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2016 Annual General Meeting

Good day WRPC Members

The Annual General Meeting of the Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club is scheduled for Sunday January 31,  at the clubhouse on Grey Mountain Road.

Doors open at noon. Meeting starts at 2 PM.

If you renew your membership prior to January 28, 2016 AND you were issued a gate key in 2015, AND you hand that key in, your 2016 membership card and gate key will be available for pick up at the clubhouse before the meeting starts.

On Sunday January 31st  last-minute membership renewals will be accepted until 1:30 PM.  You will be requested to complete a membership registration form at this time in order to ensure all memberships are recorded correctly. Gate keys for 2015 can be turned in at this time. Issuance of 2016 membership cards and gate keys will follow by mail.

Members in good standing are eligible to vote at the meeting and can be nominated for an Executive Office (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) or be nominated/appointed to the Board of Directors. This is a new item that was implemented last year with the revision of the club’s bylaws.

AGENDA ITEMS will include:

REPORTS

  • President’s Report
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Event Summaries
  • Section Reports

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Work Plan review

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Approval 2016 Work Plan and Budget
  • Elections:
    • Executive Officers
    • Board of Directors

Membership Dues 2016

It’s that time again. The membership year of the Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club runs from January 1st to December 31st and to be considered as a member in good standing for 2016 your membership dues should be paid no later than January 31st. Many thanks to those who have already renewed their membership for 2016.

Membership fees remain unchanged at this time.

Individual $100,  Dual $110, Family $125

By mail to Box 30078 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5M2

In person (cash or cheque) at the range on Monday or Wednesday evening. Payments using credit or debit card can be made at Hougen’s SportsLodge.

 

Indoor Range Opens Soon

The Indoor Range will be open on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 pm  to 9 pm starting November 2, 2015  and ending on the final evening  Wednesday  March 30th, 2016. The Indoor range will not be available when the temperature is minus 30 Celsius or colder.

The Indoor Range  will be closed on Remembrance Day Wednesday November 11, 2015 and Easter Monday March 28, 2015.

Two Range Safety Officers will be on duty to assist club members and visitors with understanding and following the range rules. Targets and ammunition are available for purchase. Members and visitors are required to sign-in when using the indoor range.

Rimfire (.22 cal) shooting is scheduled to begin at 7 pm. Only club members with Handgun Proficiency Status may shoot Centre fire handguns once the rim fire shooters are finished.

All firearms brought into the clubhouse should be carried in a safe manner following the principles of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Once at the firing line, your firearm may be removed from the case. Handling firearms behind the firing line is not permitted. Always check with the Range Safety Officer for assistance.

 

 

 

Youth Shooting Program

The YOUTH SHOOTING PROGRAM is gearing up again with enrollment on Tuesday November 3, 2015 at 7:00 PM. This program is sponsored by the Yukon Shooting Federation, which is the governing body for the Shooting Sports in the Yukon.

Parental permission is required.  See  Youth Program Brochure & Consent Form (PDF) for details.

WHO is it for?  Girls and boys, 10 to 18 years of age.

WHERE does it take place?  Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club, Indoor Range, located Mile 3.2 Grey Mountain Road.

WHAT HAPPENS? Youth will receive instruction on the safe handling of firearms and rifle shooting techniques using top quality air rifles. Youth will learn and follow the Range Rules to ensure a safe environment for all.  They will improve their target shooting abilities and also have fun  in the process.

COST: $50
Includes Youth Membership with Whitehorse Rifle & Pistol Club, pellets, targets, and firearms maintenance.

WHEN: Every TUESDAY EVENING 7 PM TO 9 PM  from November 3, 2015 until March 29, 2016.