President’s Message

(November 2019)

As of November 4, 2019 Larry Oda has resigned as Vice President of our club. Al Perry has taken Larry’s vice president position and Caleb Davis has taken over Al’s Secretary position. Again I would like to thank Larry for all of his years of service to the club.

The annual Braggin Rights Shoot was held on Saturday October 12. George Ketter won first place, Greg Baylander was second and Rob Tholin was third. Congratulations gentlemen. I was disappointed in the turnout for this shoot and previous shoots that were held this year. Ten members participated in the Braggin Rights shoot and the other shoots were not well attended either. This is a pattern with our shoots and I don’t know why. The board will be discussing the fate of future shoots. If you have any ideas as to how we can get more participation, please let me or any board member know of your ideas.

The flashing lights in the pistol range have been relocated from the ceiling to above the shooting stations so that they are more visible when turned on. Thanks to Bob Liphart for moving them.

Now that winter is upon us the following winter shooting rule are in effect.

• 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. The snow blower is available for use and is 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.

We are selling club T-shirts for $15.00 each and they are located on the back counter of the club house. We have medium, large, extra-large, and 2X large. To buy a shirt, please put your cash or check in a club envelope dully marked and put the envelope in the deposit drawer.

The invoices for the 2020 membership dues will be sent during the first week of December. Payment has to be received by February 1, 2020 in order to continue your membership. Payment received after February 1, 2019 will not be accepted. In order to be reinstated, a new membership application will be required with a check for $175.00.

The board will be establishing our 2020 events and projects. If have any ideas regarding events and projects, please let me or any board member know what you are thinking.

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.

2019 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
• Level the stairs on the skeet field high houses
• Rewiring of skeet field 3 as a result of the installation of the new machines

2019 Events

• All events are completed

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 October 7, 2019
PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Terry VanDenBoom, Randy Scott, Harley Shepherd
ABSENT: Todd Hendrey
⦁ Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
⦁ Minutes of September 9, 2019 – Accepted as presented 5-0
⦁ Treasurers Report:
⦁ Accepted as read, attached by reference.
⦁ 2019 Projects:
⦁ 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.
⦁ With current annual expenditures already in 2019 it was decided to move this concrete work to later in the year. This project will move to 2020.
⦁ A new project was recommended by Pistol Range Safety officers to move handgun pistol range safety lights to a more visible location. Scheduling work is in progress.
⦁ Notices:
Due to new Promatic Skeet machines the electrical wiring will need to be adjusted. Action Tom Platt.
Stairs to the high skeet houses need to be supported on fields 2 and 3. Action Owen Anderson and Larry Odha.
The board is considering additional safety protection around the skeet machine arm.
Annual Land Fill Luncheon, a lunch provided by RSC for the Landfill employees, was completed and deemed successful by the Landfill crew.
T shirts with club logo will be available within the next couple of weeks.
The hand gun league wrapped up with Caleb Davis the winner.

1. Events
   ⦁ Annual meeting 3/30 – complete
   ⦁ Spring Clean-up 5/4 – complete
   ⦁ Silver Dollar Shoot – complete
   ⦁ Landfill Lunch – 9/20 – complete
   ⦁ Bragging Rights shoot – 10/12
2. New Business:
   Board recognized the need for additional help in mowing operations in the future and will begin exploring alternatives. Open action
   The board recommended the procurement of a new Gun Blue Book for use at the club and the procurement of additional kitchen spices for use at the club.
3. Special Notice of Board Personnel changes:
   Larry Ohda, after 20 plus years of service on the Board, has decided to resign from the RSC Board of Directors.
   ⦁ In conjunction with RSC Bylaws, a new Vice President was recommended by the President and approved by the Board 5-0. The new Vice President is Al Perry.
   As Al Perry transitions to the Vice President position

President’s Message

(October 2019)

I am sad to announce that Larry Oda will be stepping down as Vice President of our club. He has served us for many years doing such tasks as keeping the club house stocked with kitchen and toiletry supplies, cooking for various events, coordinating with the landfill to unload the targets off of the semi, loading the skeet houses, and many other jobs that are too numerous to name. Larry, your dedication and hard work is and always has been appreciated. Thanks you Sir. A cake will be at the club this Saturday in recognition of Larry so stop on out and say Hi.

Our current Secretary, Al Perry, will be taking over Larry’s position as vice president for the remainder of Larry’s term which expires in March of 2021. The Board of Directors has appointed Caleb Davis to fill Al’s position as Secretary for the remainder of Al’s term which expires in March of 2020. This change is effective at our next Board of Directors meeting on November 4.

