June 14, 2008

• Quick reminder that theIron City Duathlon will be taking place on Sunday June 16. This will result in the road to the Club being closed from 12:30pm - 3:00 pm. If you plan on shooting you must come early or come after 3:00pm to avoid any issues.

June 10, 2008

• Please use caution in and around the Club house. There is still material, (both good and waste) to be picked up not to mention there is a large gap now between the Club house and the patio so watch your footing carefully. The inside of the Club still needs to be cleaned up and the furniture / tables repositioned. Again please use caution in these areas.

June 9, 2008

• The renovations went really well at the Club this past weekend. The old wall was removed, the new wall erected, complete with a new steel door, and the elevated firing platform in the Sporting Clays course is well underway. The new Wobble Trap machine is installed and needs to be fine tuned to be made fully operational. The biggest projects have now, for the most part been completed. There are always odd jobs and clean-up to do so make sure you volunteer and help out YOUR Club. If you are unsure what you can do do help contact any Exec member for suggestions!
  
• Special thanks go to Club members J. Kennedy, C. Moyles, P. Mugford, M. Filippi, A. Gillis, S. Osborne, E. Tremblay, D. Thomas, K. Pomeroy, R. Brazil, J. Bouffard, B. Gavin, B. Elliott for giving up part of (if not all) of their weekend to make this work happen. Thanks a lot guys! Special mention also to Club members K. Connors & Z. Hicks. Although they could not be there to help they provided an ATV trailer (which made moving material & tools to the Sporting Course a lot easier ) and donated the steel door.
  

June 5, 2008

• The attachments for the new "Wobble Trap" machine have arrived. Hopefully they will be installed this weekend as there will be no shooting as a result of the renovations going on at the Club house.

June 3, 2008

• The first centerfire pistol Combat Shoot of the season was held this evening despite the rain / wet snow. Participating shooters expended an average of 250 rounds each and got to practice a variety of static drills, dynamic drills and combinations of both. The class was well attended and everyne had a great time despite the chilly temperature.
• The new membership cards have now arrived. Completed cards will be left at the Club for existing members to collect them on their next visit.
  

May 28, 2008

• Negotiations are underway for the purchase of our raffle prizes for this year's fundraiser. As it stands right now it seems like we will be getting a big screen TV & home theatre system as a grand prize. Depending on total costs we may also be adding a game console (X-box / Wii) and a GPS unit so that there is something there for everyone.
• We are also discussing the purchase of T-Shirts / Sweatshirts & Decals with the Club logo on them. The final cost of each item will be made available soon and a notification e-mail will be sent to all members. We  will not be stocking these items. There will be a single run of these items this summer and they will only be available as a pre-order  & pre-paid arrangement.
• The Club web site has been visited by .20 Gauge World Champion Skeet Shooter Louise Lemieux Daoust.  She has left us  a brief message via our guest book. Feel free to read what she has to say and send her a note!
• Do not forget that the Club web site has a free Buy & Sell section available to all Club members. Send a description along with your name & contact info and they will be added to the page.
  

May 25, 2008

• The weekend of June 7 & 8 has been slotted for work on the Club House. We will be repairing the NE wall and entrance way. There are lots of other tasks that the Club needs done so feel free to come lend a hand even if you do not have any carpentry skills. The more help the merrier. **(Please note that there will be NO SHOOTING during this work weekend.)**
  

May 20, 2008

• All of the Sporting Clays Courses are now open and ready for business! These birds are a real challenge and lend a very interesting aspect to the shotgunning sports.
  

May 18, 2008

• The new "Wobble" trap machine will be shipped to us on Tuesday, May 20. This new machine will add an intersting element to the game of trap as well as eliminating the need of a person in the trap house thanks to the integrally mounted 200 bird carousel.
  

May 17, 2008

• Membership fees are now due. Special shell & bird pricing are available as a privilege to paid members. Please show the Club the same courtesy by paying your dues promptly.
• Shooters availing of the Trap Boy are required to pay a $5.00 flat rate fee regardless of how many rounds you shoot. Use him for one round or all day / evening it will still only cost you $5.00. Please keep this in mind when paying for your round(s) at the end of a shoot.
  

May 16, 2008

• The bulk shotgun ammo order is in. Please contact Club president M. Filippi ASAP to pick up your order. Remember that any balance owing on your order must be paid at this time as well or you will not be permitted to take your shells.
  

May 14, 2008

• We have once again secured a 10% discount for Club members at C'est La Vie Sports in Labrador City. This discount applies to all  regularly priced firearms & firearm related items in stock. You Club membership card must be displayed at time of purchase to obtain the discount. Thanks to the new store owner John for supporting us. Please show some patronage to a local supporting business.
• We are looking for a fridge suitable for our canteen as the old one recently gave up after many years of service. If you have a full size fridge you are willing to donate to the Club please let anyone on the executive know and we will make arrangements to get it picked up. 
  

