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Sent on: October 2nd, 2026
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Maynard Rod and Gun Club Newsletter
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Important Upcoming Club Dates
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Tomorrow, Saturday 10/3 - Volunteer Appreciation Day
Come join us! Meet old friends and make new ones! Let’s work together to make the club better than ever. To celebrate our volunteers our House and Entertainment chairman Bob Duffy will arrange for a meal that’s an upgrade from the traditional work party dogs and burgers!
Start at 8am and work throughout the club to clean up the ranges before wrapping up early afternoon for lunch.
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By-Law Changes - go into affect 2027
Appreciate all the members who were able to attend and discuss the By-Law proposals last Quarterly Club meeting. Here are the changes for both By-Laws that will go into affect January 2027.
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Proposed change to Article VIII, Section 4.
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Starting in 2027, any member who has been in good standing for fifteen (15) years preceding their sixty-fifth (65) birthday is eligible to apply for Life Member status, and may continue to be enrolled as a member of the Club at a reduced rate of Annual dues upon written notification to the Secretary and approval of the Executive Board, with said Annual dues set forth annually by the Executive Board.
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Proposed change to Article III, Section 3.
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The Annual Elections shall be held on the Sunday before the December meeting by secret ballot. The hours of voting shall be 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The ballots shall be prepared by the Secretary and only members in good standing shall be allowed to vote and must show evidence of their membership status to cast a ballot. The Nominating/Election Committee and the Club Secretary shall control the elections, and each member voting.
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A Good Time to Join the Club?...Now!
If ever I would join you… it would be in autumn…
Often in course of corresponding with prospective members, I am asked what’s the best time to join the Club. On so many levels that’s so subjective it defies an easy answer. Why do you want to join? What do you hope to accomplish, for everything there is a season.
While it’s hard to say what the best time to join is because that’s so personal, I can certainly state that there’s a time when it’s clearly best value. And that time is coming now, it’s the 4th Quarter of every year. Through the 1st three quarters, the Club doesn’t prorate membership fees they are calendar year and renewal is due January 1st as specified in the By Laws. But according to our By Laws, the Club does roll those members who join in Q4 of every year, all the way through the next calendar year. So join in October and get 125% for your money.
I’m not sure exactly what the origin is for the Q4 exception, whether it is the Club's, hunting legacy and wanting to attract those preparing for the fall season, or enticement to attract new members before the cold winter months set in, but no matter, the important thing is to encourage friends and family who’ve been on the fence to come down off the fence and join us!
Our facilities are truly never more beautiful than they are in autumn. The Sudbury skeet, 5 stand and wobble skeet fields overlook a blaze of color, even now the maples begin to turn.
Russet oaks crown the trap field and action range and rife ranges even as the bright green grass of softwall fields ripen to gold for winter’s slumber.
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Come and embrace it all and bring new friends with you!
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Upcoming LTC Safety Classes
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Thinking about getting your Massachusetts LTC? The club is hosting the MA State Basic Firearms Safety Course (LTC‑033), the required class for obtaining your FID or LTC. For questions or to sign up, please contact Ken Chin.
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Upcoming Class Dates Session(s) are listed on the club calendar:
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- Saturday, October 10th
- Saturday, October 24th
- Saturday, November 21st
- Saturday, December 12th
- Location: Maynard Rod & Gun Club, 45 Old Mill Rd (off Waltham St)
- Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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Boat Storage for the Season
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For anyone interested - the club is opening up the pavilion again for boat storage during the winter months. $500.00 for the season. Reach out to Julie and Amanda for any questions or additional information.
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Rifle & Pistol News
Please remember that brass clean‑up is mandatory on all ranges — and with the tremendous effort members have already put into tidying the grounds, keeping up this level of care will make a big difference for everyone.
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...and don't forget! We host our Thursday Pistol Practices on the first and third Thursday of every month
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Consider signing up for one of the many training opportunities that we are proud to host! If you are not receiving sign-up notifications, please reach out and we will add you to the distribution list.
