September Welcome New Members. Valeria Bozek. Radford Smith. Rick and Jo Ellen Collin. Contents

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1 September 2016 Contents 1 New Members 2 TRA Repair Action & Dove Hunt 3 General Info Range Officer Duty & Paul 4 Giambrone Awards 5 Fall Skeet League Info 6 Fall Skeet League Pictures 7 Fall Skeet League Pictures 8 Fall Doubles League Info 9 Fall Doubles League Pictures and Mike Gerschick Awards 10 World Warm Up Results 11 World Warm Up Pictures 12 World Warm Up Pictures 13 World Warm Up Pictures 14 World Warm Up Pictures 15 World Warm Up Pictures Bullseye Match 9/08/ Pocket Pistol Match 9/13/ Bullseye Match 9/15/ Bullseye Match 9/17/ Bullseye Match 9/22/ Bullseye Match 9/30/ Club Officer info & Ad s Welcome New Members Valeria Bozek Radford Smith Rick and Jo Ellen Collin Page 1

2 They expect this to be complete by the end of the week if all goes well. All ranges will continue to be closed on weekdays until around 4 pm. They will be open as usual on weekends. I will send out another when the ranges can resume normal weekday use. Please do not use them before 4 pm until then. Thanks, Jeff Zwiebel TRA Repair Update September 27, 2016 While the dirt mounds may be gone, the sewer line crews still have some work to complete. The new manhole has been poured and will be backfilled tomorrow. There is some other concrete work that needs to be done around the existing manholes to repair damage from the bypass lines. Also some more finish grading in front of the shotgun range and on the rifle range. We all recognize Jason Foshea and Will Chisum as championship shooters on the clay fields, and as the picture below shows, they are just as effective on the dove fields, great shooting guys!! Page 2

3 November 12 Grand Prairie Education Committee (leave message) Public Days 2016 October 15 November 19 December 17 Work Days 2016 Iron Man October 23 1:00 Mike Dennis Saturday October 15 None Scheduled Jason Foshea November 3 December 1 Page Bullseye matches each Thursday 6:00 pm until May 31 6:30 pm June July August 6:00 pm Sept thru end of daylight savings 900 Bullseye matches 3 rd Saturday at 9:00.22 Silhouette matches 4th Saturday at 9:00 Match Directors Dan Brown brzpq35mx@att.net Jim Wilson jkw948@yahoo.com Bill Schweitzer try8@verizon.net

4 Range Welcome Officer New Duty Members & Special Events Day Date Range Officer Special Event Sat Oct 8 Kent Megarity Sun Oct 9 Donny Penwell Wed Oct 12 Rusty Porter Sat Oct 15 Richard Simbala Work Day Sun Oct 16 Ken Flippen Wed Oct 19 Mike Shuping Sat Oct 22 Darian Mock Sun Oct 23 Howard Huber Iron Man Shoot Wed Oct 26 Jim Speer Sat Oct 29 Jack Foster Sun Oct 30 Steve Gilmore Wed Nov 2 Bill Weatherby Sat Nov 5 Gil George Sun Nov 6 Roy Walker Wed Nov 9 Kerry Williams GPGC member Paul Giambrone III continues his success on the skeet field, HOA at the US Open in Stockton CA (see above) and HOA at Best of Texas - a nice belt for Best of Texas Congratulations Paul!! Page 4

