarded.) HOF inductees will become lifetime members of the TTA No person may be inducted while serving on the Hall of Fame Committee Nominee must receive 4 out of 5 committee votes

Committee member will serve a term of 5 years, if someone drops off then TTA

President will appoint a replacement from past TTA president not on the HOF committee

The outgoing senior member will serve as the chairman Maximum of two candidates, married couple considered single candidate if

simultaneously nominated The guidelines will be posted on the TTA site and will be the source document for HOF inductions. TTA shooters will be able to refer to the guidelines to see a basic template on how to write a resume.

Motion made by Pat Thomason, seconded by Pat Richmond, motioned past by show of hands. Discussion to promote Life Membership in the TTA, will be adding to the state program and design a poster for awareness. Chair Category: TTA does not plan to have chair category at this time citing there would not be any competition for the trophy. Currently can compete at class, category, and event trophy. Discussion over three in a class to be awarded a state trophy. Pat made a motion to have at least three in a category to be awarded a trophy, seconded by Bob, approved by show of hands. Discussion regarding the time span between Zone Shoots to be two weeks apart, but cannot locate verbiage. The TTA has shoots sanctioned and a change regarding the timing between shoots would need to be submitted as a resolution and then presented for vote at the annual meeting for a by-law change. Item #9: President Cunning introduced new business: All American Team announced Mens 2nd Dalton Jennings Ladies 1st Jennifer Wilburn Ladies II 2nd Joneel Harris & Jerri Webb Jr Gold 2nd Patrick Hopson Sub Vt 1st Troy Collier Vet 2nd Joe Altom and Marvin Albright Sr Vet 1st Larry Tagtmeyer, Charlie Long, Gary Sherrod Sub Jr 2nd Palmer Duke TTA By-Laws TTA By-Laws were updated, now have the amendments for lineage from the original

1956 by-laws to current by-laws.

Article III Section 2(d) word updated from Resolution to Resolved was straw voted to

update the wording to empower the BOD vote to reimburse in a timely manner. Straw vote approved wording change.

Jerry requesting expense reimbursement for ATA delegate expenses. Motion to reimburse by Pat, seconded by Joe, approved by show of hands.

Article V Section 10: word update to reflect current timing for Zone rebates, straw vote to update the wording, straw vote passed

Per the by-laws the host club holding State shoot must have 5 registered shoots prior to accepting the state shoot. NSC at this time does not have 5 registered shoots scheduled, but made aware of the by-law requirement after accepting the state shoot. Motion made by Joe to waive the 5 shoot requirement for the 2018 State Shoot was made, seconded by Pat, approved by show of hands. Raffle Tickets: Ron had raffle tickets printed, three visa gift cards ($400, 300, 200). Ron’s wife is making a quilt for auction. Jerry is working with Pete to auction off a gun. Proceeds will go to scholarship fund. Item #10: Pat made a motion to adjourn. The motion approved by everyone standing up.


Forrest Dermid Secretary-Treasurer TTA



President Ron Cunning called the Fall meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association Board of Directors to order at approximately 12:00 Noon at the Magnolia Hotel, 6070 North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75206 Item #1: Secretary Forrest Dermid certified a quorum as being present pursuant to the by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association. Item #2: President Cunning recognized secretary Dermid for the presentation of the minutes of the last meeting of the Board as distributed. There being no additional comments or correction, a request for a motion to accept was made. Ben Dobson made the motion to accept. It was seconded by David Carson and approved by show of hands. Item #3: President Cunning recognized treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the Treasurer’s report. Treasurer Dermid affirmed the TTA has a strong cash position and no significant changes from last year. Treasurer Dermid reviewed the TTA Rebate calculation and confirmed Zones V, III and II rebates have been distributed. Treasurer Dermid reviewed a summary of the shooter count for 2017 and noted a fairly consistent trend over the past several years. We had a net gain of 6 shooters over the prior year and 69% of our shooters shot less than the overall target average per shooter of 2,567. Virgil made a motion to accept the treasurers report and was seconded by David Carson, approved by show of hands. Item #4: President Cunning discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the agenda and the State Team Selection by Eddy Anders.

