Row of Honor

The Kent Rod & Gun Club, in support of our Veterans, is proud to join the assemblage of flags in the Putnam County Row of Honor at Lake Gleneida, as a sponsor of Flag #473.

This is a symbolic, visual. reminder for everyone to take pause and salute the invaluable sacrifice and bravery of our Veterans.

Sponsorship of these American-made flags is meant to raise awareness and funds for various Veteran's programs.

Fall Events!

After a muggy and sometimes rainy Summer, we're slowly heading into Fall and some of our favorite events here at the Kent Rod & Gun Club!

Satuday, September 7th, our yearly Club Bonfire and Camp-out - Weather Permitting!  A great time for anyone wanting to pitch a tent and tell some war stories around the fire.  Bring along your own food and beverages, the club grill will be lit for cooking.  
                           Please note that ALL ranges will close at 4 p.m.  

Sunday, September 22nd, Annual Sight-in Sunday-12 Noon!  Get your gear in shape for the hunting season and...for our big Turkey Shoot in October.

Sunday, October 6th, Annual Turkey Shoot-10 a.m.!   Not just for shotgun, bring your Crossbows, Longbows and Compound Bows to the competition as well!  And, of course, bring along family and friends!  After shooting, everyone will enjoy a Turkey, with all the trimmings, feast!  Shoot us an email with your head count!

Registration for our Annual Big Buck Contest opened at our August meeting.  This is a Members Only event and all sign-up must be done, in person, at our monthly meetings.  Registration will close at our October membership meeting.

A man for all seasons

In the blink of an eye, our club lost a valued member and dear friend with the passing of Don Hopko on July 29, 2019.

As is often said, there are no words but, in Don's case, there are great memories of a highly-skilled sportsman, an active member for almost 41 years and past Board Member of the Kent Rod & Gun Club.  

Don definitely was a man for all seasons and our club will miss his input and guidance on many levels.

Judge James Reitz...remembering a friend.

Behind his smile was dedication and commitment.  His vision for others was genuine as he focused on second chances whenever possible.  Judge Reitz was fully invested in the community of Putnam County and conducted himself with grace and great honor.

Always active in community service, he supported many organizations, giving his time without hesitation.  He championed the Putnam County Judicial Diversion/Treatment Court, a program that provides addicts with an alternative path to incarceration.  Judge Reitz tirelessly advocated for addiction recovery and his program helped to save many lives in our county.  This court has proven to be a monumental success, emulated by several courts across our country.  In fact, this Putnam County drug court was so successful, it garnered the attention of NBC TV producers who put together a five-part documentary series, about drug addiction in America, called "Hooked: America's Heroin Epidemic."  Judge Reitz and his drug court were featured in two of the episodes with the piece receiving an Emmy award.


Our club was fortunate in having him address our membership on various occasions and he was thrilled to be included, along with his wife, Barbara, in several of our social events.  This...was the kind of man Jim Reitz was.  Always consistent, always ready to participate at the drop of an email or a phone call.  His sincerity in letting people know that they mattered...was a highly admirable quality.

For one of our club's board members, a cherished memory will be Judge Reitz's officiating at his marriage and how very special that day was for those who attended.  Not wanting to perform the ceremony just in his chambers, he led the gatherers into the historical courthouse, married the couple, became the wedding photographer and made the occasion a wonderful event.

Our collective hearts are heavy.  

We have lost a great friend on so many levels here at the Kent Rod & Gun Club. 

Summer Club Update!

After too many rainy week-ends, it finally looks like Summer is on its' way and, as usual, events are lining-up at our club!

• Sunday, June 23rd....our Annual Pan Fish Derby

Take the kids fishing and come up to the clubhouse for the 12:00 weigh-in!  A light lunch and prizes for our fisher-kids will follow!  No better time spent than fishing with the children.  Drop us an email if planning to attend for our head count.
 

• Sunday, July 21st, Summer Clean-up Work Event at 9:00 a.m.  

All work sign-in must be no later than 10:00 a.m.  Lots to do to keep our club and grounds in great shape!  A light breakfast and home-cooked lunch will be served to all club members who come to lend a helping hand!

• Annual Big Buck Contest...Club Members Only...registration opens Friday, August 2nd! 

Deer must be taken in New York State

Deer must be tagged correctly and only with your tag, no family or friend's tag will be accepted. 

Club members must present their own rack, not someone else's.  Participating club members must be present when the final winners are announced at the February 2020 meeting.

Pre-registration, in person, starts August 2nd, 2019.  Junior club members will automatically be included on their parent's registration.

All registration will close on October 4th, 2019.

   

• Our BIG event....Saturday, August 3rd, Family BBQ...1 to 7 p.m.  

A great day to kick-back with friends and family and enjoy some terrific food served by club members!  Play some Horseshoes, Badminton, take chances on our huge Raffle Table and...topping it off will be our Annual Food Throw Down competition with club members bringing their best to the judging table!  Get those reservations in ASAP...shoot us an email with your head count!

Club Update - St. Patty's Dinner

So far, this hasn't been one of those Winters, as far as the weather goes.  Moderate snow, some ice and a few other elements mixed-in, but...we're in a new year and our club is looking forward to our next big event!

Saturday, March 9th, 7:00 p.m., Annual St. Patty's Dinner!  

We enjoy boasting about how this is one of THE best Corned Beef & Cabbage dinners in Putnam County and this year promises to be the same, if not better than the last!

Tender cuts of prime Corned Beef served with all the trimmings plus...a huge hit at our club...Colcannon...a buttery blend of mashed potatoes, sauteed cabbage and Irish Bacon!  Soda, water and coffee...BYOB!  And did we mention desserts?  There will be plenty for those who want to indulge!

Everyone is welcome...members, family and friends!  Please...get your reservations in ASAP as seating will be limited and there will be NO walk-ins the night of the dinner!

            Price:  Adults $25.00 per person...Children 12 and under...$5.00 each.

And, all reservations will be accepted either by emailing our club with your head count or...for our club members, sign-up at our next membership meeting on March 1st which will be the deadline for ALL reservations.