DMSC BOARD NAMES SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

FOR 2007 The Board of Directors named Bob Kirsopp as the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club Sportsman of the Year. Bob will be honored at the Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League banquet on March 8.

The Board considered a number of hard-working members who contributed to the well-being of the club. Bob stood out because of the scope of his support. He was instru-mental in the construction of the refurbished pistol range shed and the new archery range, not only participating in the work parties, but also contributing time and effort during the week. Additionally, you could find him sum-mer evenings on his own lawn tractor mow-ing the rifle ranges. Bob enlisted the aid of his wife on weekends to police the plinking range. He was also the club representative to the Washington County Sportsmen’s and Conservation League, attending the monthly

meetings and reporting back to the member-ship. Bob has given many hours of unselfish, dedicated service to the club over the last 12 years and is deserving of the nomination.

SPORTSMEN’S NOTES The Official Publication of the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club

January 2008

2008 DUES NEWS The last date for dues payment is Janu-ary 31. Basic dues are the same. REMINDERS: √ You will not be getting back a sepa-rate membership card or year sticker. Your gate card is now your membership identification card. Your cancelled check or your hand receipt for cash will be your proof of payment. √ If you need a “club affiliation” identifi-cation card for purchasing Civilian Marksmanship Program material from Camp Perry, come to a membership meeting to pick one up from Ell Vines.

Active $70.00 per year Senior (65 years old, 10 years consecutive membership) $25.00 per year Intermediate (18 - 21) $25.00 per year Junior (12 - 17) $ 5.00 per year

Do not include the one-time $10.00 charge for the gate card. Make checks payable to the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club and mail them to:

DMSC P.O.Box 12692

Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Inside This Issue DMSC Short Shots 5 Holiday Meeting Pictures 6-7 PSRL Scores and Story 8 Year-end Budget Report 9 ACSL and WCSCL News 9 PFBC and PGC News 10 Trading Post 11 Winter Sport Shows Schedule 12

DMSC President George Taylor , left, congratulates Bob Kirsoop as DMSC 2007 Sportsman of the Year.

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DAVE GANNON SETS RECORDS

DMSC member Dave Gannon, a stalwart regular Monday night bulls eye target shooter, was what one might call suc-cessful in the 2007 USRA Postal League Individual Matches. Dave set a PA state record in the double action revolver cate-gory. But he didn’t stop there. Dave set a National Record for snub nose revolvers. Congratulations, Dave!

PISTOL

SUNDAY OPEN SHOOT. 12:30 –3:00.

MONDAY NIGHT INDOOR. The first line shoots at 7:00PM, the second line at 8:00.

Call the program leaders, George Taylor (412)344-8750 or Bruce Ungar (412)343-2256, for additional information.

SATURDAY AIR PISTOL. Weekly, 9:00AM -10:30AM.

SATURDAY OPEN SHOOT. Weekly, 10:30AM -12:30PM

SATURDAY SILHOUETTE. Weekly, 1:30PM

Call George Taylor (412)344-8750 for addi-tional information on Saturday activities.

RIFLE

NRA 200 YARD HIGH POWER. The last shoot was October 6. Call John Tupta (724)941-1494, for equipment requirements and other particulars for next season.

CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM. The program will resume January 20. For in-formation, call Al Marsico at (724) 941-9643. New shooters must contact Al for a safety ori-entation prior to shooting. JUNIOR RIFLE PROGRAM. Continuing practices are Tuesdays at 7PM. Anyone who has passed the safety certification can partici-pate. Call Miles Ford, (412)833-0813, or Chuck Augenstein, (724)941-9538, for details SMALL BORE RIFLE...PITTSBUGH AND SUBURBAN RIFLE LEAGUE COMPETI-TION. Rifle practice is available indoors on Sundays. Practices start at 7:00PM. Rifles are limited to 22-caliber rim fire. Practice and coaching is available in all four positions. The

fee is $3.00 per session. Contact Alan Johns-ton, (412)831-5130, or Chuck Hutchinson, (412)833-4271, for more information. NOTE: On the indoor range, rifle use is limited to .22 Rimfire.

WINTER POSTAL LEAGUE DMSC will again participate in the U.S.R.A. Winter Postal League. Annual membership in USRA is $25.00, plus target costs for the events in which you choose to participate. Programs are available for rim fire, center fire, double action, and air pistol. Teams are now forming. Contact Robert Nipar, rknipar@verizon.net or (412) 831-0697, for more information.

