WEB PAGE: www.chillisportsmen.org
Club Contacts:
If you have any questions or concerns
about your Club you may contact any Club Officer listed below or any board member.
President V-President Secretary Treasurer
Kevin Hutchison Cally Morgan Donald Clemens Lowell Bennett
(309)657-1518 (309)691-3427 (309)274-6870 (309) 274-5586
President’s Corner:
For the first time
in the history of our Club, it's highly probable that our membership level
will hit the 1,000 mark this year. At this time I believe that we are
only perhaps 60 members away from this milestone. This reflects greatly
upon those who have volunteered their time, labor and skills to the organization
since its founding in 1956. Our facility is geographically substantial,
and we offer a tremendous variety of activities. Without question, ours
is one of the best facilities in the state. We have a lot to offer and
much to be proud of.
Having
more members is beneficial in a number of areas, both as they pertain
to our club as a unique organization and to society at large. Tangibly,
more members will allow us to improve and expand our facilities for the
enjoyment of all. More members also means that more people will have
an opportunity to take part in educational programs and events
designed to help one understand what the shooting sports are really about:
self-discipline, respect for others, individual responsibility and
achievement, a practical understanding of the Second Amendment our of
Constitution, and an appreciation for the wonders of nature and the magnificent
outdoors. We've had a number of foreign visitors to our club who stood in awe
of who we are and what we have. Let's keep the spirit of our Founding
Fathers, Fred Bear and the Great White
I
want to dispel a misconception that some members currently have. Some
have expressed extreme concern over what they believe to be finalized
forthcoming radical changes to the Club's geographic landscape and ranges as
introduced by our Planning Committee. It is true that the Committee is
currently examining a number of issues and potential long-range
improvements. This is exactly what they are supposed to be
doing. Merely looking at and discussing issues is a far cry from
actual implementation. The job of the Committee is to consider and
evaluate ideas for improving our
organization. Once they have performed due diligence in researching a
topic they feel has potential merit, they will then bring the proposal to
the entire board for further evaluation, discussion and
action. Nothing will happen without the Board's approval and, as
always, the membership has the right to attend our monthly stated meetings
in order to ask questions and express any ideas and/or concerns. Please
contact any Board member or Planning Committee member (Jim Martin, Chair;
Lastly,
we need to emphasize the importance of not bringing and shooting prohibited
articles to our ranges for use as targets. Our rules and regulations offer
specific guidance in this area. It's also equally important to pick up
after yourself. We recently had a situation where one of our members, an
Army veteran confined to a wheelchair, was removing trash from one of our
ranges left by an inconsiderate member. While we applaud and
appreciate this veteran's respect for our Club, neither he nor anyone else
should have to clean up after another. We will be dealing with violators
at the Board level.
1911 Pistol Match
We will be
conducting another 1911 pistol match on Saturday 6 October on Range 1. We
will have the range set up and ready for use by 8:00am. The course of
fire will be the same as it was in June, although we are looking at using
larger targets. All you need to join the fun is a single-action 1911
style (single stack magazine) pistol in a center fire
caliber, hearing and eye protection, a couple of magazines, a belt holster, and
50 rounds of ammunition per course. Bring more ammo if you want to shoot
the event more than once. The entry fee is only $3. Each re-shoot is equally
cheap, $3. Prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Kevin Hutchison
at: blitzkrg@mtco.com. More details will appear in our upcoming
newsletters.
Kevin
Raffle Opportunities:
The Club is offering the opportunity
to purchase a chance on a Remington model 1100 Classic Trap shotgun. 125
tickets will be sold at $20 each. The drawing will be held on August 29, 2012
or whenever the last ticket is sold.
Contact:
Jerry Oglesby (309)360-6152
Kevin Wunder (309)256-6349
Dean Martin Kimber
Raffle
Work Hour Opportunities/Work Parties:
Contact Steve Schneckenburger
309-692-7807 or Bob Bejerke 309-692-1800
New Trash Barrels:
The club is looking for some metal 55
gallon drums to use as trash containers. If you know of any source of these,
please contact Steve Schneckenburger
Friends of NRA Banquet:
The Heart of
We will be hosting
our nineteenth annual fund raising dinner at the ITOO Society Banquet Facility,
4909 W Farmington Road, Peoria, IL, on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Funds raised at these dinners are used to
support the shooting sports activities with the majority of the funds raised
used in and for programs benefitting youth.
Half (50%) of the
funds raised are given to organizations in
Local groups
receiving funds have been the W. D. Boyce Council, BSA, Junior ROTC air rifle
programs at Pekin, Limestone, Manual, Richwoods, and Peoria Central High Schools, area 4-H
Groups, and area gun clubs.
Any donation you
would like to make would be greatly appreciated. The Friends of NRA is an IRS recognized 501
(c)(3) Charitable Organization, and all funds raised
are used in accordance with IRS regulations.
Contributions and/or gifts are deductible as charitable contributions
for federal income tax purposes. A
receipt will be given to you for your contribution and/or gift.
Thanks you for your
donation!
I can be reached at
(309) 692-1800, days or evenings.
Robert A Bjerke, Chairman
Heart of
Date: Saturday August
18, 2012
Location: ITOO Banquet
Facility
Call: Linda Smith (309) 219-6242 or
Robert Bjerke (309) 692-1800
CSC Member Donates Gas Grill
New Club Member Tom Garland has donated a restaurant - type
gas grill to the club. It will be located at the club and will be put to good
use. Thank you Tom!
Planning Committee Update:
Our long range
planning committee continues to meet. At the next board of director’s meeting
we will present recommendations such as: a complete survey of club grounds so
we know where our boundaries exactly lie, and we would like for the NRA Technical team representatives to
examine our ranges for recommendations, and start planning the upgrade of range
1. More later.
Be Careful:
In this oppressive
heat we recently had a trap shooter overcome by the heat and ended up in the
hospital emergency room. The Lesson here is to drink plenty of fluids and stay
hydrated (water is the best).
Bowling Pin Match Reminder:
The outdoor bowling
pin matches take place at 9:00Am (second Saturday of the month) on range 5
until November when they move indoors at 1:00Pm.
New Flags:
We have new flags
in the club house. They look impressive. Thanks Bob!
And Finally:
Good luck to Team
http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com
Annie – Our Legacy Go Team
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Acronyms -
What the heck do they mean!!???!!?!?
Wonder what all the acronyms used out on the
range and in this newsletter mean? This area of the newsletter is dedicated to
helping explain these. If I forget some or misidentify them, please let me
know.
SASS Single Action Shooting Society
USPSA
United States Practical
Shooting Association – Club Number #IL-08
DCM Department of Civilian
Marksmanship (old designation)
CMP Civilian Marksmanship Program
(new designation) - Club Number #52084
NMO New Member Orientation
NRA National Rifle Association -
Club Affiliation Number
#R0570
ISRA
WTPS Women’s Target Pistol Shooting (new group at CSC)
ATA Amateur Trapshooting
Association
WITO Women In
The Outdoors
WOT Women On
Target