President’s Message
(November 2017)
The replacement of the all three skeet fields’ cement walks and shooting stations pads has been completed. Additional landscaping is required and will be done this fall weather permitting. If not, it will be done in early spring. Whenever it is done the skeet fields will have to be shut down for one day. I will send out an email to all members in advance of starting work.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of club member Brian Anderson on November 1 using donations from his club shooting friends. A short planting ceremony was held on that day. The tree and a plaque are located behind skeet field 2 just off of the parking lot. Thanks to all of those that donated.
As I have reported an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been installed in the club house. In conjunction with this life saving device a CPR class is being offered for those that are interested. The class will include CPR for adults, children, and infants, AED instruction, and choking. The cost is $50 per person. If you are interest in taking the class you can send me an email at sam.valenza@att.net or add your name to a sign up list that will be in the club house starting this Saturday November 11. We need a minimum of 10 people to hold the class in the club house.
Our radar gun, which is used to measure target speed, is missing. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, please contact me or a BOD member.
The 2018 membership renewal invoices will be sent out during the first week or two of December. Payment is due by February 1, 2018.
If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Don Lyddon at 815-877-0754 or Milt Schwanke at 815-988-2278. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a $25.00 annual fee.
2017 Club Projects
- Machine card readers – on hold
2017 Club Events
- Turkey Shoot – cancelled due to rain
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.