Grand shooting at the Grand

Here are some of the Wisconsin shooters that won trophies at the Grand.  I know there were a lot of good scores posted by Wi. shooters that did't win trophies but here is the list of shooters that did.  I want to thank Glen Grabski for compiling the list.

Event # 1	Hodgdon Powder Singles				Shooters:	745
Class AA Champion	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	100
Event #2	Trap and Field Handicap				Shooters:	738
Lady I Champion	RILEY EMILY R		LAKE GENEVA	97
Event #3	Little Egypt Doubles				Shooters:	575
Class A Runner-up	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	97
Class D Runner-up	FELTS THOMAS L		SHAWANO	93
Event #4	Negrini Cases Singles				Shooters:	720
Class AA Third	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	100
Class A Champion	GEISKOPF STEVEN R		EAU CLAIRE	100
Event #5	Trapshooting USA Handicap				Shooters:	690
none from WI
Event#6	Zoli International Doubles				Shooters:	534
none from WI
Event#7	Sterling Cut Glass Singles				Shooters:	957
Class B Champion	WAGNER DONALD A		SCHOFIELD	99
Event#8	Gipson-Ricketts Handicap				Shooters:	1048
(25.0 - 26.5) Champion	WICKS MICHAEL		MANITOWOC	97
Event#9	Kolar Doubles				Shooters:	796
Class A Runner-up	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	98
Event#10	NRA Singles				Shooters:	1301
none from WI
Event#11	Krieghoff 100 Handicap				Shooters:	1360
(25.0 - 26.5) Third	DUWE H JOHN		MADISON	96
Event#12	Rio Ammo Doubles				Shooters:	1005
Class A Champion	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	98
Class B Third	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	97
Event#13	Blaser Handicap				Shooters:	1511
none from WI
Event#14	Wenig Doubles				Shooters:	1162
none from WI
Event #15	Winchester AA Class Singles				Shooters:	1711
Class A Runner-up	HOWLAND BRIAN L		MOSINEE	199
Class D Fourth	CRAWFORD WILLIAM S		WHITEWATER	194
Lady II Champion	WEHINGER CATHY		MONROE	200
Lady II Runner-up	DEMULLING CHERYL		NEW RICHMOND	198
Event #16	Pres. Roush Handicap by Perazzi				Shooters:	1761
(27.0) Third	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	95
Lady I Third	RILEY EMILY R		LAKE GENEVA	95
Event #17	Browning Dbls Class Championship				Shooters:	1443
Class A Third	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	96
Class B Fifth	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	94
Class D Runner-up	THISTLE FRITZ		LODI	93
Junior Champion	CARLSON BRADLEY B		DELAVAN	99
Event #18	Wendell August C of C				Shooters:	223
Sub Vet Third	DEMULLING GERALD		NEW RICHMOND	100
Event #19	Crow Shooting Supply Handicap				Shooters:	1865
Event Ninth	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	98
(21.0 - 22.5) Third	OPGENORTH THOMAS J		SHEBOYGAN	95
Lady II Third	THANOS MARY J		WEST BEND	95
Event #20	Kubota Doubles				Shooters:	1454
Class A Third	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	98
Class B Champion	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	98
Class B Runner-up	HEIKKINEN BRENT V		TOMAHAWK	97
Class C Runner-up	CHRAPLA DONALD I		FOND DU LAC	95
Event #21	ATA Clay Target Championship By Beretta				Shooters:	2028
Class AAA Fourth	HEINRICHS LARRY A		WISCONSIN RAPIDS	200
Class A Fifth	MARQUARDT WAYNE T		FREMONT	199
Lady II Champion	REDING JANET M		CASSVILLE	199
Lela Hall Frank Memorial Purse Lady II	REDING JANET M		CASSVILLE	199
Event #22	ATA Doubles Championship By Federal				Shooters:	1564
Class A Fifth	EBBERS ROBERT M		BURLINGTON	98
Class B Third	HEIKKINEN BRENT V		TOMAHAWK	98
Class C Runner-up	CHRAPLA DONALD I		FOND DU LAC	95
Lady II Champion	WEHINGER CATHY		MONROE	97
Event #23	Caesar Guerini Preliminary HDCP				Shooters:	1952
Event Runner-up	MILANOWSKI CODY R		HATLEY	100
Event Third	MARQUARDT WAYNE T		FREMONT	99
(23.0 - 24.5) Champion	HAAG DAN		VERONA	98
(25.0 - 26.5) Third	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	97
Lady I Champion	GRESK CONNIE A		JUNEAU	97
Event #24	Remington Grand American HDCP				Shooters:	1647
Event Fourteenth	DENMAN JONATHON A		COLUMBUS	98
(21.0 - 22.5) Fourth	LONG CHRISTOPHER M		WALWORTH	97
(27.0) Fourth	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	97
Sub Vet Champion	DEMULLING GERALD		NEW RICHMOND	99
Leo Harrison III Memorial 2600 HOA					Shooters:	745
Class AA Champion	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	2512
Class B Champion	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	2468
Winchester Super 500SGLS					Shooters:	745
Class B Champion	WAGNER DONALD A		SCHOFIELD	489
Class B Third	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	488
White Flyer HOA 1500 TGTS					Shooters:	745
Class B Champion	WAGNER DONALD A		SCHOFIELD	1423
White Flyer HOA 1000 TGTS Prelim
Class B Champion	WAGNER DONALD A		SCHOFIELD	953
Class B Third	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	947
Browning Super 500 DBLS					Shooters:	575
Class A Champion	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	481
ATA Super 500 Handicap					Shooters:	738
White Flyer HOA 1000 TGTS Grand					Shooters:	1711
Class AA Champion	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	974
Class B Runner-up	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	955
Lady II Third	WEHINGER CATHY		MONROE	921
Sub Vet Champion	DEMULLING GERALD		NEW RICHMOND	967
EZ Go HAA Champion of America					Shooters:	2028
Class AA Runner-up	TESKER RICHARD		SAUKVILLE	394
Class B Third	WAGNER BRUCE E		SCHOFIELD	385
Lady II Runner-up	WEHINGER CATHY		MONROE	384

Cancelled shoot at Beaver Dam

The Shoot scheduled for Aug. 23rd at Beaver Dam has been cancelled.  For more information contact the club.