5 GPGC Fall 2016 Skeet League Team Clay- Busters 3 on 8 Dead N Deader 7 Come 11 Five Guys Team 6 Go Figure No Names 5 of a Kind Terry s Fun Bunch Captain Kerry Williams Mike Gerschick Mike Ferrera Ken Flippin Steve Hambrick Greg Peterson Bill Weatherby Joe Bettacchi David Todd Bill Schweitzer Gene Wills Will Chisum Frank Schmeider Glen Hughes Robert Fournerat Adam Roberts Dennis Parkison Bobby Sherrill Walter Kilroy Brad Ambrose John Nix Michael Dennis John Basilone Russ Flippin David McDaniel Bryan Roberts Jay Phillips Richard Simbala Dwain Cottrell Scott Lauer Brad Fitzgerald Mike Dennis Chuck Enze Jennifer Lusk Bob Slusser Nicholas Godfrey Mike Miller Benny Emmons Gary Long Don Ambrose Darian Mock Donny Penwell Jack Martin Ric Panzera Gene Smith Dennis Godfrey Tony Murr Dave Stilley Marty Herndon Andrew Wyer The Fall league is off to a great start with 10 teams participating and as usual a fair amount of competitiveness. As of October 4, Mike Gerschick s team, 3 on 8, is leading followed by Kerry Williams and the Claybusters. Team 6 in third place is only 2 points behind the leader so not out by any means. Straights and HOA leaders are mostly familiar names with one notable exception, Nicholas Godfrey, who is definitely a contender. In Straights Nicholas and Will Chisum are tied with 7, followed by Mike Gerschick with 6. Darian Mock, Michael Dennis, and Mike Dennis follow with 5. League Standings October 4 Team Points Average 2 3 on Claybusters Team Come No Names Go Figure Dead N Deader of a Kind Five Guys Terry s Fun Bunch HOA leader is Nicholas Godfrey, followed by Will Chisum, Darian Mock, Michael Dennis and Mike Dennis. Kudos to Ken Flippen for his organization and outstanding meals and to Glen Hughes for managing the stats and the scores. Page 5

6 GPGC 2016 Fall Skeet Teams Go Figure Dennis Parkison, Bill Weatherby, Tony Murr, Mike Miller and Jay Phillips Team 6 Dennis Godfrey, Nicholas Godfrey, Adam Roberts, Bryan Roberts, not pictured is Greg Peterson Five Guys David McDaniel, Robert Fournerat, Gene Smith, Bob Slusser not pictured is Steve Hambrick Page 6

7 GPGC Fall 2016 Skeet teams continued More Recognition and Awards Dead N Deader Frank Schmeider, Jack Martin, John Basilone, not pictured Mike Ferrera and Chuck Enze 3 on 8 Michael Dennis, Mike Dennis, Mike Gerschick, Will Chisum, Donny Penwell 5 of a Kind Walter Kilroy, Gary Long, David Todd, Dwain Cottrell, not pictured Marty Herndon Page 7

8 GPGC 2016 Fall Skeet Doubles League Team Claybusters 3 on 8 Team 3 Team 4 Kerry Williams Mike Gerschick Jimmy Powell Benny Emmons Gene Wills Will Chisum Donnie Harris Patti Roberson John Nix Michael Dennis Robert Ellington Linda Hooper Brad Fitzgerald Mike Dennis Jason Foshea David Todd Darian Mock Donny Penwell Doug Thomas Greg Peterson The Fall Doubles league kicked off a week after the singles league. We have four teams and it is just as competitive as the singles league. Week 3 has Mike Gershick team 3 on 8 in the lead followed by Jimmy Powell s Team 3. Straights leadership is tied by Mike Gerschick and Darian Mock with 3 each, followed by Robert Ellington, Jimmy Powell and Michael Dennis with 2 each. Team Standings October 3 Team Points Avg 3 on Team Claybusters Team HOA leadership is pretty tight also, with one bird separating the first three places, Mike Gerschick leads with 147, followed by Darian Mock with 146 and Donnie Harris with 145. Team 3 Jimmy Powell, Doug Thomas, Donnie Harris, Jason Foshea, not pictured is Robert Ellington Page 8

