Spring 2025

 

     

SPRING 2025

It wasn't that long ago that we welcomed in a new year and prepared for the many changes that would come along.  Spring has finally arrived and all that has taken place so far, well, it's been interesting, to say the least! 

A lot of positive changes are in motion for our club this year and we are looking forward to the opening of our new Trap House, complete with our new Clay Thrower, thanks to the efforts of several board and club members who have put great effort into updating this facility.

June will be the start of our Summer Fishing Contest, open to all club member children and families.  There's nothing better than having the kids put down their iPads, phones and other devices and get them out fishing!  This summer-long contest will allow for many terrific fishing opportunities.  Rules and additional information will go out to all club members for this fun contest.

Two big work events will take place in the months ahead which will allow club members to get their required work hour commitment in and contribute to the maintenance of club grounds, ranges and facilities.

One big club event of the summer season will be our Friends & Family BBQ on August 2nd.  Always a great gathering of club members, family and many friends, who enjoy an outstanding barbeque put together by several club "chefs".  One highlight of the day is our Annual Food Throwdown Competition where club members compete for the best-of-the-best with bringing a specific food item to the judging table.  Winners get a custom trophy and bragging rights for the year ahead!

The best part about the Kent Rod & Gun Club is the teamwork behind various club improvement projects with the goal to keep club facilities updated for the benefit of our membership.  It's all about volunteer work and those club members who never hesitate to give their time, effort and talent, with jobs needing to be done are what keeps this club always moving in a positive direction. 

We continue to look forward to endless possibilities as this year continues to roll along!

Michael Thomas, President

Board of Directors

Kent Rod & Gun Club

 

As we step into the fresh start of a new year, we pause to reflect on the incredible moments we shared as a club in 2024 and look ahead to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in 2025.

The Kent Rod and Gun Club is more than just a space to gather, it is a community built on shared passion, support, a commitment to growth and, most of all, member teamwork which is key for our organization. Members of this club have played a vital role in shaping and improving our atmosphere and facilities.  In addition, we have been proud to be a long-established part of the Putnam County community for the past seventy-seven years.

In the year ahead, we will work to find ways to use our collective strength to make a positive impact in our community, whether through volunteer initiatives or charitable giving.

We look forward to making 2025 remarkable!

Michael Thomas, President

Board of Directors

Kent Rod and Gun Club

 

The goals of our club are focused on supporting Second Amendment rights while constantly encouraging safe and efficient handling of firearms, promoting shooting sports for people of all ages and ability, while providing a convenient and safe location for our members and guests to practice and compete with their firearms.

The Kent Rod & Gun Club is proud to be a Gold Medal club with the National Rifle Association and we support legal and responsible gun ownership and handing.  From the serious competitor to the casual plinker or those who just need a good facility to sight in their hunting firearms, we've had a place for everyone for seventy-six years in our community.  We are a working club which functions as a team with the help of  our "member power"!

We've had a busy 2024 with several projects undertaken at our club and nearing completion, especially a complete upgrade to our Trap Shooting facility.    Like with any job, one is finished and there's a list of more to be done; our focus is on continuously upgrading our club facilities.  We look forward to more club updates in 2025.

This year will slowly wind down with several club events and a huge favorite, our Annual Turkey Shoot, which will take place on Sunday, October 6th; a fun day of shooting, a light breakfast and a terrific luncheon, $25.00 per person!  Additional rounds, $5.00, Slug guns (bring your own Sabots if you wish) and Muzzleloaders.  NO rimfire!  Friends and family are welcome, pre-registration is required and will close on September 30th. 

Email our club at...kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com for more information.

 

Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow.

– Albert Einstein

We've enjoyed a year of celebration with the 75th Anniversary of our club and it's because of the support and participation from our membership.  The new year ahead promises to be one of change and growth, on many levels; we hope that, all combined, it will be a better year for everyone.

May I extend my wishes, and that of our Executive Officers and Board of Directors, for a Happy, Healthy, 2024!

Mike Thomas, President

Kent Rod & Gun Club

Rest easy...

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Kent Rod & Gun Club and, with that, a reminder that our club and its membership have been part of the Kent community since 1948.

For our club, it's all about...community!  Reaching out and lending support when needed, not just to our membership but to those organizations who do the same for all Kent residents.  

This past March, our Kent Police Department dealt with the devastating loss of two of their K-9 Officers, Raven and Maverick, within three days of each other.  To state that this was heartbreaking is an understatement, especially for Sgt. Ashe and Sgt. VanderWoude of the Kent Police Department, both who were companions and family to both dogs.

During his career, K-9 Radar, known for having a gentle side and gentle heart, apprehended felons, recovered narcotics and reunited loved ones with their families.  K-9 Maverick, along with K-9 Radar, assisted the Kent Police, and surrounding communities, with locating stolen property, tracking missing children, criminal suspects and detecting narcotics.  When K-9 Maverick wasn't on patrol, his joy was being with his family.

Our club, and its membership, recently sent a donation in support of the Town of Kent Police Department's K-9 Unit.  It is our hope that others will do the same so that our police department can continue their service and commitment to our Kent community.

Rest easy, Radar and Maverick.  Thank you for your service.

2023 - A year of Celebration!

 

“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.”

As we look over our shoulders, leaving 2022 behind, our attention turns to the road ahead and the start of a new year.  Almost like a fresh start, a new year holds a special magic, with a promise of new opportunities and possibilities to make positive changes in our lives. 

2023 is a very special year for the Kent Rod & Gun Club as we celebrate our 75th Anniversary as a sportsman's club. In this span of time, we've enjoyed so much positive growth, all thanks to the support of our membership.

As the quote reads on this post, we plan to bring events and more to this new year and we will celebrate our commitment in continuing to be an integral part of our community.

Happy, Healthy, New Year!

Mike Thomas, President

Executive Officers

Board of Directors

Kent Rod & Gun Club

Pause to Remember

 

According to History, Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971 to commemorate those killed in any American-fought war.  For many, it's the start of the summer season giving people time off from work to spend with family and friends.  Pause to remember that this is a solemn holiday, take time to remember all who were lost while protecting our freedoms.

Spending time with family and friends is what the Kent Rod & Gun Club is about, providing many opportunities to enjoy club gatherings and sportsman events throughout each year.  As the pandemic and its restrictions have waned, significantly, we look forward to a continuance of club activities and, given the ever-rising price of gas, there's nothing like staying close to home and take part in the fun.

Check our Club Event Calendar and don't hesitate to contact us at...kentrodandgun@gmail.com... with any questions.

Mike Thomas, President