Bitterroot Youth Marksmanship Club
Dear Donors, Parents, and Committee Members/Coaches,
As we close out the 1st QTR of 2023 we would like to give you an
update on our progress in putting the Bitterroot Marksmanship Club into active
operations.
Infrastructure improvements to our range at the Darby Rodeo
Grounds Quonset building are progressing nicely. We are contributing to the
cost in conjunction with the Darby Rodeo Association. We have completed both
sprayfoam insulation (Red Rock Insulation) and the installation of 2 propane
heaters (Bitterroot Heating and Plumbing)- See attached picture. We are
currently working on cabinetry and an arms room. Once that is completed we will
start moving in our purchased equipment and assemble the range in the back of
the structure. The Town of Darby has graciously offered to purchase and install
the propane tank for the heaters purchased by the Darby Rodeo Association and
us.
We also are fully insured to start operations.
Our 501c3 committee is meeting on a regular basis. We still have
several vacancies (Finances and Public Relations). If you are interested in our
club operations you are welcome to join us at our next meeting on TH 20 April
at 6:30pm at the Darby Library.
We have received grants and equipment donations that we are
grateful for. The Friends of the NRA awarded us a HUGE grant totalling
$19k for range and classroom equipment that will allow us to enroll 2 complete
practice relays totalling 20 youth. Our committee secretary, Krystal Flux, is
contacting parents who initially filled out an interest form to see if they are
still interested. If you have not yet been contacted or if you know of any
youth that may be interested, please let us know! Additionally, The Darby Town
Endowment is funding a projector and screen while Bitterroot Stove is providing
us with a Blackstone grill and Top Down Computers is providing a PC. THANK
YOU!
We anticipate having a First Shot Ceremony this summer. Date TBD
based upon range construction progress, but we will send out invites to all. We
also anticipate starting regular youth practice at the start of the school year.
Practices will be held after school, most likely twice during the school week
with occasional practice and/or competitions on Saturday. We have not yet
decided which days or times would work best for all concerned. We anticipate
participating in competitions this year in Belgrade, Missoula, possibly Spokane
and Walla Walla. Our goal is to qualify for and attend the CMP Regionals in
Salt Lake in April 2024!
We are also exploring the possibility of providing the Darby
Schools with a basic block of instruction on firearm safety and
marksmanship.
We will be working, as a fundraiser, at all of the Darby Rodeos
this summer. This year, in addition to our popular hotdogs, we will also be
offering hamburgers with patties from Hamilton Packing. Come by and help support
us! Thank You Darby Rodeo Association for offering us this opportunity and for
EVERYTHING you have done to support us.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to
us!
Thank You,
David Naber- Chair/Assistant Coach
Joe Hein- Vice Chair/Head Coach
Krystal Flux- Club Secretary
