BALD EAGLE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION E–NEWSLETTER CLUB ESTABLISHED 1942 Mission: The purpose of the association shall be to provide a recreational area for its members and the public for the purpose offirearm practice, to promote the safe and proper use of firearms, sportsmen-like conduct, and the conservation of wildlife. F E B R U A R Y / M AR C H 2 0 1 5 President David Arcand 612-382-8371 darcand@besamn.com Vice President Peter Schultz 651-777-0335 pete.schultz@besamn.com Recording Secretary Terrie Williams 651-227-4057 651-242-4242 Cell garage-girl@comcast.net Treasurer Steve Hansen 651-653-4030 Correspondence Secretary Jack Pendergrass 651-484-4244 jpendergrass@besamn.com Board of Directors and Work Group Leaders 1. Jack Wachlarowicz 651-492-2572 Archery Take a look at the new BESA Website. www.besamn.com User ID’s and passwords are having problems getting out, if you CLUB NEWS have received an emailed receipt for your dues but did not receive the email with User name and password at the same time contact Lynn Arcand, larcand@besamn.com to get yours.  BESA is sponsoring the Burgers for the Troops night again this year on the 4th Wednesday of February and we need a few club members to volunteer to wait tables at the event. That is the 4th Wednesday of every month. Burgers made to order for $6   ◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊◊ August Class BESA is offering a two day "Hunter & Firearm Safety" class for DNR Hunter Certification. This is a Class Room/Field Day for students that have completed the online "HunterCourse.com". Class begins on August 24th from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. & August 29th with Classroom/Field day at the Rifle/Pistol Range from 8 to 10 A.M. Pre-registration & prepay of a non-refundable $7.50 is required. This class will fill very rapidly. The first 16 students that prepay by mail will be registered. So do not be disappointed sign up now. rj888md@comcast.net for the detailed information Welcome January 2015 New Members 2. Dan Ruth 651-426-0869 Road & Grounds 3. Brian van Kleek 651-426-2906 Bus. Trap 4. Jim Schultz 651-387-0432 jschultz@besamn.com Rifle & Pistol 5. Joe Fruci 651-426-7982 Saturday Trap/Skeet Hours of Operation Weekdays 8AM–8PM Saturday 10AM–5PM NO SUNDAY FIREARM SHOOTING ALLOWED FIREARM CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 4TH–OF–JULY WEEK LABOR–DAY WEEKEND David Anger David Bergsrud Justin Bradshaw NicholasGiuliano Robert Goebel Christopher McCalla Justin Neuman Michael Proulx Douglas Robeck Margueritte Uveges AndrewTessier Andrew Timmer Muath Asamarai Brian Strain David Wensmann HOW TO RESERVE WORK TIME ONLINE All members must complete at least 8 hours of work time, and the easiest way to do it is to sign up through the web site. Some of tasks that can be reserved are for Archery, Range Safety Officers on the pistol/rifle and shotgun ranges, and gun show booth duty for the Minnesota Weapons Collectors shows. This year for the first time each member has their individual login for worktime signup. Renewing members should have received a user name and a starting password via email in December or January. If you did not receive one, contact Lynn Arcand at larcand@besamn.com and one will be resent. Also Check you spam filter as the automated emails that were sent with the user and password are likely candidates to be caught there. The “forgot my password” Link is still being developed and should be working in a few weeks. BALD EAGLE PROGRAMS WINTER SKEET & 5 STAND Al Savage ARCHERY Jack Wachlarowicz 651-492-2572 CALENDER Rich Mead calendar@besamn.com CAST BULLET MATCHES John Kaufenberg* 651-592-8818 Mike Rygwalski 651-770-4868 CMP Jack Pendergrass* 651-484-4244 GUN SHOWS Rich Gangl 651-730-0506 WOMEN’S SHOOTING Terrie Williams* 651-227-4057 NEWSLETTER Mike Bengston newslettermike@besamn.com Mark Haupt newslewttermark@besamn.com OLD WEST SHOOTS Dick Gamboni 651-464-5773 ONLINE WORK SCHEDULE Irv Cooper 651-429-0192 Email changes to: schedulemgr@besamn.com PISTOL LEAGUE Steve Jansen 651-777-7224 Bob Yund 612-922-1114 SKEET Al Savage 651-429-3450 TRAP Brian van Kleek 651-426-2906 Business WEDNESDAY SKEET Dennis Lehman 651-433-4001 *Email on page 1 PHONE NUMBER 651-429-9874 WEB ADDRESS www.besamn.com NRA CLUB RENEWAL Write this number on your NRA renewal form! C004857B Mailing Address: Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Assn PO Box 10582 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 HOW TO RESERVE WORK TIME ONLINE HOW TO RESERVE WORK TIME ONLINE Calendars ONLINE WORK TIME RESERVATIONS FOR SALE Signing up for work time is easy and your help is really needed.  