2023 - A year of Celebration!

 

“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.”

As we look over our shoulders, leaving 2022 behind, our attention turns to the road ahead and the start of a new year.  Almost like a fresh start, a new year holds a special magic, with a promise of new opportunities and possibilities to make positive changes in our lives. 

2023 is a very special year for the Kent Rod & Gun Club as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary as a sportsman's club. In this span of time, we've enjoyed so much positive growth, all thanks to the support of our membership.

As the quote reads on this post, we plan to bring events and more to this new year and we will celebrate our commitment in continuing to be an integral part of our community.

Happy, Healthy, New Year!

Mike Thomas, President

Executive Officers

Board of Directors

Kent Rod & Gun Club

Summer Club Update

Now that we're halfway through, what has been one year for the books with the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Kent Rod & Gun Club is looking forward to a return of some normalcy in the weeks and months ahead.  

Since March, it's been necessary to cancel club meetings and various events in order to observe all recommended safety guidelines and, of course, to keep our members safe.  Now, with the Hudson Valley moving into Phase 4 of New York's reopening, we anticipate holding club functions under all, state and local, suggested safety protocols. 

Through these last months, we've made a significant improvement to our club property with the construction of steps and a pathway to our back shooting range.  This will allow a safe and easier passage for members using that range.   

                     

                    

                                                                        

                                                        

  

                                                       

What made this possible was a generous grant from the NRA along with the outstanding efforts of Mike Bartolotti and John Pecora who worked, non-stop, getting all necessary grant paperwork in place.  The stairway design and construction by Kevin Whittaker, the Cassese Clan and... help from several club members along the way, resulted in a job very well done.  

               
      Like we always say at the Kent Rod & Gun Club...it's about Teamwork!

Upcoming Club Events!

Sunday, July 19th - Summer Clean-up - 9 a.m.

Friday, August 7th - General Membership Meeting/Spring Raffle Winners/Big Buck Contest Registration - 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 5th - Club Bonfire/Camp-out **ALL Club Ranges close at 4 p.m.**

Sunday, September 20th - Sight-in Sunday - 12 Noon

Sunday, October 4th - Annual Turkey Shoot - 10 a.m.

Fall Events!

After a muggy and sometimes rainy Summer, we're slowly heading into Fall and some of our favorite events here at the Kent Rod & Gun Club!

Satuday, September 7th, our yearly Club Bonfire and Camp-out - Weather Permitting!  A great time for anyone wanting to pitch a tent and tell some war stories around the fire.  Bring along your own food and beverages, the club grill will be lit for cooking.  
                           Please note that ALL ranges will close at 4 p.m.  

Sunday, September 22nd, Annual Sight-in Sunday-12 Noon!  Get your gear in shape for the hunting season and...for our big Turkey Shoot in October.

Sunday, October 6th, Annual Turkey Shoot-10 a.m.!   Not just for shotgun, bring your Crossbows, Longbows and Compound Bows to the competition as well!  And, of course, bring along family and friends!  After shooting, everyone will enjoy a Turkey, with all the trimmings, feast!  Shoot us an email with your head count!

Registration for our Annual Big Buck Contest opened at our August meeting.  This is a Members Only event and all sign-up must be done, in person, at our monthly meetings.  Registration will close at our October membership meeting.

Club Update!

• General Membership Meeting - Friday, September 6th at 8 p.m.

• Annual Family Camp-out (WEATHER PERMITTING!) - Saturday, September 7th.

Tent set-up will be late Saturday afternoon.  Everyone is asked to bring along something for the food and dessert table.  The club grill will be lit for Burgers, Hot Dogs and any other tasty item that you would like to bring along. 
Please note that, with other events on the club's schedule, if the weather turns extremely sour for this event, it will be cancelled..period.  Rain won't be an issue, for everyone can take shelter under our Pavilion,  but should a major storm hit with potential wind damage, we don't want to put anyone in harm's way.  Everyone will be kept advised, so please watch your e-mails!

• Ladies Day at the Range - Sunday, September 15th

Please note that club ranges will be CLOSED on this date as we feature this community outreach sporting event designed just for the ladies.  Registration closed several weeks back and reminders will be sent out to all the girls who signed-up for this fun day at the KR&G.

• Bow Hunter Safety Course - Saturday, September 28th

Time is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The KR&G kitchen will be selling refreshments and lunch items.  To register, contact Course Instructor, Jerry Meenan by e-mail....jerrymeenan@msn.com or...Cell: 914-552-0323

• Gun Hunter Course (TWO DATES-MUST ATTEND BOTH!)-Thursday, October 10th, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, October 12th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To register, please contact course instructor, Jerry Meenan by e-mail at: jerrymeenan@msn.com or Cell:  914-552-0323. Refreshments, Snacks and Lunch will be sold at the KR&G during both of these courses!

• And...it's not too early to think TURKEY!  Our Annual Turkey Shoot is scheduled for Sunday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m.  Always a well-attended event at our club as shooters compete for a frozen turkey and a healthy cash prize of $150.00...and, most important...Bragging Rights!   Members and Guests are welcome. Admission will be $20.00 which includes 1 Raffle Ticket, 1 Free Round of Shooting, a light Breakfast and hearty Lunch!  Please check back for further updates....contact Event Chairman, John Sparano at...kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com....for more information.

Summer Clean-up Thanks and Club Update!

The heat wave finally ended in time for our Summer Clean-up on Sunday.  My thanks to the following members who gave their time and effort, several for the second week in a row, at our club:

Rich Armbruster
Steve Astraikis
Jim Chenevey
Yolanda Fitzgerald
Fernando Goncalves
Bob Hall
Norm Hill
Don Hopko
Tom Ill
Erik Lawton
Kevin McGuinness
Pete Mastrobuono & son Mark
Red Mastrobuono
Fred Milanese
Mike Mount
John Pecora
Andy Polito
Nat Russo
Jim Sorbella
John Sparano
Patty Sparano
Mike Thomas
Kevin Whittaker

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Upcoming Club Events:

Family BBQ - August 3rd at 1 p.m.  Reservations are now closed but any member needing to get their work hours in and can help out with cooking and clean-up...please contact Red Mastrobuono....kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

Pistol Safety Course - Sunday, August 18th at 8 a.m.  Course fee is $95.00.  This is an intensive, 8 hour course of instruction for first-time pistol license applicants as well as for those needing to do an upgrade to an existing license.  Our club offers refreshments and lunch items for sale during these courses.  Pass this along to anyone who might be interested...seating fills up fast!  Contact John Sparano here at....kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

Family Camp-out, Saturday, September 7th (Weather Permitting)- Tent set-up on club grounds, late afternoon.  Year after year, we don't know who has more fun at this event, the kids or the adults!   Bring along something for the food table, our grill will be lit and, of course, there will be a roaring bonfire.  

Ladies Day at the Range - Sunday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m.  This will be the first KR&G event of this type, planned for just the girls!   Both the Upper and Lower shooting ranges will be closed on that date...please keep this in mind!

**There will be Hunter Safety Courses coming up but, as yet, we do not have definite dates from Jerry Meenan.  Once we hear, those dates and all necessary registration information will be sent out and posted on our website.