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June 6th, 1944
The U. S. and her allies embark on a quest to save the world.

We few, we happy few,
we band of brothers;
For he today
that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother;
be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England
now a-bed
Shall think themselves
accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap
whiles any speaks
That fought with us
upon Saint Crispin's day.

~~ William Shakespeare - Henry V

Eisenhower Library

U. S. Army

Britannica

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From Last Meeting:

Discussion on potential Christmas Gathering.
Report on potential road paving bids.

→ Dues: All members' dues expire on 12/31/23. 2024 dues bills have been mailed! This bill must be paid by 12/31/23. Any payment of dues received after 12/31/23 will be considered late and a $25.00 late fee will be attached. Any payment received after 12/31/23 without the late fee included will be refused and sent back to the sender. Please also be advised that after 1/01/24 nonpaying members will not be allowed the use of the facilities. Those not paying by 1/31/24 will be dropped from the roster and expelled! Those expelled will never be allowed on Club Grounds again under any circumstance nor will they be allowed readmission as a member! If you intend on paying with cash in person, please have the exact amount as change may not be available. Please also be advised the preferred payment method is check or money order.

Please also be advised its best to mail payment as there's not always someone at the Club. Those who decide they no longer wish to be a member must submit a withdrawal letter or email us here before 1/31/24! They must also return their Clubhouse key. Sorry if all that sounds harsh but those are the rules.

Increase in Dues: Please note our annual dues fee has risen by $5.00 making them $90.00.This is the first increase we've had in 7 years. We dislike doing it but increases in utilities, taxes, insurance, materials, medication for our treasurer etc. leave little choice!

→ New Members: We are accepting applications for potential new membership for March of 2024. Anyone interested can go to our website, download an application and snail mail it into us at 420 Dater Hill Road Troy NY 12180.

→ One More RSO: Last month we announced the names of those who attended The RSO's Class at the Hendrick Hudson. Unfortunately, we failed to mention Craig Rounds who also attended. We thank Craig for his efforts and apologize for failing to mention him last month.

→ Thanks go out: Jim Davin for his donation of two very nice fire extinguishers. Roberto Martinez and Jim Leyhane for their donation of a top-of-the-line automatic skeet machine. Craig Rounds for his back to the Club donation of his RSO's Fee.

→ Chimney Sweep Award. The Chimney Sweep Award for 2023 was given to Mike Camprone . Mike spent quite a few hours recently disassembling ,cleaning and reassembling our wood stove. We thank Mike for his efforts.

→ Things that need doing: Clubhouse could definitely use a sweeping and dusting.

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From Last Meeting: Results from annual elections:
→ James Davin, President.
→ Joseph Michasiow,Vice President
→ Nancy Hanby,Secretary
→ Treasurer, Bill McGarry
→ Mike Camprone,Board of Directors.

Discussion on paving all or part of entrance road.
Possible Christmas Party.

→ Treasurers Report: Treasurer reported that financially the Club was on very solid ground. Cash on Hand had increased over what it was for the same period last year.
The Treasurer recommended that the Club invest in a new Ford Bronco Outer Banks Addition for his use.
Unfortunately, no one agreed but they did offer to buy him a CDTA bus pass.

→ Range Safety Officers School: Thanks go out to Mike Camprone, Nancy Hanby and Andy Bryce for attending the RSO class at the Hendrick Hudson.
We appreciate their efforts and look forward to any guidance they offer!

→ 22 benchrest shoot: unfortunately, the last event of the year was rained out. So it looks like we'll try again in June of 24.

→ Firewood: has been obtained and stacked away. Thanks go out to our stackers, Mike Urzan and Mike Camprone for their backbreaking efforts.

→ Entrance Road: We apologize for the condition of the entrance road. It's washed out and been repaired out so many times this year we've lost count.
We hope to explore the possibility of paving all of it or part of it in the near future. In the meantime, drive slowly. Mufflers ain't cheap.

→ Outgoing Secretary: we'd like to thank Dan Place for his many years of service as our recording secretary.
His accuracy for detail will be totally missed.We are happy to report he still will be attending all of our meetings and has agreed to stay on in an advisory position.

From September-

→ Picnic: thanks to the culinary efforts of Jim Davin and Laurie Allen we had oodles of food.
It also should be noted that both Laurie and Jim were at the Club the evening before the picnic working on making salads etc till 8pm on Saturday night. Then were both back at it on Sunday from start to finish. A real hats off to them for their tireless efforts.
It also should be noted that because of the financial donations of Roberto Martinez and Jim Leyhane the financial cost for the picnic was kept to a minimum!

→ Any Member looking to obtain their Range Safety Officers credentials can do so at the following locations:
Please be advised the Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club will reimburse $25.00 to each member that has completed the course and registered with the NRA!
Please also be advised that any member who obtains these credentials and devotes 30 hours of their time doing RSO related work
at The Taconic within one years of their NRA Registration will receive an additional $25.00.

Veterans Gun Depot and Indoor Range
807 Hoosick Road
Troy New York 12180
518-279-4867
Contact : Les

Hendrick Hudson Fish and Game Club Inc
130 Gun Club Way
Averill Park New York 12018
518-495-5327
Contact: Clark Boyer

American Firearms Training Academy
19 Lower Hudson Ave
Green Island New York 12183
518-274-1911 or 518-410-1155
Contact: Lee Borman

Candidates for Office: The following people have made themselves available for Club Offices in September:
Jim Davin: President
Joe Michasiow: Vice President
Nancy Hanby: Secretary
Doc McGarry: Treasurer
Mike Camprone: Director

Thanks go out: To Mike Camprone for the rebuild and restoration of our large gas grill !
Before Mike worked on this it looked destined for the scrap heap. Now its so pretty we don't want to use it.

Thats it for now and thanks for reading. Hope to see you Sunday August 13th at the Picnic!!

→ More discussions on Seasonal planning!

200 yd Berm repair: It was reported ground conditions are still wet. Repair will take place when ground becomes dryer.

→ Range Safety Officers School.
The quest continues on.
Two good possibilities were reported at the May meeting.
As more information becomes available, we will announce it.

