QRA NEWSLETTERS 2007

 

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DECEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER

 

·        Enclosures.  The following notices are enclosed with this Newsletter:

o       Calendar 2008

o       Minutes of the Board Meeting held 14 December 2007 (Club Secretaries only)

o       Nomination Form for the Position of President of QRA

o       Nomination Form for the Board of QRA

o       Nomination Form for the Council of QRA

o       Queens 08 Notice

 

·        Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  The President and Board of QRA extend their best wishes for Christmas and New Year to the Clubs and Members of QRA.

 

·        Office Closure.  The Office will be closed for the festive season at 12.00pm on 21 December 2007 and reopen on 7 January 2008.

 

·        Q Store Closure.  The Q Store will be closed from 15 December 2007 and reopen on 17 January 2008.

 

·        Accommodation.  Accommodation is available throughout the Christmas break.  Please call Peter O’More on 0422483500.

 

·        Zero Range.  Members are reminded that the Zero Range cannot be used without the shooter signing a Range Register.  During the Christmas break the Zero Range can be accessed by contacting Peter O’More.

 

·        2008 Calendar.  Attached is the 2008 Calendar.

 

·        Range Closure.  As many would be aware, the range is closed for the construction of a tank and pipeline as part of the Recycled Water Project.  The closure affects all QRA ranges on week days except for the Zero Range, which can still be used.  It is still uncertain how long this closure will be but it is likely to be until at least June.  The National Queens will not be affected.

 

·        Queensland Rifle Team – Belmont 2009.  Nominations are called for the positions of Captain and Manager for the Queensland Rifle Team to compete at the National Teams Championships at Belmont in August 2009.  Nominations are to be forwarded to Executive Officer by 31 March 2008.

 

·        Queensland Under 25 Rifle Team – Belmont 2009.  Nominations are called for the positions of Captain and Manager for the Queensland Under 25 Rifle Team to compete at the National Teams Championships at Belmont in August 2009.  Nominations are to be forwarded to Executive Officer by 31 March 2008.

 

·        Queensland Ladies Rifle Team – Bendigo 2009.  Nominations are called for the positions of Captain, Manager, Wind Coach and Shooters for the Queensland Ladies Rifle Team to compete at the National Ladies Teams Championships at Bendigo in March 2009.  Nominations are to be forwarded to Executive Officer by 31 March 2008.

 

·        Nominations for President, Board and Council.  In accordance with the rotation policy, nominations are called for the positions of President, 2 Board members and a Councillor in each Zone.  The nomination forms are enclosed.

 

·        Butts Officers.  Based on the advice received from the NRAA, the QRA Board has decided that Butts Officers does not need to be members of QRA.  They need to be deemed competent and appointed in writing by the Club or the organisation conducting the shoot.  If the Butts Officer is paid, they become an employee and therefore the organising body is responsible take out WorkCover insurance.  If they are not paid they are covered by the provisions of the NRAA insurance policy as a volunteer range official.  We are sure that this decision will make it easier for DRAs and clubs to operate.

 

·        Country V City Teams Match/Champion of Champions.  It is planned to introduce a Country versus City Teams Match with the inaugural event being held at Belmont on 6 April 2008.  This will involve open, ladies, Under 25 and F Class teams.  It is also intended to conduct the Champion of Champions Championship on 5 April.  The proposed programme is:

 

Sat AM           Champion of Champions 10 shots at 300, 600, 900, 1000

Sat PM Practice at 500 in conjunction with the MDRA shoot

Sun AM Teams Match at 300/600/900/1000

 

·        Queens 08.  It has been decided to promote the introduction of an F Class Standard DRA Teams Match, which would be held with the traditional DRA Teams Match.

 

·        Support to Prize Meetings.  DRAs and Clubs conducting open prize meetings are invited to apply to the Executive Officer for a $100 Shop Voucher which will be provided by QRA to support the meetings.

 

·        Funding Assistance.  Country clubs are invited to submit requests for financial assistance for capital works and membership programs.  Application forms are available from the Executive Officer.

