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Founders Range Dedication October 11
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Join Us to Honor Mill Creek's Founding Fathers October 11
Mill Creek Rifle Club dedicates new range to recognize Hodgdon Family
A can't-miss feature of this year's annual Mill Creek Rifle Club Picnic and Swap Meet will be a range-dedication ceremony honoring the namesakes of this organization: Bruce, Bob, and J.B. Hodgdon.
Will Sisson Memorial Military Match October 5
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Second Annual Will Sisson Garand and Modern Military rifle match
Join us this Sunday for this growing competition
This Sunday, October 5, is our big CMP As-Issued rifle match at Mill Creek. It combines the Will Sisson Memorial Garand Match and the CMP Kansas State Championship for Springfield, John C Garand, Vintage Military and Modern Military matches.
Update on Membership Renewals
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Update on New Membership Renewal System
Assessment report from the secretary
Now that the 2025 membership renewal season has closed, Mill Creek Rifle Club Secretary Lisa Castellon-Smith reports the following assessment of the revised online renewal system.
Annual Club Picnic and Swap Meet October 11
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Club Picnic and Swap Meet Returns Saturday October 11
RSVP today, and plan to join your fellow Mill Creek Rifle Club members in this popular annual event
The annual Mill Creek Rifle Club Picnic and Swap Meet returns this year on Saturday, October 11, with several new features.
Memberships Available
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Mill Creek Rifle Club Has Memberships Available
To maintain the goal of providing a safe sport shooting environment while allowing members access to our full range of facilities, Mill Creek is forced to limit its current membership to a manageable cap. However, Membership Director Curt Cotton would like to remind current members that spots are available.
Reserve your Picnic Swap Meet Table Now
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Have something to sell or trade?
Reserve your FREE table space at the October 11 annual club picnic
Mill Creek Rifle Club's highly popular member swap meet returns October 11 during the annual club picnic. Members can buy and sell everything from complete firearms, to gun parts and knives, to ammo, to reloading supplies, blackpowder, and collectables. Make plans now to join fellow club members at this extravangaza of firearms, equipment, and collectibles. Last year's attendance was nearly 300 members shopping more than 30 tables, and we expect even better turnout this year.
Available table space goes fast, so get yours now. Vendors may reserve a half table or a full table by clicking here. Tables will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the swap meet in the club Pavilion. Several sub club disciplines will offer an opportunity to try their discipline, and this year will feature a special commemoration of Mill Creek's founders and dedication of the new range in their honor. Lunch will be served around noon. And it's all free of charge!
If you have any troubles with the online form or have questions, please contact picnic coordinator, Membership Director Curt Cotton, by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Recent disciplinary actions taken
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Three Members Permanently Expelled; Two More Suspended in Four Recent Disciplinary Actions
Board of Directors Reinforces Non-negotiability of Safety Rules
The Mill Creek Board of Directors has convened four special executive sessions in the past four months to consider disciplinary action against club members for rules violations. The actions resulted in three members being permanently expelled from the club and two more serving temporary suspensions.
Take our member survey: Does Mill Creek have a safety problem?
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Take our member survey: Does Mill Creek have a safety problem?
The board would like to know your opinion of the safety practices at the club. Please take a minute to take this member survey.
We want to hear your opinion on this subject.
Help Wanted: Maintenance Specialist
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Help Wanted: Maintenance Specialist
Mill Creek Rifle Club is looking for a high-energy, skilled Maintenance Specialist committed to being a positive contributor to the team.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
- Perform various duties as assigned related to the operation and maintenance of the club grounds and building facilities.
- Operate, as directed, motorized power equipment and tools used for maintaining the club.
- Operate various lawn mowing equipment, tractors, string trimmers, leaf blowers and other associated lawn equipment and hand tools.
- Conduct various cleaning and other light maintenance operations.
- Daily duties might include:
- Lawn mowing of the various turf covered areas.
- String trimming and general clean-up of the firing lines.
- Regular trash receptacle emptying.
- Regular plywood and cardboard target backing repair and replacement.
- Occasional target frame repair and replacement.
- Inspection and testing of the electronic range safety warning sirens and lights.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
The following is required to be considered for this role:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated experience in the areas of wide area lawn maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to perform light preventative maintenance of the mowers and other power equipment.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, and kneel on hard and uneven surfaces for the full workday, and perform duties in all outdoor weather conditions throughout the full year.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- This is a day shift, part-time position on a flex schedule – Monday through Friday.
- You may have up to two weeks of training during the weekday.
How to apply:
Interested in this position? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to email the Maintenance Director with a resume or description of your qualifications.
2024 Budget Performance and Proposed 2025 Budget
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MCRC 2024 Financial Performance and Proposed 2025 Budget
By Brad Thomas
Mill Creek Rifle Club Treasurer
I would first like to thank the club for the opportunity to serve as treasurer, which I began doing in June of last year. Fiscal 2024 was an eventful year for the club from a financial standpoint. Behind the scenes, we reinforced the financial operations of the club by the following actions:
NEW DATES: 2025 First Aid Training for Members
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Will you be Ready When the Call Comes?
The time to learn a lifesaving skill is before you need it
Johnson County, Kansas, Med-Act ambulance service reports the average response time for its highest priority calls in Mill Creek Rifle Club's vicinity is 6 minutes and 18 seconds. The stated goal is to respond to 90 percent of those calls within 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, a child who is choking or an adult suffering a heart attach who is deprived of oxygen can begin to suffer irreversible brain damage after as little as 3 to 5 minutes, with more severe and permanent damage becoming likely after longer periods without oxygen. By 10 minutes, survival is doubtful and severe and permanent brain damage, such as a coma, is almost inevitable.
Now Available! Renew your Membership and Pay Online
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NOW AVAILABLE! RENEW AND PAY ONLINE
Membership renewal in minutes
Mill Creek Rifle Club Membership Director Curt Cotton is proud to announce memberships can now be renewed online and paid for by credit card.
Click here to start your online renewal for 2025. And... for those of you who prefer the traditional mail-in form and payment by check, click here to continue to renew by that method.
You are welcome to renew your membership at any time between now and May 31, 2025. As always, we ask that you remember a few points:
Dues Notice for 2025
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Dues Notice for Membership Year 2025
In accordance with the Club By Laws, the Mill Creek Rifle Club board of directors voted at its November 18 regular meeting to increase the annual membership dues by $10. Dues for membership year 2025 will be set at the following:
Regular members (under age 65 and any member's first year of membership): $135 per year
Senior members (age 65 and older): $100 per year
Thank you for your continued support of this organization.
Nominations for 2025 Board now Open
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Interested in being a Club Director?
Mill Creek 2025 Director Nominations are Open until January 20
Policy, planning, financial oversight, and direction for Mill Creek Rifle Club is overseen by a board of volunteer officers and directors elected by the membership. If you're interested in joining that leadership team, or if you know of a good candidate you'd like to recommend, the elections nominating committee is now accepting applications for four board positions.
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.
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