The 2014 State shoot.

  Well it has been over a month and this years State shoot is in the record books.  Sorry it took so long for me to give a over view of the shoot.  But here it goes whether you want to hear it or not.

  After being involved with the first two shoots at the new Homegrounds I have to admit that the preparations for this years shoot were a bit easier and a bit more difficult at the same time.  The week prior was very busy for a very few people that were there.  There were alot fewer volunteers this year compared to last year. The shooter shade shelters were still going up.  The campgrounds and shower house were still in need of some work.  And then all the usual things like getting the pods ready for the Classification, Squadding, and Cashiering.  Getting the items needed for the trap line help to their benches.  Cutting grass and trimming.  Removing some trees in the campgrounds that needed removing. Even though it was a lot of work I don't think it was as difficult as last year.  Even though there were a lot fewer of us there it seems like it went a lot smother.  And the bobcat was invaluable.

  On Monday when we opened for classifying, squadding and cashiering it seemed we were in better shape than last year.  Like we were more prepared.  I think the first day went very smoothly.

  We had a new bunch of trap help this year.  They were from the Nekoosa High School.  Over all I think by the end of the week they were doing a great job considering they had never done this before.  And they will be even better next year because a lot of them will have had some experience.  We had very few complaints.  The first couple of days they didn't have the number of bodies that we had asked for so the doubles events were run on half as many traps as we were supposed to.  I feel this was the biggest problem we had for the week.  It made the days a little longer than we had hoped.  But in the end it wasn't a major problem be cause we still finished early enough.  It would have been nice if we could have cut a hour and a half off of the day on Tue. and Wed. but it is what it is. The rest of the week I feel we finished quite early.  On Sunday I think we were finished with the event around one o'clock. That was great considering the attendance was up from last year.

  Speaking of attendance.  No one has told me what percentage of increase we had this year but it looks to me to be about 17%.  With the increase last year and now this increase I think this amount of increase is amazing and I think it will continue for years to come.  In the three championship events we had a total of 1514 entries.  Giving us enough shooters to make our shoot a 5 multiplier for All American points.  This is the first time in quite some time that this has happened and is very important.

  The weather was simply amazing.  Other than the first day when it was cold and windy with a few drops of rain.  The rest of the week was beautiful.

  Considering the weather was dry the dust which was a major problem last year, was pretty much a non issue this year.  And with the bit of grass that is growing increasing on it's own for next year it will be even better.  We are also going to be reseeding some of the area's that got pretty trashed by some of the ATV tires this year.

  I think the shooter shelters are terrific.  After being at the Grand this past week you really see how the extra sq. footage we added was important.  If may have cost more but well worth it.  And speaking of differences from the Homegrounds to the Shooting center in Sparta.  I noticed a few other things I think we did right.  First the spacing of the traps.  We had a few carry overs on the voice calls at the Grand .  Our squad here had none all week.  The extra concrete we have behind the 16 yrd line.  It sure makes it easier to change stations.  In Illinois you have to walk over the walk ways and grass and dirt.  I'll bet the chair shooters like ours better too.

  The Friday night fish fry.  Unbelievable.  Thanks to Paul Becker.  Everyone said it was fantastic.  I'm sure we will do it again if possible.

  The Homegrounds RV Park.  Wow.  All I heard was what a terrific campgrounds.  One of the best campgrounds at any gun club in the country.  We had a couple of hiccups but most of that will be worked out by next year.  We have a issue with a lot of iron in the water.  It is totally safe though.  We already have bids on taking care of that.  It will be very pricey but it will be taken care of some how.  We will also be making some adjustments in where and what type of camper will be put in the different sites so to better accommodate the larger buses and fifth wheels.   Also on Monday after everyone left we were cleaning up after the shoot and I have to say that the campgrounds were left in amazingly good shape.  Thank you campers.

  And speaking of cleaning up.  I would bet that there are very few people that know what a job it is to clean up after our shoot.  In the past a few of us Directors and a few wonderful volunteers stayed till Monday and even Tuesday.  Well this year I thought that we should hire a dozen young people from the High School to help out.  Well it was the best $600 we have spent.  We were done for the most part by Monday afternoon.  Plus we gave some money to some of the young people in the community.  There was a few things that still needed doing but the major cleaning and picking up was done.  Just the cleaning of the trap houses and emptying out of the targets is a major job.  The young men did a great job.

  A few things we are working on for next year.  A storage building.  On the SW side of the main parking area and in the area where there are pine tree's now we hope to have a large storage and RV Park office.  This can also be used instead of the pods for the shoot registration.  This is one of our top priorities.  We need more donations though.  So PLEASE help if you can. This building is in the $120,000 range.  If we could get 24 donations of $5k each or 120 donations of $1k each or even a bunch of $50 donations.  Every dollar helps.  Next we need a cart path for all the golf carts, atv's and the like to drive on instead of the grass.  If we can keep some of the people on the path our grass will do a lot better.  Next as I have already mentioned we need to do something with the water.  Dennis added some filters and a softener in the shower house which helped but we need to do something different.  Some other projects that need to be done.  Wifi, a sound system, broad cast the shoot info to tv's and computers.  There are other projects but as with everything it takes money.  We could most likely get another loan or even add more to the existing loan but it is the wise decision of the BOD not to go deeper into debt until the campgrounds gets rolling which will be soon now that we are open to the public.