The annual Braggin Rights Shoot is this Saturday October 12. This is a fun shoot for all club members. Twenty five each of trap, skeet, and 5-stand will be shot. 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 this event but the club is open to guests
• If you don’t shoot and want lunch it will cost $5.00

2019 Illinois Skeet Championships

Rockford members:

Bob Zeek won HOA state title with 392×400 and also the 12ga state title with a 100×100

Joe Vancura won the 28ga state title 100×100

Rockford Skeet and Trap won IL 5-man club championship with the team of

Jeff Moecher

Jeff Albertson

Jim Dial

Bob Zeek

Joe Vancura

Congratulations gentlemen for a job well done

It has been brought to my attention that some members are driving their cars along the east side of the skeet fields to get to the handgun range and/or 5 stand venue. Ruts are being left in the grass which makes it difficult to mow. Please refrain from doing this and use the gate to the south of our main gate to access the venues.

The club will be selling T-shirts with the club logo starting this coming weekend. All shirt sizes are $15.00 each. We will be selling medium, large, extra-large, and 2X large. To buy a shirt, please put your cash or check in a club envelope dully marked and put the envelope in the deposit drawer.

The club served the folks at the landfill a T-bone steak lunch in appreciations of all that they do for us throughout the year which includes snow plowing, garbage collection, loading targets into the skeet house, and assisting in other projects that come about during the year. All seemed to have a good time eating some delicious food. Thanks landfill guys and girls for all that you do for us.

The hand gun league has been completed with Caleb Davis winning the championship. Congratulations Caleb. I want to thank George and Sue Ketter for running the league. They did a fantastic job. We are hoping to have another league in the spring. 

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.

Remember gun safety is our number 1 priority.

2019 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
• Level the stairs on the skeet field high houses
• Rewiring of skeet field 3 as a result of the installation of the new machines

2019 Events

• Braggin Rights Shoot – 10/12/19

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

President’s Message

(September 2019)

Our trap fun day was held this past Saturday. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Thanks to Larry Ohda for putting together a great lunch of pulled pork poor boys.

The club will be selling T-shirts with the club logo sometime later this month or early October. Pricing still need to be determined. We will be selling medium, large, extra-large, and 2X large sizes.

The club will be providing the folks at the landfill with a steak lunch in appreciations of all that they do for us throughout the year which includes snow plowing, garbage collection, loading targets into the skeet house, and assisting in other projects that come about during the year.  This annual event will take place on Friday September 20 from 11 am to about 1:30 pm. If you plan on being at the club that day just keep in mind that the club house will be used for the lunch during these hours. You will have to hangout outside. Thanks for you cooperation.

The club purchased steel knock down targets and a dueling tree rack for the handgun range. The knock down targets are on a rope cable that is on one of the shooting stations. Just pull on the rope and the targets are set upright. No need to go down range.

If anyone is interest in shooting 5 stand and wants some company, you can text Todd Hendrey at 815-739-6979 and he can tell you when members will be shooting. The Thursday night 5 stand fun shoots have resumed and will continue through the fall season. Shooting begins between 5:30 at 6 pm.

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.

Remember gun safety is our number 1 priority.

2019 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
• Black top the gravel area from the main parking lot to the barn – completed
• New skeet machines for fields 1, 2 & 3 –  completed

2019 Events

• Landfill lunch – 9/20/19
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 10/12/19

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 9, 2019
PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Terry VanDenBoom, Randy Scott, Harley Shepherd, Todd Hendrey
ABSENT: None
Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
Minutes of August 12, 2019 – Accepted as presented 6-0
Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.
2019 Projects:
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.
With current annual expenditures already in 2019 it was decided to move this concrete work to later in the year. This project will move to 2020.
Notices:
An email vote by the BoD was held to allow the procurement of new targets for the pistol range. The vote was 5-0 with one no vote in favor.
Due to new Promatic Skeet machines the electrical wiring will need to be adjusted. Action Tom Platt.
Stairs to the high skeet houses need to be supported on fields 2 and 3. Action Owen Anderson and Larry Odha.
The board is considering additional safety protection around the skeet machine arm. Action Owen Anderson/ Caleb Davis.
Trap league awards luncheon is scheduled for Saturday August 18. Complete

1. Events
   Annual meeting 3/30 – complete
   Spring Clean-up 5/4 – complete
   Silver Dollar Shoot – complete
   Landfill Lunch – 9/20
   Bragging Rights shoot – 10/12
   Instead of organized shoots throughout the year several lunches will be provided In support of various shooting venues. 5 stand and Trap shoots complete for 2019
2. New Business:
   Bod authorized the procurement of T Shirts for sale by club with club logo. Procurement in process. Approved 6-0.
   Board recognized the need for additional help in mowing operations in the future and will begin exploring alternatives.

