2026 is off to a great start for us, and I’d like to share some of the accomplishments from the past several months.

• The electrical infrastructure upgrade has been completed. The training facility has been fully rewired and brought up to code, and the Red Barn now has power and lighting. With this work finished, we were also able to install Wi-Fi across much of the club grounds. Coverage now includes the main rifle range, back action ranges, and the area around the trap house. Equipment has also been purchased to extend coverage to the pistol bays and the clubhouse. We view this primarily as a safety feature rather than a convenience—should an emergency occur, Wi-Fi calling is now available. Please connect to the QSC_Guest network during your next visit (password: 8569359843). Special thanks to Steve Dodds for his significant efforts in completing this project at no labor cost, saving the club thousands of dollars.
• The Trap House remodel is approximately 95% complete. New cabinets and countertops have been installed, ceiling tiles replaced, the roof sealed, and the interior repainted. Thank you to Rick Horner and the Tuesday crew for their hard work, and to Jay Cipriani for generously donating the new cabinets.
• Black lights have been installed on the 5-Stand. Our inaugural shoot on March 13th was a success, and participation has remained strong ever since. This has been a great addition, helping to revitalize the 5-Stand. Thank you to Bill Glaze and Tim Feury for installing and commissioning the system. Due to the positive response, we are exploring expanding this feature to the trap fields.
• The new training center is now complete. Mike McCourt has significantly improved the efficiency and organization of our training programs. We now have a team of instructors offering weekly classes at the club. Instructor information and class schedules are available on our website, where members can also register. The former range house has been converted into the training center, now equipped with training tables and a TV for presentations.
• Thank you to Mike Fritz for launching a maintenance program for our outdoor power equipment. Along with the Tuesday Work Crew, he now services all equipment in-house. Previously, these services were outsourced, so this initiative is saving the club thousands of dollars annually.
• Last year’s ballot included a proposal to add a 3D archery course, which received overwhelming support. Thanks again to Mike McCourt for chairing this project. He secured more than 20 large 3D targets from a closing club in Pennsylvania. The course layout is complete, and paths have been cleared. Shooting lanes will be cut next, with a goal of opening by the end of the year.
• As mentioned at the 75th Anniversary Party, we are also developing a 500-meter rifle range. Ground has been broken, site preparation is underway, and berm construction has begun. While some layout decisions remain, steady progress is being made. Notably, all materials for the berms have been donated, and no funds have been spent thus far to begin bringing this project to life.

I would also like to thank all our volunteers that work at the club as either part of the Tuesday work crew, match directors, action venue help, shotgun venue help, etc. This club could not function without you and we truly appreciate the effort and time that you all put in. It does not go unnoticed, thank you!

With all of this positive progress, there is also some less favorable news to share. Members may have noticed an increase in pricing for non-members across all venues. The driving force behind this increase is the rising costs of clay targets and shipping. Member pricing has remained unchanged. However, the Board has voted to increase annual membership dues for 2027 by $20, raising the regular membership from $120 to $140. Senior members will continue to pay half of the regular rate.

These adjustments reflects rising costs that affect all of us, including electricity, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and taxes. Our dues have not increased since 2020, and this was a necessary step to ensure the club remains financially stable while continuing to grow and improve.