  At this point I would like to thank the Department of tourism for their generosity in helping with the costs of advertising.  GEC.  Jessica and Elizabeth have done so much to help us strive and grow.  Finding grants and showing us where to use them to get the biggest bang for our bucks.  All the volunteers that put in countless hours of backbreaking work through out the year.  I am just going to mention a couple and I know I shouldn't because I am going to miss some that should have been mentioned, but Fritz, Pat, Verg, Dick, Arlene, and so many more.  Without your help we wouldn't be where we are today.  And last but not least the WTA Board of Directors.  Bruce, Glenn, Dave, Bill, Dewey, Adam, Bob, Gary, Theresa, Rick, and Eric.  All but two of these people put in a unbelievable number of hour for no pay at all.  The other two don't make nearly enough. We are considering doubling the pay for the BOD next year.  Oh wait 2 X 0 is still 0.  Dennis and Ruth Taylor.  Even though he is paid now if you took the number of hours he puts in and figured out his hourly salary it wouldn't be very much.  Next time you see one of these people just tell them how much you appreciate their effort.   We would also like to thank the Westfield Gun club for the tents that they loaned us.  They put them up and took them down all at no cost to the WTA.  Thanks guys.

  So in closing out my thoughts on this years shoot.  Did we have a few minor issues.  Yes.  Any time you run a shoot this size you will have some bumps.  Will it be bigger and better next year.  You bet. Was it a great shoot?  Yes it was.

  If you have ANY comments, ideas, questions please contact me at 262 470 2708 or donmittag@aol.com.  Or contact your zone director.

  Thanks for coming and see you next year.  July 14th thru the 19th.



Don

Grand time at the Grand.

On Wed Aug 13 a great bunch of shooters and friends from Wisconsin got together in Sparta Illinois for good food and great company.  This was the first time Wisconsin has had a get together in many years.  And thanks to Fritz Thistle and some very generous members,  Recob's target shop and I believe MEC and Kolar this will not be the last.  The response was wonderful.  Everyone said this will just be the first of many to come.
If you double click the photo it will come out larger.

Wisconsin AIM Director

Kyle Wojicechowski has accepted the position of the AIM Director for Wisconsin.  He will be starting the position on Sept 1st.  "I have all the faith in the world in Kyle and I'm confident that he will be a big asset to the WTA and all AIM coaches and their athletes" says Glen Hammerly WTA director.

Contact information for Kyle is as follows:  Email:  Deadapair@yahoo.com
                                                                      Cell:    715 573 3777
                                                                     Home:   715 693 2702
                                                                   Address:  Kyle Wojicechowski
                                                                                   2688 North Rd
                                                                                   Mosinee, WI, 54455

Thanks Kyle.

THE Wisconsin tent at the Grand

Let's take a step forward so we can go back to a part of the past.

On Wednesday Aug13th Fritz Thistle has arranged to have a tent put up at the Grand.  And this year Fritz is footing the bill for the tent.  It will have a nice Wisconsin banner thanks to the fine people at the Wi. visitor and tourism Dept.   It will be in the big parking area on the West end of tent vendors.  Right near the target shed.  With the help of MEC, Kolar, and Recob's target shop Fritz has arranged not only for the tent but food.  Hoping to get things going around 5:00pm.  Bring your own chair, refreshments and memories of Grands gone by.  When it was at Vandalia we the shooters of the great state of Wisconsin always had a tent and would gather there during the week and on a particular night we would all get together to eat and just hang out together.  It would be great if this wonderful evening could be started once again at the new Grand at Sparta.  Another tradition was a group picture.  It would be wonderful if this to could be done again.

So please plan on attending.  It will be a wonder evening and something some of you newer (the last ten or twelve years) shooters will hopefully remember for along time like some of us older shooters.

Remember your chairs and drinks.  Non alcoholic if you are in a shoot off.  Hopefully a lot of  us will be drinking soft drinks a week from this Wednesday Aug. 13th.

Any questions call me.
Don Mittag
262 470 2708

Reminder ATA Central Zone Shoot In Janesville

Mary B would like to remind you that:

The Central Zone is being hosted by the Janesville Conservation Club starting tomorrow. Shooting starts at 9:30 on Friday and 9:00 on Sat and Sun.

Mike P

2014 State Shoot is over

 The results for this years state shoot are published at our web page http://www.witrapshooters.com/archives/results/2014/2014StateShoot/2014Results.html

Trap shooters dot com also has the results and some other info there link is: http://www.shootscoreboard.com/menu.cfm?shootid=321

There are a lot of people that made this years shoot a success and I can only say Thank You. There a lot of clean up that started after the shoot off ended and will continue until it done.

Maybe by next year the internet access  and cell tower service will improve.

I hope everyone arrives home safe and sound.

Mike P 

Day 1weather

The first day was a challenge. Look at the flag that will tell you the wind speed and the dark clouds decided to play an active part during Handicap.  The scores are posted on our state shoot page and shootscoreboard.com.

The temperature is all scheduled to improve daily.

Mike P

Home Grounds 12 Jul 2014

I went and helped part of the day today and things are moving.

Items needed for the 30  TRAP houses are straw brooms and dust pans. Consider  Buying a new one for your house and bring up your old one.

Here is the fire number for the WTA Home Grounds. The Fire District is the TOWN of Rome, Not the Village of Rome.

Golf Carts ready for Rental

Classification and Cashier Just Like Last Year.

Part Of the RV Park

Early Arrivals on lunch break who are sanding the picnic tables assembled.

Water and sewer connection. I have been told RV'ers should have a 2d Filter.

RV Park driveway each road is numbered with site numbers.

If you have to do a lot of sidewalk this is the way to do it.


Mike P

Change in timing

Oooops.  I was supposed to post this yesterday.  We had said that the shooter shelters would be there today.  There has been a slight change in plans.  I am sure if people showed up today that Denny would be able to find something for you to do.  But anyway they are supposed to be there tomorrow now.  So please if you have some time to donate please just show up at the homegrounds and give your organization some of your time.  Thanks


Don

Homegrounds RV park diagram

Hope you can read this.  I tried to enlarge it as much as I could.

