Member News
October 2024 Member Meeting Highlights
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Highlights of the October 1, 2024, Membership Meeting
The regularly scheduled monthly member meeting of the Mill Creek Rifle Club was called to order by President Michael Borkon at 7:31 p.m., October 1, 2024, in the Clubhouse. In attendance were approximately 15 members, eight board members, and guest Mike Thompson, Kansas State Senator for the 10th District. A quorum was present. Senator Thompson began the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and comments regarding the current state of Kansas politics.
October 2024 Message from President Borkon
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From the Firing Line, with President Michael Borkon
Keeping the faith with our original organizational charter
At our July board meeting, we had what I considered then to be a landmark discussion. It was interesting that during a single meeting, our discussion ranged from the the original Mill Creek Rifle Club charter of nearly 67 years ago, to the discussion and eventual vote to approve the creation of a charitable foundation for the benefit of the club and youth shooting into the future. I would wager that most members don't realize this is actually one of the very principles upon which this club was founded.
Will Sisson Memorial Military Match November 2
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First Will Sisson Annual Garand and Modern Military rifle match
Entry now open for November 2, 2024, match
The Mill Creek Rifle Club High Power sub club will sponsor a CMP-sanctioned Garand, Springfield, and Modern Military rifle match on November 2, in honor of Will Sisson, a well known and long-time highpower shooter. GSMM includes M1 Garand, Springfield, M1A, and AR15 rifles, as issued.
Plus: Be among the first 25 to register, and get FREE 30-06 ammo from the donation of longtime member Sandy Sandgren.
Legislative and Regulatory Update Sources
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Legislative and Regulatory Update Sources
Your resources to stay politically informed
It's important, particularly this fall, to stay politically informed. Legislative Director Paul gives members a list of sources to keep yourself up to date on legislative and regulatory activity:.
Youth Shooting Opportunities Fall 2024
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Looking for youth target shooting opportunities?
Two popular programs offer training and competition. Here's how to join
Senator Thompson: Protecting the 2nd Amendment is only the Start
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Protecting the 2nd Amendment is only the Beginning of our Challenges, Mike Thompson Says
State Senator addresses members of Mill Creek at October membership meeting
While the vocal attacks on the right to bear arms enshrined by the second amendment are obvious to politically engaged members of Mill Creek Rifle Club, they are just the tip of a more dangerous iceberg, Kansas 10th District Senator Mike Thompson told members of the club at the regular membership meeting October 1.
Clubhouse HVAC Improvements Completed
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Clubhouse HVAC Improvements Completed
Special Thanks to Cates Heating and Cooling
The clubhouse HVAC upgrade is complete! The work was done by Cates Heating and Cooling who will be our service provider moving forward. On behalf of the entire board of directors, Maintenance Direct Eric Sigg would like to thank club member Kyle Keikel for his contributions to save the club a significant amount of money. Thanks to Kyle and to Cates, the installation came in at only 65 percent of the original budget, saving the club more than $5,000 compared to the next highest bid--with additional system performance!
Thank You for Ensuring the Future
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Thank you to these Charter Members
How their generous donations are setting the stage to protect the future of this club and sport
Two generous contributions from the vast firearm and shooting equipment collections of two members have helped found the new Mill Creek Rifle Club Shooting Sports and Education Charitable Foundation, Inc.
September 2024 Member Meeting Highlights
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Highlights of the September 3, 2024, Membership Meeting
The regularly scheduled monthly member meeting of the Mill Creek Rifle Club was called to order by President Michael Borkon at 7:29 p.m., September 3, 2024, in the Clubhouse. In attendance were approximately six members, 30 guests, and 11 board members. A quorum was present.
Chet Whitebread Bench Rest Range Named
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Chet Whitebread Memorial Bench Rest Range Named
Members Gather to Honor Chet's Memory
Friends and family of the late Chet Whitebread gathered in August for a wonderful time to honor Chet, one of the founding fathers of Millcreek. He helped so many in so many different ways. Memorializing the benchrest range is a wonderful way to honor his dedication to Mill Creek Rifle Club, and benchrest shooting. His wife Joyce, and the family were so grateful for Mill Creek in honoring Chet this way. He would be so honored.
Congratulations KC Steel Raiders Winners!
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Congratulations KC Steel Raiders Winners!
Mill Creek Youth Affiliate performs at national championship
KC Steel Raiders recently competed in the Scholastic Action Shooting Program National Championship tournament held at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio, July 9 through 20.
Mill Creek Forms Foundation for the Future
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Mill Creek Forms New Charitable Foundation for the Future
Please consider remembering this club in your estate planning
Initiated by two recent donations of firearms and equipment from members Bruce Kelly and Sandy Sandgren, the Mill Creek board of directors has created a new non-profit Kansas corporation, the Mill Creek Rifle Club Shooting Sports and Education Charitable Foundation, Inc.
August 2024 Message from President Borkon
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From the Firing Line, with President Michael Borkon
As we look to the next generation of Mill Creek Rifle Club
I am writing to you as your new president from Camp Perry, Ohio, home of the national pistol and rifle championships. I have a lot of information to share with you, but I will start with a shout out to our KC Steel Raiders, coached by Mill Creek Rifle Club’s Jennifer and Kyle Gibson.
Lost and Found: Have you Seen this Plane?
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Lost and Found: Have you Seen this Plane?
Please report it to us
A member of the club's neighbor association, the Kaw Valley Aerodrome, reports losing a radio controlled model plane, possibly over the club or the adjoining bean fields, on Saturday, August 3. It is a bright yellow crop duster plane with about a 20-inch wingspan and fuselage length of about 17 inches. If you happen to find it, please report it to Maintenance Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Public Relations Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The owner will be grateful.
