January at the Range

Happy New Year - 2014 January 7 - 7:00 p.m.  Board of Directors Meeting January 14 - 7:00 p.m.  Member's Meeting ​​Become active in the Club! See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

2014 Executive Committee

After compiling the votes at the December 10th Member's Meeting, the following members comprise the Executive Committee for 2014.

President: Doug Cummings

Vice President: Paul Horton

Treasurer: Dave Parker

Recording Secretary: Michael Gallant

Membership Secretary: Dave Pelkey

Chief Range Officer: Dominic Serino

Sargeant-At-Arms: Dominic Serino

Board Members: 

Kevin Barbieri
David Bradley
Al Dicarlo
Robert Donovan
Matthew Gliniak
Mark Wilkinson

For more information see our website Directors Page

Vote for Club Officers

Voting by the Membership to officially elect the 2014 nominations into office will take place at the December 10th Member's Meeting. Write in nominations will also be accepted on the ballot form.

If you cannot attend the December 10th meeting, Dominic Serino will have ballots available at the club house on Sunday, December 8th from noon until 1:00 p.m.

We sincerely hope that you will take the opportunity to vote. This is your club!

If you have any questions, please contact us at ehfandg@gmail.com

December at the Range

Every Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - Trap and Skeet   December 3 - 7:00 p.m.  Board of Directors Meeting   December 8 - 12:00 p.m.  Voting for Officers at Club House   December 10 - 7:00 p.m. Members Meetiing *Voting and Election of Officers*   Happy Holidays ​​See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

Nominations for Officers and Board of Directors

At the November 12th Member's Meeting, the following members were nominated from the floor for the Executive Officers and open Board of Directors positions for 2014.

President: Doug Cummings

Vice President: Dave Bergeron

Treasurer: Dave Parker

Recording Secretary: Michael Gallant

Membership Secretary: Dave Pelkey

Chief Range Officer: Dominic Serino

Sargent At Arms: Dominic Serino

Board Members: (3) Positions - 1 Year Term

      Dave Pelkey

      Matt Gliniak
      Al Dicarlo

Voting by the Membership to officially elect these nominations into office for 2014 will take place at the December 10th Member's Meeting. Write in nominations will also be accepted on the ballot form.

If you cannot attend the December 10th meeting, Dominic Serino will have ballots available at the club house on Sunday, December 8th.

We sincerely hope that you will take the opportunity to vote. This is your club!

More information will be sent out in the December eNewsletter. If you have any questions, please contact us at ehfandg@gmail.com

Nominations - November 12th

Your participation is important.

Nominations for the Executive Committee Officers and Board of Directors positions will be accepted from the floor at the November 12th Membership business meeting.

These nominations will be placed on the ballot for the Election of Officers and Directors at the December 10th Membership business meeting.

The positions open for nominations are:

• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Recording Secretary
• Membership Secretary
• Chief Range Officer
• Sergeant-At-Arms
• (3) Board of Director positions.

Another eNewsletter will be sent before the elections in December listing the nominations for each position.

As a member of Easthampton Fish & Game, it is extremely important that you get involved in this process.
The club is growing and new projects are being proposed for the coming year. Become a part of this growth. This is your club.

If you have questions about the election of Club Officers and Directors:

• Come to the Sunday Turkey Shoots and talk with an Officer or Board member
• Contact us through the Contacts page on our website, 
• Send an email to ehfandg@gmail.com.

November at the Range

• Every Thursday - 6:00 p.m.  Trap and Skeet
• November 3 - 11:00 a.m.  Turkey Shoot
• November 5 - 7:00 p.m.  Board of Directors Meeting
• November 10 - 11:00 a.m.  Turkey Shoot
• November 12 - 7:00 p.m. Members Meetiing ** Nominate Club Officers **
• November 17 - 11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving

See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

October at the Range

• Every Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - Trap and Skeet Shooting
• October 1 - 7:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
• October 6 - 11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• October 8 - 7:00 p.m. Members Meetiing
• October 13 - 11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• October 19 - NRA Basic Pistol Course Lower ranges closed.See the Club Calendar for more event information.
• October 20 - 11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• October 27 - 11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot

See the Club Calendar for updated event information.

September at the Range

• Every Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - Trap and Skeet Shooting
• September 3 -  7:00 p.m.  Board of Directors Meeting
• September 10 - 7:00 p.m. Membership Meeting
• September 14 - 8:00 - 4:00  USRA IR 50/50 3-Gun Rimfire Benchrest Match  Lower ranges closed.See the Club Calendar for more event information.
• September 22 - 11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot
• September 28 - NRA Basic Pistol Course Lower ranges closed.See the Club Calendar for more event information.
• September 29 - 11:00 a.m. Turkey Shoot

Clean-up Day Great Success

The 8/24 Easthampton Fish & Game Association work party was a tremendous success.

