Newsletter
Vol. 4, No. 133 April 2013
Spring is popping out all over and thanks to the crowd that showed up for the workday, RCGC is looking GREAT! There were lots of happy, eager faces even though some of the work was pretty heavy. Thank you to Tom Webster and sons for grooming the berm.
If dues are to remain low, members must participate more in club maintenance. Workdays are well attended but they are three months apart. We always need help mowing, trimming, replacing backers, and emptying trash cans. Get involved and stop waiting for "someone else" to do it.
Thank you to Jim McNairy for his annual donation to the Club.
The Double Trouble Combined Trap/Skeet Shoot that followed was lots of fun. Congratulations to Ronnie Manuel who was the winner. Prizes were awarded using the Lewis Class system which means that everyone
has a chance at prize money, not just the best shooters.
This month marks the return of the Skeet Fun Shoot. It will be on Sat.
April 20th at 10 AM. Two rounds of regulation skeet. Open to all, any gauge. $10/shooter with $4 returned in Lewis Class money.
For more information about other events, including Competition Pistol Classes and Ladies Only Pistol Classes, visit the individual pages for each shooting venue on the Club’s website. Also check out the Special Events page and Club Calendar.
Long-time Club member and friend OB Andrews passed away on March 18th. The Club has received a thank-you letter for a donation made in his memory to The Children’s Home Society.
Now that the dust has settled, there was a smaller percentage of non-renewing members this year than ever. The Board has decided to keep the membership capped at 1200 for now. We will still accept Legacy Members. Those eligible for Legacy Memberships are the spouses of current members and the children of current members during the year after their 18th birthday.
Some new signs have been posted in each of the Pistol Pits. The recommended distance for shooting the metal pistol targets is ten yards (30 feet). If you are getting splatter at that distance, back up.
The Club has purchased a new load of 2 x 4s to use when replacing the target backers. Thanks to Pete Wilson who made the delivery. He and Ron Anderson off-loaded and stacked them all.
Additional gravel has been purchased and spread on the drives and parking lots. Several more trees have been removed from the area around the maintenance building.
A vast majority of the members who responded were in favor of building a clubhouse. At the April meeting, the Board unanimously approved funds for site development. Several club members have offered architectural advice and help with planning.
Mark your calendar now and join us for the Annual Summer Meeting at 7:00 PM on June 3rd. Until we have our own building (and parking area), we’ll continue to meet at Haw River State Park.
Lil requests your photos of the Club to use in the newsletters and on the website. You must get approval from the people in the pictures before she can publish them. Subjects must be wearing eye and hearing protection. LilA@rockinghamcountygunclub.com
The next Concealed Carry Class will be held on Saturday May 18th. It may be the last CCH class we offer for a while. Now’s the time to sign up if you’ve been putting it off. Contact Club Secretary Vince Francisco to register. The $40 fee must be paid in advance to secure a seat. See all the details on the Special Events page of the Club’s website. Loaner pistols may be rented for the class.
Hearing protection and eye protection are required on all ranges. 
Please place all spent cartridge cases in the buckets provided. If you do not want yours, there are others who will be happy to get them.
If you are the last person to leave the Club, or think you might be, please take the time to drive to each range to check, then lock the gate on your way out.
Be sure to let the Club Secretary know if your address, Email address or phone number change or you have lost your ID. Replacement ID cards are $10. Contact VinceF@rockinghamcountygunclub.com
Jim and Lil Alverson
Editors
Vol. 4, No. 132 March 2013
Members really seem to like the .22 spinning targets on the Rimfire Range and in the Plinking Pit.
Unfortunately, someone (or several people) continue to shoot them with large bore weapons. This is not allowed because of the damage it causes. PLEASE read the signs and follow the rules.
Pistol Range Director Mike Turner has installed yardage markers in the pistol pits. Remember that the metal targets in the pistol pits require 9mm or a larger caliber (but NO rifles!) and you should shoot them from distances of at least 30 feet (10 yards).
Wayne Busch reports that the mowers have been serviced and the blades sharpened. They are ready for another season of use. Once the grass begins to grow again, you are encouraged to help us keep it under control. You need not wait for a workday. Last summer several different varieties of grass seed were sown on the Rifle Range. Some of it was blown away by heavy wind. We are waiting to see what germinates this year before adding more.
Speaking of Workdays, since March 30th is a 5th Saturday, it is also the first official 2013 Workday. Range Directors should contact Ron or Lil about any special projects so that Club members can be alerted. Work will begin at 8:30. We should be finished by Noon. As always, all ranges are CLOSED for shooting until the work has been completed. Bring any tools you think might be useful. Typical tasks include picking up and emptying trash, replacing backer boards, mowing, trimming, painting, etc. Each member is encouraged to attend at least one Workday each year or to donate an equivalent amount of time to the upkeep of the Club.
Clay target shooters – we’ve planned a special event for you following the March 30th workday. We are holding a Combination Trap and Skeet “Double Trouble” Fun Shoot. You will shoot 50 Trap targets and 50 Skeet targets. Lewis class cash prizes will be awarded. The entry fee is $20.