Trophy: Don Adams Hall Of Fame: Jeff Webb – Virgil asked for others to

MENS 1ST TEAM: Wayne Jennings Jeff Renegar Marvin Albright Pat Dawson Billy Hopson

LADY: Bridget Bearden Ginny Warren Joneel Harris Jodi Evans Jerri Webb

MENS 2ND TEAM: Drew Fryman David Carson Darin Clawson Matt Nichol Trent Melton

JUNIOR: Orren Guffey Ryland Downs SUB-JUNIOR: Palmer Duke Gage Hunter

VETERAN TEAM: Joe Altom Scott Hanes SENIOR VETERAN: Gary Sherrod Bob Johnson

consider being on the committee and asked for volunteers. President Cunning asked Virgil to review the responsibilities associated with the HOF picture frames and relieve Jerry and Trish from a responsibility that should be handled by the HOF. In addition, Ron asked for the HOF rules to be made public. Virgil will provide an update on the guidelines at the next meeting. Target Setting: Billy McFarlan, Billy Hopson Nominating: Ron Cunning (Zone IV Pres.) Classification: Jerry O’Connor Shoot Off: Eddy Anders, Ron Cunning Grievance Committee: Ron Cunning, Eddy Anders, Don Adams Item #5: President Cunning introduced Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegate report. Jerry asked for any active High School shooting sport programs to be sent to him. Jerry advised there will no longer be a reduction to the 18 yard line for a two year trial basis. No one will be assigned to the 18 yard line during this trail. The 18 yard line will not be eliminated, but will be reviewed in two years whether it will be eliminated. Any special category shooter will not be allowed to reclassify after the first shot unless it is a ATA classification error. The ATA delegate or handicap committee will have to authorize any change. A general discussion regarding the TX State Shoot attendance was had and per the Event Report here are the total numbers: 2015 there were 304 shooters (229 in state and 75 out of state) Vs 2017 there were 325 shooters (205 in state and 120 out of state). Jerry attributed the increase to the in/out state trophy program and noted this was the largest shoot since 2009. Item #6: President Cunning recognized Jerry O’Connor for the Youth Scholarship report. Jerry reported the scholarship fund is currently meeting their obligations; however, donations were down from prior years. The expenses exceeded receipts, but the scholarship amount has been increased. Currently the Youth Scholarship has 4 recipients. Jerry advised any memorial donations will be recognized and letter of appreciation will be sent to the family. Item #7: President Cunning reviewed the 2018 Target Year.

Zone 5 National Shooting Complex September 8-10 2017 Zone 3 Iowa Park September 22-24 2017 Zone 2 El Paso October 27-29 2017 Zone 4 Waco Skeet & Trap May 18-20 2018

Zone 1 Amarillo June 15-17 2018 Texas State Shoot: National Shooting Complex July 3-8, 2018

Item #8: Old Business State Team Selection Process The discussion proceeded at length (over an hour) regarding the state team selection process and I have summarized the discussion based on what was approved. A state team ring will only be issued the first time the shooter makes captain of their category or the Texas 1st team. In no situation will a shooter receive two state team rings. In addition, the 1st Vice President will maintain a record of the state team ring recipients. Ron made a motion for the state Mens 1st Team and Mens 2nd Team to be renamed to the Texas 1st Team and the Texas 2nd Team. Pat made a motion to accept, Ben seconded, approved by show of hands. Ron made a motion all state team categories have two members, a captain and one other member. Pat made a motion to accept, Ben seconded and approved by show of hands. Jr Gold, Sub-Vet and Lady II will not be a state team category. Jerry made a motion to allow any shooter who makes special category captain and qualifies for the Texas 1st Team to have the choice of the team they want to be on. Ben made the motion to accept, Pat seconded the motion, approved with a show of hands. Forrest made a motion the first time you declare a category in either a zone or state shoot, you are that category for state team selection process regardless of subsequent classifications in the ATA shooting year. Pat made the motion to accept, Jerry seconded and approved by show of hands. Item #9: President Cunning asked if there was any new business. All American Point Classification: Ron discussed the changes in ATA requirements for earning all American points. The requirements will be in the new ATA Rulebook estimated to be in print February. In summary, what has not changed: applies to all point shoots, meet minimum targets requirements, meet minimum tournament and state requirements, named to one team only, based on 7 best shoot counts, trophy reporting requirements, and fall back rules What has changed: trophy and tie points are eliminated, trophy no longer required to earn all American points. All categories (open is a category) are awarded points based on the highest three scores in each of the categories. Category Added Money