→ Lead Ban:
It was reported to us by the RCCA that the use of lead projectiles on state land will no longer be allowed.
Unfortunately, we have no more particulars on this!
The RCCA wrote the following "Lead Ban: bill banning lead ammunition on all State Lands has Passed!
This includes shotguns, rifles, pistol and black powder ammo".
So for what its worth if you hunt state land you best get yourself some non lead projectiles.

→ Donations: we'd like thank the following people for their help this past month:
Tony Oppelt for his generous cash donation.
Terry McDonnell for his donation of a very nice lawn mower.
Mike Camprone for his donation of a much needed weedwhacker.

→ Things that need doing:
Clubhouse bathroom floor needs cleaning.
Plenty of twigs and branches on club grounds that need to be picked up.

→ George Hillje was kind enough to send us this.
If you're over 62 you might want to check out the discounts:
Senior Discounts in New York State
Take advantage of the discounts at your favorite museums, parks, and more!

→ Senior Discounts in New York State ♣

From May!

Plans for upcoming shooting season.
Possible Range Safety Officers Class.
Treasurers Report.

Back wall of Clubhouse:
Needs some possible attention. Mike Camprone to investigate!

→ New Members for 2024:
We've reached our cap on members for this year.
So we are currently taking applications for potential admission in 2024.
Applications can be picked up at the Clubhouse or downloaded off our website at www.tvrgc.com.
They should then be mailed into us at our address of 420 Dater Hill Road Troy New York 12180.

→ New Admission Form ♣

→ Things that need doing: Have some time on your hands? Well......!
Clubhouse could use a sweeping and dusting.
Bathroom floor needs to be cleaned and mopped.
Old target frames located next to ladies auxiliary need to be cut up so the can be burned.
Small branches on Club grounds need to be picked up and piled.

→ A little help from our friends: Thanks go out to the following people:
Nick Calordino: for procuring us a good quantity of 2x4's and plywood.
Jim Rogers: for donating several cases of clay birds.
Denny Bailey of Sycaway Bike Shop. for donating and mounting a new tire tube for our small tractor.
Mike Drosky: for rerouting the power line to the Ladies Auxiliary Building.

From Last Meeting:

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→ Plans for Upcoming New Member Induction Meeting.
→ Plans for potential Spring Picnic.
→ New Member Meeting:
Has been set for Saturday April 23rd starting at 10am.
We anticipate having this outside.
So, we advise all who will attend to dress accordingly.
→ Because of any health and space restrictions that may still be in place
sponsors are not required to attend!
→ Presenters at new member meeting.
We seeking members who'd be willing to read over various sections
of our bylaws and range rules at the April 23rd meeting. → New Member Openings.
We still have two opening for the 2022 year.
So, if you know of anyone have them get in an application now.
applications can be found on our website

→ Discussed were plans for rebuilding 200yd impact area.
→ Discussed at great length were updates on a new gun laws.
Thanks go out dept:
→ Thanks go to Mike Urzan, Mike Camprone and Jim Davin
for stacking our newest load of firewood!
→ Thanks also to Doc for faking injury and hiding as the wood was stacked.
→ Thanks also to Mike Camprone for his bathroom repair
and also for his donation of copying of our bylaws etc for new members!
→ Thanks also go to Joe Elting for his emergency repair of the 200yd shooting frame!
→ Thanks also go to Jeff Wagar for locating and installing our new/used backblade for our tractor!

→ Thanks to Jim Davin and all others who helped create our small Christmas Gathering
that took place after the December meeting.
Some excellent sandwiches and salads were served,
unfortunately, no one spiked the eggnog!
→ Donations: We'd like to say thanks to the following members for their generous cash donations;
Ed Yamin, Bradford Kosich, Ryan Oppelt and Dave Rezey!
We promise to make sure the treasurer doesn't use the money to get a tattoo !

→ A final Thank You goes to Ken Kaskoun for filling in as Club Secretary during Dan Place's absence.

→ Please be advised that by majority vote of those in attendance at our March Meeting,
we'll be returning to our original shooting hours as of now!
The hours will be 9am to Sunset, Sunday through Saturday.

Please also be advised that the use of centerfire rifles, shotguns and handguns after dinner hours is acceptable
as long as those using them show common sense and consideration for our neighbors.
If for any reason this change results in any problems we will return to limited hours.

FROM JANUARY:

→ Dues: If you haven't paid your dues by 12/31/22 you have until January 31st 2023 to do so! Unfortunately, after 1/1/23 a late fee will be added to them!
So please include an extra $25.00 on top of your dues fee(total $110)!
Any payments sent in after 1/1/23 without this fee will be returned to the sender!
Please also keep in mind that after 1/1/23 any member who has not paid their dues is not allowed the use of the facilities.
Any member who has not paid by 1/31/23 and has not sent in a letter of resignation along with their Clubhouse Key will be expelled at the February meeting.
Expelled members are never again allowed on the grounds nor are they allowed to rejoin at a future time!
Letters of resignation can either be written and snail mailed or emailed to this address!
Keys though must be snail mailed in.
Sorry if all that sounds harsh but those are the rules.

→ Membership Cards for 2023: When your dues are paid, you'll be given a new colored card!
The 2023 card is a bright orange!
Please slide this eye-catching new card into your neck badges and remember;
the neck badge must be worn visibly when shooting on any of the ranges!

→ Potential New Members for 2023.
As of this writing we're still taking in 2022 dues.
We should have a handle on how many new for 2023 openings by the first few weeks of February.
At that time, we will contact potential new members. We may possibly have a few openings for 2023 membership.
So, if you know of anyone who might be interested, have them go to:

→Bill Mc G. ♣

→ e-mail Doc ♣

Bill McG. (doc1978@hotmail.com)

From Last Meeting:
→ Approval was given for funds to purchase an air purifying system for the Club(not in yet)
→ Honorary Membership: Approved by unanimous vote for Honorary Membership were the following:
Justin Meddis
Tom King

→ Clubhouse: Unfortunately, is still closed to gatherings!
We hope to change this shortly. We've ordered two machines that will help with this effort.
The first is an air purifier and ozone machine. What this piece of equipment will do is clean the building down to the wall studs.
Unfortunately, when in operation it does create harmful ozone which is a huge negative to the respiratory systems of humans. So, when this machine is in use the building will be locked.
The second machines is an air purifier with Hepa filter. This machine we're told is capable of capturing any airborne viruses and can be safely run anytime. vSo, the bottom line is this. With these devices, and the large floor mounted fan donated by Moe Vitolins(thank you Moe) working we should be able to open the Clubhouse for limited use.
As soon as they're up and running we'll send out a notice!

