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Range Committee Report	2
The “A” Zone	2
From the Range	2
Membership Report	3
A Good Time …..	3
LRC Conventional Pistol Matches	3
Old Glory	3
Annual Awards Dinner	4
Electronic News???	4

Text Box: After a long dry summer, fall is finally approaching. The hunting season is here as indicated by the number of shooters sighting in their rifles at the range. Range business is good! The Board has been busy. Two members of the Board conducted a meeting (on October 18, 2008) with a majority of our current Range Safety Officers. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss expectations, range operation, and to exchange ideas to streamline our operations. I feel this was a successful start to what will become a quarterly event. The Range Safety Officers serve a very important function, as they are the “face” of this club. Another group of club volunteers that have kept quite busy lately is the Long Range Planning Committee. Most club members are aware that the small town of Lincoln is changing and plans for

Text Box: growth near and around the Dillman Range have been made. The General Plan for the City of Lincoln calls for the development of the lands near the range. The General Plan will utilize a “village concept” which calls for a construction plan of combined housing and businesses. With this in mind, the Long Range Committee was formed to accomplish two goals. The first was to look at the future of our range in its current location; the second, to look at the range relocation. The committee has concluded the current location of our Dillman Range has a limited future, based on the economy and development schedules. The Dilllman Range will eventually need to be relocated. The Long Range Committee is looking into all the aspects of developing a new range and selling our current property. To date, these

Text Box: plans have met with success and encouragement. I share this with you with the understanding that the Committee realizes this anticipated move might be considered a Herculean task. I will leave you a strong comment from both the Long Range Planning Committee and the Board of Directors to act responsibly to preserve the future of the Lincoln Rifle Club, the Dillman Range and the future of the shooting sport. Also our immediate goal is to keep our range open, and in good condition. Any future move to a new location will be planned in a way that keeps Dilllman Range available and operational during relocation.

Text Box: The Club’s Board of Directors continues to work on several important issues. Notable among them are reestablishing open hours for the Dillman Range once the end of daylight savings comes. Watch our web site for new operating hours or feel free to call Headquarters for current information. Quarterly “Safety Meetings” have been established for our Range Safety Officers (RSO). These meetings are designed to provide an opportunity for all RSOs to meet and talk about new procedures, make suggestions, solve problems, and work toward a continued safe and friendly environment for our

Text Box: members. The Board of Directors realizes that our RSOs represent the “face” of our Club and as such deserve ongoing opportunities to interact with each other and with the Board of Directors. Budget issues relative to our Long Range Planning efforts continue to challenge the Board. Creative solutions are still pending; however, investigative efforts into grants, loans, and gifts have started. The Board of Directors is committed to the longevity of the Dillman Range and the Lincoln Rifle Club and Junior Division. Knowing that homes will soon surround the Dillman Range on Highway 65, the Board of Directors has tasked the Long Range Planning Committee with

Text Box: efforts to relocate the Dillman Range. This endeavor requires an immense amount of planning and funding. The Board of Directors continues to serve the membership of this Club. Please feel free to communicate with the board by calling Club Headquarters at (916) 434-0308, or via e-mail to lincolnrc@sbcglobal.net. Your questions, comments, or suggestions will be forwarded to any particular member of the board or to all members of the board with any level of confidentiality you request. Help us serve you by telling us “what’s on your mind”.

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