Williams Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 131 Williams AZ 86046-0131
http://www.williamssportsmansclub.com
wscazrange01@gmail.com
Announcements
Sporting Clays – Next shoot Sunday Oct 27th at 9 AM
As always please let Warren know your desire to participate with a RSVP to his email. Signups are on a first come first serve basis. If more than 12 shooters indicate an interest they will go on a Standby list. Interested? Contact Warren Weir at warrenweir6@gmail.com or call him at 909 816-1144.
Last .22RF Fun Shoot will be Wednesday Oct 30th at 3 PM – Come out!
Starts at 3 PM, bring whatever .22 rimfire rifle you have – bolt, pump, or semi-auto – with either a scope or iron sights, and join in the fun. This will be the last shoot of the season so mark your calendar. Hope to see you there! Questions? Call Martin (928) 853-2298. An update notice will be issued as the date approaches.
Next Practical Pistol Challenge Saturday Nov 9thfrom 9 AM to 1 PM
The WSC continues to offer the Practical Pistol Challenge as an additional and fun shooting opportunity. If you happen to go to the range when the course is being conducted please go over and check it out. You’ll see it is set up to be FUN. As the title implies, the course of fire is designed to impart ‘practical’ or a somewhat limited ‘real life defensive use’ of a pistol or pistol caliber carbine. You may ask and engage all or only certain challenges and members may shoot the course as many times as they desire. Bring a box of ammo (no hollow points) and a spare magazine or two. Drawing from the Holster, if so desired, will be permitted under supervision while conducting a Practical Pistol Challenge shooting session.
Hope to see you Sat Nov 9th! – RSOs Bill Cannon and Dale Vicari will help you.
Ringing gongs, knocking down bowling pins, and hitting center mass on Rubber Dummies
WSC Hosting Veterans, Active Military & 1st Responders to Free Range Days
Your WSC is offering free range days Nov 9, 10 & 13 for the prior mentioned non WSC members to shoot.
Range moves into Winter Schedule of 10 AM – 2 PM starting Dec 1st
Effective December 1st the Range will start operating under our WINTER schedule of 10 AM – 2 PM – a shift of one hour later in the day to get us more into the warm sunshine. Just because the Grand Canyon Railroad has a Polar Express doesn’t mean we need to follow suit! Days the Range will be open remain the same – every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
WSC Recruitment Effort at the Sept Williams Gun Show
Great Work at our annual recruitment booth by Kelly & Vicki Spencer, Chris Mayer, Chuck Corcoran, Tim Topell, and Mike Lessnick. Interest was good and 20 new members signed up. New member Hunter Booker won the ‘Sign a Buddy up for Free’ raffle drawing.
Help Wanted at the Range – That means you! Yes, YOU, YOU!
Our club is getting popular and as a result our Range Safety Officers would certainly welcome a helping hand. While the RSOs would remain in charge of the firing line and those sorts of responsibilities what our RSOs could really use are members who would be willing to come out and help with these other types of duties –
- Helping the RSO open up, set up, and then shut down and close the Range.
- Helping folks sign in.
- Handing them the Safety Rules sheet to read.
- Assisting new folks in filling out a membership form properly and collecting the dues.
- Assisting “One Day Shooters” fill out the form and collecting the $5 donation.
- Showing folks the target locker and helping with paper targets.
- Helping the RSO by watching the folks behind the line to keep things safe.
- Being the RSO’s second set of eyes – You see something – Say something!
- Help the RSO tally the end of day entries (The job isn’t done until the paperwork is in!)
Now how would you do this? First off contact the WSC and let us know which day you’re coming out. Shoot us a quick email at wscazrange01@gmail.com or, even if at the last minute you decide ‘what the heck,’ you can just show up too. The RSO is at the range about an hour early as there is ‘stuff to do’ to get the place set up. We’ll get you a snappy orange vest to wear (but sorry no red hat), a quick introduction, and keep it simple for you.
PLEASE give this serious consideration as YOUR RSOs would really appreciate the help. You can even look at the range calendar on the WSC website and pick your favorite RSO! Bring water, sunscreen, a light pair of gloves, and a hat. Dress appropriately. Have a question? Shoot us an email. We’re all volunteers and we could sure use more help!
October Board Meeting
WSC Board and General meetings are held the second Wednesday evening of every month starting at 3 PM at the American Legion Hall, 425 West Grant Ave. All WSC members and the public are welcome to attend. Below are the highlights not covered above. Next WSC Board meeting set for November13th at 3 PM.
Highlights –
- RSOs are encouraged to foster volunteers to help at the Range.
- Insurance for RSO and training is still being researched.
- Tactical shooting program to be researched.
- The Oct 30th .22 shoot is the last for the year.
- Membership reports PayPal account is up, debit card from bank is coming and QuickBooks for Treasurer will be purchased.
- Gun Show booth great success, 20 new members, and Hunter Booker won raffle.
- Youth Basic Rifle Marksmanship and Ladies Handgun Shoot efforts submitted to and printed in the local Williams newspaper.
- 921 pounds of spent brass sold for $1,749. More spent brass cans coming. PLEASE put spent brass in the brass cans and NOT in the trash cans. More “Pick up your Brass” signs ordered.
- New target locker is needed.
- Benches for the PPC to be constructed.
- First session of ongoing RSO training conducted.
- RSO Tim Murphy to take over Archery Division.
- A request for a ‘Steel Challenge’ shoot was made along with a question about ‘what happened to Cowboy action Shooters.’ Some research will be made.
- Time of WSC Board meetings was discussed. A poll of Board Members and all RSOs to identify the most desired time will be made and the results sent to the board for discussion at a future meeting.
- Williams Parks & Recreation would like the WSC to address their board meeting Dec 3rd at 10 AM. Item placed on Nov agenda.
Range Safety Officers’ Informational Update
RSO of the Month – Bill Townsend, congratulations! $25 gift card awarded.
Assisting RSO of the Month – The monthly award was approved for an RSO who shows up to assist the assigned RSO on any given Range day. Same selection process as RSO of the month.
New RSO –Please welcome Jeff Reese!
Another good attendance by RSOs at the Board Meeting – We appreciate your involvement!
Membership Report
The membership count is 387! Our club has more than doubled in the last 4 years.
New Members
Welcome 32 new members who have joined in August.
Anthony, Elizabeth, Izabella, Seraphina & Theodore Dupree
Michael & Terri Ebersole
Buck & Kathi Kemmis
Paul & Jody Sanchez
Brad & Sara Clark-Burkett
Phillip & Kimberly Pearson
Todd & Sherri White
Keith Elder
Steve Edgar
Dylan Askan
Manny Araujo
Hunter Booker
Tina DiFalco
Bob Tourse
David Adams
Kennith Bowen
Keith Larsen
Chad Byrne
Robert Goodwin
Hillary Wamble
Robert Hernstad
Patrich O’Conner
The Grump – “Here’s my opinion – ought to be yours!”
So just how do you tell when you’re out of invisible ink?
If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.
Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
When everything is coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.
“Snap Shot”
Trading Post
How it Works – Send the information to wscazrange01@gmail.com with “Item for Sale” in the ‘Subject’ box. Be sure to include your name, email, phone, a good description, price, and a picture (optional). Let us know when it sells.
“Shooting Chrony” Delta Model chronograph $40
Martin Martin 928 853-2298 or az.martinmartin@gmail.com
Champion Clay Target Thrower $25
Like new, never used “Champion High Flyer” on metal hitch extension. Manual load, one or two clays, cord release. Jeep not included. Will email manual with purchase. Bruce Speirs 928 412-4129 bspeirs1055@gmail.com
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