Club News
Construction Projects
12-Aug-10 23:01
Members!
The club will be closed from Monday 23 August 2010 through 29 August 2010 due to some major construction projects. The main project being the replacement of the main driveway into the club. Please schedule your range days around the projects and the improvements will make our club even better once they are done.
The club will be closed from Monday 23 August 2010 through 29 August 2010 due to some major construction projects. The main project being the replacement of the main driveway into the club. Please schedule your range days around the projects and the improvements will make our club even better once they are done.
Thank You Terry Smith!!!
21-Jul-10 08:49
At the Miamisburg Sportsmen’s Club membership meeting on July 14, 2010, Frank Fecke submitted a motion that Terry Smith be awarded an honorary life membership in the Miamisburg Sportsmen’s Club for his 27 years of service as its Ohio Division of Wildlife licensing agent.
Terry took over the duties of club licensing agent in 1982. Club license sales at that time were $14,000 per year with a gross income of $36,000. Through much effort and the use of his marketing skills Terry increased the sales to $44,000 per year with a gross income of $850,000.
From 1982 to the present time Terry has raised $135,742 for the club treasury. He has also raised an additional $136,000 for Youth and Conservation programs.
In 2009 as the previous license program was ending and the new grant process beginning, Terry spent considerable time working with the club’s grant writer, attending meetings and coordinating with Division of Wildlife officials to secure grants valued at $9,000.
In recognition of his accomplishments, the Miamisburg Sportsmen’s Club has awarded an Honorary Life Membership to Terry Smith.
Terry took over the duties of club licensing agent in 1982. Club license sales at that time were $14,000 per year with a gross income of $36,000. Through much effort and the use of his marketing skills Terry increased the sales to $44,000 per year with a gross income of $850,000.
From 1982 to the present time Terry has raised $135,742 for the club treasury. He has also raised an additional $136,000 for Youth and Conservation programs.
In 2009 as the previous license program was ending and the new grant process beginning, Terry spent considerable time working with the club’s grant writer, attending meetings and coordinating with Division of Wildlife officials to secure grants valued at $9,000.
In recognition of his accomplishments, the Miamisburg Sportsmen’s Club has awarded an Honorary Life Membership to Terry Smith.
Range Safety Trainning
21-Jul-10 08:44
MSC and Vince from Family Tactical Training is offering a great opportunity to our club. There are 12 slots open for NRA Range Safety Officer training for $50! This is a wonderful chance to further your knowledge and help keep the club safe. If you are interested contact our President, John Thyne for more information.
Range Improvements
21-Jul-10 08:43
At the last meeting, funding was approved to add additional gravel to the roads in order to help with our drainage issues. Up to 16 loads of gravel will be delivered and spread at the .22 / pistol range road, as well as the 50-, and 100-yard ranges. Apologies in advance if they are working when you show up to the club, but it will help us all out in the end.
Ed Suhr Range Dedication
24-May-10 05:23
Summer Smallbore League Director Al Lindsey, Winter Smallbore League Director Karen Unfried, and smallbore shooters Frank Fecke and Fred Unfried hold the sign declaring the .22 rifle range to be the “Ed Suhr Memorial Range.”
Friends of the NRA Award!
11-May-10 12:33
Congratulations Karen! You have done a great job for the club.
Miamisburg Sportsmen’s Club member, Karen Unfried, was awarded the Friends of NRA (FONRA) Area Volunteer of the Year for the Ohio (Southern) Region. Karen was the secretary for the Miami Valley Friends of NRA and provided support to the state of Ohio FONRA committee.
“The 2nd Annual FONRA Volunteers of the Year Award recognizes those volunteers who have made an outstanding impact on the program at the local or regional levels during the previous year. There are many who contribute their time to FONRA banquets each year, but those who lend exceptional help deserve recognition. This program by FONRA is designed to let these dedicated and loyal volunteers know their efforts do not go unseen and are deeply appreciated.
Area Volunteers of the Year are individuals acknowledged for their hard work and accomplishments that enhanced the success of banquets over the past year. They are recommended by their area field representative and chosen by a select committee of senior NRA staff, who evaluates criteria such as banquet tickets sold, sponsorships sold, pre-event raffle dollars, and underwriting they received during the previous year, as well as years of volunteer work and positions held during their service. Recipients of the award were given a “2009 FONRA Volunteer of the Year” leather jacket to further display their support for the NRA along with special recognition from their area field representative.” (NRA news release, 31 Mar 10)
Miamisburg Sportsmen’s Club member, Karen Unfried, was awarded the Friends of NRA (FONRA) Area Volunteer of the Year for the Ohio (Southern) Region. Karen was the secretary for the Miami Valley Friends of NRA and provided support to the state of Ohio FONRA committee.
