UPCOMING EVENTS
5/18/24 - Clean Up / Work Day, 9AM
5/19/24 - Sportsman’s Day, 11AM-4PM
5/29/24 - General Membership Meeting, 7PM
(new date, new format)
6/5/24 - Board of Directors Meeting, 7PM
6/10/24 - Pistol Range Closed from 4P-6P
6/26/24 - General Membership Meeting, 7PM
7/3/24 - Board of Directors Meeting, 7PM
7/31/24 - General Membership Meeting, 7PM
8/7/24 - Board of Directors Meeting, 7PM
8/28/24 - General Membership Meeting, 7PM
9/4/24 - Board of Directors Meeting, 7PM
9/20/24 - Pistol Range Closed 3:30P-5:30P
9/25/24 - General Membership Meeting, 7PM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS
Board of Directors meeting every FIRST Wednesday of the month starting at 7PM, with the first newly formatted board meeting to occur on 5/1/2024. The meeting is open to the public. However, if club members wish to be on the agenda, one must submit a request via email to be added to the agenda no later than the Friday before the meeting. There will be a public comment period for general club members during each meeting, but we ask that club members hold any comments during the meeting for the public comment period. With this in mind, please expect that club board meetings will start to take the format of municipal board meetings (i.e. school board or village board) going forward.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
General membership and new member orientation meetings have been moved to the LAST Wednesday of every month starting 5/29/2024. In addition to initiating new members, it is open to existing members who want to come who need help cleaning/troubleshooting equipment, or just want to shoot the 💩.
CLEAN UP AND WORK DAY - 5/18/24
Saturday, May 18th from 830A until about noon. This is a day where we depend on volunteers to help clean the club grounds and facilities before our spring events. We need people who can help us both outside with the grounds and inside the clubhouse, therefore all members are asked to come and help out in any way you can!
SPORTSMAN’S DAY - 5/19/24, 11A-4P
All people, members and non-members, are welcome to attend! Open to the whole community.
Galloway’s BBQ @ Sportsman's Day.
There will be Galloway’s BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork for sale to eat here or take-out.
Cowboy BB Gun Shoot @ Sportsman's Day.
There will be a Cowboy BB Gun Shoot happening all day. Look for a tent with cowboy decorations. Open to participants of all ages, including children accompanied by a parent/guardian. $5 per play.
.22 Rifle Shoot @ Sportsman's Day
There will be a .22 rifle shoot all day at the 25 yard range. It is open to members and guests, including those age 12 and up if accompanied by a parent/guardian in accordance with DEC rules and regulations for youth marksmanship programs. This is a target shooting event meant to encourage marksmanship and participation in hunting and the outdoors. For $10 you will get to shoot ten shots from a club-provided Ruger 10/22 .22LR rifle equipped with an easy-to-use red dot sight and a bipod.
Youth Archery Shoot @ Sportsman’s Day
Does your child want to learn how to use a bow safely? Stop by the youth archery shoot located in the same area of the BB Gun shoot. $5 per play to shoot real arrows with a real bow at a target.
.22 Silhouette Shoot @ Sportsman's Day.
It has been a club tradition for many years to hold a Silhouette Shoot. It is at the rifle range (100 yard range) at 1PM. You will be tasked with shooting at small targets at various distances. You can use any type of .22 LR firearm, including rifle and/or pistol, with or without magnified optics. It is a free hand shoot. It costs $10 to participate. You must bring your own eyes, ears, firearm, and ammunition.
New Member Signup @ Sportsman's Day.
We will be providing new member applications and accepting new members throughout the day. For those interested in joining, there will be a table at the club house. There will be a new member orientation at 3PM at the rifle range (100 yard range). For those wishing to join the same day, you must attend the orientation at 3PM, but we will take your application and membership dues at any time throughout the day at a table at the club house.
Raffles @ Sportsman's Day.
Local businesses and club members have been kind enough to provide gifts that will be raffled off. If you are interested in donating new or gently used goods, please contact us via email.
