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*Southern * Pacific Rod & Gun Club *
Officers: November 2009 Monthly Bulletin Directors: President: Alan Davis Publicity Dir.: Jim Gladstone L. Basso R. Lewis Vice Pres.: Hap Gladstone Historian: Sandro Micocci J. Cash B. Wearne Sec/Treas: A. Anconetani Sgt-At-Arms: Don Braten R. Fend C. Brown ex-officio _____________________________________________________________________ The next monthly meeting will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 4th, at the China Wall Buffet Restaurant in Dublin, located next to the Dollar Store. Directions to China Wall Buffet Restaurant: From I-680 N
1: Merge onto I-680 S toward SAN JOSE / DUBLIN. 2: Take the I-580 E exit toward LIVERMORE / STOCKTON. 0.2 miles 3: Take the exit toward DUBLIN BLVD. 0.2 miles 4: Turn RIGHT onto AMADOR PLAZA RD 0.4 miles 5: Turn LEFT onto AMADOR VALLEY BLVD. 0.2 miles 6: Turn Right into Shamrock Plaza. Restaurant is in front of you at 7745 Amador Valley Blvd. in Dublin, CA 94568 ------------------------------------------------------------------ From I-680 S
1: Merge onto I-680 N toward SACRAMENTO. 2: Merge onto I-580 W toward DUBLIN / OAKLAND. 0.7 miles 3: Take the SAN RAMON RD / FOOTHILL RD exit toward DUBLIN. 0.3 miles 4: Turn RIGHT onto SAN RAMON RD. 0.4 miles 5: Turn RIGHT onto AMADOR VALLEY BLVD. 0.1 miles 6: Turn Left after Regional St. Restaurant is in front of you at 7745 Amador Valley Blvd. in Dublin, CA 94568 ------------------------------------------------------------------- -------From I-880
1: Merge onto I-580 E via the ramp on the LEFT toward STOCKTON. 2: Take the SAN RAMON RD / FOOTHILL RD exit. 0.1 miles 3: Merge onto SAN RAMON RD toward DUBLIN. 0.8 miles 4: Turn RIGHT onto AMADOR VALLEY BLVD. 0.1 miles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Auction at our last meeting, attended by 9 members and guest, was a great success with proceeds added to our Treasury. Thanks to Rick Fend for being the great auctioneer and to all the members who contributed and purchased the variety of items. The remaining items will be raffled off at this meeting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You still have time to make plans to join us on Saturday the 31st for the train trip to the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento headed by Alan Davis, departing from the Martinez Amtrak Station. Try to be at the Station by 9:15 am to purchase your ticket as we plan to take the 9:44 am Train arriving in Sacramento at 11 am. After a tour of the RR Museum we plan to have lunch at a restaurant in Old Sacramento. Afterwards we can take the Sacramento Southern train for a six mile 40 minute ride along the Sacramento River. On the return trip we can catch the 3:35 pm train arriving back to Martinez at 4:35 pm which will get us home in plenty of time for the “Trick or Treaters”. Let Alan know if you are coming at: 925-785-5583 or email. ==================================================== Congratulations to member John Bell and wife Vicki who will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on November 7th.
Results of recent events: Rick Fend landed the biggest Trout (16 1/4 in.) at the weekend Trout outing of Sept. 25-27 and is now sporting the coveted Fresh Water KingFish Badge.
On Saturday October 17, Bill Wearne coordinated a trip for twelve members and guests to Roaring Camp for a ride on the Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad steam train up a narrow-gauge track through the Big Trees to Bear Mountain. Afterwards all had a great lunch in Santa Cruz at an Italian Restaurant on the Wharf. Thanks Bill.
Nominations of Officers and Directors for the year 2010, will be finalized at the Nov. meeting and voting will take place for those positions that have more nominations than the required number. Members are urged to attend this vital meeting and to be an active participant in their club’s affairs by including their names in the nominations. If unable to attend this meeting and would like to add your name to any position, let your Secretary know.
