Updated COVID-19 Policy
Based on the most recent changes to the Governors orders for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has reviewed and modified it’s temporary operating orders to remain in compliance with these requirements. Indoor spaces go to 40% capacity and outdoor areas back to 50. All not including staff.
Please use this link to view the document.
Junior Conservation Camp
OCSA is proud to announce our 2021 conservation camp program. Old Colony Sportsman’s Association is proud to sponsor 1 members child to the program that runs August 1-13, 2021. The camp was founded in 1949. Originally it was a cooperative project between the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Game and a citizens group. Since 1983, it has been administered by the Massachusetts Sportsmen’s Junior Conservation Camp, Inc., a non-profit tax-exempt corporation solely responsible for the conduct and operation of the camp.
The application deadline is Friday April 5, 2021 (Received or postmarked). For information, forms, and contact information, go to our dedicated scholarship page at this LINK.
2021 Scholarship Program
OCSA is proud to announce our 2021 scholarship program. This program is open to all members who have children or are the relatives of children attending Pembroke High School. Three $500 awards will be presented by the school. The application deadline is Friday April 2, 2021 (Received or postmarked). For information, forms, and contact information, go to our dedicated scholarship page at this LINK.
Updated COVID-19 Policy
Due to the December 26, 2020 changes to the Governors orders for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has reviewed and modified it’s temporary operating orders to remain in compliance with these requirements. Please use this link to view the document.
2021 Membership
As of 4pm on November 15 the renewal period for 2021 has passed. Any unpaid members will now have their access card turned off. To reactivate your account you must contact membership. The electronic renewal payment at the OCSA STORE has been adjusted to reflect the late and reactivation fees. These apply to the main account holder and spouse but not juniors.
Updated COVID-19 Policy
Due to recent changes to the Governors orders for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has reviewed and modified it’s temporary operating orders to remain in compliance with these requirements. Please use this link to view the document.
Election Results
Reelected for another three year term are:
Dave DeCastro – Board (I)
Bill Earl – Board (I)
Franco Scarpino – Board (I)
Reelected for another one year term
Joe Staier – Treasurer (I)
Since no one ran for Secretary, the Board of Directors appointed Colleen Riley to a one year volunteer term.
Annual Meeting and Election Process
Elections 5:30 - 7pm
General meeting 7pm
COVID-19 Membership Meetings: The September 14th 7pm meeting brings additional challenges due to it also being our annual meeting and vote. This is also the last meeting we can hold outdoors due to the changing daylight conditions as we enter the fall. The state has also lowered the gathering limits to 50 outdoor and 25 indoor with substantial fines for violations.
This year, we have been getting 20 to 25 new members per month which when combined with the required current members for a quorum violate these indoor gathering limits. This requires the board to consider several options going forward, some of which may require your vote on Monday night, September 14. We will once again have chairs out in the parking lot and once those chairs are filled that will be our limit.
Election Procedure: [9/14 voting times 5:30– 7:00pm] none of the positions are contested this year. Dave DeCastro, Bill Earl, and Franco Scarpino are all seeking reelection to the Board with Joe Staier as Treasurer. No one is running for Secretary. Colleen Riley has volunteered for appointment to the secretary’s position for the coming year so this will be up for ratification at the meeting. Our by-laws require a written vote even when there are no contested seats, so to carry this out we will ask that you enter the clubhouse via the left door, check-in, vote, and leave. If seats are available outside, you may stay for the membership meeting to help with the required votes for the next several months.
Due to the extra load that voting places on the membership team they will not be taking any dues questions Monday night. Masks are recommended.
New Range Rules
OCSA has published revised range rules effective 8/10/2020. All members are encouraged to download a copy, review and familiarize themselves with the rules. All older versions except those relating to Covid-19 are obsolete. Revised booklets are currently not available.
2020 Election Schedule
At the July 13th membership meeting the club President will appoint an Election Committee consisting of three members, none of whom shall be an officer of the Association, to provide a slate of nominees for the various elective offices of the Association. A nomination signup sheet will be posted in the clubhouse at the end of the membership meeting. Nominations will be closed at the conclusion of the August meeting. Annual elections will take place on Monday September 14th starting at 6pm.
Running for office: (I)=Incumbent
Dave DeCastro – Board (I)
Bill Earl – Board (I)
Franco Scarpino – Board (I)
? – Secretary (currently appointed)
Joe Staier – Treasurer (I)
This list has been updated after nominations close.
Revised Operating Rules
The Board of Directors has issued the below revised temporary CV-19 rules based on the most recent state guidelines. These replace all previous temporary rules starting 5/21/20.
CLICK HERE FOR REVISED RULES
OCSA to Re-Open
Dear fellow members, OCSA has discussed reopening with various officials over the last several weeks. We entered into these discussions on our own and believe we have created the multi-step process outlined in the below linked document in good faith. We know that many members are eager to get back to the range but to make this work we must have SO/RSO volunteers willing to supervise that this agreement is followed especially on weekends or the club risks being shut down again. It is your club, not a business with employees, so it is your responsibility to pitch in and make this work. The club will resume operations as outlined in the below linked document effective Tuesday May 19th.