Ron opened the discussion about dropping special category added money and having added money follow the score, regardless of declared category, in the championship events. Pro: The top scores would receive the best payout. The money would follow the score. Con: The top scores would receive the best payout at the expense of special category. Discussion ensued and one point was that by eliminating special category money it could eliminate any chance for a special category shooter to receive added money benefit from the daily fees they paid. Therefore, the money would simply be allocated to the top shooters. Also, if a shooter wanted to shoot open category and compete for the higher purse, they can make that choice. Another discussion suggested why eliminate only category money, why not also class? Would it not be unfair to eliminate one and not the other? Eliminating both class and category added money would also result in the added money being allocated to the top shooters, an unfair proposition to the shooters at lower shooting levels. All Texas shooters should have equal chance to win monies they have paid into the TTA. After all the discussion, it was decided to maintain the past practice of awarding added money to the special categories, leave it as is. State Adds & Donations Ron requested the Zones to assist in ads and donations to raise money for the State Shoot. Wheel Chair Category Ron opened discussion on whether we wanted to introduce Chair category. Conclusion was there needed to be competition for the trophy otherwise it would be a participation trophy. At this time, there is only one chair shooter participating in the shoot. There are already categories they may declare. Jerry made a motion to not have a chair category for the 2018 state shoot, seconded by David Carson, show of hands approved. Election of TTA Scholarship Trustee Jerry nominated Mike Turner to continue, Pat made motion to accept, seconded by Ben, approved with show of hands. Ben made a motion to nominate Billy Hopson to the Youth Scholarship Trustee, seconded by Pat, approved by show of hands. Registered Leagues – Registered Leagues are already covered in our By-Laws. State Shoot Dates Ron discussed the state shoot could not start before the first Thursday after July 4th based on 800 HOA targets. 2018 State shoot is already set and in 2019 the SW Zone would be a conflict. Jerry will investigate the SW Zone shoot dates and the discussion will be revisited in February. Item #10: Ben made a motion to adjourn. The motion approved by everyone standing up.



President Dalton Jennings called the Annual meeting of the Texas Trapshooters

Association Board of Directors to order at approximately 8:00 AM at the Amarillo Gun

Club in Amarillo, TX. Approximately 100 people were in attendance.




President Jennings recognized Secretary Dermid for the presentation of the 2016 annual

meeting minutes, Don Rackley made a motion to accept, seconded by Jeff Webb,

approved by show of hands.


President Jennings recognized Treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the Treasurer’s

report. Sec/Treasurer reported the TTA was in good financial position. TTA Fees were

slightly down from last year primarily due to shoot cancellations because of poor

weather. Primary expenditures were for the state shoot, TTA rebates and zone trophies.

The TTA received the ATA rebate of $7,699. Jeff Webb made a motion to accept the

financial report and was seconded by Richard Leos, approved by show of hands.


President Jennings and 1st VP Cunning presented the 2017 Texas State Team

• Mens 1st Team: Wayne Jennings Cpt., Marvin Albright, Patrick Hopson, Jeff

Renegar, Marvin Webb

• Mens 2nd Team: Jeff Webb, David Carson, Alan Stimpson, Doug Briggs, Trent

Melton

• Ladies Team: Stacie Banack Cpt., Bridget Bearden, Trish O’Connor, Gracie Farias,

Cathie McFarlen

• Veterans Category: Scott Hanes Cpt., Ron Cunning

• Senior Veterans Team: John Hoffland Cpt., James Bednorz

• Junior Category: Grant Garvin Cpt.

• Sub Junior Category: Tanner Mathias Cpt., Palmer Duke

President Jennings congratulated the team members recognizing their hard work.

Item #5: Hall Of Fame Presentation

President Dalton Jennings recognized Bob Johnson to present Troy Collier into the Texas

HOF and Gary Sherrod to present Jimmy Patterson into the Texas HOF. Jerry O’Connor

presented the HOF inductees their belt buckles and shared the inspiration for the buckles

coming from John Carmack having been so honored to be a HOF inductee he had the

buckle designed to commemorate the honor for future inductees.

Item #6: Nomination Of Officers

President Jennings recognized Mike Short (Zone III President) to nominate the TTA

Officers: President Ron Cunning, 1st VP Eddy Anders, 2nd VP Donald Adams,

Secretary/Treasurer Forrest Dermid.

ATA Delegates, Jerry O’Connor, 1st Alternate Ron Cunning, 2nd Alternate Bob Johnson.

No nominations from the floor, nominees presented were approved with show of hands.


President Dalton Jennings recognized Mike Short to present the 2018 Zone Shoot dates


Zone III Abilene Sep 22-24, 2017

Zone II El Paso Gun Club Oct 27-29, 2017

Zone IV Ft Worth Trap & Skeet May 18-20, 2018


The 2018 Texas State Shoot will be held at the National Shooting Complex July 3rd – 8th

2018. Royce Graff (NSC representative) confirmed acceptance directly with Dalton

Jennings.


President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor to present the ATA Delegate report. Jerry

reminded everyone to read the rule book!


