BROOME COUNTY SPORTSMEN S ASSOCIATION Since 1919 Foley Road, Kirkwood, New York July - Aug. - Sept. 2011 Presidents Letter Here we are with the 4 th of July upon us. May you and yours have an enjoyable Independence Day. Remembering those who have and are sacrificing so much that we may enjoy freedom. I want to thank each and every one that has served in the defense of this country at any time. Thanks. I hope that the rest of your summer is a happy one as you follow your various endeavors. May you enjoy all that the great outdoors has to offer. John Raffle Winners Elma Costello is the Grand Prize winner. She chose the $555.00 Cash John Calisi is the 1st Prize winner. He received a full size afghan by Laurie Bill Kappler is the 2nd Prize winner. He won the Long Arms CCW course. Attention - Rifle Range Safety Before anyone goes down range to attend targets All rifles are to be unloaded, magazines removed bolts open and placed in rifle rack Pistols - magazines out, slides back and placed on table. Safety and consideration for fellow members is every ones responsibility. Pistol Range The same goes for this range - Only.22 cal. rifle can be used on this range. Pistols - same - Loaded pistols are not to be carried down range when attending targets. BCSA wants every one to use safe handling of fire arms and have fun shooting. BCSA s monthly air rifle field target matches continue to draw in seasoned and new shooters from up to 5 hours away. This is an excellent way to practice up for the NY state small game season using your air rifle and it s fun too. Any air rifle with less than 20 ft-lbs of muzzle energy is welcome. Stop down and give it a try. There is always loaner equipment on hand and people willing to help you through your first time. The remaining match dates are listed in the newsletter and can also be found on the BCSA website. Additional information and match results can be found here: http://www.bcsportsmen.org/ft/ftindex.html or contact the match director at ft1@bcsportsmen.org with any questions. Greg Proof of Membership must be carried when on B.C.S.A. property. Which shall be: a Club issued membership card clearly displayed by member on outer clothing above the waist at all times when on Club property.
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 2 MEMBERSHIPS: We are fast approaching August 31, the end of the membership year. Right now, we have close to 740 members. A number of new member applications are already waiting for July 1st when we begin issuing cards for the new membership year. Pre-printed renewal form will be mailed out by the end of July to all current members. Do not use the New Member Application included in this newsletter. When you receive your form, please look at it carefully and make corrections before it is returned. We like to keep our database up to date. Beginning with the new membership year, the junior member Classification will end at the age of 18. This corresponds to NRA member rules which our by-laws require us to follow. Also starting with the new year, junior members will no longer receive the lock combinations on their cards. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult member when using the ranges. The following are a few comments, primarily for new members, about the Other Optional Payments section on the lower right side of the coming renewal form: All members PLEASE mark yes or no in the Plastic Card Holder line. You will not receive a plastic card holder this year if it is not requested on the form. The New York State Conservation Council appreciates your $1.00 optional Buck a Member donation which we submit to them at the end of the year. Yearly optional Membership Buttons will again be available. Some members like to pin them on their hats and some just collect them. You can get yours for free from a board member when you are on club grounds. Otherwise, for $2.50 we ll again mail the button to you if that is more convenient. New membership cards are mailed out promptly after payment is received. When you receive your new card, please keep it in a safe place. We no longer issue free replacement cards. There is a $5.00 fee for a duplicate card if yours is lost or misplaced. BCSA takes part in the NRA Recruiter Program. Please join or renew the NRA membership thru BCSA. The annual NRA membership is only $25.00 and BCSA gets a rebate from the NRA. Applications can be submitted to the NRA off our website: www.bcsportsmen.org if we choose to use a credit card. We can also mail you an application with business reply envelope if you contact me at 607-648-8193. Irma Thrall, Memberships Attention InDoor Range Members When placing targets down range. Targets are not to be so close that you can not see at least 2 feet of the back stop under the target. This is to prevent bullets from hitting the floor and metal skirt, and Ricochet up thru the ceiling and the roof. If you see other shooters doing this - please point out this incorrect placement and help maintain safety of the range.
