President’s Message

(July 2020)

The club Board of Director has revised the Coronavirus Guidelines and they are as follows. Your cooperation in following these guidelines will help in preventing the spread of the virus.

State and club guidelines shall be followed in order to help prevent the spread of the virus. As a shooting club, we have to maintain a culture of safety in all aspects for all club members as well as those of our community and state. Given the age demographics and active participation of club members in all of our club operations, these guidelines shall to be followed. These guidelines are subject to revision as conditions change.

Club Coronavirus Guidelines

• Maintain social distancing of six feet
• Masks are not required
• Wash/sanitize hands frequently
• When coughing cover mouth and cough into bend in elbow
• Use the provided wipes/hand sanitizer to clean surfaces and remotes
• If sick for any reason or someone in your household is sick, and/or have an underlying health condition stay home.
• No shooting bags are permitted in the club house
• Clubhouse is open for bathroom use, drinks, logging rounds, and for cooling off due to the heat. A maximum of 10 people are allowed in the club house at any given time.
• Bring chairs to sit outside if desired. Club house chairs are not to be used outside.
• Food is not to be prepared in the club house.
• Soda and water are now available in the club house and coffee can be made
• If you have hand sanitizers, please bring them with you and use them often.
• Only one person is allowed in the machine houses at any given time
• Logging rounds (use your personal pen/pencil)
• Sanitize hands before and after recording rounds in the log books
• Skeet
• Three person squads are recommended with a designated puller. However five person squads are permitted with no designated puller
• Sanitize remotes after each use with provided wipes/hand sanitizer. DO NOT remove remotes from plastic bag.
• Trap
• 5 person squads are permitted
• Limit interpersonal contact maintaining social distancing when setting up and closing fields.
• Sanitize remotes before storing with provided wipes/hand sanitizer
• 5 stand
• 5 person squads are permitted
• Sanitize remotes after each use with provided wipes/hand sanitizer.
• Handgun range
• An empty lane is recommended to be maintained between shooters. However, all lanes can be used at any given time.

July 18 will be the next pistol shoot. It will be good guy bad guy targets with 32 shots. Relays will be at 9:10 and 11 with 8 shooters per relay. Send an e-mail to George Ketter at geosueket@msn.com to let him know what time slot you want.. If you have not signed up and are interested in shooting this event please call George at 815-456-2871 or email him.

The BOD is considering have a free of charge pig roast in the fall provided that we can get enough members, their immediate family and grandchildren to attend. A survey will be sent out asking who and how many of your family will attend. It is tentatively planned for October 10 and I will provide more details as that date approaches.

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.

2020 Club Projects

• Skeet field 1 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – on hold
• Rewiring of skeet field 3 as a result of the installation of the new machines – in process
• Skeet House maintenance – fall time frame
• Paint propane tank – fall time frame
• Safety bars on all low house skeet machines – completed
• Seal coat parking lot – completed\
• Carpet cleaning – completed
• Clean out Barn

2020 Events

• Annual Meeting – cancelled
• Cleanup Day – rescheduled to 9/26/20
• Registered Skeet Shoot – Cancelled
• Club Fun Day – cancelled
• Landfill Lunch – 9/11/20
• Pig roast – 10/10/20

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.

President’s Message

(June 2020)

The club has been open since May 1 and all seems to be well. I just want to remind you that the club virus guidelines are still in force until further notice. The board asks that all members and guests continue to follow them. The guidelines are as follows.