“The 2nd Annual FONRA Volunteers of the Year Award recognizes those volunteers who have made an outstanding impact on the program at the local or regional levels during the previous year. There are many who contribute their time to FONRA banquets each year, but those who lend exceptional help deserve recognition. This program by FONRA is designed to let these dedicated and loyal volunteers know their efforts do not go unseen and are deeply appreciated.
Area Volunteers of the Year are individuals acknowledged for their hard work and accomplishments that enhanced the success of banquets over the past year. They are recommended by their area field representative and chosen by a select committee of senior NRA staff, who evaluates criteria such as banquet tickets sold, sponsorships sold, pre-event raffle dollars, and underwriting they received during the previous year, as well as years of volunteer work and positions held during their service. Recipients of the award were given a “2009 FONRA Volunteer of the Year” leather jacket to further display their support for the NRA along with special recognition from their area field representative.” (NRA news release, 31 Mar 10)
News from the Member Meeting
19-Apr-10 22:58
A brief overview of some news at the club member’s meeting. . . .
There are two raffles going on currently.
1) The IPSC/USPSA league is raffling off a Glock 22 + 3 high-capicity magazines at $10.00 a ticket. The proceeds are going towards a concrete pad inside the new IPSC/USPSA pole barn. See Paul Hernandez or Peabody Sports for tickets. There is a limit of 200 tickets.
2) MSC is raffling off a Berretta Bobcat .22 at $5.00 a ticket. The proceeds from the raffle are going to the maintenance committee for purchasing tools for the workshop. See John Thyne and/or Peabody Sports to purchase tickets. There is a limit of 50 tickets.
Bianchi and El Presidente Plate Rack
There are plate racks up and ready for use in the right pistol bay. There are shooting areas marked with boxes. Please be careful, shot only within the designated shooting area. Clean up your brass and leave it clean for the next person. Shoot normal handgun loads only. No magnums, no shotgun rounds and no slugs.
Projects
The planning committee is going forward with various projects. Work on the grants the club received will be first on the list. Work is moving forward on planning for the archery range. Work parties are held the Saturday after the club meetings. They usually run from 9am - 1pm
Smallbore
Smallbore indoor matches are done for the first part of this year. On average they had 10 people attend each match. Watch for the upcoming summer/outdoor matches. More information will be posted when it becomes available.
Military Honors Ceremony
John Helping would like to invite people to come and honor the service of Howard Helpings at his military honors ceremony. It will be held by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Dayton VA Cemetery. The service will be 29 May 2010 at 1pm. Afterwards there will be a gathering of family and friends at a designated place. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact John at 937-426-7570.
There are two raffles going on currently.
1) The IPSC/USPSA league is raffling off a Glock 22 + 3 high-capicity magazines at $10.00 a ticket. The proceeds are going towards a concrete pad inside the new IPSC/USPSA pole barn. See Paul Hernandez or Peabody Sports for tickets. There is a limit of 200 tickets.
2) MSC is raffling off a Berretta Bobcat .22 at $5.00 a ticket. The proceeds from the raffle are going to the maintenance committee for purchasing tools for the workshop. See John Thyne and/or Peabody Sports to purchase tickets. There is a limit of 50 tickets.
Bianchi and El Presidente Plate Rack
There are plate racks up and ready for use in the right pistol bay. There are shooting areas marked with boxes. Please be careful, shot only within the designated shooting area. Clean up your brass and leave it clean for the next person. Shoot normal handgun loads only. No magnums, no shotgun rounds and no slugs.
Projects
The planning committee is going forward with various projects. Work on the grants the club received will be first on the list. Work is moving forward on planning for the archery range. Work parties are held the Saturday after the club meetings. They usually run from 9am - 1pm
Smallbore
Smallbore indoor matches are done for the first part of this year. On average they had 10 people attend each match. Watch for the upcoming summer/outdoor matches. More information will be posted when it becomes available.
