Events in April 2021
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College scholarship application deadline College scholarship application deadline
April 1, 2021Applications must be received by the Scholarship chair by today.
Notify your family members who may be interested.
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Good Friday Good Friday
N/A
April 2, 2021 -
Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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April 3, 2021Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.
Questions to the chair.
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Easter Easter
N/A
April 4, 2021Passover ends Passover ends
At nightfall
April 4, 2021Trap Fields Open (Members Only, By Reservation Only) Trap Fields Open (Members Only, By Reservation Only)
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April 4, 2021Sunday afternoon trap.
Trap has resumed for WSC members only on a restricted basis using a new online reservation system and new operating standards. Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.
Do not come to the club without successfully reserving a personal slot in a specific online session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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April 5, 2021Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team Practice.
For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.
(In theory shooting continues until sunset,
but most evenings folks get their fill before then).Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
VIRTUAL General Membership Meeting VIRTUAL General Membership Meeting
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April 5, 2021General Membership meeting via Zoom teleconference. Connection details to be supplied by club E-Blast; here is a copy of the links that you can click on.
There will be no physical meeting; attending at the clubhouse is not an option - please do not congregate indoors on the grounds.
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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 6, 2021Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Team 4 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.
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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 7, 2021Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Teams 1, 2, or 3 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.
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ATA Trap Marathon ATA Trap Marathon
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April 10, 2021All-day trap event - both fields reserved.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
Video: America's Wild Turkey (Indoor Range CLOSED) Video: America's Wild Turkey (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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April 10, 2021An informational video about North American Wild Turkeys will be shown. Appropriate for all ages, hunters and non-hunters alike.
Great primer for Turkey Season, or just to understand these large birds better.
Social distancing limits the audience to 10 people -
first come, first served.Meet at the clubhouse upstairs meeting room. Fun and Education will ensue!
Questions to the Education and Training chair.
Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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April 10, 2021Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.
Questions to the chair.
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Spring Club Walk Spring Club Walk
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April 11, 2021We will walk the club grounds and adjoining property on trails and fire roads to allow those members that are unable to make the January walk to see some parts of the property that they normally wouldn't see. Meet at the flagpole in front of the clubhouse.
The route of the walk will be the flagpole => Christmas Tree Farm => Witch's Trail => VW Trail => Orchard St => return via Sporting Clays roads.
Questions to the Forestry chair.
Outdoor Range Safety Briefing Outdoor Range Safety Briefing
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April 11, 2021Registration Required!!
All members must have an Orange Card to use the outdoor ranges. Cards are issued after a safety briefing, given by the Outdoor Range Chair. To attend, you must register by EMailing the Chair at least 3 days in advance.
You will in response receive an EMail detailing when and where to meet. (Because of COVID-19, we will not be meeting indoors). Please read the EMail carefully and arrive ahead of schedule.
Agenda:
- Receive safety briefing.
- Travel to the outdoor pistol range (2 minute drive on the grounds from the entrance).
- Participate in range training.
Trap Fields Open (Members Only, By Reservation Only) Trap Fields Open (Members Only, By Reservation Only)
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April 11, 2021Sunday afternoon trap.
Trap has resumed for WSC members only on a restricted basis using a new online reservation system and new operating standards. Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.
Do not come to the club without successfully reserving a personal slot in a specific online session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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April 12, 2021The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse.
Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues,
or the Recording Secretary for facilities issues.Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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April 12, 2021Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team Practice.
For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.
(In theory shooting continues until sunset,
but most evenings folks get their fill before then).Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 13, 2021Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Team 4 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.
Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved
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April 13, 2021All members must pass a Gun Skills Safety Review (GSSR) to gain access to the Indoor Range (via their WSC Proximity Cards). Proximity Card permissions are updated after the GSSR by the Indoor Range Chair. To attend, you must register by EMailing the Chair at least 3 days in advance.
Agenda:
- Meet in the clubhouse downstairs
- View a safety video
- Take a brief quiz on range procedures
- Demonstrate safe gun handling and usage with a live-fire test
(Bring gun and approved target ammo)
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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 14, 2021Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Teams 1, 2, or 3 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.
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Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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April 17, 2021Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.
Questions to the chair.
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New Member Presentation New Member Presentation
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April 18, 2021A presentation for prospective members is held in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.
The meeting starts with the presentation, so please plan on being seated by the starting time. The meeting should last approximately one hour, depending on the number of applicants.
ONLINE New Member Presentation ONLINE New Member Presentation
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April 18, 2021A presentation for prospective members is held online. The MembershipSecretary must be contacted well ahead of time; he will EMail prospects with the teleconference info.
(Even though this meeting is not held in the clubhouse this month, the indoor range of course remains closed anyhow due to the coronavirus shutdown).
The meeting starts with the presentation of a slide show, so please plan
on being connected by the 9:00AM starting time. The Membership Chair
will go online at 8:30AM to help attendees connect to the teleconference.It would be best to review the slides beforehand as well. The meeting should last approximately one hour, depending on the number of applicants.
Trap Fields Open (Members Only, By Reservation Only) Trap Fields Open (Members Only, By Reservation Only)
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April 18, 2021Sunday afternoon trap.
Trap has resumed for WSC members only on a restricted basis using a new online reservation system and new operating standards. Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.
Do not come to the club without successfully reserving a personal slot in a specific online session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Patriots' Day Patriots' Day
N/A
April 19, 2021Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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April 19, 2021Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team Practice.
For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.
(In theory shooting continues until sunset,
but most evenings folks get their fill before then).Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
ONLINE Executive Board Meeting ONLINE Executive Board Meeting
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April 19, 2021Due to pandemic precautions,
the E-Board meets via teleconference.Questions to the Vice President,
who leads E-Board meetings.Indoor range remains closed,
because the entire clubhouse remains closed. -
Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 20, 2021Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Team 4 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.
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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 21, 2021Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Teams 1, 2, or 3 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.
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Sporting Clays Sporting Clays
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April 24, 2021Shooting on our Sporting Clays course. Open to non-members.
Our fee schedule.Please arrive in the parking lot by 9:10AM for squad assignments.
Questions to the chair.
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Trap Fields Open (Members Only, By Reservation Only) Trap Fields Open (Members Only, By Reservation Only)
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April 25, 2021Sunday afternoon trap.
Trap has resumed for WSC members only on a restricted basis using a new online reservation system and new operating standards. Also, payments for rounds may now be made online.
Do not come to the club without successfully reserving a personal slot in a specific online session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED) Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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April 26, 2021The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse.
Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues,
or the Recording Secretary for facilities issues.Trap Team Practice Trap Team Practice
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April 26, 2021Both of WSC's Trap fields are open on Mondays in summer for Trap Team Practice.
For our members on the Greater Lowell Trap League, this is a great time to get in practice in lighting situations similar to League evening shoots.
(In theory shooting continues until sunset,
but most evenings folks get their fill before then).Direct any questions to our Trap Chair.
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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 27, 2021Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Team 4 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.
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Trap Fields Reserved Trap Fields Reserved
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April 28, 2021Both trap fields are reserved until sunset for Westford Trap Teams 1, 2, or 3 to potentially host a match of the Greater Lowell Trap League (GLTL). See the Trap Signup Calendar web page for details on which team might be hosting a match this week. Questions to WSC's Trap Chair.