Voice release microphones

Look for our microphones at the Wisconsin state shoot!
We are Pierce Clay Sports Technology LLC and we will be
Selling those microphones for $40 each in bundles of 5 at the State Shoot.
Only have 160 available so if you'd like to order some get a order in now. Pick 
them up Friday Saturday or Sunday at the state shoot
You can order by emailing
japierce3491@yahoo.com

Condo's for rent at the State shoot

Lodges of the lakes condo's on the Arrowhead Lakes golf course still has a couple of units left during the state shoot.  He has a 3 and a 4 bedroom available.  I am not sure of the price but you can get more information from Fred lodgesofthelakes@comcast.net.  I have one rented.  We could be neighbors.  I am paying about the same thing as a hotel.  But these are much better that a hotel room.  Full kitchens, multiple bathrooms depending on how many bedrooms.  Nice living rooms with big screen TVs. Enough room to stretch out.  Get a few friend together and rent one.  They are about 5 minutes from the grounds.


Don

Still need some help

This coming Tuesday July 1st.the shooter shade shelters will be delivered.  If anyone has some spare time the WTA can really use your help.  Come on over to the homegrounds.  Lend a hand.  Remember this is your club.
I was there yesterday and it is starting to look green.  There were three had working guys putting the picnic tables together.  There are only about 150 of them.  Thanks guys.


Don

AIM Preregister

If you would like to preregister for the AIM Championships go to www.westontrap.com.





Don

RULES for GOLF CARTS, ATV’s, UTV’s, and MOTOR BIKES

Prior to use on the WTA Homegrounds, all shooters that plan on using personal golf carts, ATV’s, UTV’s or motor bikes must show proof of liability insurance.

To show proof, contact Ken Cerney at 608-391-1983 or shooter@mwt.net  .

As of Wed, 25 Jun 2014 only 2 people have provided their Proof of Insurance.

Mike P

Great news and some not so great news

First the GREAT.  Thistle Fritz just told me that Tim Curtin was working on the roof of the shower house.  This great because as soon as the shower house is complete and inspected we can open the campgrounds.  The other part of the GREAT news is that Tim's wife's is doing well from what I understand.

The not so great news.  Over the weekend there were 3 directors and 1 non-director there for the work weekend.  Boy that sure says alot about the other 1400 or so members.  Remember this is your club and RV center.  Dennis Taylor and YOUR WTA needs your help.  There is a lot to do before the State shoot.  If you can spare some time give Denny a call at 715 310 0380.  That way in case he isn't there he can give you a idea of what needs to be done the most.  Again we really need your help.  Last year we had thirty some people at the work weekend.  Just because we made it through the State shoot last year doesn't mean there isn't anything else that needs to be done.  So please help out again this year.  Every weekend is a work weekend from now till the end of the State shoot.




Don

2014 Fund raising banquette

VENUE CHANGE:
This year’s WTA banquet will be held at The Ridges Golf Course in WI Rapids.
2311 Griffith Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Times remain the same.

You have one more week to get your banquet tickets purchased in order to be in the early bird drawing!

Please contact me if you have any silent auction, Chinese raffle, or other items you would like to donate for the banquet.  These items can be dropped off during the state shoot with any of the ladies in the office. 

sarahaadams@msn.com

Thanks!!!

Don

New zone directors

Now that the zone shoots are over the dust has cleared and the Directors that will be working hard for YOU in your zones are.  In the SE Gary Fechter was unopposed and will be your director.  In the SW your new director is Jerry Farnsworth.  In the NW Pres. Bruce Stiteley will be working hard for the shooters in the wonderful state of Wisconsin.  And in the NE zone Vice Pres. Bill Simonar will be representing you again for the next two years.  

Just for you information the terms of each director is two years.  Each year one director from each zone is elected.  That way only one director of the two in each zone is voted on.  The terms end on the last day of each State shoot.

Also it is not too early to start thinking about next year.  In the SE Zone someone will need to step up and run for director.  The director up for election next year will not be running for another term.  So everyone start talking and if you think you know someone that would make a good director talk to them and see if they would like to give it a try.  If you or anyone has a question on the position just give me a call.

Don 

Just a reminder

Just a reminder we have a work weekend scheduled for this coming weekend the 14th and 15th of June.  We really need workers.  If you can make it and can bring any of the following please do so.  Four wheeler, utility trailer, rakes, shovels, chain saws, tree trimmers and lots of energy.  So if you have a desire to do something for your organization now is the time to step up and help.  Even if you can only make it one day that would be wonderful.  So please help out.





Don

Homegrounds work.

  Fritz Thistle just called from the home grounds to update me a bit on what is going on up there.  

  There were a few good men up there working getting the signage up in the campgrounds, putting the fire rings out, putting some of the picnic tables together.  The area from the trap houses south to the vendor sites has been seeded and most of it is starting to come up.  The shot drop area is being finish and should be seeded anytime now thanks to Glenn Carlson.  Now we need the cooperation of mother nature.  

  There is still a lot of work to be done.  So remember we are having a work weekend on the 14th and 15th of June.  So please come on up and bring a friend.  Bring any kind of gardening tools you may have.  Hand tools.  Tree trimming tools and a desire to help out YOUR organization.  If you have a four wheeler and a trailer for hauling limbs and such that would be a big help too.

  If you have time through the week and would like to help give Denny a call first and he will give you a idea of what needs to be done.  He will most likely be there on the grounds but just in case he is out running errands.  His number is 715 310 0380.

Homegrounds RV Park

Here are some pictures I took on Monday May 19th.  I am guessing but I would think they are about done now.  I may be wrong but just guessing.

One of the main roads coming in looking west

A couple of camping spots.

ATV Wash Station

RV dump station

The shower house.  Going to be really nice.

Help with work at the homegrounds.

If you had planned to help up at the homegrounds this week Dennis Taylor asks that you please call him prior to coming up to let him know you are coming.  That way if he has to leave the grounds he can make arraignments to be there when you come.  The best phone number to reach him at would be 1 715 310 0380.  Thanks for your help.






Don

More work needs doing.

Per Dennis Taylor he is looking for people to help put together picnic tables and all kinds of other things that need to be done at the home grounds.  He said if you can come up next week Tuesday the 27th. or anyday for that matter.  Also the next weekend which is May 31st and June 1st.  That is the first weekend of zone shoots also.  So if you plan to shoot a zone shoot he will understand.  For more information contact Dennis at 715 310 0380.

