Sportsman
KENT COUNTY CONSERVATION LEAGUE
SKEET • TRAP • RIFLE • PISTOL • SPORTING CLAYS • 5-STAND • ARCHERY
From the Manager....
Spring has Sprung!!
I just want to remind our members who hold company outings here,
that it is time to book for your outing for 2016. Times and Dates are
going fast, so do not hesitate to call and let us take care of you for the
day. We will supply targets, training, guns, ammo, food, and fun!!!!
Stop out and and check out our new Sporting Clays Stations!! They are
looking great.
Also. everyone who shot winter league the banquet is Saturday, April
16th, at 6pm at Deer Run and also Dont not forget to come out the next
day and shoot the Club Championships. Sunday, April 17th, starting at
10. Open to all who shoot the winter league. You do not want to miss
out on the chance to be Crowned “Club Champion” in your class for
2016!!!!! This is the most prestige Award for the entire season.
Board of Directors
Thru March 2017
Mark Giles
Tim Kraai
Larry Mennetti
Scott Treichel
Adam Nelson
Thru March 2018
Doug Bacon
Mike Daly
Cameron Meyer
Ryan Quinn
Brian Sibers
KCCL Officers
Thad Bembenista..........................President
Mark Jacobson......................Vice President
Liz Helmer....................................Treasurer
Lisa Peskin....................................Secretary
KCCL Mission
To promote all shooting sports and sound
environment, conservation, fish and wildlife management.
April is the last month to be open on Wednesday’s
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Open 10-5
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Open 10-5
Open 4-10
Open 2-8
SCTP Practice
Open 10-5
Rifle Range Closed 12-3
Ladies Class - $150 pp
Urban Survival - 12-4
Winter League Banquet
@ Deer Run Golf
Course 6 pm
Open 4-10
Open 12-10
Open 10-5
Open 2-8
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BOD Meeting 7 pm
Open 10-5
SCTP Fun Shoot No Open Shooting
Open 4-10
Open 12-10
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Open 2-8
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SCTP Practice
Open 10-5
Open 12-10
Low Light Shooting for
CPL Holders - 7-10 pm
$100 pp
SCTP Practice
CPL Class 8-5
Open 4-10
Open 12-10
Open 10-5
Open 2-8
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Gourmet Gone Wild
8461 Conservation Rd. NE • Ada, MI 49301 • 676-1056 • www.kccl.org • [email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Ladies Only: Urban Survival, April 16, 2016, 12-4
Banquet Date, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Deer Run
Club Championships, Sunday, April 17, 2016
Co-ed: Saturdays, April 23, May 14, & June 4, 8-5
Attention Winter League Shooters
CPL UPCOMING DATES:
Co-Ed:
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 8-5
Saturday, May 14th, 2016 8-5
Saturday, June 4th, 2016 8-5
We are also available for private sessions
and basic firearm safety classes as well as
personal defense classes upon request.
Please contact us at info@todaysweapons.
com to sign up for any class.
If you plan on attending the Winter League Banquet
on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Deer Run Golf
Course at 6 pm please let us know by April 10. We
will need to give an accurate head count so it is very
important to let us know either way. You can sign up
Stop in and check them out!
by email, at the club or phone at 616-581-0471.
All New Hess
Knives in stock
Low Light Shooting
for CPL Holders and Up
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Thursday, April 7th, 2016, 7 to 10 p.m.
This class will cover the use of flashlights and shooting in low light conditions.
We will demonstrate target versus carry ammunition with muzzle flashes Spring is right around the corner and clearing stoppages. First hour will be in the clubhouse for a safety It’s time to schedule your outing!!
briefing and discussion of tactics and techniques. Cost is $100. Visit www. Dates are filling up fast.
TodaysWeapons.com/classes to reserve your spot.
Ladies Class: Urban Survival
Saturday, April 16th, 2016, 12 to 4 p.m.
How do get your gun out of your purse and on target fast enough to win?
Come and find out! Sign up at www.TodaysWeapons.com/classes. Only 10
spots available. Cost is $150
3 Gun Event
Sunday, May 15th from 11 to 3
We will be having a 3-gun event (rifle, pistol and shotgun). This event is
being offered to our members and is limited to 50 people only! There will be
a signup sheet in the clubhouse or you can email us to reserve your spot. The
cost is $25 per person per match. Whether you are a youth, lady, Senior or
gent - all are encouraged to participate. Safety briefing will be at 10:30 a.m.
in the clubhouse. Please leave all weapons and ammo in the vehicles.
