Last month I told you about ISTA creating a link to a company that makes decorative bricks with your name or memorialization on it if you donate money to build a new Hall of Fame (HOF). These bricks will create a walkway leading into the HOF. Bill Huhn, the Director in charge of this fundraiser, and Dan Schocke, our IT guy, have made great progress and by the time you read this, the link should be up and running on our webpage. There will also be a place where you can just donate money if you do not want your name on a brick. I realize money is tight, but I hope you all will consider making a donation. It will be something, as shooters, we all can be proud of in the future.
Illinois has two Mega target members. These are shooters that shot more than 20,000 registered targets last year. They are Daniel Meinecke also Leland Hassler. With all the restrictions and cancellations of shoots in Illinois, and across the Midwest, it is amazing to me that these two gentlemen could accomplish this feat. Awesome job guys and keep up the good work.
I want to give a shout out to a good friend of mine. Jim Lyons recently retired from the ISTA Board of Directors and we already miss him. Jim and I have been friends for more years than either one of us want to admit to. When I first joined the Board, many years ago, Jim was the first person to reach out to congratulate me and offer to help me any way he could. Little kindnesses go a long way. They are like ripples that move out across a body of water touching everything in their path. Jim has many ripples that will affect trapshooting for many years to come in Illinois and across the Midwest. Enjoy your retirement, Jim! Just think, now you have more time to kick Mike W's butt.
Little gun clubs really took it on the chin this past shooting season. It was difficult to stage and get attendance at shoots all across the Midwest. Please attend as many of their shoots as possible because they are the backbone of our sport and we can't afford to lose them.
Bill Duncan, ATA Delegate