9 GPGC Fall Doubles League continued Claybusters Kerry Williams, Darian Mock, John Nix, Gene Wills not pictured is Brad Fitzgerald Zone VI Skeet Pin Sub Senior Team Buckle Mike Gershick continues to earn awards in the skeet world even as it is sometimes a challenge off the skeet fields. Mikes squad, above, Gary Edwards, Mike Schmitt, Cindy DiMaggio, Mike and Donnie Harris shooting at the US Open in Stockton, California. They ate one of their best meals at the El Rancho Steakhouse and were forewarned about the dangers by the sign in the parking lot. Mike Schmitt, Cindy Dimaggio and Donnie Harris also won awards there. Congratulations to all!!! Page 9

10 WORLD WARM UP 2016 GPGC held the World Warm Up registered skeet tournament September The event drew seventy three shooters including seven international contestants from England and New Zealand. The Doubles event opened the tournament with two rotations slated. Highest scores of the day were two 98s from Mike Gerschick and Andrew Benson. Experience prevailed over youth and when the shoot- offs were through, Gerschick emerged as CH. Jason Foshea earned third place with a score of 97. Michael Dennis (AA) and Nicholas Godfrey (A) were Class Champs also with scores of 97. The 12 gauge event saw Jo Ellen Collin return to defend her 2015 win as gun CH with a perfect score of 100. A challenge came from Nicholas Godfrey and Allen Cline when they also shot perfect scores; this time Godfrey took gun champ, Collin RU and Cline 3 rd. Foshea (AAA) once again took class champ along with Jeff Zwiebel (B), both had scores of 99. As a testament to the target quality at GPGC, the 12g contestant had have scored a 95 or better in all classes to have garnered an award. The 20g championship was won outright by Michael Dennis with the lone 100. Scores of 99 rendered Nicholas Godfrey RU and Michael Schmitt 3 rd. Once the shoot-offs were completed entrants were treated to a steak dinner prepared by the lovely ladies of the kitchen ( plus Mr. Shuping) and Grill Master Richard Kummer. The evening s entertainment was provided by Plano Synergy and their very generous donation of game cameras and gun cases which given away as door prizes. Despite the ideal conditions on Sunday morning, the 28g also had a lone 100 from Gary Edwards (CH). Runner up and third came from seven scores of 99s; Godfrey (RU) and Cline (3 rd ) again showing they are not intimidated by the shoot off field and bested the group. 410 concluded the main shoot and Paul Newman was the Champ with a 100. Local gentlemen Ran Davis and Michael Dennis put up 98 s for RU and 3 rd respectively and Austin Reith s 98 won him AAA1. Lady CH was Ms. Jo Ellen Collin and only one bird behind her was Miss Charli Abendroth for LyRU. The coveted HOA title went to Michael Dennis with a score of 394. Paul Newman, Nicholas Godfrey, Andrew Benson and Austin Reith vied for RU and 3 rd. When the dust settled, experience triumphed over age once again and Mr. Newman was runner up and Godfrey 3 rd. Benson took home AAA1 and Rieth AA1. Recognition should be given to those whose efforts made The World Warm-Up part of the top 100 shoots in the country. The team of Skidmore and Speer who manage registration and statistical data are unequaled anywhere. The field volunteers deserve to be lauded because they are always in stealth mode and never inconvenience the squads or interrupt a shot. Gene Wills, Jeff Zwiebel, Richard Kummer, Randy Walhood have earned my respect for the time and effort they devote to the facility. Plano Synergy and the Lovelace family graciously donate door prizes for two registered tournaments a year and everyone loves a gift. Last but not least, the kitchen is manned by a cast of characters that work hard all day for two days and most do not even shoot competitive skeet. Thank you to you all! GPGC has the mastered the formula for successful registered skeet tournaments and it lies with the members who work so diligently to make the club what it is. Tracy Ragle Page 10

