BCF&G is looking for an assistant grounds keeper for various duties at the club. For details about the position, contact us at: julemaurer53@gmail.com
FRIDAY NIGHT TRAP SHOOT
Friday night trap is open on May 20th 6-pm to 9-pm. Come out and shoot trap under the lights. Bring your friends. This event is open to the public.
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS PROPOSED CHANGES
THERE WILL BE TWO PROPOSED CHANGES VOTED UPON AT THE MAY 26TH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
ARTICLE XIII
DUES
The fiscal year of the Association shall date from January first of each year and the dues payable by each member shall be as prescribed by the Board of Governors and posted on the bulletin board.
Any member refusing or neglecting to pay his/her dues by March 31st shall be dropped from the roll of the membership and his/her connection with the Association shall cease. But he/she may be reinstated by consent of the Association on payment of current dues and a penalty payment as established by the Board of Governors.
ARTICLE XIII – PROPOSED CHANGE
DUES
The fiscal year of the Association shall date from January first of each year and the dues payable by each member shall be as prescribed by the Board of Governors and posted on the bulletin board
Any member refusing or neglecting to pay his/her dues 3 month’s following expiration of membership shall be dropped from the roll of the membership and his/her connection with the Association shall cease. But he/she may be reinstated by consent of the Association on payment of current dues and a penalty payment as established by the Board of Governors.
PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE BY-LAWS
Section 11. Adult members are permitted to have two guests with them on the ranges, all guests must stay with the club member at all times.
The two-guest rule also pertains to children. A family with more than two children must have only two children with each adult member on the property at all times.
MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION MEETINGS
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Any Adult Member who has not been to an Orientation Meeting since January 2018, must attend a membership orientation meeting before the end of June 30, 2022. The orientation meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month starting at 9:00 AM.
Due to the club being shut down for COVID-19, the BOG’s have extended the deadline for the required Orientation Meeting until June 30, 2022. If you do not attend a meeting by this date you will not be able to use the facilities at the club.
Steel Targets arrive at BCF&G Ranges
The next time you’re at the ranges try plinking at the newly installed steel targets. Please shoot responsibly, NO RAPID FIRE (2 seconds between shots)
ALL MEMBERS !!!!
A lot of members have been asking about the annual renewal stickers. With the new gate card system, we are no longer sending out the annual renewal stickers. If anyone is unsure when their membership expires, please reach out to the Membership Secretary at membershipbcfg@gmail.com.
ARCHERY SUMMER CAMP
ARCHERY SUMMER CAMP @ BCF&G!
1/2-day camp-ages 6&up; beginner through advanced. Get in touch with your inner warrior while connecting with nature on our beautiful Bucks County grounds! Campers will rotate around various targets including 2-D targets, 3-D targets. Specialty activities include a fruit shoot, moving balloon targets & an inflatable hover shoot! Our week concludes with a friendly tournament and each archer earns a GOLD medal! Dates: 6/27 to 7/1 & 7/25 to 7/29; Times: 9:00-12:00. Register @ www.shootingstararcheryacademy.com
RANGE RULE CHANGE (UPDATE)
After further consideration and input from the membership the BOG’s have updated the following Range Rule which goes into effect immediately.
NEW RANGE RULE: Anyone under 12 years of age, can only shoot rim fire 22 caliber rifle/pistol at the ranges and shoot archery at the archery practice field. Only two (2) Junior Members per Adult Member.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The General Membership Meeting will be held on May 26 @ 8:30 until finished. All members are requested to wear their Membership Badge while at the meeting. New members will receive their badge at the meeting.
GENERAL HUNTING LICENSE WILL BE SOLD AT BCF&G
GENERAL HUNTING LICENSE: Come and get it.
At the July (28th 8:30 PM) general membership meeting the Bucks County Treasurers Office will be selling General Hunting License for 2022.
NRA BASIC RIFLE COURSE Coming in 2022
NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course.
This 8-hour NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course is ideal for those new to firearms as well as more experienced shooters and covers:
- Gun safety rules – Rifle parts and operation – Ammunition knowledge and selection – Shooting fundamentals and Range rules – Live shooting from bench and standing positions – How to clean your rifles
Students receive:
- NRA Guide: Basics of Rifle Shooting handbook
- Rifle Shooting Student Examination
- NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet
- Course completion certificate bearing the signature of the NRA Secretary and your NRA Certified Instructor.
Cost: $100 for BCF&G Members, $150 Non-members
NRA and BCFG membership are not required.
Sign up now before classes fill up.
June 18, 2022 – August 20, 2022 – October 15, 2022 – December 17, 2022
Contact: Jeff Ollis at jeff@rott-llc.com for more information.