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Bass River Rod & Gun Club August 2026 Newsletter |
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A Walk Around the Pond
Shooting too much? Fish not biting? Just too hot?
If you’re saying yes to any of these questions, how about a walk around Matthews Pond?
Here is a little history of the pond, as written by Deena Tolly in her “History of the Bass River Rod and Gun Club”:
A key founding father, Tom Matthews, served as the first Reservation Superintendent and played a decisive role in transforming the landscape of the Club. In 1942, under his guidance—and with the collective labor of many Club members—the dike was constructed to create the beautiful 50-acre spring-fed pond that remains a centerpiece of the property today. The pond provides a breeding ground for waterfowl and related wildlife and was stocked with largemouth bass and perch. In recognition of his leadership and vision, the pond was later named “Tom Matthews Pond”.
Here are some pictures of the things you’ll find as you walk the trails around the pond, taken this week.
If you’re looking for something different, enjoy the pictures—then go experience it for yourself!
Sincerely,
Dan Paige Sr.
Club President
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August Schedule Updates: - Monday August 3rd to Thursday August 6th, 6pm - Indoor range closed all day for maintenance and dehumidifier installation.
- The Pistol League will have home matches and practice every Thursday at 6:00pm on the indoor range.
- The Outdoor Rifle range will be closed August 4 & 5 and September 1 & 2 both for Police training.
- Wednesday Night Steel - Every Wednesday from 5pm to Sunset. Set up at 4:30pm. Arrive by 6:30pm and you will have time to shoot.
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Dear Club Members,
Please note that the Indoor Range will be closed for approximately four days next week while we install a dehumidification system, the final step in our mold remediation process.
The closure will begin Monday, August 3rd, and is expected to continue through at least Thursday, August 6th. During this time, the Indoor Range will be completely closed for equipment installation.
The Clubhouse will remain open as usual. Only the Indoor Range will be closed.
Any activities scheduled during the closure have been canceled or moved to a later date.
The closure will begin at 6:00 AM on Monday and is expected to be completed by the end of the day Thursday, though the work may take longer.
We will send a follow-up communication once the work is complete.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this final step to reduce moisture in the Indoor Range.
Sincerely,
Dan Paige Sr. President |
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Claybor Day was created with several goals in mind:
- To recognize the volunteers who keep our shotgun ranges humming—the Range Safety Officers, the members who mow the grass, maintain the machines, split the firewood, and load the targets. Without their dedication and hard work, there would be no shotgun sports at Bass River Rod & Gun Club.
- To showcase our Scholastic Shotgun Team by integrating a squad of our young shooters into a competition alongside our club members. Just as importantly, we wanted to instill a culture of service by encouraging team members and their parents to become the helping hands that make an event like this possible.
- To conclude our annual team fundraiser with the raffle drawing, where we awarded more than $3,000 in prizes.
This year's Claybor Day met—and exceeded—all of those goals.
Thirty shooters took to the course, including a squad of five of our outstanding Scholastic Team members. Nearly two dozen parents, team members, and volunteers worked behind the scenes to ensure the event ran seamlessly. Most importantly, together we raised nearly $14,000 for the Bass River Scholastic Shotgun Team Endowment.
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who donated raffle prizes, including Bass River Rod & Gun Club, Arthur Boujoukos, Paul Heslinga, David Lanci, John Mulak, Shaun Ruge, and Bob Tolley.
We also gratefully acknowledge Everett Boy and Paul Heslinga for their matching-fund pledges. Finally, a special thank you goes to David Lanci, whose generous sponsorship of the event catering ensured that every participant enjoyed a great meal while celebrating another successful Claybor Day.
If you’d like to donate to our team endowment, please visit this link: |
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Furry Friends Photo Contest |
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We've extended the deadline to submit your photos to August 14th! For our first-ever photo contest, and we want to see your furry friends! Please email your favorite high-quality shots of your dogs to: contest@bassriverrodandgun.com Be sure to include your name and your dog's name in the message so we can properly credit our future four-legged stars! |
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Dan Wells will be taking over coordination of the Wednesday Workers and Club House. Welcome Dan! Come out to the Club House on Wednesday mornings at 8:00am and help out Dan's crew of Wednesday Workers! |
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Skip and I greatly appreciate the extra help we’ve gotten from members. We could not handle the 24 archers (including 12 new archers) we had last weekend (7/28) without their continued support.
We’re still looking for other instructors willing to be trained as USA Archery level 2 instructors.
Thanks
Bill DiNatale
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Volunteers are still needed to offer instruction for a couple of mini clinics for the ladies of our club. Many have requested private time to gain instruction and/or brush up on their basic skills in shotgun and handguns. Please email Erin at womensprogram@bassriverrodandgun.com with your clinic preference and availability.
Thank you!
