President’s Message

(July 2017)

The Vintage/Modern Gun Shoot was held in June. I would like to thank Frank Halsey and crew for putting on this event. As usual the food was delicious. Congratulations to the winners.

Vintage Guns

• 1^st place – Alex Aska
• 2^nd place – George Ketter
• 3^rd place tie – Lance Vidlak & Woddy Woodruff

Modern Guns

• 1^st place – Randy Scott
• 2^nd place – Bill shold
• 3^rd place tie – Sam Valenza & Jim Bell

Our next club shoot is the Old Geezer Shoot scheduled for Saturday July 22 at 9 am. This shoot will be one round of trap and one round of skeet. The entry fee is $5.00 plus two rounds to be logged on your log sheet. The entry fee includes a, pork chop sandwich lunch. The age brackets are as following: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up. Awards will be given to the 1st., 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Come on out and join the fun.

Trap field 1 is still not operational due to a broken motor. We are trying to locate a relay required to complete the repair. I will keep you all advised as to our progress.

We will be having our parking lot seal coated on August 1, 2017. Unfortunately the club will be closed that day and will not be open until 12 noon on August 2. Please mark your calendars. I will send out another reminder as we get closer to that date.

Club Member Tim Jevurek has agreed to join our machine maintenance committee. As he is an auto mechanic and owns his own auto repair business, I’m sure he will do a fine job after a little training form our head mechanic Clay Buhler. Thanks Tim for your willingness to serve the club.

I want to thank our good neighbors over at the landfill for donating gravel and for spreading it over our parking lot by the target barn. They did a really nice job. Thank you Lacey Ballard and crew.

With the passing of Brian Anderson, the BOD has decided that as an alternative to donating to his memorial fund for charity that we will start a collection 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. It is our plan to plant the tree this fall.

Terry VanDenBoom

7347 Sorghum Lane

Cherry Valley, IL. 6016

We are looking for spray paint cans to be donated to paint the steel targets on the handgun range. If anyone has any spray paint cans that still have a good amount of paint in them that are no longer need, bring them on out to the club. Please be sure that the cans are functional. Color does not matter.

As of late several dog dropping have been left as gifts to the club. If you bring your dog to the club, please make sure that they are supervised and do not interfere with the shooters. Also be sure to pick up their unwanted gifts.

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

2017 Club Events

• Old Geezer Shoot – 7/22/17
• 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 July 10, 2017:

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

Meeting called to order at 5:20 by President Sam Valenza

Minutes of June 5, 2017 – Accepted as presented 5-0

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. One quote was obtained and reviewed. Additional quotes will be obtained as cost comparison.
AAF Construction
Paul Larson Concrete

Parking Lot Seal coating
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

Additional gravel is being added in front of the storage barn. We will work with the landfill to procure the gravel and have it spread by landfill folks. Complete

We are changing fertilizer and weed controller supplier to a new provider. Lawn Care by Walter was selected. Effort complete

Notices:
Larry Ohda will get new club logo hats for sale. Hats ordered awaiting delivery

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25 – Complete
Spring Clean-up – May 6 – Complete
Vintage Shoot (new format) – Complete
Geezer Shoot – July 22 (corrected from July 15 date previously listed)
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.

Inventory summary was read by Harley Shephard.

Discussed adding additional club member to machine support team. .

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 6:12 PM .
Next Board meeting is Monday, August 7, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

BOD Meeting of June 5, 2017:

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

ABSENT: None

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

Minutes of May 1, 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.
Plan being prepared for quote/bid complete
Additional quotes will be obtained to validate original quote Received and evaluated.
Bod will consider replacement of possibly one or three fields later in the year.
Exploring combined Wi-fi and new telephone service for club house.
Wifi is currently not available due to geographic location of the club.

Notices:
Larry Ohda will get new club logo hats for sale.

