Ankeny Ikes

First the good news, the gate is functioning as it should, automatically opening on exit, for now at least. We are working on a permanent repair for the issue.

Over the next few weeks there will be a couple major projects. First there will be concrete paving beginning this week, weather permitting, on the driveway approach, from the road extending past the gate by about 50 feet. The facility will remain accessible throughout the duration of this project but there will be some inconveniences. One half the drive will be closed at a time, the closings will last approximately 1 week for each side. During the time the card reader is not usable members will have to use the west half of the drive. To make things easier we will not have a lock on the gate, just a clip on the chain. We are asking members to close the gate behind them to keep the facility as secure as possible.

The second project will be the Chapter House roof replacement, also starting this week, weather permitting. This...

This will be a day dedicated to projects across the entire facility. We generally use this time to catch up on things that may have gone unattended over the winter months like trash collection, repairing and rebuilding target stands, grounds care and general cleanup on and around our property. Please bring tools that might be needed if you can, i.e. rakes, shovels, power tools, etc.. If there are any particular projects you are interested in helping with please share them by commenting below and we will do everything possible to provide what is needed to facilitate them. The one thing we ask is that along with your ideas of what needs done, you provide solutions on how to do it.

We are planning some weeknight work sessions, like one per month, throughout the rest of the year. Please use the poll below to share your opinion on this idea.

Winter is here and the snow is starting to pile up. Why not spend some time getting to know your fellow Ikes members over a good meal. This will be a evening of relaxation and conversation to celebrate the start of a new year. We will get things started at 5pm with a short message about what is going on in 2016 and dinner served at 5:30pm.

This event is open to members and perspective members, and will be held in the Ikes chapter house.

Afterward there will be cards, conversation and fellowship.

The meal will be roast pork, baked beans and other sides.

Please RSVP by emailing scotta@ankenyikes.org

Scott

We're approaching the end of the year again and that means it's renewal time.

Renewal notices were sent out to everyone via email tonight.
You can print that email and send it in or you can renew online as well at no additional cost.

For additional details on renewing your membership or becoming a member click HERE.

Ankeny Ikes Practical Shooters and Crossroads Shooting Sports are teaming up to hold an indoor USPSA match.

2/16/2016
Setup 4pm - Shooting as soon as stages are ready (hard stop at 8pm).
We will have 4 stages with an approximate round count of 100.
Cost - $5 match fee and $20 range fee
You can pay the match fee online through Practiscore. The range fee is paid at the Crossroads register.
You will have to present your receipt at match registration. If you are attending the match please make sure you complete the Crossroads Shooting Sports waiver online before match day.

This event is open to shooters of all skill levels.
Match Registration link:
https://practiscore.com/aips-crossroads-indoor-uspsa-16-february-2016/register
Crossroads waiver: (red button bottom right of page):
https://www.crossroadsshooting.com/training/crossroads-calendar/

If you have questions please email me at ShootingSports@ankenyikes.org...