North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club

The STEAK SHOOT & PARTY is Saturday (February 4) from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM with the Steak Fry starting at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to attend. The cost is FREE if you break a white clay during the shoot. If you just want to have a great steak (with baked potato, vegetable, garlic bread and dessert) the cost will be $10. Break a black clay during the shoot and you are eligible to enter the drawing for a 12 line shoot card ($54 value). There will be a social time from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Scheduling Note: Due to the high volume of trap shooting on Saturday’s, the STEAK SHOOT on the trap field will not start until 1:00 PM.

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Jim Fellows is in need of volunteers to help prep the club prior to the Saturday Steak Shoot and Party. Meet Jim at the club this Friday (February 3). He’d like to get started at 9 a.m. – but says anytime is good. Questions? Contact Jim at: fellowsjp@gmail.com

ATA registered shoot
Sunday, January 1, 2012
shoot starts at 10 a.m.

Event#1  100  16 yard

Three classes
Targets   $22.00
Lewis Class  $10.00

Event #2   100 Handicap
Yard Groups (18-23)  (24-27)
Targets  $22.00
Lewis Class  $10.00
Long Run  $2.00

Event #3  50 Pair Doubles
Targets  $22.00
Lewis Class  $5.00

Jrs. and Sub Jrs. shoot for $10.50 – targets only

Shell awards for event 1 and 2  (Must have a minimum of 15 shooters per event)

Daily fees ATA/MTA  $4.00
Target fee $2.00 per 100 targets
Lewis Class – 10 or more entry’s two classes.  60/40

Lunch/food and shells available

ATA rules will govern the shoot
Management reserves the right to modify/change the program as necessary
Shoot is authorized by the ATA and the MAT

For more information, contact:  Terry Westedt  (616) 842-3036

22 Cal. Rimfire Squirrel League Pistol/Rifle

This is an opportunity for those members how frequented the outdoor range to have a shooting activity at the NORGC while the ODR is closed.

Where: NORGC indoor range

When: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month

January 9, 23

February 13, 27

March 12, 26

Time: starts at 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $8.00 per member

Equipment: 22 cal rimfire – pistol or rifle

hunting style rifle or any pistol (no target rifles)

Course of fire: all shots at 50 feet

Squirrels – 10 shots from a standing position – with support

Squirrels – 10 shots from a seated position – shooting off hand

Squirrels – 10 shots from standing position off hand

5 @ vertical standing squirrel and 5 @ horizontal squirrel

Each squirrel has scoring rings to facilitate scoring

A total of 100 pts. possible from each position (300 points possible total)

Must shoot in four of the matches to be eligible for trophies

Two separate classes:  Rifle and Pistol

For more information – contact Terry Westedt @ 842-3036

Sign up for Winter League 2012 begins December 10 with a PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Clubhouse.
(See information following League schedule)

The leagues are open to anyone who wants to try our club again or maybe for their very first time … at member rates!

• Shoot anytime during open club hours.
• Beginners are welcome. There will be two free shooting clinics in January to help get started.
• Scores will be handicapped.
• A small fee ($35) will cover prizes, your first event and the Awards Banquet dinner. Additional events are $10 each.
• SIGNING BONUS! Sign up before January 2 and get ONE event FREE!
• Purchase 12 round shoot cards at a discount over normal rates.
• Leagues start in December and consist of 12 rounds for each event.
• Bring a team or join a team.
• Events: 5 Man Skeet, Skeet Doubles, .410 bore, Classic Skeet, 5 Man Trap and NEW this year – “2 Man – Five Stand”

LEAGUE SCHEDULE

• Winter League Shooting (for score) Begins on 12/14/2011
• January 7 – Men’s Free Skeet and Trap Clinics 11 am to 3 pm
• January 21 – Women’s Free Skeet and Trap Clinics 11 am to 3 pm
• January 29 – First Rounds Must Be Completed
• BYE WEEK first week of February Compile Scores and Teams
• February 4 STEAK SHOOT and MID WINTER PARTY – Steak & Beer (5 pm)
• February 12 – Fifth Round Must Be Completed
• February 19 – Sixth Round Must Be Completed
• February 26 – Seventh Round Must Be Completed
• March 4 – Eighth Round Must Be Completed
• March 10 – MEMBER/GUEST OUTING
• March 11 – Ninth Round Must Be Completed
• March 17 – ST. PAT’S DAY PHEASANT SHOOT @ the Hay Marsh – $100 Deposit Required
• March 18 – Tenth Round Must Be Completed
• March 24 & 25 – BAD BOY’S SHOOT
• March 25 – Eleventh Round Must Be Completed
• April 1 – Twelfth Round Must Be Completed – End of League Shooting
• April 14 – WINTER LEAGUE BANQUET – Starts at 5:30 pm

