Membership Meetings

Are held the 3rd Monday of the month. Please try to attend & offer your voice & ideas. This is your club! Meet your fellow enthusiasts.

Next meetings: 3/19, 4/16, 5/21 @ 7:30pm.

Come on an empty stomach, there is always a good meal afterwards. $1 beers!! 50/50 raffle!!

Fund Raiser: $5 Gun Raffle

• Drawing to be held: May 21, 2012
• Prizes: Choice of one: Taurus Circuit Judge or Henry Big Boy (choice of caliber) or $500 CASH.
• See Jim Bugenhagen @ the club
• We will only be selling 500 tickets.
• Remember each member is required to sell at least 2 tickets. Please return unsold tickets in a timely manner so all tickets can be sold by May 21st.

Membership

• Membership applications can be printed from the BVCS web site <a href="" http:="" bostonvalleycs.com""="">http://bostonvalleycs.com and sent to Joe Jemiolo.

What's happening @ your club?

NYS Pistol Championship

Our club will be hosting the NYS Pistol Championships on March 24th and 25th. We can use volunteers on both days for scoring, changing targets, etc. Please sign up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board at the club or contact Jim Bugenhagen at 200-3466.

Trap League

March 18th starts 16 yard and 16 yard + handicap Sundays and Thursdays.  Ray Kay Memorial will be held Saturday, May 5th at 9 am.

Winter Pistol League

Ends Thursday March 29th with a make-up date of April 5th.

Hunter Safety

We will be hosting a hunter education program on April 14th and 15th. Sign in will be at 8:30 am with classes starting at 9:00 am. There is no fee for this program.

Open Shooting

Tuesday nights; doors open @ 7pm. $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Bring a friend.

Air Pistol

Second Monday of each month starting at 7 pm. Call Betty Dobson, 648-2205. Air pistol will run through May.

Young Guns

Starts Sept. 12th and then meets on the first Monday of the month. Young Guns runs through May.

Sporter Rifle

22 caliber, indoor, started March 7th and will be shooting a 30 round match each Wednesday at 7:00 pm through May 2012. Contact Scott Klubek at seklubek@gmail.com for more information.

Free Pistol

4th Monday of month - start time 7:00 pm. Free Pistol runs through May.

• 60 shots for score but time is given for sighter shots
• Any 22 LR pistol with open sights is allowed
• Any questions in regards to Air Pistol or Free Pistol see Betty or Jerry Dobson or call 648-2205 or 867-4814 for more information

Website

Our website has been recently updated. Please check it out as it has a calendar of events posted as well as the newsletter and other information. https://bostonvalleycs.com. Information that a member wishes to be included in the quarterly newsletter should be emailed to Mary Beth Rosiek at rosiek56@gmail.com. The deadline for the next newsletter information is July 6th, 2012.  Emails needed for the newsletter – If you wish to receive the newsletter via email please send your email address to rosiek56@gmail.com to be added to the list of contacts. Copies of the current newsletter are available at the club.

 S.C.O.P.E.

Please show your support for your 2nd amendment rights with your membership to the NRA and SCOPE. There are many links through these organizations to support your gun rights. Be pro-active in contacting your politicians.

Membership Meetings

Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month. Please try to attend & offer your voice & ideas. This is your club! Meet your fellow enthusiasts.

Next meetings: 12/19, 1/16, 2/20 @ 7:30pm

Come on an empty stomach, there is always a good meal afterwards. $1 beers!! 50/50 raffle!!

Fund Raiser: $5 Gun Raffle

• Drawing to be held: Jan. 16, 2012
• Prizes: Choice of one: Savage Lightweight Varminter 25 LV+ or Lifetime Resident Sportsman License or $500 CASH.
• See Jim Bugenhagen @ the club
• We will only be selling 500 tickets.
• Remember each member is required to sell at least 2 tickets. Please return unsold tickets in a timely manner so all tickets can be sold by Jan. 16th.

Membership

• We still have outstanding membership dues
• Please remit any outstanding dues as soon as possible to maintain your membership
• Payments were due in October 2011
• We need everyone’s support to keep our club viable.

What's happening @ your club?

Installation Dinner

January 21st - Our annual installation dinner is scheduled for Sat., Jan. 21st. We have decided to do the same as last year and pre-sell tickets at $10 each. This will include your dinner and drinks for the evening.  A Chinese Auction will be held in conjunction with the dinner to help with the cost. Please bring an auction donation if possible. Jeff and Lori Jacobbi have volunteered to donate much of the food for the night as they did last year. Even with the above help the club breaks about even. It’s a great value and a good chance to visit fellow club members again. Please see or call Jim Bugenhagen at 200-3466. There is a rumor that he will be offering full size tickets at the same low price of $10. Hope to see everyone there. We will be setting up Friday evening if you would care to help.

