"Supervise your Guests"

Meeting Date: There are no meetings in November, December, or January 2017. The next regular even-numbered month meeting will be in our usual spot, the back room at Dyer’s BBQ Restaurant on Georgia @ I-40, on Tuesday, February 14 (yup, Valentines Day) at 7 pm. Those members wishing to dine are invited to do so from 6:00-7:00 p.m. We will be presenting an informational program at the February meeting on legal matters pertaining to self-defense but at press time the exact topic hasn't been confirmed. We'll have a better idea on who is going to talk about what in January.

Member Orientations: The 63 members who last attended at orientation session in 2007 were sent a letter in July reminding them they need to attend a "refresher" orientation to renew their membership for the 2017-18 year. So far 38 (59%) have done so. Orientation sessions for new and current members are usually scheduled for the Thursday and Saturday following our general membership meetings at in August, October, February and April, plus additional sessions in December. See the calendar for dates and times.

Tis the Season for Guests: In the fall, and especially over the holidays, members typically bring large numbers of guests, either as individuals or family-groups, to use the ranges. If you haven't been to the Club in a while, take time to review the rules, with special attention to the individual range rules, and remember to give your guests a good safety briefing. Set them up on the firing line where you can see them at all times while they're shooting. If you're right-handed and going to shoot on the Benchrest range they need to be on the bench to your right: i.e. if you're on Bench #4, they need to be on Bench #5. And if you bring more than two guests your membership-obligation to the Club as a Safety Officer strongly suggests that you step back off the line so you can watch all your guests while they are shooting. (I realize this is a repeat article - and it'll be repeated as necessary to get the point across.)

Completed Projects: The classroom TV and video player were replaced in October. The old equipment probably dated from the 1980's and we certainly got our use out of it.

Leadership Positions: The Benchrest Division Director is stepping down in May 2017, as is the Secretary in May 2018. The Buildings & Grounds Committee Chairman's job is also available. By next spring we can also use a couple of additional people on the BGC to help run the riding mower on the Benchrest and Bullseye ranges. The Club is run by volunteers and new blood is needed. Think about it. The Secretary has the details and will be happy to talk to you about them. Many hands make light work. Conversely, fewer hands mean things aren't going to get done and, conceivably, some programs/events will be suspended. (For instance, no Division Director means no matches/leagues/competitive events will be scheduled on that range.)

Membership Slots Open: As of November 1st there are 11 applications on the waiting list and the membership is full. We really don't expect significant membership openings until August 2017 but there may be one or two slots open in February; check the January 2017 newsletter for updates.

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