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Bass River Rod & Gun Club - April Newsletter |
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Every once in a while, something just fits. That’s the way it goes. We try plenty of new things in our life … a new car, a dog, a new gun, a new job. Some don’t feel right, and no matter what you do, it doesn’t fit, and you move on. Sometimes the fit is good, you like it, and you want it to work … but it doesn’t like you back … and you move on.
Every once in a great while, everything lines up on both sides, and it works… It fits. It doesn’t happen often, and we can probably count a lifetime’s worth of these on a single hand. From my viewpoint, President Doug Nelson and our Club just fit. Doug brought his long history of caring for the club with him when he joined the head table, and you’re still as likely to see him with a tool over his shoulder as if it were a shotgun there. As President, Doug moved from fixing and improving things on his own to doing it with others. He sought a wide variety of opinions and made his decisions, easy or hard, based on what he felt was right for the club. The fit became good for him.
The club has shown overwhelming support for his leadership over the last 2 years, and the fit was good for the club. I believe that in those 2 years, we have been part of an “Every Once in a Great While” event, and the club has grown measurably under Doug’s leadership.
It has been my pleasure to serve on his team.
In a few weeks, Doug will resume a role as Director, and you’ll likely see him back on the club grounds with a tool (or gun) on his shoulder. If you do, please take a moment and thank him for his Club leadership over the last 2 years.
Respectfully,
Dan Paige - Vice President |
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Memberships Expire April First! Don't let your membership or fob expire - renew today! |
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Join us on Friday, April 4th, at 6:00PM for our annual meeting. The only thing on this year's agenda is the election of Directors and Officers. Come and join us as we select our future leaders.
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REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE, MARCH 21, 2025
BASS RIVER ROD & GUN CLUB - ANNUAL ELECTION APRIL 4, 2025
PRESIDENT: DAN PAIGE, SR.
1ST VICE PRESIDENT: STEVE MARCUS
2ND VICE PRESIDENT: CHRIS JOLLS
SECRETARY: JOHN BILLINGS
TREASURER: PAUL HESLINGA
DIRECTORS:
3-YEAR TERM (2025-2028) 7 OPENINGS DICK HURLEY
TIM KENT
CHRIS MCCOY
RON NAPOLITAN
DOUG NELSON
GEORGE WAKEMAN
LEROY WALKER
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We'd like to thank Phil Rogers for donating two shotguns to our scholastic shotgun program. Phil is the consummate volunteer - mowing the shotgun fields, maintaining machines, helping new shooters, coaching our team. It would be impossible to operate our club without committed volunteers like Phil.
Due to the number of new youngsters, our shotgun team could use more guns. If you've got a semi-automatic or over and under shotgun gathering dust, you could help the next germination of shotgunners by donating a gun to the team. We're looking for 12 gauge - especially youth guns or guns with wood stocks that we can modify for our younger shooters. If you have a gun you'd like to donate, please contact Head Coach Arthur by clicking HERE. |
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Conservation Camp Scholarship |
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Teens who like the outdoors will love Conservation Camp! Designed for girls and boys aged 13–17, the Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp offers a hands-on curriculum focused on outdoor skills, conservation, and ethics. During the two-week overnight camp, teens can try new outdoor activities, improve their current skills, and meet like-minded peers. The MJCC will be held at the Moses Scout Reservation in Russell from August 3–15, 2025.
Campers gain a variety of skills during their two weeks at camp. Professionals from environmental agencies provide hands-on experiences and demonstrations on topics including wildlife, fisheries, forest fire control, and forest management. Experienced and enthusiastic outdoors men and women teach fishing, camping, wild foods, archery, and firearms shooting and safety. In addition, campers have the opportunity to earn certifications in Basic Hunter Education and Boating Safety.
Tuition is $1,150, but the members of Bass River Rod & Gun Club provide one scholarship to a child of a member, and if no member child is presented, we offer the scholarship to the community at large. If you’re interested, please contact Julie Robillard at (774) 279-6530, or email her at jrobillard35@comcast.net. |
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USPSA begins on April 6th - for more information, click HERE!
2025 USPSA Schedule
4/6, 5/4, 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 9/7, 10/5, 11/2, 12/7
Set up for each match is the Sat afternoon before from 2:30-sunset.
