ATA Executive Director Jim Norris announced that he had hired and designated Mr. Charles Fritzges of Milton, PA as Grand American Tournament Director. Mr. Fritzges is from Pennsylvania and is quite experienced in large tournament operations. He is currently the PSSA Manager. Mr. Fritzges will not be employed on a full-time basis, only on a part-time basis as Tournament Director as these services are required. 

PSSA President Bruce Murphy announced today that the State Association has improved  Bank 1 at the state home grounds to accommodate wheelchair  shooters. Also, special Handicap parking areas have been established and so designated behind Bank 1. Bank 6 will still be available for handicapped shooters as well. Mr. Murphy also announced that 30 new camping sites have been completed are are ready for immediate lease at $1500.00 for ten years.

February 27, 2000, PSSA Selling Traps

PSSA would like to announce that we are selling all of our old Western traps. These traps are being replaced by new automatic STAR traps beginning with the 2000 Keystone Open. Cost of the traps are $399.00 per trap or $349.00 if you buy 2-5 traps. The price is further reduced to $300.00 if you buy  6 or more traps. This price does not include shipping. The traps must be picked up at the PSSA Homegrounds in Elysburg, PA.  All traps are ready to go - having been cleaned and serviced prior to being put away for the winter. As everyone knows, our traps have received excellent service. Contact Chuck Fritzges at: phone: 570 742 8266 or fax: 570 742-4367. Of course, you can email Chuck Fritzges.

February 1, 2000, Orwigsburg Gun Club 

We received an email from Wallace Kimmel on February 1, 2000 concerning a problem at the Orwigsburg Gun Club. Anyone out there can communicate with him on this issue. Here is his problem:

        I would like to know if any of your members or gun club affiliates have encountered a problem like ours.

I am Wallace Kimmel, President of the Orwigsburg Gun Club. Three months ago the land beside us was sold. Our trap was setup facing this land and our shot is falling approximately 45 feet onto the property. The new owner has already contacted DEP and lodged a complaint and is trying to stop us from shooting. Our club was charted in 1941 and has been shooting there since the late 30's. The new owner wants us to clean up the shot and stop trespassing on his land (shot landing on his property). He is also complaining about the noise and lights. I would appreciate any suggestions or advice you can give us on this matter .

Thank you very much,
Wallace Kimmel

January 10, 2000, PSSA Targets for Y2K

The Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association will be using all orange White Flyer targets for their shoots at Elysburg during the year 2000. The decision to use these targets was decided at the delegates meeting held at Elysburg on September 14, 1999.

September 14, 1999, Second Annual Delegates Meeting at Elysburg

PSSA President Bruce Murphy announces that the second annual Pennsylvania Delegates meeting will be held in the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame room at Elysburg on October 9, 1999 at 9:30 AM. Delegates will have the opportunity to shoot over automatic demo traps. They should bring their guns and shells. Delegates are also invited to a special shoot at Norry Gun Club on October 10, 1999.

August 10, 1999, First Annual Colonial Classic

The following note was received from Lynn Sprankle of Timonium, MD.

Thanks for getting my name in lights so promptly! I'm not accustomed to finishing high enough to appear on such lists, much less ones that appear on the Web. My wife and I certainly had a great time at the Colonial Classic, and would have enjoyed ourselves even if I had shot as I usually do. I must get inspired by that mountain scenery....

L. D. Sprankle, Jr. - now a23a

July 24, 1999, Cicero, NY: Year 200 ATA Eastern Zone Shoot:

NOTE: At the recent ATA Eastern Zone shoot at the Homegrounds of the NYSATA, the Eastern Zone delegates voted to award the 2000 Eastern Zone Shoot to Elysburg, home of the PSSA. The dates of the shoot will be July 27-30, 2000.

March 19, 1999, Chambersburg, PA: Re: Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club

NOTE: Tom Burkey writes that the Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club has two shoots scheduled for this summer. The first, the Franklin County Championships, is scheduled for June 6th, 1999. The final shoot is on September 29, 1999.