Club Coronavirus Guidelines

• Maintain social distancing of six feet
• Masks are not required but are highly recommended while on club property
• Wash/sanitize hands frequently
• When coughing cover mouth and cough into bend in elbow
• Use the provided wipes/hand sanitizer to clean surfaces and remotes
• If sick for any reason or someone in your household is sick, and/or have an underlying health condition stay home.
• No shooting bags are permitted in the club house or on the benches and tables outside. Work from your vehicles.
• Clubhouse is closed except to use bathrooms and logging rounds. No gathering in the Club house.
• Bring chairs to sit outside if desired. Club house chairs are not to be used outside.
• Food is not to be prepared in the club house. Do not make coffee in the club house.
• Soda and water sales are suspended until further notice. Bring your own water, soda and snacks.
• If you have hand sanitizers, please bring them with you and use them often.
• One person only in the machine houses when reloading machines at the end of shooting.
• Logging rounds options (use your personel pen/pencil)
• Option 1: sanitize hands before and after recording rounds in log book
• Option 2: keep a personal log and formally record rounds in log book once a month.
• Skeet
• No more than 3 person squads per skeet field with designated puller who is responsible for sanitizing remote.
• Sanitize the remotes after each use with provided wipes/hand sanitizer. DO NOT remove remotes from plastic bag.
• Please utilize all three fields to avoid congregating.
• Trap
• 5 person squads are permitted
• Limit interpersonal contact maintaining social distancing when setting up and closing fields.
• Sanitize remotes before storing with provided wirpes/hand sanitizer
• 5 stand
• 5 person squads are permitted with designated puller
• Sanitize the remotes after each use with provided wipes/hand sanitizer. DO NOT remove remotes from plastic bag.
• Handgun range
• An empty lane is to be maintained between shooters.

The parking lot will be seal coated sometime in June. Once I have a firm date, I will notify you as the club will be closed on that day.

Due to the Coronavirus we have had to cancel/reschedule several events which includes the annual meeting, cleanup day, club fun day, registered skeet shoot, and the trap and pistol leagues. Some of these events have been rescheduled and some have been cancelled for the year as shown below in the 2020 club events.

We will be having periodic fun pistol shoots and will be following our virus guidelines with only four shooters in the range building at one time. The first shoot is this coming Saturday June 6 with the first four person squad starting at 9:30 am. If you have not signed up and are interested in shooting this event please call George Ketter at 815-456-2871.

We are also planning to start a trap league in the fall provided the virus conditions are acceptable. I will provide details in the August timeframe. Jeff Celletti, 815-713-6320, is the chairman of the league.

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.

2020 Club Projects

• Skeet field 1 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – on hold
• Rewiring of skeet field 3 as a result of the installation of the new machines
• Skeet House maintenance – fall time frame
• Paint propane tank
• Safety bars on all low house skeet machines
• Clean out Barn

2020 Events

• Annual Meeting – cancelled
• Cleanup Day – rescheduled to 9/26/20
• Registered Skeet Shoot – Cancelled
• Club Fun Day – cancelled
• Landfill Lunch – 9/11/20

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 June 1st 2020 PRESENT: Sam Valenza, , Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Randy Scott, Terry VanDenBoom, Caleb Davis
Absent: Todd Hendry

1. Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
2. Minutes of April/ 2020 – Approved , 5-0
3. Treasurers Report: Approved
4. 2020 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.- On hold, This project will move to early fall 2020 .
   b. Safety bar for all low house skeet machines – In progress
   c. Rewiring of field 3 skeet house – TBD
   d. Skeet houses and Trap houses maintenance – Fall
   e. Paint propane tank – Todd Hendrys , Spring 2020
5. 2020 Events.
   a. Annual meeting – Cancelled
   b. Clean up day – Septrmber 26th 2020
   c. Registered Skeet Shoot – Cancelled
   d. Landfill lunch – 9 /11
   e. Club Fun Day – TBD
6. New Business:
7. Seal coat parking lot , Approved
8. Water sprinklers for garden , Approved
9. Carpet cleaning , Approved

b. Trap League – Fall TBD

c. Five stand night –Any member is more then welcome to shoot the five stand .

d. Hand Gun League – June 6th 9:00 Start only 4 shooters allowed per squad.

d. Handgun Safety Course – TBD

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 Next Board meeting July 6th 2020
Respectfully submitted – Caleb Davis , Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: ISP Public Information Office

