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December 2010 NCSA Newsletter

N.C.S.A. Membership Meeting is scheduled on December 12th, 2010 at 2:00 PM. The Board of Directors has approved a Christmas Party after the conclusion of the election meeting. Our next Director meeting is scheduled on Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. 2010, Meeting dates are posted online at www.ncsaonline.org.

December 12th Elections at N.C.S.A. Officers and Directors will be elected on Sunday, December 12th at 2:00 PM. At this meeting, the Election Committee will make known to the Executive Board and the Membership, the results of the NCSA Election. All incumbents who ran for office ran unopposed, thus allowing each to remain in their respective seat and serve in 2011. To effect the election of Officers and Directors, the secretary will cast one vote for each incumbent. Running unopposed for President was Mike Wojtowicz, for Vice President Mike Bartlett, for Secretary Lori McLane, for Treasurer Russ Cappellino, Also running unopposed are Directors Paul Bartlett, Carl Stivers, Steve Urbaniak, Phil Barker, Ed Rivers and Dennis Universal. The Officers and Directors thank the membership for the support they provide NCSA throughout the year and extend there best wishes and blessings for the Christmas Season, and that you have a safe and prosperous 2011.

Rifle Range Update On October 18, 2010, renovation of our 300yd Rifle Range was completed to cause all users of this range to use the walkway to and from the 100, 200 and 300 yard targets, a shortcut to the parking lot is not allowed due to the new rule and fence that has been installed to end this practice. When on any range you must coordinate all activities with all shooters sharing the range with you. It is necessary for safety sake that you pay strict attention to range rules and use good common sense when alone or when sharing any range with others. Working together we must assure the safety and welfare of all our members and guests. You’re B.O.D.

Monday Night Trap League UPDATE Though scheduling due to equipment failure interrupted the Monday Night Trap League for a short time, we have corrected the problem as quickly as possible and are pleased to report that Monday Night Trap League will resume on Monday, December 6th at 6:00 PM. For info call Paul at 754-2847

NYS Sporter Rifle League September 23rd was the starting date for the first Sporter Rifle Match. The League schedule will consists of 21 Matches, ending March 3rd 2011. Thursday, September 2^nd, 9^th, and 16^th were practice nights until the league started on September 23rd. The team welcomes all new shooters. So join them and the NYS League. For more information call John at 735-7517

***NEW 22 Rim Fire Benchrest Match*** It was decided to continue the Benchrest Match through winter on the 3rd Saturday each month as long as the participation and interest warrants.

***NEW 200yd Offhand Rifle Match*** this trial Match will be on November 6th. at 11:30am and continue in the Spring 2011 on the first Saturday each month following the 100yd Offhand Match   It will allow for sighters followed by a string of 20 rounds for your total score.

900 Pistol Match The 900 Match has moved to Saturday mornings and started September 18th with signup at 9:30 AM and the match starting at 10 AM. There is a $2.00 fee for the Match, an optional $1.00 (Share the Wealth drawing) and an optional $1.00 Mega (I’ll Take It All) drawing. A buffet at season’s end will be planed for those who wish to attend. The match consists of: 2 slow fire targets, 1 National Match (slow, timed, and rapid) 2 timed fire targets and 2 rapid fire targets, 90 rounds. Indoors is limited to a .22 caliber semi automatic pistol.

John Garand & National Rifle Match the Garand Match, a 30 round, and two 50 round Match, with 5 rounds sighters in 5 min, using SR target at 200 yards followed by the standard Course of Fire, With Club supplied ammo; 1 MATCH (30 round) is $14.00 - 1 MATCH (50 round) is $18.00. The National Rifle Match, 5 sighters in 5 minuets followed by 50 shot National Match Course (200 yd and 300 yd). National Match fee is $15.00 per match, which includes a $4.50 fee for NRA sanction. For more information Contact Rich at 731-3732

