News & Upcoming Events

Message from the President

November/December 2008

Fellow Members:

I want to start out by saying "thank you" to all the volunteers who have donated their time and skills to make our Gun Club a great success. We've just about completed the 2008 registered-shoot season; Thursday-night league and fish fries continue to be successful; and we just hosted a special 5-Stand fun shoot as part of our efforts to offer more and different activities at EGC. It takes time and energy to make those events happen, as it does to keep our grounds in the immaculate shape that we're so proud of. I appreciate all who invest their hours in EGC.

EGC clubhouse

We have many more great events planned over the coming months at EGC. Planning for the Tom & Jerry Shoot & Raffle is in full swing. Ticket sales are off to a great start and the shoot, dinner and drawing are set for Dec. 14. The fun shoot will start at 10 a.m., dinner will be served at noon and the drawing will be held at 2 p.m. Please have your tickets turned in no later than 1:45 p.m. that day. We will be returning to the traditional turkey dinner with all the fixin's. Cost will be $5 per person. If you would like to donate a cooked turkey, please let Tim Bates know. The Club will provide the sides. Desserts are always welcome!

If you haven't noticed, for the past two or three months we have had various guns on display at the shooting counter. We have started what we hope to be an uninterrupted gun raffle that will eventually turn into a monthly event. The tickets for the Dan Wesson Model 1911 .45 pistol sold out in just over a month. Our next gun raffle will be a custom-built AR-15. As with the other raffles, tickets are $10 each and limited to 200 tickets sold. Tickets for the AR-15 will go on sale the day of the Tom & Jerry Event.

The Pre-Super Bowl Fun Shoot and the Wild Game Feed & Shoot will be here before you know it. Both these events offer a great opportunity to get out and clear away any cabin fever that may be creeping in. Even if you are not in the mood to shoot or if the weather is not cooperating, still come out and enjoy talking and visiting with other members and guests of the Club. As usual, the Club will be offering meals and drink specials.

EGC clubhouse

There has been some discussion of hosting a Super Bowl Party at EGC. If enough people are interested, the Club will provide the food and snacks throughout the game. Please let one of the board members know if you are interested in attending.

One final note: The lead re-claiming project will begin soon. Don't be surprised to see heavy equipment, a large pile of dirt to the east of Trap 6 and some changes to the contour of the grounds. We are using this opportunity to improve the drainage that caused havoc following the heavy rains of this past year.

Hopefully that covers it. Be safe and have fun shooting!!!

Roland Coderre, President

Upcoming Events

November

Date:

Event:

20 Thursday

Winter League begins

No fourth-Friday fish fry due to Thanksgiving holiday

December

Date:

Event:

1 Monday

Board of Directors meeting, 7 p.m.

12 Friday

Fish Fry, 4:30-8 p.m.

14 Sunday

Tom & Jerry Shoot & Raffle, 10 a.m.

No fourth-Friday fish fry due to December holidays

News & Notes

  • Congratulations to Hammer's Heroes, which claimed the EGC 2008 Fall League championship on November 13 after a shoot-off with DTWASP for the Chippers division title, and then a shoot-off with Saksa-Mateer 2 to win the league honors. Saksa-Mateer 2 won the Dusters division after a shoot-off with Legends Sports Bar & Grill. No time to rest: Ten teams are lined up to begin the Winter League on Thursday, November 20.
  • EGC extends thanks and appreciation to a great group of volunteers that staffed a successful 2008 registered shoot season, led by Registered Shoot Director Mike Ingram: Tim Bates, Roland Coderre, Ken Gimmy, Ginny Graham, Jerry Graham, John Guse, Paul Guse, Allen Holloway and Charlie Russell. Our appreciation also to a fine crew of trap help that did a great job on the shooting line. Job well done to all!
  • EGC has set the dates of our three annual non-registered fun events. Please mark your calendars and plan on participating in these EGC traditions: Tom & Jerry Shoot & Raffle, Sunday, Dec. 14; Pre-Super Bowl Shoot & Party, Sunday, Jan. 25; and the Wild Game Feed & Shoot, Sunday, Feb. 22.
  • Our Tom & Jerry Raffle features three great guns: a Colt 1911 Gold Cup Trophy, a Remington 870 Express Combo 12 gauge and a Marlin 917VSF stainless .17HMR with scope. The raffle also includes $100 and $50 gift cards from Cabela's. Get your tickets at the club. They're only $1 each, 6 for $5.
  • Donald Folston made a nice catch when he pulled a 6-pound large-mouth bass from the south pond on Saturday, Oct. 25. See the photo on our "Main Gallery" page.
  • Please welcome the newest members of Edwardsville Gun Club: Steven Clow, William Hewerman, Mike Mrvos and Bob Viviano. Welcome aboard!
  • Come try our new "10 Bird/10 Bucks" trap competition. This fast-moving competition, held every Saturday and Sunday, features two birds from each station at 20 yards. Ties are broken through a sudden-death shoot-off at 27 yards. Entry is $5 with the winner taking away $10. Sign up at the shooting counter. EGC is open Saturday and Sunday afternoons from noon to 5 p.m.
  • The Fall Youth League began on Sept. 22 and runs each Monday through Nov. 24. Youth ages 10-16 years old are welcome to participate in this great instructional program. The club will be open to all for general practice from 6:30-8 p.m. on league Mondays.