2022 Dues Bills
The membership team has begun sending out the 2022 dues bills via email. If you have not seen your bill within the next two weeks please check any SPAM or junk mail folders. If after two weeks from this date you have not seen the bill use the contact process below.
Payment Options:
Drop off: Place your payment in a sealed envelope. Make sure to include the membership numbers of all persons you are paying for on the check or money order. Place the sealed envelope through the slot on the membership office door inside the clubhouse. Do not use the mailbox on the porch as this is not opened by the membership team.
U.S. Mail: Place your payment in a sealed envelope. Make sure to include the membership numbers of all persons you are paying for on the check or money order. Mail the payment to "OCSA Box 523, Pembroke, MA 02359-0523". Do not use the forest street address, the post office will not deliver here and your payment may not get recorded.
Electronic: Go to the OCSA Store at old-colony.org/ocsa-store. At the store, you will see a selection for membership renewal. When you select this, you will have the choice to select from a full member, spouse, or junior. With each selection a form will pop up asking for required membership information so we can match the payment to the member. Fill in the information and then add that selection to your cart. You can add as many types of membership payments as needed for your situation. For multiple juniors, simply increase the quantity of junior renewals as needed, fill in the form once and place the remaining juniors' names and membership numbers into the text box at the end of the form. Once you are done select checkout. You will then complete the financial information. You should receive an email confirming completion of the process. NOTE: A service fee is added for all electronic payments. The amount of this fee is detailed in the information field.
Important notes
Please note that we cannot electronically process renewals with range work credits. Continue to use a check after getting your dues bill with the credits.
Please note that you are not required to use the electronic payment service. You may continue to pay by check or cash at the club as in the past using the mail slot on the office door. DO NOT USE THE VENDOR MAILBOX OUTSIDE THE CLUB.
Please note that we are charged a fee by the website hosting company and another fee by the credit card processor. These fees have been added as electronic service fees and are noted in the text when you select the renewal item. I have reproduced this below. If you do not want to pay the processing fee you can continue to use a check once you receive your dues notice.
If paying by check, place the membership numbers for all persons covered on the check.
Contact Information:
For all other questions on membership, send an email to : ocsa_membership@googlegroups,com Include your name & membership number in the email.
NRA Family Day Open House
The OCSA Open House is BACK! Forced to close last year due to Covid, we are bringing it back this year on Sunday September 19th. This is when the club opens its doors to anyone from the public interested in checking us out. The only requirement for admission is that they must register with a young person generally age 10-16. Safety instruction and opportunities to fire certain firearms will be available. SEE FLYER
Each activity will run continuously unless noted otherwise. Black Powder demonstrations will be active from 10am to 12pm, IDPA demonstrations will be active from 12pm to 2pm. Archery will also return for the first time in several years. What we need to make this the success it has always been, are club members willing to lend a hand in one of the following ways:
· A firearm and your time on the line to run it
· Ammunition, all calibers
· Archery assistance
· Administrative help to aid in registration, checking for needs on the line etc.
· Photos and video that the club can use (details on how to submit later).
· Helping to talk to people waiting on the firing line to keep things moving and to talk about what the club has to offer.
Joe Staier will be organizing this event. If interested in helping, donating, or you have questions. Send them to oldcolonyfamilyday@gmail.com
ALL RANGES WILL BE CLOSED TO GENERAL USE UNTIL 2PM
2021 Election Schedule
At the July 12th membership meeting the club President appointed an Election Committee consisting of Richard Yanulis, Carl O’Brien, and Rose Hauser. They will manage the process to provide a slate of nominees for the various elective offices of the Association. A nomination signup sheet is posted in the clubhouse on the bulletin board. Nominations will be closed at the conclusion of the August meeting. Annual elections will take place on Monday September 13th starting at 6pm unless the incumbents are unchallenged.
UPDATE August 2: The incumbents are running unopposed so no election will be needed.
Terms ending:
Rick Sten – Board (I)
Guy Bowers – Board (I)
Dale Solander – Board (I)
Colleen Riley – Secretary
Joe Staier – Treasurer (I)
Archery Project Approved
On June 7th after a unanimous recommendation by the Board of Directors, the membership voted to approve a budget of $40,000 for supporting the return of Archery to OCSA. Plans for the construction of facilities will be detailed on the Archery page.
2021 Junior Conservation Camp
Old Colony Sportsman’s Association is proud to sponsor 1 members child to the Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp. This years recipient is Owen Belanger, congratulations!
If you would like to know more about the program go to https://old-colony.org/mjcc
OCSA Scholarship Winners
THE $500 2021 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO:
Jacob Glenn - Middleboro High School Graduate of 2021
Maya Savage - Pembroke High School Graduate of 2021
Mikayla Shubert - Pembroke High School Graduate of 2021
THE SPECIAL ONE TIME 2020 MAKEUP AWARD WENT TO:
College Student Danielle DeCastro
If you would like to know more about our scholarship program the go to https://old-colony.org/scholarships
COVID-19 Update
Effective May 29th, all remaining COVID operating policy changes will be removed. Members and guests who have not been vaccinated should use their own personal judgement on masks and other issues. If you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone positive in the last 14 days you should not be at the club.
