Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 2:30 PM at the Kings Point North Clubhouse Theater.

Marcia Coyle led the Pledge of Allegiance.

116 members were present at today's meeting. 

A special note of thanks goes to our Hospitality Committee Members for their help in making our meetings possible.

Draft minutes for last month's meeting were posted on the club website.  A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as submitted.

Guest Speaker for today's meeting:

Bret Musser, DVM
Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Total Foot and Ankle of Tampa Bay
Chief of Surgery, South Shore Hospital

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 20 at 2:30 pm in the theater.                                                                                    

Treasurers Report:  John Vinas submits the report every month, the current total amount in the club checking account is $5,692.90.  

We have a “Free Table” at our meetings.  Feel free to bring any unwanted items to add, and be sure to check it out at each meeting for something you might find useful.

Hunting: Photos and information can be found on the club’s “Hunting Page”

https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/florida-hunting-preserves

Fishing Report:  was presented at the meeting.

Fishing Information can be found on the club’s “Fishing Page”.

https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/fishing

Monthly Photo Contest:    All photos submitted will be added to our “Monthly Photo Contest” web page.  Members navigate to the Club Hub page from the main website menu.  Photos are submitted using the form provided in the Monthly Photo Contest drop down on the Club Hub page.  Links are also provided in the weekly newsletter.  This is the preferred way to ensure photos are entered promptly during the window for acceptance into the monthly contest, however members can email information to mail@kingspointsportsmansclub.com.

https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/monthly-photo-contest

The voting for the Photo Contest is done online enabling all members to vote for the winners.  A link is sent in the newsletter and via email.

Photos should be taken by or of members.  No photos taken from the internet will be accepted.

Bottle Shoot: Bottle Shoot Report.

Report is updated every month & it can be viewed on the website at:

https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/bottle-shoot

Monthly Fun Shoot: Can be viewed on the website at:

https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/monthly-fun-shoot

Pistol Handicap Report:   Paul Novotny submits the report every month & it can be viewed on the website at:  https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/pistol-scores

Mike McClintic has handicap targets on hand and members are encouraged to participate. If anyone needs the targets contact Mike at:  racermikey@hotmail.com, they also have them at Gun Craft Range.

Sporting Clays Handicap Report:  Bob Smolenski submits the report every month & it can be viewed on the website at:

https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/sporting-clays-scores

There is a shoot at Fishhawk every Tuesday morning.  Directions to Fishhawk can be found on the Sporting Clays Handicap page of our website.

Rifle Shoot:  Scores and schedule can be found on the Rifle Shoot page on our website

https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/rifle-scores

Links to view all Shooting competition reports are contained in the weekly newsletter

The "Marketplace" page on our website is free for Club members to advertise anything that they want to sell.   Members navigate to the Club Hub page from the main website menu.  Ads are submitted using the form provided in the Club Marketplace drop down.  Links to the Marketplace are also provided in the weekly newsletter.  This is the preferred way to ensure ads are posted promptly, however members can email information to mail@kingspointsportsmansclub.com.

https://www.kingspointsportsmansclub.com/marketplace-submission

Embroidered club logos for hats and shirts:  Bring your own hats & shirts. Logos can be obtained from

The Stitchin Guy Jason Steffy – email: stitchinguy77@gmail.com or call 941 592-3533

Speakers Committee: 

Members: Lucy Chiacchere, Frank Spadaccini & John Barry

The Committee works to provide quality speakers for our meetings.

Door Prize Winners – Today’s Meeting

Winners received either a Club Logo Hat or $20 cash. 

Prizes went to the following members:

Donna Yonker
Donna Herbert
Patti Malamas
James Byrd
Jim Smith

Motion was made to Adjourn Meeting & Seconded - Meeting Adjourned.

Submitted by Lorie Buxton-Phalen
David Christensen – President 
John Barry – Secretary
Mike McClintic – Vice President 
John Vinas - Treasurer
Marcia Coyle – Board Member
Joseph Horwath – Board Member
Frank Spadaccini – Board Member
Matt Henciak – Board Member
Frank Frederick – Board Member
Lorie Buxton – Technical Advisor