Golf carts for the Wi State shoot

If you would like to rent a golf cart for the Wisconsin state shoot you must do so before June 15th.  Contact Bill Simonar for more information.  

Bill Simonar
920 655 4759
wusshoot@aol.com

Homegrounds work day

There will be a work day, weekend on June 14 and 15.  I have no other information on this.  Please plan on helping out your organization with some of your donated labor.  For more information contact Bill Simonar (920 655 4759) or wjsshoot@aol.com.  or Bruce (715 612 5271)  stiteleyb@hotmail.com  

Bill Simonar

Bunker Trap Practice

The bunker will be open for practice training on May 24,  25, 26 from 10:00 am until mid afternoon. $8.00 per round, International ammo is available at competitive market prices. More info to follow.


Mike P

Bunker Trap Charity Event

Become one of the first to shoot at the new International  Bunker Traps at the WTA homegrounds. A special Coach / Parent / Adult charity bunker shoot will be held on Friday, 6 June 2014 from 2:30 to 6 pm. Be the first in the State of Wisconsin to try the challenge. The shoot is open to the first 24 shooters. Cost is $50.00 for two 25 target rounds of international trap. International ammo will be available on site. Proceeds will be used to promote youth shooting in Wisconsin. Promotional Flyer.

Mike P

Junior Olympic Press Release

The WTA has issued this press release for the WI Junior Olympic trials to be held at the WTA Homegrounds on  7 and  8 June 2014. Press Release.

Mike P

Presquad.com

The State shoot is now up and ready for prequading.

Presquad.com

Rick got a response from Mike at Presquad that said he had been in the hospital or out sick and that it would be posted today.  So check often as it is not up at this moment.  They are working on it.

Pre squad

As many of you know there is a issue with Pre-squad for this years State shoot.  All I can tell you is Rick Tesker is working on it.  As soon as I hear when it is going live I will post something here.  In the mean time if you have any questions please call Rick.  His number is on our web site.


Don

Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids.

Hotel and conference center Mead in Wisconsin Rapids has blocked some rooms for the State shoot.  They are located at 451 E. Grand Ave.  Their phone number is 1 715 423 1500.

Don

Happenings at the Homegrounds

  More construction will soon start at the Homegrounds.  Mother nature has given us a little bit of a brake.
  The construction crews will soon start up again to finish the campgrounds along with the Shower house for the west campgrounds.
  The people from Briley will be coming up around the 21st of April to install the bunker traps in the bunker.  I believe it will take a couple of weeks to get them installed.
  The way things are shaking out as of right now it looks like the Training and Learning center will not be up for the State shoot.  We do hope to have the storage building up though.  We will most likely be using this as the office area for classification, squadding, and cashiering.  We are hoping to have the meet and greet, the fish fry and the banquet in there also.
  Other things that should be finished are, the grass in and growing, all the shooter shade shelters will be in, the cart path behind the sidewalk to help keep the dust down.
  We are hoping to have Wifi in and running to help broadcast the scores, squads shooting and other information.  Along with the Wifi we are looking at ways we can use wireless speakers to use as a PA announcements.
  So as you can see there will be a lot of new improvements from last year.  Not everything will be finished and not everything that we had hoped to have finished.  But like I said there will be a lot of improvements and most of the major problems will have been addressed from last year.  Just remember this is a huge project.  It will take some time.  Look at some of the countries best and largest clubs.  They weren't done the first year either.
  And as always.  This project is a large one.  We really need donations.  Even if you have donated something in the past PLEASE consider making another donation.  See any WTA Director or the web site also has information on how to donate.

Don

Raffle for the Homegrounds.

  We have a raffle going right now for the WTA.  It is a gun and cash raffle.  I don't know anyone that could use either on but so be it.  The tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20.  We will only be selling 600 tickets so get yours soon.  All WTA Directors have them.  I am almost out but I think I can get more.
  The prizes are:  First place.  A unfired 1983 DU Browning B80 shotgun.
                           2nd Place   A Kel-tec PMR-30 .22WMR Pistol.
                           3rd Place    $150 cash
                           4th Place     $100 cash
                           5th place     $25 cash

  I think the only other way you can get the pistol is by being a NRA Donor.
  So find a director close to you and get your tickets now.  They are going fast.

Don

Attention State shoot campers.

  If you had a camping spot for the 2013 State shoot and have received a letter from Bill about camping at this years State Shoot and you have not sent in a deposit you will have until May 1st.  Then he will be releasing your spot to new people requesting a spot for this year.  So please hurry if you want a spot for this year.  Spots are going fast and we will soon filling spots on the main lots again after the 104 in the campgrounds are full.
  Bill can be contacted at Bill Simonar, 1 920 655 4759 or at wjsshoot@aol.com


Don

Homegrounds RV park Inc.

There will be a meeting of the BOD of the Homegrounds RV park Inc. this Saturday at Lake Sherwood lodge in Rome, Wi. at 9AM.
Topic's will include but not limited to creating a mission statement, what's happening now and what will be done in the near future and several other issues.
The meeting is open to members of the WTA.


Don

Donation Page Updated

I just posted the latest list of donation to the WTA. 
If I missed someone or group please let WTA webmaster know. A link to his email is on the bottom of every WTA web page.
http://www.witrapshooters.com/donate/homegrounds/member-donations.html

Thank You to all those who have donated money , time, labor, and support. Your efforts are what help build this organization into a great outfit.


Mike P

Looking for a place to stay for the State shoot that is more than a hotel?

  Here are some great looking condos within a few miles of the Homegrounds.  The price is just slightly more than a hotel.  If you put a few couples or a few guy's (or girls) the cost is very low.  I have rented one for Melinda and I and another couple.  The pictures don't show allot.  Some of the information that I got is that the two bedroom has en suite bathrooms, the three bedroom has two baths and the four bedroom 3 baths.  They have very few left.  So if you are interested you would be wise to check into them soon.  Fred said that they are offering a discount to shooters so be sure to tell him that you are a shooter.  He has units available year round to so if you just want to go visit the area and need some place to stay give him a call.