CLICK HERE FOR MODIFIED RULES
OCSA Events and COVID-19
updated 03/17/2020:
OCSA has evaluated and continues to evaluate the latest information out of washington dc and the State House. At this time the club REMAINS open for general range use but closed to most organized activity. Please check back for updated information and check the club calendar for specific event information. please read the below statement from ocsa.
Pistol Range Closed 2/12/2020
The outdoor pistol range will be closed on Wednesday February 12th for the day so that range maintenance can take place.
Temporary Road Restriction
The road running through Black Powder to IDPA has recently been worked on using reclaimed asphalt. This material needs time to properly set so we ask that NO vehicle traffic uses this road for the month of February. Also note that the road will not be plowed for the remainder of this winter.
Any Questions contact Chief Range Officer Franco Scarpino. EMAIL (ocsa_crso@googlegroups.com)
Rifle Range Closure (UPDATE #7)
UPDATE #7: 1/30/20 @ 19:46 - At the time of this update the contractors should have finished work on he rifle range and the range should be open for general use starting Friday 1/31/20. Please verify that all construction equipment has been removed and no workers are on the range.
UPDATE #6: The rifle range will be closed on 1/30/2020 so that crews can finish closing the trenches dug this past week. No other range is affected.
UPDATE #5: The rifle range will be closed on 1/29/2020 so that crews can finish closing the trenches dug this past week. No other range is affected.
UPDATE #4: The rifle range will be closed on the following dates: 1/27/2020 and 1/28/2020 so that crews can continue updates to the clubs natural gas conversion. No other range is affected and the trench has now been filled in between rifle and pistol so please use the regular gate for access.
UPDATE #3: The rifle range will be closed on the following dates: 1/24/2020 and 1/27/2020 so that crews can continue updates to the clubs natural gas conversion. No other range is affected. However there is a trench that blocks off the pistol range from the normal entrance. Please enter using the gate behind the caretakers building off the road leading to Black Powder and IDPA.
UPDATE #2: The rifle range will be closed on the following dates: 1/22/2020, 1/23/2020, and possibly 1/27/2020 so that crews can continue updates to the clubs natural gas conversion. No other range is affected.
UPDATE #1: Wednesday 1/15/2020 for a range cleanup and Monday 1/20/2020 & 1/21/2020 weather permitting for continued work on the natural gas conversion. No other range is affected.
Please check back at this announcement for updates.
All Ranges Closed (UPDATED)
11/1/2019 @ 1350: Power has been restored and a check of the ranges has not identified any storm damage that affects there use. All ranges are reopen as of 2PM.
11/1/2019 @ 0930: Do to power outages which also affect the access system and range safety lighting at the club, all ranges are closed until power is restored and all ranges are checked for safety related damage. Watch this announcement page for additional information.
All Ranges Closed (updated)
10/18/2019: Hello members, hope you all survived the wind without too much trouble. I am pleased to report that the club power is restored and a quick inspection by Richard this morning allows us to reopen the range. If you come to the club and find something of concern please email the Chief Range Officer, Franco Scarpino at ocsa_crso@googlegroups.com
10/17/2019: Do to tree issues & power outages which also affect the access system and range safety lighting at the club, the range is closed effective 10/17/2019 @ 1PM until power is restored and all ranges are checked for safety related damage. Watch this announcement page for additional information.
New 200 Yard Flag Rule
Per Chief Range Officer Franco Scarpino:
With the completion of the new 200 yard sash pit we are introducing a revision to the 200 yard flag usage as outlined below do to a concern someone newly arriving at the line may not see anyone downrange at 200 yards because they are in the pit and believe the lights were left on by mistake.
The club will no longer be building 200 yard stationary target frames. Please use the new frames in the pit for mounting your targets.
Revised Procedure:
When calling for a cold range to service 200 yard pit targets.
Sound the buzzer three times.
Turn on the red warning lights.
If going to 200 yards place the 200 yard range flag on the baffle support pole as always.
This indicates persons are at 200 yards.
If you go into the “sash pit” there is a new red flag which should be installed into a pipe at the top of the pit stairs.
This will indicate someone is in the pit.
When done in the pit remove the flag back to it’s storage location.
Remove the flag on the baffle pole.
Sound the buzzer three times.
Turn off the warning lights.
This is in addition to the flag placed up range just in front of the firing line.
Flag in Down Location
Flag in Up Location
200 Yard Sash Pit Rebuild Complete
Work on the 200 yard range has been completed except for some minor items. The pits may now be used. Please note there is now a red flag at the 200 yard pit that is intended to signal to the rest of the range that people are in the pit changing targets. The red flag at the firing line is still to be used to indicate a cold range while people are changing targets at 200 yards.