On Sale Now!!
Winter League Gun Raffle
Browning Citori Crossover 12ga. Skeet
1 ticket for $20 • 3 tickets for $50 • 10 tickets for $100
Tickets available to all members
Call Tim or Julie for
details - 616-581-0471
Professional Skeet Instruction
from
Target Solutions
Coach and Instructor for Jr. All Americans, Jr.
World Champions, World Skeet Champions,
Skeet State and National SCTP Champions.
Call Tim Wiley at 616-581-0471
Orange Crushers 100 Club
Please consider sending in your tax deductible
$100 donation to help sustain our youth
shooting program. You will get a great lapel
pin to wear on your shooting bag or vest.
These kids are the future of the
shooting sports.
8461 Conservation Rd. NE • Ada, MI 49301 • 676-1056 • www.kccl.org • [email protected]
Kent County Conservation League • Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM
Present was Vic Scudder, Thad Bembenista, Todd Cook, Bob Sacha,
Mike Daly, Mark Jacobson, Bob Novasad, Cameron Meyer, Adam
Nelson, Larry Mennetti, Liz Helmer, Excused , Scott Treichel. Absent
- Tim Kraai and Peter Lozicki.
Presidents Report
Vic urged all BOD members to attend all the meetings as very
important business in conducted in the name of KCCL. The new BOB
will be involved in the new By-Laws. Vic is pleased with the progress
the club has made over the past several years. He also mentioned the
road needs more maintenance.
Managers’ Report
Membership has increased to 905.Tim advised that ten of 11 stations
have been sold. Tim is working with contractors to increase the size
of the parking lot by cutting trees and removing stumps. Also the
possibility of a 2nd bridge and the cost. He also discussed the road
bed preparation before asphalt is applied. He is meeting with several
contractors. Adam Nelson said he will attempt to get his company to
do borings on the soil before road bed preparation. The cost may be
$2000 to $3000 dollars.
Tim said the metal roofs on the skeet house will be completed soon.
The Legends event is June 18th and BOD members took 5 tickets
to sell to customers. There are TEN PRIZES worth $40,000.00 to
$50,000.00 to be given away such as a Hunting trip to Africa and a
Photo trip to Africa. SO get your tickets before they are gone. There
will be many vendors at this event and it is open to everyone. Tickets
are $100.00 each. Joe Pedersen, of Legends is in charge of this event.
This event is Safari Club International, sponsorship and will be a great
event to attend.
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Treasurers Report
Liz Helmer said she is working with Pete Lozicki in reference to the
IRS requesting resolving on a old tax issue.
Pistol and Rifle Report
Mark advised the 3 gun event on May 5th has a worst shooter award.
Bachelder and Barracks 616 are involved in the sponsorship also.
There will more steel targets installed on the rifle range.
Archery Report
West Michigan Bow Hunters and Long Range Archery will assist in
upgrading our range for the June 18th Legends event, to install some
3 D targets for youth, hunter and pro archers. There will be 14 stations
Bob Novasad will lead the archery. A motioned was made and passed
to allocate $2500.00 to upgrade our range.
Old Business
Jeff Battershall attorney for Warner,Norcross and Judd, will present
a working update of the New By-Laws for the BOD to consider for
adoption.
New Business
Future Board meeting will be on the THIRD Monday of each month,
starting in April. April 18th is the first monthly meeting.
Vic was presented with a card and Gift Certificate for his dedicated
services to KCCL for the past seven years.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:09 PM.
‘Gourmet Gone Wild’ & Skeet-Shooting Basics
for Men & Women on Sat. 04-30-2016
Calling all millennials or shotgun neophytes -- KCCL will host an introductory skeet shooting event on Sat, 04-30-16,
from 1-4 pm where participants can learn to shoot and then enjoy a wild-game cooking demonstration with hors d’oeuvres
prepared by a chef from the ”Gourmet Gone Wild” (GGW) program.
Registration fee is $25 and attendance will be limited to the first 45 attendees. Sign-up forms will be available at the
clubhouse and in the newsletter by March 1st.
Gourmet Gone Wild (GGW) is an outreach program made possible by the Michigan DNR, Michigan United Conservation
Clubs, Michigan State University, Boone & Crockett Club, Great Lakes Fishery Trust, the National Shooting Sports
Foundation, the Glassen Foundation and other groups to help “promote healthy, local eating..... by participating in hunting
and fishing and the conservation and stewardship of our natural resources.”
