SHOTGUN SHOOT!

PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE! ON SUNDAY JULY 11.TH we're going to have our Summer Solstice Shotgun Shoot and Cookout! The rules will be the same as before. First and Second place Trophies will be awarded in Adult Male, Adult Female and Junior Division (both male and female) Entrance fee will be $8.00 and Food will be $5.00 per individual or $10.00 for the entire family. Like last time bring a dish if you like. The bottom line is this! Come out and have some fun.

NEXT MEETING!

Sunday June 13th,2pm! Of importance will be discussing and possibly voting on the expenditure of funds to lengthen the existing Rifle Range Burm by anywhere's fom 6'x6'x 80' to 6'x6'x 160 feet ! Estimated cost between $1200 and $2400.Please make sure to attend,air your opinion and perhaps vote one way or another!

HUNTER SAFETY COURSE!!!

To be held Saturday September 25th and Sunday September 26th by our fellow member and Cerrtified Instructor John Bobo! This two day Class will be limited to 30 attendees! Members and family of members will get first preference! Preregistration is a must! Contact Doc to make arrangements! p.s. we'll need members to help out with this!

TREE COMMITTEE!

Trees have been planted along entrance road thanks to the efforts of Frank Castle and George Hillje!

CHANGES IN CLUB OFFICERS POSITIONS!

Sadly our long time Treasurer Rocky Harris passed away in early May! Needless to say he will be missed! His excellent work as our Treasurer will be hard to duplicate! Still we must try! elected by a majority vote at our May Meeting as Rocky's replacement was Doc McGarry! Filling the Board Position vacated by him was Dan Hartnett!

T-SHIRTS!

Yes we still have the orange ones! Price is still $11.00 and sizes S to 2x are still available!

POLYMER TARGETS/RIFLE RANGE!

These reactive targets have been ordered and received.It's expected that Committee Members Dan Hartnett and Moe Barbera will be installing them within the next two weeks! we'd like to remind people these targets react best to slow moving round nosed ammo(ie .22 rimfire) So don't waste your time and money popping them with pointed bullets! The targets will not react!

NEED A PLACE TO CAMP OUT...for free?

Other then your back yard there really wasn't such a place! Up until about a week ago that is.That's when John and Nick Wagar along with Eric Christianson decided to do something abut it! They spent days hacking out campsites in the woods near our pump house! The end result is there's now about five places to set up tents! Thanks to them these spots will be available to all members and their families(when accompanied by the member of course) on a first come first served basis!

ANNUAL PICNIC!

Will take place Sunday August 15th! For all those who don't know it this is a free event for all members and their family! Hotdogs,burgers,salads and soft drinks are supplied! As always if you'd like to bring a dish feel free to do so!

50/50 Raffle!

Tickets have arrived! Each member will receive 20 tickets! If you'd like more that can be arranged too! Drawing will be held on August 15th at Picnic! Last years winner took home about a $1000.00! Who knows maybe this year it will be you!

AUCTION!

we're hoping we'll be having one at our Picnic! Right now we're searching for items! If you have something or a lot of somethings this could be the perfect time to get rid of them and put some money in your pocket too! If that's the case let us know! We can arrange for your items to be picked up and stored to the Auction Date!

GROUNDS!

Right now they look a bit shaggier then we'd like to see them! The reason is equipment problems! Currently that's being worked out! We hope very soon to correct things and return to our former manicured country club like setting!

WEBPAGE!

( www.tvrgc.com )Many of you have contacted us and told of problems logging on! Our webmaster ,Mark Maloney, is aware of this and currently working out a solution to that problem! as soon as he does it will be emailed to you.So please hang in there!

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS DEPARTMENT!

Special thanks to the following for helping us in the Month of May! Without members like this I'm not sure where we'd be!

John Wagar!

Nick Wagar!

Eric Christianson!

Dan Hartnett!

John Bobo!

Paul Frangie!

John Livolsi!

Doug Duell!

Doug Doyle!

That's all for this month! Hope to see you soon!