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16 GPGC Bullseye Match 09/08/16 We had 9 shooters participate on this still hot day in September. Clint Freeman, Floyd Jester, David Jones, Wesley Binney, Ron McCuller, Jim Wilson, Ed Dotson, Jim Grabbe and Dan Brown (not pictured) Winners were Ed Dotson, second, scoring X s with a M ACP, first was Jim Grabbe scoring X s with a Walthers GSP.22. Both shot one handed. Congratulations Guys. The score sheet is given below. For the GPGC Pistol Committee Dan Brown Scoresheet GPGC Bullseye Match 9/08/16 Match Director Dan Brown Shooter Mem Sights SF TF RF X s Total Rank Hold Gun David Jones Y RD hand S&W 22A Jim Grabbe Y RD hand Walthers GSP22 Floyd Jester Y Iron hand Ruger MK I Ron McCuller Y RD hand Dan Brown Y RD hand Browning Buckmark Ruger MK II 10 bbl Jim Wilson Y RD hand Ruger MK II Ed Dotson Y RD hand M ACP Clint Peterson Y RD hand HI Standard 10 bbl Wesley Binney N RD hand Ruger MK III Page 16

17 GPGC Pocket Pistol Match 09/13/2016 We had 5 shooters participate this afternoon. Richard Kummer, Floyd Jester, Gary Ledbetter, Ed Dotson and Dan Brown (not pictured). We welcome Richard to the pistol shooting group The winners were Floyd Jester second,scoring "X"'s, shooting a S&W M 60 with 38 Special ct'gs and Ed Dotson, winner, scoring "X", shooting a.380 auto. The Pocket Pistol Match range to the targets is 15 yards, rather than the usual 25 yards we shoot our regular Bullseye matches. The score sheet is given below. For the GPGC Pistol Committee, Dan Brown Scoresheet GPGC Pocket Pistol Match 09/13/16 Match Director Dan Brown Shooter SF TF RF X s Total Rank Hold Gun Richard Kummer hand Colt.380 Auto Floyd Jester hand S&W M60 38 Special Gary Ledbetter hand Glock M43 9mm luger Dan Brown hand S&W M60 38 Special Ed Dotson hand.380 Auto Page 17

18 GPGC Bullseye Match 9/15/2016 We had 9 shooters participate this afternoon, in steamy weather. It tried to rain before the match started, but that fizzled out so we didn't get wet. It was really steamy. The shooters were : Clint Freeman, Wesley Binney, Ron McCuller, Ed Dotson (behind Ron), Floyd Jester, Jim Grabbe ( behind Floyd), Dan Brown and Gary Ledbetter, hiding behind Dan. The winners were Floyd Jester, second shooting a S&WM S&W revolver, scoring 263-4"X"'s and Gary Ledbetter, winner, shooting a S&W 22 Victory auto, scoring "X"'s Gary just got it back from the S&W factory, for a too tight lug bolt holding the barrel in place.. Gary shot a 100 in timed fire. Sometime earlier this year, Floyd shot a 100 timed fire also, with a S&W M revolver. Congratulation guys. Clint Freeman s M 1911 type 45 pistol's optical sight misbehaved during slow fire so he took it off and shot the rest of the match with the iron sights. The score sheet is given below. For the GPGC Pistol Committee, Dan Brown Name Mem Sight SF TF RF X s Total Rank Hold Gun Jim Grabbe Y RD hand Walthers GSP Wesley Binney N RD hand Ruger MK III Clint Freeman Scoresheet GPGC Bullseye Match 9/15/16 Match Director Dan Brown Y RD / IRON hand M ACP Floyd Jester Y RD hand S&W M revolver Gary Ledbetter Y RD hand S&W Victory Dan Brown Y RD hand Ruger MK II Jim Wilson Y RD hand Ruger MK II Ron McCuller Y RD hand Browning Buckmark Ed Dotson Y RD hand M ACP Page 18