Questions? Contact Bob Novosad at 437-0200 or [email protected]. Stay tuned for further details!
Word from the President
April 2016
Greetings, everyone. This is my farewell message as your President after a 7-year run. There are just two topics I’d like
to address, but both are vital to the club’s future.
*Jeff Battershall of Warner, Norcross & Judd is leading a comprehensive review and revision of the club’s bylaws and
constitution. He will present his initial recommendations to the board on April 18, and we in turn will seek member
approval for any proposed structural changes in how we operate.
This process is critical to more clearly define the role of the Board, its Officers and the Club Manager in shaping the future
growth of KCCL. We all need to work in tandem without stepping on each other’s toes, while respecting the important
role each serves. I’m confident KCCL will benefit in the long run with a more focused governing “game plan” in place.
*As I’ve said before, change always is hard. We’ve met with some speed bumps in working with an outside consultant
to handle our financials. So there will be a delay before we can present a consolidated financial overview of the club to
all members. This months-long transition process ultimately will give us tools for greater financial transparency, recordkeeping and budgeting.
I do believe it is important for KCCL to maintain an independent, third-party source for review of our books, now and in
the future. We’re no longer a Mom & Pop business, and we do have about 900 stake-holders with a keen interest in our
financial future. We promise always to keep that in mind.
It’s been an honor and privilege to serve as your president. Don’t ever hesitate to let me, the staff or any board member
know what you like or don’t like about how the club is operated. Remember, KCCL is your club so please get involved.
Vic Scudder
616-340-5884
[email protected]
Save the Date
SCTP Fun Shoot
We are looking for volunteers to help us run the SCTP
Fun Shoot here at the club on Saturday, April 9th, 2016.
We will need help in various areas from 8:30 – 5 pm. If
you are able to help please email Julie at [email protected]
or call 616-540-7333. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Also, members please note there will be no open
shooting available that day.
Hunter’s Extravaganza
Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at 6 pm
Limited to 90 people. $100 per person
Will be giving away a Glock G-40 10mm with Burris
Optic, 2 tone cerkoted handgun just on your dinner
ticket.
Tickets are on sale now!!!
SPRING/SUMMER LEAGUE
Starts In May
Mosquito Madness:
125 Targets shot every month
-50 Sporting Clays
-25 Skeet
-25 Trap
-25 5 Stand
$40.00 per person per month
You can shoot at any point during the month. You can shoot any of the games in any order. You do not need to shoot all
in one day. Actual score no handicap. Winner will be posted in the newsletter each month. Prizes are based on number
of participates. To sign up please see Julie. I hope that we will have a good turn this year!!!!!
‘GourmetGoneWild’&Skeet-ShootingBasicsProgramonSat.04-30-16
Callingallmillennialsorshotgunneophytes!KCCLwillhostanintroductoryskeet
shootingeventonSat,04-30-16,from1-4pmwhereparticipantscanlearntoshootandthen
enjoyawild-gamecookingdemonstrationwithhorsd’oeuvrespreparedbyacheffromthe
”GourmetGoneWild”(GGW)program.
Theregistrationfeeis$25andattendanceislimitedtothefirst45attendees.Each
participantwillgetachancetodolive-firingandlearnsafegunhandlingtechniquesfromKCCL
rangesafetyinstructors.
GourmetGoneWild(GGW)isanoutreachprogrammadepossiblebytheMichiganDNR,
MichiganUnitedConservationClubs,MichiganStateUniversityFisheriesandWildlife
Department,theBoone&CrockettClub,andtheGlassenFoundationtohelp“promotehealthy,
localeating…..byparticipatinginhuntingandfishingandtheconservationandstewardshipof
ournaturalresources.”
TheGGWchefwillshowparticipantshowtoprepareselecteddisheswhileserving
assortedwildgameandfishappetizers.Allwildgameissourcedfromhuntingandangling
donorsinterestedinintroducingotherstohuntingandfishingthroughfood.
ThiseventisbeingheldtofurtherKCCL’slong-rangegoalsofprovidingmoreoutreach
programsforwomen,childrenandyouths.Participantsmaybringtheirownshotguns,andguns
willbeavailableforusebyattendeesaswell.ContactBobNovosador616-437-0200or
[email protected].
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8461ConservationRdNEP.O.Box397Ada,MI49321
Phone-(616)676-1056
Fax–(616)676-2944
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