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OHGC Newsletter Sep - Dec 2015 Volume 2, Issue 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President’s Message………….....1

New Board……………………....2 3

Club Championship…………..4-5

Trap Shoot………...… ………...6 7

News …………………...…...……8-9

President’s Message

Another year is nearly in the books. Plans are already in the works for an

exciting new year at Old Hickory.

I would like to extend thanks to two of our board members that have chosen

not to continue into 2016. Robert Cressionnie has served as our president

for the past four years. Over that time our club has made a number of im-

provements including our new storage building and the purchase of a forklift

to enable us to safely handle pallets of targets.

John Parker has served as a board member for a number of years. We appre-

ciate his guidance over the years and his ability to “set us straight” when

needed. I would like to extend sincere thanks to both Robert and John for

their efforts over the years.

Looking forward, we are continuing to grow and improve our club and the

activities. We have a great group as board members including a couple of

new faces. As always, we count on our board members to take care of all the

day to day activities of running a volunteer club. If anyone would like to be-

come a board member, work as a counter attendant, or simply volunteer to

help at one of the events, please see one of our board members to discuss the

possibilities. We encourage all our members to be more active and partici-

pate in club activities.

As club president for 2016 – 2017, I look forward to working with the board

and all our members. I hope we can count on your support and participation

at Old Hickory.

Sincerely,

Jim Thompson

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Message from the outgoing President.

I want to say that I have enjoyed the last four years as President of Old Hickory Gun Club. It has been a great ex-

perience getting to know many of the members and sharing our love of the shooting sports. Due to work schedules

and commitments, I am unable to continue serving on the board. Fortunately we have an able and willing board

who will continue serving Old Hickory to the best of their ability.

In the past four years, we have seen some great things take place at Old Hickory. We have a wonderful facility with

more improvements yet to come.

I want to thank all the members of the board who serve with little recognition. They are the ones who keep the

doors of the club open and keep things running smoothly.

I want to include a special thanks to Rusty Daughtridge and everyone who helps keep the houses stocked with tar-

gets. I'd also like to include a special thanks to Wayne Rhodes and all those who assist in building our youth

shooting program through fund raising, organizing, and support. We all love to see young shooters developing

their skills to preserve this great sport.

There are special thanks deserved by those like Bob Curl, who gave his time to service the machines and equip-

ment, to Steve Joyner for keeping the house stocked and the counter staffed, and to Jim Thompson for keeping

track of component inventory. Thanks also to Secretary Bud Tremblay for a great club newsletter, to Jon Silber-

horn for a thorough job on membership, to Al Bost for persevering with the trap program and to Phil McCumbee

for managing the finances and keeping the bills paid.

To all the other board members who devote time and energy to club operations, and to general members like Ricky

West and others, who cook and organize socials where all members are welcome and can get to know each other,

your help is greatly appreciated. Many thanks go to those who help out with shoots, and work days, and all the

little things that go unnoticed. A big special thanks goes to the wives who pitch in and help with events.

It's impossible to adequately thank all who play a part in our club so just let me say - Thank You All.

These years as a board and as President have been a wonderful experience and I hope that my work brings me

back to the area so I can again be more involved in this great club.

Robert Cressionnie

Annual Note Holder Meeting - November 4, 2015

For many years, the Old Hickory Noteholders have served as the primary governing and oversite body for OHGC

and many were charter members of the club. The seed money provided by these individuals helped OHGC be-

come what it is today. At the 2014 annual noteholder meeting it was agreed to pay all notes in full, de facto, elimi-

nating the noteholders. The group also made a commitment to revise and update the by-laws to reflect this

change and to eliminate ambiguities, errors and contradictions that had resulted from numerous changes over the

years.

The revised by-laws were approved at this year’s annual meeting and became effective on November 5, 2015. The

new by-laws created an electorate consisting of the former noteholders of record on Nov. 4, 2014 and the current

standing Board of Directors. This electorate will in turn elect a Board of Directors annually. The Board will be

the primary governing body of Old Hickory.

There were numerous other substantive changes made to the by-laws that will improve the Board’s ability to man-

age the business affairs of the club and to maintain and enhance facilities and events. A copy of the by-laws will be

posted in the club house.

