MATANUSKA VALLEY SPORTSMEN INC
PO BOX 1875, PALMER, AK 99645 matvalleyrange.org

Total Revenue
$224,881
Total Expenses
$144,754
Net Assets
$931,889

Organizations Filed Purposes: To educate members and the general public regarding the safe handling of firearms, and to promote a better understanding of firearm use.

At the end of 2019, membership stood at 1533 members, slightly down from last year. During 2019, 8029 people fired at the range, an increase from last year. Included in those numbers are 234 youth (an increase from last year), and 1423 ladies ( a slight decrease from last year). The Ladies Only Night program continues to be successful. More classes have been provided and attendance is up. Over 1 million rounds were fired at the range during the year. The Junior team sponsorship has continued and members have placed highly in local and national competition. The classrooms continue to be well used and have a high occupancy factor. Volunteer range safety officers, instructors, board members, and others provided over 9500 volunteer labor hours to the organization at a value of over $210,000.00

A gun show was sponsored in 2019 to provide members and the public: 1) the opportunity to view new developments in the firearms industry; 2) the opportunity to upgrade personal and professional equipment; 3) to purchase new and specialized personal and professional equipment and supplies; 4) the opportunity to observe historically significant educational displays; and S) to sell un-needed personal supplies and equipment. Over 90 vendors displayed and 1900 people attended.

Competition and training classes were offered an average of once per week. Over 333 people were trained in both formal and informal training classes. The classes given provided training from introduction to firearms through advanced personal defense. Training also included Range Safety Officer Training, Chief Range Safety Officer Training, a metallic cartridge reloading class, and Refuse To Be A Victim class. A total of 34 classes were provided in 11 different disciplines. We continue to develop new classes to add to the offerings. The State of Alaska Hunter Education Program classes are also offered. In 2019, 168 people attended that class

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
David E YoungPresident2$0
Earl LackeyVice President4$0
Scott CrocketDirector4$0
Roger StickneyDirector4$0
Steve MyersDirector2$0
Barb BeckageSecretary3$0
Larry WhiteTreasurer10$0

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