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March 2025 Newsletter

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Williams Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 131 Williams AZ 86046-0131
https://www.williamssportsmansclub.com
wscazrange01@gmail.com

Announcements

April 1st Range Changed to Summer Schedule 9 AM – 1 PM – No Fooling! We have now shifted Range operations to summer hours by moving range hours one hour earlier in the day.  This as season changes get us warmer days and starting an hour earlier gets us out before the late afternoon hot sun beats down on us.  So mark your planners as starting April the Range shifts to its “Summer Schedule” of 9 AM – 1 PM.  Days the Range will be open remain the same – every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

Steel Challenge – Fun Shooting Opportunity – Next Shoot Sat April 12th

This fun shooting course is open to pistols and pistol caliber carbines and now regular carbines permitted but limited to .223, 6mm ARC, .30 carbine and such.  No 7.62X39mm, .300 Blackout, .30-30, etc. permited as the targets can’t handle those larger bullet weights and velocities.  Think of this as the adult version of a kids carnival gallery shoot.  What’s not to like?

RSOs Bill Cannon and Dale Vicari run it and all those who have tried it have had a good time.  And so will you!

These two guys put a lot of working into setting up this course every month.  The weather is nice now so grab a pistol or carbine and a box or two of ammo and come try it.  

Any questions just shoot us an email wscazrange01@gmail.com.

Please Join our WSC Facebook group!

It’s a great way for us – the WSC – to put out our news about the range and all our upcoming fun events and happenings!  We have just a few followers so we need everyone’s help. 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573765024889

Check out this latest posting –

Our very own RSO Jimmie Daniels did a super job making a great impression on these folks!

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 & collecting dues.
  • Assisting “One Day Shooters” fill out the form and collecting the $10 one day membership fee.
  • 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 closing the Range.

Now how would you do this?  You could shoot us a quick email at wscazrange01@gmail.com to 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 a quick orientation, a snappy orange vest to wear, (but sorry no red hat), 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.  Get on it!

March Board Meeting 

WSC Board and General meetings are held the second Wednesday afternoon of every month starting at 4 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 April 9th.

Highlights – President Martin

  • Proposal by Bill Tocci for Northern AZ Clay Breakers (NACB) to use Keith Heimes SC Range.  Bill Townsend is the Head Coach.  Warren Weir WSC Sporting Clays Director stated NACB is almost up to speed on how the range works, the team has already shot, and they’re willing to help at the range.  Request to allow NACB Youth to shoot at $5/student paid directly to BSA, “Kids Shoot Free” WSC policy would be carried on.  One year trial run approved by BOD.
  • Seasonal Range hour schedules of Winter 10-2 & Summer 9-1 to remain.

Treasure’s Report – Warren Weir

  • Current Balance is $23,546.52 with March Deposits of $530 ($11,750 income to date).
  • FINAL 2025 Budget approved. Operating amount set at $9,150.  Reserve fund of $5,000 established and moving into Natl Bk of AZ 3 Month 3.5% APY CD. 

Membership Report – Tim Topell

  • Five new members and current membership is 269.
  • Membership renewals will now be yearly on the date of sign up, not calendar year.  Members are allowed to select to auto-renew if they would like.  Laminated sheets with the QR Codes are posted in a few locations at the range.  Same for Sporting Clays Range soon.

Chief Range Safety Officers’ Update – CRSO Wynn Simon

  • RSO of the Month is Tim Murphy.
  • As an FYI to all RSOs, all outside range users are shown on our WSC Calendar as “Reserved.”  Webmaster to provide the RSOs/board the ability identify to the user(s) if necessary.
  • As a reminder WSC SOPs state the minimum RSO commitment is 6 duty assignments per year.  Those who fail the minimum commitment must recertify.  Exceptions, such as snow days, etc., are taken into consideration.
  • Jeff Reese attained his NRA Distinguished Expert Pistol Marksman certificate – good work!
  • Training for new RSO was conducted March 15th.
  • WSC granted approval as an ‘NRA Recruiter.’ 
  • SIG P320 issue now involves later variants.  The ban continues until we have better info.

Webmaster Report – Jeff Reese

If you are interested in participating via a live feed please email President Martin ASAP at wscazrange01@gmail.com  

  • Website analytics report – Most referrals via Google & Facebook. Updated WSC Facebook page to a “business page” so that WSC may share things throughout the local groups in town and out of town to gain more interest/memberships.  Online sign up and membership pages receiving the most hits.  581 views – 266 total visitors.

