The Prez Sez

January 2012

Well it's 2012 already. I have been your President two years now and I have to tell you these past two years have passed like 2 days . . . underwater.                                                     

This week, the Board voted to buy two golf carts to facilitate travel around the club. Those of you who have difficulty going to and from the target boards on the centerfire range should be glad to hear it. Those of you who have been using the lawn mowers for this had better quit.

We are adding a metal silhouette target to Pistol Pit #1 for those who want to practice shooting the bad guys. We'll soon have some wire baskets at the Pistol and Utility Ranges to aid you in picking up brass. I hope you learn to use and love them. 

For too long we have needed benches and gun racks for some of the trap fields. They are on the way. Soon we'll add some tables with a place to throw your hulls. 

I hope all of you know by now but it feels good to say. RCGC is debt-free. We are beginning to put a few dollars back in case we need quick cash and just bought a CD for that purpose.

You'll get your 2012 IDs and lock combinations in mid-Feb. Continue to use 2011 until then.

Enjoy your club and let me know if you need anything.

December 2011

This is the time of year to give thanks and I want to say how thankful I am for our club and the friends I have made here over the years. We have a great place to shoot and a great bunch of folks who come together and enjoy themselves at RCGC. I want to thank the Executive Board, the Range Directors, and all of the members who donate their time and ability to make RCGC the best club around.

Most of you missed the December 5th club meeting and you missed a good time. The Summit at Haw River State Park is a very nice and comfortable meeting place. This year we had about 70 members in attendance and everyone participated and seemed to enjoy themselves. Long time RCGC President Dan Shelton greeted new arrivals and Santa showed up to hand out the door prizes. Sheriff Sam Page kept eveyone's interest while he talked about changes to the Castle doctrine, drug interdiction, and the process of stemming illegal immigration. Michael Turner is this year's Member of the Year. Pete Wilson returns to the Board of Directors along with newcomers Jeff Gonzalez and David Sink.

I hope all of you enjoy the holiday and stay happy and healthy in 2012.

Ron Anderson                                                                                                                                   President, RCGC