Author Archives: Wally Kampen

Hunter, Angler & outdoor enthusiast

Carmen

May be an image of 2 people and grass

A true conservationist

Bill Bennett

t5a2S7lm01ulnshut  · My dear friend, Carmen Purdy, the most fearless person I ever met, the best dad, best grand dad, best husband and best friend, passed today after a courageous struggle against the odds. My sincerest condolences to Carol, Jodi, Curt and James and all the grandkids from Beth and I. I will see you in the mountains again my friend when my time comes. Rest in peace.

RANGE CLOSURE UPDATE

Notice re Outdoor range:

The outdoor range at Barrett Creek will be closed all day on Wednesday Nov. 10 and Saturday Nov.13.

The outdoor range will also be closed from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday Oct. 30, Saturday Nov. 6, Sunday Nov. 14, and Saturday Nov. 20.

THE NDRGC OUTDOOR RANGE LOCATED AT PORTO RICO ROAD WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 9, 2021 7:30 AM WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE: These restrictions apply to all venues at the outdoor range (Archery, Trap, and rifle range) – the use of steel jacket projectiles is prohibited – Smoking is restricted to areas with concrete floor or gravel only. No smoking downrange or over ground cover with organic material – Shooting is limited up to the 200-yard berm – Shooting will be completed by noon on any day – Shooters will maintain a fire watch for 30 minutes after cessation of shooting **The use of binary (exploding) targets and tracer ammunition are always prohibited at NDRGC Outdoor Range**

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

OF

Nelson District Rod & Gun Club

Aug 14, 2021   10:00 AM

Meeting called to order / time to be recorded

  1. Roll call of officers
  2. General Introductions

                     3   Approval of Agenda as circulated

  • Reading and approval of minutes of the previous membership meeting
  • Unfinished business from minutes
  • Reports of Directors & Committees
  • Business arising from Notice of AGM
  • Reading of financial report
  • Election of Directors
  • New Business
  • Next Board Meeting: , 2021 @  pm
  • Adjournment

Outdoor Range Restrictions – Fire Season

Due to the threat of wildfire, the NDRGC is actively reducing the risk of ignition at their outdoor range. The range will remain open with the following restrictions in place

NDRGC Club Policy 2017.10.03 – Outdoor Range Restrictions – Fire Season

These restrictions apply to all venues at the outdoor range ( Archery, Trap and rifle range)

–  the use of steel jacket projectiles is prohibited 


– Smoking is restricted to areas with concrete floor or gravel only. No smoking downrange or over ground cover with organic material

                 
– Shooting is now limited up to the 200 yard berm


– Shooting will be completed by noon on any day


– Shooters will maintain a fire watch for 30 minutes after cessation of shooting

NDRGC AGM: Venue Change

With the new Provincial Health Orders in place, our AGM will now be held at our club house, Mickey McEwen Hall, situated at 801 Railway Street on Saturday August 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am.

however, it will be restricted to a total of 50 people.

If you wish to attend the AGM, you must be a member in good standing (paid membership) and register your name and NDRGC member # with Derek Ludwar (derekludwar@gmail.com) no later than July 31.

A reminder there will be 5 positions available on The Board of Directors (BOD) including the President. If any member is interested in becoming involved in a progressive, insightful and community minded organization, I would encourage you to give these positions some thought.

The Agenda for the AGM will be available on or before July 14, 2021…

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the AGM or any other Club matter, please don’t hesitate to email me at hhgrant@telus.net or call me 250 551-1077.