 

·        Club Returns.  Club returns have been distributed to all clubs.  It would be appreciated if these could be returned as quickly as possible.  It should be noted that clubs are being requested to advise an email contact if possible.

 

·        ATR Dates.  Dates for submission of notices and copy for inclusion in the ATR are shown below:

 

#73 March-April (Deadline January 18)

 

#74 May-June (Deadline March 14)

 

#75 July-August (Deadline May 16)

 

#76 September-October: (Deadline July 18)

           

#77 November- December: (Deadline September 19)

 

#78January – February: (Deadline November 14)

 

·        Domain Space.  Recently club representatives have discussed the development of club websites.  QRA is able to offer space to host club websites on the QRA website.  The domain host fee would be $99 per year and would be paid by the club which would be saving to the club compared to normal domain registration fee.  The club creates their own pages and uploads them remotely from a home computer, once the initial set up is done by QRA’s ISP.  By using this system we would project a corporate image as the site name would be www.xxrc.qldrifle.com.  If any clubs wish to take advantage of this offer, please call Meredith at the Office to discuss.

 

·        Email Addresses.  We would like to expand contact with members via email.  If individual Club members wish to receive this Newsletter by email, please send your email address to the Executive Officer QRA.  If you have previously notified an email address but have not been receiving news lately, please confirm that the Office has the correct address.

 

·        Visit the Website.  The website www.qldrifle.com is continually being upgraded with more information being posted each week.  Please visit the site often.

 

 

NOVEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER

 

·        Enclosures.  The following notices are enclosed with this Newsletter:

o       Darling Downs OPM Notice

o       Raglan Christmas Shoot

o       Fee Schedule

o       105 Badge

o       Queens 08

o       Draft Calendar 2008

o       Nomination Form for the Position of President of QRA

o       Nomination Form for the Board of QRA

o       Nomination Form for the Council of QRA

 

·        Queensland Match Rifle Team.  Congratulations to the Queensland Match Rifle Team which was victorious in the National Match Rifle Championships held at Belmont in August.  Congratulations also to John Kielly who won the National Individual Championship for the second year in a row.

 

·        Queensland Ladies Team.  Congratulations to the Queensland Ladies Team which was placed second in the Medland Match held at Lower Light SA in September.

 

·        Queensland Team.  Congratulations to the Queensland Team for their results in the NRAA National Teams Matches held in Canberra last week.  The Team won:

 

o       The Sir Charles Merrett Trophy

o       The Bruce White Memorial Trophy

o       The R & J McGowan Trophy

o       The Sweet Aggregate Trophy

o       and George Edser won the Presidents Trophy for the top off rifle individual score in the Merrett Match.

 

WITH THESE RESULTS, QUEENSLAND IS CERTAINLY THE CHAMPION STATE!

 

·        NZ Team.  The following members have been selected in the Queensland Team to compete at Trentham NZ in January next year:

 

Captain                                         Helen Griffiths

Manager                                       John Schafferius

Coach                                           Bill Baker

Coach                                           Ernie Mace

Shooters                                       David Brown       

                                                      John Caske

                                                      Ken Connor

                                                      Geoff Grosskreutz

                                                      Glenn  Ellis

                                                      Darren Enslin                 

                                                      Tim Lusty

                                                      Leigh Marrett

                                                      Andrew Mayfield

                                                      Leigh O’Donnell

                                                      Peter Schafferius

                                                      Gillian Webb-Enslin

                                                                       

 

·        2008 Fees.  Attached is the 2008 fee schedule.

 

MEMBERSHIP FOR TWELVE MONTHS 1ST JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2008

                                                      NRA               QRA               TOTAL           TOTAL

                                                                                                      W’OUT           WITH

                                                                                                      ATR                ATR

FULL MEMBER                          30.00              65.00              95.00              125.00

FULL JUNIOR (UNDER 21)      15.00              35.00                50.00              80.00

FIELD AND RIMFIRE                 30.00              32.50                62.50              92.50

F & R JUNIOR (UNDER 21)      15.00              16.00                31.00              61.00

 

·        Funding Assistance.  Country clubs are invited to submit requests for financial assistance for capital works and membership programs.  Application forms are available from the Executive Officer.