SHOTGUN TRAP, 5-STAND Dormant until spring.

SHOOTING OPPORTUNITIES

REMINDER: SUNDAY SHOOTING HOURS BEGIN AT 9:00AM. All shooting hours are posted on the clubhouse outside bulletin board.

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February 2008 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 9-10:30AM Air Pistol 10:30-12:30 Open Shoot 1:00PM Air Pistol Silhouette

3 12:30-3:00 Indoor Open Pistol 7:00PM PSRL Rifle

4 7:00PM Indoor Pistol (NMC)

5 7:00PM Smallbore Jr. Rifle Practice

6 12:30-3:00 Open Pistol 7:00PM PSRL Rifle @ Murrys-ville

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9 9-10:30AM Air Pistol 10:30-12:30 Open Shoot 1:30PM Air Pistol Silhouette

10 12:30-3:00 Indoor Open Pistol 7:00PM PSRL Rifle

11 7:00PM Indoor Pistol (NMC)

12 1-5:00PM WPIAL Team Match 7:00PM Smallbore Jr. Rifle

13 12:30-3:00 Open Pistol 7:00PM PSRL Rifle Bye

14 1-5:00PM WPIAL Individual Match 7:30PM Board Meeting

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16 9-10:30AM Air Pistol 10:30-12:30 Open Shoot 1:30PM Air Pistol Silhouette

17 11:00AM CMP Match 12:30-3:00 Indoor Open Pistol 7:00PM PSRL Rifle

18 PRESIDENTS DAY 7:00PM Indoor Pistol (NMC)

19 7:00PM Smallbore Jr. Rifle Practice

20 12:30-3:00 Open Pistol 7:00PM PSRL Rifle Green Valley

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23 9-10:30AM Air Pistol 10:30-12:30 Open Shoot 1:30PM Air Pistol Silhouette

24 12:30-3:00 Open Pistol 7:00PM PSRL Rifle

25 7:00PM Indoor Pistol (NMC)

26 7:00PM Smallbore Jr. Rifle Practice

27 12:30-3:00 Open Pistol 7:00PM PSRL Rifle @Frazier-Simplex

28 8:00PM Member Meeting

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▲ All Upper Ranges Closed ▲▲ All Ranges Closed ▲▲▲ Lower Pistol Range Closed

WP Weather Permitting

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MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO CARRY THEIR GATE CARDS AND TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES WHEN ASKED TO BY ANOTHER MEMBER OR THE CARETAKERS

AFFILIATIONS: National Rifle Association

Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League Washington County Sportsmen’s

League Metropolitan Police Revolver League

Pittsburgh and Suburban Rifle League National Sporting Clays Association

SANCTIONED BY: Department of Civilian

Marksmanship Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol

Association United States Revolver

Association

CLUB COMMUNICATION Club Web Site: www.mdi.net/dml

Club House Phone: (724)745-9794

Membership Inquiries: DMtLSCMembers@aol.com

Newsletter: louromito@gmail.com

CLUB DIRECTORS ROBERT L. ATKISON.....................724-941-5882 CHARLES R. AUGENSTEIN, II ......724-941-9538 GEORGE A. DIETZ.........................412-344-4027 MILES R. FORD..............................412-833-0813 DOUG GAWRONSKI ......................412-531-5043 THEODORE K. HILDABRAND........724-942-2125 THOMAS H. KRAMER, JR..............724-873-0683 RAYMOND C. NIST ........................724-942-9845 LOU ROMITO..................................412-835-6881 EARL L. TAYLOR............................724-941-4649 GEORGE TAYLOR, IV ....................412-344-8750 BRUCE D. UNGAR .........................412-343-2256 ELLSWORTH F. VINES ..................412-343-5752 RONALD J. WATTON .....................724-941-5891 DAVE WILLARD…………………….724-941-6620

MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS AND DUES Active (Full-fledged membership) $70.00 per year Senior (65 years old, 10 years consecutive membership) $25.00 per year Intermediate (18 - 21) $25.00 per year Junior (12 - 17) $ 5.00 per year Initiation fee (one time) $25.00 Computer Gate Card $10.00

EXECUTIVE STAFF GEORGE TAYLOR IV........................................ PRESIDENT THEODORE HILDABRAND......................VICE PRESIDENT ELLSWORTH F. VINES ....................................TREASURER MILES FORD..............................RECORDING SECRETARY GREG FINK…………………………….MEMBERSHIP CHAIR BRUCE UNGAR...................EXECUTIVE RANGE OFFICER LOU ROMITO……... .............................NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Next Membership Meeting: January 24, 2008

Topic: Surprise Guest Speaker

Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club P.O. Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241

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CAR TRAILER FOR SALE. $5500. TOURS AVAILABLE. CALL ELL VINES FOR INFO.

