Dear Boise Gun Club Directors, Members, Staff, Volunteers and Guests,

Although I was out of town for the largest Thanksgiving turkey shoot EVER held at the Boise Gun Club, I had phone messages, texts and emails regarding how incredible the shoot was.   I couldn’t be prouder of our directors, staff, volunteers and shooters.  We took in about $24,000 in one evening!  Incredible!

To the directors and staff, you did a wonderful job of organizing this event.  Without your efforts the shoot would not take place at all.  The smoothness in which this shoot went is due to your planning and efforts.

To the volunteers that worked that night, I want to extend a huge THANK YOU to you.  Without your time and manpower this shoot can never be successful.  You are the base of this shoot and your efforts are so much appreciated.  I really can’t thank you enough!

To the shooters, you are the heart and soul of this shoot and the reason that we put this event on.  We hope you had a fabulous time with your friends and family and a Happy Thanksgiving.  Thanks for showing up, having a good time and spreading the news about our events.  We look forward to seeing you at Christmas and again next year!  We love, love, love having you.

Sincerely,

Lahoma Hooft

President

Boise Gun Club

The 2013 Registered Shoot Calendar has been posted.  All the dates have been put on our website calendar (http://boisegunclub.com/calendar/) and our FaceBook Events page (http://www.facebook.com/boisegunclub/events).  Below you will find the list of all the upcoming registered shoots.

2012

• 11/04/2012 – Don & Steve Young Memorial Shoot (PITA)
• 11/21/2012 - Thanksgiving Turkey / Meat Shoot
• 12/23/2012 - Christmas Meat Shoot

2013

• 02/17/2013 – Buckmaster Shoot (PITA)
• 05/11/2013 – PITA Singles Marathon
• 05/24 – 27/2013 – Idaho State Shoot (ATA)
• 06/21 – 23/2013 – Idaho State Shoot (PITA)
• 08/03 – 04/2013 – Silver Shoot (ATA)
• 08/18/2013 – Boise Gun Club Shoot
• 11/03/2013 – Don & Steve Young Shoot

Idaho Hall of Fame Inductee – John Keppinger

Idaho Hall of Fame Inductee John Keppinger

John was first introduced to trapshooting in 1956 at the age of ten years old by his father. The Indian Valley Gun Club, Indian Valley was their trapshooting home. He was hooked on the sport and started shooting registered birds in the late 60’s. During his younger years John worked the farm his grandfather homesteaded in 1903. The farm produced hay, wheat, and cattle. During the continuous improvements of  the farm, John built 40 wildlife ponds and planted over 20,000 trees for the area’s wildlife. John sold the farm in 1995 and moved to Ontario, Oregon to become

manager for Heinz foods in the potato storage services division. He and his wife Helen moved to Meridian, Idaho in 2009 to be closer to their grandchildren. He and Helen just celebrated their 32nd anniversary. What makes the year 2011 so special was they won the husband and wife singles title at the Camas Prairie shoot in Walla Walla, Washington.

While John has won many trophies in his shooting career, here are the ATA of the
highlights:

• 99.13 singles average in 1993
• 98.00 singles average in 2009
• Won Camas Prairie singles in 1978, 1992, 2011
• Idaho State singles champion 1981, Runner-up 1983
• Camas Prairie Handicap Runner-up 1970
• Camas Prairie Doubles Class C Winner 1968 (First ATA Trophy)
• Camas Prairie all star team four times between 1981-1995
• Oregon State Shoot, Doubles A Champion 2009
• Spanish Fork Singles A Champion 299×300 2010

PITA Highlights:

• President’s Handicap, Won in Reno, Nevada 1970
• Won O.N. Ford Memorial Handicap, Reno, Nevada 1970
• Idaho State High Overall Winner 1970
• Idaho State Singles and Doubles Champion 1971
• Idaho State Singles Runner-up 1989, 2010
• Idaho State Doubles A Winner 1991

During John’s years of shooting he has registered over 80 one hundred straights with the first 100 shot at Lewiston, Idaho in 1971. Due to an accident on his farm, there were many years John was unable to shoot any trap. John’s persistence and dedication to trapshooting kept him going. Trying lighter loads, low recoiling guns, and equipment to make shooting easier, he has found a way to remain competitive. His wife Helen is a huge supporter of his and you will find them traveling together to trapshoots throughout the western states.

