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Hotline: 303-977-SHFC or 303-977-7432
P.O. Box 621489
Littleton, CO 80162-1489
September 2009
REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS
Lockheed Martin's Workplace Security policy, CPS-565 is strictly enforced. One provision of the policy is a workplace free of weapons, which includes Firearms, Ammunition, Bows and Arrows. The club must emphasize this policy to our members. Additionally, a state issued CCW permit does not supersede nor over ride this LMA policy. Members wanting to store firearms or archery equipment during the day ONLY, must contact Gene Adamson (303-971-1531) or Dave Mulholland (303-977-3674) for access instructions.
CLUB NEWS
Outdoor Buddies Sight-in
Sunday September 6th, SHFC will host the annual sight-in for the Outdoor Buddies at the 100 yard range from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Outdoor Buddies is an organization of volunteers helping the mobility impaired to enjoy outdoor activities including hunting and fishing. Able-Buddies accompany the disabled Handi-Buddies on a one-to-one basis. If you like to volunteer to help at the sight-in (workbond) or need information, please contact Cal Ensor at 303-794-5796.
we have a new workbond coordinator
Please give a big thank you and welcome aboard for Norm Viste as our new workbond coordinator. Norm heard about our need and volunteered. We didn’t even have to twist his arm. You can contact Norm at 303-904-1828 or Thank you.
Range Status Flags
As part of our continued emphasis on Safety, we now have Red Flags that are to be placed in their holders on the outside of each range (200, 100, pistol and shotgun) to identify when that specific range is in use. The Flag/Flags should remain up whenever that range or ranges are in use. The first person to use a range should put the flag up and if no one else is there when they leave the flag should be removed and stowed in the range covered area/building. The purpose of the flags is to provide a quick visual indication for those arriving at the range to determine if someone is already there and that coordinated cease fires are called as required by the range rules. To put it simply and relating to what's already in the range rules, if the range light (flashing red light) switch should be on at that range, the red flag needs to be put in the holder at that range and vice versa. Note that the flag indicator does not alleviate the need to use common sense to see if someone is at the range or not. Help us implement this Safety addition as Safety is our #1 priority . Thank you.
BOD Minutes August 2009
2009 BULL ROAST & SHOOTIN' ARCADE
The 2009 SHFC Annual Bull Roast was held on Sunday August 16th. The weather was nice, we had a good turn out and everyone appeared to have had a good time. Gene Adamson’s idea of having a Shooting Arcade before the BBQ appeared to have been a success at bringing out the crowd. We had ordered food for ~100 heads and we actually had 114 adults based on ticket sales and there were a bunch of kids. We actually had to order more meat from the caterer since we ran out before everyone was served. By luck or design, we choose a local caterer (Schneids’ Smoke Shack) this year and they were able to deliver the extra BBQ in less than 20 minutes. We apologized to those who had to wait but we’re very glad we had the unexpected large turnout. Some of you have already given us feedback at the event, but if you haven’t, please contact a board member and let us know what you like, didn’t like and ideas on making the event even better for more members and their families to attend. We want to thank everyone for coming out and enjoying this year’s event. We especially want to thank the volunteers at the Shooting Arcade. Ray Schwindt and Chet Foat at the trap shoot. Mike Sullivan and Craig Bullock at the practical pistol demo, Mike McKaig at the muzzle loader station, Ron Gorski at the silhouette shoot and Gene Adamson for running around and coordinating the event. Also want to thank all those that helped out at the BBQ setting up and cleaning up at the end. Special thanks to Mrs. Boettcher (Ken’s better half) for bring the pies, Jim Cathcart for setting up the coolers for the sodas and ticket sales. Here are a few pictures of the action at the Shootin’ Arcade, the crowd at the BBQ and a few of the lucky door prize winners.
