President’s Message

(December 2017)

This year is quickly coming to a close and our club has accomplished much this year. As in past year I want to highlight some of our major accomplishments which include replacing the cement pads and walk on all three skeet fields, replacing the trap machine on trap field 1, purchase of an automated external defibrillator, installed three pulley systems on the handgun range, additional gravel for the storage barn parking area, seal coated the parking lot, and purchased a new radar gun. We also held the Vintage/other gun shoot, Old Geezer Shoot, Silver Dollar registered skeet shoot, and had an appreciation lunch for the Landfill crew. I think it was a very successful year. Thanks to all of you for making these project attainable and successful.

The Club dues invoice for 2018 will be mailed in the next week or so. Dues have to be paid by February 1, 2018. If payment is not received by this date, memberships will be terminated and can only be reinstated by reapplying for membership and paying the new membership fee of $175.00. Please be sure to fill out the invoice form in full when making a payment. This is the only way we have of insuring that your contact and FOID data is up to date.

In January the Board of Directors will be planning our 2018 projects and events. If you have any ideas that you would like the board to considered, please contact me or any board member.

WINTER SHOOTING RULES

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. Two snow blowers are available for use and are 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.

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

• 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.

BOD Meeting of December 4 , 2017

\PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Randy Scott, Terry VanDenboom, Todd Hendrey.
ABSENT:

Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of November 6, 2017 – Accepted as presented 5-1Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.

2018 budget presented for review/comment at January 2018 meeting

2017 Projects
Skeet field landscaping to complete the concrete work on skeet fields will be about $2,000
RSC is pursuing adding a card reader to all clay bird shooting venues
EZ pull systems are being evaluated. On hold – no change

Notices:
New RADAR gun was purchased as the old one disappeared.

In addition to adding an AED to the club house the board is looking to offer a complete CPR class to the members. There will be a charge to members. Sign-up sheet in club house.

2017 Events –Completed dates
Annual meeting – March 25 – Complete
Spring Clean-up – May 6 – Complete
Vintage Shoot (new format) – Complete
Geezer Shoot – July 22 Complete
Registered Shoot – August 12-13 Complete
Landfill Lunch – September 15 Complete
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 30 (Cancelled because of skeet field concrete work.)
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4 Rainy day cancellation

New Business
Silver dollar registered shoot will be held July 14 & 15.
Decision was made to move the RSC Board meeting start time from 5:30 to 5:00PM

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Next Board meeting is Monday, January 8, 2018 @ 5:00 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

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.

BOD Meeting of November 6, 2017

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Randy Scott, Terry VanDenboom,Todd Hendrey.
ABSENT:

Meeting called to order at 5:25 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of October 2, 2017 – Accepted as presented 6-0

Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.

2017 Projects
Concrete replacement skeet fields: complete.
RSC is pursuing adding a card reader to all clay bird shooting venues
EZ pull systems are being evaluated. On hold – no change
Notices:

A tree was planted in honor of Brian Anderson from club member donations. A commemorative plaque was added as well. Complete November 1, 2017.

Additional landscaping will be completed around the newly poured skeet fields and concrete project to finish the effort.
In addition to adding an AED to the club house the board is looking to offer a complete

CPR class to the members. There will be a charge to members. Additional information to follow.

New PAT trap machine was installed on trap field one. The machine is capable of singles, doubles and wobbles.

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25 – Complete
Spring Clean-up – May 6 – Complete
Vintage Shoot (new format) – Complete
Geezer Shoot – July 22 Complete
Registered Shoot – August 12-13 Complete
Landfill Lunch – September 15 Complete
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 30 (Cancelled because of skeet field concrete work.)
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4 Rainy day cancellation

New Business
Silver dollar registered shoot will be held July 14 & 15.

A new Radar gun will be purchased to replace missing/lost gun.

Board passed a motion to allow venue (skeet, trap, pistol, five stand) owners/managers to spend up to $500 without Board approval as long as expenditure is within current venue budget limits. 6-0.

Meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.

