Chuluota Sportsmen’s Club 2025 Annual Meeting Agenda

September 16, 2025 | 7PM

Call to order

  • Meeting will start promptly at 7 PM with the Pledge
  • Meeting Rules, Guidelines and Protocols:
  • As a general guide, we will follow Roberts Rules of Order
  • Reminder: CSC follows a “Cold Range” standard. No firearms can be handled or carried (concealed or open) during a cold range.
  • Remember, discussion and debate should be directed to the Chair of the topic
  • Moment of silence for those members who are no longer with us:
  • Honorary mention of Charlie Kirk
  • Special thanks to all of the members for supporting the range and the club through the past year.
  • Introduction of current officers and directors
  • Overview of the agenda

Minutes from the
2024 Meeting

  • James will present the minutes from the 2024 Annual Meeting
  • Q&A
  • A motion will be requested to accept the minutes

Secretary Report

  • Mark will present the Secretary Summary Report
  • Q&A
  • A motion will be requested to accept the Secretary report

Treasurer’s Report

  • Mark will present a Treasurer’s report.
  • Forecasted Expense (not all inclusive):
  • Insurance $8500
  • Property Tax $9000
  • RSO $23,000
  • Utilities $2400
  • Bank Fees $2300
  • Software $800 (prepaid membership software in 2024)
  • Q&A
  • A motion will be requested to accept the Treasurer’s report

Old Business

  • Projects/events Completed 2024/2025:
  • Road and Parking Lot repairs – ongoing
  • Archery Field – safety wall built
  • Building updates – ongoing
  • Online Membership renewals and new members
  • Build out classroom space – ongoing
  • Online Bulletin board coming – delayed – still planned
  • Online submissions to report issues with badges and feedback – delayed – still planned
  • Digital 4473’s to comply with new requirements

New Business

  • Updates and Upcoming/ongoing Projects:
    • Building/bathroom update 
  • Communication:
    • Email addresses:
      • CSC.Help@gmail.com > Help@CSCRange.com 
      • CSC.Membership@gmail.com> Membership@CSCRange.com 
      • FFL.CSC@gmail.com > FFL@CSCRange.com 
      • CSC.Youthteam@gmail.com > Youthprogram@CSCRange.com 
      • Silhouette@CSCRange.com
      • Trapshooting@CSCRange.com 
  • Fall hours:
    • 9/7 – closing moved to 6:30PM, last round down range at 6:15PM
    • 11/2 – closing will move to 5:30PM, last round down range at 5:15PM.
    • Remember, the pistol and rifle range closes at 4PM on each Thursday for Trap, and is closed the second Sunday of each month until ~2PM for silhouette.
    • 10/31 – closing at 4PM. – Happy Halloween
    • Closed: 11/27, 12/25
    • No trap 11/27
    • Close at 2:00PM on 12/24 and 12/31
    • We will continue to close the range in January – February for partial days to support the youth rifle program – See calendar
  • Youth Team
    • Mission:
      • continent the participation of todays youths to become tomorrow’s club members
      • Focus on safety, education and marksmanship
      • Open to ages 10 to 17 for members and non-members
      • No cost to youth/parents
    • Specific updates
      • Fall – Shotgun – 12/20 gauge
      • Winter – Rifle – .22LR, center fire 300 Blackout
      • Spring – Archery – compound bows
    • Hunters Safety class in 2026
    • Thanks to all of the volunteers and mentors
    • Thanks to the members who have donated firearms and ammunition to help keep the program free
      • Remember to use the link on our website when renewing NRA – we get a funding back from the NRA for each member that uses our link, this funding helps support the program
  • Social and Philanthropic Events:
    • Toys for Tots 2025:
      • Free guests with toy
      • $2 discount on Trap (does not apply to ATA)
      • $5 discount transfer fee
    • Holiday Dinner 12/11
  •  Silhouette
    • Shoot the second Sunday each month
  • Trap
  • FFL/SOT updates
    • Year to date 495
    • 644 transfers as this time in 2024, 2024 ended with 866
    • 974 transfers as this time in 2023, 2023 ended with 1,389
    • Tax stamps
    • FL 2nd Amendment Tax Holiday
  • Supplies
    • Ammo
    • Firearms
    • Accessories
  • Dues/Renewals
    • Online Renewals
    • Renewals will start in Early November
    • Renewal Dues are $185.00 for 2026
    • NRA/FL Carry/GOA Membership
      • Your CCW is NOT FL Carry
  • RSO Corner
    • State of Florida Open Carry
    • Instructors

  • Q&A

Elections

  • President: Jason Ware
  • Vice President: Walter Duckworth
  • Treasurer: Mark Franz
  • Secretary: Tad Pessotti
  • Voting – no positions are contested, move to appoint
  • Announce 2025/2026 Officers and Board of Directors
  • Thank Retiring Officers and Directors for their service

Good and Welfare

  • President will open the floor to other feedback from members
  • Presidents closing remarks:
    • Membership numbers continue to show growth and participations across all age groups
    • Continue to promote the club’s benefits to our friends and family
    • Recent public issues
    • CSC stands for Safety, Education, Responsible shooting sports
    • Stay strong, united and focused on our mission
    • Together, we ensure the clubs reputation, traditions and future remains secure

Adjourn

  • A motion will be requested to adjourn the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Past Annual Meeting Agendas/Minutes

Updated: 9/15/25 @9:00PM