Events in January 2024
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New Year's Day
New Year's Day
N/A
January 1, 2024 -
Pistol Team "900" Match INDOOR RANGE RESERVED
Pistol Team "900" Match INDOOR RANGE RESERVED
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January 6, 2024The WSC pistol teams are holding a 900 point match, to practice before the second half of the NVPL season.
The indoor range will be reserved for the event (and the clubhouse upstairs meeting room and kitchen will be off-limits for the duration).
Questions to the pistol team Secretary.
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POSTPONED Groton Forestry Property Walk
POSTPONED Groton Forestry Property Walk
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January 7, 2024The Forestry Chair and Trail Boss-lead walk around the club property has been postponed indefinitely due to weather.
Questions to the Forestry Chair.
Sporting ClaysSporting Clays
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January 7, 2024Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Trap Fields OpenTrap Fields Open
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January 7, 2024Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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January 8, 2024The 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.RESCHEDULED Hybrid General Membership MeetingRESCHEDULED Hybrid General Membership Meeting
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January 8, 2024General Membership meeting at the clubhouse, shared via Zoom teleconference for those who do not wish to meet in person. Connection details to be supplied by club E-blast; here is a copy of the links that you can click on.
If you choose to attend the meetings in person:
- If you have been fully vaccinated, no face covering is required.
- If you have not been fully vaccinated, a face covering and/or social distancing is strongly recommended.
There will be NO meal service this month.
There will be no guest speaker this month.
Indoor range closed starting at 4:00PM.
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Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
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January 10, 2024A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.
Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
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NRA Home Firearm Safety Course (Indoor Range CLOSED)
NRA Home Firearm Safety Course (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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January 13, 2024NRA-certified instructors will teach NRA Home Firearm Safety, a nationally-recognized training course for the safe handling and storage of firearms and ammunition in the home. At the successful completion of this course, students will receive a basic firearm safety certificate which satisfies the Massachusetts legal requirement for applying for a License to Carry firearms (or the Firearms Identification Card, which conveys fewer privileges).
Students will be charged $50.00 to cover course materials with proceeds going to the Scholarship Fund. (Classes of this type are currently retailing for $125.00).
This course will be open to Club members and their immediate family. Students must register by contacting the WSC Training/Education chair.
The clubhouse indoor range will be closed for the duration of the class.
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Forestry Property Walk
Forestry Property Walk
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January 14, 2024The Forestry Chair and Trail Boss will lead a walk around the club property.
Meet promptly at 8AM in front of the club house. This years walk will be shorter and take around 2½ hours and we will walk around 3 miles. It's a fun event for our members and families. We walk in all weather - rain, snow, or sunshine. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing layers and foot protection. Bring your camera, and your own snacks and drinks for breaks along the way. This years walk will be on our current trail system. We will walk some property bounds with highlighted points about the property along the way. We take lots of breaks and all are welcome to come.
Questions to the Forestry Chair.
Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed 1PM-2PM)Outdoor Range Safety Briefing (Pistol range closed 1PM-2PM)
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January 14, 2024Registration 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. Please follow the instructions in the Chair's response carefully.
Note well: you must register to ensure that you can be notified of a last-minute schedule changes.
Sporting ClaysSporting Clays
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January 14, 2024Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Trap Fields OpenTrap Fields Open
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January 14, 2024Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
N/A
January 15, 2024Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)Executive Board Meeting (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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January 15, 2024E-board meets in the clubhouse. Indoor range is closed.
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Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved
Indoor Pistol Range GSSR - Range Reserved
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January 16, 2024All 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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Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
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January 17, 2024A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.
Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
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New Member Presentation
New Member Presentation
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January 21, 2024A 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.
Questions to the Membership Secretary.
Sporting ClaysSporting Clays
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January 21, 2024Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Trap Fields OpenTrap Fields Open
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January 21, 2024Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
Clubhouse cleaning (Indoor Range CLOSED)
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January 22, 2024The indoor range will be closed while the crew from Molly Maids is cleaning the clubhouse.
Questions to the Indoor Range chair on range issues,
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Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
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January 24, 2024A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.
Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.
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Sporting Clays
Sporting Clays
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January 28, 2024Shooting on our Sporting Clays course.
Our fee schedule.Questions to the chair.
Trap Fields OpenTrap Fields Open
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January 28, 2024Sunday afternoon trap,
open to the public.Show up and sign up from 12:30PM-1:00PM. Trap continues to run until the shooters who arrived promptly have worn out themselves (and the scorers). This usually occurs by 3PM. So to get the most out of your afternoon, show up at the start of the session.
Questions to the Trap Chair.
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Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
Pistol Team Match - Indoor Range Reserved
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January 31, 2024A match for a Westford pistol team in the Nashoba Valley Pistol League.
Questions to the Pistol Team's Secretary.