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25 – Complete
Spring Clean-up – May 6 – Complete
Vintage Shoot (new format) – June 24
Geezer Shoot – July 15
Registered Shoot – August 12-13
Landfill Lunch – September 15
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 23
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4
New Business
RSC is pursuing adding a card reader to all clay bird shooting venues
Longrange and EZ pull systems are being evaluated.
Will need to wait for a controller system from EZ Pull to allow members to load cards.

Additional gravel is being added in front of the storage barn. We will work with the landfill to procure the gravel and have it spread by landfill folks. In process

Tom Lichtey will donate about a yard of black dirt to fill ruts created by equipment when loading the birds into the houses. Complete

We are changing fertilizer and weed controller supplier to a new provider.

Carpet cleaning for club house was complete Thursday 6-8.

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM .
Next Board meeting is Monday, July10, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(June 2017)

I want to thank the members that came out for cleanup day. A lot was accomplished and the club grounds look great. Thanks for donating your time.

Last year we had a vintage gun shoot that was not very well attended so we decided to have a vintage gun shoot in combination with a modern gun shoot. This shoot will be held on Saturday, June 24 at 9:00am. Vintage gun are defined as shotguns made prior to World War II. By making this change it is hoped that we will get more members to participate. Lunch is included. Let’s make this fun and the biggest club shoot ever. Frank Halsey and crew will be hosting this event.

Rules for the vintage and modern gun shoot.

• If you start with a vintage gun, you must finish with one
• If you start with a modern gun, you must finish with one
• There will be two different shoots – one vintage and one modern
• The shoot will consist of a round of trap at 16 yds., a round of skeet, and ending with 25 bird at 5 stand
• There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for both classes
• The entry fee is $5 plus the cost of 3 rounds. Please do not forget to log your three rounds on your log sheet

After promising that we were going to install Wi-Fi, I have to regretfully inform you that it is not going to happen. After checking with various providers, it has been determined that getting a signal/service is not possible at this time. There are hot spot services available but they are not cost effective.

Trap field 1 is still not operational due to a broken motor. The motor is being repaired and it is hoped that this field will be up and running in the next couple of weeks.

I want to remind everyone that our shooting hours are 9am to 9pm if shooting under the trap and/or skeet lights. If not shooting under the lights, shooting stops a half hour before dark. Our special use permit restricts shooting only during these time frames.

We will be ordering more club hats in the near future. They will be displayed in the book case mounted on the back wall. If you purchase a hat, please put the money an envelope located on the log book desk and place it the club deposit drawer.

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

• Club Wi-Fi
• Replace damaged concrete on the skeet fields
• Machine card readers

2017 Club Events

• Vintage/other gun shoot – 6/24/17
• Old Geezer Shoot – 7/22/17
• 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 May 1, 2017:

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

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

Minutes of March 6, 2017 – Accepted as presented 5-0

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.
Plan being prepared for quote/bid complete
Quote Received and evaluated.
Bod will consider replacement of possibly one or three fields later in the year.

Exploring combined Wi-fi and new telephone service for club house.
A vote was taken to allow Randy Scott to pursue wireless internet for club house with his discretion. Randy will work with Frontier, our telephone service provider, to install wireless internet service for club house.

Notices:
Larry Ohda will get new club logo hats for sale.

2017 Events – Planned dates
Annual meeting – March 25 – Complete
Spring Clean-up – May 6 – Complete
Vintage Shoot (new format) – June 24
Geezer Shoot – July 15
Registered Shoot – August 12-13
Landfill Lunch – September 15
Braggin Rights Shoot – September 23
Turkey’s Shoot – November 4

New Business
RSC is pursuing adding a card reader to all clay bird shooting venues
Longrange and EZ pull systems are being evaluated.
A system is being sent for test use on one field. Likely field three.

Additional gravel is being added in front of the storage barn. We will work with the landfill to procure the gravel and have it spread by landfill folks.

Tom Lichtey will donate about a yard of black dirt to fill ruts created by equipment when loading the birds into the houses.
No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM .
Next Board meeting is Monday, June 5, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(May 2017)

Our annual spring cleanup is at 8:30 am on Saturday May 6. Bring out your shovels, rakes, and trimmers. No shooting will be allowed until all of the work is done. I hope to see you there. Lunch will be provided.

