I don't have any shooting related news this month so I am going to use this column to talk about some exciting news dealing with the Illinois Hall of Fame (HOF). Earlier this year, I told you about the Illinois Board of Directors voting to raise funds to build a new, bigger and better building for the HOF. We found out about a company that makes bricks with the name of a donor that are used to make a walkway leading into the building. This may sound strange to you, but trust me, the effect is actually quite impressive. We used this method to raise money to build an all-weather track at the high school in my home town. My eyes are always drawn to it when I walk in to watch an athletic event.
We are setting up a link on the ISTA webpage (click here for details) that you can click on to look at the bricks and donate money. If you have already donated money, we have a record of it and you will also have a brick on the walk of fame. Illinois Director Bill Huhn has generously agreed to run this program and he can be reached at 708-408-8286 or
I know money is tight, but please consider giving some money. This walkway will only enhance the HOF and make it something we can all be proud of through the years.
I will not be traveling to shoot this winter, so all my friends in Florida and Arizona, shoot well and stay safe.
Bill Duncan, ATA Delegate