President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor to present the Youth Scholarship Report.

Two 4 year scholarships were presented to Caleb Cody and Diego Morlet. 2 additional

one time payments made to Kyle Bristow and Daniel Bynum.

Jerry asked for all that can to help with the future of the scholarships.


Ron reminded attendees that Coryell county will be in Zone IV starting the 2018 shooting

year. In addition, Ron advised he will continue as Zone IV President due to recent

changes in board representation.


President Jennings presented Ron with Presidents Buckle.

Raffle Drawing Henry 38/357 and Henry 17 HMR

Winner for Henry 17 HMR Lupe Sanchez

Winner for Henry 38/357 Dana Wilson

Several other drawings were held for Texas Youth Scholarship.

Item #12: Dalton asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by everyone

standing up.


Forrest Dermid




President Dalton Jennings called the Spring meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association Board of Directors to order at approximately 12:00 Noon at the Magnolia Hotel, 6070 North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75206 Item #1: Secretary Forrest Dermid certified a quorum as being present pursuant to the by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association. Item #2: President Jennings recognized Secretary Dermid for the presentation of the minutes of the last meeting of the Board as distributed. There being no additional comments or correction, a request for a motion to accept was made. Ben Dobson made the motion to accept. It was seconded by Jeff Webb and approved by show of hands. Item #3: President Jennings recognized Treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the Treasurer’s report. Treasurer Dermid affirmed the TTA has a strong cash position and no significant changes from last year. The forecasted beginning balance for FY2018 is a conservative estimate and does not include the SW Zone shoot, fund raising, and foul weather which could result in canceled shoots. Treasurer Dermid reviewed the TTA Rebate calculation and distributed the TTA rebate. Treasurer Dermid reviewed the clubs who renewed their 2017 TTA membership. In addition, a new club Hereford Gun Club was introduced and all were encouraged to attend their shoots. Don Rackley made a motion to accept the treasurers report and was seconded by Jeff Webb, approved by show of hands. Item #4: President Jennings discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the agenda and introduced Ron Cunning for the State Team Selection.

MENS 1ST TEAM: Wayne Jennings Patrick Hopson Jeff Renegar Marvin Webb Marvin Albright

MENS 2ND TEAM: Jeff Webb David Carson Alan Stimpson Doug Briggs Trent Melton

VETERAN TEAM: Scott Hanes Ron Cunning SENIOR VETERAN: John Hoffland James Bednorz Sr

LADY: Stacie Banack Bridget Bearden Trish O’Connor Gracie Farias Cathie McFarlen

JUNIOR: Grant Garvin SUB-JUNIOR: Tanner Mathias Palmer Duke

ALL AMERICAN TEAM Dalton Jennings Mens, 1st Team Jennifer Wilburn Lady I, 1st Team Larry Tagtmeyer Veteran, 1st Team Gary Sherrod Sr. Veteran, 1st Team John Hoffland Sr. Veteran, 1st Team Bob Johnson Sr. Veteran, 2nd Team Joe Swinger Sr. Veteran, 2nd Team Ginny Warren Lady II, 2nd Team Charles Long Veteran, 2nd Team Marvin Albright Veteran, 2nd Team Troy Collier Sub-Veteran, 2nd Team Trophy: Eddy Anders Eddy reported we are in good shape on the trophy orders and anticipated completing all orders by end of February early March Hall Of Fame: Jon Hataway Jon announced Jimmy Paterson and Troy Collier as the new inductees. Jon asked for more publicity for HOF applicants and will send Treasurer Dermid the application to be placed in the State program. Target Setting: Drew Fryman, Billy McFarlan (to be confirmed), Ron Cunning (Back up) Nominating: Mike Short (Zone III Pres.) Meeting will be Saturday morning at 8 AM Classification: Jerry O’Connor and Ron Cunning Shoot Off: Sandra will be running the shoot program and will handle the shoot offs, no committee appointment required Item #5: President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegate report. Jerry reported no net new ATA rules or changes to announce. Jerry requested information from the clubs/shooters to put in his T&F column. Item #6: President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor for the Youth Scholarship report. Jerry reported the scholarship fund is currently meeting their obligations; however, donations were down from prior years. Jerry advised any memorial donations will be recognized and letter of appreciation will be sent to the family.

Item #7: President Jennings reviewed the 2017 Target Year.

