Newsletter

Hope all are doing well. Shooting season is upon us again. It’s time to get out, shake off the cob webs and shoot a few rounds. U.S.I. is still improving the ranges, thanks to a lot of volunteers giving their time and talents. The range has most ammo in stock, so come out and shoot. Always dress in layers as the weather can and will change hourly. Rifle/pistol has shooting bays are available and shotgun fields are also available.

Shooting Ranges:

The Hesco barriers should arrive in Oakland by the 7th of June, so hopefully we should have them soon. Mr. Hussain Kahn, a longtime Diablo member and Walnut Creek member has graciously donated the filler material for the Hesco barriers. If you don’t know him or his wife, they a great people. We have half of the railroad ties we need, but still need to pick up 125. Chris Lawrence is working on getting the steel that was used at the rifle/pistol range and is working on getting a better price than our last purchase. He is also getting bids on the placing of the steel.
Plans for an additional classroom are being looked into.

(Repeat) The 5-Stand has a new controller card system.  You now can buy a “shoot card” instead of tokens (which you can reload with more “tokens”).  The new card is works both at the 5-Stand and Trap Field #9. 

Shoots:

As I write this newsletter the Percy Betts registered shoot is taking place. Details in the next newsletter.

Our sporting clays shoot had a great turnout, 17 shooters that checked in with us. Being that it was a Walnut Creek shoot, winners will be a Walnut Creek member. As it turns out the highest score just happens to be a member, congratulations to Brandon Book. A close place also goes to Ms. Liz Mena. Thanks to everyone that participated. More shoots to come.

If anyone is interested in helping run shoots with Walnut Creek please email any board member or contact Nathan Sappington at nsappington74@gmail.com

Volunteers:  (Repeat) The Volunteer R.O. program NEEDS MORE VOLUNTERS.  U.S.I. does not yet have enough to cover all shifts, with the weekends being particularly difficult to staff.  There are approximately 60 members who have signed up for the program, but a few of them have dropped out, with some that have never taken a shift.  I was told that U.S.I. is scheduling only 4 “paid staff” at any given time on the R/P range, and is relying on volunteers to cover the rest of the staffing.  Much appreciation and thanks to those who are contributing their time supporting the range. This is a great way to help out and absorb the cost of shooting. Please consider volunteering if you can.   Email: volunteer@unitedsportsmen.com.

Walnut Creek is also looking for volunteers to run Walnut Creek shoots. If interested contact any club officer, or email Nathan Sappington at nsappington74@gmail.com

BIG SHOUT OUT: Tomm Heath, Tom Fester and Steve Balma took it upon themselves to volunteer even MORE and clean up shotgun field #4. The field looks great. Give them and all volunteers and BIG thank you when you see them. This range would not have been saved if not for all the hard working volunteers.

With the good weather members should start to participate in their clubs socials/meetings. Good time to get out of the house and meet fellow members and share a meal.

Message from U.S.I. President Larry Hood:
USI President’s update
No message from Larry in June.
We will continue to need new RSOs, particularly on the weekends. If you can help out with a couple of 4 hr shifts there are perqs
attached. Want to help? Email: volunteer@unitedsportsmen.com.
As always, please contact me directly with any questions or offer to help keep our club alive and healthy.
Larry Hood
President
president@unitedsportsmen.com

Maintenance:

(REPEAT) W.C.S.C. has agreed to sponsor some funding to repair the MPR (Multi- purpose range). Hopefully soon after repairs are done members can go back to shooting rifles and not just air guns. There are members working on the best way to repair the walls and get MPR up and running for all members. Things are looking better at U.S.I. with some of the deferred maintenance being taken care of. With just a little help from everyone we can have our club strong and running at 100% soon.

Shoots: News Flash!  U.S.I. has been selected as the host site for the N.S.S.A. Kolar U.S. Open to be held June 23-25 2023.  Look for coming details!

With the good weather members should start to participate in their clubs socials/meetings. Good time to get out of the house and meet fellow members and share a meal.

Social/Meeting:

We will have a Social this monthJune 13th, always the second Tuesday of the month. Bring your entrée to put in the oven or BBQ and a side dish/dessert to share with others. Skeet/trap should be open but remember to bring tokens and ammo as the USI clubhouse is not open.

Shoot well & be safe.

Steve O

Walnut Creek Sportsmen’s Club