April 11th Shotgun Shoot and Spring Fling party! It appeared to be a good day for many. Including participants and bystanders about 50 people showed up The winners were:

Adult Division: 1st: Hady H. 2nd: Fred T.

Junior Division 1st: Vincent W. 2nd: Cole M.

Ladies Division 1st: Vickie B. 2nd: Juliette B.

The shoot and party went very well thanks to the efforts of a lot of members who stepped up to help out. In all about $500.00 hit the Clubs treasury as a result. So we're going to do it again!

Archery Range! Thanks to efforts on the part of Chuck A. and Bob S. that range has taken on a new orderly look. Stop by and check it out. I think you'll like it!

Shotgun Range! A 5th clay thrower has been added. This ones a high powered model that will prove to be more challenging then he others. This also means one more type of shot you can practice for bird season. It also means our competitions will move 20 percent quicker. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Amnesty Program! Over the years we've had a few members drop out because they couldn't come current with their dues fee. It's been suggested we offer these past members the opportunity to get back in by just paying current dues. This will be discussed at our May meeting. If you have feelings one way or the other that meeting will be the place to air them!

Uninvited Shooters! Recently three shooters were found on our range. When asked if they were members they replied no. They were told they could use the facility by a quote long time member. As it turned out the long time member they mentioned was dropped from our lineup several years ago for for non payment of dues. This is being mentioned to remind all members that they need not be shy when it comes to approaching another shooter at the club and questioning him or her on their membership. We need to do this to cover our butts. Non guests are not insured. If an accident were to take place liability could fall not only on the Club but also its individual members. So don't be afraid to ask and don't be afraid to tell a trespasser to leave!

with a little help from our friends dept! Thanks to the following for making an effort to help improve our Club this past month via a donation of time, money or materials; Chuck A., Matt B., John L,. Al C. Sr., & Scot B,. Speaking for all members we appreciate what you've done!

Wood! Lots of wood! Next door neighbor Ray P. as donated a HUGE oak. It's been downed and cut up into 18" pieces. Most of them now are near our woodpile. Approximately two cords are still on Rays property. Help is needed getting them from Rays to the Club. Then of course splitting them up! We realize that everyone is going to want to help with this. Unfortunately space constraints will limit us to only ten splitters. So avoid being left out and sign up quickly.

Dues! As of this writing only 64% of our members have sent in their 2010 dues. This means we still can't figure out our 2010 budget. So please send in your dues ASAP! Also keep in mind our Insurance Liability Update must be sent in by 3/31/10. This list will contain the names of all members currently on the paid list and cover them insurance wise. If your name isn't on that list our insurance carrier will prohibit you from using the ranges!
So please send your check to:
Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club
PO Box 18
Poestenkill New York 12140


In the very near future we'll be sending out a questionere. In it you'll be asked what areas of shooting interest you'd like to see addressed better. Please do your best to fill it out and send it back. we'd really like to make improvements that fill your needs!

Next meeting Sunday March 14th 2pm - Hope to see you then!

Topics to be discussed and possibly voted on:

→ Proposed 12'x30' addition to be used for storage of equipment!

→ Proposed improvements to archery range!

→ Proposed rebuilding of 200 yd burm!

→ Not proposed yet: Improvements you'd like to see!

→ Rifle range shed!

So make sure you show up to air your opinion or let your proposal be known!

Summer Camp Program! Much to our surprise only one member showed an interest. As a result Cole Madsen, son of Tom, will be attending camp this year! Congratulations Cole! enjoy!

Lost and Found Department! Found! Small video recorder! If you can identify it must yours! Contact us here!

Once again we'd like to remind you about NRA Membership! The Taconic Rod and Gun Club is an Official Recruitment Station for the NRA and for the next few months we can sign you,any member of your family, neighbor or anyone else you know up for a one year membership for as little as $10.00! Keep in mind Our Club receives a donation of $5.00 to $10.00 from the NRA for each sign up or renewal! Also keep in mind The NRA is the only National organization fighting to keep your gun ownership rights in place! So don't delay! Contact George @ 421-9635 or Doc @469-8584 ASAP!