In case you missed them here again are the temporary reopening rules which still apply:

Clubhouse: will be closed.

Bathroom: Will be open on a limited basis. Face masks must be worn and those using must clean any area they come in contact with when done.

Guests: No Guests. That includes Family.

Club Officer or RSO on grounds during hours of operation.

Masks/Face Coverings: Must be worn when there's more than one shooter on any range or in the picnic table area when social distancing can't be maintained.

Hand Sanitizer: each shooter is to provide their own.

Sanitizing: The Club will provide this for disinfecting of benches etc. A container will be located on each range. We ask all range users to clean areas touched during their visit. Used material can be placed in a receptacle that will be kept on each range.
These receptacles are for the disposal of used cleaning materials only. Take your targets and other items off property for disposal!

Rifle Range: Total benches reduced to six and spread to allow for social distancing.
no more than six shooters on rifle range at any time.

Pistol Range: Total firing points reduced to four and spread to allow for social distancing.
No more than four shooters allowed on range at any time.

Clay bird range: Throwers reduced to two and spread for social distancing.
No more than 4 shooters allowed on CB range at any time.

Tactical Shotgun: No more than one shooter at any time.

Archery: No more than one archer at any time.

This Year: Has been the most annoying year for all of us.
Thankfully it's almost over. Lets hope that 2023 allows us to return to normalcy at our homes and jobs and of course our Gun Club. Thanks for reading and thanks for hanging in.

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December 2022

→ Last meeting: Discussed were the recent gun law changes.
Also discussed were preparations for the then upcoming 50-yard repair.
Decided was to hold off repairs on 200yd berm till Spring.

→ New Members: We are accepting applications for potential new membership for March of 2023.
Anyone interested can go to our website, download an application and snail mail it into us at 420 Dater Hill Road Troy NY 12180.

Planning for the upcoming year!

→ From Last meeting: Discussed was the need to repair parts of the entrance road.
Discussed was the 200 yd berm repair/replacement.
Discussed was an update on an RSO'S class.

→ From Otober:

→ More planning on rifle range projects. Possible Christmas Party.

→ Results from annual elections:
James Davin, President
Joseph Michasiow, Vice President
Dan Place, Secretary
Bill McGarry, Treasurer
Mike Urzan, Board of Directors

→ Treasurers Report:
Treasurer reported that financially the Club was on very solid ground.
Cash on Hand had increased over what it was for the same period last year.
Treasurer recommended that the Club purchase him a new GT350 Mustang for his own use.
No one agreed and the membership voted to hang him if he attempted it.

→ 50-yard berm rebuild:
Thanks to the efforts of Mike Camprone we have most of the material needed for this project.
We anticipate it taking two days to complete.
Unfortunately, this means shutting down the rifle range for those two days.
When we gather the rest of the materials and get the needed people scheduled,
we will send out an email announcing the shutdown time and dates.

→ Thanks go out to:
John McCarthy for his donation of some very heavy weather resistant cardboard material.
This will be cut to the appropriate sizes and used for target backing board.

→ Range Hours:
On October 22nd we will return to our Fall/Winter Shooting time Hours.
They will be from 9am till Sunset Sunday through Saturday.
From now till October 21st, they will remain from 9am to 6pm Sunday Through Saturday.

→ We're sad to announce the passing of our Club President George Fradenburg.
George passed on September 6th after a long illness.
George was a low-key genius whose expertise and mechanical knowledge guided us through
and helped to solve many problems and projects the last few years.
He will be truly missed.

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And you thought we saw the last of Socialy Distant Isolation!

→ From Last Month:

Onward!
→ Picnic: thanks to the culinary efforts of Jim Davin and Laurie Allen we had oodles of food.
It also should be noted that both Laurie and Jim were at the Club
the evening before the picnic working on making salads etc till 10pm on Saturday night.
Then were both back at it on Sunday from start to finish.
A real hats off to them for their tireless efforts.
It also should be noted that because of the financial donations of
Scott Schiedeshoff,Roberto Martinez and Jim Leyhane the cost for everything was covered
and no money from the Clubs Treasury was used!

→ Range Safety Officers Class:
That was scheduled for September 17th will be cancelled.
Unfortunately, the instructor scheduled to teach the class has run into
some health problems and will not be able to make it.
We will be looking into having the class in the future
but for the moment the class and date remains cancelled!

From Last meeting:

→ Announcement of a availability of candidates for Club Officers for September elections!
→ Updates on August 14th Picnic Preparation.
→ Updates on revamped shooting hours.

From Last Meeting:
→ Discussed were cost of one day insurance for Picnic.
→ Discussed were amended shooting hours.

→ Discussed were repairs to equipment.
→ Discussed were rebuilding/replacement of 200yd backstop
→ Discussed were allowing North East Firearms use of pistol range in
exchange for running a free Range Safety Officers Class.

→ Candidates for September elections.
Offices available will be the following: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and one Director.
In order to run for any of these positions the following qualifications are needed:
→ A) Must have been a member 2021 or before.
→ B ) Must have attended three monthly meetings between September 2021 and June of 2022.

→ Thanks go out: Mike Camprone for our emergency plumbing repair.
→ Gary Marcinuk for identifying and getting rid of the poison ivy on our pistol range!

→ It's the time of year to have your windows open and maybe even do some cooking outside on your deck!
Unfortunately, if you live near a Gun Club these things might be a tad less enjoyable.
Given that and out of respect for our good neighbors,
it's been decided that we will cut back our shooting hours
just a tad to allow them some peace and quiet.

So as of 5/19/22 our hours for range use will be:

9am to 6pm

→ No shooting before or after those hours.

