Thanks to Rich Tonasewski and his helpers Victor Barkauskas, and Bob Raley for repairing and painting all the skeet houses and replacing the stairways on all of the skeet fields. They look amazing. Thanks, guys, for your hard work and skills.
We are having cement work done on the skeet fields and as a result all skeet fields will be closed on Wednesday Aug. 4 and Thursday Aug. 5. Trap, 5-stand, and the handgun range will remain open.
The club fun day went was held in July and went very well. Thanks to Dan Gengo for preparing the food which was delicious. Numerous prizes were handed out during the drawing and raffle. The plan is do it again next year since we had a good turnout and I think fun was had by all.
The board is addressing the results of the club survey. We are in the process in getting instructors for all of the venues and establishing dates. Once this is done, I will notify all of you. There is interest in trap and skeet leagues. If anyone is interested in running a league either this fall and/or next spring, please let me know. A 5-stand league is currently up and running. A bird dog working demonstration is also being planned for next spring.
The sale of the Skeet Club land to the Northern Illinois and Pistol Club has been finalized. Some of our board members will be meeting with some of their board members in the near future. Please know that we have protected our club with a signed memorandum of agreement which insures that we will be shooting on the property for at least the next 30 years.
Twilight Tuesday Connections Each second and fourth Tuesday evening starting a 7 pm come and join your fellow sportsmen and sportswomen for a couple of low-key rounds of skeet. Some of the nights we will have a theme but you can shoot any gun that you prefer. August 10: Bring a different action. Levers, Pumps, what have you got? August 24: TBD
In an effort to attract new members August 28 will be no fee days for guests. Only pay for rounds shot. Each member is allowed to bring 4 guests from 9 am to noon. Members/safety officers will be available to help with safety and shooting instructions. Check in at the club house by signing the guest book and obtaining a visitors’ badge for your guests. Hopefully they will leave with a membership application in hand.
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.
2021 Club Projects Skeet field 1 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – work in process
Skeet and trap House maintenance – Complete
Paint propane tank – August
Replace skeet field markers – fall time frame
2021 Events Landfill Lunch – 9/17/21
Pig roast – 10/2/21
Remember gun safety is our number 1 priority.
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.
We are having a club fun day on July 17, 2021 from 9 am to 1 pm. This is a non-competitive event. There will be drawings for shotgun ammunition and a raffle for 10 rounds. Everyone that participates will be given a free ticket for the drawings. The raffle tickets for the 10 rounds can be purchased for $1.00 per ticket. Additional tickets can be earned by breaking a green target on the skeet and trap (wobble and standard) fields and a pink target on the 5-stand field. The shooter can choose which ticket to claim for either the drawing or the raffle. A bullseye match will be held at the pistol range. The closest to the bullseye will win the total funds collected. The cost is $1.00 per shot. A delicious lunch will be provided around noon. There is no fee to attend this event. As usual, rounds shot have to be recorded on your log sheet. Guests are welcome.
Our annual meeting is July 17 at 8:30 am outside on the grounds. This event will be held on the same day as the club fun day. The BOD will be addressing club finances, events and projects, and taking questions from the attendees.
A survey has been sent out to all members that have an email address on file and the results are in. There is interest in a trap and skeet league. We currently have a 5-stand league that is in progress. There is also interest in shooting techniques for all our venues, a bird dog working demonstration, and an archery range. I will keep you all informed as the board develops plans to address the results of the survey. Stay tuned.
Again, it has been brought to my attention that some members are not properly turning the trap and skeet machine on and off correctly. Signs for the proper operation of the machines are posted in the houses. Also, some are not operating the wobble and doubles features on the trap machines correctly and are not returning them to the normal operating mode when done shooting. Please take some time to read and follow the instructions.
A new air conditioner and air purifier has been installed in the club house. The old one was around 25 years old. I’d say we got our money’s worth.
