Coming Events

40 ^th Children’s Fishing Contest - Parents – bring the kids out for some fishing fun!!! – It’s not too late!!!! The Children’s Fishing Contest is on for Saturday, May 30^th at Lippman Park. You also still have time to volunteer to help. . The Federation is providing a trailer with loaner poles and all kinds of fishing supplies for the kids. We could use some people to help out on that day so …. do it for the kids. Sign up to volunteer on wrg.club/events.

Dinner for the June 9th meeting. Dinner starts at 6:30PM. Reserve online at wrg.club/dinner or you must call Marianne first at 845-626-7968 to make your reservation and send in a check for $15 per person. Reservations MUST be in by June 2nd!
The BOD dinnerwill be BBQ chicken, corn on the cob with cole slaw, potato & macaroni salads. Strawberry shortcake for dessert!

September 2026 – cook needed; October 2026 – cook needed

22 caliber long range New shooters always welcome. 2026 Match dates are the following Saturdays 5/16, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15, 9/19, 10/17. Shooting will be from 9:00 to 2:00. Contact number is 845.421.1080 - Text or Call. 300 yard range will be closed to casual shooting from 9:00 to 2:00 during the matches. wrg.club/22longrange

22 Benchrest Matches at Wawarsing: 2026 schedule has been posted. The Wawarsing match dates are June 7, July 5, Aug 2 and Sept 13. Shoots start at 9 AM. The rimfire range will be closed to casual shooting during the matches. Info is also at wrg.club/benchrest

Skeet Shooting – Skeet shooting schedule starting May 1 will be Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30am – 1:00 . Arrive at 9:00 for squad assignments. We will also open the skeet range on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Saturday shooting will start at 1:00 PM. Future dates are on the club site calendar or please contact the chairmen below as to the future dates. BILL BUSKEY chairman 845-361-2778. Info is also at wrg.club/skeet

Trap Shoots at Wawarsing – Sunday trap shoots have resumed – but only if shooters sign up. Shoots will be on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month for the summer. Open to the public. You must go to wrg.club/trapto sign up. You can bring up to 2 guests to the shoot. Shoots will begin at 9:00. Arrive at 8:30. Cost is $5.00 per round. Anyone interested in helping run the shoots should contact Fred at 845-883-6454 or Hank at 845-564-2270. Info is also at wrg.club/trap .

IMPORTANT!

There was a proposal made to update the dues schedule for members starting in 2027.

The proposal was to raise the dues to offset rising costs, contracted projects and improvements, etc. The new dues proposal is Regular dues $75, Senior dues $40, Life dues $25. Existing life members would remain at $15. A motion was passed and discussion followed. The full proposal and discussion is available at wrg.club/proposal .
This will be voted on at the meeting on 6/9. Be there to vote!

Roundup

Mid Summer Project Day – 6/27 – 9:00 till 2:00 On the docket is some of the things we did not get done previously cause of the weather: Additional tree cutting, move cut wood into the range house to dry out, trim painting on the clubhouse, skeet high house treads, road & launch cleanup, etc. sign up on the events page online to help out - as usual, lunch will be provided. (wrg.club/events)

The Training and Education Committee is planning the first course for June 27 ^th from 6:00 - 8:00pm. It will beBasic Trauma First Aid For the Range and Everyday Emergencies.This course provides a practical introduction to basic first aid and trauma response for both range-related and everyday emergencies. This is for Members (plus one). Full description and member sign up at wrg.club/events .
So what is the next course you might be interested in? Cast your vote on the poll on the website!

We are looking for a few members to consider contributing to the club leadership. Get involved in the Board of Directors – start by stopping in for a meeting or two. Interested? – let me know scottr@wrg.club .