April 9, 2020 ISP.PIO.Personnel@Illinois.gov

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DIRECTOR FILES EMERGENCY RULES
REGARDING FOID AND CCL RENEWALS

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. These rules are designed to provide FOID card holders and CCL relief from the renewal requirements during the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. These rule changes are as follows:
 FOID card holders, who submit their renewal application will remain valid during the duration of the state’s disaster proclamation and for a period of 12 months following the termination of the disaster, even if their renewal application is/was not submitted prior to expiration.
 CCL licensees, who submit their renewal application, will remain valid during the duration of the state’s disaster proclamation and for a period of 12 months following its termination, even if their CCL renewal application was not submitted prior to expiration.
 CCL licensees will not be required to immediately submit proof of three-hour training with their CCL renewal application.
 CCL licensees will need to submit proof of their three-hour renewal training within 12 months following the termination of the state’s disaster proclamation in order to maintain the validity of their CCL license.

ISP will continue to enforce both FOID and CCL prohibitors. FOID card holders who receive
revocation notices shall return their FOID and Firearm Disposition Record form to the Illinois State Police. CCL holders who receive revocation notices shall return their CCL license to the Illinois State Police.

These new rules are effective immediately. 

The Rockford Skeet Club will be following the state and federal conronavirus guides and will remain closed through April 30, 2020. The board of directors will reevaluate the virus conditions at that time and I will advise you of our decision to open or remain closed.

Best Regards,

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club.  

The Board of Directors (BOD) has decided that the Rockford Skeet Club will remain open during this coronavirus pandemic. However, state guidelines, as listed below, shall be followed in order to help prevent the spread of the virus. The BOD has decided to postpone the annual meeting scheduled for March 28, 2020. Also, the start of the handgun league scheduled to start March 28 and the trap league scheduled to start April 15 will be postpone to future undetermined start dates.

Club Coronavirus Guidelines

• Maintain social distancing of six feet
• Wash hand frequently
• When coughing cover mouth and cough into bend in elbow
• If sick for any reason stay home
• No gathering of more than 10 people in the club house
• It is recommended that no more than 3 shooters at a venue/field
• Use gloves when handling the remotes
• Food is not to be prepared in the club house. Prepared carry in food is permitted.

Your cooperation in following these guidelines will help to prevent you and your fellow members from being infected with this virus.

Best Regards,

Sam Valenza

President, Rockford Skeet Club

President’s Message

(March 2020)

Our annual meeting is on Saturday March 31, 2020 at 9am at the club. The board of directors will be addressing club finances, events and projects, election results, and will take questions from the attendees.

 As I have previously communicated the club is sponsoring a handgun and a trap league. The following are the details.

• The handgun league starts on March 28 at 9 am.
• There will be one shoot a month through October.
• One month will be paper targets the next month will be steel targets.
• No rim fire guns/ammunition
• There is a $5.00 fee per shoot with all monies going back to the shooters in the form of pistol ammunition minus .50 cent for targets, pasters, and staples.
• Signup is required by March 21.
• Safety First. Hearing protection and safety glasses are required.
• Consumption of any alcohol during or prior to shooting is strictly prohibited.
• Please contact George Ketter at 815-631-9366 or email him at geosueket@msn.com.

• League starts April 15
• Teams will consist of 3 individuals
• 1 round of trap, 1 round of wobble
• Fees per round are $4 for members, $5.00 for non-members.
• One time sponsor/trophy fee is $10 per person.
• League night is every Wednesday 5 PM-8 PM
• There will be a trophy for each individual on the 1st place team
• There will also be a trophy for high gun
• League will last a total of 10 weeks
• Banquet with food and awards (Date TBD)

• A shooter will receive 1 misfire per round, subsequent misfires will result in a loss bird

In the event of a premature bird, if you shoot and miss, it will be considered a loss bird.

• A shooter may shoot a week in advance if an absence is anticipated

• Safety First. Hearing protection and safety glasses are required.
• Consumption of any alcohol prior to shooting is strictly prohibited.
• A shoot may be canceled by the league committee because of weather. Mass texts will be sent out in the event of a cancellation.

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.

