Andover Sportsmen's Club

The "Treat Your Valentine" shoot took place on Saturday, February 10th and our newest trap field was used for the very first time with great success. Angelo Varvounis was the big winner with the gift card to Burton’s Grill. A big thank you to our Trap Director, Cheryl Crawford and Mark “Mo” O’Keefe for running a great tournament.

We are still having problems with members not being familiar with the range rules which could cause a safety problem. Please stay abreast of the club rules to avoid any problems.

I noticed that there is not a first aid kit in the indoor range. I have ordered one and will install it in the range.

-Bill MacKenzie

Dear Members,

In recent weeks, two significant changes have been made to both the Club By-Laws and Rules. They are:

1. On Feb 1, 2018, the Board of Director's voted to prohibit the use or possession on bump stock and/or trigger crank devices on club property (see Range Rules dated 02/01/18, section 6.09). The Rules of the Club can be downloaded in the members' section, or by clicking here.
2. On February 8, 2018, after the bylaw amendment process having been strictly adhered to including proper notice, the Members voted to amend Article III, Membership, by removing the requirement for a two year restriction period before a spouse of a member or son/daughter age 18 to 21 of a member may join without payment of the entrance fee. They intend it to encourage family members to join the Club together (see Bylaws, dated 02/08/18, Article III, paragraph 3 and 3a). The By-Laws of the Club can be downloaded in the members' section, or by clicking here.

We urge all members to fully read and review the Club Rules and By-Laws to remain familiar with them.

2018 scholarship form is on the website. 4 scholarships ($500 each) will be awarded to club members’ children,including grandchildren.

2018 request for Mass Junior conservation camp. Youths must be between 13 and 17 years old. Open to members’ children and grandchildren. We will be sponsoring 2 campers.

Both requests must be received by April 1, 2018.

-Steve Cooper

Due to the cold weather the completion of the archery wall between the practice range and trap will have to be finished in the spring.

We are having a 3D archery shoot on March 31st, proceeds will be donated to charity.

The shoot is open to members, guests and the public; there will be cash prizes and a 50/50 competition after you complete the course.

There will be two shooting stations set up at each target, one for recurve and one for compound bow shooters; we have a total of 30 targets set up.