January 2008 Newsletter

The January shoot is the 27^th. 0900-1130 Practice, 1130-1230 Lunch, 1230 Shoot.

>>>>>>>> Range Repairs Sat. 26 Jan 0900-1200! <<<<<<<<

>>>>>>>> Club Oyster Roast Sat. 2 Feb <<<<<<<<

January Range Officer: John Kincaid

December’s Top Aggregate Rifle Shooters:

Master – Dennis Darling 119 -2X

Expert – Perry Pickering 105

December’s Meat Shoot Winners:

Master – John Mouzon 255 -1X

Expert – Perry Pickering 203

2007 Officers

President: Rocky Thomas

Vice President: Paul Gainey

Treasurer: Greg Clem

Secretary: Dennis Darling

Sr. Range Officer & Score Keeper: John Mouzon

Range Repairs! On Sat. the 26^th we will be repairing the range in preparation for the State Shoot. Start time will be about 0900 and we will be there until the work is finished, 3-4 hours. Only got an hour? Great, we can use you. Bring hammers, saws, shovels, gloves, post hole diggers, water, and lunch. Maximum participation means minimum time to finish. All those who have volunteered to supply materials, please bring those with you or arrange with one of the Club officers for delivery.

*Oyster Roast* Saturday 2 Feb the Club will be hosting an Oyster Roast for all members and their families. Rocky Thomas will be calling everyone to coordinate food and drink. Don’t forget to ask him what time to be there! Roast will be held at Rocky’s place in Pimlico, BYOB and chairs.

Next Business Meeting: 7:30PM Thursday, 31 January 2008, Rocky Thomas’ place. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. We need to start forming committees for the State Shoot. Maximum participation is required to ensure a successful shoot. We will be needing individuals and teams for registration, scoring, range control, and food.

The February shoot will be Sunday the 24^th and the following business meeting will be Thursday, February 28^th.

The Club will be hosting the 2008 South Carolina State Shoot. We have established the shoot dates of 7-9 March 2008, just 2 short months from now.

The Club will be making wood plaques as we have done in past years, with John and Paul Gainey handling wood, shaping, and staining, Rocky will handle plates and medallions. Greg Clem will be heading the Registration group and Ron Williams will head up Scoring. John will be the Senior Range Officer. Much assistance will be needed by all of the officers, including range control and target pullers. Paul Gainey is working on the food purchases and preparation. Please contact any of the above if you can help.

We have selected a pocketed T-shirt with a single stenciled logo on the pocket. Purchase price for the shirts will be $12. The registration fee has been established at $12 and registration allows for 1 shirt to be purchased at ½ price.

All parts for the State Champion prize pistol have been procured and John has nearly completed its assembly.

New Shoot Schedule: At each shoot we will schedule 6-7 targets; 3 Aggregate, 1-2 Animal or non-standard (Hunters, NGNG, etc), and 2 Pistol or Musket. The relays will be held to a strict 20 minute limit. Targets may be shot in any order and more than one target may be shot during a relay. Marked targets may be shot for more than one relay. Shooters may shoot any or all of the targets as they wish, in any order.

If you require any black powder (GOEX FFFg $12.50/lb) please contact the Club Secretary. We have just received a new shipment. You may pick it up at my place or at the next shoot but first come, first served.

For Sale:

Jim Rozelle has 4 (or more) boxes of .490 Hornady Swaged Round Balls, $5⁰⁰ each box.

CLUB DUES: Plan ahead for this year’s dues. $75 is needed by the first shoot of the year (Jan 27^th) to remain in good standing.

If you have items for sale that you would like included in the newsletter, contact the Club Secretary.