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A Letter from the President – January 2026

Submitted by asc-admin on January 1, 2026 - 3:24pm

Dear Fellow Members,

As we begin a new year, I would like to wish each of you and your families a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

 

I am truly humbled and overwhelmed by the trust and support you showed during the December election. On behalf of myself and Vice President Bob Cochran, thank you for the confidence you have placed in us. We do not take that responsibility lightly, and we are committed to working hard every day to serve the membership and the future of our club.

 

Bob and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and get right to work on the commitments we made.

 

First, we will focus on starting projects with clear purpose and finishing them on time. Our club has an incredible amount of talent, dedicated volunteers, and strong resources. By adding more structure, planning, and follow-through, we can accomplish more and continue improving our grounds and facilities efficiently and responsibly.

 

Second, we will work to improve the overall appearance and landscaping of our property. We are fortunate to have a beautiful facility, and with some focused effort, we can make it even more welcoming—for longtime members and first-time visitors alike.

 

Third, transparency and communication will be a priority. We will communicate more frequently with the membership about ongoing projects, what’s happening around the club, and how we are doing fiscally. An informed membership is a strong membership.

 

Fourth, we will continue to support the organizations that defend our Second Amendment rights, including groups such as the NRA, GOAL, and the Civil Rights Coalition. These organizations stand up for us, and it is important that we continue to stand with them.

 

Most importantly, we will keep this club moving forward while protecting the traditions and values that brought us here. Our goal is to build a club we are all proud of—one that runs smoothly, communicates clearly, respects its history, and continues to grow.

 

Thank you again for your trust and support. I look forward to working with Bob, the Board, our volunteers, and all of you as we make 2026 a successful year for our club.

Respectfully,

Mike Pasco - President 

Andover Sportsmen’s Club

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Letter from the President - December 2022

Submitted by asc-admin on December 7, 2022 - 11:12am

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 2022

As we close the books on 2022 I believe it can be fairly stated it was the latest in an unbroken series of increasingly successful years commencing more than a decade and a half ago. Even during the worst of the COVID pandemic period the expansion of our membership base continued to increase from that which was less than 700 locally concentrated members to approximately 3600 members with a current footprint in more than 150 communities. The membership growth has been strategically matched by an extensive facilities construction program that has included both  recreational facilities and major infrastructure considerations along with the development of (i) an outstanding educational/training program, (ii) an increase in community affairs including numerous organizations to which we provide financial support, (iii) continuing education scholarships to  local high school graduates, youth  summer camps for ASC club member’s children as well as programs for local community youth and (iv) a significant increase in member’s social events that serve to promote the ASC  culture of being a safe, friendly, family oriented organization.

A unique financial management system has enabled us to absorb significant annual operating and long term capital investment requirements while at the same time adding substantially to our realizable net hard assets plus capital reserves to an extent not generally thought possible. 

The foregoing achievements were realized  primarily due to the unwavering  dedication by an extraordinary Board of Directors (BOD)  to the protection and annual implementation of a more than decade old  operating structure that can provide a solid base upon which readily identifiable future growth opportunities can be considered.

On a personal note I have decided to retire after having been Financial Director, Trap Director, Archery Director and ten years as President.  My successor as President will be Steve Cioffi (Training Director) for whom I have the highest regard and who deserves the respect and support of all members.  As this is my last annual President’s message, I conclude it by thanking the BOD, my fellow officers and all ASC members for your many years of cooperation and support without which none of the achievements described above would have been possible.  I wish all ASC members and your families a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.

Kind regards,

Dick Reichter, President

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President's Message (December 2021)

Submitted by asc-admin on December 17, 2021 - 8:29am

Dear Members:

Although uncertainties caused by the COVID virus and new variations continue to cause disruptions in certain key ASC areas such as the scheduling of certain training classes the year 2021 was nonetheless a highly successful year in every respect.

Although the number of Training Classes taught was substantially less than the 125 plus classes taught annually “before COVID" the classes that could be held were highly successful.

In addition, all pistol and rifle ranges offered a full schedule of activities throughout the year including a major increase in archery participation as a result of adding the excellent 24/7 all weather indoor range to the three-range archery complex.

 Project management accomplished an extraordinary number of more that 100 projects that serve to maintain ASC facilities at the highest level and initiated the development of new range facilities.