Matches run from 10-1:30. Check in is at 9:15
First shots at 10am
2025 IDPA Schedule
5/18, 6/15, 7/20, 8/17, 9/21, 10/19, 11/16, 12/21
Set up for each match is the Sat afternoon before from 2:30-sunset.
Matches run from 10-1:30. Check in is at 9:15 First shots at 10am |
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"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
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Bass River Rod & Gun Club thrives with active member participation. Despite an expanding volunteer base, we face a common challenge - 80% of the work is done by 20% of our members. To realize our full potential, members' time, talents, and dues are essential.
We need your help in filling the following positions:
Fish Counters: We're looking for fish counters to determine if our efforts to restock river herring in Matthews Pond has worked. Fish counting is easy duty and it's a great way to make our club just a little bit better.
E-Mail Bryan Howes for information by clicking HERE.
Wednesday Worker’s Chair: this position coordinates and supervises the work of our Wednesday Workers.
To hear more about these positions, please email us by clicking HERE. |
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Club Dinner
We need volunteers to assist with the monthly club dinner every third Friday of the month from 5 - 7 pm. No cooking required! If you're able to help, please contact Larry Lyford by clicking HERE.
Wednesday Workers
Come to the main clubhouse any Wednesday at 8 am to help with various tasks around the club.
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Members will be notified about additional opportunities that come up via email from the Club's Volunteer Coordinator, Matt Bangert. You can contact Matt by clicking HERE. |
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Click HERE to visit GOAL's page on the new gun law - Chapter 135. |
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RANGE OPERATIONS
All outdoor ranges are open with Range Safety Officer supervision. Closings due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances are posted HERE.
SHOTGUN RANGES
Members $5 - Non-Members $6 Per Round
Skeet:
Tuesday 10-1 PM - Members Only
Thursday 10-1 PM
Saturday 10-1 PM
Sunday 10-1 PM
Five Stand:
Wednesday 10-1 PM
Saturday 9-1 PM
Sunday 10-1 PM
Trap:
Wednesday 10-1
Friday 10-1 PM
Sunday 1-3 PM
Rifle/Pistol Ranges
Monday - Friday 12-5 PM
Saturday/Sunday 10-5 PM*
*Note: ranges closed Saturday at 2:30 PM before Sun matches
Indoor Range
Open 24 Hours Daily
Key Fob Access Only |
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Club Dinner - April 18th - Garden Salad, Chicken Divan with Rice, Dessert
Dinner starts at 6:00PM sharp, before the Directors’ Meeting. Chef Larry and his volunteer crew whip up scrumptious meals - from pre-dinner nibbles, to desert, the food is always a hit!
Call for reservations: 508.375.9395
Directors’ Meeting - April 18th - 7:00PM
Directors’ meetings are held at 7:00PM, following the club dinners. Members are encouraged to attend and share your views. The more you participate, the better your club becomes. Remembrance
If you know of a member who is struggling with a health issue or has passed, please let us know so that we can send a card to the family and notify our members.
Contact Barrett Foster at 650.766.9105, or e-mail by clicking HERE.
Facebook
In order to minimize intrusive e-mails, we use our Facebook page to provide the most current and diverse information to our members.
Click HERE to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook.
Webpage
Our webpage contains the most comprehensive information on the club - including current hours of operations, orientation requirements and schedule, match times and scores, membership information and forms, key fobs, education, pistol team, archery, and our juniors program.
Visit our webpage by clicking HERE. How To Reach Us
Click HERE for a directory of Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairs
Range Orientation Program
In order to use the Indoor Range and the Outdoor Rifle and Pistol Ranges, Members must complete the Safe Range Orientation Program - it is in two parts. The Program is staffed by NRA Range Safety Officers who have been providing extra help and refresher instruction to our members. In the end, keeping the Bass River firing ranges safe is the best way to ensure the continuation of the Club into the future. Classes are offered each month, weather permitting.
Click HERE for full details on our orientation program.
Key Fobs
Contact Bill Warren by phone or text at (508) 561-1940. Fobs are $15 each - exact change or check. Criteria: Present your membership card and proof of hours worked. |
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