by Scott Yeomans
Activities of the
Andover Sportsman's Club
Andover, Connecticut
Benefit Shoots
On the weekend of June 4th and 5th, 1984, the first of many benefits shoots was sponsored by the Club. This first shoot benefited the Newington Children's Hospital. The shoot raised $2,200 for the hospital. This shoot was attended by Governor William O'Neill's wife Nikki as well as several well know media personalities.
On May 17th, 1992, a shoot was held to benefit the Trooper Russell Bagshaw Memorial Fund. The shoot was attended by former Governor William O'Neill, Brad Davis (radio personality), Sebastion (radio personality), and many others.On June 6, 1993, the first of a series of "William O'Neill Governor's Cup Challenge - New England Sportsman's Benefit" shoots was held. This shoot, and the next 2 the shoots benefited the Fidelco Guide Dog association. The 1994 shoot raised $800 to support the training of guide dogs for the blind. The 1995 shoot raised $600. The 1996 shoot benefited The 100 Club of Connecticut, with over $1,100 being raised at that shoot. The 1997 Governor's Cup Challenge supported the St. Patrick/St. Anthony AIDS ministry, with nearly $1,000 raised for this cause. The 1998 shoot benefited AHM (Andover, Hebron, Marlborough) Youth Services. The 1998 shoot was the last shoot to involve Governor O'neill.1995 was a busy year for benefit shoots. One was held in April to support Special Olympics. In May, a shoot was held to raise funds for the Friends of Hartford Mounted Police and then the 3rd shoot to support Fidelco was held in June..
Bowling
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Flag Football / Softball
Ray Stanizzi Memorial Fund shoot
The Ray Stanizzi Memorial fund was established in August, 1980. The fund is to provide assistence to the families of deseased club members. An annual trap shoot is held to benefit this fund. The fund is to have a balance of no more than $1,000. Funds can be dispersed at the direction of any Club Officer/Director.
Black Powder League
Sometime prior to 1980, a black powder league was started.
ATA Shoots
Boy Scouts
On June 12, 1983, the Club hosted Andover Boy Scout Troop #124 for a weapons safety demonstration and target shoot. The Boy Scouts were hosted several more times during the 1980s.
Rilfe / Pistol League
Golf
A ASC Golf tournoment was held on Nov. 3, 2003. This event had 22 ASC golfers and 9 others.
Andover Shooting Day
In Oct. 1991, the club held a "Andover Shooting Day." The event was open to all residents.
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Sporting Clays
In 1991 it was voted to spend up to $2,000 to buy two portable trap machines, crushed stone, and railroad ties to set up a course.
Archery
In 1998, the club approved spending up to $5,000 to set up a 3D archery course. This included the purchase of approximately $3,500 of 3D targets. The course was completed and the first open shoot was held in August of that year.