Sporting Clays – Warren Weir

  • Next shoot Sunday March 23rd – weather / mud depending.
  • Feb had 19 shooters + 5 youth.  $395 in fees and $35 in ammo sales received.
  • Shotguns awaiting inventory.
  • Warren always needs help!  PLEASE reach out to Warren if you are able (909) 816-1144 or warrenweir6@gmail.com

Range Activities Report – As Noted

  • RSO Cannon – Steel Challenge set for Sat March 29th.  
  • VP Speirs – Pistol Bay Reserved for use April 17th, 18th, 29th & 30th.  Concurrent use of the main range by WSC OK.
  • VP Speirs – 4H Youth 4H rimfire shoots on scheduled Sundays and arriving as WSC is closing.  RSOs must check the calendar before utilizing the range on ‘closed’ days.

Range Maintenance Team Leader Report – RSO ‘Doc’ Colosi

  • Range clean-up day set for March 29th.
  • New metal target design and materials to be constructed then tested.
  • Ongoing range maintenance/ clean-ups to be calendared.

The Grump – “Here’s my opinion – ought to be yours!”

“Ask not what your Williams Sportsman’s Club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club!” 
 

WSC Bylaws – Section 5.  Rights, Privileges and Duties of Members

a)  In that the WSC is maintained for the benefit of every member, each member should strive to share in the responsibility for its continued operation.  Therefore, it is vital to the WSC that each member volunteer a portion of his/her time, knowledge and effort as is possible to achieve the goals and objectives of the WSC so the burden of operating the WSC is not consistently placed on just a few members.

Key phrases – 

• Maintained for the benefit of every member….

• Each member should strive to share in the responsibility….

• Vital that each member should volunteer…

• So the burden is not consistently placed on a few members….

Now go back and re-read page 3.

Also do you have a skill that would benefit the WSC?  We have lots of different projects and tasks that occasionally require some help.  Stay tuned for ‘Help Wanted’ announcements.

“Snap Shot” –

“Ask not what your Williams Sportsman’s Club can do for you, ask what you can do for your club!”

Now where did you come up with that saying Mr. Grump?  I think it’s brilliant!

A picture of President Kennedy with the then brand new M-16 Rifle he approved for our military from way back when.  The cost was whopping $126 for each new 

M-16E1 rifle straight from the Colt factory.  Once initial testing was completed it was slightly modified (look at the triangular ‘duck bill’ flash hider) with a ‘birdcage’ flash hider and designated M-16.  Follow-on changes resulted in the M-16A1 and finally the M-16A2.

Range Safety Officer Training held March 22nd

Your WSC conducted its fifth class of RSO training and five club members joined the RSO ranks.  Congratulations to –

Gregory Ammerman, Ernest Chavez, Vic Sanchez, Fabrizio Mariotti & Glen Mayernick

Two current RSO / board members also attended for refresher training.  This was the best class yet as everyone attending was fully engaged with great questions and comments.  What also added to the success was the combination of the new training venue and having lunch served toward the end of the training.  In the past we have used the Legion Hall, but due to scheduling conflicts this training was conducted in the Ramada Inn conference room.  The room was fully conducive to our needs and Jim Perkins, the new owner, catered our awesome lunch.  These new RSO’s after shadowing an existing RSO on the range to become fully prepared will then be seen doing range duties on their own.  As part of our ongoing operations we are always looking for RSO’s as well as “helpers” who can assist on duty RSOs – Now go back and re-read page 3. (Do we sound like a broken record here?)

Interested in serving the club in any manner?  Please contact us wscazrange01@gmail.com

Friends of NRA Logo

   Fun, Friends, & Firearms!  Events in Northern AZ soon!

Friends of NRA is your chance to support our Second Amendment rights and preserve America’s hunting traditions!  From games to auctions and exclusive firearms, Friends of NRA events are your chance to support a cause you care about while having a great time with patriots in your community.  Your WSC has been the recipient of a very generous NRA grant so our individual attendance at these events is proof positive of their value and support of our shooting sports activities.  If you can only do one make sure it is the Williams August 23rd event. 

Flagstaff Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM @ Flagstaff Elks Lodge 

http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60859

Prescott Sat, May 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM @ Prescott Resort and Conference Center

http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60865

Chino Valley Sat, Jul 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM @ Windmill House

http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60867

Williams Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM @ The Rodeo Steakhouse Restaurant

http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60871

Cottonwood Sat, Oct 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM @ Verde Valley Fairgrounds 

http://www.friendsofnra.org/events/event-details?eventId=60880

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.

Ruger P95 pistol in 9mm 

Includes three mags and some springs for maintenance.  Asking $315, negotiable.  Bill Tocci   (928) 221-0774 and leave a message.