October Members meeting
The next members meeting will be October 12th. Second Monday of the month at 5:15 PM at the Clubhouse. We didn’t get any interest in a chili cook-off so we’ll probably just order pizza and beer (soda for some). Our special program will be a game calling seminar by our own Jim Gilmore. Jim has been doing game calling seminars for over 25 years. Jim has worked with many sporting good stores and has been a pro staff shooter for archery organizations over his 25 years with Lockheed Martin. Jim’s a NFAA certified instructor for archery and a PSE certified repair tech. Jim has taken more than 90 big game with his bow by using his “Calling Tec necks”. So plan to come and pick up the latest on the club, grab some grub, socialize with your fellow members, and learn or refine your game calling skills for you next hunt. We will also have some “old” ammunition that a former Martin Marietta member, Roy Shelton, who passed away, owned. So come on out and see if any of this is something you might like to purchase to help his widow.
WORK BOND
The latest list of work bond jobs is listed at the website http://gvtg.com/skyline/ . Click the “Workbond “ tab and then “ Job List”. Some near term work bond jobs are helpers during the Safety training renewal sessions in March and gong stand installation in April. Checking your work bond to make sure it is up to date will help speed up the renewal process. If you want to volunteer for one of the jobs or a task you think needs to be done please contact the Work Bond Chair, Norm Viste at or 303-904-1828. Work Bond that you volunteered for with a specific committee should still be coordinated through that committee chair who will coordinate with Norm. Thank you for your help and participation.
members input
If you have club related pictures, stories, member news, comments, suggestions or questions, please send them to me or other board member and I’ll put it on here. If it’s a question or suggestion, we’ll put the answer or board response on here also.
Here’s a joke from Cal Ensor
One of the best marksmen in the FBI was passing through a small town, and was astonished to notice evidence of the most amazing shooting. On trees, on walls, and on fences there were numerous bull's-eyes with a bullet hole in dead center of each one.
The FBI man asked a local resident about the person responsible for this wonderful marksmanship. The resident introduced him to the shooter.
"This is the best marksmanship I have ever seen," said the FBI man. "How in the world do you do it?"
"Nothing to it," said the man. "I shoot first and draw the circles afterward."
Electronic Gate
Per the SHFC Range Rules, each club member is required to "wand" their electronic gate card at the electronic gate for accountability. This will also reset the arm’s timer so it doesn’t come down on your vehicle. If the gate is locked open, listen for the “beep” as confirmation that badge was read. Upon leaving the range, each person should push the gate open button so the arm’s timer is reset so it doesn’t come down on your vehicle on the way out.
Committee News
HUNTER EDUCATION 2009
Regular Hunter Ed
The 2009 schedule for the rifle/regular hunter education is listed below. The current instructors are Gene Adamson, Mitch Arnold, Don Biesecker, Dave Unruh, Jim Gilmore, Ron Steen, Bill Wilson, Mike Jacobs, Mike McKaig, Ken Ruiz, Margaret Rothermel, Clayton Allen, Bob Ventura, Jeff Edwards, and Jim Ball. Hunter Education always needs help in both the classroom and range. If you are interested in helping out in either the rifle and/or archery hunter education courses contact: Gene Adamson at 1-1531 or Mitch Arnold at 7-2117 and we’ll get you started.
September: 22nd, 23rd & 24th (Classroom) – 26th (Range)
October: 20th, 21st & 22nd (Classroom) – 24th (Range)
November: 17th, 18th & 19th (Classroom) – 21st (Range)
Students must attend the 3 classroom sessions (Tues, Wed, & Thurs; 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.) and the range session (Saturday 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.) to complete the course. All classes will be held at the clubhouse in the SHFC recreation area. You must attend all four days in a month’s session. Cost for the class is $10. Pre-register by calling Mitch Arnold at 303-972-8983 or Bob Ventura at 303-752-1430. A minimum of 10 students are needed at the first class to continue the class. Classes are open to the public.
Archery Committee
All safety/security briefings have been completed. Thanks to Jim Hargest and Jim Gilmore. The archery season starts on Saturday August 29 and runs through the end of January depending on which tag you have in your possession. We have lots (41) of hunters signed up for this year’s hunt. Please ensure that all family members who are not SHFC members complete the waiver before hunting.