Military Honors Ceremony
John Helping would like to invite people to come and honor the service of Howard Helpings at his military honors ceremony. It will be held by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Dayton VA Cemetery. The service will be 29 May 2010 at 1pm. Afterwards there will be a gathering of family and friends at a designated place. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact John at 937-426-7570.
News Nibbles
12-Apr-10 05:59
A few news nibbles!
Indoors smallbore is completed for winter, but look for out doors smallbore to pick up soon.
Remember those work parties. There is always a list of projects that need worked on around the club. And the work parties count towards discounts for next years dues.
The club member’s meeting is coming up - Wednesday 14 Apr 8-9 pm.
Planning on an archery range is moving right along. Watch for updates.
Indoors smallbore is completed for winter, but look for out doors smallbore to pick up soon.
Remember those work parties. There is always a list of projects that need worked on around the club. And the work parties count towards discounts for next years dues.
The club member’s meeting is coming up - Wednesday 14 Apr 8-9 pm.
Planning on an archery range is moving right along. Watch for updates.
Appleseed Project Events
19-Feb-10 14:47
Mike Kinsey, a trustee for MSC and a leader in the Appleseed project, has several events coming up this year at the Miamisburg Sportsmen’s Club. The project is great for the young, middle-aged, and older alike. There is much to learn, and for us older folk it is a worthy organization to become involved in and teach our youngsters. For more information you can click here.
New Feautres Coming Up!
19-Feb-10 05:24
I have been working on implementing a new feature for the club web site. Look in the near future for a Members Only section. That is about as much as I can give away right now. Check back the first week of March!!!
ODNR Grants to MSC
11-Nov-09 22:02
Mr. Todd Haines of the ODNR notified Terry Smith and Karen Unfired that the club received $9,335 in grant monies for five of the nine grants applied for. The grants funded were for Youth Programs, erosion Control and Noise Abatement on the outdoor ranges, Range Safety Signs, and Eyebrows on the
.22 range. The grant paperwork has been singed and work can be started in 2010 after the receipt of funds.
All of the project managers will be looking for labor to help improve our range with these funds. If you have time, please try and help out.
The club gives a BIG THANKS to Terry and Karen for all of their hard work to secure these funds to improvements to our club!
.22 range. The grant paperwork has been singed and work can be started in 2010 after the receipt of funds.
All of the project managers will be looking for labor to help improve our range with these funds. If you have time, please try and help out.
The club gives a BIG THANKS to Terry and Karen for all of their hard work to secure these funds to improvements to our club!
The Results are In!
15-Oct-09 00:28
There was a great turnout for the elections. All of the officer positions were up for election and 6 of the trustee positions. So without further ado here are the results of the 2009 Elections of Officers and Trustees. Listed after each name is the number of votes garnered.
President:
John Thyne 57
Frank Fecke 52
Vice President:
Paul Zanowick 72
Al Lindsey 36
Treasurer:
Rich Lewandowski 60
Rick Roberts 42
Secretary:
Nannette Zanowick Unopposed
Membership:
Mark Anderson 56
Mitch Miller 44
Trustees:
Peter Hein 81 - 3-year term
Mike Kinsey 78 - 3-year term
Eric Bair 67 - 3-year term
Dave Johnson 55 - 3-year term
Mike Tappan 52 - 2-year term
Jack Grebs 51 - 1-year term
A big thanks to Terry Smith and his election committee that did a great job in making sure the election was well organized and ran smoothly.
President:
John Thyne 57
Frank Fecke 52
Vice President:
Paul Zanowick 72
Al Lindsey 36
Treasurer:
Rich Lewandowski 60
Rick Roberts 42
Secretary:
Nannette Zanowick Unopposed
Membership:
Mark Anderson 56
Mitch Miller 44
Trustees:
Peter Hein 81 - 3-year term
Mike Kinsey 78 - 3-year term
Eric Bair 67 - 3-year term
Dave Johnson 55 - 3-year term
Mike Tappan 52 - 2-year term
Jack Grebs 51 - 1-year term
A big thanks to Terry Smith and his election committee that did a great job in making sure the election was well organized and ran smoothly.
October Elections
01-Oct-09 05:02
Members!
Elections for club officers and trustee position will take place during the Club meeting on 14 Oct 2009, 8pm. Be sure and cast your vote!
Elections for club officers and trustee position will take place during the Club meeting on 14 Oct 2009, 8pm. Be sure and cast your vote!
