RRSC Newsletter 25150 Steelhead Blvd, Mailing, PO Box 007, Duncan’s Mills Ca

Beach Access Until further notice the beach will be closed to vehicular traffic. On April 7th Cal Trans accessed the club beach area to perform a 5 year underwater inspection. Although the inspection went well, it started to rain and they got two of their vehicles so stuck they had to get a Semi-Tractor wrecker to pull them out. The beach and road are impassable for vehicles at present time. Cal Trans will repair the damage to the road and level the ruts on the beach and will need time to firm up. Hopefully the repairs will improve the beach area.

Gate Policy

When accessing the property the club would like to remind everyone to lock the gate behind you. If you leave the gate open while on the property you are responsible to ensure that anyone who enters the property is a club member. Keeping the gate closed curtails non members from trespassing the property. It is also a good idea if you see someone you do not know to ask them to show their membership card.

New PA system in Club House Through donations there is an audio amplifier installed in the club house for use as a PA system or can have a CD or MP3 player can be hooked up to it.

Things you don’t see everyday

A party go’er on their way to Cassini Ranch must have forgotten about bridge and sense of direction as Cassini Ranch is north. The morning sunlit spit of land is Freeze Out Creek riffle.

CLUB NEWS

The club house has new front stairs. Many thanks to Ray Yung, Elliot Yung, Bill Mendola, Dave ???? and Bill ????? who donated their expert skills. The stairs are much easier to use now thanks to the addition of two stairs for a 6 inch rise on each step. Thanks Guys, it’s been a long time needed.

Outside Bathrooms

Thanks to new Board member Jim Quigley for repairing the water main to the outside bathrooms. They are both working but still need some cleaning up and both need new doors. Member Frank Bertana is having new toilets installed soon. Sure is nice to see some of the club projects getting done. Thanks Jim Q.

Thursday Night Shoots?

It has been brought to the attention of the RRSC board that there is interest in starting a Thursday night shoot from 4 to 7 pm in addition to the Wednesday night shoot. Send email to labranche@pacbell.net if you think this night better suits your schedule.

Help us offset the cost of our newsletter and get some really cheap advertising for your business in return. Many members are self employed as General Contractors, Electricians, Welders, Plumbers, Tradesmen, Lawyers, Dentists and other professionals. We have two advertisers in this issue. Check out page 4 and see if you might like to place and ad.

Work parties needed Storeroom roof: This has been stalled for 3 years now. Initially this was a remove and re-roll roof project. It has been leaking so bad there is much wood that needs to be replaced. This has become our #1 priority. A must do before next winter. Outdoor Restrooms: The plumbing has been repaired and two toilets are operational. Two doors are still needed for privacy. Poison Oak: There are poison oak vines growing in the tall pines west of club house that need to be removed. Pine Needle removing: There is an accumulation of Pine Needle droppings behind the club house that are covering the club house floor joists. Please contact any BOD if you can volunteer any of your time or materials.

2009 Shoot Schedule The 2009 shoot season with open on Wednesday May 6th 2009. We look forward to seeing you all this year. Please check the calendar of events for conflicts with non-scheduled shoot events, page 3. A non-scheduled shoot event is when a member uses the range to throw their own clays. The club grounds are closed the day of a private rental. The club grounds are available, but not for shooting during Russian River Rodeo Association events. 1st & 3rd SUNDAY SHOOTS: First Sunday will be practice shoots/games and Third Sunday will be competitive meat shoots. The shoots start at 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. All shooters, member or not, pays $5 per meat shoot. If there is not an evenly matched squad of shooters to make a 6 person squad the meat shoot will not take place and we will revert back to a practice shoots & games. WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOOTS: Wednesday night shoots & games will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. followed by potluck BBQ’s. They will continue every Wednesday through the close of daylight savings. (All participants should bring something for the BBQ and a side dish). Plates, utensils and charcoal will be provided. This year after the shoots the club will be opening the Bar for Beer, Wine, Soda’s and bottled water only. No mixed drinks or liquor. Beers are $2, Wine is $3 Soda’s and water is $1. It is fun and a good time.

Newsletter contributions

If any club member has any contributions for the July Aug Sept 2009 RRSC Newsletter send your information to Steve LaBranche via Email by July 15th labranche@pacbell.net. RRSC Newsletter 3

2009 Calendar of Events BOARD MEETINGS

The RRSC Board meets at the Club House the first Wed of each month. All members and general public are welcome to attend.

RRSC SHOOT DAYS, Open to the public. Starting May 6th 2009, every Wednesday, 4-7pm Potluck BBQ to afterwards. First & Third Sundays, 10am-2pm. The season will end after daylight saving ends.

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS DATES (LIVE FIRE ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON) April 25 – 26(Sat/Sun) 2009, 8am – 5pm Club Closed July 25 – 26(Sat/Sun) 2009, 8am – 5pm Club Closed Sept 26 -27(Sat/Sun) 2009, 8am – 5pm Club Closed

CLUB RENTALS April 11 (Sat) 2009. Private Rental, Club Closed. June 20 (Sat) 2009 Private Rental, Club Closed. June 27 (Sat) 2009 Private Rental, Club Closed. July 11 (Sat) 2009 Private Rental, Club Closed. Aug 08 (Sat) 2009 Private Rental, Club Closed. Aug 15 (Sat) 2009. Private Rental, Club Closed.

PORCH SHOOT DATE: To Be Determined.

WINTERIZE PARTY/Oktoberfest DATE: To Be Determined. After Daylight saving end.

R.R. RODEO ASSOCIATION EVENTS (NO SHOOTING ON THESE DATES) RODEO June 06-07(Sat/Sun)2009 Club Yes, No Shooting PLAY DAYS June 28 (Sun) 2009 Club access Yes, Shoot NO July 26 (Sun) 2009 Club access Yes, Shoot NO Aug 30 (Sun) 2009 Club access Yes, Shoot NO Sept 27(Sun) 2009 Club access Yes, Shoot NO

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