Reservations and raffle tickets for our Annual Installation Dinner at Francesco’s Restaurant in Oakland, set for Saturday December 12th are slowly trickling in and if you haven’t sent them in yet, please don’t delay. We have a commitment of 50, so invite relatives and friends for a very enjoyable evening, where everyone goes home with a gift.
The last remaining event for the year is scheduled for Saturday November 14th, when Hap Gladstone will be chairing the popular Annual Turkey Shoot at Chabot Gun Club Range, with prizes to be given away to the good and “lucky” shooters. The range charge will be about $12 per shooter. If you have never attended one of these shoots, this is a fun event where we will be using a 22 caliber rifle, shooting from 50 yd., taking two turns. Once using bare sights at a 17 x 22 in. target, while the second turn using rifle with scope at a 8 1/2 x 11 target. Targets have 5 animal silhouettes with a red dot placed on them, while on the reverse side of these targets, the “Luck Target” side, numbers from 0-9 have been randomly placed in 1” squares. Each shooter will be given 10 shots at the front side of this target. When through shooting, every animal hit will count 5 points , with only 2 shot per animal counting and only 1 point extra for shots landing on the red dot for a maximum of 55 points. The target is then turned over to the “Luck Target” side and number in squares in which all shots land are added up. If a shot breaks the line that separates two numbers, BOTH numbers are counted; if a shot should land in the corner where four squares join, ALL FOUR numbers are counted. The points scored for animals hit and the luck numbers total will be kept separate. In the event of tie animal scores, the scores from the reverse side of the target will be used to break the tie. When all shooting ends, the top scores for animals and numbers, will win prizes. The first prize in either category will win a $15 merchandize order from a major Supermarket store! A shooter can only win a prize in one category. As you can see, you can win without being a sharp shooter! Directions to the Target Range follow. Come along and bring a friend to this fun event. Hap forwards the following: “I will furnish rifles & ammo. If you have 22 rifles you want to shoot and share, bring 'em along.” Plan to be there by 9 am. For reservations, call Chairman Hap Gladstone at (925) 284-7839. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Dogs do for us
Catch Frisbees
Keep a night alone from being truly lonely
Get us outside on beautiful fall days, rainy days and snowy winter days
Listen to our singing
Treat us like celebrities when we come home
Warm up our beds on cold nights
Make our hearts more vigorous
Alert us to the arrival of mail
Help us live a little longer
Make us smile
Agree with everything we say
Warm our knees with their chins
Provide a use for old tennis balls
Signal when a thunderstorm is coming
Pull sleds
Help lower our blood pressure
Test how fast we can run
Keep the squirrels from overtaking our yards
Teach us the meaning of unconditional love. ======================================================
Happy Halloween and Trick or Treating to all.
Keeping in mind all the great things we are to be thankful for, the Officers and Directors of this club, wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!
See you all at the China Wall Buffet Restaurant in Dublin on Nov. 4th!
Angelo Anconetani, Sect/Treas SP R&G Club Ph:925-828-7846 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Directions to the Chabot Regional Park Marksmanship Range operated by the Chabot Gun Club
Chabot Gun Club is located in the East Bay in the heart of the Anthony Chabot Regional Park. Our physical address is 9999 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 2246, Castro Valley, CA 94546-0246.
The internet map finders can't find us so don't use their directions to the range or you will end up in somebody's back yard in downtown Castro Valley. The following directions use freeways and main access roads. There are a couple of short cuts and back roads that are enjoyable to drive. Once you find the range, ask us and we might know a different way home. There is no reliable cell phone service along Redwood Road from Oakland to Castro Valley and the last gas stations are at lEast 8 miles away from the range so be prepared before you drop into the woods on Redwood Road. Call us first (510-569-0213) if you are unsure of the directions.