Next Board meeting is Monday, December 4, 2017 @ 5:30 PM

Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

BOD Meeting of October 2, 2017:

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Randy Scott, Terry VanDenboom, Clay Beuhler .
ABSENT:

Meeting called to order at 5:25 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of Sept. 11, 2017 – Accepted as presented 6-0

Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.

2017 Projects
Concrete replacement skeet fields: Skeet field replacement began September 29 and will be completed within the week.

RSC is pursuing adding a card reader to all clay bird shooting venues
Longrange and EZ pull systems are being evaluated. We will need to wait for a controller system from EZ Pull to allow members to load cards. No Change

Notices:
Larry Ohda will get new club logo hats for sale.
Hats Available in club house

A tree will be planted in honor of Brian Anderson in late fall from club member donations. A commemorative plaque will be added as well. Tree will be planted within the next couple of weeks.

New load of targets was received September 11, 2017.

An AED was purchased for the club house and will be available on October 4. A training session will be held at the club house October 4 at 6:00 for all club members wishing to participate.

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25 – Complete
Spring Clean-up – May 6 – Complete
Vintage Shoot (new format) – Complete
Geezer Shoot – July 22 Complete
Registered Shoot – August 12-13 Complete
Landfill Lunch – September 15 Complete
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 30 (Cancelled because of skeet field concrete work.)
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4

New Business
Efforts to repair the trap field 1 trap machine have been unsuccessful. A new PAT Trap machine passed 5-1 and a new machine was ordered. Estimated delivery is 4 weeks.

Due to work conflicts Clay Beuhler has resigned from the board. Todd Henry has been selected and passed by board vote 5 yes and 1 abstention.

Meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM.
Next Board meeting is Monday, November 6, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(October 2017)

Board of Director (BOD) Clay Buhler has resigned his position on the board as a result of a change of jobs and work hours. I want to thank Clay for his service and dedication to the BOD and club over past years. He was a great addition to the board and will be missed. The fried chicken that he brought to the boards meetings when it was his turn will be missed most of all. LOL. The BOD has approved and has appointed Todd Hendry to fill the position for the remainder of Clay’s term. I want to welcome Todd to the BOD and look forward to working with him.

The replacement of the all three skeet fields’ cement walks and shooting stations pads are nearly complete and is looking great. Shooting will resume this Saturday Oct. 7 at 9 am.

We have received an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Training was held on this past Wednesday evening. Hopefully we will never have to use it but it could save a life. It will be located in a cabinet on the wall to the left of the club house door. Let me know if anyone else would like to become familiar with its operation and I will arrange another training session. It is not required that a user be trained in order to use the machine in an emergency as the machine will use audible commands to walk the user through the process. A CPR class will be offered in the future for those that are interested.

The trap machine on trap field 1 cannot be repaired as parts are no longer available. You trap shooters will be happy to hear that a new Pat Trap is on order and should arrive in the next couple of weeks. The trap will be capable of singles, doubles, and wobble. The trap machine on field 2 can only throw singles and doubles. I will let you know when field 1 is operational.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Don Lyddon at 815-877-0754. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a $25.00 annual fee.

2017 Club Projects

• Replace damaged concrete on the skeet fields – in process
• Machine card readers

2017 Club Events

• Braggin Rights Shoot – cancelled
• Turkey Shoot – 11/4/17

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.

BOD Meeting of September 11, 2017:

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Randy Scott, Terry VanDenboom, Clay Beuhler .
ABSENT:

Meeting called to order at 5:35 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of July 10, 2017 – Accepted as presented 6-0

Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.

2017 Projects
Assessment of concrete shooting pads will be made to facilitate repair or replacement of the pads.
AAF Construction quote received and evaluated. The board authorized proceeding with finalizing bid, time frame and scope. Additional review meeting with AAF will be scheduled for this effort. Approved 5-1. Work to begin late September 2017.
RSC is pursuing adding a card reader to all clay bird shooting venues
Longrange and EZ pull systems are being evaluated. We will need to wait for a controller system from EZ Pull to allow members to load cards. No Change

Notices:
Larry Ohda will get new club logo hats for sale.
Hats Available in club house

A tree will be planted in honor of Brian Anderson in late fall from club member donations. A commemorative plaque will be added as well.