Thank You
TVRGC Board of Directors

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cannon

Saratoga Battlefield

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→ From Last meeting:

→ A Reminder: Range Hours of operation!
Out of respect for our good neighbors it's been decided that we will cut back our shooting hours,
just a tad to allow them some peace and quiet.
So as of 5/19/22 our hours for range use will be:

→ 9am to 6pm

No shooting before or after those hours.

→ More Reminders:
Waivers: All members bringing any non-member on Club property must fill out a waiver.
It is the Members' responsibility to make sure that the paperwork is filled out correctly and is legible.
If this is not done or if we can't read the name of the non-member/guest,
the member will lose the right to bring any non-member/guest in the future!

→ Sign in/out Sheet:
Any member bringing a non-member/guest who will be using any range must also fill out the sign in/out sheet.

→ Guest badges:
Any non-member brought by a non-member/guest onto Club Property must wear a guest badge.
Sorry to have to repeat the above but there are some that just don't get it!

→ Our thanks go out to:
Mike Urzan for his excellent mowing/manicuring of the rifle range area.
Mike Camprone for giving up an afternoon to repair our Cub Cadet.
Scott Bucciero for his donation of much needed cleaning supplies.
Thank you very much!

From Last Month

Last New Member Induction Meeting. Presenters from the 4/23 meeting are asked to attend.

→ From Last Meeting: Discussed was basic ideas for Summer Picnic.

→ Also plans for the April 23rd induction meeting were ironed out.

→ New Director: Congratulations go to Mike Camprone.
Mike was nominated and unanimously voted in to take the place of
Director Laurie Rivera who moved from the area.
Mikes term will expire in September of 2023.
We thank Laurie for her service.

→ Generator: As mentioned previously,
fellow member Ara Shahinian donated a next to new generator awhile back.
It had been sitting a bit and needed a bit of TLC.
That care was given to it by Mike Camprone who got it working like new.
Getting it hardwired in to our Clubhouse was a very difficult
and intricate task to consider.
Fortunately, Mike Drosky stepped up to do it.
Mike finished the last aspects of that hookup recently
and we thank him for the many hours he donated
to complete that task.

→ Donations: We'd like to thank Tony Oppelt for his generous cash donation.
We promise not to spend it on beer but we're considering a neck tattoo !

→ Things that need doing: If you have time on your hands
and want to help your club out
the following things need doing:

→ Firewood: Located on the edge of our parking lot
has to be moved and stacked inside the wood shed
Tree limbs and branches. picked up and stacked in the wood line
where Mom Nature can compost them.

→ Clubhouse: bathroom and kitchen can always use a cleaning.

→ Carry in carry out: A reminder that you can't leave any material you brought in with you.
This includes used targets, brass, shotgun hulls and beverage cups.
Remember we have no garbage pickup. So, getting rid of the stuff is a problem!
One that can be avoided if we all follow that rule.

→ Conversation: We were reminded by fellow member Mike Urzan
that if you just want to hang out at the Clubhouse,
you're more than welcome to do it.
On any given day a variety of subjects can take place. Of course,
firearms, hunting and fishing are always top runners.
Also mentioned frequently are old cars, aircraft, dress making and the use of makeup for men over 50 .
So, on a rainy, or let's hope we don't see any for a while snowy day,
stop up and join the BS session!

Thats it for now and thanks for reading.

FROM APRIL:

→ Plans for Upcoming New Member Induction Meeting.

→ Plans for potential Spring Picnic.

→ New Member Meeting:
Has been set for Saturday April 23rd starting at 10am.
We anticipate having this outside.
So, we advise all who will attend to dress accordingly.
Because of any health and space restrictions that may still be in place sponsors are not required to attend!

→ Presenters at new member meeting:
We seeking members who'd be willing to read over various sections of our bylaws and range rules at the April 23rd meeting.
If this is something you'd be willing to do contact us here or attend the March meeting.

→ New Member Openings:
We still have two opening for the 2022 year.
So, if you know of anyone have them get in an application now.
Applications can be downloaded from the above link
Mail or Deliver to:

Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club
420 Dater Hill Road
Troy New York, 12180

→ Special Thanks to our friends who helped out with Club Business:
Laurie Rivera: Unfortunately, Director Laurie Rivera has moved out of state.
Laurie did an excellent job during the time she served. It's going to be very difficult to replace her.

Tom King: As many of you know Tom King is President of the NYSRPA.
Most of us also know he's also an NRA Board Member.
By wearing both those hats he has been able to accomplish some great things for gun owner rights both here and on a National level. This year Tom is up for reelection as an NRA Board Member.
We strongly urge all eligible NRA members to cast your ballot for Tom.

→ Coffee Cups:
Because of the ban on single use Styrofoam material, we can no longer supply cups for coffee at our meetings.
while we have searched for an alternative, we just can't seem to find good old cardboard.
I guess that means bring your own cup to the next meeting or we'll just take turns passing the pot around :)

From Previuos Meetings

→ Range Safety Officer Class;
We are still looking for members who'd be interested in attending this Class. We currently have five volunteers and are looking for more.
The Class would take place Spring of 2022. It would require one day of your time! RSO's would also be expected to put time in on our ranges assisting shooters.
If interested contact us here.

→ New Admission Form; ♣

Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club
420 Dater Hill Road
Troy, New York 12180

→ Special Thanks to our friends who helped out with Club Business;
New Application Form
Thanks go out to Mr and Mrs Tom Batsios for cleaning up our old application and giving it a new spiffy look.
Yes I said spiffy. Sorry but I've a very limited vocabulary.

→ Donations;
More Thanks go to Tom Hansen,Craig Hurteau and Brad Kosich for their generous cash donations.

→ From Last Meeting:

Annual Election!
The following people were elected to the following positions:

→ President: George Fradenburg
→ Vice President: Jim Davin
→ Secretary: Dan Place
→ Treasurer: Doc McGarry
→ Director: Ken Kaskoun
→ Sgt at Arms: Mike Camprione

→ Rebuild of 50 yd berm put off till cooler and dryer weather.

→ Conclusion of Update of Range rules discussion:
It will be added to our Proclamations that all shooters and guest must follow all NYS Rules and regulations.

→ Waivers: Any member who either fails to make sure their guest fills out a waiver or allows their guest to fill one out illegibly will receive a mandatory six-month suspension and will not be allowed to bring a guest for one year.

