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President's Corner - Mar 2006

The requirement that all members read the Member Guidebook and complete the questionnaire on the back of the Renewal Applications has inspired considerable discussion.  First, I assure you I was born of woman and not canine and my parents were married in 1940 and I was not born until 1946.   I am encouraged to report that after the initial salutation everyone without exception has agreed that the review of the Guidebook has been beneficial.  The required review of the Guidebook for membership renewal should be required every third or fourth year.  An annual requirement is not warranted.    You must complete the back of the application before your membership renewal application will be accepted and processed.  Your answers on the back of the application will NOT BE GRADED.

On another topic.  We have had two vehicles try to occupy the same space on the range.  The accident was in the parking area but it is a reminder to drive slowly and be safe.

This month completes two years that I have had the pleasure of serving as President of the Zia Rifle and Pistol Club.  Listed below are the accomplishments of Zia during the last two years.  Something surely has been omitted or misstated but it is important to recognize the efforts of the Officers, Board Members, Instructors and General Members who make Zia work.   Zia does not just happen.  I want to express my appreciation to everyone who donates the time and contributes their energy and ideas to make Zia a successful organization.  A special thanks to our outgoing Treasurer and Secretary, Rod Cassidy and Jerry Bridges.

Zia Rifle and Pistol Club projects April 2004 to March 2006

ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

• Automated Accounting System

• Zia Brochure

• New Member recruitment at Gun Shows

• Processed over 1700 member applications

• Patron Sponsor Friends of NRA

• Sponsored two young shooters: One to Whittington Center and one to compete in the international USPSA/IPSC championships.

TRAINING:

• Provided required orientation course to an estimated 500 new members.

• Qualified 100+ members for Concealed Carry License.

• Trained approximately 20 new NRA certified instructors.

• Provided basic handgun training to 75 women.

• Supported various youth activities.

RANGE IMPROVEMENTS:

• Install new signs marking the route to the Zia Range from Broadway Blvd.

• Install new directional signs on range.

• Install instructional signs on all firing lines.

• Construct safety zone for Action Pistol berms

• Removed sugar sand from Action Pistol berms and replaced with more stable material.

• Replace shade cover on West Casual Range, 200 yard Rifle Range, and Silhouette Range

• Install shade cover on East Casual Range and Silhouette Range firing positions.

• Completed purchase and installation five storage containers (four on Zia Range and one located at Albuquerque City Shooting Park).

• Graded roads and repaired safety berms.

• Repainted large storage(old office) trailer and trash barrels.

• Cleaned out Range House and purchased additional tables and chairs for training classes.

• Purchased two additional storage containers and installed them between the 600 yd. range and shotgun area.

• Replaced shotgun throwers and doubled shotgun capability.

• Replaced some steel silhouette targets and purchased target stands for training.

• Used approximately 100 4x8 sheets of Celotex  and 300 2x4s for consumable target stands.

• Planned, organized and supervised over 300 shooting events or formal practice sessions.

Safety is not just the  Number One Issue, It is THE  MORAL ISSUE!

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