John is currently the President of the Boise Gun Club. He is past president of the Weiser Trap Club (1970), Council Trap Club (1975), and the past President and Treasurer of the Indian Valley Trap Club (1978-1992).

John has a granddaughter, Shelby Birr, who shoots regularly at registered events. John not only supports her shooting but, being the current President of the Boise Gun Club, he spends a great deal of time and energy constantly improving the club for all the shooters whether practice, league, or registered shoots.

John’s legacy will surely be the love of trapshooting and the people involved. You can always ask him for help or suggestions to improve the club or your shooting. He is always available. Helen and John have shot at over 35 gun clubs and have met and become friends with shooters throughout the Pacific Northwest. Say hello to John. He is a huge asset to our sport whether shooting or helping the club.

BOISE GUN CLUB DIRECTOR’S MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM

BoiseGun Club

Attendance

Directors:            Wayne Faude, Norman Foster, John Booth, Lahoma Dupuis, John Keppinger, James Trujillo, Leonard Weiking, Dale Hurd, Steven Eichenberger

 Club members Kent Harris was also present.

1)      The meeting was called to Order at 1800 hrs by President John Keppinger.

2)      Secretary Report-Lahoma

Booth moved and Eichenberger seconded that January minutes be approved with no corrections.  Unanimously approved.

3)      Treasurer’s Report-Wayne Faude

a)      US Bank Balance:  $22,288.59

b)      Perpetual’s Balance:  $2434.21

c)       Steve Young Perpetuals: $2017.00

The liquor license needs to be renewed.  It may require that some of the board members get fingerprinted.  All members accepted.

 Eichenberger moved and Hurd seconded that the Treasurer’s report be accepted as presented.  Unanimously approved.

4)      Shoot/Target Report-Kent

a)      Target Inventory:   24,750 targets were thrown to include 10% breakage.

b)      Kent will teach Noah how to do the target count.

5)      Building Insulation

a)      We received a check for about $600 for our rebate for adding insulation to the ceiling. 

b)      Redoing the lights could bring another rebate when they are finished.

6)      Skeet Safety Wall

a)      Project will be started in the spring about April 2012

7)      Kitchen

a)      Under the Big Top sent information for box lunches to be delivered and sold by the cashier.

b)      Due to the expense of the box lunches, new kitchen tenants will continue to be approached by Lahoma and Steve and any of the other board members.  Options will continue to be explored.

c)       Vendors for State Shoot have been approached.  Pie Hole has committed to the shoot for at least two days.

8)      Liability Insurance

a)      Was chosen and paid.

9)  February 19, 2012 PITA Shoot follow up

a) Liz Harris offered to run the kitchen for the February 19 PITA shoot.

b) April 1 ATA Shoot will be discussed at the March meeting.

Eichenberger moved and Foster seconded that Liz run the kitchen for the February 19^th shoot.

10)  April 1, 2012 ATA Shoot

a)  Lahoma and Leonard in charge of the trophies, $400-$600 budget.

          b)  John Booth in charge of program.

          c)  Steven Eichenberger will cashier.

Booth moved and Hurd seconded that Kay Poole cashier the PITA  shoots and Steve Eichenberger should do the ATA.  Unanimously approved.

Dupuis moved and Hurd seconded that this shoot be named the Sharps Shoot.  Unanimously approved.

11)  Tillery Foundation

a)  April 28, 2012 holding the first annual Clay Shoot at the BGC followed by a Cajun feed.

b)  It was discussed to charge $0.28/target and we will set the counters on the machine or take an estimate of targets thrown.

c)  Lahoma will send the meat shoot and membership list to the Tillery foundation so they can send out flyers so the members can participate.

Foster moved and Booth seconded that the charge will be $0.28/target.  Motion was passed 8:1.

12)   Ducks Unlimited approached us for gifts or donations for their banquet.

Eichenberger moved and Faude seconded that we donate a package of 1 membership and 4 shoot tickets and a single membership for a total of two gifts.  Unanimously approved.

13)  September Shoot

Booth moved and Hurd seconded that the one day September shoot be cancelled due to low attendance previously in September.  Unanimously approved.