→ Picnic: It was decided that we will have a scaled down picnic after the September 12th meeting. This gathering will be for MEMBERS ONLY.
That means no guests at all. We ask those attending to bring a small food offering if possible or a small cash donation.
Burgers, hotdogs and liquid refreshments will be served.

→ Range Safety Officer Class:
We're still looking for people who are interested in becoming a RSO.
This class will be offered at no cost. Those who wish to take this class must understand they will be expected to put time in on our ranges.
If this sounds doable contact us here.

More discussion on the following:
→ Rebuild/revamp of 50-yard
→ target area and berm.
→ Raffle for this year.
→ Potential annual picnic.
→ Possible change in Pistol Range Rule regarding a non-permit holder handling and firing another's handgun!

From last meeting:
→ 50 Yard Berm: It was reported that because of the amount of space required to add another shooting station it would not be the best idea.
Another shooting station would require the loss of one target at 100yards. For that reason, enlarging idea has been abandoned.
→ Pistol Range Rule! It's been pointed out to us that one of our handgun range rules iso longer correct. Our rule currently states that according to NYS law No one is allowed to handle or fire a handgun without being a NYS pistol permit holder.
We are seeking clarification and if available the results will be reported at the June meeting.

Join or Die

Moving On:
→ Target Sizes: a reminder that any target posted must not cover any of the target frames. Targets must be placed within the boundaries of the frame.
→ Guests: It's the responsibility of the member to make sure waivers are filled out, signed correctly and in a legible fashion by his or her guest.
If we can't read them neither can the insurance carrier. That could mean in the case of an injury carrier might not pay for injuries.
In a case like that then the Club might be forced assume the expense. If we have to pay, then we'll be forced to sue the offending member. After throwing him or her out of course.
So, let's just avoid a potential mess and make sure they are filled out properly and legibly.
→ Waivers: Please make sure your guest understands what they're signing and is given adequate time to read it.
→ Carry In /Carry Out. Make sure you don't leave behind anything you bring in with you. This means targets, shotgun shell hulls and beverage containers!

→Guests are now allowed:
As we mentioned in an email to all members in April we are now again allowing guest but certain rules will apply.
Let's make sure these are followed. Failure to do so will result in suspension or termination of membership!

Clubhouse Rules:
→ Because of the use of an ozone generator for disinfecting, the Clubhouse is not to be entered Before 9am or after 8pm.
→ Face masks must be worn when entering the Clubhouse.
Guests, Waivers and sign in/out rules:
→ All guest be it family or friend must fill out and sign a waiver AS SOON as they enter Club Property.
→ All guests be it family or friend must fill out and sign a waiver EACH TIME they enter Club Property.
→ All guests be it family or friend when using any range must also fill out the sign in sheet before and after shooting.
→ All guests be it family or friend must wear a guest badge.
→ All members are required to read range rules to their guest BEFORE using any range.
→ All members and guest be it family or friend are required to use no more than one bench or lane.
Member and guest are not to fire at the same time.
→ Face masks are required when social distancing can't be maintained.
→ Members are required to bring their own disinfecting materials.
→ All members are allowed to bring one (1) guest six(6) times a year during the January to December year.
→ Waivers, Sign In Sheet and badges are located on the office door in the Clubhouse.
Waivers when completed must be folded and pushed through mail slot located on the door.

Badges must be returned to same area.

→ Ammo: As we all know it's hard to find and crazy expensive when you do.
Not much we can do but grin and.....well whatever.
On the brighter side if you're the owner of a 7x57 Mauser shooting rifle, or as the British call it 275 Rigby,
we may have some good news for you.
Fellow member Mike Camprione has donated 40 rounds of this 1960's Interarms boxed stuff to us with the idea it goes to the person willing to donate the most money to own it. So, if you're looking for some zombie killers make an offer.

→ With a little help from our friends:
A big thank you goes out to Tony Oppelt for his generous cash donation.

→ Insurance/it pays to shop around.
We recently received a renewal notice for our building insurance.
That notice told us that our newest premium would rise by 10% and there was nothing we could do about it.
Seems "rates in our area" have just increased.
Please keep in mind that in 30 years with this company we have never filed a claim. So, we decided to contact the people that handle our liability and tractor insurance.
After filling out their application we were quoted a rate that was 58% lower than our existing insurance company's quote.
By the way we received similar savings on our liability and tractor insurance from them too!
When all combined those savings add up to the better part of $2000.00 a year. Needless to say we recommend this company highly.
They're endorsed by The New York State Conservation Council and the family that operates this business are shooters and hunters.
So maybe the next time you're looking for insurance be it car,boat,home,camp, health or whatever give them a call.
Their name is United Insurance and our contact there is John Long Jr.
They can be reached at 1-800-728-4522.

→ A big thank you goes out to the following for their recent cash donations:
Jim Rubino, Johnny Bobo, Ron Epstein, Darrin Kennedy, Dave Rezey, Fred Realbuto, John Rubino and Mike Camprione. we can't forget Mike Droskey for all his labor hooking up our generator and last but not least Denny Bailey for his donation of an expensive heavy cable that will be used to get the electricity from the generator and into the Clubhouse!

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The Club looks great!! Thanks Bill and Company!!

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NYS Hunting Data:

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→ THE CLUB IS OPEN! ♣

→ Please read the special rules! ♣

→ Rules for all ranges are posted below ♣

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→ THE CLUB IS OPEN!

Please refer to the special COVID-19 regulations!! ♣

→ Dues: If you haven't paid your dues by 12/31/20 you have until January 31st 2021 to do so!
Unfortunately, after 1/1/21 a late fee will be added to them!
So please include an extra $25.00 on top of your dues fee(total $110)!
Any payments sent in after 1/1/21 without this fee will be returned to the sender!
Please also keep in mind that after 1/1/21 any member who has not paid their dues is not allowed the use of the facilities.
Any member who has not paid by 1/31/21 and has not sent in a letter of resignation along with their Clubhouse Key will be expelled.
Expelled members are never again allowed on the grounds nor are they allowed to rejoin at a future time!
Letters of resignation can either be written and snail mailed or emailed to this address!

