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REDMOND ROD & GUN CLUB

NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2010

Greetings fellow Shooting Sports Enthusiasts!

     I recently volunteered to prepare our newsletter.  I will (attempt to) publish it monthly the week after the RR&GC (Redmond Rod & Gun Club) Board Meetings which are held on 1^st Monday of each month (allowing for occasional shuffle to accommodate holidays, etc.).  I am open to input from each of the shooting disciplines, and it is best if I get said input at the Board Meeting or by the following Tuesday at latest.

     Read on for all the news that is newsworthy

     From Your President, Vice-Presidents, & Board Members

RR&GC President Gerry Glave says:

Hello Redmond Rod & Gun Club Supporter!

     In keeping with the “One Club” concept, we are open to ideas to draw more shooters to multiple disciplines.  Please forward your ideas / suggestions via e-mail, or drop note at the Rifle Range.  You are invited to attend Board Meetings on 1^st Monday of month as well.  A step in that direction is noted in the Rifle / Handgun Range section: See, “Handgun 101” note.

Regards,

Gerry Glave

President, RR&GC

541-504-7716

     Public Relations and Marketing

We have a new addition to the public relations and marketing side of the Club.  Photographer Alexis West is gathering some photos of the club for future media and will show up at the range at various times.  Alexis is going to be in the training for RSO.  She is a professional photographer, videographer, illustrator, and digital artist among her many talents.  So welcome her and keep smiling for the little birdie!

ALXSw = Alexis West
c:+ 1 541 359 8000
w: www.alxsw.com
e: alxsw@alxsw.com
ARTblog: http://alexiswest.blogspot.com/
FIREblog: http://pio2x.blogspot.com/

YOUtube: search 'alxsw'- 4 shorts online 

BOOK:www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/7210112

     Youth Education

VP Youth Programs: Brian Ferry

Brian Ferry says:

1. In my new role as VP of Youth Education (not just Hunter Ed.) I encourage members to contact me if they know of youth shooting activities, events, or organizations that we could help sponsor by providing a venue at our facility. I will be glad to follow up and contact such groups.

2. Hunter Education Information:

• Classes are currently being offered by hunter ed. instructors in Bend, Sisters, Redmond, and Prineville. A list of hunter ed. classes is available online at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife web site: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/hunter/index.asp . Regarding classes in Redmond, Registration is at the Cascade Swim Center (548-6066), cost is $10/student, and pre-registration is required. I encourage anyone interested to sign up early, and contact either the Swim Center or myself for more information. I should be contacted for details regarding classes being offered later in the year.
• Please note on calendar that there will be hunter ed. field days at the Rifle and Pistol Ranges on the following dates. The ranges will be closed till approximately 2pm to accommodate these activities, reopening to the membership and public after the event finishes.
• The dates are: February 6, March 13, April 17, May 15, and June 12.

     Skeet Range

VP Skeet: Jerry Gage

     Open for business Tuesdays 10AM as usual, however currently open Sundays 10AM on a trial basis: They built it, will you come?  Mr. Gage puts out call for volunteer(s) to assist operations on Sundays

     Rifle & Handgun Range

VP R&P: Gary George

    Our “Better Weather” hours begin 1 APRIL 2010!! Open for business Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday and Sundays 8AM to 5PM: RSO Shifts are 8AM – 1230PM; 1230PM – 5PM

     Cleanup day at Handgun Range was dirty fun indeed.  The crew raked the major berms, repaired minor berms, moved and added berms and generally spruced up the place.  A round of applause to; Josh Bishop, Brian Ferry, Dennis Mikesh, Jim Oeder, Si Simonson, Jason Tryon, Terrence Wonser, Tom York and Gary Bryson.  Extra special thanks to Mo Chandler who provided tractor/scoop to move all the dirt and level range floor (saved about a zillion shovels full).  Bill Layton kept everyone safe as the RSO that morning.  Special thanks as well to whoever repaired and painted the long bench at the handgun range!

     The Youth Hunter Ed Challenge (YHEC) Program will begin utilization of Rifle and Handgun Ranges Tuesday 5-8PM.  A regional event is planned for 22 May.  The Shaver Family will officiate the events, call Carl Shaver 541-881-7991.  Students 18 yrs. or under who are graduates of the Hunter Safety Ed Program (see Youth Programs, above) will get training on Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzle Loader, Bow, Knowledge of Hunting, Game Rules.

We have a new supply of RR&GC and RSO Hats for sale $15 Each – see your RSO On duty.

     Chris Chandler is now Chief Scheduler.  All schedule requests and reschedule arrangements must be made with Chris by phone 541-548-1276, or webmaster@rrandgc.com.

     There will be an open to the public basic handgun familiarization (Handgun 101) class presented by Bill Layton and assistants on Sunday, March 7^th; Two classes 10AM – 12:45PM; 1:15PM - 4 PM. This is not a self defense or CCW class, but a class for people who own handguns and would like to learn more about safety, assembly/disassembly, cleaning, and the basics of shooting.  It is for men, women, and youth (those 17 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult). Cost is $10 per person. Proceeds will go to the relocation fund.