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 3 High Power Rifle The 2011 High Power season is under way, with 3 of the matches complete as of 6/4/11. The next match will be at Tioga on June 18th, Sign up at 0900, match starts at 0930. Second relay sign up at 12:30, match starts at 1:00. So far, there have been matches at Square Deal, BCSA and Sayre Sportsmen s. No one has yet taken advantage of the opportunity to try shooting a match with 22 rim fire. If you are interested in participating in a match without investing in a military style rifle and costly ammunition, this would be a perfect way to try the sport. Matches consist of 80 rounds plus sighters, fired 20 rounds each from standing offhand, sitting rapid fire, prone rapid fire and prone slow fire. A sling may be used in all positions except standing offhand. We typically run two relays at each match, so you should pre register early to lock in a position for the relay that you want. If you don t pre-register, it s first come, first served. The matches held so far this season have been well attended, with a full line at the 0930 relay, and an additional 5 to 8 shooters in the 1330 relay. Remaining Dates - 2011: June 18 TCSA July 02 SDS July 16 SSC July 23 BCSA July 30 TCSA Aug. 06 SDS Aug. 20 BCSA Aug. 27 SSC Sept. 10 TCSA Eligibility: Open to anyone at least 14 years old. Additional details are available at: http://www.pronetisp.net/~jkosta/hpleague.html Or Carl Criddle at 607-693-2452 or critter36x@echoes.net Carl Criddle High power chairman Sporterifle News The fall sporterifle season is coming faster than you think! The season opens Sept.13th with that night being a practice. The 20th will be an official match. All practices start at 5:30pm with matches starting at 6:00pm. Any changes will be posted at the club bulletin boards and BCSA website calendars. Shoot often and shoot safe. Have a great summer! Captain Ron Chidester Trap League While Laurie is on medical leave ( We wish her a speedy recovery ) Lou Bederka will step up and run the Trap league - Wed. night 5:30pm So come out and knock those birds out of the air and have fun. Contact Lou at 754-2373 Bow Hunter Education class Aug. 28th Craig Hiem 775-2124 to hold a class at the BCSA club This is what you need along with your Hunter Education certificate to buy a Bow Hunting license. You must register at Insight Archery, 73 Griswold Str. Binghamton (607) 201-1050. The lead instructor is Mike Jake. For Sale Southbend Screw Cutting Lathe and many accessories Cement Mixer (electric) Call - Maurice Sweitzer (607) 797-2472
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 4 New Improvement at the club Top - Right side of Pistol range has been redone to provide smooth area for pistol shooters to enjoy the falling plates and swingers and the free standing target holders at close distance. Bottom - New wheel chair accessible walk way - (railing to be added) to the indoor range. We hope every one appreciates the ongoing improvements the club provides to members to make BCSA a great place to come and enjoy the sport of shooting IPA Pistol League - starts in October Every Friday night at BCSA Indoor range at 7:00pm - 21 matches followed with awards banquet Don t know what it is all about - come out and watch a match and ask questions. Go to web site http://www.ipa-bullseye.com/ Great people to shoot with and help you improve your skills and that great banquet in May.