Zone 5 National Shooting Complex September 9-11 2016 Zone 3 Iowa Park September 23-25 2016 Zone 2 El Paso October 28-30 2016 Zone 4 Ft Worth Trap & Skeet May 19-21 2017 Zone 1 Amarillo June 16-18 2017 State Shoot: Amarillo Gun Club July 4-9, 2017 SW Zone Shoot: Amarillo Gun Club and Waco Gun Club July 14-16, 2017

Item #8: Old Business State Team Selection Process presented by Drew Fryman The discussion proceeded for 90 minutes with numerous discussion threads regarding the two proposals pros/cons. In conclusion and in summary, the state team should represent the best shooters in Texas and should be a post earned through a competitive environment either in category or open class. In addition, a single proposal should be presented at the annual meeting and endorsed by the board. Don Rackley made a motion that state team selection committee draft a proposal that the Texas 1st and 2nd teams, 5 posts each, are open to all shooters regardless of gender or category who meet the state team requirements. The top 10 shooters per the state team requirements will advance into the Texas 1st and 2nd team accordingly, no state team application required. TX state team rings will be awarded to the Texas 1st team members making the team for the first time. The committee shall also work out the details associated with the categories such as the number of posts, how they get classed, additional categories, etc. The motion was seconded by Jeff, approved by show of hands. Joe Altom advised that when the state team selection process has been finalized, the changes are made public via the TTA site and the state program. Ben Dobson made a motion that the state team application no longer be required and all shooters are automatically enrolled with the state team target requirements being the state team application. Motion was seconded by Jerry and approved by show of hands. Jerry asked if shoot date cards are being done this year. Shoot date cards have the clubs registered shoots listed on the card to be distributed. The TTA shoots are posted on the TTA site Vs. printed on cards and distributed. Ben made a motion to eliminate the shoot date cards, seconded by Bob and approved by show of hands. Jerry and Trish will continue doing the HOF pictures for another year, but are asking for volunteer(s) to take this duty over.

Treasurer Dermid acknowledged Jerry and Trish efforts to consolidate the TTA minutes in summarized form so that treasurer Dermid can audit the motions and ensure the by-laws are up to date. Item #9: President Jennings asked if there was any new business. Election of the Scholarship Trustee. Jerry’s term ended and asked for a nomination. If there are no nominations he will agree to continue for another 5 years. Jerry was unanimously voted in for another year. Dalton discussed the TTA raffle and asked for volunteers to sell tickets. Eddie introduced Billy Hopson as the new AIM Director. Billy discussed the numbers of youths in the program and is going to San Antonio to promote AIM and is asking for the clubs and Zones to assist in expanding TYTA. Billy will be holding a raffle to raise money for the TYTA under the TTA tax id. Treasurer Dermid advised the state of Texas allows 501c’s two raffles before they become taxable events, so no more raffles for 2017. Ron reminded everyone the ATA club packages includes 5 annual ATA memberships and 5 AIM memberships for first time ATA affiliation. If the AIM membership is given out to a youth, it has to be distributed in conjunction with the ATA membership. Item #10: Ben made a motion to adjourn. The motion approved by everyone standing up.





President Dalton Jennings called the Fall meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association Board of Directors to order at approximately 12:00 Noon at the Magnolia Hotel, 6070 North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75206 Item #1: Secretary Forrest Dermid certified a quorum as being present pursuant to the by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association. Item #2: President Jennings recognized Secretary Dermid for the presentation of the minutes of the last meeting of the Board as distributed. There being no additional comments or correction, a request for a motion to accept was made. Jeff Webb made the motion to accept. It was seconded by David Carson and approved by show of hands. Item #3: President Jennings recognized Treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the Treasurer’s report. Treasurer Dermid affirmed the TTA has a strong cash position and no outstanding debt. Attention was brought to the Big 50 fees collected and the total amount collected did not benefit the TTA. Treasurer Dermid explained how the TTA Partial Zone Rebate calculation was made and has been paid out. Jeff Web made a motion to accept and was seconded by David Carson and approved by show of hands. Item #4: President Jennings discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the agenda. State Team Selection: Ron Cunning Trophy: Eddy Anders Hall Of Fame: Jon Hataway Target Setting: Drew Fryman, Billy McFarlan (to be confirmed), Ron Cunning (Back up) Nominating: Mike Short (Zone III Pres.) Classification: Jerry O’Connor Shoot Off: Ben Dobson (tbd), Eddy Anders (tbd), to be confirmed at February meeting. The In/Out Of State Trophy package along with the 3S software package streamlines the shoot off process. Decision on who will be running the 3S software in Amarillo is pending and will be finalized as soon as possible. Amarillo GC will have the decision on who will be running the shoot and additional names were referenced as options. Jeff Web made a motion to accept and was seconded by Drew Fryman and approved by show of hands. Item #5: President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegate report.

