Mill Creek Rifle Club
Yes, Millcreek is Open
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- Created: Wednesday, 25 March 2020 23:14
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 25 March 2020 13:48
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Yes, Millcreek is Open
Plans to remain open for individual use
Since authorities in Kansas City, Missouri, Jackson County, Missouri, and Wyandotte and Johnson County, Kansas, issued a joint public health order on March 22 ordering all citizens to stay in their homes to try to slow the spread of novel coronavirus, Millcreek has received numerous inquiries about the club's status during the 30-day order.
Your Board of Directors met by teleconference on March 23 and voted to take no action to restrict individual members' access to the club facilities. The following factors influenced that decision:
- To be clear, the board recognizes the order is not voluntary. It carries the force of law founded on local government's recognized right to protect citizens from a health risk it considers an extreme contagious threat to the population. However, this particular order does allow exceptions for what it deems "essential activities." Even though those essential activities listed in the order do not specifically include firearms recreation or training, the order does specifically permit leaving your home "to engage in outdoor activity." The order lists only biking, walking, hiking and running as examples, but at the same time, it specifically states those examples are not the only examples of permitted essential outdoor activity. Therefore, it is the position of the Board of Directors that the activity associated with using an outdoor shooting range would qualify as essential outdoor activity.
- In addition, it should be understood that although the order includes an extensive list of "essential businesses" that citizens may leave home to either frequent as customers or work in as employees, the order does not mandate that any business close its doors--essential or non-essential. Instead, the order places the legal responsibility on the individual citizen to decide whether a business he has chosen to leave home to frequent qualifies as an essential business. It is the opinion of the board that it should take no action to interfere with any member's ability to access the grounds of Millcreek Rifle Club should he decide it qualifies as an essential business.
- The public order also categorically exempts first responders and law enforcement personnel. Because of extensive use of Millcreek Rifle Club by the Johnson County law enforcement community, the board felt any attempt to restrict access to the ranges could pose a significant risk of interfering with necessary first responder and law enforcement firearms related training.
Because the Johnson County order prohibits any public gathering of more than 10 people, the board elected to continue the restrictions on matches and events until the order expires at midnight on April 24, or until the order is lifted. Vice President Michael Borkon is doing his utmost to reschedule as many events as possible to later in the year. The board asks your patience in the process.
Please remember that if you do choose to avail yourself of the essential outdoor activity provided by your Millcreek Rifle Club outdoor ranges, be sure to follow these contagion-prevention measures as mandated by the order:
- Maintain a 6-foot distance from all other people while you are there.
- Make use of available hand sanitizer and other sanitizing products.
- Watch the website for details on when the facility remains open and how best to reach us and continue services by phone or remotely
For more information, click these links:
- Kansas City, Missouri's, public order
- Frequently asked questions about the KCMO order
- Johnson County's public order
Events will be postponed for the near term
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- Created: Thursday, 19 March 2020 19:56
- Last Updated: Friday, 20 March 2020 01:41
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Events will be postponed for the near term
Mill Creek Rifle Club will do its part to try to slow the spread
By Dick Cooper
Millcreek Rifle Club President
Due to the public health crisis - COVID19, the U.S. President is advising everyone to not participate in groups greater than 10 persons.
In response, the Board of Directors discussed and approved the following at its regular monthly meeting on March 16. Please read these carefully.
- We have canceled the April 7, 2020, member meeting.
- As we will be unable to hold the required initial safety training class, we are putting new member applications on hold.
- All scheduled competitions and events over the next two weeks will be cancelled and, where possible, rescheduled.
- We ask that you refrain from bringing non-family member guests to the club until further notice. Only immediate family members may be guests.
We know this decision creates hardship and inconvenience for many of you. But we believe we must abide by the recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to help slow down the the spread of COVID19.
Because we understand the inconvenience, the board discussed the best time frame for these changes. The government seems to be taking this health crisis in 2-week increments. This is a fluid situation with new information every day. The board believes it should take the same approach by evaluating the health situation and reassessing our decision approximately every two weeks.
These decisions were made for the sake of trying to reduce the risk to the health of our members, many of whom are in the age groups that have been hardest hit by this virus. It is incumbent upon all of us to take reasonable precautions to avoid contracting the virus and to reduce the speed at which it may spread.
I can assure you, any business during this interim period that requires member approval will be brought before the members.
The board will meet via conference call April 7 to evaluate what steps the club should take for the following two weeks. In the meantime, let me say to you all, thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Events and Range Calendar
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- Created: Sunday, 16 February 2020 11:36
- Last Updated: Sunday, 16 February 2020 19:16
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Upcoming events and range reservations for Mill Creek Rifle Club.
To request scheduling for an event or to reserve a range, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to email us. (Note: Reservations and events are subject to club approval.)
2020 Membership Renewal is Now Available
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- Created: Saturday, 20 January 2018 12:03
- Last Updated: Friday, 20 March 2020 01:10
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2020 Membership Renewal is Now Available
Here's How To Renew Your Membership
Remember, all current members must apply for annual renewals by May 31, 2020. The process is simple:
- First, bear in mind that Millcreek Rifle Club does not mail to members any renewal notices, renewal invoices, or renewal bills. Please do not wait to get a bill for your renewal, because we do not send them.
- The Membership Renewal Form is available right here on the website. It is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Under the Main Menu heading, simply click on "Membership Renewal." Download and print the form, follow the simple instructions, and send in your completed renewal form, proof of current NRA Membership, and your check
- We will also distribute the Renwal Form via an upcoming email blast, as well as in an upcoming Crow's Roost. All Members should receive the Crow's Roost in early February. You can simply clip out the Renewal Form and mail in your renewal.
- Millcreek Rifle Club is rapidly approaching our membership cap, and we always have a list of people who are eager to join. Please renew on-time to avoid having your key card shut off, and your membership terminated.