Go to www.besamn.com and click on the word membership for the link. Password: Kimber  Remember you are required to cancel your reservation if you can’t work at the time your reserved. Send an email to: schedulemgr@besamn.com or call Irv Cooper at 651-226-7996. Quality Arms receiver. This is a carbine that was purchased by the previous owner in the 1960’s from the DCM. I’ve owned it since about 1969. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 2140 3rd Street White Bear Lake M1 Carbine Everything for the carbine is being sold as a package including: Field Manual, piston wrench, all dies, all mags, both 5 and 15 shot plus dust covers and pouch. There are some 110gr jacketed bullets and a jug of Hercules 2400 powder for reloading and small rifle primers. GI Ammo (LC69, about 1600 rds in 120 rd bandoliers) is available for separate purchase for 25cents a round A copy of loads for reloading is available also at no charge. Sling and oiler come with the gun. The only thing not available is a leather handle carbine bayonet. This is a very good package for a gun that has seen only 2 civilian owners. This is in VERY GOOD condition. All for $1200.00 or negotiable Please call Steve @651 484 0674 DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LAKE 651-429-0145 Complete Insurance Service TC FIREARMS MINNESOTA 2012 PRICES MEMBER NON-MEMBER ARCHERY RANGE ______ $3.00 RIFLE/PISTOL ______ $10 1st gun $5 2nd $15 max SHOTGUN RANGE Leagues: Trap, Skeet $6.00 $7.00 Trap, Skeet, 5 Stand 10 Round Punch Card $55.00 $65.00 Under 18 $4.00 $4.00 Practice or Open and Saturday $5.00 $6.00 Range help is always needed, please take the time to sign-up and get your work hours in Web: www.besamn.com Click on word Membership under the skeet house for link, the password is Kimber Remember you are required to cancel your reservation if you can’t work at the time you reserved. WOLF’S DEN GUN SHOP Permit to Carry Course New – $50.00 GALLIVAN Insurance Agency Inc. Renewal – $25.00 Member Prices NO Range Fees for Members MICHAEL GALLIVAN 12493 Forest Blvd N White Bear Lake 651-429-0070 E-Mail: gallivanmichael@msn.com SHOOTING EQUIPMENT RELOADING SUPPLIES GUNSMITHING Class held at BESA anytime 5554 145th Street North 612-850-1170 Corner of Highway 61 & County Road 14 tblan@tcfirearms.com www.tcfirearms.com Hugo, MN 55038 651-426-2906 MJF MASONRY & CONCRETE INC 50 Brat Flavors Full Service Meats Ready Made Meals Game Processing 28 Years in Business MIKE FLEISCHHACKER President ●Excavation & Grading ●Foundations ●Concrete Slabs ●Driveways ●Retraining Walls ●Sidewalks ●Patios & Walks ●Colored & Stamped Concrete 16040 Jeffrey Ave N Hugo MN 55038 Ph. 651-275-9000 Fx. 651-275-9011 Check our Website www.grundhofers.com 15449 Forest Blvd. N Hugo, MN 55038 Phone: 651-426-2800 FOR SALE Nice 12 gauge Damascus double barrel shotgun. Twin hammer gun and the hammers and triggers work. Wood is very good , walnut, no significant cracks, good checkering, little oil soak. Barrel is age appropriate with no bluing and some old age patina. Sharp is manufacture but no relation to rifle maker. Action is a little loose, to be expected. This is strictly a decoration wall hanger gun. $225.00 or negotiable. Please call Steve 651 484 0674 MANCINIS CHAR HOUSE The Best Pizza in Minnesota WORLD’S FINEST STEAKS 531 WEST SEVENTH AVENUE ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 651-224-7345 Regular Special Chicago Sandwiches Salads Sides Carry Out or Delivery (651) 426-4899 5960 HWY 61 North White Bear Township, MN www.majesticpizzamn.com Not actual gun or correct model © Copyright Bald Eagle Sportsmen's Association. (BESA) This publication may not be reproduced or distributed in any manner without written permission. February 2015