We are still working on getting Wi-Fi in the club house. I will advise all of you when it is installed.

The Board has decided to wait until fall to determine if new skeet field cement work will be done. Most likely we will replace the cement on one field each year for the next three years.

As stated in my last month’s Presidents Message, the club is considering installing card reader systems for all trap, skeet, and 5 stand/sporting clays fields. We will be receiving a demo unit in the next few days so that we can test the system. The demo unit will be installed on skeet field 3 and the board members will test it for reliability, functionality, and ease of use. The unit will be operational only when testing. When it is not being tested the field will operate as it is today and anyone is can use that field.

We are planning on getting a load of gravel to be spread on the gravel parking lot by the storage barn. The existing gravel has been crushed and moved as a result of snow plowing which creates pools of water when it rains. This will hopefully be done in the next 30 days.

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

• Considering the purchase of a new trap machine for trap field 1
• Club Wi-Fi
• Replace damaged concrete on the skeet fields
• Machine card readers

2017 Club Events

• Spring cleanup date – 5/6/17
• Vintage/other gun shoot – 6/24/17
• Old Geezer Shoot – 7/22/17
• 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.

President’s Message

(April 2017)

The installation of three pulley systems for the handgun range is complete. Thanks to Randy Scott and Greg Baylander for designing and installing them.

Our annual spring cleanup is at 8:30 am on Saturday May 6. Bring out your shovels, rakes, and trimmers. No shooting will be allowed until all of the work is done. I hope to see you there. Lunch will be provided.

We are still working on getting Wi-Fi in the club house. Hopefully it will be done this month. I will email all of you the password once the system is installed.

Club member, Jerry Cello, is offering a handgun refresher class on 29 April at the club. He will also be offering a youth shoot using 22 rifles and a conceal carry class. For more information regarding dates, times, costs, etc. contact Jerry at jlcello1978@gmail.com or call him at 815-322-6721.

The club is considering installing card reader systems for all trap, skeet, and 5 stand/sporting clays fields. In simple terms, rounds would be loaded to a machine card and that card would be swiped through a card reader located on each field. I know that this will generate a lot of question. However, more information on payment method, procedures, etc. will be provided if and when the board decides to implement such a system.

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

• Considering the purchase of a new trap machine for trap field 1
• Club Wi-Fi
• Replace damaged concrete on the skeet fields
• Machine card readers

2017 Club Events

• Spring cleanup date – 5/6/17
• Vintage/other gun shoot – 6/24/17
• Old Geezer Shoot – 7/22/17
• 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.

RSC 2016 Annual Meeting Agenda
(3/25/2017)

Meeting called to order by Sam Valenza 9:00 am

Reading and approval of the 2016 annual meeting minutes
Read and approved

Treasurer’s report
2016 yearend financial reports – presented
2017 budget – presented

2017 Projects
Hand gun range Pulley system –completed
Discussion ensued over limiting caliber to 45 cal. as already posted in rules.
Construction of 5 stand deck –
Need to resolve overshoot prior to construction – NIRPC/RSC collaboration
Replace or repair of concrete on Skeet fields. A discussion of repair or replace ensued and the RSC board will continue to look for best approach.
We will be adding Wi Fi to club house in order to facilitate internet service for members and possibly adding kiosk for credit card payment of rounds.
The board is reviewing possibility of adding card readers to all venues enabling better recording and tracking of target metrics.

During open discussion the membership indicated that the board should also look at the EZ Pull system in addition to Long Range as the system supplier. RSC board will pursue quotes from both suppliers.

If needed, we will look at purchasing a new trap machine for trap field one.