 "We are located off of Apache Ave, by Rome Realty, right on the golf course and a block from the lake.  we have 2, 3 , and 4br town homes.  they are fully furnished, full kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry room, patios, etc.  our website which has pictures of various units is lodgesofthelakes.com

  My contact information is (847) 340-1620, (866) 456-3437, lodgesofthelakes@comcast.net.   if any of your group is interested, please have them mention your organization.  I can also provide golf packages at Lake Arrowhead and Bulls Eye up in Rapids."

Thank you,

Fred

Don

Sorry but the condo's are now booked.  04/05/2014.

Watch us on Discover Wisconsin.

  This week end you will be able to see some of the Homegrounds on the Discover Wisconsin tv. show this weekend.  Here in SE Wi on Dish you can see it on channel 412-19 CSNCH at 10:00am on Sat.  On Fox N (FSN) Channel 412-26.  Same day and time.
  On Sunday it is on Channel 6.  That's Fox in Milw.  at 10:00am.
  In Madison it will be on TV 27 (ABC) Saturday at 6:30 PM.
  The program description say it is about Lake Arrowhead which is home to two 4.5 star championship golf courses.  But there will be a little about shooting at the Homegrounds while we hosted a Corporate outing for the General Engineering Co.
  You should also be able to find it by doing a search on your Satellite or cable provider.



Don

The Homegrounds has a mailing address.

We now have a mailing address for the Homegrounds.  It says for the RV park but you can use it for anything needing to go to the Homegrounds or manager.

Homegrounds RV Park Inc.
1312 Akron Dr.
P.O. Box 7
Nekoosa, 54457


Don

Some high lights from the BOD Meeting 01/25/2014

  The WTA and the Homegrounds RV park have hired Dennis Taylor as the manager of both entities.  The temp. date for his three year contract to start is Feb.  Dennis will need to resign from the WTA BOD to eliminate anyone from calling conflict of interest.
 
  This years inductees into the Wisconsin Trapshooters Hall of Fame will be Mr. Don Mittag.  Don had been approved for induction last year.  Due to rules that say only two can be inducted in one year he had to wait until this year to be formally inducted.  The second inductee is Mr. Bruce Stiteley.  Induction ceremonies will be at the annual fund raising banquette Sat. July 19 to be held at Arrowhead lodge.  The place may change if the learning and training center is finished to a point where we can get a occupancy permit.

  There will be three food vendors this year.  One will be from the Rome library with help from two church groups.  The next is two American legion posts, and the third will be Jim's BBQ.

  We are taking bids on the storage shed construction and also on the main building.  For details contact Dennis Taylor. So any contractors out there that might be interested please contact either myself or Dennis Taylor.  We will be looking for all kinds of construction work to be done.  If at all possible we would like to give the work to members of the WTA.  Let us know who you are and if you would be interested in working with us.  When we send out bid packages we will be more than happy to include you in the mailing.

  The minutes of the meeting should be coming out in about 10 days.  Watch the web site.

  As always if you have any questions please contact one of your directors or me directly.  Our contact information is also on our web site.

  Thanks for your support.

Don
262 470 2708
donmittag@aol.com

Printers needed

  We have a need of a good commercial printer.  We need someone that can print brochures for different sports, camping, travel shows that the WTA will be attending this winter.  We also need someone that can print and mail the State shoot program.  They would be in color of course.  Last year the program was full bleed.  So anyone the has the capabilities and the desire to work with the WTA please contact. Dave Wehmeier at dave.wehmeier@yahoo.com
 
  We are trying to get any work we can done by members of the WTA or at least a shooter.  We are not looking for someone to do this for free although any one interested in donating this remember we are a 501C3.

Trophy Update for 2013

Edited to add Glen Garbski work on the Trophy List.

The 2013 Trophy listing has just been posted on the WTA History page. I replaced the 2012-1975 Trophy file with the 2013 - 1975 Trophy file it approx 175 pages.

 The WTA Trophy history contained in the spreadsheet was initially created by Glen Grabski. Glen coordinated with Cheryl Demulling to fill the missing information to get to the product we have today. Cheryl Demulling has been keeping  the list up to date for the last several years.

This MS Excel listing has all the Trophy from 1975 to 2013 with the Hall of Fame recipients.
Please thank both Glen and Cheryl  for their hard work. The Excel file is sortable in according to the user needs.

You will need MS Excel or MS Excel Viewer(Free)  to open and use the file.



Mike P

Winter update

  Well mother nature has gotten the upper hand in central Wisconsin.  Work has pretty much come to a halt at the Homegrounds.  Last week when I was there it looked like all the concrete pads for the shade shelters are in.
  Most if not all the man holes are in and they have buried the main water lines and sewer lines in the West campgrounds.  The shower house is stubbed in and the footings poured.  The dump station on the west side has been started.  The power box is in by the shower house and well.  So they did get a good start.  I heard that they figure a few more weeks and they would be done.  The plan is still to be open for camping in early May.
  We are getting bids for irrigation for between the sidewalk and the trap houses so that we would be sure to have grass growing and taking away a lot of the dust.  Along with that we have a couple of bids to do the seeding there also.
  Putting in the stone for the cart path should only take a couple of days.
  Our next face to face meeting will be Jan 25th.  Place still undetermined but somewhere in the Rapids, Rome area.  We have teleconference calls scheduled for Dec 16th and 23rd.  So contact me or any director if there is anything you would like to have brought up.
  Some other things that came up at the last BOD meeting on Dec 7th.  1st.  We have changed the zone boarder's slightly.  Dodge Co. is now in the SE Zone.  There are others that we are looking at.  Next Beaver Dam has been asked to host the SE Zone shoot again this year.  With them in the SE Zone they will be added to the rotation.
  Next.  The WTA has purchased a 2011 CAT Skid Steer.  We got a great price due to a lot of searching done by Bruce and Bill.  Bill's salesman found a good one for us.  It has only 1200 hours and we got it for around $33k.  It is on tracks and has a bucket and forks.  It will accept a lot of other attachments like snow blower, a broom. and others.  It was a necessity  for us to have.  Thanks Bill.
  The ATA rebate for 2014 is $7918.  It would be $80 higher but there were 4 people that shot Reg. targets without renewing their memberships.  We are in the process of contacting the clubs to take care of this problem.
  Well that is all I can think of for now.  My brain isn't working very well.  I took a fall on my steps at our house up north and fractured my tail bone (my butt) so my brain got scrambled.
  Merry Christmas and have a happy, healthy year filled with high scores.