Chinese Auction

Donations can be brought to the club on Fri., Jan. 20th between 6 and 8 pm or by contacting Rich Hoellig or Nancy at 668-1852

Trap League

We will be hosting a travel trap league on Sun., Jan. 8th & 15th. Sign ups are 8:00 am each day.  Please call Jim Bugenhagen at 200-3466 if you can volunteer your help either of those days.

Winter Pistol League

Starts Thurs., Jan. 26th 2012. See below from Cliff.

NYS Sectionals

We will be hosting the pistol sectionals again this year on a weekend in March. Date to be determined. We had a good turn out last year but will again be asking for volunteers to help with scoring, changing targets, etc. We will be posting updates.

Open Shooting

Tuesday nights; doors open @ 7pm. $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Bring a friend.

Air Pistol

Second Monday of each month starting at 7 pm. Call Betty Dobson, 648-2205

Young Guns

Starts Sept. 12th and then meets on the first Monday of the month.

Suburban League

Wednesdays at 7 pm. New shooters always welcome. For more information contact Jim Bugenhagen 992-3094.

Free Pistol

4th Monday of month - start time 7:00 pm.

• 60 shots for score but time is given for sighter shots
• Any 22 LR pistol with open sights is allowed
• Any questions in regards to Air Pistol or Free Pistol see Betty or Jerry Dobson or call 648-2205 or 867-4814 for more information

Information that a member wishes to be included in the quarterly newsletter should be emailed to Mary Beth Rosiek at rosiek56[at]gmail[dot]com. The deadline for the next newsletter information is March 10th, 2012. Emails needed for the newsletter – If you wish to receive the newsletter via email please send your email address to rosiek56[at]gmail[dot]com to be added to the list of contacts. Copies of the current newsletter are available at the club.

2012 Winter Pistol League

Dear Pistol Shooters,

I am planning on starting the winter league January 26, 2012 the first relay beginning at 6pm, a second starting at 7pm. and a third relay starting at 8pm.

Tuesday will be open shooting only with Thursday reserved for league shooting.

Each week two national matches per relay will be shot for score at the 25 yard line.  You can shoot one gun (22cal), or two guns (22cal and C.F.) for a score each week.

Come out, have fun and shoot the league.  It will be great to see you again.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 337-3555 or e-mail cwfjr[at]hotmal[dot]com.

Cliff

Winter Schedule - 10 weeks

• Thursday - January 26th
• Thursday - February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
• Thursday - March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
• Thursday - April 5th Makeup

S.C.O.P.E.

Please show your support for your 2nd amendment rights with your membership to the NRA and SCOPE.  There are many links through these organizations to support your gun rights.  Be pro-active in contacting your politicians.

Membership Meetings

Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month. Please try to attend & offer your voice & ideas. This is your club! Meet your fellow enthusiasts.

Next meetings: 9/19, 10/17, 11/21 @ 7:30pm

Come on an empty stomach, there is always a good meal afterwards. $1 beers!! 50/50 raffle!!

Fund Raiser: $5 Gun Raffle

• Prizes: Choice of one: Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 or Savage MKII BSEV thumb hole SS .22 cal or $500 CASH.
• See Jim Bugenhagen @ the club
• We will only be selling 500 tickets
• Drawing to be held: Oct. 17, 2011
• Remember each member is required to sell at least 2 tickets. Please return unsold tickets in a timely manner so all tickets can be sold by Oct. 17th.

Membership

• Current Membership is at 187 as of mid September
• Paid membership dues are slow in returning
• Dues are due by October 2011
• We need everyone’s support to keep our club viable.

What's happening @ your club?

Chicken BBQ

The club is sponsoring a Chicken BBQ on Sunday Oct. 23rd (Bill’s bi week) from 12 noon to 5pm at the club. Tickets are $9 each, presale only. Eat-in or take-out. For more information and tickets contact Tim Greene at 445-1500 or Mike Brown at 548-4940. Mark your calendar and support your club.

Elections

There are three board seats up for re-election this year. Nominations will be held at the Sept. 19th meeting. Please consider serving your club.

Trap League

Fall Trap League began Sunday, August 7th. 16 Yard Only and 16 Yard + Handicap. Sign up Thursday 6:00- 8:00 and Sunday 9:00-Noon.

Winter Pistol League

Starts Thurs., Sept. 29th. See below from Cliff.

Open Shooting

Tuesday nights; doors open @ 7pm. $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Bring a friend.