14)  Premium Beer, Beer and Soda prices rising

Booth moved and Hurd seconded that the price of Premium Beer, Beer and Soda be raised to $3.00/$2.00/$1.00 respectively.  Unanimously approved.

15)  ISTA State Shoot contract

Foster moved and Hurd seconded that the contract be accepted.  Unanimously approved. 

 Keppinger and DuPuis signed the contract and sent it to the ISTA board.

16)  Board Meeting changes

Booth moved and Faude seconded that the board meetings be moved to the first Monday of the month and that they be help at Idaho Pizza Company in Meridian for the remainder of this board’s term.  Unanimously approved.

17)  Duty rosters passed around and filled out for the rest of February and first part of March.

Booth moved/Eichenberger seconded that meeting be adjourned. Unanimously approved.  

Meeting adjourned at 19:30.

Next meeting scheduled for Monday, March 5, 2012, at 1800 at the Meridian Idaho Pizza Company.

Respectfully Submitted by Lahoma Dupuis, Secretary Boise Gun Club

Starting January 15th, 2012 the Boise Gun Club is proud to announce that youths (18 & under) can now buy a round of targets at just $3.00 per round. Boise Gun Club is committed to youth shooting and this is one way we can help.

If you have any questions please see a Board Member on Wednesday and Sunday during regular business hours.

Boise Gun Club is now expanding their social networking arm to Google+.  You can see our page here: https://plus.google.com/103316997732870549964/posts.  Do not worry you do not have to memorize the link either click on this icon:   This image is also located at the top of the website right under the logo.  Add us to your circles and we will add you to ours.

What is Google+, Google+ integrates social services such as Google Profiles and Google Buzz, and introduces new services identified as Circles, Hangouts and Sparks. Google+ is available as a web site, and will be available as a desktop application, and is already available as a mobile application. Google+ will be direct competitor to Facebook.

The Boise Gun Club website has now gone mobile.  If you have a cell phone that can get the internet you now can get the www.boisegunclub.com on it.  You can get the mobile website two ways:

1. Type http://www.boisegunclub.com in the address bar on your mobile phone and the site will now reconginze that you have a mobile browser and automaticly switch.
2. The other way is to use the new technology that is out and scan the 2D – Barcode (AKA: QR barcodes). If your mobile phone has a bar code reader just simple launch that application and scan the barcode with your phones camera and you will taken right to the Boise Gun Club mobile site.

If your phone does not have a barcode reader there are many companies that provide these types of readers.  Below are some popular companies that provide scanning applications:

• Android Market
• iPhone Store
• BeeTagg
• i-nigma
• QuickMark

We have a few important annoucements about the Idaho State ATA Trapshoot that will be hosted at the Boise Gun Club.

1. Contrary to the front page of the 2011 ATA Idaho State Shoot program, the shoot will be held at the Boise Gun Club.

 

2. Disclaimer:
   The Boise Gun Club had no control over the printing of the 2011 Idaho State Trapshooting Championships Program and therefore is not responsible for its quality, errors or omissions in the program.

 

If you would like to have a program mailed to you please send your request to the following:

PITA MULTIPLEX.  BOISE GUN CLUB.  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5^TH, 2010.

The Boise Gun Club held their second multiplex shoot of the year, and after digging out of snow left over from  a storm that set a record for snowfall on that date and closed the club for one operating day the Wednesday before, shooters were treated to a pretty nice day for shooting.  The shooting was delayed for about an hour as club members finished shoveling snow (and a thick layer of ice) from around the clubhouse and off of three trap aprons.

12 shooters took part in the event and went into a Lewis class pool of over 300 shooters from clubs all over the Northwest.  Jay Fraiser who had just returned from work in Alaska for a short vacation found the snowy conditions ideal and broke the first ever 50 straight in doubles at the Boise site in six multiplex shoots.

29 events were shot,  1450 targets were thrown and one new member was signed up.

Scores in the singles ranged from 50 to 39 and in the handicap from 44 to 36.  Fraiser’s 50 led the doubles and scores went down to 30.  Two shooters will hit the Lewis pay-offs for sure and everyone is hoping to hit a “ lucky Lewis” somewhere.

