Big Bear Valley Sportsman’s Club
A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN 1946
Post Office Box 566
Big Bear City, CA 92314-0566
March 2013
Range Phone: 909-585-4686
http://www.bbvsc.org
I am sorry to report that we have lost another key member of our club. Sterling Fordham passed away in January at his home in Big Bear. Over more than a decade he donated hundreds of hours to the club. Sterling served both as chief rangemaster and club president. Unfortunately health problems had kept him from enjoying trap and other shooting activities for the past two years. He was a friend and well-known personality at the range, he will be missed.
The continued high volume of activity at the range has allowed us to expand our contributions to various nonprofit organizations in the valley. This year our donations should exceed $5,000. In addition to multiple youth team sports sponsorships we have donated to the Big Bear High School ASB, BBHS Sports, Meals-on-Wheels, Sky High Training (youth wrestling, boxing and taekwondo), the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce, the Antique Car Club and the Trail Foundation. The Board will continue its policy of donating income in excess of annual expenses to these and other worthy organization.
This season we hope to expand our educational activities. Again this year Gary Steube will offer the California Hunter Education Course. Additionally, several of our range staff have recently been certified as NRA instructors for the basic rifle, pistol and shotgun courses. We hope to offer these courses during the 2013 season. We will continue to offer H.R. 218 qualifying to retired peace officers.
A reminder of range safety; when available, we assign two RSOs each weekend. If only one is available, range access will be limited. We are also staffing the office with an additional person (also whenever a volunteer is available) in order for the RSO’s to keep their attention focused on the shooting line. All of this extra staffing has become necessary due to the continued growth in business and large number of inexperienced shooters. The good news is that the continued high volume of shooters is expected to allow us to meet our annual expenses by the beginning of September. That means that we will again offer free shooting (either one shooting lane or two trap rounds per day) to members following Labor Day this year.
All members are encouraged to attend our annual meeting and range clean-up on April 6th at 10:00 AM (rain out date April 13th). Bring your ideas for range improvements and a rake. We’ll provide the pizza and sodas.
In addition to preparing the range for the 2013 season we will hold the election of officers. If you will be unable to attend the annual meeting please submit the attached ballot prior to the April meeting. If you wish to nominate yourself or someone else for a director’s position, you may write in the name and he or she will be included in the April election at the range. Please remember that club directors and club range safety officers are expected to volunteer a minimum of two weekends each month from April through October as well as assuming other responsibilities (as appropriate to the office) for the range needs throughout the year. The individuals named on this ballot have accepted nomination for a director’s position and have committed their time for the 2013 season. Please detach and return the ballot by April 5th.
PLEASE OBEY RANGE RULES
When RSO calls cease fire:
Unload firearms
Remove magazines
Open action and lock bolts back or open cylinder, gates, bolts etc. so firearm can be visually verified as unloaded by RSO
Step back behind the red line, DO NOT GO FORWARD
Wait for RSO to announce that it is safe to go forward to set targets
Don not touch firearms during range breaks
When you return from setting targets, remain behind the red line until RSO says you may resume firing
During firing:
Muzzle ALWAYS down range
No rapid fire
Do not shoot at rocks or anything other than approved targets
Children must be under direct supervision of a responsible adult unless RSO approves otherwise
Be aware of ejected brass, use brass catchers if possible, be courteous to other shooters
REMEMBER ANYONE CAN CALL A“CEASEFIRE” IF YOU SEE A DANGEROUS SITUATION
General Safety Reminders:
Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun
Watch that muzzle! Keep safety on until ready to shoot
Unload guns when not in use
Be sure barrel is clear of obstructions
Be sure of target before you pull the trigger
Never point a gun at anything you do not want to shoot
Never climb a tree or fence with a loaded gun
Never shoot at a flat, hard surface or water
Store guns and ammunition separately
Avoid alcoholic beverages before or during shooting
BACK
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2013 Big Bear Valley Sportsman’s Club Officer Ballot
(Please check endorsement for current officer or write in your nominee)
____ Wes Krause, President
Nomination: ______
____ Gary Steube, Vice President
Nomination: ______
____ Dave Sievers, Treasurer
Nomination: ______
____ Dorothy Sirk, Secretary
Nomination: ______
Month / Date
April / 6th / Clean-up / Club Meeting
April / 20 / Opening / Black Powder
May / 18 / Black Powder
June / 15 / Black Powder
July / 20 / Black Powder
Aug / 17 / Black Powder
Sept / 21 / Black Powder
Oct / 19 / Black Powder
Oct / 27 / Closing , Veterans' Shoot
RANGE FEES
Rifle & Pistol:
Members $5.00 / Non-Members $8.00
Trap:
Members $5.00 ' / Non-Members $6.00
CLUB OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Wes Krause, President
Gary Steube, Vice President
Dorothy Sirk, Secretary
Dave Sievers, Treasurer
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
TFI·
NAME:
Mailing Address: ______ / -
City, State, zip: ______
E-mail Address: ______
Phone: ( ) ______
Membership Annual Rate: $35.00
Includes all family members
Saturdays
Sundays
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
RANGE OPERATING HOURS
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· On the Saturdays that the Black Powder Club is
shooting, the rifle and pistol range will be closed
to all others from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (Trap
shooting is not affected and is open all day)
Black Powder shooters sign up at 9:30 AM.
SPECIAL NOTES
On other days the entire range is open from
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Big Bear Valley Sportsman's Club
Post Office Box 566
Big Bear City, CA 92314-0566