OLD COLONY SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Monday, June 1, 2009 - Meeting Report

Next General Meeting: Monday, June 6, 2009 - 8:00 PM

Next Board of Directors Meeting: Monday, July 27, 2009 - 7:30 PM

The OCSA June 2009 meeting was called to order by President Dick Curtis at 8:04.

Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence in honor of all the men and woman in the armed services around the world.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Hal Kane reported on the financials. Report was accepted by the Membership.

SECRETARY REPORT: Jim Campbell summarized the previous month’s report. The report was accepted by the Membership.

HOUSE COMMITTEE: Dick Curtis discussed the damage the club received from lightning strikes in late May. A large tree was struck outside of the Caretaker’s quarters. The roof and concrete deck of the range were also struck. Some electrical systems were shorted. The club’s insurance broker has been contacted. The tree has been removed and electrical repairs are underway. By the time of the publication of this report, a meeting occurred on the matter of the handicap access. Various options are being examined including potential conversions and required finances. Dick further discussed the drain in the driveway and the drain in the back of the building. Rick Stenn mentioned that he was in the downstairs range during the heavy rained and noted that the water was coming in through the cinder block wall of the bulkhead. It was thought if the wall was repaired a drain may not be necessary in the back.

RANGE COMMITTEE: Steve McDonald said that nothing was scheduled at this time, but asked that people contact him with suggestions.

PISTOL: Rick Stenn reported that Old Colony won the shoot off in Holbrook and took 1st Place in B Division. Through the summer, home matches will be held on Thursday nights. It’s a good time for members to tryout Gallery Pistol. There are a couple of team guns available and members will be happy to let you try out their pistols. The Pistol team meets on Thursday nights usually around 7pm.

MEMBERSHIP: Initially, there were no new members applicants, but 2 applicants, after the start of the meeting. Herb Pitts presented 2 new applicants for membership. Candidate’s names and club interests were read and they were voted into membership.

EASTERN MA RIFLE MATCHES: Thee 220 yard high power matches concluded on May 9. Old Colony sent up three teams this year and the result are pretty good. Old Colony Team One placed Second overall, Team 2 placed sixth and Team 3 finished in 14 th place. It also appears that Old Colony’s, Pres Campbell, won the Col. Stewart Award again, scoring the highest one day score for the last match. He shot a 198 with 3Xs. Congrats to Pres for helping keep Old Colony’s high power team a force to reckoned with. Attendance was great this year for the Old Colony teams; lots of hard work and great scores. Thanks to all the shooters who came and made it such a good success. Special thanks to Loring and June Hall for hosting the after match gatherings with good times and fun for all. Steve has posted the full results on the rifle bulletin board.

SUMMER LEAGUE MATCHES: OCSA will once again host matches for the South Shore Summer League. The matches began in early June and will continue for 10 weeks ending on August 11. There will be no break for July 4. These are 200 yard matches on the running sash target and open to all OCSA members. Relays begin at around 6 PM and run until sunset, come on down and check it out

SCHOLARSHIPS: Jim Campbell reported that three $500 scholarships were awarded and handed out to the students at the Pembroke High School Senior’s Awards night, the previous Thursday. Recipients were Patrick Wall, Amanda Clafflin and Ashley Marie Gumpwright. Actual financial awards will be disseminated prior to the students commencing their second semester; sometime around Christmas break

JR. RIFLE: George Wilson said that the Jr. Rifle program ended for the season with 38 participants overall. There may be some periodic summer matches. Clinton Wilder donated approx 800 rounds of WWII carbine ammo. George noted that the new SS Gong on the range is smaller and much more difficult to hit. Volunteers will be needed for the NRA Day Camp & Family Open House at Old Colony will be on Sunday, Sept 27. The Jr. Rifle program will begin a couple of weeks prior to the Open House.

BLACK POWDER: Bill Earl mentioned that there is mid-June event at Tiverton Rod & Gun club.

SKEET, TRAP and 5 STAND: Fred Briggs reported that skeet, trap and 5 stand ranges are open Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. New shooters are encouraged to drop by, there is a club gun. There is a registered shoot scheduled for July 4. Old Colony will be hosting a “Pig Roast and Lucky Target Money Shoot” (Skeet, Trap and Five Stand), Saturday, August 1.

ARCHERY: Chris Devine reported that archery is continuing on Friday nights.

PLYMOUTH COUNTY LEAGUE: Bob Gosselin reported that there is a “Stiper Forever Bill” which will have a size limit and possibly limit the catch to 1 per day. Intent is to fight it. In Marshfield, people want the Conservation areas to remain open to deer hunting. Bob discussed the red-bellied tutor turtle. They grow to about 10 lbs and are endangered. In Massachusetts, they are only found in Plymouth County.

MA JUNIOR CONSERVATION CAMP: Old Colony will be sponsoring three young men to the MJCC, this August. Two of the candidates are Junior Members of the Old Colony Sportsmen’s Association. Names and contact information have been provided to the MJCC. There was some discussion off the status of the MJCC and the pending complaint associated with the shotgun sessions at MJCC.

GOAL & Friends of the NRA: Ms. Derryl Cobbett reported that the MA Junior Conservation Camp will in fact be held at the Boy Scout Camp in Chesterfield. The Plymouth friends of the NRA Banquet will be held on Thursday, Sept 24.

No Old or New Business was discussed.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted by,

Jim Campbell
Secretary