 

·        Extra Awards Darling Downs Rifle Club OPM.  There are now 15 A, 10 B, 5 C, 3 F Open and 3 F Standard badges for the Darling Downs Rifle Club OPM.

 

·        From Weapons Licensing Branch.  At a recent meeting with officers from Weapons Licensing Branch, all Associations were requested to remind clubs and/or members of the following:

 

o       When travelling interstate and carrying firearms, it is suggested that the licence holder contact the State being visited to confirm storage requirements.

o       Clubs are reminded that activities conducted on ranges can only be in accordance with criteria specified on the Range Approval.

o       An unlicensed person is required to provide photo ID and complete a Form 33 or 33A.  They must also complete the Form 20 Range Register before they shoot. 

o       Range Officers are reminded that they must enter their details on the Range Register.

 

·        2008 Calendar.  Attached is the draft 2008 Calendar.  The final copy will be distributed with the December Newsletter.

 

·        SEDRA OPM.  The SEDRA OPM will held at the Beaudesert Range on Sunday 2 March 2008, over 300, 500 and 500 yards.  Badges, trophies and cash prizes will be offered in Master Class (off rifle), Handicap, F Class Open and F Class Standard divisions. 

 

·        Office Closure.  The Office will be closed for the festive season at 12.00pm on 21 December 2006 and reopen on 7 January 2007.

 

·        Q Store Closure.  The Q Store will be closed for stocktake on 13 and 14 December and the final day of trading for the year will be on 15 December.  The Store will reopen on 17 January 2008

 

·        Range Closure.  As many would be aware, the range is closed for the construction of a tank and pipeline as part of the Recycled Water Project.  The closure affects all QRA ranges on week days, except for the Zero Range which can still be used.  It is still uncertain how long this closure will be but it is likely to be until at least June.  The National Queens will not be affected.
Webmaster’s Note: The tank will hold 5 megalitres, is 5m high and 30m in diameter, and will be dug into the side of the hill.   The range closure is in effect from 6 am to 7 pm weekdays so some site users are able to continue night shooting on the complex, except during night construction.   Rex WIgney is the point of contact between the Water Authority representatives and Belmont Site Users and information is promulgated as the work progresses.   Any questions, ask Rex.

 

·        Queens 2008.  A flyer advertising Queens 08 is attached.  It would be appreciated if the information could be distributed as widely as possible.

 

·        Queensland Match Rifle Team – Ungarie 2008.  Nominations are called for Captain, Manager, Wind Coach and Shooters for the Queensland Match Rifle Team to compete at the National Match Rifle Championships at Ungarie, August 2008.  Nominations are to be forwarded to Executive Officer by 31 January 2008.

 

·        Nominations for President, Board and Council.  In accordance with the rotation policy, nominations are called for the positions of President, 2 Board members and a Councillor in each Zone.  The nomination forms are enclosed.

 

·        105 Rooster Badges.  Crows Nest Goombungee Rifle Club will be ordering 105 Rooster badges (picture attached).  Any Club interested in placing an order, please contact Ashley Bidgood on 0407 374378 or email abidgood1@bigpond.com.  The cost will be $8 each.

 

·        Email Addresses.  We would like to expand contact with members via email.  If individual Club members wish to receive this Newsletter by email, please send your email address to the Executive Officer QRA.  If you have previously notified an email address but have not been receiving news lately, please confirm that the Office has the correct address.

 

·        Visit the Website.  The website www.qldrifle.com is continually being upgraded with more information being posted each week.  Please visit the site often.