Air Pistol

Starting late fall, call Betty Dobson, 648-2205

900 Matches

Starts Wed., Aug 24, 2011 and runs till Sept. 28, 2011, $5.00 per match, starts at 7 pm sharp, more info call Jim Bugenhagen at 200-3466.

Young Guns

Starts Sept. 12th and then meets on the first Monday of the month.

Suburban League

Starts Wed., Oct. 5th New shooters always welcome. For more information contact Jim Bugenhagen 992-3094.

Free Pistol

4th Monday of month - start time 7:00 pm. Call for start dates.

• 60 shots for score but time is given for sighter shot
• Any 22 LR is allowe
• Any questions in regards to Air Pistol or Free Pistol see Betty or Jerry Dobson or call 648-2205 or 867-4814 for more information

Furnaces

We are in the process of replacing the furnaces. Anticipated cost is around $6700. Materials are being purchased at cost and volunteers from the club are doing the installation. The previous furnaces were old and inefficient. We anticipate a 30% reduction in fuel cost. The trap league has agreed to loan approximately half of the money if needed. Please support our fund raisers for building maintenance.

Information that a member wishes to be included in the quarterly newsletter should be emailed to Mary Beth Rosiek at rosiek56[at]gmail[dot]com. The deadline for the next newsletter information is December 5th, 2011. Emails needed for the newsletter – If you wish to receive the newsletter via email please send your email address to rosiek56[at]gmail[dot]com to be added to the list of contacts. Copies of the current newsletter are available at the club.

2011 Fall Pistol League

Dear Pistol Shooters,

I am planning on starting the fall league on September 29th, 2011 with the first relay beginning at 6pm, a second starting at 7pm and a third relay starting at 8pm.

Tuesday will be open shooting only with Thursday reserved for league shooting.

Each week two national matches per relay will be shot for score at the 25 yard line. You can shoot one gun (22 cal.) or two guns (22 cal. and C.F.) for a score each week.

Come out, have fun and shoot the league. It will be greate to see you again. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 337-3555 or e-mail cwfjr45[at]hotmail[dot]com.

Cliff

Fall Schedule - 10 Weeks

• Thursday - September 29th
• Thursday - October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
• Thursday - November 3rd, 17th
• Thursday - December 1st, 8th, 15th
• No Shooting - November 10th & 24th
• Thursday - December 22nd Make-Up

S.C.O.P.E.

Banquet Time Is Here!

Fellow SCOPE Members:

It will soon be October and that means SCOPE Banquet time. Mary Jo Picone and her committee have been working hard to put on another memorable banquet on October 7th at:

Lucarelli’s Banquet Center 1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218

This year we will be honoring Senator Mike Nozzolio and this years Featured Speaker is Larry Pratt Executive Director, GOA Mary Jo has assured us of some great prizes and door prizes for our bag auction. We also have a Five Gun Raffle for a Donation $2.00 per Ticket or $10 for six tickets.

The 5 guns are:

• Remington 597 .22LR Flex Camo Semi-Auto Rifle
• Remington 770 .308 Rifle with Scope
• Mossberg 500 Pump Shotgun .410 ga.
• Henry Golden boy Lever Action .22 Rifle
• Mossberg 935 Semi-Auto Camo Shotgun

Once again the Donation is $2.00 per Ticket or Six for $10.

You can print off a sheet of tickets for yourself or to use for your friends. Click here and print the page: http://scopeny.org/ARCHIVES/RaffleTickets2011.pdf

You can order you tickets my mail by using the forms in the June Firing Line or you can print out another order form here http://scopeny.org/ARCHIVES/BANQUET_TICKETS.pdf. You can also pay by credit card or with PayPal from our website or the SCOPE STORE read more here http://scopeny.org/banquet-tickets-order.html.

Can you advertise in our Awards Booklet? Absolutely! Become a booster with just your name, you can also buy from a 1/4 page to a full page ad. Read more here: http://scopeny.org/banquet-ads.html.

Last but not least, remember that SCOPE is a 100% volunteer organization. If you are unable to attend please consider supporting the Banquet with an AD of your business or just a booster with your name. Sell some of the raffle tickets, perhaps buy a banquet ticket or two and give them to a friend or family member.

2012 is shaping up to be one of the most important elections cycles of several life times. Get Involved and support SCOPE.

Sincerely, Shooters Committee on Political Education

PS, We are also looking for volunteers for the SCOPE Banquet on October 7,2011. Those interested please contact Mary Jo Picone either by phone (716) 931-9780 or email mjp653[at]yahoo[dot]com.

Did you know you can RSVP on our SCOPE Facebook Page? Take a look.