Thanks to all that did their work bond. The range looks GREAT. We also have new broad head targets out. Mr. Gilmore put the rules from our briefing in the mail box at the archery range if you need to review what the briefing covered again. Please be safe and good luck this year. See you out on the range.
All hunters harvesting an elk or deer on LMSSC property are requiredto take the head in for CWD testing at the CDOW office by SHFC Board direction. Notify Jim Gilmore and Mitch Arnold of all animals harvested on LMSSC property.
NRA CLASSES
NRA classes continue for this year with Basic Pistol (BP) and Personal Protection in the Home (PPITH) classes. Basic Pistol is a pre-requisite for the PPITH class except with prior demonstrated knowledge and approval from course instructor. The PPITH class will certify you for qualification for a Concealed Carry Weapons permit (CCW). Class fees are $50 for club members, $75 for non-club non-refundable. Maximum of 10 people will be enrolled in PPITH and 12 in BP, first come with a check is first enrolled. We will maintain a waiting list just in case someone has to bail out (meaning if one of the students cancels, you would be on call to take their place). To reserve a seat, send your name, home address, phone number and email address you want to be contacted at to Gene Adamson, . Your seat is not saved unless payment is received within one week after the reservation information is received. Minimum of 6 students are required per class or it’s subject to cancellation. Below is the schedule of classes. Dates are subject to change based on LEO availability. All weeknight class sessions are from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. For Basic Pistol classes which are only two days, the Saturday session will run from 8:00 in the morning until 4:00 pm. For Basic Pistol classes scheduled for three days the Saturday session will run from 8:00 am until about 1:00 pm. PPITH Saturday classes will be from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. Contact Steve Rower at 303-971-5558 if you have questions.
Basic Pistol
September – Thurs. 10th, Sat. 12th, Tues. 15th
PPITH
September - Weds. 16th, Sat. 19th, Mon. 21st
October - Thurs. 8th, Sat. 10th, Tues. 13th
COWBOY ACTION – SASS
Cowboy action has started and will continue to be held every other Thursday until October. We now have some very experienced shooters who will help mentor anyone who wants to start the sport or just do a trial stage. Firearms used are 2 single six pistols, a lever action rifle (pistol caliber only), and a pre-1900’s shotgun (pump or side by side). All ammo must be lead cast bullets and lead shot. This is the fastest growing shooting sport in the world, with over 90,000 members. We shoot both smokeless and black powder, depending on what the whim of the day is. We shoot in accordance with the governing body of SASS or Single Action Shooting Society. Call Tom Frickell at 303-971-5493.
PRACTICAL PISTOL LITE
Practical Pistol Lite go every other Monday through September. For those of you who are new to Practical Pistol, this affords less experience shooters an opportunity to come out with a group of like-minded shooters and practice defensive skills. As always we will first and foremost focus on range safety. This year we are limiting participation to semi-automatics pistols in the effort to speed up the courses and get more shooting for everyone. Make sure your equipment (Pistol, Holster, Mag pouches) is in good repair and good working order. Carbine and shotgun nights will be less frequent this year to concentrate on pistol shooting and to allow everyone to get in more shooting. We meet at the gate around 4:15, and head to the range no later than 4:30. Since April and May weather is so challenging, please dress in layers so you can stay warm just in case it gets cold. There has never been a better opportunity to tune your defensive pistol skills, and create a defensive mindset . Call Dave Norris at 303-932-4822, or email at .
PRACTICAL PISTOL - LADIES ONLY
Our first event started on Monday, April 20, and then every other Monday thru Sept. Meet at the gate on Wadsworth by 4:40 pm and we will all caravan up to the range. No revolvers this year, they take too long to reload. Please have a holster for your pistol. Since our weather is so challenging, please dress in layers so you can stay warm just incase it gets cold. So far we are averaging 14 Ladies per event, with ages spanning young (18 years old) to retirees. This has started out to be a great year and we are looking forward to continuing the fun and learning experiences. Call Tom Frickell at 303-971-5493.