→ Membership Cards for 2021: When your dues are paid, you'll be given a new colored card!
The 2020 card is a bright yellow!
Please slide this eye-catching new card into your neck badges and remember that the neck badge must be worn visibly when shooting on any of the ranges!
This is not to say you can't wear it elsewhere though.
If you're comfortable wearing it at work, while shopping at Walmart's or even as an eye-catching accessory to a color coordinated face mask please feel free to do so!
When it comes to swimming.....maybe not!

Potential New Members for 2021. As of this writing we're still taking in 2020 dues.
We should have a handle on how many new for 2021 openings by the first week of February!

→ Some Observations from Fellow Member Ray Rockwell:
Here are 12 things to consider as we close the door on one of the most horrible years of our lifetime:
1. The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner.
2. I was so bored I called Jake from State Farm just to talk to someone. He asked me what I was wearing.
3. 2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay away from positive people.
4. The world has turned upside down. Old folks are sneaking out of the house and their kids are yelling at them to stay indoors!
5. This morning I saw a neighbor talking to her dog. It was obvious she thought her dog understood her.
I came into my house and told my cat.
We laughed a lot.
6. Every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas will have you believe all is well in the kingdom.
7. Does anyone know if we can take showers yet or should we just keep washing our hands?
8. This virus has done what no woman has been able to do. Cancel sports, shut down all bars and keep men at home!
9. I never thought the comment, "I wouldn't touch him/her with a 6 foot pole" would become a national policy, but here we are!
10. I need to practice social-distancing from the refrigerator.
11. I hope the weather is good tomorrow for my trip to the Backyard. I'm getting tired of the Living Room.
12. Never in a million years could I have imagined I would go up to a bank teller wearing a mask and ask for money.

→ In closing we'd like to welcome the New Year.
Then tell the old one to get lost.
We truly hope and believe 2021 is going to be a far better one.
We promise to do our very best to get things back to a safe normal way.
So that said our very best to you and your families.
We also send our wishes for health, wealth ,happiness and a regular supply of reasonably priced but quality ammo to all.

→ Dues: All members' dues expire on 12/31/20.

→ Pistol Lessons:
If you're a member we have some good news. Ron Epstein, who has more instructor degrees then a thermometer, has agreed to help those who wish to become more proficient with a handgun with free lessons. Non members would be charged a fee. If interested contact us here and we'll give you Ron's info.

→ Taconic Big Foot Sighting Debunked:

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It was reported a few weeks ago that what appeared to be a Sasquatch was caught on film by one of our security cameras. The person viewing the recording told us that the creatures chest and head were above the actual camera.

Considering that this particular camera is 12 feet off the ground that would mean the creature was... well.... pretty damn tall.
With this news in mind the Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club Swat Team was notified. They in turn showed up with all types of Buffalo and Elephant rifles and were plotting the demise of the creature!

Fortunately what they found was the camera had been knocked off the building by a falling branch and was laying on the ground. The creature it recorded was there too. A really mean looking chipmunk.
In all fairness he was a rather large one though!

→ I have to shorten this page!
Keeeping with my never delete anything policy,
all previous posts and info are on the archive page.

→ TVRGC ARCHIVES

Northeast Firearms Training

For additional info and to sign up for NE courses contact Dan @ 518-322-2045 or go to:

Northeast Firearms Training

Bill McG.
E-Mail Doc

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♣ Your Club Dues At Work ♣

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→ OUR CLUB AND RULES ♣

About a hundred years or so ago a group of people decided the location we're now in would be a great place to build a shooting range! As members we should be thankful for all their efforts and hard work as we still enjoy their choice today! On the other side of the coin many of us would like to ask them WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING? DIDN'T YOU NOTICE THAT MOST RANGES ARE BUILT AT THE BASE OF HILLS AS OPPOSED TO THE TOP? Well that said we now have to live with it! Living with that means we have to pay out money for material to create man made impact areas and berms! It also means we have rules that are probably unique to this Club! Rules that help to insure that fired projectiles don't land on a neighbors property! According to NRA Range Management such an event as that could easily close us down! So here's a list of Our Clubs Rules! We ask you to read them and also show them to any guest you might bring BEFORE that guest uses any of the ranges! We also remind you that rules not covered here are covered in The Proclamation or Standing Rules Of Order located in the back of your copy of The Bylaws! Now after reading all those damn rules make some time to come out to your Club and look around! From where we are located on a clear day you can see the Helderbergs, Taconics, Grafton and even The Green Mountains! As the Sun goes down you'll see one of the nicest sunsets this area has to offer. Given these things maybe we can see how our founders were swayed by this location!

Homeland Security

~ Apache Chief Geronimo ~ circa 1886

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→ RULES FOR ALL RANGES ♣

→ ID Badges must be worn when using any range!

→ Please refer to the top of this page for Guest Policy Guidelines!

→ Rifle Range Rules ♣

1. Alcohol is not allowed on any shooting range.

2. Minors under 17 must have adult supervision when shooting.

3. Hearing and vision protection must be worn on ranges.

4. Firearms must point down range when on the shooting bench.

5. Guns must be unloaded with actions open and no one is to handle any firearm when targets are posted or retrieved.

6. Paper targets only.

7. Post targets on designated stands: Bench and target frame must have same number(no cross shooting) Posted targets must fit within the boundaries of the frame.

8. Do not place targets on frames.

9. no 50.cal BMG.

10. Slugs only for shotguns on Rifle Range. No shot of any type.

11. Rapid/reckless (machinegun style ) fire is prohibited.

12. Ranges are closed during monthly meetings.

13. Sunday Shooting after 9am.

14. Work proceeding on or near a range(mowing etc.) precludes shooting on that range.

15. Pick up brass and hulls. Live ammo must not be left behind and it must be disposed of off of Club grounds.

16. All ranges open at 9am closed at sunset.

17. Rifle range targets are designed for firing from the sitting position at a bench! no standing ,kneeling or sitting position shooting allowed.

18. All shooting is to be done from inside the rifle range structure.

19. Hunting type pistols are allowed. NO compact carry style.

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→ PISTOL RANGE RULES ♣

1. NYS Law. No one is allowed to handle or fire a hand gun without a Pistol Permit.

2. Safety is first. If it looks like fun, don't do it. In an emergency Dial 911 and tell them to respond to 420 Dater Hill Rd Brunswick, NY Send someone to Dater Hill Rd to direct emergency personnel.