Meeting adjourned at 6:00
Next Board meeting is Monday, October 7 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(August 2019)

The new Promatic skeet machines for field 3 have been installed with new remote

Controls and are available for use. Some rewiring is required but the current configuration does not affect the operation of the machines.

The trap fun day shoot that was cancelled due to extremely hot temperatures is now scheduled for Saturday Sept. 4 from 9 am to 12 noon. Shoot as many rounds as you want of wobble or regular trap. Everyone is invited and lunch will be provided free of charge. Just pay for your rounds. This is not a competition so come on out and have some fun.

For all of those trap league shooters that would like to attend, the club is having a cookout Saturday morning August 17th with food served at 12 noon. Following feeding our faces, trophies for the trap league top winning team and High Gun will be awarded. Thanks to everyone for participating as it was a success and we will be doing more in the future. Burgers and dogs are on the menu. There will be trap shooting prior to lunch being served.

The stairs on the skeet high houses are leaning to the right and are becoming unsightly. In the coming weeks they will be jacked up and leveled.

If anyone is interest in shooting 5 stand and wants some company, you can text Todd Hendrey at 815-739-6979 and he can tell you when members will be shooting. The Thursday night 5 stand fun shoots have resumed and will continue through the fall season. Shooting begins between 5:30 at 6 pm.

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.

2019 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
• Black top the gravel area from the main parking lot to the barn – completed
• New skeet machines for fields 1, 2 & 3 –  completed

2019 Events

• Trap Day including lunch – 8/17/19
• Trap Fun day shoot 9/4/19
• Landfill lunch – 9/20/19
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 10/12/19

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 1, 2019
PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Terry VanDenboom, Randy Scott, Todd Hendrey, Harley Shepherd
ABSENT: None
Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
Minutes of June 3, 2019 – Accepted as presented 6-0
Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.
2019 Projects:
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.
With current expenditures identified below it was decided to move this concrete work to later in the year. Currently on hold
Two new skeet machines were purchased for use on field 3. Promatic will help with installation in August. The old machines will be available for use on five-stand field.
Notices:
No new notices

1. Events Annual meeting 3/30 – complete Spring Clean-up 5/4 –(Moved to May 11) complete Silver Dollar Shoot – June dates 22nd and 23rd complete Landfill Lunch – 9/20 Bragging Rights shoot – 10/12 Instead of organized shoots throughout the year several lunches will be provided In support of various shooting venues. 5 Stand – May 18 – Complete Trap General shooting – July 13 – On Schedule
   1. New Business:
      A motion was made to procure a new back pack style leaf blower for the club. Passed 6-0. complete
      A supplemental vote was taken by email to confirm the Board’s approval for procuring the third set of new Promatic skeet machines, remotes and maintenance hardware. The cost would be approximately $10-11K. Motion passed 6-0. complete

Meeting adjourned at 6:10
Next Board meeting is Monday, August 12 @ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(July 2019)

The new Promatic skeet machines for fields 1 & 2 have been installed with new remote controls. The machines for field 3 have been delivered with installation scheduled for the first week of August. I want to thank Owen Anderson and Al Perry for building the tables for our new skeet machines. Good job guys. I also should mention that the tables would not have turned out so nice without my help. As least I’d like to think so. I would be remiss for not thanking Tom Platt for rewiring the skeet houses to accommodate the new machines. Good job Tom.

The club hosted our annual Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot in June. It was a great success with 28 shooters participating. I want to express a special thank you to Chuck Jones for organizing and coordinating this event. Also I want to thank Rich Tomasewski and L.K. Roney for preparing the food, our lawn crew for making the grounds look great, and Larry Ohda for filling the houses with targets, and anyone else that I may have missed. Congratulations to club member Bob Zeek for winning the High Overall championship. Bob also donated the shoot hand towels. The other class winners are posted at the club.

Since our club is a shotgun club, I want to remind everyone that the handgun range is a complement/benefit for all members that wish to partake in this venue. As such, we do not accept applications from sportsmen or sportswomen that are strictly handgun shooter. Please keep this in mind when talking to potential members about joining our club.

We will be having a trap fun day shoot on Saturday July 13 from 9 am to 12 noon. Shoot as many rounds as you want of wobble or regular trap. Everyone is invited and lunch will be provided free of charge. Just pay for your rounds. This is not a competition so come on out and have some fun.

One of our steadfast rules is that no member can shoot without another person being present on club property. If there is an accident someone has to make the call. This other person can be another club member, a spouse, significant other, friend or anyone old enough to call for help. This other person can be an observer who does not shoot.

