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hank you for your continued support of Lee Sportsmen’s Association! As you know, our Club relies on yearly dues, donations, fundraisers, and your volunteered time to keep us running and growing for the future. Membership Renewal packets have been mailed out.
In order to renew your membership for 2022:
- Confirm the data we have on file included in the packet and make any changes as necessary. For those with Family Memberships, please add spouse’s/partner’s information for our records. Sign your application.
- Review and sign the LSA Basic Firearms Safety Rules, Range Operating Rules, Guest Policy & Range Fees.
- Send check or money order for dues and any additional donations by December 31st, 2021 to: Lee Sportsmen’s Association, P.O. Box 175, Lee, MA 01238 (a return pre-addressed envelope has been included in the packet, please remember to add a stamp)
Please Note: If you do not renew before January 31st 2022, your gate key card will be turned off on February 1st! Also, In accordance with the LSA Bylaws, members are granted a 30 day grace period to renew an existing membership from January 1st to maintain eligibility requirements. After February 1st, a membership allowed to lapse will incur a reinstatement fee in addition to the annual dues, to be determined by the Board of Directors.
Lost or did not receive your Membership Renewal Application packet? Please click here to print a blank one to complete and send in with your payment: 2022 LSA Membership Renewal Packet
The Tri-Town Board of Health has issued a COVID-19 public health directive of wearing masks, other face coverings and safety standards effective September 7, 2021, and shall remain effective until further notice.
The directives are as follows:
- Appropriate CDC approved masks or face coverings shall be worn in all indoor spaces in the Tri-Town District communities of Lee, Lenox, and Stockbridge, unless seated at a table consuming food and/or drink. A sign shall be posted at the entrance of all buildings. A copy of the sign can be found at www.tritownhealth.org or any other masking requirement sign may be used with similar content.
- Food service establishment employees shall wear a mask or face covering when serving customers, both indoors and outdoors.
- Masks shall also be required in crowded outdoor public events, and where physical distancing, of at least six feet or more, cannot be maintained. This includes but is not limited to: events held at fairgrounds/parks, outdoor performance and event venues, restaurants, etc.
- Masks shall be fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face; and be secured with ties or ear loops; and include multiple layers of fabric; and allow for breathing without restriction; and may be removed for eating, drinking where allowed. Disposable surgical/procedural masks, N-95s, elastomeric masks, cloth masks are permitted. Masks with exhale valves are not permitted.
- Event planners and or any organizations shall consider postponement of any outdoor or indoor event/gathering where social distancing of a minimum of 6 feet per person cannot be maintained.
In addition, the Tri-Town Board of Health are encouraging community members to:
- Get vaccinated and stay at home if showing signs of symptoms.
- Get tested for COVID-19 if you have new or unexplained symptoms, before and after travelling and/or if you have been exposed.
- If at risk of exposure, call and schedule a test at 1-855-BMC-LINK
- More information on COVID-19 can be found at www.tritownhealth.org, www.mass.gov and www.cdc.org
For complete information on this directive, including exemptions and enforcement, please visit https://www.lee.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif771/f/uploads/ttboh_covid_directive_9-2-21.pdf
Special Note from the LSA Board of Directors:
Those displaying illness or COVID-like symptoms should stay home and will be asked to leave the range / property immediately. LSA can be inspected by an agent of the Board of Health (BOH) at any time without prior notice. If any Member, Guest, or Club volunteer is in violation of this directive at any time, he or she will face disciplinary actions in accordance with the Bylaws, and this may include suspension or termination of membership or use of the Club facilities. If, at any time, the BOH issues a new order, these mandatory safety standards, protocols, and best practices will be amended to reflect the current law, and will be communicated to Members, Guests, and the Public as soon as possible. The Board thanks you for your unwavering support and continued cooperation during this national health crisis. Please know that we take the health and safety of our members, youth athletes, and guests very seriously, and that following this directive provides a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone.
The next Membership Meeting will be held Wednesday, December 8th at 7pm and the next New Member Orientation will be held Wednesday, December 15th at 7pm, both meetings will be held at the Main Clubhouse.
Interested New Members awaiting Range Orientation should email info@leesportsmen.com or contact Stephanie DuPont via call/text at (215) 668-7808, and you will be contacted shortly with further information.
We ask that everyone attending the Membership Meeting and New Member Orientation to please follow the current local, state, and federal guidelines for social distancing, masking, and hygiene protocols. If you / your family are unable to attend either the Membership Meeting or New Member Orientation, we will try our best to make alternative arrangements to assist you.
The Indoor Pistol Range is CLOSED for High Caliber practices on Sundays from 10am to 12pm, beginning November 7th, 2021 through May 1st, 2022, please check the Calendar for exceptions (e.g. no practices on 11/28, 12/26, etc.).
The Indoor Archery Range/upstairs of Main Clubhouse will be CLOSED on Saturday, December 11th & Sunday, December 12th from 8am to 4pm both days for LSA Youth Programs Coach Training 2-Day Seminar.
The Indoor Archery Range/upstairs of Main Clubhouse will be CLOSED on Saturday, December 18th & Sunday, December 19th from 10am to 12pm both days for Youth Archery Program Registration.
The Outdoor Pistol Ranges are closed during Shotgun Fields public hours or events as posted to the Club Calendar, and likewise the Shotgun Fields are closed during Outdoor Pistol Ranges events as posted to the Club Calendar by order of the LSA Board of Directors.
All regular Range hours can be located by clicking on “RANGES” in the above main website menu, and choosing the particular range from the drop-down menu you wish to view the hours for.
We apologize for any inconvenience these closures may cause our members and guests. Please make sure to check our Calendar before heading to the ranges!
LSA Shotgun Fields are Open to Members and the Public Every:
Sunday 9am – 12pm
Wednesday 9am – 1pm
Saturday 10am – 1pm
Hours are subject to change, weather permitting
Pricing:
Members: $4 / round Trap & Skeet and $5 / round 5-Stand
Non-Members: $5 / round Trap & Skeet and $6 / round 5-Stand
For more information on these and other Shotgun events at LSA, please click here: LSA Shotgun Fields
LSA’s Youth Archery Program is requiring pre-registration for all those interested in participating in the 2022 season. Pre-registration will take place on two days (you only need to attend one day and arrive at anytime between the hours posted): Saturday, December 18th, 2021 from 10am until 12pm and on Sunday, December 19th, 2021 from 10am until 12pm at the Main Clubhouse. The 2022 Youth Archery Program will run for 10 weeks on Saturdays, beginning Saturday, January 8th, 2022 and ending on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. Times for groups is TBD; depending upon the number of participants, multiple group times may be necessary to accommodate for as many to participate as possible. Registration forms can be located by clicking here (please complete and bring with you to pre-registration): 2022 Youth Archery Program Registration Packet Please contact LSA Youth Programs Co-Chair Stephanie DuPont at youth@leesportsmen.com or call/text (215) 668-7808 with any further questions or concerns.
Lee Sportsmen’s Association is pleased to announce the receipt of an equipment grant for a Promatic Pigeon trap machine to be used as additional support for our 5-Stand events. The grant was received from the NRA Foundation based on the recommendation of the Massachusetts State Fund Committee. The Promatic Pigeon has a 70 yard throwing capacity with a 10-30 degree adjustable elevation.
This is the second year in a row that the NRA Foundation has been generous enough to gift LSA with support. Last year, LSA received a two door gun safe and grant funds toward the purchase of a wobble trap and voice activation equipment for the new trap field. Please check the calendar, LSA emails, and website for upcoming 5-Stand events.
To be eligible to purchase a surplus U.S. Government M1 Garand, 1903 Springfield, or smallbore rifle through the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Federal law requires that the purchaser must be a member of a club or organization that is affiliated with the CMP. Lee Sportsmen’s Association (LSA) is a Club Affiliate of the CMP for 2021. Any LSA Member who wishes to purchase a government rifle from the CMP is required to include a CMP Club Member Certification Form with their order. If you are an LSA member in good standing and interested in doing so, please contact info@leesportsmen.com or call/text Stephanie DuPont at (215) 668-7808 to request this form be sent to you. For more information about CMP purchases, please click here: CMP Sales and Purchase Information
If you already buy items from Amazon, you can now use the AmazonSmile website (smile.amazon.com) and have a donation sent from Amazon to Lee Sportsmen’s Association. This donation does NOT cost you, the buyer, anything!
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Club every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to LSA. You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile – your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are all the same.
To set us up as your designated charity go to: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2691563, and then the next time you want to make a purchase from Amazon go to: https://smile.amazon.com/ to do your purchasing. It’s that easy! Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations, you will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.