New load of targets was received September 11, 2017

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25 – Complete
Spring Clean-up – May 6 – Complete
Vintage Shoot (new format) – Complete
Geezer Shoot – July 22 Complete
Registered Shoot – August 12-13 Complete
Landfill Lunch – September 15
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 30 (Change from September 23)
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4

New Business
The club will procure and place in club house an automatic external defibrillator (AED). A presentation on the use/ease of use by local vendor occurred and board vote 6-0 to procure one.

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM .
Next Board meeting is Monday, October 2, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(September 2017)

The Club hosted our annual Silver Dollar Shoot on August 12 & 13. I would like to thank Dave Schroeder and his crew for hosting a successful shoot. Congratulations to all of the winners whose names are posted in the club house.

I want to thank all of the members that donated money for the Brian Anderson memorial tree. The tree and a memorial plaque will be installed this fall.

The appreciation lunch for our good neighbors at the landfill is this Friday September 15 from 10am to 2pm. The club house for members will be unavailable except for bathroom use and recording of targets in the log book. All shooting venues will be available for use by members during the luncheon.

The BOD has approved the replacement of the cement stations and walkways on all three skeet fields as they are badly cracked and some of them are sagging below grade.  The plan is to replace the cement on all three fields at the same time this fall, as a result, shooting will not be allowed on the skeet fields until all the work has been completed which will take 10 to 14 days. I will notify you in advance of the start of work. Work will start around the end of September. Shooting on the trap, sporting clay, and handgun range will be allowed during the construction period.

Over the past couple of weeks the doors to the barn and the skeet houses were left open with the machines running. If you are the last to leave the club or use a venue, it is your responsibility to insure that the club is secure by turning off the machines and the releasing the arms, closing and locking the doors and gates, turning off the lights in the skeet and trap houses and the barn The lights in the club house are on sensors and don’t need to be touched.

The Board of Directors has approved the purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). We will receive it in the next few weeks. The company will be training club members to use it. Therefore anyone interested in getting trained can participate. I will let you know when the training is scheduled.

The Braggin Rights Shoot has been rescheduled from September 23 to Saturday, September 30 provided work on the skeet fields has not started. If work has started the shoot will be cancelled for this year. This is a fun shoot for all club members. Twenty five each of trap, skeet, and 5-stand will be shot. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three shooters.  It is a fun day and I encourage all levels of shooter to come on out and have some fun. Lunch is included. The following rules apply:

• Cost is $5.00 plus three rounds. One round of trap, skeet, and 5 stand
• Total of all three scores will determine the winners. Ties will be determined by a shoot off.
• All entry money is returned at:
  • 1^st place – 50%
  • 2^nd place – 30%
  • 3^rd place – 20%
• Any gauge at any field can be used
• Shooting between 9:00 AM and 12 noon
• If you do not wish to shoot in the event, you can shoot at any open field or spot
• Members only may shoot in the event but the club is open to guests

Trap field 1 is still not operational due to a broken motor. We are still hoping to figure out the problem and fix it in the near future.  I know that I keep promising to have it fixed but parts are a problem for this old machine. If all fails, we will buy a new machine next spring. I will keep you advised as to our progress.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Don Lyddon at 815-877-0754. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a $25.00 annual fee.

2017 Club Projects

• Replace damaged concrete on the skeet fields
• Machine card readers

2017 Club Events

• Landfill lunch – 9/15/17
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 9/23/17
• Turkey Shoot – 11/4/17

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.

President’s Message

(August 2017)

The Old Geezer Shoot was held on Saturday July 22. The winner in each category will be posted on the club bulletin board. Thanks to Frank Halsey and team for putting on another good shoot. And as usual the pork chop sandwiches were delicious. Thank Dan Gengo for doin the grillin.