2010 Match Schedule is available in the Newsletter, Calendar and online at www.ncsaonline.org

Junior Rifle Training Program The Junior Rifle Training Program started classes on Saturday, September 18th at 12:00 PM. The program with certified instructors is intended to teach youths the vital importance of FIREARM SAFETY, at the same time provide the hands on training necessary to build confidence and develop their marksmanship skills. NCSA provides pneumatic air guns for children ages 6-12. Junior students’ ages 12-20 may bring there own .22 caliber rifles, but also have the option of using a .22 caliber rifle supplied by N.C.S.A. For more info call Chris 773-7162

*NEW* *NEW* *NEW* SHIRTS & HATS   NCSA has received the new supply of Royal Blue and Black Tee Shirts with pocket and Club Logo. New baseball style Hats, Royal Blue, Black, Kaki and Camo with the Club Logo have also been delivered and all are available for purchase at the Club on both Membership and Directors meeting dates, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. See George Durkin or any Director to purchase your shirts and or hats. Tee shirts are priced at $8.00 each, Hats are $10.00 each. For more information contact George at 298-5923

NRA Membership/Renewal Join the N.R.A. or renew an N.R.A. membership, your one year N.R.A. dues or renewal fee of $35.00 is reduced to $25.00, you save $10.00. In return, N.C.S.A. receives a commission of $10.00 for new NRA members and $5.00 for any NRA renewal. There is  a “print it yourself” link on our home page at (www.ncsaonline.org) after printing and completing the form you can mail it in yourself to the address on the form, You can also secure both a form and an envelope that are available on the bulletin board at NCSA, and likewise mail it in yourself. Thank You the BOD. For questions contact Russ at 874-5325

N.C.S.A. Membership Renewals. Dues were due June 1^st.  For your convenience we had included a self addressed envelope with a renewal form in our April Newsletter mailing to renew your Membership. We again ask that you please return the renewal with proper payment to the address indicated on the form. Or, you can deposit it the collection box next to the sign in sheet (No cash please). A printable member renewal form is available on our website, www.ncsaonline.org, or you can obtain a renewal form left near the collection box at the club. If you are unable to acquire a form, mail your dues (Check or MO) to: Niagara County Sportsmen’s Assoc. P.O. Box 194, North Tonawanda New York 14120. Include Name, and Member number. Need info call Mike Bartlett at 695-0090

Indoor Range Access Anyone wishing to use the indoor range must pay a yearly range fee of $20.00 and will need to attend a one time range orientation to become familiar with range equipment, range rules and ammo that can and cannot be used on our range. When completed, our access control will be programmed to allow you access to the Indoor Range. The orientation is routinely offered immediately after the conclusion of our membership meetings, scheduled at 2:00 PM on the second Sunday of each month, and at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday following the General Meetings. For more information contact George at 298-5923.

Indoor Range Renewal You may renew your Indoor Range access any time during the year. Your status from any previous year will be considered verification that you have had the required Indoor Range Orientation Briefing. If your Indoor Range access has been turned off it will be restored upon receipt of payment to the Membership Chairman. If you have other questions, please contact Mike at 695-0090

Membership Applications, We accept applications and provide orientation for new applicants at 12:00 PM sharp, on the day of and prior to our General Membership Meeting held on the second Sunday of each month. We also accept  applications and provide orientation at 7 PM sharp on the second Tuesday following our General Membership Meeting. Any exceptions to this schedule will be noted in our monthly calendar. Applicants must obtain a background check from their local Police or Sheriff's department, and must present it at the time of their membership orientation.

PLEASE NOTE: A valid New York State Pistol Permit can and will be accepted as your background check,

And you will also need to bring:

1) An initiation fee of $75.00 included in the You Pay column below,
2) Prorated dues included in the You Pay column below and,
3) $5.00 deposit for your personal Key Card included in the You Pay column below.
NOTE; A Personal Check or Money Order is preferred. Thank You!

Indoor Range Orientation is available at the time of your Membership Orientation with a yearly fee of $20.00, which allows you to use your Key Card to access the Indoor Range.  If you have questions contact Steve at 283-3967

New Member Fee Schedule
Join between:         You pay:
Jun 1 and Dec 31  -  $155.00
Jan 1 and Mar 31   -  $117.50
Apr 1 and Jun 1     -  $  98.75
Optional Indoor Range Fee of
$20.00 after being certified.