Twilight Tuesday Connections Each second and fourth Tuesday evening starting a 7 pm come and join your fellow sportsmen and sportswomen for a couple of low-key rounds of skeet. Some of the nights we will have a theme but you can shoot any gun that you prefer. or for fun why not … July 13: Sub Gauge night, the smaller the better July 27: Tactical shotguns welcome August 10: Bring a different action. Levers, Pumps, what have you got? August 24: TBD
In an effort to attract new members, July 31, and August 28 will be no fee days for guests. Only pay for rounds shot. Each member is allowed to bring 4 guests from 9 am to noon. Members/safety officers will be available to help with safety and shooting instructions. Check in at the club house by signing the guest book and obtaining a visitors’ badge for your guests. Hopefully they will leave with a membership application in hand.
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.
2021 Club Projects Skeet field 1 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – work to start in the next 30 days Skeet and trap House maintenance – July Paint propane tank – July Replace skeet field markers – fall time frame 2021
Events Annual Meeting – 7/17/21 Club Fun Day – 7/17/21 Landfill Lunch – 9/17/21 Pig roast – 10/2/21 Remember gun safety is our number 1 priority.
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.
RCS BOD , July 6 2021 PRESENT: Sam Valenza, , Bill Shold ,Terry Van Den Boom, Randy Scott,Caleb Davis.
Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
Minutes of June / 2021 – Approved , 4-0
Treasurers Report: Approved , 4-0
2021 Projects: a. Additional concrete work to complete sidewalks on field 1 station 8 to 4 and from stair case sidewalks to semi-circle on all skeet fields. – Will be started in 3 to 4 weeks b. Skeet houses and Trap houses maintenance – July, Rich Tomasweski c. Paint propane tank – Todd Hendreys , ?????????????
2021 Events. a. Annual meeting – 7/17 8:30 A.M. b. Club fun day – July 17 with door prizes and raffle. With a green and pink bird challenge . c. Registered Skeet Shoot – Canceled d. Landfill lunch – September 17th e. Family pig roast – October 2nd
New Business:
Trap league . T.B.D.
Virus guidelines – sent out via email.
New air conditioner for club house . Approved
Fun Day sign . Completed 5.Targets ordered.
Target stands for pistol range . Aproved7. Any member can organize a league with board approval.
Board is looking for people to help out with Instructional clinics.
Discussing archery venue.
Field dog demonstration, fall a. Handgun Safety Course – Canceled . b. Shooting instructions – On fun day c. Handgun league started May 17 On going . d. 5 stand league – Started 6/2 at Rock Ridge e. 5 stand to be on Thursday through Sunday . Approved f. Skeet night . Dates Posted g. Sam’s club card . Purchased h. Members survey -Completed i. No guest fees July 24th and August 28th . Meeting adjourned at 6:30 Next Board meeting August 3 , 2021 Respectfully submitted – Caleb Davis , Secretar
The club is now open for business as usual. However, if you are sick, stay home. Masks are optional. If you have not been fully vaccinated it is strongly recommended that masks be worn. Keep your fellow members safe and healthy.
Thanks to all that attended the club cleanup day. We had a good turnout despite the iffy weather. A lot was accomplished and the grounds look great.
Club Fun Day
We are having a club fun day on July 17, 2021 from 9 am to 1 pm. This is a non-competitive event. There will be drawings for shotgun ammunition and a raffle for 10 rounds. Everyone that participates will be given a ticket for the drawings. The raffle tickets for the 10 rounds can be purchased for $1.00 per ticket. Additional tickets can be earned by breaking a green target on the skeet and trap (wobble and standard) fields and a pink target on the 5-stand field. The shooter can choice which ticket to claim for either the drawing or the raffle, shooters choice. A bullseye match will be held at the pistol range. The closest to the bullseye will win the total funds collected. The cost is $1.00 per shot. A delicious lunch will be provided around noon. All this is at no cost to members and their guests.