The multiplex program is proving to be a fun way to keep interest in registered shooting up during the cold winter months.  Last year Boise and Caldwell shot the multiplex program in Idaho and this year the Burley Gun Club has joined in.  All three clubs will shoot again on the first weekend in January and the first weekend in February.

THE PRIMER

NEWSLETTER OF THE BOISE GUN CLUB

ISSUE # 2 FOR 2010-2011.  DECEMBER.

Well, you’ve heard that old saying “If it wasn’t for bad luck we’d have no luck at all.”  That sure

could apply to the weather we have had at the club for many of our shooting events and lots of

our open practice days this year.  From lousy weather for state shoots in May and June, through

the big windstorm that knocked out our power and postponed the Club Championship Shoot,

the drenching rain at the Halloween Turkey Shoot, the record rainfall on the day of the Steve

Young registered shoot, the below zero temperatures the night of the Thanksgiving Turkey

Shoot, six Sundays in a row with rain or snow, and finally the record snowfall that closed us

down on December 1^st,  we have had more than our share of tough shooting conditions.

Thanks to all of the club members who have supported the shooting activities in spite of the

trials and tribulations caused by the weather.  If the law of averages is working we should get

nice weather for the Christmas Meat Shoot on Sunday, December 19^th and move into 2011 looking for all that nice weather we missed this year.  Enough griping about what we can’t control, let’s take a look at what’s been going on at the club the last couple of months.

Halloween Meat Shoot.  October 24^th.  The rain poured!  Shooters finally resorted to shooting from under the awning by the outside tables.  We gave away 20 turkeys including four splatterboards.  Winners of the lucky BB on these were: Sandy Anthony, Tim Larsen, Melissa ? and Kent Harris.

Steve Young Memorial Registered Trapshoot.  November 7^th.  We set a record for this date for rain as we got almost a half inch.  It rained all day until the handicap was almost over.  In spite of the rain we had over 40 shooters and some fine scores were shot.  Club members who had wins included:  Jeff DuPuis, Randy Brixey, Terry Reininger, Ron Veatch, Abe Wilson, Phillip Barrus, John Booth, LaHoma DuPuis, Ric Thomas, Codey Brixey, and June Gempler.  Special thanks to Tim Harris, Larry Wetzel, Don Nicely, Dustin Ferdinand, Nick and Jacki Young, Shelby Birr and everyone else who braved the elements and helped us score and put on the shoot.

PITA Multiplex Shoot.  November 7^th.  The Multiplex was held in conjunction with the Steve Young Shoot.  The shooters from Boise competed against over 300 other shooters from 27 clubs and we had a good list of Lewis class money winners led by Randy Brixey who had the only 50 straight in the Multiplex handicap event and also posted a perfect 50 in the singles.  Other Boise winners were: Booth, Barrus, Sherm Mullins, Pete Miller, Carmel Gonzales, Levi Veatch, Mike March, Gene Hunt, Codey Brixey, Cody Klundt, Bob Murphey, Wilson, Jim Cahoon, John Fulghum, Ron Veatch and Richard Wehren.

Thanksgiving Meat Shoot.  November 24^th.  It was cold!! We had a good crowd and shot from 3 P.M. to about midnight and gave away 427 meat prizes of turkeys and hams (including one to pseudo-Fulghum.  We’re still looking for you pal).  The weather was tough on equipment and people and the Burn barrels were very popular behind each trap.  Some shooters brought portable shelters, heaters and other equipment to stay warm.  Liz Harris and Richard Wehren did a great job selling and shooting the Splatterboards and 15 were sold.  Winners included:  Tim Larsen, Rick Worth, Pat Fulghum, Dustin Carlson, Liz Harris, Duane Carley, Clay Grossman, Rob Cloninger, Taylor Clifford, Damon Black and Heather Stuckart.  In the “you wouldn’t believe it if you saw it in a movie” category – Heather had been trying to win on Splatterboards all night and on her last one she gave a “lucky shell” to Rich to shoot it.  Yep!  She won. A very sincere thanks to everyone who worked to make the shoot a big success.  It took a lot of people – both inside the clubhouse and outside to pull it off.