● Dimensions: 7’6” center height 8’4” width 24’ length ● Tandem axle ● Torsion suspension ● Aluminum wheels

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Trailer Specifications

DMSC SHORT SHOTS ● The next meeting is January 24. There will be a surprise guest speaker. That means that, as of the publication deadline, no one is lined up. However, that has never stopped us from coming up with an interesting topic at the last minute. See you there. ● Tom Kramer, 5-Stand program manager, reports he has received the new transmitters and receivers for the set up and the operation should run smoothly this spring. In related news, DMSC has joined the PA Sporting Clays Association ● A note to black powder shooters: your sight- ins can be done from the benches on the lower pistol range, then confirmed with offhand shooting at the same location. This protocol is not available on the upper bench rest range because offhand shooting is pro-hibited to maintain the integrity of the target frames and backstops. ● The club logo is being redesigned to make it cleaner, crisper, and more relevant to club activities. The preliminary design is shown below, with the old logo shown for contrast.

OLD REDESIGNED

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TRISH’S DESSERT TABLE

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As the merriment goes on in the back-ground, ERO Bruce Ungar discusses range safety with a new member. We hope everyone has a happy and safe 2008!

So Greg, how are the dues coming?

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DMSC 9-0 AT THE HALFWAY MARK ! The DMSC PSRL team book-ended the holi-days with two wins. The team delivered an early Christmas present with a win over a short-handed Murrysville team for the second time this season with a 1475 to 1177 score. Jason Piatt led DMSC with a 298.

In the first match of the New Year, the team shot a season low 1467, but still managed to beat Green Valley by 34, behind Dean Trew’s 297. DMSC took the Irwin make-up 1475- 1393, with Dean and Jason firing 298. Miles Ford’s 292 put him in the scorebook for the first time this year. Juniors Dominique Tho-mas, and D.J. and Greg Gerner were also able to get on the firing line. The big win came against Frazier-Simplex. DMSC shot its highest team score ever in beating the defending champs for the second time this season 1488-1484. Dean, Fritz Hem-pelmann and Tom Gerner shot 298, backed up by Rick Janoski and Jason at 297. It was good to see Club legends Mike Eddy and Earl Taylor show up as good luck charms.

SHOOTING FEES UPDATE

PROGRAM $FEE PER PISTOL Silhouette

Outdoor 3.00 Practice Session

6.00 Competition Session

Silhouette Indoor

3.00

Session

Monday Night

1.00 Line

SMALL BORE

Rifle 3 .00 Session SHOTGUN Trap 3.00 Session

5-Stand 5.00 25 Shot Round

18.00 Four Rounds 2.50 Round Under 16 yrs.

CENTER FIRE CMP 5.00 Round w/Targets

20.00 Round w/Targets and 64 rounds of ammo

NRA 200

Yard 6.00 Round w/Targets

MISC Beginners

Rifle 10.00 6 Week Program

2.00 Practice Session Winter

Postal 25.00 1-year membership

Fees vary by discipline

DMSC Pittsburgh & Suburban Rifle League

Schedule 2007-2008 (Practices also on Sunday evenings.

All activities begin at 7:00PM)

OCTOBER 10/10/07 DMSC 1478 at Murrysville 1470 10/17/07 Bye Week (Practice) 10/24/07 Green Valley 1447 at DMSC1487 10/31/07 DMSC 1480 at Frazier 1474 NOVEMBER 11/07/07 Allegheny 865 at DMSC 1483 11/14/07 DMSC 1471 at Clymer 1388 11/21/07 No Activities 11/28/07 Bye Week (Practice)

DECEMBER 12/05/07 Irwin 1393 at DMSC 1475 (01/13) 12/12/07 Murrysville 1177 at DMSC 1475 12/19/07 Bye Week (Practice) 12/26/07 No Activities

JANUARY 1/02/08 DMSC 1467 at Green Valley 1433 1/09/08 Frazier-Simplex 1484 at DMSC 1488 1/16/08 DMSC at Allegheny 1/23/08 Clymer at DMSC 1/30/08 DMSC at Irwin

FEBRUARY 2/06/08 DMSC at Murrysville 2/13/08 Bye Week (Practice) 2/20/08 Green Valley at DMSC 2/27/08 DMSC at Frazier-Simplex

