As another sign the 2020 target year has been crazy, just as shoots were starting to happen again in Illinois, we are winding down because of old man winter. 2021 can't get here soon enough.
The US Open took place in Missouri this year and several Illinois shooters shot well. Mike Dennis, Steve Dinkelman, Leland Hassler, Frank Payne, Ian Lawrence and Ziggy Tkaczenko represented Illinois well with their usual fine shooting. I was particularly happy to see Leland shooting well again. Good job, Leland! I'll see you this spring.
Bruce Waide has reached 25,000 Handicap targets and Jerry Frieders has shot 75,000 Singles targets. I always say, dedication is something we should admire in our fellow shooters. Good job, gentlemen!
In October, the Board of Directors met face-to-face for the first time in almost a year. I am pleased to announce the election of Pete Von Burg to the ISTA Hall of Fame. Pete has done it all. Along with being a great shot, he has run the KVS Gun Club and helped youth shooting for years in southern Illinois. He is also the reason I got on the board years ago. Congratulations, Pete! I can't think of anyone who deserves this more.
Next month, I'll talk about the Illinois All-Americans for the 2020 target year.
If my figuring is correct, you are reading this in December. I want to wish all shooters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Bill Duncan, ATA Delegate