Second PITA Multiplex Shoot. December 5^th.  The complete list of winners from Boise will appear in the next newsletter.  But “rumor” has it that Jay Fraiser, fresh back from work in Alaska, showed everyone how it was done with the only 50 straight in the doubles event in the entire Multiplex pool ($$$ coming).  Another winner for sure was Kent Harris who had a 50 straight in the singles.  It was a hectic day at the club as we were digging out from the deep snow and ice that closed the club on December 1^st.  We had to clear around the clubhouse, get several traps cleared off, and then try and accommodate everyone wanting to catch up leagues, shoot practice, and shoot the multiplex.  We managed to get the last shooting done just before 5 P.M. as it was getting dark.  Thanks to John Workman who helped shovel snow and to Charlie Woodruff who cleared trap aprons of snow, loaded targets, and scored Multiplex most of the day.

Oh Joy, Oh Joy, We have a President.  You may have heard that the present club directors were  so modest that they all thought someone else should have the “honor” of being President.  True, no doubt, but we now have a full complement of officers and directors.  Dale Hurd “bit the bullet” and is the President.  First Vice-President – John Keppinger.  Second Vice-President – Stan Rushton.  Treasurer – Wayne Faude.  Secretary – Kent Harris.  Directors – Dale Ham, Abe Wilson, Pat Fulghum and Damon Black.  It is a good crew that works hard to do what is best for the club.

Shot Sale. At the board meeting of December 7^th, it was decided that what shot is left will be sold to members who have not purchased up to their original limit.  It was felt that many club members would like to purchase a few more bags as finances and circumstances permit.  We are out of 9’s and 7 ½’s but have some 8’s left.

Rewire Project.  Many of you noticed the trenches dug in front of traps 1-6 a short time ago.  This section of our club has been rewired with new and bigger wire and should eliminate some of the problems we have had in the past.  In the Spring we plan to rewire the rest of the trap line and the Skeet fields.

Skeet Lights and All Orange Targets.  To improve the quality of night shooting for Skeet at the club we are in the process of adding more lights to the poles we have.  This project is scheduled for the week of December 20^th (may have to miss a Wednesday of night shooting) and we have received some all orange targets with our last shipment.  We hope these two adjustments will make it more fun to shoot at night.

Fall Trap League.  The Fall league will have their league party on Wednesday, December 15^th.  Awards and dinner. (Winners will be listed in the next Newsletter)  There will also be a Texas Hold Em’ tournament at the club that evening and fun shooting from 6:30-8:30  (see info on the enclosed flyer about the free shoot each Wednesday ).  Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Meat Shoot.  Noon to 5 on Sunday, December 19^th.  Win Christmas or New Year’s dinner! (notice enclosed).  REMEMBER!! SAFETY FIRST!!  GUNS OPEN!!  LOAD ONE SHELL AT A TIME!! ABSOLUTLY NO-NO-NO ALCOHOL BEYOND THE SIDEWALK BEHIND THE TRAPS

Winter Trap League and SRTA.  Reserve night January 5^th and first week of the league and the SRTA will be January 12^th.  (see enclosed flyer)

Final Multiplex Shoots of the Season.  January 1^st at Caldwell, January 2^nd at Boise or Burley and February 5^th at  Caldwell, February 6^th at Boise or Burley.  REMEMBER YOU CAN SHOOT ONLY ONCE EACH WEEKEND.

Super Bowl Fun Shoot. February 6^th.  In addition to our regular events and potluck dinner, we will be adding a trap for fun and meat shoots this year.  Shoot early, then enjoy the potluck or head off to the game and your own parties.

Buckmaster Memorial Trapshoot.  February 20^th.  Thanks to a generous donation by Bob Price in memory of Ray Miller, there will be a very nice buckle for the handicap champion.  Also Elaine Claiborne will be attending with display items on Dave’s shooting career and one of his guns for sale.  This shoot is our chance to honor all of our shooting friends who passed away in 2010.

Future Projects.  Discussion has begun regarding possible club improvements to be made in the coming year. Things being considered are equipment upgrades, a new roof, improvements on the RV line, a reader board out front, and others.  If you have any suggestions for things you think the club needs, please pass them on to the directors for consideration.

Well, guess that’s all the news for now.  The board of directors thanks all club members for their support of the club in 2010 and wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a great shooting year in 2011!!