Williams Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 131 Williams AZ 86046-0131
http://www.williamssportsmansclub.com
wscazrange01@gmail.com
December 2024
President’s Message – Martin Martin, President & RSO
Tis the Season
‘Tis that time of year for giving.’ This means the year 2024 will be sealed in history soon and most certainly evoke unique memories for us all. While our giving spirit may have been strained a bit last year due to empty shelves, higher gas prices, ever increasing inflation fears and just a general foreboding of our country’s overall health I’m confident our indomitable American Spirit will certainly carry us through 2025. There will still be 365 days in the New Year for each of us—and how we choose to use our allotted time is important.
And while on the topic of time permit me to tell you about a loyal segment of WSC members who always seem to find time to “get ‘er done” where the day-to-day operations of the WSC Range is concerned. These folks are your Range Safety Officers whom the general membership sees every time they visit the Range. These same folks wear several hats—from “supply sergeant” as they scrounge for building supplies, to general contractors as they assemble those same building supplies into useful Range improvements. All WSC Range improvements are accomplished at a minimal expense of $$$ to the Club, but with a significant outlay of time by our volunteers. So, as you make your 2025 resolutions think about including the WSC and its needs in your plan as you allocate your time for the upcoming year— the Club always needs a few good volunteers. See page 3 and fulfill your New Year’s resolution!
Merry Christmas to all, Martin
Announcements
Range now in Winter Schedule of 10 AM – 2 PM
Since December 1st the Range has been 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! The Range will be open every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, weather permitting.
It’s Membership Renewal Time
Renewal forms have been emailed out to those WSC members whose membership will be expiring December 31st. If you need a renewal form it will the last page of this newsletter for you to print out and as an attachment. If you’ve already paid up just ignore it. NOTE – All membership renewals are due by January 31, 2025.
Regardless of what month you joined the WSC, all membership renewals are in January as they are set for renewal based on the calendar year. With the work of our tireless membership
chairman and web site developer, we hope to implement a “time from renewing” membership
term next year. This will help spread out the memberships throughout the year.
As an option to mailing your renewal payment, just bring the renewal form and check or cash to the Range and give it to the on duty RSO (Remember our winter range hours are 10 AM to 2 PM). Need a renewal form? Go to “Membership” on the WSC website to download one, or just pick one up at the range and do it there. We’ll send one along with the newsletter too.
Is there a “Senior family” membership?
Actually no, but if you and your spouse are ‘seniors’ (60+) with no children under 18 here’s the fix – just sign yourself and your spouse up as ‘senior’ members at $20 each to save the $10. Use a single membership renewal form but please make sure you fill in both names and contact info and make a note of this dual senior membership request for us to see. Questions? Please email us at wscazrange01@gmail.com Tim Topell, your WSC Membership Chairman, is our version of the lonely Maytag Repairman – just waiting to hear from someone!
So have you been
Naughty or Nice?
Tactical Firearms Course – New Fun Shooting Opportunity
Saturday January 11th from 10Am – 2 pm (Usually the second Saturday monthly)
This fun shooting course is an outgrowth of the Practical Pistol Challenge. Besides pistols and pistol caliber carbines, regular carbines are now also permitted but limited to .223, 6mm ARC, .30 carbine and such. No 7.62X39mm, .300 Blackout, .30-30, etc. as the targets can’t handle those larger bullet weights and velocities.
RSOs Dale Vicari and Bill Cannon run it and everyone whose tried it has had a good time.
Any questions just shoot us an email.
Help Wanted at the Range – That means you! Yes, You, 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 and set up.
- 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!) and then shut down and close the Range.
Now how would you do this? You could shoot us a quick email at wscazrange01@gmail.com let us know which day you’re coming out. 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 we will 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!
Do you have a Gmail account? Then we need your Input!
Please Goggle Williams Sportsman’s Club and on the right it will show “Williams Sportsman’s Club” and a picture of our range with a shooting bench. Scroll down and click on the “Write a Review” box. Obviously a nice comment would be appreciated but the reason for the request is that it will help with our search engine results and mapping.
December Board Meeting
WSC Board and General meetings are held the second Wednesday afternoon 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 January 8th at 3 PM.
Highlights –
- New $250 annual facility use fee due Jan 2025.
- Survey of meeting time discussed – tabled to Jan meeting.
- Treasurer’s report accepted.
- Membership reports renewal notices sent.
- ‘Practical’ to ‘Tactical’ shooting program outlined, submitted and approved. The SOPs will be updated.
- Jeff Reese volunteered to build a new WSC website.
- USFS Range permit renewal being discussed by USFS, AZ G&F, and the City of Williams.
Range Safety Officers’ Informational Update
- RSO of the Month – James Arnold – congratulations! Custom NRA knife awarded.
- RSOs are encouraged to foster volunteers to help at the Range.
- We are down 8 RSOs due to illness or those off to warmer climates.
Membership Report
The membership count stands now at 403.
New Members
Welcome 12 new members who joined in November –
Robert, Jacqueline & Sofia Bartholomew Devin, Erika, Branden, Ayden & Fenix Marquez
Luna Cordeiro Robert Olson Marc Chavez Ronald Ransom
Sporting Clays
Next shoot is set for Sunday Jan 19th, weather permitting. Thestart time is now 10 AM. An alternate follow on 12 noon shoot is planned but not currently scheduled. The WSC owns Remington 870 pump shotguns in both 12 and 20 ga which are available for use. Interested? Contact Warren Weir at wscazrange01@gmail.com
Range Report
A new pistol bay canopy is needed and the purchase was approved. Jeff Reese has built and repaired several tables – Thanks! And Mike Lessnick to donate replacement target stand cabinet – another Thanks!
We need clarity on cattle gate usage. And more cinders requested to refresh impact berms – WPD to be contacted. Range surface needs grooming to remove rocks.
The Grump – “Here’s my opinion – ought to be yours!”
How to handle Porch Pirates – Just replace your kitty litter box with a FedEx box. Now when it is full just tape it shut and place it outside the front door for the world to see and wait for some crummy porch pirate to steal it.
The leading cause for injury by old men is them thinking they’re still young men.
When I say, “The other day,” I could be referring to any time between yesterday and 15 years ago.
Gentlemen, want to make your lady feel special? Place her picture in the kitchen and write “Employee of the Month.” She’ll love it! Follow me for more relationship tips.
“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.
Henry model H014S-308 Rifle in .308
I have a few lever action rifles and am thinning out the collection a little. It’s in excellent condition with less than 60 rounds through it. It has the Ranger Point fore end and also the original wood furniture with the original hardware in case the modernized look isn’t to your taste. The scope is a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8 that has a reticle unique for the 308 cartridge.
Sold without the MDT bipod and swivel stud. Have more pictures I can send you.
Asking price is $1,300
Pascal 928-221-4416 ppshouse@hotmail.com
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