Our annual meeting has been scheduled for July 17 at 8:30 am outside on the grounds. This event will be held on the same day as the club fun shoot. The BOD will be addressing club finances, events and projects, and taking questions from the attendees.
A survey has been sent out to all members that have an email address on file. I encourage all of you to complete the survey so that we can get a good indication as to what events you would like to see held at the club.
Thanks to Lacey Ballard and his crew at the landfill for building a new access entry path for the handgun range and the 5-stand venue. This path is located behind the club house. The old entry gate off of Lindenwood road is permanently closed. I would also like to thank Bob Zeek for moving the propane tank and installing new controls and Caleb Davis and Dan Gengo for coordinating this project. As a result of the access point, handicap parking will be relocated and posted with new signs.
Twilight Tuesday Connections Each second and fourth Tuesday evening starting a 7 pm come and join your fellow sportsmen and sportswomen for a couple of low-key rounds of skeet. Some of the nights we will have a theme but you can shoot any gun that you prefer. or for fun why not … June 8: Bring your newest acquisition June 22: Bring a side by side July 13: Sub Gauge night, the smaller the better July 27: Tactical shotguns welcome August 10: Bring a different action. Levers, Pumps, what have you got? August 24: TBD
In an effort to attract new members, June 26, July 31, and August 28 will be no fee days for guests. Only pay for rounds shoot. Each member is allowed to bring 4 guests from 9 am to noon. Members/safety officers will be available to help with safety and shooting instructions. Check in at the club house by signing the guest book and obtaining a visitors’ badge for your guests. Hopefully they will leave with a membership application in hand.
Signs for the proper operation of the trap machines are posted on the trap houses. Some members are not properly turning on and off the machines. Also, some are not operating the wobble and doubles features correctly and are not returning them to the normal operating mode after shooting. Please take some time to read the signs and follow the instructions.
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.
2021 Club Projects Skeet field 1 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – getting bids Skeet and trap House maintenance – spring time frame Paint propane tank – in process complete in spring Replace skeet field markers – fall time frame
2021 Events Annual Meeting – 7/17/21 Club Fun Day – 7/17/21 Landfill Lunch – 9/17/21 Pig roast – 10/2/21
Remember gun safety is our number 1 priority. 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.
Clean up day is Saturday May 15 at 8 am. Bring out your shovels, rakes, chain saws, and trimmers. No shooting will be allowed until all of the work is done. I hope to see you there. Lunch will be provided.
Our annual meeting has been scheduled for July 17 at 8:30 am outside on the grounds. The BOD will be addressing club finances, events and projects, and taking questions from the attendees.
Rockford Skeet Club and Rock Ridge Sporting Clay and 5 Stand League
$200 entrance fee includes 10 weeks of shooting and dinner at the last shoot
Rock Ridge – 50 sporting targets
Rockford Skeet Club – 50 5 stand targets
6/2/21
6/9/21
6/16/21
6/23/21
6/30/21
7/7/21
7/14/21
7/21/21
7/28/21
8/4/21
Top 8 score will be taken, allowing for 2 “throwaways” or missed weeks. Shooting every Wednesday night beginning at 5:30 pm. To signup contact Caleb at 815-243-1483 (Rockford Skeet Club) or Andrew at 815-382-1223 (Rock Ridge).
Twilight Tuesday Connections Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at 7 pm. Each second and fourth Tuesday evening come and join your fellow sportsmen and sportswomen for a couple of low-key rounds of skeet. With Daylight savings time, we’ll have plenty of time to connect with old friends, welcome new members, and reconnect with skeet. Have you ever shot skeet under the lights? Once it gets dusky, our field #2 has lights to allow shooting at twilight up until our 9 pm cut off time. Why not get back out on the field in a safe, socially distanced, fun environment? Remember, this is where the scores don’t really matter because there are no prizes anyway. Some of the nights we will have a theme but you can shoot any gun that you prefer.
or for fun why not … May 11: Call your friends or just show up! May 25: Bring the first shotgun you ever had (25 singles OK) June 8: Bring your newest acquisition June 22: Bring a side by side July 13: Sub Gauge night, the smaller the better July 27: Tactical shotguns welcome August 10: Bring a different action. Levers, Pumps, what have you got? August 24: TBD
In an effort to attract new members, June 26, July 31, and August 28 will be no fee days for guests. Only pay for rounds shoot. Each member is allowed to bring 4 guests from 9 am to noon. Members/safety officers will be available to help with safety and shooting instructions. Check in at the club house by signing the guest book and obtaining a visitors’ badge for your guests. Hopefully they will leave with a membership application in hand.