Jerry had no net new details to discuss from the ATA. Jerry reiterated the rules around doubles miss fire, confirmed the instructions were revised to clarify the rule. Jerry explained the ATA is making it easier to get the ATA average card. Item #6: President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor for the Youth Scholarship report. Jerry reported the scholarship fund is currently meeting their obligations and financial sound for future obligations. Jerry is planning to step down next year, but will continue if no replacement has been found. Item #7: President Jennings reviewed the 2017 Target Year.

Zone 5 National Shooting Complex September 9-11 2016 Zone 3 Iowa Park September 23-25 2016 Zone 2 El Paso October 28-30 2016 Zone 4 Ft Worth Trap & Skeet May 19-21 2017 Zone 1 Amarillo June 16-18 2017

Item #8: Old Business Resident In/Out Of State: Ron summarized the shoot offs were more timely, trophy distribution was positive, positive feedback from out of state shooters. Out of state shooter participation increased by 10 shooters. Timing of shoot around holiday could be a detraction and possibly resulted in a lower in state participation from last year. Non-resident trophies not distributed will be reused for 2017 state shoot thereby reducing the expense. Summarized, points were important for many shooters and only 2 states in the union do not have point system. The 2017 State program will include a reminder on the rules and how the points work to educate shooters on the benefit of the points system. Forrest discussed an Oct 2009 motion regarding the BOD meeting being the first weekend of October and February and designate the first Saturday of October and February for the BOD Meetings. Motion to approve made by Jerry and seconded by Trish, approved with a show of hands. Item #9: President Jennings asked if there was any new business. Dalton introduce discussion on the State Team proposal. There was open discussion for approximately 70 minutes on the State Team selection process guidelines. This included the number of team members per category, additional categories, the name of the teams, when the shooter is designated, impact on trophy package for the zone shoots, impact on participation, parity regarding number of members on category teams, impact on state team selection recognition, shooter opportunities, elimination of application process, precedence, and a comment about an eagle I cannot repeat .

The impetus for restructuring the state team selection is to follow the ATA guidelines and correct current TTA guidelines associated with restricting specified category shooters from applying for the Men’s 1st Team. Jerry O’Connor made a motion to accept Patrick Hopson’s request to be on the Men’s 1st Team, David Carson seconded and approved with a show of hands. The state team selection proposal concluded with Dalton calling for a special committee to review and draft a proposal for the Texas State Team Selection process to be presented at the February BOD Meeting. Jerry O’Connor drafted summaries of all the motions made from 1992 to present. The summaries can be maintained and passed down to streamline all the minutes into summary notes. By-Laws can only be changed by a resolution and voted on at the Annual Meeting. The goal is to bring the TTA By Laws up to date. Billy discussed having a club AIM representative to help promote AIM in Texas. Item #10: Dalton made a motion to adjourn. The motion approved by everyone standing up.





President Dalton Jennings called the Annual meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association Board of Directors to order at approximately 8:10 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio. Approximately 100 people were in attendance. Item #1: Secretary Forrest Dermid certified a quorum as being present pursuant to the by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association. Item #2: President Jennings shared the 2015 annual meeting minutes were lost in the transition from Jimmy to Forrest so we proceeded to the next agenda topic. Item #3: President Jennings recognized Treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the Treasurer’s report. Attention was brought to our strong financial year-end highlighting the TTA fees collected, 2016 ATA rebate of $7,859, and our year-end financial filing. In addition, Forrest reviewed our consolidated financial position was available for those who wanted it. Forrest reminded the zones that the TTA EIN is available for the Zone to use, but I would need additional detail in their financial statement if they chose to use it. Forrest is making himself available for any zones who want to discuss further. Don Rackley made a motion to accept the financial report and was seconded by Babette Cade, approved by show of hands. Item #4: President Jennings and Ron Cunning presented the 2016 Texas State Team • Mens 1st Team: Wayne Jennings, Cpt., Jeff Renegar, Joe Altom, Doug Briggs, Jay

Willson • Mens 2nd Team: Darin Clawson, Jeff Webb, Jon Hataway, Emerson Banack III, Drew

Fryman • Ladies Team: Stacie Banack, Cpt., Ginny Warren, Jenn Willson, Joneel Harris,

Cathie McFarlen • Veterans Category: Ron Cunning, Cpt. • Senior Veterans Team: Garry Sherrod, Cpt., John Hoffland, Amos Welborn • Junior Category: Patrick Hopson, Cpt. • Sub Junior Category: Colt Quisenberry, Cpt.

