Updates

Annnual Renewal packets went in this past weeks mail.
Renewal form and payment are to be sent to the 857 East River Road address, we no longer use a PO BOX. or use the indoor club mail box on the wall in meeting room.

Thank you Neil for your generous donation for members only raffle for the Dec. meeting!!


Members:

During our Annual meeting Ron announced the indoor range will be under maintenance and cleaning, please keep an eye on the calendar for dates. If you would like to help let us know. Thank you to those who already volunteered.

Elections are upcoming-  Meeting in January, if you are eligible for a BOD position and have interest please let us know.

The club mailing address will be the same as the physical address; 857 East River Road- Skowhegan, Maine 04976

Thank you Jeff for installing the new mailbox for club!

The new lock has been put on the clubhouse door, it is the same code used for the Gate on your Orange Membership card.
Thank you Ron for installing!

Ticket Sellers in NEED:
Consider signing some tickets out to sell to your friends and family- all $$ goes to the Range Project.
Need volunteers for the 2025 Shows; email if you can help- thanks so much.
January 18 & 19 2025
Michael A. Leighton Memorial Gun Show- Augusta Armory 179 Western Ave, Augusta, ME

 February 22 & 23rd

Ancient Ones show            Augusta Armory                             179 Western Ave, Augusta, ME

 

Use the contact us form if you would like to get some tickets or sell some tickets, thanks!

From Lawnmowing Committee- The Rifle Range Road was built to drive down & park to put targets up at 300yds. STAY ON ROAD, do not drive up to targets, it is a short walk from parking to targets!

This ruts up the area causing difficulties while lawnmowing.

Also, brass must be cleaned up toprevent issues during mowing.

The club purchased a mower, members can now volunteer to mow the grounds without having to bring equipment, if you would like to help keep the grounds a great place let us know so we can set you up for a orientation with Scott.

REMINDER:
Shut the gate after yourself going in and out, be sure to lock when you leave- please be sure the CODE is not left on the combination. Please be sure the flag is put away if you are the last person on the range. Also, when visiting the clubhouse pull shut and lock the door, double check prior to leaving as it was open and heat is expensive.

THINGS TO DO

  • Paint steel in Pistol Range/ Rifle Range
  • Rifle Range clean debris on entire range
  • Puddle at 300 yard targets repair
  • lawnmowing
  • Roll ground for easier mowing down by 300 yard
  • Spraying for ticks

Membership Requirement: When you have guests (2), friends or family, it is mandatory to have them fill out the Liability form. Do not risk your membership by not following the requirement.

  • It was noticed that “you” didn’t fill out any paperwork. We have a nice range, to continue to be a part of it, follow the rules.

No Smoking

The clubhouse is a non-smoking facility, please use the outdoors, please also put your butts in a can. We work hard to keep the property clean, you can too.

While outdoors be courteous of Members when present and smoke at your car, do not throw your butts on the ground.


Pistol Range:

Please be sure that the pull cord is kept out of the snow for the plate racks so we can enjoy throughout the winter- thanks!

Looking for Volunteers, the big ticket list items were accomplished during the work party, we now need to keep up with maintenance.

The Pistol Range Needs:

  • weed whacking
  • raking and picking up clay mounds and tossing to the side
  • WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Rifle Range Road:

In Need of raking and removing leaves in the culvert come Spring!

 


IMPORTANT- WANTED:  Members Who Are Instructors for

Hunter Safety & Handgun Safety for Safety and Education Team:

The Club promotes public safety by conducting Hunter Safety and firearms training for the general public and youth of our community, the club is actively looking for Member “volunteers” that are willing to dedicate time to “Supporting the Mission of the Club” who are certified and willing to teach a Safety Class for Hunter Safety or for Handgun Safety.

We also need volunteers who would be willing to assist the club in getting everything set-up to make sure the class runs smoothly.

We would like to have one of each class on the schedule for this year.

Please use the Contact Us form or secretary@skowhegansportsmansclub.org, if we can get a few of our instructors together to make this happen this would be great! Thank you!

Avon Recreation & Parks Department: News


Gift Certificates Are Now Available!

 All Membership requirements apply.

Perfect gift for Valentines, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Birthday, Christmas, Appreciation/ Thank you Gift

Let us know if you have someone to get one for, also will be available at Club Meeting!

 


Club Needs/ Wants

Members agreed we should reach out and ask Membership about items the club needs or wants.

You never know what someone may no longer need or has extra of or may want to purchase and donate to the club.

You can be provided with a Tax Donation Slip.

So, we will add to the list as needed and see if we may be able to supply the club with items that would be useful.

Of course, these items must be in good working order. Thank you.

  • Pressure  washer
  • air compressor
  • wheelbarrow
  • wagon
  • 2 by 4 cardboard
  • A metal box for storage like the one on the Rifle Range
  • Magnet pole for Pistol Range
  • White Target Board for Ranges, this is a regular item in need
  • Spray paint to keep the steep plates looking nice
  • ammo for guests that pop in
  • ceiling tiles- cannot be bent to fit into the slots
  • 20 Clean in good shape buckets
  • raffle prizes

Always Need volunteers for Ongoing Club Chores

  • Clean ditch of debris from gate to bottom of hill as needed
  • Lightly sand bench tops and apply linseed
  • mow
  • weedwhack
    Clubhouse Area
    • Lawnmowing
    • Raking
    • Clearing debris
    • railing needs to be fixed on handicap ramp
    • windows
    • painting
    • pressure wash building

        Pistol range

        • Clean brush/ trees along road as needed
        • Clean leaves in drainage ditches as needed
        • weedwhack
        • clearing clay mounds and raking

        Physical and Mailing Address:

        857 East River Road

        Skowhegan, Maine 04976

        857 E River Rd – Google Maps