Between our 8:am coffee and donut kick off and noon lunch, the crew cleaned and disposed of several truckloads of accumulated debris around the pavilion, skeet range, club house and lower range; where Paul Horton’s tractor made quick work of the small storage shed. Later in the week, new steel posts were set at the pistol range in preparation for new backing boards.

Thanks to all for a tremendous effort and a job well done.
David Bradley
Matt Gliniak
Paul Horton
David Parker
Tom Balfour
Dave Bergeron
Bill lamere   
Rene lamontagne
Jack Poudrier
Michael Ripa
Joe Sipitkowski
Dave Sparko
George Wright
Walt Tarka

Turkey Shoots begin 9/22

The popular Easthampton Fish & Game Turkey Shoots will be held every Sunday from September 22nd through November 17th. The Turkey Shoots begin at 11 a.m. See the Club Calendar for information.
Bring your family, bring some friends, have some fun!

All Members Clean-up Day!

On Saturday, August 24 all members are requested to help with the clean up of the ranges and grounds. All ranges will be closed for shooting activities during clean-up.
We will begin at 8:00 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided to help get you motivated. Lunch will also be served.

Individual members have been maintaining the range facilities for years. A newer group of members have been repairing, painting and cleaning. Other individual members have donated money to fund these projects.

Now it's your turn!

We need to return the Easthampton Fish & Game to first-class facilities that we can be proud of when we come through the gate. There is a long list of clean-up and maintenance jobs that absolutely must be completed and we cannot do it without your help.

This is your range, your club-house and your facilities. Let's get together and get this done!

Wheel barrows & rakes needed - Gloves recommended.

To sign up, for more information, or if you have questions, email or call Dave Bergeron
Dave@facilitysupply.com   Cell: 413-588-7637

See you on August 24th!

New Sign for Pavillion

Mike Ripa & Will Lamere hang the new sign on the Club pavilion.

Thanks to the crews, and the direction by Dave Bergeron, for the wonderful improvements to the range.

If you've got some spare time and can help with these projects, get in touch with Dave. Click here to send Dave an email.

August at the Range

• Every Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - Trap and Skeet Shooting
• No Board of Directors Meeting this month
• August 3 - NRA Pistol Course
• August 13 - Membership Meeting
• August 17 - 8:00 - 4:00  USRA IR 50/50 3-Gun Rimfire Benchrest Match  Lower ranges closed.

See the Club Calendar for more event information.

Firearms Legislation Hearing

On Friday, August 2, 2013 the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security will be holding a public hearing at the Griswold Theatre at American International College in Springfield from 10am-5pm.

During this hearing the Joint Committee will be reviewing legislation that pertains to Firearm and Gun Regulations.

This is a public hearing and all individuals who are interested in testifying in regard to the legislation are encouraged to attend.

Easthampton Fish & Game is a member of the Gun Owners Action League (GOAL). For more information about the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security hearings see the "Public Hearing Help Page"  on the GOAL website.

Bright New Look for the Range

Mike Ripa, George Bergeron, Dave Bergeron and Bob Graham spent 2 long days upgrading the high house loft stairs and painting the pavillion and Trap Control station.

Membership Cards - In The Mail

For those who haven't received your 2013-2014 membership card and badge - they were put into the mail on Monday July 1st.

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

If you still haven't received your card and badge by next Monday, please send us an email.

July at the Range

• Every Thursday - 6:00 p.m. - Trap and Skeet Shooting

• No Board of Directors Meeting this month

• July 9 - 7:00 p.m. - Membership Meeting

• July 27 - 8:00 - 4:00  USRA IR 50/50 3-Gun Massachusetts State Championships  Lower ranges closed.

See the Club Calendar for more event information.

Massachusetts Rimfire Benchrest Championships

Easthampton Fish & Game will host the United States Rimfire Association IR 50/50 3-Gun Massachusetts State Championships on Saturday, July 27th. Participants are expected from across New England, New York, New Jersey. There are 30 trophies to be taken home by the top performers
.

The 3-Gun format consists of Sporter, 10.5 lb. and 13.5 lb. .22 rf rifle classes. The target is 25-bulls for each class, with a 10-ring of .25 inch, shot from a distance of 50 yards and 50 meters. A perfect score is 250-25X.  The 50 yard match will shot in the morning. with the 50 meter match following lunch. Cost is $25.00 per match. Everyone is welcome!

Please see the USRA website for more information; or contact Michael Gallant.

Even if you're not interested in participating, drop by and see what this sport is all about.

June Events at the Range

Tuesday, June 11 - Membership Meeting
This is your club. Your ideas and assistance are welcome. Come to the Membership Meeting and see what's going on.