Calling all bakers @ Sportsman's Day!
We are looking for baked goods to sell at our Sportsman’s Day. If you are able to donate any baked goods, we will sell them at preset prices with all proceeds going to the club. Your baked goods can be dropped off at the club on Saturday, May 18th from 830a-1230p during the work day, or you can bring them the morning of Sportsman’s Day. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Crafters wanted @ Sportsman's Day.
This year at Sportsman’s Day we are looking to expand our day with offering crafts for sale. If you are a crafter and would like a spot, please contact Theresa Gratien at 315-345-3398. Space is limited, the fee will be $20 for an 8 foot table.
50:50 raffle @ Sportsman's Day.
Tickets will be available for purchase all day, drawing at 4PM, need not be present to win. Proceeds to benefit the club.
NEW WEBSITE!
3-D ARCHERY TARGETS… FOR SALE?
Last year we changed our old archery trail to the Paul K. Stewart Nature Trail. As a result, we have a number of life-sized animal targets we are considering selling. These were expensive! If you are interested, please email us at fmrodandgunclub@gmail.com.
RANGE SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
FMOC doesn’t have a 24/7 range officer like a commercial rental range. Therefore, each member functions as his/her own range safety officer and as safety officer to other members present at the range. If you see something unsafe (see: four rules of firearm safety), SAY SOMETHING. If you do, the best thing to do is to email us at fmrodandgunclub@gmail.com if you see someone/something unsafe. We have created a system for remediation of range rule violations. If members are noted to be using suboptimal safety techniques, they may be asked to meet (privately) with the board to discuss remediation, which may include taking a safety class.
THE FOUR RULES OF FIREARM SAFETY
THE SECOND AMENDMENT
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Matt C., president - Lee W., vice president
Andrew S., secretary - Mike P., treasurer
Brian G., Chairman of the Board
Paul S., Scott S., Walter A., Larry C.,
Ben G., at-large members
Fayetteville-Manlius Rod and Gun Club
d.b.a. Fayetteville-Manlius Outdoors Club
4545 Whetstone Road, Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 682-8962
Dear Future Member,
Thank you for your interest in joining Fayetteville Manlius Outdoors Club, also known as Fayetteville Manlius Rod and Gun Club! Please see the following documents. Please review and sign the club rules, complete the membership application and the attached waiver form, and bring all completed forms to the next new member orientation meeting on the LAST Wednesday of the month at 7PM at the club house.
Our club has a lot to offer to our members! Our ranges are open every day from 9AM until 30 minutes before sunset or 8PM, whichever comes first. We have a 25 yard shooting range for rimfire and pistol caliber firearms, a 100 yard rifle range, a manually operated clay thrower for shotgun target practice, and several individual backstops (butts) to practice archery. We also have a 30+ acre Nature Trail for hiking, bird watching, and the enjoyment of all things outdoors. We regularly hold events at our clubhouse as well.
New member dues include a $25 new member fee, a $110 per calendar year membership fee (good through December 31st, 2024) for a total of $135, payable by cash or check only. Please bring your payment along with the completed application including a signed copy of the acknowledged range rules and waiver form to the next monthly new member meeting.
The club is located at 4545 Whetstone Road, Manlius, NY. You will turn onto the club’s road off of Whetstone, go down a straight road for about a quarter mile, the road will gradually bend left (don’t go up the road that says ‘wrong way’, it’s a one way road!) and you will pass the shooting ranges on your right. It will again bend left and you will come to a fork in the road. Bear right at the fork to park in the upper parking lot. Go down the steps and the clubhouse will be directly ahead of you. Of the two buildings you see, it will be the one on the left from the parking lot. Please come a little early to allow for introductions and questions.
Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, please email FMRodAndGunClub@Gmail.com.
Sincerely,
The Board of Directors
FMRGC cover letter updated 2/26/2024
Fayetteville-Manlius Outdoors Club
a.k.a. Fayetteville-Manlius Rod and Gun Club
4545 Whetstone Road
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 682-8962
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