     Hunter Education Field Day will be held on the rifle and pistol range on Saturday, March 13. The ranges will be closed until about noon.

     There will be a Bowling Pin Shoot Match on Sunday, March 14, from 1:00 PM until 4 PM.  The rifle and pistol ranges will be closed during that time. There will be 5 pin, 9 pin, semi-auto, revolver, and 22LR competition.  Entry is $10 per event with half going to the relocation fund and half to be used as prize money in each competition. Practice and come!

From Pin Shoot Director Romey Bromwich:

      If anyone is planning on being at the pin shoot March 14, our secretary asked for pre registrations to log in ahead of time to make things even faster day of the event.  This way she can find your name on the registration and only need to collect fees.  So if you plan on attending email me back with the events you know you will be shooting.  Of course you can add to or take off events day of when you pay. It’s just something that saves range time.  If you get your name down and can’t make it, it’s no big deal but if you do plan on it as of this time please do so.
Thanks, all.

The trap range WRETA Shoot on 24 & 25 April may host 100+ entrants and family members: Last year many took the opportunity to visit the Rifle and Handgun Ranges as well, and we garnered new members as result.  However, the ranges were VERY busy.  Accordingly, there is need to double up the RSO Crews that weekend.  Please contact Chris Chandler and sign up for this important event.  WRETA shooters will be able to shoot at the Rifle/Pistol Ranges for the member price of $1.00.

     Relocation Workgroup

Gary George

     Trap Range

VP Trap: Jason McGuire

Open Wednesdays 10AM – 2PM, 5PM – 9PM

Open Sundays 10AM – 2PM

Clean-up day at Trap Range 17 April beginning at 9AM.  Repairs, paint and generally sprucing-up the place as preparation for…

WRETA Shoot 23 thru 25 April.  We expect 100 shooters from all over the region and all members are welcome.  We also need a volunteer crew 24^th and 25^th to help run the operation – 8 to 10 each day is best.  Contact Jason McGuire.  WRETA shooters will be able to shoot at the Rifle/Pistol Ranges for the member price of $1.00.

     Sporting Clay Range

VP Sport Clay: Robb Foster

Season Opener is 6^th and 20^th of March: 1^st Squads out at 9AM, last out at noon.  See Coming events and the RR&GC website for more details.

     Coming Events (& Range Closures)

     March:

6^th – 7^th Gateway WRETA

7^th Handgun Craft 101: Handgun Range closed 10AM – 4PM for event.  POC = Bill Layton

13^th Hunter Safety Ed Field Day: Ranges closed ‘til that afternoon.  POC = Brian Ferry

14^th Pin Shoot Competition: Handgun Range closed 1PM – 4PM for event.  POC = Romey Bromwich

21^st 99 Shoot: Open 9AM, starts 10AM

27^th - 28^th Hillsboro WRETA

     April:

3^rd Sporting Clays starts 9AM

10^th – 11^th Hood River WRETA

10^th Hunter Ed Instructor Training: Rifle & Handgun Ranges closed 1 - 5PM

17^th Sporting Clays starts 9AM

17^th Hunter Safety Ed Field Day: Ranges closed ‘til that afternoon

17^th Clean-up Day at Trap Range

24^th – 25^th Redmond WRETA Shoot / Central OR Backer championship starts 9AM Sat, 8AM Sun.  Need double RSO crew for Rifle / Handgun ranges.  Skeet & Clays closed.

     May:

8^th Sporting Clays starts 9AM

15^th Hunter Safety Ed Field Day: Ranges closed ‘til that afternoon

22^nd YHEC Regional Event at Rifle & Handgun Ranges (both ranges closed for event)

22^nd Sporting Clays starts 9AM

     June:

12^th Hunter Safety Ed Field Day: Ranges closed ‘til that afternoon

     January 2011:

TBA: 2^nd Annual Bang-quet and Fundrai$er

Personal Requests from your Humble Editor

·          We’re taking some backward steps.  Over the past few weekends we have found cut locks, a chair shot up, golf balls shot up and beer cans shot up and left lying about.  Gotta stop, folks.  Such behavior does not support the “Safe Shooting Sports Venue” we are trying to promote.  Whoever you are, please move on…

·          Visit us on the web at RRandGC.com

·          Utilize The Redmond Rod & Gun Club: Your safe and clean family shooting sports facility

·          Bring new members

·          Join the NRA: Our only REAL voice in an unfriendly environment

·          Volunteer for scheduled youth programs, or as a Safety Officer, or Board / Committee Member

·         Support the relocation effort in any way you can!

Regards, and please pass the ammunition!

Gary D. Bryson

Board Member

NRA since 1974

NRA Certified Range Safety Officer

US Army, Retired

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