Saturday, June 15 - USRA IR 50/50 Rimfire Competition
Lower ranges will be closed for the duration of the match.

June 18, 19 and 20 - Lower Ranges closed for training.

Saturday June 22 - NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
Pistol range will be closed during the "hands-on" training portion of this course.

See the Club Calendar for more information about these events.

Membership Renewal Forms in the Mail

The 2013-2014 Membership renewal forms are in the mail. Please read the "Letter to the Membership" included with the form. It will explain the new rates and improvements at the club.

Also, please make sure that you include your NRA membership number and expiration date. NRA membership is a requirement of membership in Easthampton Fish & Game. This is very important to support the loans that NRA has provided us.

If you are not a current NRA member, contact a Board member and we will get you signed up.

If you are not currently on the EHF&G Email Newsletter list, you can now "opt-in" to receive the newsletter on-line. Go to the bottom of the website Membership page.

Thursday Night Trap and Skeet

Thursday evenings 6 p.m.
We will be shooting Trap and possibly Skeet. You are all welcome to join us in trying these fun-filled shotgun sports.

• Never fired a shotgun at a moving clay target?   No problem - we will show you how.
• Don't own a shotgun?  No problem - use one of ours.  
• Don't have any shotgun ammo?   No problem - purchase some there. 

 So, now that your concerns have been addressed, it would be great to see you Thursday evening.

May Events at the Range

Saturday, May 11 - Spring Range "Clean-Up" Day!
Your help is required for the Annual Spring Clean Up. Bring your tools, especially rakes. There is no heavy lifting involved.
Come on out to the range, meet other members of the Club and help neaten up our shooting facilities.

Saturday, May 11 - USRA IR 50/50 Rimfire Competition
Lower ranges will be closed for the duration of the match.

Tuesday, May 14 - Membership Meeting
7:00 pm at the clubhouse.

Saturday May 18 - NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
Pistol range will be closed during the "hands-on" training portion of this course.

See the Club Calendar for more information about these events.

April Events at the Range

April 20th -- NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course
Pistol Range will be closed during the hands-on training portion of this course.

April 27th - USRA IR 50/50 Rimfire Rifle Competition
Lower ranges will be closed for the duration of this match.

See the Club Calendar for more information.

New Skeet Machines Up and Running

The new Lincoln Skeet machines are installed and the skeet field is open. Thanks for your patience.

May 11th - Spring Range Clean Up Day!

Your help is needed! 

Saturday, May 11th (Rain date, May 18th)
Your help is required for the Annual Spring Clean Up. Bring your tools, especially rakes. There's no heavy lifting involved.

Come on out to the range, meet the other members of the club, and help neaten up our shooting facilities.

Attend the March 5 Membership Meeting

All members are requested to attend the Tuesday, March 5th Membership Meeting. We need to plan a date for the Spring "Clean-up Day" and your input will be greatly appreciated.

Skeet Range Is Operational

The Skeet Range is now operational. There may be some intermittent glitches when clays are thrown, but the range is usable.

Repairs were made to the existing machines to hold over until the new machines arrive. We expect the new machines in the next month.

Range Update: New Skeet Range Machinery - NRA Pistol Instruction -IR 50/50 Benchrest

Skeet Range
Thanks to a generous loan from a club member, new Lincoln Infinity Series Trap machines have been ordered for the skeet range. We expect delivery and installation by Shyda's Services Inc. within the next few weeks.

This step was necessary due to the deteriorating condition of the existing skeet machines. The Lincoln products are an exciting upgrade to our Skeet field and will offer greater enjoyment for our skeet shooting members. Stay tuned for updates.

NRA Basic Pistol
Certified NRA Instructor, Dennis Robare will be offering monthly NRA Basic Pistol Shooting courses at Easthampton Fish and Game, with the first class to be held on February 16th. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will have the required training and documentation to apply for their Massachusetts pistol permit.

Further information will be available soon, or you can send an email for more information about Dennis' course.

USRA IR 50/50 22 Rimfire Benchrest Matches
IR 50/50 Benchrest Matches will be starting in April at Easthampton Fish and Game. These are nationally sanctioned matches for both the 3-Gun and Unlimited format. Check the Range Calendar for Match Day specifics, or contact Michael Gallant for more information.

Update on Skeet Range

The issue with the Low House is proving to be more problematic than expected. While we continue to search for a supplier of the parts required, we are also looking at alternatives.

We will get the skeet range back in operation as soon as possible. Check back here for updates, or attend the next Membership Meeting (2/12/13) to take part in the solution.

Skeet Range Currently Needs Repair

The lower house on the skeet field is currently in need of repair. The parts are available and we hope to have it repaired within the next week.

We will post here when it is back in working order.

Happy New Year

To all the members of Easthampton Fish and Game, Happy New Year!