Alden Rod & Gun Club

NEW MEMBERS

Let us welcome the new Members voted in at the April Director meeting.

Charles Eckhert Jr.

G. Douglas Nelson

AIR PISTOL

Air pistol startes on May 4^th and continues every Tuesday until July 20^th.  The first relay at 7:15 PM, second at 8:15 PM, third as necessary at 9:15 PM. We will shoot all Tuesday nights through July 20, 2010.  This is a 40 round short course. You will be firing from a distance of 33ft to the target.  You can only use .177 caliber pellets in your gun.   You will have 12 weeks to shoot 11 scores. Shoot aheads are allowed.  Fees are $5.00 per relay per shooter.  First score for the night will take precedence over shoot aheads if range capacity becomes an issue. If you have any further questions they can be answered by Carl Leas (716)656-0350 who will be running the league.

WYNOPL

We have a team from the club for this shooting venue.  We currently have a team, but could use additional shooters. Over the past few years the team has done very well in this local competition.  You can shoot center fire pistols or 22cal which ever you prefer.  If you are real energetic you might want to shoot both.  This event will be held on Sunday morning’s beginning in May.  If you have any interest you can contact Dennis Muetel.

TRAP

Spring Trap is currently running on Friday nights. We currently have 29 shooters. We are still looking for additional shooters. This is a 25 bird scratch league with a total of 250 birds. Sign up will be from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. There will be unlimited shoot aheads and back.  You must have 10 scores (250 birds) in by 6/18/2010. Banquet will be June 19, 2010. There will be a 50 bird shoot off at the banquet for classes AA, A, B, C, D, classes based on your scratch score. Class shoots off at 3:00 – 5:00 PM cocktails at 5:00 PM and dinner at 6:00 PM.

For more information call Tom Ess.

BLDGS & GROUNDS

The better weather will be upon us very Please be considerate of other people while using the range when shooting and place all targets in the trash receptile. Clean up all bullet casings when you are done shooting. You must verify other shooters are back from the range and all guns are safely positioned before checking or changing targets.

THURSDAY WORK PARTY

Starting in May we will begin our Thursday morning work parties from 9am till noon.  For those members not able to make the regular Monday work sessions here is an opportunity to get your hours in.  The dates are as follows:  6/24/10, 7/29/10 and 8/2/10.  Director Bob Fuller will be conducting these work sessions, if you have any questions contact him.

 SUBURAN PISTOL

Season complete, 20 wins and 16 losses. Tim Szartz won for high score in sharpshooter class.

 FAMILY DAY

This year’s open house for members and their families will be Sunday, June 13^th from noon to 2pm.  All members and their families are welcomed to experience different shooting venues that may arouse your interest to take it up in a more active role.  Hot dogs will be served later and this will cost you nothing but your time.  There will also be fishing at the pond.  Bring your poles.

 GUN RAFFLE

Our yearly gun raffle was held on Saturday May 1, 2010.  There was a good turn out and everyone enjoyed the day.  A special thanks to all the members who helped set up the club, helped cooking, serving, selling tickets and clean up.

CLUB NOTICE

Bill Chapman has become a NRA Chief Range Safety Officer.  Let’s congratulate Bill on this achievement.

NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER CLASS

The club will be holding a NRA Range Safety Officer class some time in the fall. This class will enable you to become a Certified NRA Range Safety Officer.  If you are interested please contact Bill Chapman for more information.

 CLUB RANGE OFFICER CLASS

There will be a Club Range Officer Class held on Friday October 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The class will be held by Bill Chapman.  There is no charge for this class. If you are interested in this class contact Bill Chapman or add your name to the signup list on the bulletin board.

Note from the President

Now is a good time to start getting in your work party and work hours.  There are still many positions for Friday night bar tender, kitchen help, trap table, trap scorer and people to close up the trap houses.  Remember there is a regular work party on the Monday night after the general meeting, every month, at 6:00 PM

CHICKEN BBQ

Our Chicken BBQ is coming up on August 29, 2010.  The list of officers and their responsibilities are as follows: 

If you are interested in helping out in any of these areas please contact the appropriate officer to sign up.

 BIG BEARD CONTEST

If you have signed up for the contest and shot a gobbler bring that beard and one leg to the June meeting where the winner will be announced.  The spur length will break any ties.  If you have any questions contact Frank Bermel.