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 5 NEW MEMBERS BCSA NEWSLETTER QUESTIONNAIRE The cost of the quarterly newsletter mailing is constantly rising. Many members view the newsletter online on our website.http://www.bcsportsmen.org/ A few members have asked us not to mail the newsletter to them. We also have a number of households with multiple club members. We d like to know just how many newsletters should be mailed. We need your help. We ll continue to mail the newsletter if you like to receive it in the regular mail. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND call or email Irma Thrall at 648-8193 or ithrall@stny.rr.com 1. I would like to continue to have a printed copy of the newsletter delivered to my mailbox. 2. I would like to have the newsletter e-mailed to me at 3. No thanks, I ll view the newsletter online. 4. For families with more than one club member at the same address: Please mail the newsletter to each club member Please mail the newsletter only to the following family members): THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY! Warner s Gas Service Inc. 116 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY Propane - Kerosene - Fuel Oil C02 Broil-King Gas Grills Parts Available for all Gas Grills Mon. - Fri. 8 AM to 5 PM Sat.... 9 AM to 4 PM Sun. 11 AM to 3 PM in the Summer Full Carry Pistol Permit Certified Course Saturday classes are one day 8 hour sessions Two day classes are two 4 hour sessions 24 rounds of ammunition required New Permit applications are welcome Registration: call (607) 759-2658 or at web page http://www.longarmgroup.com/ Professional Instruction from Professional Instructors NYS Certified Instructors - Former S.W.A.T. Officers Experts in Survival and Legal Issues Certificate issued at successful completion of course Approved by Broome, Chenango and Tioga County Court We are a Local Company with Local Employees Sam s Gun Repair Shop Specializing in Repair of All Firearms, New & Obsolete. Alterations, Bedding, Blueing Re-Chambering, Re-Barreling Bolt & Barrel Fluting Install Muzzle Brakes Trigger Work Complete Accuracy Packages Pistol & Revolver Action Jobs Custom Build Sporter and Target Rifles To Your Specifications. When Necessary, I Will Make Parts. Samuel J. Costello Call - (607) 748-3989 258 Lord Rd., Nineveh, NY 13813 607-639-2491 References Are Available
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 6 Positions to be filled * News Letter Editor - Looking for someone to take over the News Letter - ASAP * Info. contact Frank Ziffino at 771-0256 or e-mail - pistol1@bcsportsmen.org Afghans by Laurie any size baby ghans to full 607-644-8985 darnyarn1@yahoo.com Volunteers Needed BCSA has over 700 members that enjoy several events thru-out the year. These events can use some help to be managed. We also have work projects that keep the club and grounds in working order. It is always the same few people that work hard for the Club to remain a great place to shoot and enjoy events. Please call in and let us know you are willing to help when needed. You can call any of the Board members listed in the News Letter General Meetings The General Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7PM. Please feel free to attend these meetings. Comments, ideas, and all other input is welcome. The Directors Meeting follows the General Meeting. As members, you are also welcome to attend the Directors Meeting. Shooting Hours The shooting hours at the club are 9:30 AM until Sunset. It is considered sunset when the overhead light in the parking lot turns on. The reason for this is - the surrounding area is turning into a residential area. We must respect our neighbors, and give them a little quite. So please, NO Shooting before or after posted times Advertisements A 1/4 page ad. - in 4 issues, for one year, reaching over 500 members, only cost of $60.00. Single items For Sale cost $5.00 per issue. To place an ad, contact - Irma Thrall - 648-8193 e-mail: ithrall@stny.rr.com This is your Club - Take Part Newsletter The main purpose of the Club newsletter is to keep the members informed on what is happening at the Club. To do this effectively, I need help. Please contact me with dates on upcoming events as well as the results of the events when they are over. The best way to give me the information is to E-mail me at fziffino@stny.rr.com All information must be to me by the 15th of December, March, June, and Sept. to be in the next issue, by the 1st of the following month. Membership applications are available at the BCSA Club House, in this newsletter, and at the BCSA Web site. Please forward one to a friend or relative or someone you know who may be looking for a safe place to shoot that is nearby. A membership makes a nice gift for a birthday, Christmas, etc. BCSA Web Page http://www.bcsportsmen.org/ Check it out, if there is anything you would like to see changed, added, etc., contact - Greg Shirhall web page editor. New on-line Calendar of events that is updated as information is available
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 7 Broome County Sportsmen s Association Inc. Dues Committee Report The Dues Committee consisting of the following Board of Director Members: David Stratton, Ima Thrall, John Elms and Paul Rurka. Met at the B.C.S.A. clubhouse May 2, 2011 at 7:00PM. The committee unanimously recommends the following changes to be made to the Club Rules per By-Laws Art. VI, Sec.6C. Regular Member dues to $48.00 per year. Junior Member dues remain at $5.00 per year. Senior Member dues to $30.00 per year. Indoor Range Fee to remain at $75.00 per year. The above changes to commence with the 2013 Membership year. The vote on these changes will be taken at the July 20, 2011 Meeting. IN MEMORIAL Stanley L. Smith Sr. 1929 2011 We recently lost Stanley Smith, a long time BCSA member and member of the Board of Directors. Before his battle against cancer, Stan was our BC Federation representative and enjoyed the promotion of junior activities at BCSA. Stan also was a member of the National Rifle Association who supported the Southern Tier Friends of the NRA. Stan was a Korean War veteran who loved his family and country. We will miss Stan and in more recent years his prolific e-mail communications to many of us, predominantly promoting God and Country. REST IN PEACE STAN Please note that the BCSA Silhouette web site has migrated to the main BCSA server. The new address is: www.bcsportsmen.org/silhouette/silhouette.html OFFICERS - DIRECTORS - CHAIR PERSONS John Elms President Grounds Maintenance 724-7061 president1@bcsportsmen.org Paul Rurka V. President Asst. Treasurer / Raffle 786-4811 raffle1@bcsportsmen.org Irma Thrall Treasurer Membership 648-8193 members1@bcsportsmen.org Kenneth Gill Secretary Indoor Range, Jr. Program 723-8849 youthrifle1@bcsportsmen.org David Stratton Comptroller Facilities / Maintenance 797-5211 facilities1@bcsportsmen.org Ken Vail Director Jr. Shotgun Trap Program 723-3268 youthshotgun1@bcsportsmen.org Bill Hryck Director Asst. Secretary 372-0345 secretary2@bcsportsmen.org Phil Nacamuli Director Electrical Maintenance 724-3797 electric1@bcsportsmen.org Frank Ziffino Director Od-Pistol/ News Letter Editor 771-0256 newsletter1@bcsportsmen.org Ronald Chidester Director Sporterifle League 655-1280 sporterrifle1@bcsportsmen.org David Lee Director B.C. Sportsmen s Federation 775-1023 bcliason1@bcsportsmen.org Jocko LaClair Chairman CMP Rimfire Sporter 748-2369 cmpsporter1@bcsportsmen.org Carl Criddle Chairman High Power Rifle 693-2452 hpr1@bcsportsmen.org Jim Fitch Chairman Silhouette League N/A silhouette1@bcsportsmen.org Greg Shirhall Chairman Web Page Editor N/A webmaster1@bcsportsmen.org Laurie Jessen Chairman Trap League 644-8985 trap1@bcsportsmen.org Leo Skiba Chairman Range Safety Officer 759-2658 rangeofficer1@bcsportsmen.org Fran Mallon Chairman Out-Door Pistol League 655-2468 Fred Rupert Chairman Silhouette/Cowboy League These People can be E-Mailed using the BCSA Web Page http://www.bcsportsmen.org/
