Club Archery Survey
OCSA members, guests, and friends. We would like to get your opinion on restarting our Archery discipline. Please only answer the survey once so we can get an accurate picture of the interest. The survey will run until the June 2021 membership meeting.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/rkzwqjyYUp4Auu276
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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 100 max or 100% capacity whichever is lower and outdoor areas to 150. All not including staff.
Please use this link to view the document.
New Bylaws Approved
At the membership meeting on April 5th, 2021, the membership unanimously approved the below bylaws. Click on the below link to view them!
Download the Bylaws
Membership Meeting Update
Due to changes in COVID-19 gathering limits, we are going to resume holding meetings live onsite in the main hall beginning April 5th at 7PM. Masks are required please.
Indoor Range Open
After many years of work we are pleased to announce the reopening of the indoor range for standard handgun (no magnums), and .22 rifle. Please watch this video and make sure to download the revised club rules which include updated information for the indoor range.
Indoor Range Hours: 10AM to 10PM
Note: Certain activities have reserved times. Consult the club calendar for information. Currently Precision Pistol is the only active group and has Thursday from 5 - 10pm. Should other activities such as Gallery Rifle, Archery, and Jr. Rifle return, the times will be posted on the club calendar.
Watch Video HERE
Range Rules HERE
Project Page HERE
Updated Range Rules Released
OCSA has published revised range rules effective 3/6/2021. 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.
CLICK HERE
2021 Bylaws Update
At the Board of Directors meeting on February 22nd, the Bylaw committee submitted their report on recommended changes. The changes were approved to be forwarded to the membership at the April membership meeting for approval. At the membership meeting of March 1st this was reported on. The proposed changes are available for the membership to review. As per past changes, these will be voted on as a block, either all accepted or all rejected.
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.
Phase-2 Rules Update
The Board of Directors has issued the below revised temporary CV-19 rules based on the most recent state phase-2 guidelines. These replace all previous temporary rules starting 6/11/20.
Key changes include
Access to club by guests.
Opening of discipline buildings with certain guidelines.
Resumption of events/competitions with certain guidelines.
For all the updates click below.
CLICK HERE FOR REVISED RULES
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