May 2, 2008

• A new pay sheet has been implemented at the Club. The new sheets have the rounds shot under one section and the ammunition / consumables listed under a different section (Tab #2 in the binder). A Range Officer is required to "sign off" on the sheet when you pay. If there is no RO signature next to your total, your bill will be considered UNPAID! It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that a Club RO signs off next to your name when you hand in your money at the end of a shoot.
• All members / visitors are reminded that they MUST sign the Range Rules Acknowledgement log  located in the front of the sign-in log  on their very first visit to the range. Unlike the sign-in log which requires you to sign in & out at each visit, the Acknowledgement log need only be signed once a year at the beginning of each shooting season.
  

April 27, 2008

• Today was a great first day at the Club! The weather was fantastic and shooters took advantage of it! Lots of birds were dusted (and missed!) on both the Trap & Skeet fields. The Club is now open for business on Sundays only until the grounds dry up a little better and we can get a proper schedule established.
  

April 26, 2008

• Thanks to Peter Mooney who spent time today at the Club on a front end loader generously provided by General Steam Cleaning. Peter cleared off the remaining snow around the Trap field as well as clearing off the Skeet Field and opening up the Covered Firing Point. Thanks also go to Yvon Gagnon, owner of GSC, for providing the equipment and fuel to make this possible!
  

April 24, 2008

• All 1-Year Club memberships will expire on May 1. This means that your ATT's are out too! Do not delay! Renew your membership ASAP! We have a limited number of lockers available so it's first come, first served!
  

April 21, 2008

• Thanks to Scott Stone & Max Filippi The Club House and Trap field are now open for business starting this weekend. Thanks for the help! We are now looking for volunteers to help shovel out the Covered Firing Point as well as the Skeet Field. Let's make it happen!
  

April 18, 2008

• The bulk order for ammo has been submitted. We should see delivery in mid-May. (Possibly sooner for the pistol ammo.) Please do not delay in picking up your order and paying any remaining balance you may have.
  

April 12, 2008

• The new "Wobble" machine and carousel have been ordered for the Trap House. This will add an exciting dimension to the game of Trap as well as eliminating the need for a trap boy in the house to load the machine. Delivery is expected in 10 weeks at a cost of ~ $2000. 
  

April 6, 2008

• The AGM was held despite the very poor weather. Several key issues were discussed & the new Club executive was elected and is listed on the "Contact Us page". The minutes from the AGM will be posted on the web in the very near future.

March 28, 2008

• Special thanks to Erin, Stephen and Bill for shoveling the 4+ feet of snow off the roof of the Club house. The amount of snow was becoming a concern but thanks to their initiative & effort a possible dilemma was diverted. Your efforts did not go un-noticed. Thanks! 

March 20, 2008

• We are now able to offer pistol ammo in various calibers for the bulk Club order. Interested parties should contact M. Filippi for more details.

March 19, 2008

• It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of long-time Club member Mr. Reg Power who passed away, at the young age of 53 years,  on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Miller Center in St. John's, NL after a long struggle with cancer. Visitation will take place at Carnell's Funeral Home, St. John's on Friday, March 21 from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Funeral services will take place at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Saturday, March 22 at 9am. Our condolences to the family, especially Florence, Trina & Scott. Reg will most certainly be missed. On-line condolences may be sent via www.coombsfuneralhome.ca
  

March 10, 2008

• Club members are reminded that the cut-off date for the bulk ammo order is Sunday, March 30. Please contact J. Bouffard if you would like to participate.

March 5, 2008

• The Club executive held its annual pre-season meeting to discuss upcoming issues, event dates & concerns. The AGM has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 at the Lab City arena meeting room beginning at 8:30 pm. All Club members are strongly urged to attend. This is your time to voice your concerns, help decide policy  and take part in the election of a new Club executive. 

February 24, 2008 

• The Club is getting ready to place it's bulk order for ammunition. Take advantage of the low prices now as suppliers are expecting a 20% increase in ammo pricing over the summer. Pricing is $53.00 per box (includes taxes but not shipping) for 250 rounds. Shotgun ammo is Federal "Top Gun" available in .12ga 1oz  2 3/4"  #7 1/2 or  #8 loads as well as .12ga  2 3/4"  1 1/8oz  #7 1/2 or #8 and .20ga 7/8oz  #8 or #9 shot. The prices offered are lower than ANYWHERE else in town. Last year with freight the ammo worked out to be ~$58 / case including shipping. This is $20 cheaper than anywhere else! This deal is only available to Club members. Other ammo types including pistol & rifle ammo may be available. Pricing to be determined depending on the quantity. A non-refundable deposit is required with every order. *Club members not participating in the bulk ammo order will not be able to buy ammo at reduced pricing during the shooting season.* Please send all inquiries or orders to J. Bouffard via e-mail or by calling 944-2245.
  

• Club members with ATT's: Be advised that most ATT's to our Club will expire April 30, 2008. Renew your memberships now to avoid delays in the issue of new ATT's.