July 2024 Member Meeting Highlights
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Highlights of the July 2 Membership Meeting
The regularly scheduled monthly member meeting of the Mill Creek Rifle Club was called to order by President Michael Borkon at 7:30 p.m., July 2, 2024, in the Clubhouse. In attendance were approximately 10 guests and members, and 10 board members. A quorum was present.
June 2024 Message from Mike McGovern
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Message from former President Mike McGovern
Thank you for the opportunity to serve this great organization
As many of you may know, I have made the difficult decision to tender my resignation effective June 1 as Mill Creek Rifle Club President.
The Tragic Loss of Bill Kinsey
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A Tragic Loss for the Mill Creek Family and the Community
On March 23, longtime Mill Creek Rifle Club member and current Treasurer Bill Kinsey passed from a sudden heart attack.
Ambassadors, Anyone?
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Ambassadors, Anyone?
Volunteers needed to represent Mill Creek Rifle Club
The Board of Directors is looking for volunteers to assist with the new Club Ambassador Program. The ambassadors will help assist members and guests with answering questions, observing range safety, inspecting and reporting facility issues, and facilitating or assisting with matches as needed. Prospective candidates need to have been a Mill Creek member for at least 3 years and be a certified National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer or have an equivalent range officer certification. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.
2024 Membership Renewal is Now Open
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2024 Membership Renewal Forms Now Available
Time for your annual renewal reminder
Attention, current Mill Creek Rifle Club members: The updated 2024 membership renewal form is now available to begin your renewal process. Click here to go to the membership renewal page.
You are welcome to renew your membership at any time between now and May 31, 2024. However, we ask that you remember a few points:
Annual Picnic Slideshow
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Scenes from the 2023 Annual Picnic and Swap Meet
Club Picnic 2023-1
Photography courtesy Jon Blumb Photography. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Summer means long range shooting
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Take a long shot...all summer long
Summer time...and that means it's time for Wednesday evening long-range shooting at Mill Creek. Twice a month on Wednesday evenings, Mill Creek's new 600-yard firing line is open and available for any member in good standing to come for supervised long-range shooting.
Bylaws Revisions Passed
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Club Bylaws Revisions Ratified
The revised bylaws of the Mill Creek Rifle Club were ratified by vote of the members present at the June regular membership meeting, June 6, 2023.
Shotgun related target stand damage
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CAUTION! Clay pigeon target placement is taking a toll on stands
Please be aware of your target placement
Members laying clay pigeons on the bottom crossmember of the steel target stands is causing excessive damage to the stands, reports Maintenance Director Joel Campbell. Combined with some shotgun shooting contrary to club rules, the damage is adding up to hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.
2022 Budget Performance and Proposed 2023 Budget
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MCRC 2022 Budget Performance and Proposed 2023 Budget
By Bill Kinsey
Millcreek Rifle Club Treasurer
The 2022 budget had a projected annual income of $294,108 and operational expenses of $220,760. A one-time purchase of a wide area mower (to reduce future maintenance costs) increased the total expenses to $260,748. Our bank balance as of Dec. 31, 2022 is $438,182.
Notice of Annual Meeting
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Notice of Annual Meeting, Expenditure Review, Budget Presentation and Elections
The Mill Creek Rifle Club Annual Membership Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., March 7, 2023, in the Mill Creek Clubhouse.
All members are invited to conduct the following business:
Officer and Board Election Nominations Open
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Officer and Board Nominations are Now Open
Interested in helping set policy for Mill Creek Rifle Club?
If you're interested in serving as an officer or a member of the board of directors of the club, now is the time to submit your nomination.
Officer and Board Election Ballot Announced
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Officer and Director Ballot for 2023
The 2023 Officer and Director Nominating Committee report to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the members of Mill Creek Rifle Club, at 7:30 p.m., March 7, 2023, will include the following ballot.
New Event Request Form
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Interested in Reserving a Range to Host an Event?
Mill Creek has now made the process easier
If you're hosting a match, educational class, or other event at Mill Creek Rifle Club and need to reserve range or classroom space, the board of directors has now streamlined the process. Here's how to apply.
Sept 2022 Message from Mike McGovern
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Message from President Mike McGovern
So many thanks are due for our best picnic ever
The Mill Creek Rifle Club's Annual Picnic was a complete success. It would not have happened without the support of so many whose volunteer spirit epitomizes the culture of this organization!
Above and Beyond introduction
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New Feature: Above and Beyond the Call
If you're a new member or you've been to a new member induction, you've heard Mill Creek President Mike McGovern say this: Yes, Mill Creek Rifle Club features some of the premiere outdoor shooting facilities in this region, no doubt. But that's only a fringe benefit of club membership. The real benefit of being a Mill Creek member is induction into a community of thousands of shooting enthusiasts who not only share a passion and affinity for the sport, but also who share a brotherhood of service to one another and a spirit of volunteerism that rivals any.
This new feature, Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, salutes those members and other individuals who best exemplify that spirit of devotion to their community, their fellow members, and their nation. This month's installment features a much-needed clubhouse clean-up, a shaky stair repair, and the return of a very missed lost rifle.
More Articles ...
- Fall Work Day 2022
- Scenes from this Year's Club Picnic
- Youth Shooting Opportunity 2022
- Maintenance Position Opening
- New Construction Director John Krudwig
- July 2022 Message from Mike McGovern
- Interested in Overseeing Club Construction?
- Annual Meeting Results
- Reminder: Crow's Roost Archive Available
- Meet New Treasurer Bill Kinsey
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