Item #5: President Dalton Jennings recognized Don Rackley to present Jeff Webb into the Texas HOF and Roger Cox to present LaDene and Virgil Rickel into the Texas HOF. Jerry O’Connor presented the HOF inductees their belt buckles and shared the inspiration for the buckles coming from John Carmack having been so honored to be a HOF inductee he had the buckle designed to commemorate the honor for future inductees.

Item #6: President Jennings recognized Richard Leos to nominate the TTA Officers: President Dalton Jennings, 1st VP Ron Cunning, 2nd VP Eddy Anders, Secretary/Treasurer Forrest Dermid. Motion to approve made by Joneel Harris, seconded by Jerry Ulmer, approved by show of hands. ATA Delegates, Jerry O’Connor, 1st Alternate Ron Cunning, 2nd Alternate Bob Johnson. Darin Clawson made motion to approve, seconded by Jerry Ulmer, approved by show of hands.

Item #7: President Dalton Jennings presented the 2017 Zone Shoot schedule and shared that Midland was going to start throwing targets again this year and encouraged all shooters to support them. Zone V National Shooting Complex Sep 9-11, 2016 Zone III Iowa Park Sep 23-25, 2016 Zone II El Paso Gun Club Oct 28-30, 2016 Zone IV Ft Worth Trap & Skeet May 19-21 2017 Zone I Amarillo Gun Club Jun 16-18, 2017 The 2017 Texas State Shoot will be held at the Amarillo Gun Club. Steve (AGC representative) accepted on behalf of the Amarillo Gun Club. The dates will be finalized at the Grand. Item #8: New Business President Dalton Jennings introduced the Jimmy Borum Handicap Plaque sponsored by Phil Murray with White Flyer, John Hoffland and Charlie Long. For the next 24 years the Texas State Handicap Champion will have their named on the plaque. There will be two plaques, one at the National Shooting Complex and one at the Amarillo Gun Club. President Dalton Jennings introduced Eddy Anders, Youth State Director. Eddy announced he will be stepping down and introduced Billy Hopson as the new Youth Director for the State of Texas. Raffle drawing held. Joseph Curtis and Richard Leos won the coolers. Ryland Downs was awarded an honorary buckle for a mistake the ATA official made during the Southwest Grand in classifying him. Robert was unsure of his correct yardage and asked the classifier for clarification. He was told to shoot at an incorrect yardage. He followed the direction of the official, then shot a 97, was disqualified and given a yardage increase for shooting at the wrong yardage.

Item #9: President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegate report. Jerry reported no new ATA business to discuss, but reminded everyone to review the ATA rules. Jerry also encouraged everyone to have an updated average card to expedite the classification process.

Item #10: President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor for the Youth Scholarship report. Jerry reported there were two scholarships awarded this year, one to Patrick Hopson and the other scholarship was awarded to Grant Garvin. Item #11: Old Business No old business was presented Item #10: Dalton asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by Jerry Ulmer, seconded by Eddy Anders. Approved by everyone standing up.





President Dalton Jennings called the Spring meeting of the Texas Trapshooters Association Board of Directors to order at approximately 12:00 Noon at the Hyatt House Dallas, 8221 North Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75225.

Item #1: Secretary Forrest Dermid certified a quorum as being present pursuant to the by-laws of the Texas Trapshooters Association.

Item #2: President Jennings recognized Secretary Dermid for the presentation of the minutes of the last meeting of the Board as distributed. There being no additional comments or correction, a request for a motion to accept was made. Jeff Webb made the motion to accept. It was seconded by Ben Dobson and approved by show of hands.

Item #3: President Jennings recognized Treasurer Dermid for the presentation of the Treasurer’s report. Attention was brought to a slight decline relative to the prior year for the number of clubs who paid their 2016 TTA club dues (25 down to 19). There was a general discussion regarding the increase in shooter days and shoot reports relative to prior years. In addition, Forrest explained how the TTA Zone Rebate calculation was made and also discussed going forward the supplemental detail provided bringing attention to Zone I and Zone V, representing approximately 77% of fees collected. Harold Helms made a motion to accept and was seconded by Trish O’Connor and approved by show of hands.

Item #4: President Jennings discussed the Committee appointments referenced in the agenda. State Team Selection presented by Jack Miller Mens 1st Team: Wayne Jennings, Cpt., Jeff Renegar, Joe Altom, Doug Briggs, Jay

Wilson Mens 2nd Team: Darin Clawson, Jeff Webb, Jon Hataway, Emerson Banack III, Drew

Fryman Ladies Team: Stacie Banack, Cpt., Ginny Warren, Jenn Wilson, Joneel Harris, Cathie

McFarlen Veterans Category: Ron Cunning, Cpt. Senior Veterans Team: Garry Sherrod, Cpt., John Hoffland, Amos Welborn Junior Category: Patrick Hopson, Cpt. Sub Junior Category: Colt Quisenberry, Cpt.

