President’s Message
(January 2025)
Our Treasure, Dave Zierke, has submitted his letter of resignation effective January 31, 2025. As a result, I have appointed Les Edgecomb to replace Dave for the remainder of his term which expires on March 15, 2025. Les will also be on the ballot for the 2025 elections. I want to thank Dave for his dedication and hard work. He will be missed. I also want to thank Les for accepting the treasurer’s position and welcome him to the board of directors.
The invoices for the 2025 membership dues have been mailed. Payment has to be received by February 1, 2025 in order to continue your membership. Payment received after February 1, 2025 will not be accepted. In order to be reinstated, a new membership application will be required with a check for $200.00. Please let me know at sam.valenza@att.net if you do not intend to renew your membership and send your badge and key to the following address. Any prepaid rounds will not be refunded until badges and keys are returned.
| Caleb Davis |
| 4436 Allendale Ave |
| Rockford Il. 61109 |
One of the lamps on the skeet lights has failed and will be replaced under warranty in the next few weeks. Even with the lamp out, the field has plenty of light and is available for use.
We are planning on hosting more youth shooting initiative events this year for member’s children and grandchildren. I will provide more information as plans become firm.
If any member would like to run or nominate someone for the Board of Directors positions of vice president, treasurer, and the three directors for 2025, please contacts Gino Nizzi at election@rockfordskeetandtrap.com. Nominations are due by February 1, 2025.
The drilling of the well has been completed and we are now awaiting test results from the water samples which are due in the next couple of weeks.
WINTER SHOOT RULES
The following winter shooting rules are affective immediately:
- Trap and skeet fields and sidewalks are to be cleared of snow before shooting. Shovels are outside of the club house and in the storage barn. The snow blower is available for use and is located in the storage barn. Do not shoot on fields that have not been cleared of snow. Doing so will compact the snow and make it difficult to remove. It is everyone’s job to pitch in to remove snow from the sidewalks and shooting fields.
- As always, gun cases are not permitted in the club house. Guns will be permitted, but it is strongly suggested that they only be kept inside if it is raining or snowing.
5-Stands winter rules
- All machines have to be turned on and off when done shooting
- All machines have to be loaded with target when done shooting. As of late, this has not been happening.
Thanks for your cooperation.
If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Milt Schwanke at 815-988-2278, George Ketter at 815-631-9366, 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.
2025 Projects
- Repair skeet houses
- Purchase new trap voice calls
- 5-Stand shooting building – TBD
- Electrical power to 5-Stand – TBD
2025 Events
- Annual meeting – 3/15.25
- Cleanup day – 5/3/25
- Youth shooting initiative events – April & October
- Fun Days – 6/14/25 & 8/23/25
- Landfill Lunch – 9/25/25
- Tutorials
- Trap – 5/17/25
- Skeet – 6/21/25
- 5-Stand – 7/12/25
Remember gun safety is our number 1 priority.
Rockford Skeet Club Mission Statement
The Rockford Skeet Club’s mission is to promote clay target shooting and complementary shooting sports. The objectives are to promote 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 membership.
Best Regards,
Sam Valenza
President, Rockford Skeet Club