AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS National Rifle Association Greater Lowell Trap League Merrimack Valley Pistol League Gun Owner s Action League

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1 FEBRUARY 2012 The Lowell Sportsmen s Club, Inc. 50 Swain Road, North Chelmsford, MA Mailing address: PO Box 102, Lowell, MA AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS National Rifle Association Greater Lowell Trap League Merrimack Valley Pistol League Gun Owner s Action League OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bill Potter president@lowellsc.org VICE PRESIDENT Alan Anganes vice_pres@lowellsc.org TREASURER Tim Beausoleil treasurer@lowellsc.org RECORDING SECRETARY Beth Leary. record_sec@lowellsc.org.. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Darlene Parker-Hawes... membership_sec@lowellsc.org COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY Susan Anganes sueanganes@comcast.net EXECUTIVE BOARD Al Unger board_1@lowellsc.org Rick Plzak board_2@lowellsc.org Jim Martin Jr Board_3@lowellsc.org Joe Bova board_4@lowellsc.org Al Hodgson board_5@lowellsc.org ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS Bob Goyette Phil Abely CARETAKER James Martin caretaker@lowellsc.org NRA COURSES Rick Plzak training@lowellsc.org WEB Gary Tenney Rich Beskosty rbeskosty@gmail.com NEWSLETTER EDITOR Susan Anganes sueanganes@comcast.net NEWSLETTER MAILING Rich Christianson John Baraldi Joe Bova Grant Whiteway Sr. Bob Ferus FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings, It has been a great winter so far in regards to the weather, but not so good for some winter sports, including ice fishing. Speaking of which, effective January 1st of this year, lead sinkers one ounce or smaller are no longer legal in Massachusetts. Hunting and sporting licenses must now be obtained online. Here is the web link to get your license on line: Some shops and town halls can help you with this if you do not have internet access at home. I have an important request of all the members. The club needs your support, and you can do this in a number of ways. You can volunteer to help work on many of the projects that need to get done around the club. You can also join a committee there are still many openings. Volunteers are always needed to help organize and run events, and everyone can help recruit new members. We all need to pitch in and do our part. Remember, this is your club. Thank you, Bill Potter Brian Campbell, welcome home from Iraq! Thank you for your service to our country! Thank you, Chris Weinbeck, for adding the handrails to the front steps of the clubhouse. Jim and Carol Martin, thanks for donating all the Beanie Babies and raising $150 for the club! Thanks, Tim Beausoleil, for replacing all the lighting in the indoor pistol range. Thank you Alan Anganes, for repairing the Reznor.

CLUB CALENDAR Page 2 The next general meeting will be Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Club t-shirts and hats will be on sale at the meeting.

2 CLUB CALENDAR Page 2 The next general meeting will be Tuesday, March 13, Club t-shirts and hats will be on sale at the meeting. NRA COURSES The Lowell Sportsmen s Club continues to offer NRA certified courses and is currently scheduling classes. All revenue generated goes to the club, and these classes serve as an excellent recruiting source for new members. COURSE SCHEDULE 2012: BASIC PISTOL Basic Pistol classes consist of one Saturday, 8:00am-4:30 pm. All course materials, firearms, and ammunition are included. $120 for non-members, $100 for members. Class dates: March 17, April 14, May 12, and June 16, LSC RANGE SAFETY COURSE This is a requirement of the LSC for any member who wishes to use the indoor pistol range or the outdoor big bore range without having a qualified range safety officer present. It is strongly suggested that each member take this course. There is a take home textbook and a multiple choice test which is reviewed by a club instructor in an informal setting. This course is free to all club members. NRA RANGE SAFETY OFFICER COURSE Next Class Scheduled: June 2, 2012 cost : $50.00 members and $65.00 non-members. There are also additional fees applicants will have to pay to the NRA to complete the RSO certification process. Successful completion of this class qualifies attendees to apply for certification from the NRA as a Range Safety Officer. To register for any of the NRA courses, contact: Instructor Rick Plzak at or training@lowellsc.org PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN THERE ARE NRA COURSES TAUGHT AT THE CLUB, THE INDOOR RANGE WILL NOT BE OPEN. THE RANGE WILL BE RESERVED FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES FROM 8 AM TO 4:30 PM FOR CLASSES: March 17, April 14, May 12, June 2, and June 16, THANK YOU. INDOOR ARCHERY Indoor archery is on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Shooters of all ages are welcome, and the club has a few bows available for use. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Please contact Tim Beausoleil with any questions at Please note that the indoor pistol range will be closed on Thursday nights from 6-9 pm. TRAP The trap field is open regularly on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and Sunday afternoons at 1:00 pm. (both days weather permitting). You do not have to be a member to shoot. If you have any questions please call Rich Christianson at SKEET The skeet range is open year round to club members and the public on Sunday afternoons from 1 pm to 4 pm, as well as Wednesday mornings from 10 am until noon. Any shotgun, including your favorite hunting gun, can be used for skeet. New shooters are especially welcome so join us at the skeet range! LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE The Long Range planning committee has been meeting regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. The meeting is open to the general membership and attendance is encouraged. Contact Chris Weinbeck with any questions at: chris.weinbeck@gmail.com. FRIDAY NIGHT FUN SHOOT The Friday Night Fun Shoot will run until March 30. Practice starts at 7 pm. There is a $4.00 entry fee with cash prizes awarded to winners. All shooting is.22 caliber gallery match. Call Rich Christianson for Non-members are welcome.

FREE FISHING DERBY Saturday, May 19, 2012 Open to all boys and girls ages 14 and under. Sponsored by: The Lowell Sportsmen s Club 50 Swain Road North Chelmsford, MA 01863 www.lowellsc.