Don

Golf carts for the Wisconsin State shoot.

Anyone who would like to rent a golf cart for the 2014 Wisconsin State Championships please contact Bill Simonar at 1 920 655 4759 or email him at wjsshoot@aol.com.  Bill can fill you in with all the information you would need.



Don

Looking for vendors for the 2014 Wis. state shoot.

Anyone interested in vending at the 2014 Wisconsin State Shoot please contact Bill Simonar.  He can be reached at wjsshoot@aol.com or 1 920 655 4759.  He has all the information you need.  So be part of one of the largest state shoots in the country.  Join us July 15th thru the 20th.



Don

Homegrounds RV Park update

Well the contracts have been signed and work, if not already, should begin very soon.  Denny and I have okayed the final things for the shower house building.  It will look great and serve our needs very well.  If anyone has seen the ones at the grand ours will be very similar.

Get your reservations in soon for the State Shoot in 2014.  Bill Simonar is now taking deposits. Best way to contact him is by email.  wjsshoot@aol.com.

Things are starting to get busy again at the Homegrounds.  We figure that even if the camp grounds don't get finished this winter we will have a good jump on a spring finish.  We are planning on having the Homegrounds RV park open for business on May 1st.  So don't wait for the State shoot come on in a camp for a few days or week.  There is a lot to do in the area.  Fishing, golf, water sports ATV trails all over and tons of other things Adams Co and the town of Rome have to offer.

As always if you have any questions please contact me or any director.  Or you can use the comments section on the web site.


Don

Homegrounds update

Just a few updates from the WTA BOD meeting last Sat. the 19 of Oct.

On Friday the 18 Dennis Taylor and myself met with some of the contractors out at the home grounds.

The pads for the shade shelters will start being poured in about another week or so.  The walkways that were damaged during the state shoot with the water trucks and the Fire trucks will also be repaired.

Badger Environmental should be starting in a week or two.  They will be starting the septic and water for the West campgrounds.  They are also going to put in a 11-12 foot stone cart path behind the shade shelter pads.  It will run the length of the main walkway up to the woods on the west end.

Van Ert electric will be in contact with Badger so that the electric wiring can start as soon as possible.

We have started with some prelim. drawings of the interior of the training center.  The BOD got a copy of it so that everyone can see if there are somethings we want added or taken out or moved around.

Dennis and I are meeting at General Engineering corp on Monday to discuss the training center and the shower house in the west campgrounds.

Dennis is going to be putting some doors on the remaining trap houses on Sat and Sun.  We will also be blowing out the water lines and putting anti-freeze in the septic line traps.  So if you would like to help out come on out to the home grounds this weekend.

As you can see there is allot still going on to get ready for the 2014 State shoot to be held July 15th - 20th

The minutes for the meeting should be published soon.

And The Winners are.........

The winners of the the free entry in one event at next years state shoot are.  Ron Wahl, John Reeb, Adam Becker, Sam Downs, and Reuben Stark.  We will be contacting the winners as soon as possible.

We received 215 survey's back.  that is just short of 25% of the survey's we sent out.  Not bad.  I will try to post the results soon.  I will not be posting the comments due to length.  Nothing surprising.  Mainly dust, line help, food issues, grow some grass and get the main building up.  Didn't seem to be a big issue finding hotels.  Several people said the golf carts should be kept off the side walk.  The only one other than the people picking up score sheets that I saw was Nick Thanos.  There may have been more but I didn't see them.  Had a person mention the minor problem we had with the electric to the campers.  Considering the heat and only eight campers out of 126 that wasn't too bad.  One person said we should have had showers.  We did.  One said we should have had flush toilets.  We did.  We spent several thousands of dollars to have the showers and air conditioned flush toilets with running water.  Had a couple people say we should have had more port a poties.  We had more than in past years.  The total number of places to park your behind to do your thing was higher than in the past.

All in all people for the most part were happy with the way things ran.

If you have any comments please contact a director.  My info is donmittag@aol.com.  262 470 2708

Dates for the Wisconsin 2014 State shoot.

I guess it passed through the cracks.  I have not posted the dates for next years State shoot.  They are July 15-the 20th.  See you then.

Bigger and better 2014 State shoot and other Homegrounds information.

Melinda has addressed, stamped, return addressed and stuffed over 800 questioners.  They are about your experience at the state shoot.  We are asking for a little more information that may be helpful when we are looking for grants.  They went out in the mail today.  So if you attended this years State shoot you should receive one soon.  The responses are important for a number of reasons so please send them back.  We are also going to sweeten the pot a little if you send us your name and email address.  We will have a drawing for five lucky shooters to receive a free entry into any 100 bird event including WTA daily fee's.

There was a BOD meeting last night and we are trying to get some of the minor problems with the shoot this year ironed out.  

We are also talking about things to make the next shoot even better than this year.  One idea that a member brought to us is having a good ole Wisconsin Friday fish fry.  What do you think?  When they mentioned Perch they had my approval.

We (the BOD) will be going to sign a large loan, $1.8 Million, next week.  So things will be going forward this fall.  We will be discussing which things need to be done first or in what order.  We will be meeting with some of the contractors we have used so far.  They all have been terrific to work with and their work has been great.  They also have be near the bottom of the list when it came to prices too.   So as you can see things have been continuing to develop even though if you have been to Rome it don't look like we have been doing anything the behind the scenes work is still going on.

As always if you have any questions or comments contact any Director.  Our contact info can be found on this web site.  My info is   Don Mittag
                                        262 470 2708
                                         donmittag@aol.com
Give me a call.

