(AKA snowbirds)….
In addition to Casa Grande offering cross registration to PITA at all their ATA shoots the following clubs have also sent programs offering cross registration of targets to PITA. They are Double Adobe, Ben Avery and Tucson. You will find ATA shoot programs that offer cross registration at the bottom of our PROGRAMS page.
There have been many rumors floating around about the 2017 Grand Pacific and its location. The current Executive Committee is committed to complete transparency with PITA members and the entire trapshooting community. To that end, the following explains what has occurred and the Executive Committee’s plans moving forward.
On October 9th, the PITA was sent a Contract for Renegotiation from the Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club (ESC). That contract was sent to President Rankhorn. The entire Executive Committee was only made aware of the existence of this contract, and ESC’s desire to renegotiate, after the resignations of the above members. By that time, ESC had sent a Contract Cancellation, forcing the remaining EC members to assemble a negotiating committee in an attempt to establish a new contract.
The alternative contract proposed by ESC contained extensive changes, including (but not limited to) a considerable increase in the cost of targets. This increase would have resulted in a sizable inflation of cost to shooters. Recognizing this, the PITA negotiating committee responded with a counteroffer that contained an increase in target cost, but not to the extent of ESC’s proposed contract. In response, ESC formally withdrew their proposed, amended contract.
The EC is currently exploring all options with regards to the Grand Pacific. The EC is open to questions related to the Grand, and all of the happenings of the past several weeks. However, please be aware that even our knowledge of many of these events is hazy.
Current PITA President Billy Myers is available to answer questions at bydnsilly@hotmail.com. Contact information for additional Executive Board members can be found here. For those with pre-paid 2017 Grand Pacific RV reservations, they will either be honored at the new location once it is selected or refunded in full. For RV questions, please contact Sue Brewer at sue@shootpita.com.
Despite the challenges of the past month, the remaining EC members are committed to the PITA and have every intention of putting on a high quality shoot for its members. We will continue to move forward in support of the PITA, and appreciate the support that has already been offered by many members and state directors.
October 31 marked the end of the target year. You should check your online scores for accuracy and notified Michelle immediately if any scores are missing or incorrect. The 2017 cards will be available for downloading as soon as all scores have been received and verified. If you are attending a shoot before the 2017 card is available you can show your 2016 card which shows your dues expiration date. I will be working on the calculations for the All-Star teams and will post as soon as the list is complete – hopefully by mid month.
Happy New Year!!
Sue Brewer – PITA Assistant and webmaster
As you may have heard, there have been some big changes on the PITA Executive Committee. On Thursday, October 20, the EC voted to accept the resignations of Jim Rankhorn-President, L.A. Taylor-Vice President, Mike Gregersen-Chair of the Central Handicap and Rules Committee and Director Bob White who resigned by email on October 18th. Director Jim Bradbury later resigned for personal reasons. If you have questions regarding the reasoning behind these resignations, it would be best to speak with these individuals personally.
At that same meeting, four people were appointed to fill four of the five vacancies. Those people are Rusty Brewer (OR), Geoff Fern (BC), Mike Riggs (OR), and Jennifer Carter (OR). These four people will fill the unexpired terms of those resigning. There is still one vacancy and interested parties should contact any member of the Executive Committee.
The current PITA EC is meeting weekly now in order to get caught up on the daily work of the PITA and to prepare for the 2017 Grand Pacific. We would like to thank the many State and Provincial officials who helped us work through the events during this time and are continuing to support the PITA.
11/21/16 update: The last position on the Executive Committee was recently filled – please welcome Corey Ashbeck of Benton City, WA to the committee.
The Eel River Toys for Tots shoot collected 63 toys and $730 for the local Toys for Tots program. They held their first Toys for Tots PITA shoot in 2001. Leroy Menezes received his PITA 100,000 milestone award at the shoot.
Ukiah Gun Club hosted the 1st of the 4 Toys for Tots PITA shoots October 15-16. Despite mother nature over 20 shooters came out for the event. 74 toys and $520 will go to the toys program in the Ukiah area. Unique Toys for Tots belt buckles are awarded to the winners of these events. Plan to attend the remaining events that benefit a great cause.
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The October Multiplex drew over 420 shooters at 45 different gun clubs. Congratulations to Kyle Seever (CA) – HOA – 147/150 and to Daryl Kindvall (CO) who shot a 50/50 in handicap to win a bunch of Christmas shopping money and a hole in his PITA card! See all the results (click here). PITA welcomes the 28 new members who took advantage of FREE membership at the event. The November Multiplex will also offer free membership to first time members so bring a friend and to the event and get them started in registered shooting.
Scores are final Saturday at 10:00 a.m. PST so take a look and let me know if see any errors.
Clubs – remember to send a copy of your reports and check to Michelle at the new PITA address: PO Box 1029, Orting, WA 98360. Your State/Provincial fees should now be sent directly to your State/Provincial Secretary/Treasurer. The Lebanon, OR post office box will be closing soon. I will continue as the Multiplex cashier so please email all reports and questions/corrections to me at sue@shootpita.com
Thanks everyone for participating – see you in November!!
Sue Brewer, PITA Assistant and Multiplex Cashier
The online calendar is now showing all of the 2017 shoot dates – check it out!
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Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut by Dale Nelson
The Douglas Ridge Youth Shotgun Team had a very successful weekend at the Hillsboro Trap and Skeet Club P.I.T.A. 2016 Nut Shoot. The Team brought eight youth shooters to the event and started the Tournament off on Saturday September 10 shooting singles trap on squads 1 and 2.
After all the chips hit the ground, Henry Phipps (16) had broken 97/100 targets for his first 50 Straight, his personal best to date and a “D” Class win. We had a little ceremony for Henry’s achievement in which his teammates riddled his lucky hat with #8 shot.
McKenna Johnson (13) won the “D” Class Runner-up in singles with a 95. Please note that this Runner-up is to Teammate Henry’s win in this class! For those of you unfamiliar, the “D” class is all shooters within that average score range. The shooters compete in the “Classes” regardless of age or gender. The Team competes against all participants at the PITA Tournaments, not just other Junior shooters. The exciting thing about all of this is that it is often the Junior shooters that are the stiffest competition!
Dylan Nelson (16) took the Junior Singles title with a 95. Dylan continues to be the top shooter on the team but his teammates are rapidly catching him.
In Saturday’s Handicap, McKenna Johnson took home the Sub-Junior win with an 88. Dylan Nelson took the award for short yardage Handicap “Runner-up” with a 93. In Doubles, McKenna won the Ladies title with a 77. Dylan took a “D” Class runner-up in Doubles with a 91; his personal best doubles score.
On Sunday, Lindsay Barone (17) stepped up to the line and showed us all what she can do in singles! She shot a personal best 92 to take the ladies singles and in the process shot her first 25 straight. 
Gavin Bogden (12) took the Sub-Junior Singles title Sunday in his very first tournament. To top it off, his Grandparents from Germany were there to see it. Good job Gavin!
Dylan won the Junior Singles again on Sunday with another 95. He is a very consistent shooter.
There were several other very good youth shooters at the Nut Shoot and it’s a pleasure getting to know all of these fine young men and women and watching them develop into the future of our sport.
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