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WGC March 2023 News

March Events:

No General Club Meeting

Next meeting is Wed., April 5th

Trap

Sundays at 10 am

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course

Saturday, March 11, 2023, 8 am to 6 pm

Ham Trap Shoot

Sunday, March 26th, 9:30 registration; 10 am start

Long Range Times

Mar 4: 1st Sat, 9am-1pm

Mar 8: 2nd Wed, 12-3pm

Mar 18: 3rd Sat, 9am-1pm

Mar 22: 4th Wed, 12-3pm

Lower range closed during long range shooting

Shotgun Patterning Range Hours

At the February Club meeting, the Club voted to allow shotgun patterning only on Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10 am. The shotgun patterning lane is located on the far left side of the gun range, near the pistol shed. The Club’s operating times are limited by a 1984 Special Permit issued by the Town of Walpole. The Range Rules have been revised (emphasis added):

Hours of Operation

1.    Firearm range may only be used for shooting:

a.    Monday through Saturday: 9 AM to 30 minutes BEFORE sunset;

b.    Sunday: 10 AM to 30 minutes BEFORE sunset; and

c.    Sunday: 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM for shotgun patterning only

Ham Shoot: Annual Club Trap Championship

Sunday, March 26th, 9:30 registration; 10 am start

  • $10 entry fee for two rounds of 1-bird trap (pay cash at event)
  • Top five scorers win a ham (alternate prizes available too)
  • Additional prizes for hitting a white clay bird, inserted at random
  • Optional $10 50/50 cash pool: top score/raffle

As always, bring your own shells (lead or steel), which you’ll need two boxes, one for each round, (50 rounds total) of #7-1/2, #8, or #9 shot. You can use any shotgun, as long as it has a stock and barrel length of 18 inches or longer. All members are welcome but if you haven’t shot trap before, please join us for a practice round prior to the match.

Since we award prizes, match participation is limited to members and their family household only–no other guests.

No regular trap held on this day–match only.

2023 Events Scheduled

Range Safety Officer (RSO) Course

March 11, 2023, 8 am to 6 pm

Ham Trap Shoot

Sunday, March 26th, 9:30 registration; 10 am start

Work Party

Saturday, April 22nd 9 am to 1 pm

Route 109 Trap Shoot Competition

Sunday, May 7th, 10 am at Fin Fur and Feather in 2023 (no lead ammo/steel available)

Club Cookout

Saturday, May 13th at 11 am; food served around noon

Garand Maintenance Clinic

Wednesday, Jun 7th, 6 pm

Walter J. Landry Jr. Scoped High-power Match

Saturday, Sept. 9th at 9 AM

Work Party

Sunday, Oct 15th, 9 am to 1 pm

Service Rifle Match

Saturday, October 21st at 9 am

Turkey Trap Shoot

Sunday, November 12th, 9:30 am registration; 10 am start

WGC September 2023 News

Range Roof Replacement

The gun range roof replacement work is now anticipated to begin nearer the end of the month of September. The Club will continue to email updates regarding this work.

Sept Events

Club Meeting

Wed., Sept. 6th at 7 pm

Will take nominations for the Annual Meeting election held Oct 4th at 7 pm

Trap

Sundays at 10 am

Wednesdays at 4 PM, weather permitting

Consult the Club Wed Trap Forum

Long Range Times

Sept 2: 1st Sat, 9am-1pm

Sept 13: 2nd Wed, 12-3pm

Sept 16: 3rd Sat, 9am-1pm

Sept 27: 4th Wed, 12-3pm

Lower range closed during long range shooting

No shooting before 9 am (Mon to Sat); 10 am start on Sun; CEASEFIRE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNSET–times are posted near the sign in sheet.

General Meeting & Nominations: Wed., Sept. 6th at 7 PM

Annual Club Meeting Election: Wed., Oct. 4th at 7 PM

At our September General Meeting we will be asking for nominations for the Annual Meeting election to be held the first Wednesday in October (10/4) at 7 pm. Members may nominate themselves and all nominees for each position should confirm their intention to run for a position to the Secretary at least two weeks prior to the Annual Meeting (reply to this email or email info@westwoodgunclub.com). Members not confirming their intention to run in advance may still announce as “nominations from the floor” at the October Annual Meeting.

Regular and Life Members in good standing with at least one full year of membership beyond the one-year probationary period are eligible to hold Officer and Director positions (i.e. be a Club Member for at least 2 years). All terms begin serving on January 1, 2024, and elected Officers and Directors are expected to attend both the General Meetings and Board Meetings, which Board Meetings are typically held in person on the first Wed. of the month starting at 6 pm.

Voting at the Annual Meeting must be made in person: there is NO mail-in or absentee ballot provision. Currently there are seven positions for which members can nominate themselves:

Five Officers positions (1-year term):

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Governor

Two Director positions (3-year term):

  • Director (2024 – 2026)
  • Director (2024 – 2026)

For more information read the Club Bylaws available on the web site in the Meeting Notes page, see below for link and login information.

Other 2023 Events Scheduled

Work Party

Sunday, Oct 15th, 9 am to 1 pm

Service Rifle Match

Saturday, October 21st at 9 am

Turkey Trap Shoot

Sunday, November 12th, 9:30 am registration; 10 am start