19 GPGC 900 Bullseye Match 9/17/2016 This match consisted of 2 sets of slow fire 10 strings, a National Match course of slow fire, timed fire and rapid fire, 2 sets of Timed fire strings, and 2 sets of Rapid fire strings for 9 total sets of strings. We had 3 shooters participate in the match today. The participants were Ed Dotson, Mike Horton, and Floyd Jester. We welcome back Mike,who hasn't shot with us for a while. Ed Dotson, winner,scoring 820/ "X"'s shooting a S&W M41, ONE handed. Floyd Jester, second place, scoring "X"'s, shooting a S&W M16 32 S&W REVOLVER, mostly DOUBLE ACTION!!! Talk about trigger control. WOW! He shot the Rapid Fire part of the National match course DOUBLE ACTION and scored 97-4"X".!! Congratulations, guys! All shooters used some type of red dot optical sight. The score sheet is given below. For the GPGC Pistol Committee, Dan Brown Scoresheet GPGC 900 Bullseye Match 9/17/16 Match Director Dan Brown Ed Dotson Floyd Jester Mike Horton Slow Fire X X Slow Fire X X Nat Match SF 84-2X 83-1X 74 Nat Match TF 95-3X 91-1X 74-3X Nat Match RF 96-3X 97-4X 94-3X TF1 83-3X 90-1X 85-1X TF2 94-2X 91-1X 95-1X RF1 92-1X 87-3X 96-1X RF2 95-6X 92-2X 84-1X Totals X X X Page 19

20 GPGC Bullseye Match 9/22/2016 We had 9 shooters participating this afternoon. It was hot and summer was still with us! We had to turn off the fans so the shooters could hear me call the start & stop commands. The shooters were : Clint Peterson, Floyd Jester, Wesley Binney,Ron McCuller,Jim wilson, Gary Ledbetter, Jim Grabbe, Ed Dotson, and Dan Brown, behind the camera. The high scorers were: Gary Ledbetter, winner, scoring 275-4"X",shooting a S&W Victory 22 auto. Jim Grabbe, second place, scoring 263-3"X", shooting a Walthers GSP 22 auto. Congratulations, guys. Clint Freeman's Ruger Mk II failed during slow fire so he had to put his Hi-Standard into action for timed and rapid fire courses. The regular Ruger shooters concluded it was a case of a dirty gun The score sheet is given below, For the GPGC Pistol Committee, Dan Brown Page 20

21 GPGC Bullseye Match 9/30/2016 We had 10 shooters participating this afternoon. It was really great weather today, probably the reason we had 10 shooters! The participants were as follows: Wesley Binney,Clint Freeman, RonMcCuller,Floyd Jester,Jim Wilson, Ed Dotson, Hoa Nguyen, Jim Grabbe, Gary Ledbetter, and Dan Brown not shown (taking the picture). The high scorers were Floyd Jester,Winner, scoring 280-4"X"'s,shooting a S&W M REVOLVER, and Gary Ledbetter, second, scoring "X".s,shooting a S&W Victory.22 auto. Floyd shot 97's in BOTH timed and Rapid Fire. Gary shot 93 in slow fire! Both used 2 hand hold on their guns. I made the first mistakes in the score sheet last night right after the match in adding up the scores to get the totals. Then I reviewed the score sheet and re-scored all of the targets. Gary's 93 in slow fire stood out. I wonder if anyone else has scored 93 in slow fire? A couple of weeks ago Floyd shot a 100 in timed fire. Those 2 scores are the highest I have seen in years of running matches here at GPGC. Congratulations guys! The corrected score sheet is given below. For the GPGC Pistol Committee, Dan Brown Page 21

22 GPGC Board of Directors Richard Kummer President Don Ambrose Vice President Jeff Zwiebel Secretary Jason Davidson Treasurer Mark Belser Gary Ledbetter Jason Foshea Mike Pallet Bill Schweitzer James K. Wilson David Jones Frank Horak Membership Share Questions? Contact: David Todd GPSDC Secretary 604 Alder Court Coppell, TX GPGC Bullet-Tin John Nix - Publisher johntnix@verizon.net Be Courteous Reload the houses Pick up your hulls Clean up the area Use the trash cans Page 22