 If anyone is interest in shooting 5 stand and wants some company, you can text Todd Hendrey at 815-739-6979 and he can tell you when members will be shooting. The Thursday night 5 stand fun shoots have resumed and will continue through the fall season. Shooting begins between 5:30 at 6 pm.

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.

2019 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
• Black top the gravel area from the main parking lot to the barn – completed
• New skeet machines for fields 1 & 2 –  completed
• New skeet machines for field 3 – delivered

2019 Events

• Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot – completed
• Trap Day including lunch – 7/13/19
• Landfill lunch – 9/20/19
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 10/12/19

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 June 3, 2019
PRESENT: Sam Valenza, Larry Ohda, Al Perry, Terry VanDenboom, Randy Scott, Todd Hendrey, Harley Shepherd
ABSENT: None
Meeting called to order at 5:30 by President Sam Valenza
Minutes of April 1, 2019 – Accepted as presented 6-0
There was no May BoD meeting
Treasurers Report:
Accepted as read, attached by reference.
2019 Projects:
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.
With current expenditures identified below it was decided to move this concrete work to later in the year. Currently on hold
Blacktop area from barn entrance to parking lot.
Quotes received and evaluated from William Charles and King Blacktop.
William Charles was out a second time to verify the ground could support blacktop without additional gravel support. Blacktop cost is $9,200 and will not require additional support. The work is being scheduled for May once the asphalt plant can open for season. Complete.
New skeet machines will be installed in May, fields 1 & 2, schedule to be firmed up as supplier will combine our installation with Promatic Northbrook club visit. Complete.
Todd Hendrey and Five Stand team procured and set up new receivers and remotes for the five stand area machines.
Notices:
Carpet Cleaning complete in club house May 29.

1. Events Annual meeting 3/30 – complete Spring Clean-up 5/4 –(Moved to May 11) complete Silver Dollar Shoot – June dates 22nd and 23rd Landfill Lunch – 9/20 Bragging Rights shoot – 10/12 Instead of organized shoots throughout the year several lunches will be provided In support of various shooting venues. 5 Stand – May 18 – Complete Trap General shooting – July 13 – On Schedule
   1. New Business:
      A motion was made to procure a new back pack style leaf blower for the club. Passed 6-0.
      A supplemental vote was taken by email to confirm the Board’s approval for procuring the third set of new Promatic skeet machines, remotes and maintenance hardware. The cost would be approximately $10-11K. Motion passed 6-0.

Meeting adjourned at 6:05
Next Board meeting is Monday, July 1@ 5:30 PM
Respectfully submitted – Al Perry, Secretary

President’s Message

(June 2019)

The new Promatic skeet machines for fields 1 & 2 have been installed and are awaiting new remote

controls which should arrive by Thursday or Friday of this week. The installation takes just a few minutes. The fields are closed until that happens. However, skeet field 3 is open. We plan on buying new machines for field 3 later this summer. I will send out an email when fields 1 & 2 are open which should be this weekend. I want to thank the club members that helped with this project. There was a lot of hard work, skill, and effort that was put in to make this a successful project. I won’t name them because I’m sure I’ll miss somebodies name. The old machines were donated to the Boy Scouts.

I also want to thanks all those members that came out on cleanup day to lend a hand. The grounds look terrific.

If you haven’t noticed the parking lot has been extended from the current parking lot to the storage barn. You trap shooter can stop complaining about getting gravel in your cars. LOL.

The new receivers and transmitters for the 5 stand venue been received and installed on all of the machines. I have been told that they are working great and are a much improved system.

If anyone is interest in shooting 5 stand and wants some company, you can text Todd Hendrey at 815-739-6979 and he can tell you when members will be shooting. The Thursday night 5 stand fun shoots will resume starting on June 13 at 6 pm.

The Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot is June 22-23, 2019. To registration please email jonescacdr@hotmail.com with your rotation preferences and shooting squads, or preregister on myskeet.com (shoot# 155268).

The club house carpet was cleaned last week. Please help keep it clean by picking up your donut droppings, potato chip crumbs, etc. Also be a help keep the place clean by and vacuum when needed.

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.

2019 Club Projects

• Skeet field 3 cement sidewalk from station 4 to station 8 and walks from all skeet fields high houses to the stairs – on hold
• Black top the gravel area from the main parking lot to the barn – completed
• New skeet machines for fields 1 & 2 –  in process

2019 Events

• 5 stand day including lunch – completed
• Spring Cleanup – completed
• Silver Dollar Registered Skeet Shoot – June 22 & 23
• Trap Day including lunch – 7/13/19
• Landfill lunch – 9/20/19
• Braggin Rights Shoot – 10/12/19

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.