June 2024 Newsletter
Sporting Clays: June 15
Come shoot Sporting Clays on June 15! $20 per round of 50 birds. Shells are available for purchase, along with food and drink from the Viking Lead Slinger youth trap team. You can also enter their raffle fundraiser!
Additional sporting clay shoots will be on July 20 and August 17. 9 AM to 3 PM.
Bring friends, this event is open to the public.
Kids’ Fishing Derby: June 22
The annual kids’ fishing derby is being held on June 22 from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM. This is a free event open to all kids 14 and under. All kids receive a “goodie” bag, and drawings for prizes will be held for anyone who fished.
Meet at the Forton St. Bridge in Stoughton, in the Division St. Park. Bring a fishing pole, bait, and an adult!
Lights in the Rifle Range
The rifle range is having overhead lights installed in June, probably on a Friday. There is not a set schedule for this work, nor will we have a lot of advance notice. The range will be closed while the contractors are working. We’ll let you know if we know more, but we appreciate your flexibility.
We Need Beer!
Our old beverage distributor has ceased operations, and we are having trouble finding a new distributor that understands private clubs (we’re not complicated…).
If you are, or know, someone that can restock the coolers on a consistent basis please reach out to the Board of Directors at sccbod@stoughtoncc.com. THANK YOU.
Hunter Ed: August 24
The next Hunter Education Internet Field Day will be held on August 24, 2024. The indoor archery range, trap/skeet fields, rifle range, and main clubhouse will be in use. Hunter Education is important as it helps the club maintain its nonprofit status.
Instructors are always needed. It’s fun and rewarding to become a DNR instructor. Interested? Please contact Merlin at 608-206-1832 or merlinkotajarvi@gmail.com.
Updates to Club Handbook
Thank you to all who participated in updating the Rules & Procedures Handbook. The new handbook, and a list of the major changes, can be found at:
Printed copies will be available in late June in the clubhouses.
Pistol Range Cleaning
Do you use the Pistol Range? If so, we could sure use your help cleaning it on July 15, 6 PM to 8:30 PM. It’s also a good way to learn more about how the range works.
September Elections
A reminder that annual elections are held in September. Are YOU ready to be a larger part of how the Club operates?
Congratulations Archers!
Congratulations to the S3DA archers, two of whom took first and second places in their categories at the State competition. At this rate we may need a bigger clubhouse for all their trophies!
The Trapathalon Nears
Save the date and stock up on shells for the Trap-athalon on Saturday, August 3, wherein you will be able to explore all the different trap disciplines (singles, handicap, wobble, doubles).
Come out, ask all sorts of questions, and learn how these things work in a safe and fun environment!
Clubhouse/Range Closures
This is a list of events and range closures as of June 10. For the most up-to-date list:
https://stoughtoncc.com/calendar/
Regular activities and other events will cause ranges to be unavailable at times.
Current Leagues & Standing Events:
- Monday Morning Trap & Skeet (Clubhouse):
Monday, 8 AM - Broadhead Archery League (Outdoor Archery):
Wednesday, 5 PM to 9 PM - Trap League (Trap/Skeet & Clubhouse):
Thursday, 5:30 PM to 10 PM - Viking Lead Slingers (Trap/Skeet):
Sunday, 9 AM to 2 PM - Membership Meeting: (Clubhouse):
Second Monday, 7 to 9 PM - Board Meeting (Clubhouse):
Last Monday, 6 to 9 PM - New Member Orientation (Indoor Archery):
Second Monday, 5 to 7 PM
Upcoming Events:
Trap & Skeet fields will be closed from June 14 at 1 PM to June 15 at 5 PM for Sporting Clays.
The 4-H Fair Shoot on June 29, 7 AM to 5 PM. All ranges will be closed. Please know that many generations of 4-H folks throughout Dane County are very grateful for the Club’s support.
The Pistol Range will be closed for cleaning on July 15, 6 PM to 8:30 PM. Please come help.
Trap & Skeet fields will be closed from July 16 at 1 PM to July 17 at 5 PM for Sporting Clays.
Hunter Safety on August 24, 8 AM to 5 PM, involving the clubhouse, indoor archery, rifle range, and trap fields.