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BOARD OF DIRESTORS - 2016

Steve Joyner

Vice President

Jim Thompson

President

Bud Tremblay

Secretary

Phil McCumbee

Treasurer/Skeet

Charles McCoy

R/P Activities

Jon Silberhorn

Membership

Wayne Rhodes

Youth

Al Bost

Trap

Bob Curl

R/P Ranges

Rusty Daughtridge

Targets

Matt Hudson

Sponsorships

Nancy Roberts

John Miller

There are several openings on the Board of Directors for 2016. If you are interested in taking a more ac-

tive role in the managing of club activities, contact a current member of the Board for more infor-

mation. Board membership requires attending monthly meetings and participating in the routine busi-

ness management of the club. Along with these responsibilities come added benefits while a Board

member, such as suspension of dues, extended use of club, and special discounts.

The Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Please come out to find out more about Old

Hickory and see if you may be interested in helping out.

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Club Championship 2015

October 17th

SKEET

SINGLES: GEORGE DESANTO 49/50

DOUBLES: BRIAN DEMOTT 46/50

HOA: BUTCH HASSELL 93/100

JUNIORS

SINGLES: COLE BOST* 48/50

DOUBLES: MATT RHODES 40/50

HOA: COLE BOST 86/100

*Shoot-Off with Nathan Byrd

SUN RISE AT THE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

TOURNAMENT

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Dawn of a beautiful shooting day at Old

Hickory Gun Club. Cool, dry and calm

weather greeted members who participated

in the annual club shoot. Trap - Skeet - Rifle

- Pistol - A little of everything for the fire-

arms enthusiast.

Participating

in all events,

Nathan Byrd

was the overall

Top Gun

A Family Affair - The Byrd Family -

Virgil, Gena and Nathan Byrd with

Buddy Robinson.

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TRAP

SINGLES: BRIAN DEMOTT 25/25

HANDICAP: BRIAN DEMOTT 22/25

DOUBLES: BRIAN DEMOTT 49/50

HOA BRIAN DEMOTT 92/100

JUNIORS

SINGLES NATHAN BYRD 23/25

HANDICAP NATHAN BYRD 22/25

DOUBLES NATHAN BYRD 30/50

HOA NATHAN BYRD 75/100

WHIG TV - Tarheel Outdoors

News Reporter and Cameraman were on hand to pro-

mote Old Hickory and the Shooting Sports for their lo-

cal Sportsman's Show. Go to WHIG TV web site and

under videos find Episode 9 Gun Range, Tarheel Out-

doors or try link below:

https://www.youtube.com/user/whigtv17

RIFLE/PISTOL

RIFLE: PISTOL

1st: NATHAN BYRD 1st BOB CURL

2nd: VIRGIL BYRD 2nd NATHAN BYRD

3rd CHARLES McCoy 3rd JOE BOECK

HOA: NATHAN BYRD

THANK YOU - WHIG TV

Brian Demott & Teresa Maxwell. Brian

working on 25 straight.

Jim Martin takes aim.

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OLD HICKORY REGISTERED

TRAP SHOOT

October 24, 2015

Singles 12 Shooters

99 Champ Brandon Matthews

99 AA Jim Wilson

92 A Tim Crabtree

77 B Ralph Davis

91 C Jerry Kinlaw

87 D Luther Ellis

84 Vet Larry Spence

86 Sr. Vet Glen Alford

Handicap 8 Shooters

83 Champ P K Kemp

79 Short Jerry Kinlaw

81 Mid Glen Alford

80 Inter Tim Crabtree

NSR Long Jim Wilson

NSR Vet Larry Spence

84 Jr. Brandon Matthews

Doubles 4 Shooters

93 Champ Brandon Matthews

93 AA Jim Wilson

92 D Tim Crabtree

HOA

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Brandon Matthews

Burgers By Ricky - Ricky West served up the grub at both the Club Championship and the Trap Shoot.

All around help was provided by Don and Jean Wise. Thanks to Karole Miller for managing the “computer.”

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George refurbishes sign.

Guys, I can do

this at home

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John Miller and Jim Wilson shooting

from the “Way Back “ line!

Squad Ready!!

Tim Crabtree & Glenn Alford Milt Daughtridge keeps score!

HOA Brandon Matthews (on right) w as

not handicapped shooting with the “Old Guys”

L. Spence, B Tremblay, G DeSanto, J Kimber

Trap Mgr. Al Bost checks the results. High Tech on the Trap Field - They work most

of the time.

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SEEN ON SPORTSMAN’S T-SHIRTS

“If God wanted us to be vegetarians he would

have made broccoli more fun to shoot at.”

“Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.

Teach a man to fish and he will drink all day.”

“All I care about is BOWHUNTING ...and like

maybe 3 people, oh and BEER!”

“There is just too much bacon out there”

Said no one - ever - anywhere!!!

Seen on Teenager’ s T-Shirts

“If you think it’s hard walking a mile in my

shoes, try a day wandering in my mind.”

“My internet was down and I was forced to

spend time with my family. They seemed like

nice people.”

“I’m in shape. Round is a Shape.”

“Every thing happens for a reason. Sometimes

the reason is that you're stupid and make bad

decisions.”

T-SHIRT WISDOM WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

September

Damian Whitley

Daniel Davenport

David Cashwell

October

Paul Czelusniak

Bill Sellers

November

Diane Hayes

IT HAPPENED IN 2015

Father Time Cowboy Shoot

Two Registered Skeet Shoots

Three Registered Trap Shoots

New Tournament Sponsorship Program

New Air HVAC unit

Rifle Range Improvements

Friday Afternoon Cookouts

Club Championship Shoot

Components: The pow der shortage

has eased. The club has a good supply of

shotgun powder, shells and rifle/pistol

ammo. Also offering a great price on 25lb

bags of reclaimed lead shot.

FUN SHOOT IN FEBRUARY: K eep

the second Saturday in February open for

a Chili Cook Off and Fun Shoot. Details

will follow by email and will be posted on

the Web Site.

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OHGC Contact Information

201 Dalewood Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27801

Mail Address: PO Box 7984 Rocky Mt. 27804

Club Hours:

Wed , Fri & Sun - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sat. 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone 252 977 3231

Web Site : www.oldhickorygunclub.com

Newsletter: bud.tremblay@gmail.com

TO THE YOUTH SHOOTERS OF OHGC: The club has been raising money for the

club’s Youth Shooters Program. The main intent for this money is to help

the youth shooters with expenses for the 2016 Junior World Skeet Cham-

pionships. The club will continue its efforts to raise money through June

of next year. If anyone has ideas or suggestions or can help with these

fund raisers, please contact Mr. Wayne Rhodes, Youth Committee Chair-

man at williamrhodes4444@icloud.com.

Youth Shooters at OHGC will be defined as full time students, age 22 or

under. A committee of OHGC Board Members will select worthy candidates based on their will-

ingness to practice, to help with fund raisers, and to provide general assistance at the club when

their free time allows. A dedication to the requirements of competitive shooting and a commit-

ment to Old Hickory will be important factors. There are many ways a youth shooter can help

when at the club, e.g. filling target houses, helping with routine maintenance, or assisting the

club attendants in their daily activities.

There are a number of OHGC Skeet shooters with many years of competitive experience, who

have been successful in tournaments and who are willing to help with coaching. Mr. Rhodes

can direct you to these club members.

If you are already aware of this program, please spread the word to other club members. The

selection committee will be assessing interested shooters during the next several months. The

Junior World will be in July. Old Hickory plans to send at least two shooters and perhaps more,

if sufficient funds are available. The selections will be made in March so there is plenty of time

to prepare. Transportation to the Tournament will be the responsibility of the individual. OHGC

funds will be used to help defer the cost of lodging, entry fees, and ammunition. The Tourna-

ment will be held in Savanah, GA. Mr. Rhodes will book several rooms at a nearby Holiday Inn

or comparable motel. If an individual is not selected for assistance but would like to participate

in the tournament as a member of the OHGC team, the club encourages you to do so.

It is imperative the club be aware of your desire to participate in this program. If you are inter-

ested in becoming eligible for a portion of this monetary assistance, please contact Wayne

Rhodes at williamrhodes4444@icloud.com. Send him your phone number and e-mail address

as soon as possible.

Youth shooters should consider participating in as many events as possible such as the Pig Pickin Open in June, 2016. If you participate in any other sanctioned events outside of Old Hickory, be sure to keep Mr. Rhodes informed. Good luck to everyone and thanks for support-ing Old Hickory Gun Club.

The newsletter needs reporters, writers

and photographers. We expect to have a

very active year with multiple tourna-

ments , shooting events and other activi-

ties. Would also like to hear about

OHGC members that participate in ma-

jor events outside of the club. One per-

son cannot cover them all. If you can

help , even if its just taking pictures with

your cell phone, it would be greatly ap-

preciated.