Erin Murphy
Women’s Program Chair
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IDPA Bass River's monthly IDPA matches continue the third Sunday every month until December, weather permitting. You can register on PractiScore until Friday morning at https://practiscore.com/bass-river-idpa-april-19.../register or you can always register in person at the match. We need you to check in when you arrive at the range. There are 7 stages planned for your shooting pleasure. The first shots go off at 10am so please be at the range by no later than 9:30am . |
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"I always wondered why somebody didn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." —Lily Tomlin
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Bass River Rod & Gun Club thrives with active member participation. Despite an expanding volunteer base, we face a common challenge - 80% of the work is done by 20% of our members. To realize our full potential, members' time, talents, and dues are essential.
Club Dinner
We need volunteers to assist with the monthly club dinner every third Friday of the month from 5 - 7 pm. No cooking required! If you're able to help, please contact Larry Lyford by clicking HERE.
Wednesday Workers
Come to the main clubhouse any Wednesday at 8 am to help with various tasks around the club.
We need your help in filling the following positions:
Archery Instructor & Archery Assistants: If you're an archery instructor, or willing to be trained as an instructor - or, if you are willing to help open and supervise the archery range on an alternating schedule, contact Bill DiNatale by clicking HERE.
Rifle Instructor & Jr. Rifle Assistants: If you're a rifle instructor, or willing to be trained as an instructor to help with the Junior Rifle Program, contact Greg Gnadiek by clicking HERE.
To hear more about these positions, please email us by clicking HERE.
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Members will be notified about additional opportunities that come up via email from the Club's Volunteer Coordinator, Matt Bangert. You can contact Matt by clicking HERE. |
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RANGE OPERATIONS
All outdoor ranges are open with Range Safety Officer supervision. Closings due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances are posted HERE.
SHOTGUN RANGES
Members $5 - Non-Members $6 Per Round
Skeet:
- Tuesday 10-1 PM - Members Only
- Thursday 10-1 PM
- Saturday 10-1 PM
- Sunday 10-1 PM
Five Stand:
- Wednesday 10-1 PM
- Saturday 9-1 PM
- Sunday 10-1 PM
Trap:
- Wednesday 10-1
- Friday 10-1 PM
- Sunday 1-3 PM
Rifle/Pistol Ranges
- Monday - Friday 12-5 PM
- Saturday/Sunday 10-5 PM*
- *Note: ranges closed Saturday at 2:30 PM before Sun matches
Indoor Range
- Open 24 Hours Daily
- Key Fob Access Only
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Friday August 21st - 6:00PM
August's Club Dinner will be a delicious dinner of salad, grilled chicken, rice and vegetable with dessert served up by Chef Larry. No matter if you are a new member or old hand, club dinners - held at 6:00PM on the third Friday of each month - are a great way to expand your club experience.
Here are some good reasons to attend:
1. The opportunity to meet other members and officers.
2. A delicious dinner.
3. Getting in some volunteer hours by helping out in the kitchen.
4. A delicious dinner.
5. Sitting in on a directors' meeting afterward and learning for about the workings of the club.
6. And of course, there's always the delicious dinner.
Call the club at 508.375.9395 to make a reservation or to volunteer!
New Members: Meet your social engagement requirement. Come to the dinner after you are voted in and spend a good time with some new friends!
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Morning at the Trap range |
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Sunday morning Introductory Archery |
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Post your Club Photos on BRRGC Facebook and Instagram! |
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Club Dinner - August 21st, 6:00PM
Dinner starts at 6:00PM sharp, before the Directors’ Meeting. Chef Larry and his volunteer crew whip up scrumptious meals - from pre-dinner nibbles, to dessert, the food is always a hit! Dinner reservations should be made by noon the Wednesday prior to the Friday dinner
Call for reservations: 508.375.9395
Directors’ Meeting - August 21st - 7:00PM
Directors’ meetings are held at 7:00PM, following the club dinners. Members are encouraged to attend and share your views. The more you participate, the better your club becomes.
Merchandise
Contact Bryan Howes to get your BRRGC merchandise. Email Bryan by clicking HERE.
Remembrance
If you know of a member who is struggling with a health issue or has passed, please let us know so that we can send a card to the family and notify our members.
Contact Barrett Foster at 650.766.9105, or e-mail by clicking HERE.
Facebook
In order to minimize intrusive e-mails, we use our Facebook page to provide the most current and diverse information to our members.
Click HERE to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook.
Webpage
Our webpage contains the most comprehensive information on the club - including current hours of operations, orientation requirements and schedule, match times and scores, membership information and forms, key fobs, education, pistol team, archery, and our juniors program.
Visit our webpage by clicking HERE.
How To Reach Us
Click HERE for a directory of Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairs
Range Orientation Program
In order to use the Indoor Range and the Outdoor Rifle and Pistol Ranges, Members must complete the Safe Range Orientation Program - it is in two parts. The Program is staffed by NRA Range Safety Officers who have been providing extra help and refresher instruction to our members. In the end, keeping the Bass River firing ranges safe is the best way to ensure the continuation of the Club into the future. Classes are offered each month, weather permitting.
Click HERE for full details on our orientation program.
Key Fobs
Contact Bill Warren by phone or text at (508) 561-1940. Fobs are $15 each - exact change or check. Criteria: Present your membership card and proof of hours worked. |
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