3. Eye and ear protection is required.

4. No more than seven (7) people on line at one time.

5. Keep guns facing in a safe direction with fingers off the trigger until ready to fire.

6. When anyone is down by the targets, all guns will be out of shooters hand, empty and the actions open.

7. Shooters that are between lean-to and targets have right away. No shooting around other shooters.

8. Shoot only paper targets. Shooting the frames only adds work for club members.

9. Follow a cease fire order. From anyone.

10. Make sure you are shooting into the berm. We are responsible for all projectiles that leave the property.

11. Clean up when you are done. Take empties, targets and empty boxes. Leave the range better than when you came.

12. All rapid/reckless machine gun style fire is prohibited.

13. No Sunday shooting before 9am

14. Range closes at sunset.

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This is your club. Have some responsibility and pride.

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→ Tactical Shotgun Range Rules ♣

1. Paper targets only placed within boundaries of wooden frame.

2. No Slugs. Shot shells only

3. When done remove target, pick up empties and dispose of off Club property.

4. Make sure Rifle Range is clear before using this area!

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→ Skeet/Trap Range Rules ♣

1. Use # 7.5 to # 9 shot shells in low base only.

2. Do not move machines.

3. Pick up empties and dispose of off Club grounds.

4. Make Rifle Range users aware of your presence before using this area

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→ And furthermore I'm including these safety rules: ♣

Ten Commandments of Gun Safety
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Don't rely on your gun's safety Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use Be sure of your target and what's beyond it If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care	Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting Use proper ammunition Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting Don't alter or modify your gun and have it serviced regularly Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using
More Safety Rules: ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED The only exception to this occurs when one has a weapon in his hands and he has personally unloaded it for checking. As soon as he puts it down, Rule one applies again. NEVER LET THE MUZZLE COVER ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO DESTROY You may not wish to destroy it, but you must be clear in your mind that you are quite ready to if you let that muzzle cover the target. To allow a firearm to point at another human being is a deadly threat, and should always be treated as such. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET This we call the Golden Rule because its violation is responsible for about 80 percent of the firearms disasters we read about. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET You never shoot at anything until you have positively identified it. You never fire at a shadow, or a sound, or a suspected presence. You shoot only when you know absolutely what you are shooting at and what is beyond it.

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→ And Speaking of Rules let us not forget this one ♣

Taconic Beef Jerky Rule:
It's been over five years since we last sighted a sasquatch at our Club!
The reason for this is we outlawed the presence of beef jerky on our property!
Now as you can plainly see from this image taken by one of our security cameras the damn things are back!
Probably because someone brought a bag in and forgot to take it with them!
Please remember no beef jerky means no stinking Big Foot!

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→ I have to shorten this page!
Keeeping with my never delete anything policy,
all previous posts and info are on the archive page.

→ TVRGC ARCHIVES

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There ain't no fish here: Well that may be the case! This link sent in by George Hillje will at least tell you where they were though!

New York State Freshwater Fishing Records - NYS DEC

www.dec.ny.gov

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A little help from our friends: I forgot last month to say thanks to Robyn Wilkes for all her hard work during the years she was our Clubs Secretary! So thank you Robyn! Now on another positive note Robyn has agreed to stay on as a consultant! We thank her for this too! Her expertise is a very valuable asset!

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Our Club Today ♣

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Report from Range Officers and Board Members on potential changes that would help to make club safer!

Vote to reimburse the "Accreditation Fee" paid to the NRA by our Range Officers!

Updates on both Rifle and Pistol Range improvements!

Onward!

Range Safety Officers: On July 25th ten of our own fellow members successfully completed this very long course! We're pleased to announce the following are now NRA certified Range Safety Officers:
Jay Wilkes
Tom Batsios
Mark Caruso
Ken Kaskoun
Kevin Busch
Paul Quinn
Lorraine Litten
Nick Calordino
George Fradenburg
Walt Johntson

Stinkin' Badges: Please remember that all Club members must wear their i.d. badge when using any of the Clubs ranges! Don't forget that a vote by your fellow members decided that no badge on the range means no shoot!

Gate: Please keep gate closed at all times. Also remember a lock will be attached in January of 2019. Your Clubhouse key will open that lock.If you haven't a key you should obtain one asap.The cost is $5.00.

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~Should The Club Pay for a Full Time Zumba Instructor?

→ Hats off time: We all should offer our own Don Miller and big pat on the back. While off duty from his job at the Sheriffs Dept Don made one hell of an apprehension. According to the Newspapers and local TV it looked like something out of a movie too. Seems Don did a flying tackle to take a rapidly fleeing perpetrator down. Jeezas that had to be something to see. That said Congratulations Don and thank you too!

→ Rumor Dept: Once again this month we're going to confirm or deny some rumors that have been floating around the Club!

--- Rumor One: That Pat Rinaldi was once a member of a famous Rock Band! Answer: Yes.He was the drummer for Santana.He left shortly after Woodstock to start his own janitorial company!

--- Rumor Two: That Fred Job played Eddie Haskell on The Leave It To Beaver Show! Answer: Yes and Moe Barbera was The Beaver!

--- Rumor Three: That Doc designed the M-16! Answer: No! He has been known to drink a lot of MD-20-20 though!

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From previous months:

→ Rehashing of Basic Range Rules: We have added 50 new members since last September first. For that reason we'd like to remind all of existing rules!

→ Rifle Range: Please read rules before using. Not mentioned the use of pistols on rifle range is permitted. Pistol shooters must shoot only at existing target distances and at targets placed on existing wooden frames.

→ Skeet Range: Shotguns only loaded with shot from #'s 4 to 9 0nly. No buck or slugs of any type. Magnums are not needed or recomended!

→ Pistol Range: First 8' on left side facing. This open area is for the use of shotguns. Holders for cardboard targets are placed there. Please do not use any area other then those 8'. Pistol Range right hand side: Pistols only. Please place your target only on the 2'x2' plywood!

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→ Rumors: In any organization it seems you have rumors. We feel if some of these go unaddressed damage can occur. So we've decided to address three that are currently in circulation around our Club!