July 2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 8 Calendar of Events Broome Co. Federation Mtg. Mon. 7:00 pm July - 18 / Gander Mtn Air Rifle Silhouette Mon. 5:00 pm July - 11, 25 Outdoor Pistol League Tue. 4:30 pm July - 5, 12, 19, 26 Member/Directors Mtg. - (club house) Wed. 7:00 pm July - 20 Trap League Wed. 5:30 pm July - 6, 13, 20, 27.22 cal. Cowboy Silhouette (rifle range) Thur. 5:00 pm July - 7, 21 Long Arms Pistol Permit Class (2 hr.) Thur. 5:00 pm July - 14 (indoor range) Smallbore Silhouette (rifle range) Thur. 5:00 pm July - 14, 28 High Power Rifle (rifle range) Sat. 9:30 am July - 23 (rifle range) Long Arms Pistol Intermediate Class (4 hr.) Sat. 12:00 pm July - 30 (indoor range) Long Arms Pistol Permit Class (2 hr.) Sat. 5:00 pm July - 30 (indoor range) August Bow Hunting Class (club house / bow range) Sun. 8:00 am Aug. - 28 Air Rifle Silhouette Mon. 5:00 pm Aug. - 8, 22 Broome Co. Federation Mtg. Mon. 7:00 pm Aug. - 15 / Gander Mtn. Outdoor Pistol League Tue. 4:30 pm Aug. - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,-900 match 5pm Member/Directors Mtg. - (club house) Wed 7:00 pm Aug. - 17 Trap League (rifle range) Wed. 5:30 pm Aug. - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.22 cal. Cowboy Silhouette (rifle range) Thur. 5:00 pm Aug. - 4, 18 Long Arms Pistol Permit Class (2 hr.) Thur. 5:00 pm Aug. - 11, (indoor range) Smallbore Silhouette (rifle range) Thur. 5:00 pm Aug. - 11, 25 Air Rifle Field Target Sat. 8:00 am Aug. - 13 (air-rifle range) High Power Rifle (rifle range) Sat. 9:30 am Aug - 20 (rifle range) Long Arms Pistol Intermediate Class (4 hr.) Sat. 12:00 pm Aug. - 27 (outdoor range) Long Arms Permit Class (2hr.) Sat. 5:00 pm Aug. - 27, (indoor range) September Air Rifle Silhouette Mon. 5:00 pm Sep. - 12, 26 Broome Co. Federation Mt. Mon. 7:00 pm Sep. - 19 / Gander Mtn. Member/Directors Mtg. - (club house) Wed 7:00 pm Sep. - 21 Trap League (rifle range) Wed. 5:30 pm Sep. - 7, 14, 21, 28 Long Arms Pistol Permit Class (2 hr.) Thur. 5:00 pm Sep. - 8, (indoor range).22 cal. Cowboy Silhouette (rifle range) Thur. 5:00 pm Sep. - 8, Air Rifle Field Target Sat. 8:00 am Sep. - 10 (air-rifle range) Wackenhut Class ( pistol range) 8 hr. Sat. 12:00 pm Sep. - 24 (outdoor range) Long Arms Permit Class (2hr.) Sat. 5:00 pm Sep. - 24, (indoor range) BCSA Web Home page http://www.bcsportsmen.org Go to member news and see News Letter - pdf format
2011 BCSA Newsletter Page 9 BROOME COUNTY SPORTSMEN S ASSOCIATION, INC. NEW MEMBER APPLICATION Membership Year: September 1st. to August 31st. Please Print Clearly and Use Ink. Incomplete Applications will be returned. Mr. Name Mrs. Miss First Middle Last Street Address City State Zip Code ALL 9 DIGITS Phone Number E-Mail Address Date of Birth: Day Month Year Occupation Vehicle License Plate # 1 2 3 Are you a NRA Member? Yes No NRA Number Are you a Registered Voter? Yes No If yes, did you vote in Last Election? Yes No Please Indicate Your Interest in our Organization: Rifle Outdoor Pistol Trap High Power Rifle Indoor Pistol Junior Program.22 Rifle Silhouette SporteRifle Archery Air Rifle Club Upkeep Other Are You a Former BCSA Member.? Yes No Were You Ever Convicted of a Felony? Yes No General Membership $ 44.00 Make Check Payable To: BCSA Junior Membership $ 5.00 Do Not Send Cash B.C.S.A. Life $ 600.00 Mail To: BCSA Membership Indoor Range $ 75.00 ( Additional Fee) P.O. BOX 1794 BINGHAMTON NY 13902-1794 Applicants Signature Your signature signifies that you will follow club rules. Date FOR CLUB USE ONLY: FMEM 08-1 Check NO. Bank Amount Card No. Date Received Issued Date
BROOME COUNTY SPORTSMEN S INC. P.O. BOX 1794 BINGHAMTON, N.Y. 13902-1794 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 191 BINGHAMTON, NY Promoting Sportsmanship and Conservation Since 1919 BCSA is located about 6 mi. East of Binghamton just off of Rt. 86 (Formerly Rt. 17) From Binghamton, take Rt. 86 East to Exit 76. At the exit, cross over to the North side of the Highway, go East on Foley Rd. - BCSA is on the left.