Registered County Association of the NSRA   

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26/01/26 Glengarnock Range

Attendance:- Tom Lawless Ardeer, Drew White Ardeer, W T Clark Ardeer, Allan Slone Ardeer, Adam Carruthers Glengarnock,
Stuart Campbell Stewarton,
 

Apologies:- John Dillan Ardeer, Archie Walker Stewarton.

1. Minutes of last meeting. Proposed by T. Lawless & seconded by Adam Carruthers.

2. Winter Competitions:

A copy of the current results was presented to the meeting but with the observation that unfortunately Tom is still receiving no results from Stewarton.

Stuart was at a loss to offer any reason as they definitely have a member scoring the cards.

The only explanation seems to be that they are being sent to the wrong email address. 

3. Treasurers Report:

Copies of the bank statement were distributed for consideration.

The total shown was £2971.25 which the meeting accepted without any further comment.

4. County Chairmans Report:

Tom announced that we now have a web page running, managed by Stuart.

5. AOCB

With reference to the new web page: Stuart indicated that he was adding or updating competition results as he receives them from Tom.

Stuart also explained that initially he had imported all the info on the old site onto the new one.

He suggested removing all the out-of-date info and this was agreed by the meeting.

He will also search Cyril’s archive case and include anything interesting on the new page.

A request was made for a QR code to be provided to the clubs to encourage easy access.

A suggestion was made by Ardeer that anyone shooting in a timed competition would be welcome to use the Ardeer range, with its turning target equipment.

As Ardeer now has their turning target equipment operational an offer was made to invite other clubs shooting timed events (standard rifle) to complete those cards at Ardeer.

The other club reps agreed to pass this back to their members.

A hoped for added benefit may be that contact between all Ayrshire shooters would engender greater co-operation & the
sharing of learning, skills and friendship throughout our small shooting community.

An observation was made by Stuart that number of cards required for some of the current competitions were putting off
some of his club members as they are only able to attend a couple of times a month.

It was agreed that all clubs should consult their members for comments, amendments, and new competition ideas,
to be fed back at the next meeting.
 

Next meeting: 7.30 Monday 27/04/26 at the Ardeer Range
 

The Chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and contribution and closed the meeting.

 

27/04/26 Ardeer Range

Attendance:- Tom Lawless - Ardeer,  Drew White - Ardeer,  W T Clark - Ardeer,  John Dillan - Ardeer,
Stuart Campbell - Stewarton,  Archie Walker - Stewarton, Steven McBurnie - Stewarton
 

1. Apologies:-. Adam Carruthers - Glengarnock,  Alan Sloan - Ardeer,  Warnock Longridge - Glengarnock.
 

2. Minutes of last meeting. Proposed by John Dillan & seconded by Tom Lawless
 

3. Winter Competitions:

Tom L presented the results of the competition to those present, and a copy of the results have been attached to the minute.

It was also noted that the results can be found on the ATSA web site, which is regularly updated throughout the competition season.
 

4. Treasurers Report:

The treasurer was unable to attend but it was reported that there is currently £2863 in the bank account.
 

5. County Chairmans Report:

Tom, in his role as competition secretary, requested that club results should be passed onto him frequently, avoiding the
onerous task of inputting all the results at the one time.
 

6. The Child and Vulnerable Persons rep informed the committee that he had nothing to report.
 

7. Summer Competitions:

It was announced this the Fox Plate, for juniors will be reintroduced to the summer diet.
 

8. County Representative.

It was reported that we requite a new Rep for this post as the current rep is now living in the USA and is unable to continue.

As the next meeting will be the AGM it was decided to trawl for a replacement there.
 

9. AOCB.

As noted at the last meeting the Stewarton contingent requested that consideration be given to reducing the number of cards to be shot in the Winter Competition.

Although the suggestion was positively received it was felt that such a change should be discussed at the upcoming AGM
where a decision can be made.  

Date of the AGM Monday 01/06/26, 7.30 at the Ardeer Range 

The Chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and contribution and closed the meeting.  


 AGM Monday 01/06/26, 7.30 at the Ardeer Range    

Attendance :- Tom Lawless Ardeer, Drew White Ardeer, Stuart Campbell Stewarton, Steven McBurnie Stewarton, Alan Sloan Ardeer, Warnock Longridge Glengarnock, Robert Craig Ardeer, George Robertson Glengarnock, Frank Berry Stewarton, Jim Wallace Stewartson, Robert Hall Stewarton, Colin Hunter Dundonald, Scott Mitchell Dundonald, Ian Parkinson Dundonald, Ann Young Ardeer, Jim Young Ardeer

1. Apologies :- Adam Carruthers Glengarrnock, Archie Walker Stewarton.

2. Minutes of last meeting.

There was no secretary at the last AGM and no minutes were recorded.

3. Winter Competitions:

Tom L presented the results of the competition to those present.
It was also noted that the results can be found on the ATSA web site, which is regularly updated throughout the competition season.

4. Treasurers Report:

An audited balance of accounts was made available to all. The treasurer reported that there is currently £2858.25 in the bank account.

Report proposed by Tom Lawless and seconded by Warnock Longridge

5. County Chairmans Report: 

This meeting should have been held yesterday, the last day of May.

Unfortunately, due to the late return of some of the County Trophies and the late arrival of some of the county competition results from clubs we have been unable to hold the AGM in May.

I have no intention of holding another meeting to state that we are late in holding this meeting, as has been suggested, life is just too short for that.

I am pleased to have Stuart Campbell on board as the Web Master and County Representative, Thanks Stuart.

This past year has been a good one for the county.

All of the affiliated clubs have either maintained or increased their memberships.

My club, Ardeer, has had several new members and one ex member returning after many years away from the sport.

On a personal note, My health is not good and I am finding it quite difficult to keep up with the work as Match and Competition Secretary for the county, especially the scoring and recording of match results and the work that has to be done in regard to the County Medals and Trophies.

For these reasons I would like someone to take over these positions from me.

Tom Lawless (Chairman)

Please note that Tom is no longer able to continue as Match and Competition Secretary.

All present were asked to seriously consider if they could volunteer for these roles.

6. Election of Office Bearers

Honorary Life Presidents: Tom Clark

Honorary Presidents: …………..

Chairman: Tom Lawless

Vice Chairman: …………..

Secretary: Drew White

Treasurer: Allan Sloan

League Match Secretary: Tom Lawless (till next committee meeting)

Competition Secretary: Tom Lawless (till next committee meeting)

Webmaster: Stuart Campbell

Child and Vulnerable persons: John Dillan

Two Club Reps:

Ardeer,  Tom Clark, …………..

Stewarton,  Steven McBurnie, Jim Wallace

Dundonald, Colin Hunter, Ian Parkinson

Glengarnock, George Robertson, Stuart Nicholson

7. AOCB.

Summer competition entry forms were distributed.

It was agreed that future winter competitions should be reduced from 8 rounds to 5 rounds, in line with the summer competitions.

Dundonald offered to run a shoulder to shoulder, team competition at their range. Specific disciplines will be agreed later, along with dates and times.

Dundonald requested the club secretaries make contact via dundonaldrpc@gmail.com. Good interest was expressed by those present.

Tom was asked to elaborate on the requirements for Match and Competition Secretary.

It was agreed that the ATSA would meet any costs incurred by the new incumbent e.g. a high-capacity printer, labels and suitable software etc.

Date of the next committee meeting Monday 07/09/26, 7.30 at the Stewarton Range

The Chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and contribution and closed the meeting.

Thereafter the presentations were made for the Winter Competitions.