The Club has recently purchased a shipment of clay targets for trap and skeet. The cost of clays has gone up another 7%. We will, however, continue to hold the line on our target fees. Members shoot for $3/ round (25 targets); guests pay $5/ round.
Reservations have been made to hold both our June and December General Membership Meetings at Haw River State Park. They have great facilities. Mark your calendar for June 3rd and December 2nd. Hopefully it won’t be long before we’ll have our own new clubhouse in which to meet. Your Board of Directors has begun the preliminary planning. Please contact Ron Anderson (by email RonA@rockinghamcountygunclub.com) or any other Board member to express your feelings about building a clubhouse.
The March 9th Concealed Carry Class was a big success. Thank you Tommy Massey for holding these classes at a reduced rate for our Club members. The next class will be held on Saturday May 18th. It may be the last CCH class we offer for a while. Now’s the time to sign up if you’ve been putting it off. Contact Club Secretary Vince Francisco to register. The $40 fee must be paid in advance to secure a seat. See all the details on the Special Events page of the Club’s website.
If you are the last person to leave the Club, or think you might be, please take the time to drive to each range to check, then lock the gate on your way out.
Be sure to let the Club Secretary know if your address, Email address or phone number change or if you have not gotten your 2013 ID Card. Contact VinceF@rockinghamcountygunclub.com
Jim and Lil Alverson
Editors
Vol. 4, No. 131 February 2013
Editor's Note:
For members without Email access, the February Newsletter is the only communication they will receive by USPS until November. Therefore we have included a lot of important information here and on the page to which the new 2013 ID card is attached. Jim & Lil Alverson – Editors
Enclosed with the February mailing you will find your new 2013 Member ID Card. Peel it from the page and put it in your badge holder. You must wear your badge whenever you are on club property. You should also wear it at club events like the General Meetings which are held at Haw River State Park and the Annual Club Picnic.
At the bottom of the same page you will find the new gate combination. The new combination becomes effective on Feb. 25th. Remember, you are not to share this combination with anyone.
Keep the page handy. It contains contact information for the Club Officers, the Board of Directors and the Range Directors. When you see these people at the Club let them know how much you appreciate their dedication and their many, many hours of hard work.
Rifle –
Range Director: Wayne Busch WayneB@rockinghamcountygunclub.com 336-451-4786
Score Matches: Roy Darnell RoyD@rockinghamcountygunclub.com 336-595-9110
Phil Lewis PhilL@rockinghamcountygunclub.com 919-603-0220
Matches are held on the 4th Saturday of each month, March through October, from 9:00 AM 'til 2:00 PM.
Entry fee is $20. There are classes for Factory, Modified and Benchrest, with cash prizes awarded. Refreshments are provided. Some benches will remain open to members not participating in the matches. Help will be available with sighting-in if you need it.
Mar. 23, Apr. 27, May 25, Jun. 22, Jul. 27, Aug. 24, Sep. 28, and Oct. 26.
Rimfire –
Range Directors: Bob Yerkes BobY@rockinghamcountygunclub.com 336-342-5074
Dennis Brame 336-342-3510
Matches are held the 2nd Saturday of each month, beginning at 9:30 AM.
Pistol –
Range Directors: Mike Turner MikeT@rockinghamcountygunclub.com 276-956-2054
Irvin Earles IrvinE@rockinghamcountygunclub.com
Pistol matches are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Registration is at 10:00 AM. Shooting begins at 11:00 AM. Matches are open to all RCGC members and their guests. Cost for members is $10. Cost for guests is $15.
Clay target fees for Trap and Skeet are $3/rd for members and $5/rd for guests. Note: Members will be charged for their non-paying guests’ rounds at the current guest rate. Be sure to log in and pay your fees separately at each range before leaving. Be sure to mark your check showing the number of rounds of Trap shot and the number of rounds of Skeet you shot. You must record them separately.
Trap –
Range Director: Tom Cox TomC@rockinghamcountygunclub.com 336-280-1456
2013 ATA Registered Shoot Schedule (Registration begins at 8:30 AM) All will be on Saturdays.
Mar. 2 – RCGC Spring Open, Apr. 6 – Marathon At The Rock, May 4 – RCGC Memorial Shoot, Jun.1 – State Warm-up Shoot, Jul. 6 – RCGC Firecracker Shoot, Aug. 3 – Mid-Summer Shoot, Sept. 7 – The Red Dot Powder Shoot, Oct. 5 – National Trap Shooting Day, Nov. 2 – RCGC Fall Open, and Dec. 7 – End of Year Shoot.
2013 Lewis Class Shoot Schedule (non-registered) “Fun Shoots” all will be held at 2:00 PM on Sundays: Apr. 21, May 19, Jun. 16, Jul. 21, Sept. 15, and Oct. 20.
