Vol. IV, Issue 9 www.perrygunclub.com Join the NRA at our Association
Trapshooting
Perry currently is in 5th place in the 2023-2024 Berks Intervalley league. We are not holding any trap shoots during January through March inclusive; but will resume holding those events starting April, 2024 including the Monday evening handicap shoots. Monthly shoots are now held on the first Saturday of the month instead of the first Sunday.
Big Game Contests
There currently are no entries for our biggest bear contest for 2023. The next bear and deer contests end at 8:00 p.m. on 1/30/24 and 2/27/24 respectively. The next longest turkey beard contest ends at the June 25, 2024 regular meeting. Bring your harvests to the club for measurement. Winners receive $75.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership renewal E-mail reminders are sent about 6 weeks before your expiration date. Everyone needs to provide us with a valid E-mail address to receive our communications. However, it is your responsibility to know your membership card’s expiration date and pay the $20 renewal fee before expiration in order to avoid the additional $10 re-join fee. Pay with credit card on-line.
SHOTGUN PATTERNING
There is a patterning stand for shot guns located between trap-houses #2 and #3. Please refrain from firing shot gun shot shells at the pistol /rifle range yardages below 25 yards. Shot shell pellets at such short distances quickly deteriorate the target mats requiring more frequent maintenance. Limit shotgun use at the ranges for sighting in slug barrels only.
Display your card
Your membership card must be visibly displayed while you are using the ranges. We have placed clips at the bench areas to be used to display your membership card. Also a lanyard displaying your card or fastened to your gun case or range bag are also acceptable. Michael Mescavage is our Range Officer and he stops by the club randomly to check cards, guest passes and safe firearm handling by all members and guests. Club Officers also check same. You will be asked to leave the ranges if you cannot provide proof of membership. We are being more proactive in this regard due to trespassers and memberships that have lapsed.
CLUB HOUSE RENTAL
Members of the club can rent the clubhouse for special occasions. The cost is $200 plus proof of homeowner’s insurance plus a $200 refundable security deposit minus any damages. Contact us to check on date availability to reserve your space. The clubhouse holds 50 people comfortably or a maximum of 70.
USE OUR WEB SITE
Our web site processes credit card payments through our PayPal account. You do NOT need to have a PayPal account to make credit card payments on the web site. This method of payment makes it clearer and easier to pay for new memberships, renewals, guest passes, clubhouse rentals, as well as other available products. Occasionally we will post raffle tickets on the web site, When you order and pay we will complete the ticket stubs in your name and mail you the remainder of the tickets. Winning ticket numbers will be posted on the web site. We encourage you to visit our web site frequently to stay on top of Association Communications.
2024 Board Shoots
Kim Youse won the 2023 Cabela’s gift card from the drawing at the December 10, 2023 shoot. The next Board shoot is on April 14th. Next year a total of seven (7) shoots will again be held. The other six shoots are May 12th, June 9th, September 8th, October 13th, November10th and December 8th. Sign-up begins at 8:30 a.m. and the shoots start at 9:00 a.m. Prizes are very nice meat trays from Christman’s in Oley. Splatter boards and strip tickets for meat trays are also sold during those events. For every entry sign-up your name is also entered in a special drawing after the December 2024 shoot for a gift card.