San Francisco Bay Area Coming from the North along the I-80 corridor- Drive West on I-80 through Berkeley & Emeryville. Connect with I-580 through Oakland (East toward Hayward). Exit I-580 at 35th Ave. in Oakland. At the exit light turn Left (East) and go up the hill approximately 2 1/2 miles to Skyline Blvd. (35th Ave. has changed to Redwood Road before here.) Look at your mileage odometer as you cross Skyline, go 6.3 miles and turn right into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range.
Coming from the NorthWest (Marin County) - Cross the San Rafael bridge on I-580 (East). Connect with I-80 (West) through Berkeley & Emeryville. Connect with I-580 through Oakland (East toward Hayward). Exit I-580 at 35th Avenue in Oakland. At the exit light turn Left (East) and go up the hill approximately 2 1/2 miles to Skyline Blvd. (35th Avenue has changed to Redwood Road before here.) Look at your mileage odometer as you cross Skyline, go 6.3 miles and turn right into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range.
Coming from San Francisco - Cross the Bay Bridge on I-80 (East). Take I-580 (East) toward Hayward. Exit I-580 at 35th Avenue in Oakland. At the exit light turn Left (East) and go up the hill approximately 2 1/2 miles to Skyline Blvd. (35th Avenue has changed to Redwood Road before here.) Look at your mileage odometer as you cross Skyline,
go 6.3 miles and turn right into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range.
Northern Map Coming from the West (San Mateo) - Cross the San Mateo Bridge on 92 (East). Drive North on I-880 to the 238/580 exit. Drive East on 238 until it turns into 580 (East). Exit at Redwood Road in Castro Valley. At the exit light, turn Left (North) on to Redwood Road. Look at your mileage odometer, drive 6 miles and turn Left into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range. Coming from the SouthWest (Palo Alto) - Cross the Dumbarton Bridge on 84 (East). Drive North on I-880 to the 238/580 exit. Drive East on 238 until it turns into 580 (East). Exit at Redwood Road in Castro Valley. At the exit light, turn Left (North) on to Redwood Road. Look at your mileage odometer, drive 6 miles and turn Left into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range. Coming from the South (San Jose)- Drive North on I-880 to the I-238/580 exit North of Hayward. (Not the I-238 exit in southern Fremont!). Drive East on 238 until it turns into 580 (East). Exit at Redwood Road in Castro Valley. At the exit light, turn Left (North) on to Redwood Road. Look at your mileage odometer, drive 6 miles and turn Left into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range.
Southern Map Coming from the East (Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore)- Drive West on I-580 to the first Castro Valley Blvd. exit (1st exit after the Eden Canyon exit) . At the exit light, turn Left(West.) Drive approximately 1.5 miles to Redwood Road. There are Shell and Standard stations on the Left (South) corners. Turn Right on to Redwood Road. Look at your mileage odometer, drive 5.5 miles and turn Left into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range.
Coming from the East (Danville, Alamo, San Ramon) - Take Crow Canyon Road West. Turn right on Cull Canyon Road. Turn immediately left on Heyer. Stay on Heyer until it dead ends at Redwood Road and turn right. (North) on to Redwood Road. Look at your mileage odometer, drive 4 1/2 miles and turn Left into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range.
Coming from the North/East (Concord/Walnut Creek) - Drive South on I-680. Drive West on 24. After going through the Caldecott Tunnel, take the 13 (Warren Freeway toward Hayward) exit South. Drive to Redwood Road and exit. Turn left (East) onto Redwood Rd. Go up the hill approximately 1 1/2 miles to Skyline Blvd. Look at your mileage odometer as you cross Skyline, go 6.3 miles and turn right into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range. Coming from the North (Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda) - find your way to Canyon Road in Moraga. Drive South on Canyon Road until it dead ends. Turn left and drive on Pinehurst Road to where it dead ends at Redwood Road. Turn left and drive 4.3 miles. Turn Right into the Park at the Marciel Road Gate at 9999 Redwood Road. Follow the signs for 1.9 miles around to the marksmanship range. ___________________ .. ____________________
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