2017 Events
Annual meeting – 3/25
Spring cleanup – 5/6
Vintage/ other shoot – 6/24
Old Geezer shoot – 7/22
Registered Skeet Shoot – 8/12 & 8/13
Landfill lunch – 9/15
Bragging Rights Shoot – 9/23
Turkey shoot 11/4

New Business
S&T Land Status – Ed Clifford provided an update to the members
While the direction on how to complete sale is still being worked out, Ed stated the S & T Landcorp is leaning toward selling shares of S & T to NIRPC in order to protect the right of first refusal to S & T on adjoining Windquist property.
A discussion ensued that was inconclusive as to whether the S & T had the authority to complete the sale in this manner. However it was recommended that S & T review their by-laws for compliance.

Club Shooting metrics –
Shooting metrics were prepared from log books and charts on shooting frequency were presented and on display at club.
This was the second year the metrics were developed and presented to the membership. The metrics will be posted in club house.

Sam Valenza reiterated that as a club we all have the requirement for taking care of the grounds, buildings etc. and that we all need to act as safety officers and help each other to shoot in safe manner.

The election results were presented by Gary O’Neil and are as follows.
VP – Larry Ohda
Treasurer – Randy Scott
BOD Member at large
Terry VanDenBoom
Clay Behuler
Harley Shepard
Open discussion

A recommendation was made to purchase a trap machine for five stand/sporting clays field. Todd Hendry has action to present to RSC board a plan for this recommendation.

Meeting adjourned at 10:10 March 25, 2017

Minutes prepared and submitted by Al Perry RSC Secretary

BOD Meeting of March 6, 2017:

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

ABSENT: None

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

Minutes of February 6, 2017 – Accepted as presented 6-0
Treasurers Report: Accepted as read, attached by reference.

• 2017 Projects
  Hand gun range pulley system complete. Work continues on lanes 2 & 3. Nearly complete per Randy.
  Assessment of concrete shooting pads will be made to facilitate repair or replacement of the pads.
  Exploring combined Wi-fi and new telephone service for club house.Notices:
• A selection of new hand tools will be purchased. Tools to be used for club and machine maintenance. In process.
• 2017 Events – Planned dates – No Change
  Annual meeting – March 25
  Agenda review complete.
  Spring Clean-up – May 6
  Vintage Shoot (new format) – June 24 (date under review)
  Geezer Shoot – July 15
  Registered Shoot – August 12-13
  Landfill Lunch – September 15
  Braggin Rights Shoot – September 23
  Turkey’s Shoot – November 4
• New Business
  Purchase of additional steal target for pistol range approved 6-0.
  Todd Henry will pick up oversight of the five stand venue from Caleb Davis.

No other member new business.

Meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM .
Next Board meeting is Monday, April 3, 2017 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(February 2017)

The membership renewal period for 2017 expired on Feb. 1. Last year was another record year for membership at 273 up from 268 in 2015. We begin this membership year with 254 members with a loss of 7% or 19 members. Typically 8 to 10% of our members do not renew their membership. Hopefully with new member signups we can again set a record.

Please mark your calendrers for the annual meeting which will be held on March 25, 2017 at 9am at the club. The BOD will be addressing club finances, shooting metrics, events and projects, election results, and taking questions from attendees.

Nominations for the open BOD positions are closed as of by February 1. Electronic ballots will be emailed on or before March 1, 2017. For those that do not have an email address on file a paper copy will be mailed on or before March 1. The voting for both types of ballets will close at midnight on March 20, 2017.

The 2016 end of the year financial reports will be posted in the club house for your review. Another banner/record year for our financial position.

We are investigating installing Wi-Fi in the club house. If this is feasible, I will email all of you  the password once the system is installed.

We are also looking into mud jacking or replacing some of the skeet concrete pads that are sagging below grade. This will be done sometime in the spring or early summer.

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

• Install pulley systems on lane 2 & 3 in handgun building
• May purchase a new trap machine for trap field 1
• Club Wi-Fi
• Mud jack or replace some of the skeet shooting stations that are sagging

2017 Club Events

• Annual meeting – 3/25/17
• Spring cleanup date – 5/6/17
• Vintage/other gun shoot – 6/24/17
• Old Geezer Shoot – 7/22/17
• 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.