 

AUGUST 2007 NEWSLETTER

 

·        Enclosures.  The following documents and notices are enclosed with this Newsletter:

o       North Arm and LDRA OPM Notice

o       Bundaberg-Burnett OPM Notice

o       Barcaldine OPM Notice

o       Goondiwindi Border Championships Notice

o       Fee Schedule

o       Handloading Course Notice

o       Minutes of Board Meeting 3 August 2007 (Club Secretaries only)

 

·        Queensland Team.  Congratulations to the following members who have been selected in the Queensland Team to compete in Canberra in November 2007:

 

Captain                                         Bill Martin

Coaches                                       Rob Cadden and Gordon Duncan

Manager                                       Catherine Berry

Shooters                                       Tim Berry

                                                      Andrew Burns

                                                      Colin Cole

                                                      George Edser

                                                      Geoff Grosskreutz

                                                      John Hislop

                                                      Geoff Long

                                                      Kim O’Loghlen

                                                      Rod Prayle

                                                      Rob Rush

                                                      Don Thompson

 

·        Prize Meetings 2008.  It is intended to have the QRA Calendar advertised in the first issue of the ATR next year.  To achieve this it is necessary to submit the dates to the Editor by 16 November this year.  It is requested that Clubs and DRAs confirm dates they intend to conduct Prize Meetings in 2008, by 30 September.

 

·        Queensland Team – New Zealand 2008.  The Board is pleased to announce that Helen Griffiths has been appointed Captain of the Queensland Team to compete in the New Zealand Championships in January 2008.  Nominations are called for the positions of Manager, Wind Coaches and Shooters for the Team.  Nominations are to be forwarded to the Executive Officer by 31 August 2007.  As previously advised, this team is fully self funded.  If there sufficient numbers of nominations, a Goodwill Team may also be assembled.

 

·        Queensland Team – Bisley 2008.  It is intended that a Queensland Team will compete at Bisley in July 2008.  Nominations are called for the positions of Captain, Manager, Wind Coaches and Shooters for the Team.  Nominations are to be forwarded to the Executive Officer by 30 September 2007.  As previously advised, this team is fully self funded.

 

·        Development Workshops.  The next Development Workshops are planned for 6/7 October, to be at Raglan and 1/2 December at Beaudesert.

 

·        RO Course.  A Range Officer Course will be conducted at Belmont in the near future (date to be confirmed).  Members interested in attending are requested to contact Greg at the Office.

 

·        Funding Assistance to Clubs.  The Board has decided to introduce a third category of club assistance, available to all clubs, to enable clubs to purchase an adjustable rifle stock for a club rifle or convert one already held.  The grant will be 50% of the cost up to maximum of $1000, available to clubs which have completed simulation training.  Initially there will be a limit of one per club.

 

       The next round of club financial assistance is being offered, with submissions due by 31 October.      

       Guidelines and application forms can be obtained from the Executive Officer.

 

·        Membership Target.  We are pleased to advise that the membership target of 920 full bore and field and rimfire members set last year has already been exceeded.  Congratulations to clubs who are actively working at increasing their membership.

 

·        Pro Rata Fees.  Attached is the pro-rata fee schedule for new members for the three months from 1 October 2007.

 

·        Expressions of Interest – America Match Team 2008.  Expressions of Interest are being called from interested persons to compete in the America Match in 2008. The Event will be run in conjunction with their Spirit of America Fullbore National Championships. The tentative dates for the matches are September 6th to 13th, 2008. The America Match is an 8 person team match at 300, 600, 900 and 1000 yards. The team will wear the NRAA uniform and will be self funded. Please forward expressions of interest for positions of Captain, Manager, Wind Coaches and Shooters to the NRAA office or to nraa@bigpond.com by close of business 1 September 2007.

 

·        World Championships 2007.  We wish the members of the Palma Team and Under 25 and Veterans competing in the World Championships the best of luck in Canada.  Progress results will be available on www.austeam.qldrifle.com

 

·        Visit Website.  The website www.qldrifle.com is continually being upgraded with more information being posted each week.  Please visit the site often.

 

JUNE 2007 NEWSLETTER

 

·        Enclosures.  The following documents and notices are enclosed with this Newsletter:

o       Ipswich and District RC OPM Notice

o       Brisbane RC OPM Notice (not electronic)

o       New Member Fee Schedule (June to December 2007)

o       Minutes of Board Meeting 15 June 2007 (Clubs only)

           

·        Under 25.  Congratulations to the following members who have been selected in the Queensland Under 25 Team to compete in Canberra in November 2007:

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