Member’s dogs are welcome at the club. However, they must be under control at all times and proper cleanup is expected.
We are planning a trap league this summer. I will send out more information in the near future.
Signs for the proper operation of the trap machines are posted on the trap houses. Some members are not properly turning on and off the machines. Also, some are not operating the wobble and doubles features correctly and are not returning them to the normal operating mode after shooting. Please take some time to read the signs and follow the instructions.
Rockford Skeet Club House Coronavirus Guidelines The tables have been set back up, however, it is expected that social distancing and proper hand sanitization will be maintained. Also, food can now be prepared and consumed in the club house and masks are now optional. Please stay home if you are sick to prevent any illnesses being transmitted to other members
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.
2021 Club Projects Skeet field 1 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – getting bids
Skeet and trap House maintenance – spring time frame
Paint propane tank – in process complete in spring
2021 Events Annual Meeting – 7/17/21 Cleanup Day – 5/15/21 Registered Skeet Shoot – cancelled Club Fun Day – 7/17/21 Landfill Lunch – 9/17/2 1Pig roast – 10/2/21
Remember gun safety is our number 1 priority. 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.
RCS BOD , April 13th 2021 PRESENT: Sam Valenza, , Harley Shepherd, Bill Shold ,Terry Van Den Boom, Randy Scott,Todd Hendreys,Caleb Davis.
Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
Minutes of March / 2020 – Approved , 6-0
Treasurers Report: Approved , 6-0
2021 Projects: a. Additional concrete work to complete sidewalks on field 1 station 8 to 4 and from stair case sidewalks to semi-circle on all skeet fields. – Spring b. Skeet houses and Trap houses maintenance – Spring 2021 c. Paint propane tank – Todd Hendreys , Spring 2021
2021 Events. a. Annual meeting – TBD b. Clean up day – May 15th c. Club fun day – July 1st d. Registered Skeet Shoot – Canceled e. Landfill lunch – September 17th f. Family pig roast – October 2nd
New Business:
Lawn crew – Committee selected
Virus guidelines – Still in effect , and sent out via email.
New election, Bill Shold , Effective a. Handgun Safety Course – T.B.D.b. Shooting instructions – Craig Strike T.B.D. c. New tractor purchased . completed d. Discussed duties as board members. e. New toilets , completed f. Handgun league starts May 17 g. 5 stand league in discussion h. 5 stand to be on Thursday through Sunday . Approved i. Skeet night and Guest Free day approved. j. Sam’s club card approved k. Members survey , to be sent in May
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 Next Board meeting May 4 , 2021 Respectfully submitted – Caleb Davis , Secretar
First of all, I want to thank Harley Shepherd for all of his contributions to the club over the past years. Harley has decided to step down from his director position after serving for several years. The good news is that he still plans on being at the club as usual. Bill Shold was elected to replace Harley and has assumed his position and authority as of April 13. I want to welcome bill to the board and look forward to working with him and to getting his fresh ideas as to how to make our club even better.
The board has also approved the purchase of two new MEC trap machines for the 5-stand venue. The machines have been received and are up and running. Come on down and check them out and have some fun shooting this venue.