Skeet –
Range Director: temporarily vacant
Work Days – Workdays are held on the 5th Saturday in months that have 5 Saturdays. This year the dates are Mar. 30, Jun. 29, Aug. 31, and Nov. 30. Bring any tools you think we might need and join us. Work usually begins at 9:00 AM. All ranges are CLOSED until all work has been completed. There is always mowing to be done during warmer months. We provide mowers and gas. If backer boards need replacing you are asked to help with that too. Remember this is an all volunteer organization. No one is being paid. You are an equal partner and we need your help to keep the place looking great.
General Meetings – RCGC has two General Membership Meetings each year. The first will be on Monday June 3rd. The second is Monday December 2nd. They are held at Haw River State Park on Spearman Rd., beginning at 7:00PM. Don’t miss these opportunities to meet your fellow Club Members, to take part in running the Club and to just have a grand ‘ole time. These events are free. Door prize donations are requested. Please wrap the December door prizes in holiday paper and if you’ve been good… Santa may come see you. Wear your ID Badge.
Annual Swap Meet & Picnic – These are more “Don’t dare miss it!” opportunities to enjoy some fellowship with other Club Members. Join us on Sunday Sept. 8th. The meal is always great and best of all it is FREE to Club Members and members of their families. Food and beverages are provided. Dessert contributions are welcomed. Wear your ID Badge. The Club is CLOSED to shooting during the Picnic.
Free Classes – You are encouraged to take advantage of the many free courses being taught at the Club. These are great opportunities to improve your skills and to meet other Club Members. Watch the Special Events page of the website and your Email Alerts for more information.
Newsletters – Newsletters are mailed to members twice each year. The first is in February and will include your new Member ID Card and the new gate combination. If you have not gotten yours by March 1st each year contact the Club Secretary. The second is mailed in November and will have your Club Election Ballot, General Membership Meeting invitation and Annual Dues Reminder. Monthly newsletters are also available online at the Club’s website.
Website – The Club’s website is www.rockinghamcountygunclub.com. Always visit the website before you head out to the Club. Important messages will be posted there such as when a range has to be closed for repairs, etc. You’ll also find match schedules and results.
Email Alert Messages – Occasionally Lil will include a link and a request that you click on it. Doing so will update your status and confirm that we have reached you at the correct email address. If you have not been receiving Alert messages from the Club, contact LilA@rockinghamcountygunclub.com to be placed on the mailing list.
Dues – Never leave your Member Dues at the Club. It must be mailed to the Club’s PO Box and must be received before Dec.31 to avoid a 25% Late Penalty.
The window for accepting application requests was open for only 48 hours, Jan 15 -16. In that time we received over 60 completed applications. The number of non-renewing members for 2013 was only 55. Those slots were quickly filled and the membership remains capped at 1200. We will not be accepting more applications at this time. The Board declined to raise the cap, at least until we can determine how our facilities are being used as spring and summer approach.
At the February meeting, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to grant Life Membership Awards to three members in recognition of their service to RCGC. They are: Charter Member Dan Shelton who held the office of President for 18 years, Charter Member Ed Deaton for years of service as Treasurer and for assistance with legal matters, and to Charter Member Alan Brame for his service on the Board of Directors and his culinary contributions to Club picnics and other events. Thank you, gentlemen!
Roger Haney has resigned his position as Skeet Range Director and also his position on the Board of Directors. We are grateful to him for his service. The Board appointed Ronnie Manuel to complete Roger’s unexpired term on the BOD.
RCGC President Ron Anderson urges you to join the NRA. Your support in dollars is needed now more than ever. The NRA is your main advocate fighting to block the flood of new gun control legislation.
Upgrades to the Maintenance Building approved at the January BOD meeting have been completed. They include a concrete floor inside the building, a roll-up door, gravel in the bays and an enlarged driveway. The riding mowers and the Rifle Range golf cart are now stored inside. The combination is the same as other locks at the Club. The tractor and forklift can now be sheltered from the weather. Rifle shooters are welcome to use the golf cart to hang and remove targets. Be sure to put it back and plug it in when you have finished.
Several trees which were leaning dangerously close to the building were removed, fortunately just before a wind storm roared through on Jan. 30th.
Club hats in assorted colors are available for $10.each. See Tom Cox or JT Brewer at the Trap building, or contact Ron Anderson if you’d like to get one.
Please also remember to pay for any snacks or beverages you take.
Hearing and eye protection are required on all ranges. 
If you are the last person to leave the Club, or think you might be, please take the time to drive to each range to check, then lock the gate on your way out.
Be sure to let the Club Secretary know if your address, Email address or phone number change.
Contact VinceF@rockinghamcountygunclub.com
01/16/2013
Throughout its history, the National Rifle Association has led efforts to promote safety and responsible gun ownership. Keeping our children and society safe remains our top priority.
The NRA will continue to focus on keeping our children safe and securing our schools, fixing our broken mental health system, and prosecuting violent criminals to the fullest extent of the law. We look forward to working with Congress on a bi-partisan basis to find real solutions to protecting America's most valuable asset — our children.
Attacking firearms and ignoring children is not a solution to the crisis we face as a nation. Only honest, law-abiding gun owners will be affected and our children will remain vulnerable to the inevitability of more tragedy.
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