2020 Club Projects

• Skeet field 1 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – on hold
• Rewiring of skeet field 3 as a result of the installation of the new machines
• Skeet House maintenance
• Paint propane tank
• Safety bars on all low house skeet machines
• Clean out Barn

2020 Events

• Annual Meeting – 3/31/20
• Cleanup Day – 5/2/20
• Registered Skeet Shoot – 6/20 & 6/21/200
• Club Fun Day – 5/30/20
• Landfill Lunch – 9/11/20

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.

                  BOD Meeting of March  2nd  2020                                                                        PRESENT:  Sam Valenza, , Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenBoom, Randy Scott, Todd Hendrey , Caleb Davis

1.     Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
2.     Minutes of January 6th / 2020 – Approved , 6-0
3.    Treasurers Report: Approved , 6-0

1. 2020 Budget – Approved , 6-0
       
   5.    2020 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.- On hold, This project will move to early spring 2020 .
   b.     Safety bar for all low house skeet machines – In process
   c.    Rewiring of field 3 skeet house – In process
   d.     Skeet houses and Trap houses maintenance – to be done on clean up day .
   e. Paint propane tank – Todd Hendrys , Spring 2020
2.       2020 Events.
   a. Annual meeting – 3 / 31/20
   b. Clean up day – 5 / 2/20
   c. Registered Skeet Shoot – 6/20 & 6/21
   d. Landfill lunch – 9 /11
   e. Future club shoots , Club Fun Day – 5 / 30 Free lunch , and a bullseye shoot , a dollar a shot closest to the X wins.
   f. 2020 annual dues , we have retained 95% of our members.
3. New Business:
   a. Private group events – Must have all the information given to the B.O.D. in a timely manner for proper authorization .
   b. Trap League – Starts April 15th with 3 man teams.
   c. 5 Stand Thursday night shoots starts on April 30th at 5:00 P.M.
      
   d. Hand Gun League – Starts March 28th 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. and once a month for 7 months.
   e. New shooter and youth – Dates to be determined.
   d. Handgun Safety Course – Do be determined.
4. B.O.D. Elections . Completed
5. Marijuana use Prohibited .
6. New DVR for club house.

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 Next Board meeting is Monday April 6th @ 5:30 PM Respectfully submitted – Caleb Davis , Secretary

                  BOD Meeting of January 6 th 2020                                                                        PRESENT:  Sam Valenza, , Al Perry, Harley Shepherd, Terry VanDenBoom, Randy Scott, Todd Hendrey , Caleb Davis

1.     Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
2.     Minutes of December 2 / 2019 – Accepted as presented 6-0
3.    Treasurers Report: Approved , 6-0
    
4.    2020 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.- On hold, This project will move to early spring 2020 .
b.     Level the stairs on skeet field 3 high house . Completed
c.    Safety bar for all low house skeet machines – In process
d.     Rewiring of field 3 skeet house – In process
e. Skeet houses maintenance – Next spring , Dates to be determined.
f.      Paint propane tank – Todd Hendrys , Spring 2020
g.    Winter snow removal rules – Posted

1. 2020 Events.
   a. Annual meeting – 3 / 31/20
   b. Cleanup day – 5 / 2/20
   c. Registered Skeet Shoot – 6/20 & 6/21
   d. Landfill lunch – 9 /11
   e. Future club shoots , Will start with Club Fun Day – 5 / 30 Free lunch , and 1 raffle ticket for each round logged.
   f. 2020 annual dues are to be paid by 2/1/2020
2. New Business:
   a. Private group events – Must have all the information given to the B.O.D. in a timely manner for proper authorization .
   b. Trap League – Approved – Dates to be determined .
   c. 5 Stand Thursday night shoots , To be determined.
   d. Hand Gun League – Approved , Dates to be determined.
   e. New shooter and youth – Handgun Fun Day. Dates to be determined.
3. B.O.D. Elections , Sam Valenza , Caleb Davis , and 3 directors .
4. Marijuana use Prohibited .

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 Next Board meeting is Monday March 2nd @ 5:30 PM Respectfully submitted – Caleb Davis , Secretary