Starting this Thursday April 15, the 5-stand machines will have the power turned on every weekend (Thursday thru Sunday) until further notice This will alleviate the necessity of turning them off and on during these days. We believe that the time and effort required to turn 11 machines off and on has discouraged many members from shooting 5-stand. There will also be menu cards at each station describing the targets to be thrown from the individual machines. Sign out the remotes which are located in the drawer beneath the back wall counter. Remote operation instructions are also in the drawer and a copy will be stapled to the picnic table located behind the 5-stand cages.
Clean up day has been rescheduled to Saturday May 15 at 8 am. Bring out your shovels, rakes, chain saws, and trimmers. No shooting will be allowed until all of the work is done. I hope to see you there. Lunch will be provided.
The pistol league starts this Saturday April 17. Relays will begin at 9 am, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11 and 11:30. 24 rounds will be shot and an extra magazine or speed loader is required. If you haven’t already, let George Ketter (geosueket@msn.com) know what time you want shoot. The shoots will be once a month through October. The cost is $1.00 per shoot.
Twilight Tuesday Connections Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month starting at 7 pm.
Each second and fourth Tuesday evening come and join your fellow sportsmen and sportswomen for a couple of low-key rounds of skeet. With Daylight savings time, we’ll have plenty of time to connect with old friends, welcome new members, and reconnect with skeet.
Have you ever shot skeet under the lights? Once it gets dusky, our field #2 has lights to allow shooting at twilight up until our 9 pm cut off time. Why not get back out on the field in a safe, socially distanced, fun environment? Remember, this is where the scores don’t really matter because there are no prizes anyway.
Some of the nights we will have a theme but you can shoot any gun that you prefer.
or for fun why not … May 11: Call your friends or just show up! May 25: Bring the first shotgun you ever had (25 singles OK) June 8: Bring your newest acquisition June 22: Bring a side by side July 13: Sub Gauge night, the smaller the better July 27: Tactical shotguns welcome August 10: Bring a different action. Levers, Pumps, what have you got? August 24: TBD
This is the time to re-connect to skeet friends both old and new. Why not call that member who dropped off the face of the earth, but always told the best one-liners?
In an effort to attract new members, June 26, July 31, and August 28 will be no fee days for guests. Only pay for rounds shoot. Each member is allowed to bring 4 guests from 9 am to noon. Members/safety officers will be available to help with safety and shooting instructions. Check in at the club house by signing the guest book and obtaining a visitors’ badge for your guests. Hopefully they will leave with a membership application in hand.
The board has approved the purchase of two new toilets which have been installed. We ordered the taller models for you old guys that have a hard time getting low and getting back up. LOL but it’s the truth.
Now that the weather is getting nicer and COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available, I hope to see more of you returning and enjoying our wonderful club.
Rockford Skeet Club Coronavirus Guidelines
Social distancing: Please spread out adhering to the six-foot rule when shooing, socializing, using the club house and pretty much all activities at the club. Working out of your car and utilizing additional seating outdoors such as lawn chairs is recommended. If you can’t maintain 6 feet distance, please where a mask.
Club House: The club house is open but food should not be prepared. There are hand sanitizers and wipes in the club house for everyone’s use. In addition, we got lucky and have enough paper towels for foreseeable future so please feel free to wash your hands frequently. Also, there is tape on the floor marking six feet distances for your reference. As it gets colder, you may use the club house to warm up but please maintain your distance inside. If you can’t, please wear a mask.
On the fields: Best practice is still to have an individual puller for each squad responsible for sanitizing the remote. If you can’t designate such an individual, please be sure to disinfect the remote and again wash your hands frequently. Also, spread out so that six feet distances can be maintained. If you can’t please wear a mask.
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.
2021 Club Projects
Skeet field 1 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – getting bids
Skeet and trap House maintenance – spring time frame
Paint propane tank – in process complete in spring
2021 Events
Annual Meeting – TBD
Cleanup Day – 5/15/21
Registered Skeet Shoot – cancelled
Club Fun Day – 7/17/21
Landfill Lunch – 9/17/21
Pig roast – 10/2/21
Remember gun safety is our number 1 priority.
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.