MARCH 3/05/08 Allegheny at DMSC 3/12/08 DMSC at Clymer 3/19/08 Irwin at DMSC

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MEETING NOTES FROM THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S LEAGUE AND THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S AND CONSERVATION LEAGUE (Delegates Mike Yanchak and Bob Kirsopp) Last fall, to encourage greater participation by area sportsmen, the ACSL established at

large memberships for individuals. At the December meeting, the league swore in Harry Lewellyn as an at-large member. As an active mem-ber of DMSC, Harry has spent a great

amount of time tracking legislative issues. In the accompanying photograph, that’s Harry on the left during the swearing-in ceremony. You know it’s him because he won’t wear white after Labor Day. Wildlife Conservation Officer Beth Fife pro-vided the following info points: √ The preliminary bear harvest count is 2366 (See additional information on page 10 under PGC News.) √ Porcupine quills found in skunks and rac-coons indicated the presence of rabies √ Anterless deer hunting is on in 2B until January 26 √ Thirty-five elk were harvested Beth also clarified the Mentoring Program re-quirements regarding tagging requirements. Sidenote: The National Wild Turkey Federa-tion selected WCO Fife as Conservation Offi-cer of the Year for PA. She is eligible for the NWTF national award in February. Waterways Conservation Officer Larry Fur-long reported grant awards of $2500 are available for grades K-12. Teachers can apply for this grant for fishing and aquatic education programs.

DORMONT-MT. LEBANON SPORTSMEN’S CLUB

STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

Through December 2007 CASH BALANCE-BEGINNING 1/1/07

CHECKING 24338.86 SAVINGS 38431.49 DREYFUS INVEST FUND 47400.84 CERT OF DEPOSIT 54668.56 164839.75

ADD CASH RECEIPTS

CMP 2562.00 DUES 43622.00 GATE CARD FEE 1010.00 INTEREST INC 648.23 INVESTMENT INC 8033.88 MEETINGS 274.45 OTHER INCOME 9482.99 VENDING MACHINE 752.50 PISTOL PROG 2250.00 RENTAL PROP 5775.00 RIFLE PROG 1732.18 SHOTGUN PROG 2570.00 SIGHT-IN /HUNT SAF 120.00 78833.23

TOTAL CASH RECIPTS AND ASSETS 243672.98 SUBTRACT CASH DISBURSEMENTS

ADMINISTRATIVE 3231.37 ARCHERY PROG 1579.79 CAPITAL IMPROV 3069.11 CMP EXP 575.63 DONATIONS 1186.00 DUES PAID OUT 640.00 INSURANCE 14018.01 MAINTENANCE 15890.53 MEETING EXP 1180.85 MEMB EXP& DEP RET 55.00 PISTOL PROGRAM EXP 1680.95 RIFLE & BP PROG EXP 1489.18 SHOTGUN PROG EXP 1977.03 SPORTMEN’S NOTES 3324.07 SUPPLIES 1139.49 TAXES 5695.36 UTILITIES 5339.30 62071.67

CASH BALANCE-ENDING 12/31/07

CHECKING 24703.89 SAVINGS 47075.26 DREYFUS INVEST FUND 51624.42 CERT OF DEPOSIT 58197.74 181601.31

TOTAL CASH & DISBURSEMENTS 243672.98

Ellsworth F. Vines, Treasurer

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PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION NEWS PRELIMINARY BEAR HARVEST MOVES TO NINTH PLACE With an additional 291 bears taken during the extended bear season that was open last week in certain parts of the state, Pennsyl-vania Game Commission preliminary harvest reports accounted for 2,356 bears, which moves this year's harvest into ninth place in state bear harvests. Updated preliminary re-sults also now show that the second-ever, two-day archery bear season resulted in a harvest of 41, and the statewide three-day season resulted in a harvest of 2,024. Offi-cial total bear harvest figures for all three sea-sons won't be available until early 2008, after a detailed review of the each harvest report is completed. "While this year's bear kill is down from the 2005 and 2006 seasons, hunters still regis-tered an impressive harvest," said Mark Ternent, Game Commission bear biolo-gist. "This year's harvest falls in line with the harvests of 1998 through 2004." HUNTERS CAN BEGIN TO APPLY FOR SECOND SPRING GOBBLER TAG Beginning Jan. 1, Pennsylvania hunters who would like the opportunity to harvest a second spring gobbler could apply for a second spring gobbler license. Applications for the second spring gobbler license are available on page 38 of the 2007-08 Pennsylvania Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations, which is provided to each license buyer, or by going to the agency's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us), and clicking on "Spring Turkey Tag App." in the center of the homepage. Fees set by state law for the special license are $21 for resi-dents and $41 for nonresidents. Mailed appli-cations for special wild turkey licenses must be sent to: Pennsylvania Game Commission, Special Spring Gobbler License, P.O. Box 61317, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1317. The application period closes on April 1, so