1) I've heard that you guys invited Andrew Cuomo to our Founders Day Picnic! If you've heard that it's true. He won't be attending though. It seems he refuses to attend dressed as a piñata as we asked!

2) I've heard that Doc was once the Manager of The Supremes! The answer to that is False. He never was. He did come to a Christmas Party a few years ago dressed as Diana Ross though.Heck he even belted out a pretty darn good version of Stop In The Name Of Love!

3) I've heard that Henry Rifle is actually going to be engraved "Fred Job. Worlds Best Gun Club President and Firefighter Extraordinaire" This we've heard too. So we went to Fred and asked him. His Answer was FALSE. That inscription will never be marked on any firearm. It will though ne inscribed on a bronze bust of himself he will unveil at the August Picnic!

→ A Little Help from Our friends: Thanks go to:
Steve Merriman.Ara Shahanian and Scott Favreau for their generous Donations!

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♣ REMINDER:

→ NO 50 cal bmg
rounds are to be used on any ranges!

→ PLASTIC REACTIVE
targets are for .22 rifle only!

→ NO RAPID FIRE ON ANY RANGES:
a count of three is required between each round.This is not new.Its been a rule here for 20 years!!!!

→ PAPER TARGETS
only on any range.They must be placed so they
DO NOT TOUCH ANY WOODEN PART OF THE FRAMES!

→ TACTICAL SHOTGUN AREA
is located on the pistol range. It is the first 8 feet only!

→ CLAY BIRD RANGE:
6 TO 8 SHOT ONLY!

→ CARRY IN CARRY OUT!
We have no garbage disposal. So if you bring it make sure its with you when you leave!

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Keeping with my policy of never deleting anything, I will post all previous info to the archive page.

→ TVRGC ARCHIVES

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Doug Doyle has sent this! If you fish the Hudson there's some good news for you!
→ DEC NY Permits

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→ Imagine yourself working at a job where almost everyday you and your coworkers risked life and limb to save lives and property! Then one day you're in a situation where you go far beyond what's even expected of that norm!So far beyond that even your coworkers are amazed! They're so amazed by your actions they decide you should receive an award! Guess that something you did would have to be dammed spectacular! Well that was the case last year for Troy Firefighter and our very own Ray Littlejohn! Ray was in situation where a person was trapped on the third floor of a burning building and there was no way out for him! Not until Ray decided to do something anyway! Ray risked his life and brought that man out of the 3rd floor window! Saving his life! For his actions his fellow firefighters nominated him for and he received the 2012 Maltese Cross Award! We'd like to congratulate Ray for his bravery! we're proud to say he's one of us too!

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Speaking of people who help this Club I have to mention Al Chabot! For over 20 years Al has been committed to making this organization a better one! We thank Al for all of those efforts! in recognition of his commitment The Board of Directors has decided to make Al an Honorary Lifetime Member! Thank you Al!

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→ Pat Rinaldi! No matter when or what you can count on Pat to be there and do whats got to be done! Thank you Pat!

→ Those of us who carry might want to read this piece sent in by fellow Jack Borden! It offers some very good advice! Thanks Jack!

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Job Well Done,
Thank You Very Much.

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Our Mailing Address:

♣ Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club ♣
420 Dater Hill Road
Troy New York 12180

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♥ And let us all remember those we shall not see here again: Rocky Harris, Isabelle Seales, Joel Konieczny---R.I.P.

♥ 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.

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The Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club was incorporated in 1927!
It was in existence for many years before that though. In fact Teddy Roosevelt was a regular competitor on our grounds when he was New York City Police Commissioner from 1895 to 1897. In short this makes our club some where around 111 years old! Quite an accomplishment and something we as members should all take pride in and celebrate.
Doc Mc G.

Get action. Seize the moment.
Man was never intended to become an oyster.
~~Theodore Roosevelt - The Bullmoose

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Apostle of Ireland
Born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387;
Died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 461.

I came to the Irish people to preach the Gospel and endure the taunts of unbelievers, putting up with reproaches about my earthly pilgrimage, suffering many persecutions, even bondage, and losing my birthright of freedom for the benefit of others.

The Lord hath given to me, though humble, the power of working miracles among a barbarous people, such as are not recorded to have been worked by the great Apostles. But I beseech you, let no one believe that for these or the like works I am to be at all equaled with the Apostles, or with any perfect man, since I am humble, and a sinner, and worthy only to be despised.

The Shield of St. Patrick

St. Patrick's Confession

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Thanks Mike

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New York State
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New York State Senate

New York State Assembly

New York’s 57th, The Honorable Kathy Hochul

United States Congress

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Welcome TVRGC.com

Welcome to the Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club!

Originally incorporated in 1927, the Taconic Valley Rod and Gun Club is located off Dater Hill Road in the hamlet of Eagle Mills, Town of Brunswick, Rensselaer County New York. The club property boasts rifle ranges of 50, 100 and 200 yards with covered firing line, 50 foot pistol range with covered firing line, informal trap and archery ranges, and Clubhouse and picnic area. Small by comparison to many other fish and game clubs, this allows for a more close knit group able to respond to the needs of our membership and facilities.Few organized shoots are scheduled by the Club. Rather, groups of members will meet for various activities on the Club grounds centered on the shooting sports. Shooting the bull in the Clubhouse is popular on Sunday afternoons!

Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 11:00 am in the Tom Parker Memorial Clubhouse. Work parties are held occasionally, usually announced at the meetings, in the quarterly newsletter, or on this website. A cookout is held on the club grounds during August, and a holiday party is held.

In order to join, prospective members should complete a membership application and submit it with an application fee during a regular club meeting, or on any Sunday afternoon when at least 4 Board members are present. Annual dues are required.

Club dues have remained low for several years now, due in large part to the efforts of your officers and board members who never spend a dollar if we don't have to. Please pay your dues promptly.

~~ Doug

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Taconic Valley Rod & Gun Club

420 Dater Hill Road
Troy, New York 12180

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Eagle Mills, New York

June 6th, 1944 The U. S. and her allies embark on a quest to save the world.

June 6th, 1944
The U. S. and her allies embark on a quest to save the world.