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

Announcements

NOTE – New Board Meeting Time & Location 6 PM Ramada Inn
WSC Board and General Meetings are held the second Wednesday afternoon of every month. The starting times will be 6 PM and the location was changed to the Ramada Inn meeting room, 950 N Grand Canyon Blvd. All WSC members and the public are welcome to attend.

Board Approves – Retirements, Appointments, Duty Re-assignments
Warren Weir stepped down from his duties as Treasurer, Sporting Clays Director & RSO.

Tim Topell appointed Treasurer until a permanent replacement can be identified.

Bill Townsend appointed Sporting Clays Director.
Wynn Simon stepped downed as CRSO & Board Member, will back fill the Assistant CRSO position, and continue with RSO & Instructor duties.
Jeff Reese appointed Chief RSO & Board Member.

Glen Mayernick (Range Maintenance), Bill Cannon (Tactical Challenge), and Kirk Copper (Gun Show), all appointed as Board Members.
Range permit renewal status

The permit renewal process is still in flux. The USFS has assigned a new planner to complete this process – the third so far this has been handed off to. We are awaiting the City and USFS to re-engage. It is unknown if the impending retirement of Williams City Manager Pettit will impact progress.

Williams Range Users Group
The minutes of the first meeting was released to the WSC Board, Williams PD, and Coconino Sheriff’s representatives. The one immediate request was the creation of a “Williams Range Users Group Google Calendar” to permit coordinated range usage. A follow up meeting will be requested.

WSC Board Planning Session set for May 2nd – Save the Date
The purpose, like previous planning sessions, will permit board members to review the activities and events from last year and set goals and objectives for 2026. Any recommendations requiring formal approvals will be set for open board discussion at the May 13th meeting.

Treasure’s Report – Tim Topell
Tim and Warren have been meeting to transfer the records and processes.

Membership Report – Tim Topell
Nine new members joined in January and our current membership stands at 514.

Renewal notices going out. We are encouraging everyone to visit the WSC website, go to the membership page, and then use the link to re-new via the Zeffy on line service. Quick and easy!

Chief Range Safety Officers’ Update – CRSO Jeff Reese
Jeff is considering obtaining an NRA Rifle Instructor certificate which will benefit future WSC Youth Shooting Sports and Tactical Carbine activities.

Webmaster Report – Jud Swearingen
Jud met with Jeff after the meeting to confirm full website handoff and authorities.

Sporting Clays – Bill Townsend
The Sunday February 22nd shoot was cancelled due to roadway and facility snow & mud issues. An email to the usual sporting clays attendees was sent.
The next shoot will be March 22nd. As always two different start times are available – 10 AM for Round 1, and 1 PM for Round 2. If you would like to shoot one or both, please respond to reserve your spot or spots. As always we will have a cut off of 12 shooters per Round. If you are interested in participating in the monthly shoots and would like more information contact Bill at townsendb2000@gmail.com or TEXT him at 623 570-2744. Email is preferred as Bill works and is generally out in the field.

While Bill is usually assisted by Bill Tocci, this assignment can always use extra help so PLEASE reach out to Bill if you are able to assist.

Range, Training, Events Activity Report – As Noted
RSO Cannon – Steel Challenge was held Sat Feb 14th.

Range Maintenance Team Leader Report – RSO Glen Mayernick
The last of the 50 yard target stands were improved and are ‘wind proof’ for sure now! WSC President Martin and Range Maintenance Director Glen Mayernick are appreciative of those members who volunteered & braved the cold not once but twice in January to get this project completed.

Michael Branson
Ernie Hernandez
Mike Lessnick
Martin Martin
Fabrizio Mariotti
Glen Mayernick
John Milner
John Moede
Dan Olson
Tim Topell
Bill Wade

Recruit a Member
All WSC members are encouraged to spread the good word about all the shooting sports activities and the improvements made to our range facility. You are free to forward our monthly newsletters to those like-minded individuals who are not yet members.

Welcome 9 New Members who signed up in January!

Dan Horvath
Joshua Brown
David Sook
Christian Dieterle
Wesley Johnson
Michael Palmer
Harry Tarzian
Robert Corry
Eric Fort

If we misspelled your name our apologies, but please email us so we may correct our data base at wscazrange01@gmail.com

Help Wanted – Grant Writer
At some point in the future the WSC may be submitting a grant request for equipment and supplies in support of our sporting clays and youth shooting programs. There is nothing immediate about it but if one of our members has had some expeirience with crafting grant submittals please let us know. You will not be on your own so not to worry. The WSC will establish a team to gather all the necessary details to enable a complete and comprehensive request. Contact Martin at wscazrange01@gmail.com

Wanted – Metal Drum 30 to 55 gallon – Ugly, dented, rusted, all OK
Your WSC is in need of a metal drum for a project. If you have one that you don’t need anymore please bring it to the range and put it at the conex. Let the RSO know and he will pass the word about your ‘delivery.’ We thank you in advance!

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

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

There’s a 100% chance that I’ve called some of the nicest people on earth a jerk while driving.

In a span of 11 years 115 people died from weight lifting accidents at the gym. In the same 11 years only one person died eating a donut. Make good choices.

I’m fairly certain that the person who put the first r in February also decided how to spell Wednesday.

I didn’t realize how bad my driving was until my GPS said “In 400 feet do a slight right, stop, and let me out!”

Gun Shows – Listing limited to Williams, Kingman & Prescott areas
Go to arizonagunshows.net and/or gunshowtrader.com for the most up to date information before traveling and for shows throughout Arizona.

Feb 28 & Mar 1 Cottonwood

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.

Thompson Center Black Mountain Magnum .50 cal percussion rifle
Like new, shoots well at 100 yards off a rest! Synthetic stock. Comes with powder and other stuff. $450 or best offer. Contact the club for details.

FN FAR 7.62X51mm .308 semi auto rifle 20 inch fluted barrel, not fired much, includes 6 magazines. Asking $1,100 Contact the club for details.

RV Propane Tank $15

20 lb, 4.6 gallon tank & full of propane.

See the on duty RSO as it will be in the conex.

Put the $15 in the WSC donation can as it will go to support youth shooting sports.