that all applications can be processed and li-censes mailed to hunters in time for the spring gobbler season, which is set for April 26-May 26. PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION NEWS The Commission listed the approved waters that it will stock for winter fishing. Following is the county schedule for some nearby loca-tions. Note that a few streams and lakes have already received a supply of trout.

ALLEGHENY North Park Lake—February 19 BEAVER Hereford Manor Lake (lower)—February 22 Raccoon Lake—February 22 BUTLER Glade Run Lake—February 19 Harbor Acres Lake—January 8 FAYETTE Dunlap Creek Lake—January 5 Virgin Run Dam—January 5 Youghiogheny River (sec.1)—February 5 SOMERSET Laurel Hill Lake—February 5 WASHINGTON Canonsburg Lake—January 5 WESTMORELAND Donegal Lake—February 12 Keystone Lake—February 12 Mammoth Dam— February 12 Northmoreland Lake—February 12 Twin Lake (lower)— December 4, February 12 Twin Lake (upper)—February 26

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THE OFFICIAL DORMONT-MT. LEBA-NON SPORTSMEN’S CLUB LONG SLEEVE DENIM SHIRT OR SHORT SLEEVE POLO SHIRT WITH THE CLUB LOGO. Wait a minute!!! I can get one by calling Chuck Augenstein, the DMSC merchandising program manager, at 724.941.9538.

MARLIN GOLDEN 39A. .22 cal., very nice shape. Asking $325. Call Ray, 412.551.5086.

MOSSBERG SHOTGUNS (2). Model 835, 12 gauge, 3 1/2 inch mags., screw-in choke. One is black, one is camo. Asking $325 each or both for $600. Call Don , 412.715.8249.

WINCHESTER SHOTGUN. 1936 Model 12, rare 16 gauge skeet, professionally graded at 98%. Asking $2200. Call Bill, 724.745.0206.

COLT AUTOMATIC. .45 Automatic target pistol, Gold Cup model, custom wood grips, two extra magazines. Asking $900. Call Bill, 724.745.0206.

I WANT TO BUY I WANT TO SELL

THE TRADING POST

The Trading Post is a free clearing house service for DMSC members. It bears no responsibility or liabil-ity for accuracy of information, item condition, or reliability of submitter. Mail Trading Post items to DMSC P.O.Box 12692 Pittsburgh, PA 15241, or e-mail to louromito@gmail.com. Indicate whether you want to buy or sell, list the general item, then specific details, and include a contact point, as well as a picture if available. After two issues the item will be removed unless the submitter requests an extension.

For sporting equipment associated with club related activities—shooting, hunt-ing, fishing, and archery. That means no golf clubs, soccer shoes, weight benches, old tires, personal dating ser-vices, etc. ...you get the point.

Long sleeve denim shirt, $20 Short sleeve polo in choice of colors shown, $30 State size, S-M-L-XL

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OUTDOOR SHOW SCHEDULE

Online ticket prices Price : Adult ( Ages 13 to 61): $10.50 Price :Child ( Ages 6 to 12): $4.50 (5 and under free) Price (Senior - Ages 62 and older): $9.50 Price (Two Day - Any Two Days): $19.50 Coupons and other discount offers are not redeemable with e-ticket purchases.

Please redeem your discount coupon at the box office when purchasing tickets at the venue. More information available at www.easternsportshow.com.

Free Admission. Free Parking.

Ticket Prices: Adults—$8.50, Children under 12 free. More information available at http://sportandtravel.com/pittsburgh/ MANY OTHER SMALLER LOCAL SHOWS AND SEMINARS ARE ALSO SCHEDULED. CHECK YOUR LOCAL PAPERS FOR UPDATES.

Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show February 2—10, 2008

State Farm Show Complex Cameron & MacClay Streets, Harrisburg

Washington County Sportsmen’s Show January 31—February 3, 2008

Washington Crown Center Mall

Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show February 13—17, 2008

Pittsburgh Expo Mart