We’re sorry to announce that Michelle Wade has taken another position and is moving on from the PITA.  The Executive Committee, upon receiving Michelle’s letter of resignation, went right to work looking for a replacement.  We contacted all of the previous applicants to determine whether any of those people were still interested.  This past Monday evening (1/30/17) we interviewed two applicants and we are happy to announce that the position of Executive Secretary has been offered to Kay Reynolds of Idaho.  Many of you may remember her as a cashier at the Grand Pacific or from shoots in Idaho.  She has been involved in trapshooting for about 15 years and she will begin serving as your new Executive Secretary in about two weeks. Effective February 13th the new PITA address will be PO Box 5276, Twin Falls, ID 83303.  The new PITA email address is info@shootpita.com.

In other news, the PITA is looking for a new Treasurer.  No, our Treasurer hasn’t quit.  He happens to be serving as our President.  Billy Myers has been the PITA treasurer for the past 10+ years and he feels that it’s time for someone else to take the position.  This is a volunteer appointed position so you aren’t subject to election every year.  If you have a background in accounting and think that you may be interested in this position, please get in touch with Billy Myers at bydnsilly@hotmail.com for a copy of the job description.

Speaking of openings….We’re going to have a few on the Executive Committee this summer!  As you may recall, we had some members of the EC resign in October.  Those positions were filled by Mike Riggs, Geoff Fern, Rusty Brewer, Corey Ashbeck, and Jennifer Carter.  The three latter positions are up for election at the Grand Pacific General Meeting this coming July.  Have you always wanted to join the exciting world of Trapshooting Association Management?  Now is your opportunity!  Contact Jennifer Carter at daveandjencarter@hotmail.com if you’re interested!

Jennifer Carter, Chair of the Nominating Committee

PITA continues to offer free membership for all youth shooters wishing to register targets.  The Grand Pacific provides team awards and individual scholarships for those shooting the Championship Singles.  PITA youth All-stars are also awarded scholarships.

Washington State PITA is offering the following opportunities for youth shooters. Click here to view.

PITA Y-E-S is a 501c3 organization.  Donations gladly accepted.

The annual SHOT Show (Shooting-Hunting-Outdoor-Trade show) was held in Las Vegas January 17-20.  This is a mind boggling event with over 65,000 invitation only attendees browsing over 1,600 product displays.  Mike Riggs, new PITA director, and yours truly representing the PITA visited our past and hopefully future supporters.  This event continues to provide access to a huge variety of potential trophies, product and resources.  A special thanks to White Flyer for introducing us to this event years ago.

Some of our old friends, including Browning, White Flyer, Rio, Briley, Boyt Harness and RCBS are a few of the contacts the SHOT show provides.  These and others are on board for the 2017 Grand Pacific providing guns, ammo and other products. If your business is interested in being a part of our event as a sponsor, advertiser or vendor please contact me.

Sue Brewer, PITA Assistant

sue@shootpita.com  or phone 541-258-8766

On Saturday January 14, 2017 the Douglas Ridge Youth Shotgun Team shot the Portland Gun Club New Year’s Tournament.  If you weren’t there you really missed out.  The temperatures fluctuated between 17 and 23 degrees with winds of 20-30 mph and gusts to about 40 mph.  The wind chill temp was 5 degrees.  In a nutshell, it was brutal.

Our Team Photographer, Dave Phipps, took some great photos and has them at  https://flic.kr/s/aHskC9DJNL for your enjoyment. 

These kids are tough!  Obviously, I’m very proud of the Team but I want to especially thank the families for coming out and bringing the Team to the shoot.  Just getting there was an adventure and no one bailed.  We are very lucky to have the support of the gun club paired with the incredible support from the families.

Article by Dale Nelson

Are you a PITA life member that has not registered targets in the last 3 years, ordered a yearbook, sponsored a youth membership or Grand Pacific trophy??  If so, this message is for you:

Every year about this time we begin the task of sorting through the life members to determine their status.  Should be pretty easy you would think, mark off those no longer with us and get on with it.  Not true.  Being a life PITA member entails a lot more than your worldly status and has a big impact on the overall operation of the Association.   To address the situation some changes were made to Section A of the Rule Book which I will outline for you.

Life members not registering PITA targets for three consecutive years will be classed as “inactive” and not automatically receive the yearbook or other mailings.  To return to “active” status you simply do any one of the following:

1. Shoot PITA registered targets at least every third year.
2. Request in writing (mail or email) to remain as “active”.
3. Sponsor one or more youth annual dues, cost ten dollars each.
4. Buy your yearbook, cost fifteen dollars.  Historically, being a life member brought with it the privilege of receiving the Averages & History Yearbook automatically until the Executive Committee realized it had become a waste of funds. Life members must now shoot 2,500 targets a year to receive the yearbook at no cost (100 targets for Elders).
5. Advertise or sponsor in the Grand Pacific program.

Doing one of the above will keep your membership status active.  You will receive a yearly mailing which includes the shoot schedule and form to order a yearbook, sponsor a youth or trophy and request a wallet size card. Click here to update your status online.

Finally, the Executive Committee values all our life members and considers their membership an expression of support to the Association.

Thank you all.

Sue Brewer, PITA Assistant

The results of the January Multiplex are posted – be sure to check your scores on the Shoot Results page before they become final Saturday, January 14 – 10:00 a.m. P.S.T.

Let’s all hope for warmer and drier weather for the February event!

The Hall of Fame committee is proud to announce the 2017 Hall of Fame inductees.

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2016 is the first year of a modified team selection and additional teams for seniors, elders and sub-juniors.  Click here to see the new criteria and those who made the teams.

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The December Multiplex results are posted.  Please check your scores and notify us immediately of any errors/omissions – sue@shootpita.com .   The payout for the October, November & December events will be mailed soon.  Be sure your PITA dues are current so you receive your check.  If you need to renew just click here to renew online or phone Michelle at 253-381-1499.  Also if your total winnings for 2016 from PITA (Multiplex and Grand Pacific combined) are over $600 and you have not provided us with a W-9 you will need to do so before your check can be mailed.

The schedule of events was set by the Executive Committee at their 11/29 meeting.  Except for the move to Spokane Gun Club there are scarcely any changes from previous years.

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