President’s Message
(Nov. 2018)
A special meeting was held on Saturday Oct. 27 for the purpose of getting members input on compensating Board members. Approximately 20 members were in attendance and were in favor of compensating the Board of Directors (BOD) their annual membership dues including the pistol range fee. Also several members responded favorably via email. In fact, there was no opposition expressed in the meeting or by email. The meeting was an advisory meeting only and an official vote was not taken. As a result of this feedback, the BOD voted to approve the compensation on Monday, November 5 during the monthly BOD meeting.
We held our annual Braggin Rights Shoot on Saturday Oct. 27. Eighteen shooters participated. The winners are: 1st – George Kette, 2nd – Lance Vidlak, 3rd – Greg Baylander. It was hoped that more members would participate. Low turnout seems to be a trend with the various club shoots that we host every year and is very disappointing. Unless we can get more members to participate, the BOD is considering suspending all club shoots. If anyone has any ideas/suggestions as to how we can get more participation please talk to me or any board member. Even if you don’t win, these events are an excellent opportunity to shoot the various venues (trap, skeet, 5-stand) meet and socialize with other members, and get a nice lunch.
The invoices for the 2019 membership dues will be sent during the first week of December. Payment has to be received by February 1, 2019 in order to continue your membership. Payment received after February 1, 2019 will not be accepted. In order to be reinstated, a new membership application will be required with a check for $175.00.
The BOD will be taking nominations for the positions of Vice President, Treasurer and three directorships starting in January. I encourage anyone that is interested to put their name in the hat.
If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Milt Schwanke at 815-988-2278, George Ketter at 815-456-2871, or Caleb Davis at 815-243-1483. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection and a $25.00 annual fee.
2019 Club Projects
- Skeet fields 3 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8
- Black top the area from the main parking lot to the barn
2018 Club Events
- All events have been completed
Best Regards,
Sam Valenza
President, Rockford Skeet Club
Rockford Skeet Club Mission Statement
The Rockford Skeet Club’s objectives are to encourage organized target shooting; to forward the development of those characteristics of honesty, good fellowship, self-discipline, team-play, and self-reliance which are the essentials of good sportsmanship. It is the duty of all members to contribute to the wellbeing, to protect, to grow, and to enhance the club and its members now and in the future.