Memorial Day – Lest We Forget
Welcome New Members:
Colton Anderson, Donald Bartholomew, James Blumenstock, Allen DeClerk, Mark Engstrom, Thomas Fenelon, Tyler Gonzelez,
Dave Helmer, John Helmer,
William Kupferschmid, Joseph Lang, Terri McCosh, Steven Odefey, James Pesch, Erlene Rogers, Jamie Shutt, Brian Siems, Douglas
Staley, Andrew Stegall, Mark Thomas, Douglas Valerio,
Lyle York
We welcome you to our organization,
and hope you enjoy your time with us.
Happy Shooting, fishing, archery, and
using the facility.
Spring Gun Show Report:
Per Steve Risinger
the April gun show went well. Attendance was a bit down, but all of the vendor
tables were full. The kitchen operation went well. Thanks to all volunteers.
Next Gun show:
The fall gun show will be held on the
weekend of September 27-28. More details later.
Work Hour Opportunities/Work Parties:
Outdoor Work Party:
The next work party will be on May 3, 2014 at 8:00Am. We
will be cleaning up trash and fallen tree limbs on all ranges (including the
archery range. Bring rakes, shovels, and chain saws. We will need screw guns,
saws, and hammers to make target frames.
Contact Steve Schneckenburger at 309-692-7807 or 657-0170 for more
information.
Indoor Work Party:
Saturday May 3 at 9:00AM. Clubhouse Cleaning And
Maintenance
Contact Bob Bjerke at 309-692-1800 for more
information
Upcoming Classes At
The Club:
Saturday May 24 American Marksman-Rifle marksmanship
essentials. .22 rifles welcome
Sunday May 25 Introduction To Tactical Carbine – become more effective with your AR
Saturday June 21 Introduction To Defensive Handgun
Usrifleman.org Steve Schnurbusch
573-768-2450
Trap News:
Continuing
into May open trap shooting will be open on Wednesdays starting at 6:00PM.
Raffles:
Buy
a chance on a Remington 1911 R1 .45 ACP for $20. 100 tickets will be sold.
Contact Bob Bjerke at 309-692-1800
We
are also offering an opportunity to win a 1903A4 Springfield rifle. 150 tickets
will be sold at $20 each. Call Chris Bach 309-256-1712 or Bob Griffith
309-274-2068
We
would like to remind our members and guests who participate in our events that
the consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden for those who are
shooting, preparing to shoot, or are involved in officiating. Afterwards, when
the guns are put away, and stowed in the car, etc. we allow some libation.
Violation of this rule will result in stiff penalties.
The Board Of Directors.
1911
Pistol Match
There will be a 1911 pistol match on Saturday July
26 on range #1. The starting time is 9:00AM. This is a simple 50 round course
of course of fire. In the event of bad weather, we will use the indoor pistol
range.
There are two classes: military class and modified
class (anything other than military). No optical sights, extended mags, and/or target style grips allowed. The range
officials shall determine any eligibility issues. You must have a belt holster
(no cross-draw or shoulder rigs) and at least a couple of magazines.
The military class caliber is .45 ACP only. The
modified class can be any center fire caliber.
Course fee is only $3 and you may shoot as much as
you want in one or both classes. Prizes will be awarded for both classes.
Contact Kevin Hutchison (657-1518) with any
questions.
Precision Rifle Match
Where:
When: May 17, 2014 at 9:00AM –registration @ 8:15.
Cost is $10 per one gun – if we have time you can shoot a different gun or
different division for $5.
Course of fire:
300 yards – 12” steel plate requires 2 hits from a
supported position
200 yards -3-10” steel- requires 1 hit each
150 yards 4 steel plates requires 1 hit each from a
free style position*
*These will be sequential and timed
For Information call Eric Hensen
309-657-5322
Name
The Newsletter:
After several months of looking at newsletters from
other clubs, I noticed that most of them have names. The x-ring, the screamer,
and the rangefinder are a few to mention. I think our newsletter needs a name.
If you have any ideas please contact me. We may even cook up a prize for this.
Jim
Indoor
Range Damage:
Despite our pleas. Holes have been shot in the ceiling tiles and lights to the tune of $36
in damages. Please be careful and protect your club assets. This could also be
a safety problem in the event of a ricochet off the steel in the building’s
ceiling.
Club Officers:
President:
Kevin Hutchison (309) 657-1518
Vice
President: Derek Howald (309) 258-3116
Secretary:
Donald Clemens (309) 274-6870
Treasurer:
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And Finally:
Outdoor Bulls Eye
Pistol – Thursday May 8, 22 At 6:00PM
Scott Kirchner 309-274-8407 Jeff Payne 309-264-2276
RANGE NUMBERS
The following are the range numbers:
RANGE LOCATION
1 -- 100 yard range
2 -- Trap range
3 -- Short lakeside
range (just north of
4 --
5 --
6 -- 3-bays
7 -- 300 yard range
8 --