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Trap & Skeet News
REMINDER: NO HUNTING LOADS ON THE TRAP AND SKEET FIELDS
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- Only target loads 2 3/4” #7.5, 8 or 9
Trap & Skeet Orientations and Rules
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📢 Mandatory Trap & Skeet Orientation 📢
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All members wishing to use the Trap & Skeet (T&S) ranges must email trapandskeet@maynardrodandgunclub.com to setup a time. Additionally, if you stop by Sunday mornings, someone is usually available to answer questions and explain how the sport works. It’s as challenging as it is fun, so if you’ve never shot skeet or trap before, give it a try. All are welcome!
📅 Date: Sundays - 8am📜 Current Range Rules: T&S Range Rules
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MRGC Members Lounge – Your Place to Unwind!
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
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Join us in the Lounge for College and NFL Football every weekend! There's often a great group watching the games, enjoying a potluck of crockpot meals and desserts.
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Saturday Night Movie Nights will be taking place once a Month 7:00 pm. Check the White Board for details. Movie Spook-a-thon begins! Bring an app to share!
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Tomorrow 10/3 - Shutter Island
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October 17th - Halloween 2
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October 24th - Friday the 13th
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October 31st - Crystal Lake
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Spread the Word! The club is a great spot for family and friends gatherings — tell your neighbors and friends! Members receive discounted rates. For reservations or inquiries, contact rgcomanagers@gmail.com.
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✨ Saturday Hours: Extended hours to 8pm! ✨
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Solar Panel Updates
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After months of twist and turns, our solar panel project is finally moving toward implementation!
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Eversource approved interconnect to our phase 3 power in the clubhouse. This means our panels will be offset our biggest bill! Our solar power installer Revision has marked the field for the newly adjusted array. And Jim Coughlin has set up temporary fencing to save the placement of the stakes from accidental displacement by cars.
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Dig safe is expected on site shortly and next week revisions vendor will come in to place the ground screws that will anchor the panels.
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The future is bright for us here!
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Save the Date: Annual Game Dinner 1/30/27
To the hunters in our club,
It's that time of year again when we are heading into the woods, fields and waterways to enjoy the common bond that brings us all together. Whether it's fishing or hunting, I wish everyone the best of luck this year, and above most, I hope for your safe return with a cooler filled with fish or your truck bed filled with your wild harvest.
With that being said, I would like to remind everyone that the next wild game supper is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2027 in the clubs function hall. If you should be successful this season it would be great if you could share a little bit of your harvest with the club for the game supper menu items. We will be accepting donations of Venison, Moose, Bear, Boar, Fish, Pheasant, Goose, Duck, etc, anything you can donate helps.
This wild game supper can't go on without your support, and as a reminder, you don't have to be a hunter to enjoy the event. This is a find raiser for your club and everyone's invited to attend, including your families, your friends, your co-workers, etc. We will announce when tickets go on sale, which is usually around the first or second week in December.
Any donations can be brought up to the club during open hours and the club steward can get access to the freezer in the lower kitchen. Or you can contact/text me at 508-371-5590 and I can make arrangements for you to drop off your donation.
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Happy hunting, be safe and I hope to hear from you with a donation!
Andy
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Club Leadership
We work for you. Please feel free to contact us to share your ideas and constructive feedback for the good of the club.
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President – Bob Trombly - president@maynardrodandgunclub.com
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Vice President – Jim Foley - vicepresident@maynardrodandgunclub.com
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Treasurer – Mike Murphy - treasurer@maynardrodandgunclub.com
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Secretary – Megan Slight - secretary@maynardrodandgunclub.com
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Club Meetings
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Quarterly Club Meetings - All General Members are encouraged to attend
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Stay connected and help shape the future of the club! Come to hear updates, Report read-outs, share feedback, and engage with club leadership. Afterward, enjoy time to socialize in the members’ lounge.
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📅 When: 3rd Monday of the last month of each quarter (March, June, September, December)
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🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Function Hall
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Executive Board Meetings – For Board Members Only
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The club’s Executive Board, made up of 13 elected members, meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse. These meetings are not open to general members, but if you have a topic for review, comments, questions, or suggestions, please reach out to any chair member.
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🚨 Attention New Members:
All regular new members are required to attend an Executive Board meeting in person with their completed application, social members are exempt.
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For more information, contact any Club officer or E-board representative.
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