 We continue to support numerous local charities and participate in community activities in a manner that emphasizes our dedication of being widely known as a friendly, family oriented organization with an unrelenting dedication to education safety.

We were also able to offer an expanded number of member social events on virtually a monthly basis. 

We continue to receive a steady flow of new membership applicants and a continued enhancement of our sound financial posture.

It goes almost without saying that the number and content of the foregoing activities require a tremendous amount of voluntary time and dedication by your Board of Directors. 

In closing I must emphasize that although as much information as practical is published on the ASC web site the only way any member can have a full understanding of the club’s activates is to attend the monthly membership meetings.

On behalf of the Board of Directors we thank the membership for its support doing 2021 and look forward to an even more robust year in 2022.

We wish every ASC member your families a wonderful Christmas Holiday and a healthy and happy New Year

Dick Reichter, President

 

 

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Letter from the President - December 2020

Submitted by asc-admin on December 6, 2020 - 12:23pm

President’s Message

 

It has been my custom at the end of each year to summarize that year’s club activities.  

Although, during 2020, there were a substantial number of positive accomplishments the pervasive specter of COVID-19 has been brutal and we can only hope for a return to some degree of normalcy in 2021.

Throughout 2020 your Board of Directors has worked tirelessly to achieve the dual objectives of adhering to social guidelines while at the same time focusing on achieving as many things as possible on our members behalf.

I believe we have been successful in achieving both objectives inasmuch as the number of cases of ASC members having COVID-19 known by me is considerably less than the profile of a safe environment as defined by the heath authorities and, a lengthy shut down not withstanding, the project management function we created in 2019 allowed us to complete more than 100 facility related projects.

During the same period we continued to increase our membership base focused strongly on ASC being a friendly, safe and family oriented club and we enhanced the club’s already strong financial position.

Further, the reputation of ASC as a good neighbor has been sustained by the financial support we provide to several worthy causes. 

On behalf of your Board of Directors I wish all members and their families a joyous and safe Christmas Season and a healthy and prosperous new year in 2021

Sincerely,

Richard Reichter, President

 

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President's Message - December 2019

Submitted by asc-admin on December 11, 2019 - 12:00pm

I believe 2019 can be accurately described as another successful year of ASC operations involving all departments.

As we close 2019 it is appropriate that we express our appreciation to Mike Pierce upon his retirement as Facilities Director due to increasing work related demands on his time.

Skip Waelty, a long time ASC member,  is  Mike’s successor in the expanded position of Facilities Support Director. Skip brings to that position extraordinary expertise in all matters regarding the club’s ever expanding facilities.

Consistent with modern business practices a Project Management position has been  established within the office of the Financial Director. This position combines under a single responsibility all project development efforts from concept through completion. It is a well-established fact that a Project Management approach, versus  responsibilities spread among multiple departments,  will provide greater efficiency, fewer mistakes and more accurate financial planning.

Further enhancing the reputation of ASC as being a respected member of our community is our ever-growing participation in community activities and the financial support we provide several worthy causes.

The message we want to unrelentingly stress is that ASC is a friendly,  caring, family oriented club and to that end:

  1. We have an unusually extensive training department I believe to be second to none within the Sportsmen’s Club's community. During 2019 approximately 110 training classes will have been conducted for all family members, both youth and adults, conducted by a sizeable staff of certified instructors.
  2. We have a zero tolerance policy with respect to safety violations. Our accident prevention efforts include; new member orientation, a wide range of safety training courses,  published and enforced By Laws and Range Rules, an extensive  24/7 surveillance system  that assists in rapid safety violation identification and appropriate disciplinary response procedures and a substantial cadre of qualified range safety officers.

Our expanding physical facilities and related supporting activities offers increasing opportunities for the enjoyment of all ASC members. Needless to say, those efforts will continue unabated in the future.

I end my 2019  year end  report by pointing out that the rigid financial controls we established several years ago continue to insure that ASC remains in a sound financial position notwithstanding significant investments in physical facilities and annually increasing operating costs.

On behalf of your entire Board of Directors I wish all members and their families a joyous and safe Christmas Season and a healthy and prosperous new year in 2020

Sincerely,
Dick Reichter, President

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