→ Current plans for improvements to our club are now under discussion! We'd like your input in what you'd like done this year! Don't be shy! Please drop a note or come to the February 14th meeting! We really do need your input!

So that's it for now! The place is plowed out and there's plenty of firewood! So make sure you come out out and enjoy your Club!

~~ Doc


→ President Pat and Vice President Moe recently were presented with quite a challenge! Picking the winner of the Traveling T-shirt Contest! After days of deliberation and pouring over hundreds of photo's they narrowed it down to two finalist!

→ One of USMC Corporal Jake S. wearing his Taconic and holding his M-16 40 miles west of Baghdad! The other of Karen W. wearing hers at Daytona while watching her favorite NASCAR Race!



→ Pat, being a USA veteran and survivor of the infamous 1966 Atrocity at Stuttgart (he was forced to drink warm beer for several days after the Non Com Officers Club coolers failed) was wisely fearful of offending the USMC, chose Jake. Moe, being a restaurateur and chef chose Karen (he along with all of us love Karen's baked beans)! So after threatening each other for hours they finally made a Solomon like decision and chose both finalist as winners! In conclusion congratulations to Jake and Karen and to all Happy Holidays!

→ Still speaking of prizes, Santa says to make you an offer you can't refuse...so, how about a vintage plowtruck? We can put YOU in a pre-owned classic, for much less than you'd expect. Just ask.

→ Finally, paradoxically, safety first: On the ranges, hand-held and shoulder-mounted weapons only (no cannons!), and paper targets only. Always observe/obey the posted rules.

~~ Ray

NEW RANGE SAFETY SIGN! It's gotten to the point that Insurance companies influence our life in many ways! The Club isn't immune from that either! During a recent phone conversation with our insurance supplier we were informed of the necessity to have a sign placed on our range spelling out rules and regulations! We had no choice but to comply! So if during your next shooting outing you notice this sign please don't be insulted! We know most members are quite safe and proficient in the handling of firearms! It's just if we're not signed our premium would increase!

→ One of our members, John W., has created an interesting spot at www.MySpace.com/TVRGC show club related photo's. Currently he has some wonderful ones of our March Shotgun Surprise Shoot and The Joe Cuz Match. check them out. I think you'll enjoy them!

→ Speaking of thanks we should give a huge one to Frank C. He donated a gorgeous 18 horse riding tractor to the Club. So if the Club grounds look better then ever make sure you thank Frank for his generosity!

→ Rifle Rack- our donated rifle rack was raffled off netting about $125.00! The winner of the rack, Edward H., redonated that rack back to the Club. Rumor has it that fine piece will be raffled once again and the proceeds, again, added to The Range Improvement Fund.

→ If you have any ideas for a competitive shoot please contact us.
We have trouble thinking and need your help!
Unfortunately there're no shoots scheduled. If you have an idea for one and don't feel you have the time or know how to make it happen let us know! We have a crew of members that can help you put it together. They can handle everything from advertising to range officers and would enjoy making your shoot idea a reality!

→ NRA Membership- Club Recruitment Director George H. apparently wants to become the Tommy Fucillo of the Taconic. He's decided to continue offering NRA Basic Membership for $10.00's till Memorial Day. To take advantage of this HUGE offer contact us here or call George @ 421-9635!

→ Do you like shooting but hate the noise? Or maybe you don't like to reload? If you said yes to either one of those members John W., Bill T. and Don B. have the answer to your problem. It's called Airguns! They've even built a 75 yard range at the Club for you to enjoy them with. This range has been under construction for the last few month's and is really shaping up. When done it'll feature a covered firing point and knockdown targets. For more info on the range and any interest in airguns contact us here. I'll pass it on to them. It also should be mentioned the Club has six air-rifles that can be used by any member. This just might be a good way to introduce the wife, kids or grandkids to the shooting sport too!