The Club is hosting our annual Silver Dollar Shoot on August 12 & 13. If anyone is interested in shooting in this event or helping out, please contact Dave Schroeder at 815-988-7552. The skeet fields will be reserved for the registered shooters. Trap, 5 Stand, and the handgun ranges will be open to the membership on both days.

With the passing of Brian Anderson, the BOD has decided to plant a tree with a plaque dedicated to his memory. If you would like to contribute, please place an envelope with your donation in the deposit drawer at the club or mail it to the following address by September 1, 2017. The tree will be planted this fall.

Terry VanDenBoom

7347 Sorghum Lane

Cherry Valley, IL. 6016

The BOD has approved the replacement of the cement stations and walkways on all three skeet field as they are badly cracked and some of them are sagging below grade.  The plan is to replace the cement on at least two fields this fall and maybe all three. If not, the third field will be completed next spring. When a final plan has been determined, I will notify you of the scheduled work.

We have some new summer club hats for sale at $20.00 each. The hats are located in the book case on the back wall of the club house. Put the money in an envelope and place it in the club deposit drawer. Be sure to mark with envelope indicating that the money is for a hat purchase.

It appears that some members are not logging out the remotes for sport clays/5 stand. Please be sure to logout the remotes by signing the log sheet that is in the drawer with the remotes. Also, only club remotes are to be used. Personal remotes are prohibited from being used on this venue. Reason being is that we cannot get an accurate target count if other remotes are used.

Trap field 1 is still not operational due to a broken motor. I will keep you all advised as to our progress.

If anyone is interested in getting certified for the handgun range, please contact Don Lyddon at 815-877-0754. You will need to bring a handgun, ammo, eye and ear protection, and a $25.00 annual fee.

2017 Club Projects

• Replace damaged concrete on the skeet fields
• Machine card readers
• Seal coat parking lot – Completed

2017 Club Events

• Silver Dollar registered skeet shoot – 8/12 & 8/13/17
• Landfill lunch – 9/15/17
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 9/23/17
• Turkey Shoot – 11/4/17

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.

BOD Meeting of August 7, 2017:

PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Randy Scott, Terry VanDenboom, Clay Beuhler .
ABSENT:

Meeting called to order at 5:35 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of July 10, 2017 – Accepted as presented 6-0

Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.

2017 Projects
Assessment of concrete shooting pads will be made to facilitate repair or replacement of the pads.
Two quotes were obtained and reviewed
Additional quotes will be obtained as cost comparison.
AAF Construction quote received and evaluated. The board authorized proceeding with finalizing bid, time frame and scope. Additional review meeting with AAF will be scheduled for this effort. Approved 5-1.
Paul Larson Concrete no quote requested.

Parking Lot Seal coating – Complete
Quotes obtained from
Blackfoot Sealcoating & Premier Pavement Solutions
Board voted 5-0 in favor of Premier
Additional Handicapped parking will be added

RSC is pursuing adding a card reader to all clay bird shooting venues
Longrange and EZ pull systems are being evaluated. We will need to wait for a controller system from EZ Pull to allow members to load cards. No Change

Notices:
Larry Ohda will get new club logo hats for sale.
Hats Available in club house

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25 – Complete
Spring Clean-up – May 6 – Complete
Vintage Shoot (new format) – Complete
Geezer Shoot – July 22 Complete
Registered Shoot – August 12-13
Landfill Lunch – September 15
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 23
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4

New Business
A motion to procure memorial tree for Brian Anderson was made and passed 5-0. Funding to come from club member donations. Tree will be planted late fall by member Tom Lichty

Discussed adding additional club member to machine support team.
Tim Javurek will be added as additional member to maintenance team.

A donation of $300 was authorized as Boy Scout Shoot donation. Approved 4-3.

The board asked Todd Hendry and Frank Halsey for ideas to promote more shooting at the Sporting Clays/Five Stand venue. Todd presented several plans for leagues and introductory training for this venue. Board approved plans with no vote required.

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM .