CCR News September 2019 | Page 16

September CCR Shooters Corner Credit & Debit Card Fees By the time you read this the last summer holiday of the year will be behind us and most of the kids are headed back to school. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming hunting seasons. Recently, the fun shoot at the range was a hit for all who participated. A special thanks to Roger Ray for securing the DNR Hunter Safety self-contained realistic first-person shooter simulation trailer. Another special thanks to Bob Herrmann for his assistance in running it. Please let the Ranch know if you would like future events like this to occur. Thanks to Mike Krupnek for heading it up and planning it out with Yvonne from the office. Also, Lanny Cotner and Cameron Geralds for their help. Now for a reminder about the use of the ranges. The following should be understood by all members with guests using the ranges. ***Range Badges are Required for All Shooters*** This is a reminder that everyone shooting at the rifle, shotgun and archery ranges must display a Sports Access badge. This includes members and guests, adults and minors. Adults must sign the sports access Release and Indemnification agreement. Minors 18 and under must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Agreement. Upon signing, members will receive an updated membership card showing “SPORTS ACCESS.” Non-members will receive a Range Access card showing “SPORTS ACCESS.” All range users must display their Sports Access card when using the ranges. The office will be happy to provide you with a clip to attach the card to your clothing. At the rifle range you may display your card on the shooting bench you are using. Your card must be visible while using the range. You must present your card to a CCR Range Safety Officer (RSO) upon request so they can verify you have the Sports Access authorization. RSOs are fully authorized by CCR to enforce all range rules, including range access rules. Unauthorized shooters will be asked to leave the range immediately. Members and guests who fail to display a Sports Access badge while using the ranges will receive immediate suspension of all range privileges. The offending member will need to see the Board of Directors to get range privileges restored. Members may not transfer a badge to a guest for range access. Members and guests may sign up for Sports Access at the Ranch House during normal business hours. First-time Sports Access badges require a photo, so new range users must schedule this visit to the office prior to going to the range. Check the office hours and schedule accordingly. Members may digitally sign the Release and Indemnification agreement in advance to save time at the front desk. CCR web site member access is required. Log into the site and go to Member Items > Documents / Media > Shooting Sports and Watercraft Release. Here’s the direct link: https://www.canadacreekranch.com/ Amenities/Waiver_Release The Shooting Sports Committee REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS Members, Did you know that you can charge meals, rooms, campground sites and any other CCR items to your membership account? The office sends out statements at the end of each month. You have until the 15 th of the next month to pay these charges without having to pay a 1.5% monthly fee. You may be asking why we bring this to your attention. CCR is currently trying to inform the membership of alternative ways to pay for their usage other than credit or debit cards. As of July 31, CCR has accrued upward of $13,800 in credit and/or debit card service fees. On average, 2.55% of your credit card swipe goes to the plastic card companies. If you are able, please consider paying by cash, check or take the opportunity to charge your account. We would then appreciate if you could pay your end-of-month statement in full by cash or check. Additionally, you may setup automatic payments, utilizing ACH transfer services, via the website to pay for your balance. If you have any additional questions, please contact the office for additional details. Highway Clean Up SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 MEET AT THE RANCH HOUSE 9 A.M. REMINDER REMEMBER! The Canada Creek News deadline for submitted articles is the first of the month. Be sure to inform the office of any e-mail address, mailing address or phone changes. 12