3 FREE FISHING DERBY Saturday, May 19, 2012 Open to all boys and girls ages 14 and under. Sponsored by: The Lowell Sportsmen s Club 50 Swain Road North Chelmsford, MA Awards will be given in both Boy s and Girl s divisions. All entrants will receive free refreshments and will be entered into a general raffle. Organized groups are welcome to attend. CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES Pre-register by at: brooktroutbill@yahoo.com Registration/Check-in: 7:30 am to 8:30 am Fishing: 8:30 am to 11:30 am New Sponsors Welcome! For more info, please call Bill Potter at Or send to: brooktroutbill@yahoo.com VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for LOW HOUSE RENOVATION The club will be looking for volunteers this spring to help rebuild the low house on the skeet field. The club has been recommended for another grant by the Pitman-Roberts Act to fund the project. Last spring s project of rebuilding the high house was a fantastic success and positions the Lowell Sportsmen s Club as one of the best skeet facilities in the area. The high house renovation was completed in six weeks with the help of thirty people. The low house renovation will only improve on what is already first class skeet field. The grant will allow us to rebuild the low house, replace the shooting stations with new concrete, and buy a new skeet machine. Most of our out of pocket expense will be the donated labor from club members. Please consider helping with this important project. For more information please call Tim Beausoleil at LOOKING for CERTIFIED HUNTER ED INSTRUCTORS The club is looking for certified Hunter s Ed instructors who would be willing to run a class this year. There is a great demand for the classes in the local area. It would be a great way to introduce people to the club and possibly recruit members. The class would also be supporting the hunting and shooting sports which is always a good thing in this political climate and also part of our club s charter. If anyone is interested in teaching or assisting with a class, please contact President Bill Potter, or Vice President Alan Anganes.

INDOOR FUN The Indoor Archery season is underway. The range is open on Thursdays at 6 pm. All age groups and non-members are welcome. The club has a few bows available for use.

The Friday Night Pistol Shoot is finishing up for the year. The season will end March 30. Until then, practice starts at 7 pm. and the match at 8pm. There is a $4.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Planning Chris Weinbeck Finance and Audit Alan Anganes Nominating and Elections Lisa Delfino Facilities Jim Martin Jr.

4 INDOOR FUN The Indoor Archery season is underway. The range is open on Thursdays at 6 pm. All age groups and non-members are welcome. The club has a few bows available for use. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Please contact Tim Beausoleil with any questions at Please note that the indoor pistol range will be closed on Thursday nights from 6-9 pm. The Friday Night Pistol Shoot is finishing up for the year. The season will end March 30. Until then, practice starts at 7 pm. and the match at 8pm. There is a $4.00 entry fee with cash prizes awarded to winners. All shooting is.22 caliber gallery match. Call Rich Christianson for Nonmembers are welcome. COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Planning Chris Weinbeck Finance and Audit Alan Anganes Nominating and Elections Lisa Delfino Facilities Jim Martin Jr. Trap Rich Christianson Skeet Clive Nelson Fish, Game, and Archery Doug Perry High Power Rifle/ Big Bore Range Eric Lidman Website Rich Beskosty By-Laws Paul Husted Lead Stewardship Charles O Donnell Training Rick Plzak Communications/ Newsletter Sue Anganes Indoor Range Jad Duggan Fishing Derby Bill Potter Black Powder Al Hodgson Forestry Jim Martin Jr. Membership Darlene Parker-Hawes 100th Year Anniversary Beth Leary If you wish to join or help with any of these committees, or have questions for the chairpersons, please contact President Bill Potter for their phone numbers at: LYNNE BEAUSOLEIL Tax Preparer- Bookkeeper Reasonable prices Electronic filing Pick up and delivery available JAKE SEARS LANDSCAPING PO BOX 846 DRACUT, MA

LOWELL SPORTSMEN S CLUB 7TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING Saturday, April 21, 2012 50 Swain Road, North Chelmsford, MA SHOOTING EVENTS Black Powder Lucky Target Shoot 10 am 4

22 Long Rifle Plinking Fun Shoot All day long Bring the Kids! Rain or Shine Prizes will be awarded to the winners!

5 LOWELL SPORTSMEN S CLUB 7TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING Saturday, April 21, Swain Road, North Chelmsford, MA SHOOTING EVENTS Black Powder Lucky Target Shoot 10 am 4 pm Muzzle loading long guns and pistols (some loaners will be available) Trap & Skeet Shoot (shotgun) 10 am-4 pm.22 Long Rifle Plinking Fun Shoot All day long Bring the Kids! Rain or Shine Prizes will be awarded to the winners! Minimal entry fees for most events SPAGHETTI and MEATBALL SUPPER Served at 5 pm $8.00 for adults & $5.00 for children under 12 Includes: soft drink, salad, garlic bread, coffee, and dessert Contact: Jim to purchase tickets for the spaghetti supper

6 THE LOWELL SPORTSMEN S CLUB, INC. P.O.BOX 102 LOWELL, MA BASIC FIRST AID and CPR TRAINING LOWELL SPORTSMEN S CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012, AT 9:00 AM $70.00 $35.00 DEPOSIT REQUIRED BY APRIL 28 This class provides instruction in first aid and CPR. The class takes approximately five hours. To register, please send a $35.00 deposit to: Lowell Sportsmen's Club P.O. Box 102 Lowell, MA Include a note with your check with the name or names of the students and indicating that the payment is for First Aid Training. Attendance is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is sufficient interest, additional classes will be scheduled. If you have any questions or need more information, contact: training@lowellsc.org or call Rick at

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JANUARY 2015 The Lowell Sportsmen s Club, Inc. 50 Swain Road, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 978-251-3637 Mailing address: PO Box 102, Lowell, MA 01853 www.lowellsc.org AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS National Rifle