There is a work party scheduled from 0800-1000 on Sunday February 18, 2024. The goal is tumbleweed removal and general range maintenance. Bring rakes, shovels and gloves. This will be the last opportunity for 2024 dues credit.
Gaylord Baker
Range Construction
WATCH THE CALENDAR AND WEB PAGE FOR WEEK DAY RANGE CLOSURES THROUGH THE END OF MARCH BEFORE HEADING TO THE RANGE
The member approved construction of the barrier to separate the 50 yard rimfire range from the rest of the range is going to be built by the end of March 2024. This will allow the rimfire range to be used when the rest of the range is closed for Bench Rest and 3 Gun Matches.
Gaylord Baker
Benchrest Match Cancelled
The centerfire benchrest match this coming Saturday is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Loren Mack
Rimfire Sporter Match Cancelled
With the forecast for snow, followed by up to .5” of freezing rain, the CMP Rimfire Sporting Games for Saturday, January 20, 2024 is cancelled. Safety of members is of prime concern, stay off the roads and keep warm.
Gaylor Baker
WA Self Defense Law Seminar
Firearm owners should undergo training in both firearm safety and the lawful use of firearms in self-defense situations. Knowledge in both areas will help ensure responsible gun ownership and minimize the risks associated with firearms.
Washington Gun Law is presenting a two-hour seminar on this subject March 2nd from 3pm to 5pm in Richland. See the attached link for information.
100 yd. Rimfire Match Cancelled
Due to the wind, snow and single digit weather, the January 13,2024 100 yard rimfire match is cancelled. No point attempting driving in the hazardous road conditions.
Gaylord Baker
3 Gun Match Canceled
The 3 gun match on January 14th is canceled.
Bart Andrist
3 Gun Match
There is a 3 Gun match scheduled for Sunday, January 14,2024. The match will be run by Bart Andrist and Pat Everham, taking over from Bob Byers. Setup at 8am shooting starts at 8:30.
This shoot requires shooting hand gun, shotgun and rifle at various steel targets.
If you are interested but don’t have the all the necessary firearms, there will be a loner handgun, shotgun and rifle, you will need to provide the ammunition.
Hand gun is 9mm, no steel cased ammo
Shotgun is 12 guage
Rifle is .223, no steel cased ammo.
Election Update
Elections for TCMSA Club Officers, two Board positions and a proposal for modernization of By-Laws will be on the ballot. James Simpson, who had been nominated for one of the Board positions, has volunteered to run for the Treasurer’s Position. The Club will need a nomination/volunteer for the open Board position. The nominations now are:
President: Gaylord Baker
Vice President: Brett Menaker
Treasurer: James Simpson
Secretary: Cosette Baker
Membership Coordinator: Connie Simpson
Board position: Dale Copeland
Board position: nomination/volunteer needed
Write-ins are an option on the ballot for all positions
Gaylord Baker
Club Treasurer Position
Your Club elections are coming up on January 4,2024, and we have not yet received a nomination or volunteer for the position of Club Treasurer. The Club by-laws do not allow for a Board member or Club Officer to hold more than one position. We need someone to volunteer for the position.
The Board has taken steps to reduce the knowledge and time required for the position. The Club will hire a CPA to take care of all tax and licensing issues, and a bookkeeper to take care of the books. The “new” Treasurers position will be responsible for:
Picking up Club mail at the Post Office
Depositing all member dues and donations in the Club bank account
Forwarding all renewal/new member info to the Membership Coordinator
Paying of bills with either check or electronic transfer
Forwarding all payment made and payment received information to the Bookkeeper
The Treasurer has a Club owned computer to take care of duties.
The Treasurer has an email account for communications
The position WILL NOT REQUIRE BOOKKEEPING DUTIES
If you want to volunteer or nominate a member for the position or get more information, contact either Gaylord Baker at 509-628-9044 or Mark Kimmel at 509-948-5352.
President Gaylord Baker