State Shoot camping 2014

Camping reservations are now being taken by Bill Simonar. It looks like we will be offering the 7 day package at on $210 again this year. We also have 10 and 5 year leases available. Talk to Bill for more information on that. Bill has asked that people email him that way he has a better record. His email address is wjsshoot@aol.com

We are hoping to have both campgrounds complete by next years shoot. One will be for sure. So come one come all to our new homegrounds.

Don

Miss placed Power Cord

During this years State Shoot someone borrowed Rick Teskers 30 foot long 50 amp. extension cord. If you have any information on the missing cord please contact Rick at 262 424 0444. I am sure you camping people know how expensive these are. Rick is sure it was just forgotten when someone packed up but if you have noticed a extra extension cord please call Rick. Thanks

WTA All State Team

The WTA All State Team requirements web page has just been updated with revised information Web Page Link.



The WTA All State Team application can be found at this link. The pdf file was designed to be fillable, saveable and emailable.

Mike P

My thoughts about the 2013 State shoot.

  Well the 2013 State shoot is in the books. I just figured I would post some of my thoughts. I leave for the Grand in a couple of days and I am now rested up after our shoot.

To start out with I was a bit disappointed at the beginning because there were a few things that I had hoped would have been done that weren't.  Things like the campgrounds.  But as the shoot went on, I started getting comments from a lot of shooters that were camping.  The common theme was that even though we had the campers in the parking lot, it was still better than a lot of other large clubs.  And no I am not trying to pick on anyone.  It is just a fact.  We had electricity for everyone, water for everyone and sewer for a few.  We pumped the rest which seemed to be ok for the campers.  With the campers in the parking lots I was a little worried that parking may become a issue.  Well it really didn't.  Next year with the campers in the campgrounds parking will really be easy.  You will be able to park right behind your traps.  Just like it was planned.

  Shade.  We had more tents than most circuses.  Not sure if the shelters will be in yet next year but I hope so.  We are looking at a couple different designs.  

  The landscaping.  (Dust).  Well this too should be done (a lot of it.  maybe not all)  next year.  A lot will have to do with mother nature but I would be willing to bet that it will be 100% better than this year.  Speaking of the dust.  I just can't say enough about the Rome fire dept.  How many communities anywhere would have done what they did to try to help us out and water down a lot of ground.  A big thank you to them. 

  The trap line.  As for the targets I thought they were great.  Most everyone I talked to said the same thing.  We are hoping to have all of OUR machines in next year.  It was truly a wonderful thing that the clubs from around the state did, letting us use some of their machines.  But it is a lot of work and driving to get the machines there.  Taking machines in and out of trap houses is a royal pain.  Our houses aren't to bad because of the way we had them built but some other houses can be ugly for old fat men like me.

  The line help.  We know we need to improve a lot in this area.  We have already started things in motion to do things better next year.  Give us a couple of years to get some experience to our help and like in the past things will get better.

  The office trailers.  They didn't work out too bad.  Next year the Training center should be up and operational and that will make signing up a breeze.  The classifying trailer got really hot a few days but tolerable.  It must have be Kevin and my hot bodies that raised the temp in there. Plus the new building will have indoor plumbing.  With the portable shower and toilet trailer that we rented that really was mostly a non issue.  There seemed to be enough port a johns around that we didn't kill to many bushes.

  Next is just a couple of personal observations.  I was on the grounds 8 of the 10 day prior to the shoot.  I wasn't alone.  There were all kind of people there.  I am not going to name names because I am terrible with names and would forget someone.  So to the dozens and yes I mean dozens of people that volunteered  a big thank you.  On Friday - Sunday prior to the shoot there had to be 30 to 40 people helping out doing everything from filling in some ruts on the fields, leveling, cleaning putting machines in the trap houses, placing trash cans where we needed them and you name it.  So again thank you all.  Until you have done it you don't realize how much mowing it takes to cut weeds on 30 trap field and the surrounding area's.  Then everything needs to be blown off.  Including the mower operator.  

  Then there were the contractors that did everything they could to be sure we had electricity and water to the temporary camp sites.  They went far beyond what I would expect most contractors would have.  If you had been there 10 days prior to the shoot you would have thought that there is no way in the world that this place is going to be ready in time.  Well guess what.  IT WAS.

  And last but certainly not least.  To all the shooters and families and friends that came to shoot or just to see our new home grounds thank you.  Without your support and donations this project would not be possible.  But the project isn't done yet.  We have a long way to go.  So if you liked what you saw.  Please, Please if you can donate anything contact me and I will get you a pledge form or you can find them here on our web site.  Even if you have donated in the past we don't have any rules that say you can only give once. 
  
  Well those are some of my thoughts.  If you have any comments please use our comments section or write or call me.  Contact info is on this site under Directors.  Now is the time so that we can put your comments to work for next year.

Don Mittag

Shooting History

Gordon Horgan has provided a copy of Sporting Holidays from 1937 for your viewing and I found a copy of the 1914 WI State Shoot the names and scores start on the bottom of the 2d column. The link is below.

WTA History page

Mike P

Well here we go.

Well the grand opening is in the morning.  The shooting starts right after that.  The Homegrounds look very impressive.  The campers are rolling in, classification, squadding and cashiering has begun.  Are we ready?  We'll see.  Here are a couple of pictures I took Sunday afternoon.

Looking west.  A few of the campers to the left.

A impressive site.

Our flag pole from a pine on the property.

Still need a place to stay at the State shoot?

I have been contacted by a friend of the WTA that has a house on the 18th hole of the Arrowhead Lakes course Just a few miles from the homegrounds. She has a room for a single or couple. Private bath.  Kitchen privileges, a garage if you like, pool passes to the private pool in the area.  It is a four bedroom.  It also includes breakfast.  The owner will be present and help with any needs that may arise.  The cost is only $80 per night.  She would like someone for at least 4 nights.
If interested please call 1 920 205 9932.
This can work out nice.  I have rented for several years in Sparta Il.  After renting in a home I found that it is way better than a hotel. After a couple years it seems like you are part of the family. Plus the price is better too.  You can't beat $80 a night plus it includes breakfast.

Don