Trophy Presented by Ron Cunning All American points for 1st, 2nd and 3rd each category Ron introduced Texas points pin to support the aforementioned, starting with

Wednesday events. Reverse score by sub event to minimalize shoot offs. The pins are awarded every time a category shooter places 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in every

event. The category pin is given to the HAA and HOA winners, but they have toshoot all of the respective events in those two areas to receive the HAA and/or HOApin. Gives Texas and Out of State shooters more chances to win All American points.

Expanding HOA to Wednesday, draws in shooters for an additional day making TXHOA 1,100 targets.

Target Setting: Drew Fryman and Billy McFarlen

Nominating Committee: Zone II – Richard Leos, Zone II makes the call for the State Shoot meeting. Forrest to include Richard going forward to ensure his direction regarding the State Shoot meeting is followed.

Classification: Jerry O’Connor, has it covered

Ben Dobson: Shoot Offs, has process in place to speed up the shoot offs

Jon Hataway Hall Of Fame: Virgil & LaDenel Rickel and Jeff Webb

Item #5: President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor for the ATA Delegate report. ATA affirms Grand will be held in Sparta Questions posed in Trap & Field, more response from out of state shooters than in

state shooters.o Q1: 99.99% were in favor of eliminating 18-19 yard lineo Q2: approximately 50% in favor of doubles squad leader see a pair on

each post change. Special category shooters info

o Lady II: 1,380 shooters with 47% activeo Lady I: 995 shooters with 68% activeo Jr Gold: 1,792 shooters with 76% active. Seems to be larger in other

states than in Texas. 37 ATA Tickets remaining, contact Jerry O’Connor if you want one.

Item #6: President Jennings recognized Jerry O’Connor for the Youth Scholarship report. Jerry reported the scholarship fund is currently meeting their obligations, although they are not getting the donations they once did. New rule goes into effect this year. Scholarship recipients will need to register a total of 500 ATA targets, regardless of

discipline, in order to receive their next semester scholarship. A copy of their ATA card and grades has to be submitted to Jerry O’Connor.

Item #7: President Jennings reviewed the Target Year. Zone I – Amarillo scheduled for June 17-19, 2016 Zone IV – Waco Gun Club for May 20-22, 2016

Item #8: Old Business Resident/Non Resident Trophies

More detailed discussion regarding potential risk for nonresident trophies. Total trophy count would increase by approximately 100. Potential expense issue, for nonresident trophies, you may have winners and

runner ups and you do not have enough out of state shooters to give trophies to.Ron posed a viable solution, TTA can leverage reusable trophies. Sterling CutGlass suggests if the trophy is not used, then left over for another shoot. If there isa winner, then send the trophy back to Sterling Cut Glass. They will etch thetrophy with the appropriate information and then ship to the winner, all at TTA

expense. Or, if Tilden is used they suggest sending the buckle back and they will re-banner and ship to winner, all at TTA expense.

Estimated trophy cost saving of approximately $3,200 and by eliminating therifles in the trophy package the savings can be returned in the form of addedmoney.

General sentiment was to deemphasize the trophy and the real prize was winningthe title and/or added money.

Need to advertise in Trap & Field and also may have State Program ready for SWGrand in April at NSC.

The primary goal is to try and bring in more out of state shooters to the TexasState Shoot.

Insurance policy is being researched and Ron will follow up to present thefindings.

After discussion, Jerry O’Connor made motion to accept, seconded by Ben Dobson. Motion passed with majority of attendees approving.

Jerry O’Connor: Discussion engaged regarding special categories and specifically the lady team. All the special categories have a two person team, except for lady team. Pros and cons discussed, but the general sentiment for now was to leave it alone.

Item #9: President Jennings asked if there was any new business. Jerry, ATA & SCTP signed letter of understanding, all SCTP targets shot at SCTP state and national championships will be registered ATA targets and the shooters get a discounted membership. This agreement increases the ATA membership by 3,393.

Forrest asked if there was any reason why the BOD minutes for all meetings were not made public. Consensus was there is not a reason for not posting the BOD minutes publicly on the TTA site.

Post Meeting Note: Rick Seaton has requested to step down from the Scholarship committee and Drew Fryman has volunteered to fill the position.

Item #10: Dalton made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ben Dobson, approved by everyone standing up.



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