Hi everyone. First off, I want to congratulate two Illinois shooters that have reached milestones. Tom Fester has shot 25,000 Doubles and John Nord has broken 100,000 combined targets. Well done gentlemen!
The Illinois Board of Directors met in early February and made a couple of changes that you need to be aware of: 1) they changed the target minimums for three categories for the All-State Team. Open and Sub-Vet will need to shoot 2000 Singles, 1500 Handicap and 1000 Doubles targets. The Sub-Juniors need to shoot 1500 Singles, 1500 Handicap and 1000 Doubles targets. These changes were made to make the minimums more equitable for everyone. 2) If you want to rent a golf cart for the state shoot, you will need to directly contact Midwest Golf Cart & Equipment Company at either 618-797-2278 or
I told you a few months ago that Dave Dressler and Jim Lyons are being inducted into the Illinois Hall of Fame. An anonymous friend of these two gentlemen would like to have a reception before the induction ceremony. It will begin at 4:30 with adult beverages and a meat and cheese tray. The cake and ice cream will still be after the induction. I hope you can come and honor these two guys.
I am planning to go to small clubs in Illinois this year so I can write about them in my column. If you would like me to visit and write about your club, either call me at 217-854-2280 or e-mail me at
By the time you read this, trapshooting will be going full speed across the country. Remember, set goals, have fun and support your local clubs.
Bill Duncan, ATA Delegate