SKEET & TRAP WINTER LEAGUE 2012 KICKOFF

PANCAKE BREAKFAST ($5.00 donation)
THIS IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
COME SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR YOUR CLUB! 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 at 9:00 AM

• PANCAKES
• SAUSAGE
• SCRAMBLED EGGS
• MILK, JUICE & COFFEE

SPECIAL FUN EVENTS:

• 30 BIRD FLUSH
• LONG BIRD SHOOT
• All Proceeds Designated for New Portable Clay Thrower

The West Michigan pistol league  starts on Friday January 6, 2012.  The club’s indoor facilities will be open to practice on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 and Tuesdays thereafter.

Starting time is 6:30 pm.

Rockford Sportsman’s Club
11115 Northland Drive
Rockford, MI  49431
616 866-4273
Sight-in Days     25yd.- 200yd. ranges,  pistol range
Saturdays         5NOV & 12NOV
Sundays           6NOV & 13NOV
10am-3pm         $5.00 suggested donation

Twin Lake Gun Club
3180 Duff Road
Twin Lake, MI  49457
231 828-5247
Sight-in days          100yd and 200yd ranges,  pistol range
29OCT-14NOV        9am-1 hour before dusk
$5.00                      members have priority and reserve benches 1 & 2

Fennville Rod & Gun Club
2503 49th St.
Fennville, MI  49408
269 561-2133
Sight-in Days          7NOV-11NOV
$5.00                      25yd – 400yd ranges

Tulip City Rod & Gun Club
4381 136th Ave.
Holland, MI
616 786-0223
Daily membership $15    range fee $5.00 for half hour, $10.00 for an hour
INDOOR 100YD RANGE    please call ahead for hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

Grand Haven, MI.

As a result of the recent incident involving the GVSU Department of Public Safety’s use of the outdoor range on September 29, 2011 and in order to ensure the safety of our friends and neighbors in Grand Haven Township, the Board of Directors of North Ottawa Rod and Gun Club will continue to have the outdoor range closed indefinitely.  The Board of Directors has remained consistent in this message until we have had an opportunity to thoroughly review the incident in great detail.

The Club has not yet received a written report from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office regarding the GVSU Department of Public Safety incident.   The Board has closed the outdoor range until a thorough review of the incident, Club policies and the outdoor range itself has been completed.  This review will also include consideration of whether the continued use of the outdoor range by law enforcement agencies is appropriate.

The Board of Directors of North Ottawa Rod and Gun Club takes this matter very seriously and will continue to work with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Grand Haven Township, and the Club’s friends and neighbors to address any legitimate concerns before the outdoor range reopens.

The safety of our members, friends and neighbors is our highest priority.   For that reason, the outdoor range will remain closed.

NORGC Members – It’s that time of the year again – time for the NORGC Plaid Shirt Party.
Event organizer Karl French has been busy and here are the details:

Date: Tuesday, November 1
Time: 5:30 p.m. til ?
Cost: Adults $8.00,  Kids under 12 – $5.00
Menu: a variety of hot soups and baked potatoes with the fixings
Beer, pop and water included
and………………
Auction items include:
a Savage model 220  20 ga. slug gun
a Tim Olt knife
Any other donated items are welcome.  Contact Karl French at karlfrench1096@msn.com

By a vote of the Board of Directors, all Club facilities will be closed November 15-30, 2011. The Club will reopen for skeet and trap shooting on November 30, 2011.

The following positions are up for election:
Vice President (2 year term)
Jeff Strauss

Board of Directors:  4 – two year term
Ethan Barnett
Jay Greer
Michael Ryan
Terry Westedt
Ballots will have space available for write-in votes.

The amendment to Article III, Section VI of our Bylaws, prescribing election procedure was passed by our Board of Directors at its regular meeting on September 12. As outlined in earlier communication with members – prior to voting on the amendment – this procedure represents a change in past election practices.

Ballots will be available at the Club house as beginning October 12. The Clubhouse will be the only polling place where ballots are to be personally returned. When you personally return your ballot, you will put it in the locked ballot box. Your name will be checked off the Membership list.

The election period will be from October 12 through November 13. The club will be closed November 15 – November 29.  The club will be open on Wednesday, November 30th. This will be the final day of voting.

Our effort is to make ballots as available as possible, while striving to achieve economy in administering the election. I hope you will do your part.
Mark H. Welch, President