Club Jr. Rifle Survey
OCSA members, guests, and friends. We would like to get your opinion on restarting our Jr. Rifle program. The Jr. Rifle program was very successful in the past and George Wilson is seeking information on the level of interest and if anyone wants to help.
The Junior Rifle program is for people 10-18 years of age. The program works with experienced instructors and mainly uses .22 cal rifles on our 50ft indoor range. You do not need to be a club member to participate. There is a $5 per session fee to cover some operational costs. Students should bring their own eye and ear protection. If there is sufficient interest, some travel to other clubs for matches may be available.
Please only answer the survey once so we can get an accurate picture of the interest. The survey will run until the June 2021 membership meeting.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/Ndt7TpgU2H6FqSy4A
If you have a junior interested or you would like to help please let George know. After completing the survey go to the junior rifle section of the rifle webpage and complete the information request form.
Club Archery Survey
OCSA members, guests, and friends. We would like to get your opinion on restarting our Archery discipline. Please only answer the survey once so we can get an accurate picture of the interest. The survey will run until the June 2021 membership meeting.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/rkzwqjyYUp4Auu276
Want to be kept informed about Archery news? Sign up for our archery email by clicking HERE and then selecting "Request to Join".
Updated COVID-19 Policy
Based on the most recent changes to the Governors orders for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has reviewed and modified it’s temporary operating orders to remain in compliance with these requirements. Indoor spaces go to 100 max or 100% capacity whichever is lower and outdoor areas to 150. All not including staff.
Please use this link to view the document.
New Bylaws Approved
At the membership meeting on April 5th, 2021, the membership unanimously approved the below bylaws. Click on the below link to view them!
Download the Bylaws
Membership Meeting Update
Due to changes in COVID-19 gathering limits, we are going to resume holding meetings live onsite in the main hall beginning April 5th at 7PM. Masks are required please.
Indoor Range Open
After many years of work we are pleased to announce the reopening of the indoor range for standard handgun (no magnums), and .22 rifle. Please watch this video and make sure to download the revised club rules which include updated information for the indoor range.
Indoor Range Hours: 10AM to 10PM
Note: Certain activities have reserved times. Consult the club calendar for information. Currently Precision Pistol is the only active group and has Thursday from 5 - 10pm. Should other activities such as Gallery Rifle, Archery, and Jr. Rifle return, the times will be posted on the club calendar.
Watch Video HERE
Range Rules HERE
Project Page HERE
Updated Range Rules Released
OCSA has published revised range rules effective 3/6/2021. All members are encouraged to download a copy, review and familiarize themselves with the rules. All older versions except those relating to Covid-19 are obsolete.
CLICK HERE
2021 Bylaws Update
At the Board of Directors meeting on February 22nd, the Bylaw committee submitted their report on recommended changes. The changes were approved to be forwarded to the membership at the April membership meeting for approval. At the membership meeting of March 1st this was reported on. The proposed changes are available for the membership to review. As per past changes, these will be voted on as a block, either all accepted or all rejected.
Updated COVID-19 Policy
Based on the most recent changes to the Governors orders for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has reviewed and modified it’s temporary operating orders to remain in compliance with these requirements. Indoor spaces go to 40% capacity and outdoor areas back to 50. All not including staff.
Please use this link to view the document.
Junior Conservation Camp
OCSA is proud to announce our 2021 conservation camp program. Old Colony Sportsman’s Association is proud to sponsor 1 members child to the program that runs August 1-13, 2021. The camp was founded in 1949. Originally it was a cooperative project between the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Game and a citizens group. Since 1983, it has been administered by the Massachusetts Sportsmen’s Junior Conservation Camp, Inc., a non-profit tax-exempt corporation solely responsible for the conduct and operation of the camp.
The application deadline is Friday April 5, 2021 (Received or postmarked). For information, forms, and contact information, go to our dedicated scholarship page at this LINK.
2021 Scholarship Program
OCSA is proud to announce our 2021 scholarship program. This program is open to all members who have children or are the relatives of children attending Pembroke High School. Three $500 awards will be presented by the school. The application deadline is Friday April 2, 2021 (Received or postmarked). For information, forms, and contact information, go to our dedicated scholarship page at this LINK.
Updated COVID-19 Policy
Due to the December 26, 2020 changes to the Governors orders for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the club has reviewed and modified it’s temporary operating orders to remain in compliance with these requirements. Please use this link to view the document.
2021 Membership
As of 4pm on November 15 the renewal period for 2021 has passed. Any unpaid members will now have their access card turned off. To reactivate your account you must contact membership. The electronic renewal payment at the OCSA STORE has been adjusted to reflect the late and reactivation fees. These apply to the main account holder and spouse but not juniors.